Air Force Final
Airman
-Chevron of 1 stripe with star -Pay grade is E-2
Airman First Class
-Chevron of 2 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-3
National Defense Act of 1916
-INCreased number of personnel authorized -Gave president power to establish enlisted strength -provided a signal officers reserve corps
Visual Aids
-Serves as notes -Clarify Meaning -Enhance retention -Keep audience focused -Provide direction
First Sergeant
-Seven stripes with a diamond
Second Lieutenant
-Wears 1 gold bar -Pay grade is O-1
Men's Bulk
1.25 Inches
1907
Aeronautical Div, Signal Corp Established -take charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects
Virtue
a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person
Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
What test his used to determine eligibility to enter the POC?
National Security Act of 1947
Which Legislative act established the United States Air Force as a separate, independent military service?
A moral compass and foundation for trust
Which of the following best describes the Core Value of Integrity First?
A passion for continuous improvement
Which of the following best describes the Core value of excellence in all we do?
Courage
Willingness to take personal and professional risk, make decisions that may be unpopular, and to admit to our mistakes
1914
World War 1 began
manuscript
a handwritten or typed piece of writing, such as a book
Solid-Black color
What color backpack may be worn with any uniform combination?
Accuracy
What is the most important characteristic of a briefing?
Beards
Not authorized unless for medical reasons
1903
Orville Wright became the first man to fly in the Wright 1903 Flyer I
ABC's of briefing
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
1945
Atomic Bombs, WWII won
Loyalty
Commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves - demonstrated by helping each other act with honor
Discipline
Commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards
Duty
Consistently choosing to make necessary sacrifices to accomplish the mission and, in doing so, honoring those who make the ultimate sacrifice
1942
Strategic Bombing against Germany
Custom
act or ceremony stemming from tradition
impromptu
without preparation
Mission
A complex undertaking requiring a focus encompassed with operations, product, and resource excellence
1917
US Enters WWI
11 Nov 1918
WW1 Ends with Armistice
Female Bulk
3.50 Inches
Medical shaving waiver
A beard is authorized under what condition?
Senior Airman
-Chevron of 3 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-4
Staff Sergeant
-Chevron of 4 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-5
Technical Sergeant
-Chevron of 5 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-6
Master Sergeant
-Chevron of 6 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-7
Senior Master Sergeant
-Chevron of 7 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-8
Chief Master Sergeant
-Chevron of 8 stripes with star -Pay grade is E-9
Command Chief Master Sergeant
-Chevron of eight stripes with three inverted and a solid star
Three C's
-Clearly, Correctly, Conversationally
National Security Act of 1947
-Created the US Air Force headed by Secretary of the Air Force, led by Chief of Staff, US Air Force
Air Corps Tactical School
-Developed air doctrine, principles and philosophy -Focused on High-altitude daylight, Strategic Bombing
Excellence in all we do
-Does not mean that we demand perfection -Directs us to continually advance our craft and increase our knowledge as Airmen -PAssion for continuous improvement and innovation to propel accomplishment and performance -On a personal level, Airmen seek out and complete developmental education; work to stay in their best physical, mental and moral shape
Airman Basic
-Does not wear any rank insignia -Pay grade is E-1
Entrance Procedures
-Knock once on the door -When told to enter, use the most direct route and march at attention -Position yourself centered to within two paces of the desk
Jewelry
-Males may not wear earrings -Females may wear small spherical white, gold, white pearl or silver earrings
Reporting Procedures
-Once centered and halted at attention, salute, and render a reporting statement -Hold salute until it is returned -Remain standing at attention until giver orders
Departure Procedures
-Once you have been dismissed, resume position of attention and salute -Once the senior ranking officer returns your salute, drop yours -Execute the appropriate facing movement and exit using the most direct route
Dress and Appearance Standards
-Pride, Respect, Professional Military Image
Service Before Self
-Professional duties take precedence over personal desires -Call to live to a higher standard -Commitment that takes energy, dedication, and sacrifice -Servant mindset -Embrace expectations and requirements of the profession of arms
Back Packs
-Solid dark-blue, black, olive drab, sage green or ABU pattern and carried in left hand - only solid-color black backpacks will be worn with blue uniform combination
Memorandum
-Used to communicate throughout the DOD, official business, single or multiple offices, used when personal letter is inappropriate. Two types "official" and "for record" -When there is a need to make an official, written record of an event, decision or action
Major
-Wears 1 gold oak leaf -Pay grade is O-4
First Lieutenant
-Wears 1 silver bar -Pay grade is O-2
Lieutenant Colonel
-Wears 1 silver oak lead -Pay grade is O-5
Brigadier General
-Wears 1 silver star -Pay grade is O-7
Captain
-Wears 2 connected silver bars -Pay grade is O-3
Major General
-Wears 2 silver stars -Pay grade is O-8
Lieutenant General
-Wears 3 silver stars -Pay grade is O-9
General
-Wears 4 silver stars -Pay grade is O-10
Colonel
-Wears one silver eagle -Pay grade is O-6
Air Corps Act of 1926
-changed name of Air Service to Air Corps -office of assistant Secretary of War for Air
Integrity first
-single most important part of character -Doing the right thing most of the time -Moral compass that keeps us on the right path -Foundation upon which trust is built -Thoughts and Actions align with what is right
1912
11 aircraft
1908
1st Airplane tested
General William "Billy" Mitchell
Father of the Air Force
1916
Forces under Mexican Francisco "Pancho" Villa crosses border, attacks Columbus, New Mexico
Form- can be personal or official, focused, organized, clear, understandable, supported Advantages: Fast, Reach more people, paperless
Position Paper
Form: used for single issue or several related issues and impact, multi-page, full sentences and details, numbered paragraphs Functions: working with proposals for new program, policy or procedure, or plan for working a problem
Bullet Background Paper
Form: used for single issues or several related issues, single or multi-page, bullet statements Functions: Background of a program, policy, problem or procedure, single or combination of related issues
Talking Paper
Form: used for single issues, single page, bullet statements or phrases, key reference data Functions: speaking notes, quick reference on key points, facts and positions
1939-40
Germany "Blitzkrieg" attacks
Virtues are behaviors that demonstrate one truly values the Core Values
How are the virtues related to the Air Force Core Values?
Air Force Core Values
Institutional values and principles of conduct Moral framework for military activites
Army Reorganization Act of 1920
Made Air Service a combatant arm of Army
Accountability
Maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of actions and decisions
1941
Pearl Harbor, entry of US into WWII
Air War Plans Division
Plans for the precision bombing of German industry and economy
1918
President Woodrow Wilson issues executive order transfers aviation from Signal Corps to Air Service
Teamwork
Recognizing the interdependency of every member's contributions towards the mission and strive for organizational excellence
False
T/F, you are allowed to wear a maximum of 4 rings
High-Altitude daylight, strategic bombing
The Air Corp Tactical School developed doctrine, principles and philosophy on:
1914
The Great War breaks out in August
Provide a moral framework for military activites
The core values are important to Airmen because they:
Above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer's left
The occupation badge on the Airman Battle Uniform will be worn:
Honesty
This is the only way to preserve the trust we hold so dear with each other and with the population we serve
Qualified DODMERB Pass AFOQT Complete Field Training
To be qualified for the Profession Officer Course you must meet all of the GMA criteria and:
Respect
Treating others with dignity and valuing them as individuals
Courtesy
guidance in written form for an act of respect
Memorized
learned by heart
Prepared
ready