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1
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When did the military draft end?

A

27 Jan 1973

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2
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What 1984 document established in principle a US policy of preemptive and retaliatory strikes against terrorists?

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National Security Decision Directive 138

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The massive military buildup in Saudi Arabia near Iraq’s border to deter Saddam Hussein’s aggression against the Saudis and prepare for a counter invasion, was called

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Operation Desert Shield

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4
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During WWI

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Most enlisted pilots received commissions after the US formally declared war on the Central Powers

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5
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The Armed Forces Policy Council advises the SecDef on certain matters. It doesn’t

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Include the Vice President

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6
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A ____ has a distinct mission with significant scope, maintains the installation and may have several squadrons in more than one dependent group.

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Wing

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7
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The centralized control and ___ execution tenet of air power provides a critical theater wide or global focus! while allowing operational flexibility to meet theater objectives.

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Decentralized

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8
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Because it can visit and revisit wide ranges of targets nearly at will, air power is uniquely suited to ____ operations.

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Persistent

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9
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What led to integration of the Air Force?

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Air Force Letter 35.3 in 1949

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10
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Who provides tempo band replacement recommendations to their applicable Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Deputy Chiefs of Staff and equivalents for approval?

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HAF Functional Area Managers (FAM)

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11
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Which type of joint operation planning applies force to attain specified military objectives within an operational area?

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Employment planning

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12
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Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) enables Air Force unique ____ planning and execution processes, including associated joint policy and procedures.

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Operation

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13
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Unified action effectively integrates allied capabilities into a ___

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Campaign plan

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14
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Which Article of the US Constitution states that treaty obligations of the US are the “supreme law of the land”?

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Article VI

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15
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Which combat weapons are banned under the LOAC?

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Expanding hollow point bullets

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16
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Under Article V of the Code of Conduct and Geneva Conventions, what info is a POW required to give when questioned by the enemy?

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Name, rank, service number, and date of birth

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17
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MAJCOM IG teams conduct Nuclear Surety Inspections to evaluate a unit’s management of nuclear resources against approved standards of safety, security, and

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Reliability

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18
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Administrative discharges can be characterized as honorable, under honorable (general) or

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Other than honorable conditions

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19
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What is the highest rank that Commanders in the grade of lieutenant and captain can reduce in rank?

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SSgt

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20
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What are the official colors of the AF seal?

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Ultramarine blue and AF yellow

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21
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What ceremony is the highest recognition enlisted people can bestow, honoring those who have given outstanding leadership and support to enlisted people?

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The Order of the Sword Induction Ceremony

22
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Ceremonies are an ____ of drill activity.

A

Extension

23
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What is a SNCO’s primary purpose?

A

To lead and manage teams to accomplish the mission

24
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If the rater’s rater cannot gather sufficient knowledge of the ratee’s duty performance to write the EPR, AFPC authorizes filing an AF Form ____, Letter of Evaluation, in the ratee’s record, stating why.

A

AF Form 77

25
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Which of the following may you consider, comment or refer to on an EPR?

A

Events that occur before the close out date during the current reporting period

26
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Uncertainty is one of the four common forms of resistance to organizational change. The other three do not include:

A

Denial

Correct three are: over determination, self interests, different perceptions or no felt need to change

27
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The bottom line expectation for Step 2 (Break down the problem and identify performance gaps) of the 8 step problem solving process is to provide data on ___ to show the difference between performance and ____.

A

The performance gap; customer expectation

28
Q

Which communication approach should you use to describe actions you expect your audience to carry out?

A

Direct

29
Q

You want to discuss events sequentially from past to present. Which common communication organizational pattern should you use?

A

Chronological

30
Q

A speech at a Dining out is and example of an

A

Entertaining speech

31
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Critical listening is the sum of critical thinking and

A

Informative listening

32
Q

To prepare for an AF job interview, you should first

A

Carefully study the job advertisement or position description to match you knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) to what the hiring organization seeks.

33
Q

Who is the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) appeal authority for second-term and career Airmen who will complete at least 16 years, but fewer than 20 years, total active federal military service (TAFMS) on their current Expiration of Term of Service (ETS)?

A

SECAF

34
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Zone C Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) applies to Airmen reenlisting between the 10th and ____ year of Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS).

A

14th year

35
Q

What is the official promotion effective date for an A1C promoted SrA BTZ?

A

Six months before their fully qualified date

36
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___ pays members for added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents.

A

Family separation, basic allowance for housing (FSH)

37
Q

The initial period of emergency leave is usually no more than ___ days with possible extensions of an additional ___ days.

A

30 days; 30 days

38
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The civilian Equal Opportunity office must accept, dismiss, or partially dismiss a complaint or portion of a complaint so an investigation can be completed within ___ calendar days from the filing date.

A

180 calendar days

39
Q

True or false
Due to a massive expansion of the program, the US Army Air. Corps became the largest air corps yet in the nations history by the time of the US involvement in World War II.

A

True

40
Q

Who is responsible for developing response plans for both natural and technological disasters?

A

Each individual installation

41
Q

True or false

One of the purposes of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 is to protect civilians and private property.

A

True

42
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What standards do the MAJCOM IG teams use to evaluate a unit’s management of nuclear resources?

A

Approved safety, security, and reliability standards

43
Q

How should the flag be flown on Memorial Day?

A

At half staff until noon, then raised to the top of the staff

44
Q

At what military profession level are Airmen expected to devote their efforts to the mastery of skills required in their career fields and the military profession while becoming effective team members?

A

Airman first class

45
Q

What is the term used for a person who is a trusted counselor or guide?

A

Mentor

46
Q

Which country did Operation Just Cause take place in 1989?

A

Panama

47
Q

Under which Code of Conduct article is a prisoner of war required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth?

A

Article V

48
Q

What does the AF oath ask Airmen to swear or affirm?

A

To support and defend the Constitution of the US

49
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When wearing the uniform, you must 1)adhere to standards of neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity and military image; and 2) present the appearance of a disciplined service member. Three additional requirements:

A

You must 1) procure and maintain all mandatory clothing items 2) follow local supplements and procedures; and 3) keep your uniforms neat, clean, pressed, buttoned, and properly maintained.

50
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While in uniform, you may not walk while smoking, using smokeless tobacco, drinking or eating. What other restrictions apply?

A

You may not 1) stand or walk with your hands in your pockets, other than to insert or remove items 2) walk in uniform while using personal electronic media devices, including ear pieces, speaker phones or text messaging, unless required for emergencies or when official notifications are necessary.

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