PDG-random

Question 1

When did the military draft end?

Answer 1

27 Jan 1973

Question 2

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

Answer 2

National Security Decision Directive 138

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Operation Desert Shield

Question 4

During WWI

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Include the Vice President

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Wing

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Decentralized

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Persistent

Question 9

What led to integration of the Air Force?

Answer 9

Air Force Letter 35.3 in 1949

Question 10

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

Answer 10

HAF Functional Area Managers (FAM)

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Employment planning

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Operation

Question 13

Unified action effectively integrates allied capabilities into a ___

Answer 13

Campaign plan

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Article VI

Question 15

Which combat weapons are banned under the LOAC?

Answer 15

Expanding hollow point bullets

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Name, rank, service number, and date of birth

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Reliability

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Other than honorable conditions

Question 19

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

Answer 19

SSgt

Question 20

What are the official colors of the AF seal?

Answer 20

Ultramarine blue and AF yellow

Question 21

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

Answer 21

The Order of the Sword Induction Ceremony

Question 22

Ceremonies are an ____ of drill activity.

Answer 22

Extension

Question 23

What is a SNCO’s primary purpose?

Answer 23

To lead and manage teams to accomplish the mission

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

AF Form 77

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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 ____.

Answer 27

The performance gap; customer expectation

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Direct

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Chronological

Question 30

A speech at a Dining out is and example of an

Answer 30

Entertaining speech

Question 31

Critical listening is the sum of critical thinking and

Answer 31

Informative listening

Question 32

To prepare for an AF job interview, you should first

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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)?

Answer 33

SECAF

Question 34

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

Answer 34

14th year

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Six months before their fully qualified date

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Family separation, basic allowance for housing (FSH)

Question 37

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

Answer 37

30 days; 30 days

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

180 calendar days

Question 39

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.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Each individual installation

Question 41

True or false | One of the purposes of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 is to protect civilians and private property.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Approved safety, security, and reliability standards

Question 43

How should the flag be flown on Memorial Day?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

Airman first class

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Mentor

Question 46

Which country did Operation Just Cause take place in 1989?

Answer 46

Panama

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Article V

Question 48

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

Answer 48

To support and defend the Constitution of the US

Question 49

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:

Answer 49

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.

Question 50

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

Answer 50

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.