PDG Flashcards
Cuban missile crisis
Mid April 1961, the Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs and suffered a crushing defeat
What did the Soviet Union do after the failure of the US supported Bay of Pigs
Soviet Union increased economic and military aid to Cuba
What happened in October at the Strategic Air Command?
They began flying high altitude reconnaissance flights over Cuba.
Civil unrest in Somalia contributed to what?
Famine killing up to 350K and 800K refugees fled the stricken country
Operation Provide Relief
Began in Aug 1992. By Dec US airlifted 38M pounds of food into the region.
Operation Noble Eagle
Immediately focused on protecting the US homeland from internal/external air attacks used on Sept 11. Formed coalitions with U.K., Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark etc and was formed to remove Afghanistans Taliban govt.
Who was the first airman killed in OIF?
SSgt Scott Sather, a combat controller. Michigan native and earned 7 medals including the Bronze Star.
Who is the father of modern USAF?
General of the Air Force Henry H. “HAP” Arnold. He commanded the US Army Air Forces during WWII
Who is CMSgt Richard Etchberger?
One of the AFs highly trained radar technician. He volunteered for a highly classified mission in Laos. He was the crew chief of a radar team when they went under fire. He put himself in the line of fire to load three airman in rescue slings. He was fatally wounded by enemy fire.
Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Created in May 1942. Top priority was to serve at aircraft warning service stations.
What was arguably airpowers single most decisive contribution to the Cold War?
Berlin Airlift it was a profound strategic effect.
What was the largest and most complex air operation SINCE Vietnam?
Operation Just Cause is when Preside Georgie H. W. Bush decide to invade Panama. All 4 branches played a role in op. It was the largest nighttime airborne operation.
Who serves as principle defense policy advisor to the presenting and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy, policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to DoD and the execution of approved policy?
Secretary of Defense
Alarm Condition Yellow
Attack is probable in less than 30
Min, MOPP 2 or a directed
Alarm Condition Red
Air attack is imminent or in progress as welll
Ground attack
What will limit the effect of certain types of nerve agent poisoning?
Nerve agent antidote. Medical reps will issue a antidote and pretreatment during increased readiness. P-TABs
Proportionality
Planning military ops we must take into consideration the extent of civilian destruction and probable casualties that will result and seek to avoid or minimize such casualties and destruction
To the extent consistent with the necessaries of military situation. Civilian losses must be proportionate to the military advantages sought.
What outlines basic responsibilities and obligations of members of the USAF?
The code of conduct. All mbrs are to conduct themselves in a manner which bring credits to them and their country.
DoD employees are required to accept responsibility for their decisions and the resulting consequences is called what?
Accountability
What may do potential damage to morale, good order, discipline, and unit cohesion? What is also specifically prohibited in the manual for courts martial and punishable under Art 134 of the UCMJ?
Fraternization
What actions may be done in response to Unprofessional relationships?
CC or supervisor shall take corrective action. They should be at the least severe necessary to terminate the unprofessional aspects of a relationship BUT A FULL SPECTRUM OF ADMIN ACTION IS AVAIL AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
Who is the eyes and ears of the Commander?
Inspector General
What is the primary charge of the IG?
sustain a credible AF IG System by ensuring the existence of responsive complaint investigations and fraud, waste, and abuse programs
What is the control roster
CCs will place an individual on a control roster by using AF IMT 1058. This roster is used to place mbar on notice that if his performance does not change they will face more severe admin action/punishment
Who may demote MSgts and Below?
Group or equivalent level CC
Who can demote SMSgts and CMSgts
Major command and field operating agencies
Who must initiate discharge processing or seek a waiver of discharge if the reason for discharge is fraudulent or erroneous enlistment?
Commander
What must a CC do if a member remains in the poor fitness category for a continuous 12 month period or receives 4 poor fitness assessments in a 24 mont period?
A CC must make a discharge or retention recommendation
Who created the manual for courts martial in 1952?
President Truman
What did the court manuals consist of?
The manuals consisted of rules for evidence, procedure and maximum punishments. It also contains standard forms
What does a restriction in lieu of arrest consist of?
It consists of a restriction or restraint on a person to remain within specified limits.
Who positions themselves on the left of the senior person while walking, riding, or sitting with him or her?
The Junior member
What does the enlisted force structure defines us as first?
Airmen first, specialists second
This ranked is adapting to the requirements of the military profession and they perform tasks under close supervision?
AB
This rank are expected to understand and conform to military standards. and this is also where they began to show occupational proficiency?
Amn
This rank commonly performed as skill technicians and trainers and they begin to develop supervisory and leadership skills
SrA
This level consists of AB through TSgts and this is where they perfect their primary skills. The primary focus is accomplishing all assigned work as efficiently as possible utilising available personnel and resources
Tactical Level
This level typically work below major commands or headquarters. This is also where NCOS transition from being expert techs and first line supervisors to leaders with broader operational leadership.
Operational Level
Normally applies to CMSgts and a few other Senior NOCs assigned to higher head quarters. They service in key leadership positions at the DoD, combantant Commands etc
Strategic Level
Who is responsible to lead and develop subordinates and exercise effect fellowship in mission accomplishment?
NCOs
What is used for NCOs and Senior NCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate work enters or elements. They are typically senior NCOs
Section Chief
What is setting the example about?
Effective leadership entails modelling or setting the example for others in word and action.
What is encouraging others to act not because they have to but because they want to?
Intrinsic motivation
Why should you have the courage to terminate their assignments
Because they are demonstrating laziness, disinterest or the inability. We should not tolerate incompetence.
What must a task certifier be?
At least a SSgt with a 5-skill level or civilian equivalent, attend the AF training course and be capable of evaluating the task being certified
Who is responsible for regulating the consumption of work hours, supplies, equipment and services to do the tasks within the cost centre?
Cost Centre Managers
What is considered the intentional wrongful or improper use of Air Force resources?
Abuse
What does step 1 in communication require you to do?
To be clear on your purpose and know or understand your audience.
What substance is a nontaxable allowance used to offset the cost of the service members meals?
Basic Allowance of for Subsistence (BAS)
What can a service member receive if they are separated from their family for 30 days.
Family Separation Allowance
What is a form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature?
Sexual Harrassment
What wil a victim be given regardless of restricted or unrestricted reporting?
Confidentiality of medical information
