PDG notes Flashcards
______ was a pararescueman deployed to Afghanistan on March 11, 2004 and earned the Combat Action medal for overrunning a drug kingpin who was funding terrorism.
SMSgt Ramon Colon-Lopez
What do the following people have in common: Maynard "Snuffy" Harrison Smith Archibald Mathies Henry "Red" Eugene Erwin Forest Lee Vosler
All were enlisted air crew members to be awarded the Medal of Honor during WWII
____ received the AF Cross but 34years later it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
CMSgt Richard Etchberger also had an upgrade to Medal of Honor
The President appoints the _____ who provides the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff with written policy guidance to prepare and review contingency plans.
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
_____ was headquartered at Hurlburt Field FL and established 22 May 1990.
AF Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
____ is a key doctrine concept that can exploit the principles of mass and maneuver simultaneously to a far greater extent than surface forces are able.
Air power
___ allows airpower to move from one mission to provide air support of friendly troops in contact with enemy troops.
Flexibility
____ is the ability to employ air power effectively at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of warfare.
Versatility
Deviation to the operational rotation policy require Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CSAF) approval. This is part of the ____.
AEF Generation Construct
____ UTCs is based on funded military authorizations on an organizations UMD.
UTCs in bands B thru E have different battle rhythms that may fall outside the base’s two AEF vulnerability periods.
Posturing
___ is a 3-5 wavering tone or siren meaning an attack or hostile act is imminent or in progress.
Attack warning
Part of response procedures, response levels will depends on _____.
Magnitude of the disaster and degree of damage.
If you hear alarm black (steady tone) it means ____
Attack is over and CBRN contamination and/or UXO hazards are suspected or present.
If you hear alarm red (wavering tone) it means ____
Attack by indirect fire, air, or missile is imminent or in progress.
Members who violate ____ are subject to criminal prosecution and punishment. Criminal prosecution can take place in national or international forum.
LOAC
____ present a more detailed application of LOAC principles tailored to the political and military nature of a mission which are contained in the execution orders, operations plans, and operations orders.
Mission specific ROEs
Examples of activities that may adversely impact morale, discipline, and respect for authority include __
Gambling, partying with subordinates, joint business ventures or soliciting to members junior in rank, grade, or position.
Gatekeepers have authority to approve/disapprove, schedule, deconflict and eliminate duplication between inspection type activities on behalf or their commander.
Additional responsibilities include:
Ensuring the inspection system is able to independently and efficiently inspect units on behalf of the command chain, ensure a commanders priorities take precedence over non-mission essential activities of any unit/org.
Control rosters are a rehabilitative tool commanders may use to establish an observation period for how many months?
6 consecutive months
Non judicial punishment is authorized under what Article of UCMJ?
Article 15
How many ranks can be reduced down by 1 grade by a Major?
2 - TSgt and SSgt
Captains and Lt may reduce SSgt and below by 1 grade.
Etiquette is defined as common everyday courtesy. Simple things like saying please and thank you can ___
Can help an organization run smoother because ppl respond more enthusiastically.
____ are responsible to ensure members have a retirement ceremony to recognize their contributions.
Commanders
What are two special ceremonies for military only?
Dining in and Order of the Swords
There are 3 leadership and development levels: tactical, operational, and strategic.
Which level do Airmen and NCOs perfect their primary skills?
Tactical level
Failure to obey lawful orders violates what Article of the UCMJ?
Article 92
Frequently visit dining facilities to:
see how the airman are living
Within the same grade, date of rank, total active federal military service date, pay date, and date of birth determine _______.
seniority
____ are highly trained and skilled technicians.
SSGTs
What is Airmanship?
Genuine belief of Air Force core values and willingness to fulfill all NCO responsibilities.
What are the character traits of effective leaders?
Charisma, compassion and courage.
___ must be the chief transformation officers in their organizations and learn everything about change before it even takes place.
Leaders
_____ must create an organizational climate conducive to change by explaining the limitations and shortfalls of the present process and the possibilities and benefits of the change.
Leaders