Air Force Midterm

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Per AFROTCI 36-2011, Volume 3, Cadet Operations, what minimum percentage of class attendance must be achieved to pass?

80

Which of the following correctly lists the USAF organizational structure from the President to Flight level?

President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces, Wings, Groups, Squadrons, Flights.

Which of the following principles of war can help the commander shift the balance of combat power and thus achieve success well out of proportion to the effort extended?

Surpise

Which of the following best describes the location of tactical doctrine?

Tactical doctrine describes how and what weapon system to employ.

Airpower coupled with technology has resulted in significant contributions through all theaters of modern armed conflict. During the Gulf War, this paired form of airpower use is BEST exemplified by which of the following?

The value of stealth technology combined with precision-guided munitions

Which of the following principles of war emphasizes that all efforts should be directed and coordinated toward a common objective and is vital in employing airpower?

Unity of Command

Which of the following principles of war calls for the minimum essential combat power on secondary efforts to allocate the maximum combat power on primary efforts?

Economy of Force

This course allows for Academic freedom and non-attribution which allows me to say whatever I want even if it is blatantly offensive, unfounded, or irresponsible.

False

The Principles of War may be used as a checklist to guarantee vitory

Flase

During the conflict in Vietnam the effects of the bombing campaign known as Linebacker II became evident. Which of the following BEST captures the results of this bombing campaign?

Forced North Vietnam back to the peace negotiations in Paris

The cross-domain synchronization and integration of assets and sensors to exploit the adversary through dissemination of information and systems across the globe to conduct current or future operations best defines which Air Force Operation?

Global Integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

The tenets of airpower provide commanders with which of the following?

Guidelines they can use to form and select courses of action and concepts of operation.

The conflict in Korea saw both sides utilizing evolutionary airpower. Which of the following was a "first" for both sides in the skies over Korea?

Jet fighter use

Which of the following represents the current priorities of the United States Air Force?

Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Working with Industry, Developing Airmen, Empowering Commanders. Ensuring Space Superiority. and Establishing Flexible Logistics.

Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell made numerous contributions towards the evolution of airpower and its future use. Which of the following events BEST captures Mitchell's vision for the air service?

National Security Act of 1947

What is the function of the Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF)?

Maintains responsibility for the efficiency and operational readiness of the Air Force.

Which of the following describes how the Tenets of Airpower complement the Principles of War?

More specific guidance on the application of airpower

Which of the following is a NOT a Principle of War?

Concentration

Which of the following principles of war involves increasing the probability that plans and operations will be executed concisely?

Simplicity

Where can students find a listing of assignments and testing requirements?

AFROTC course syllabus

The Principle of War associated with "Maneuver" is:

Action to place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power in a multidimensional combat space.

Which DAF Operation involves dominance in the air battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force?

Air Superiority

This course has graded assignments that include:

All of the Above

What are common viewpoints on war?

All of the Above

Posting on social media about your intentional avoidance to be outside during Retreat at 1700 can lead to the following:

All of the above

Which of the following best defines basic doctrine?

Basic doctrine states the most fundamental and enduring beliefs that describe and guide the proper use, presentation, and organizationof forces in military action.

Which of the following BEST captures the Western Allies response to the Soviet Union's blockade of supplies flowing into Berlin?

Berlin received support via airlift supported by strategic nuclear deterrence

Which of the following principles of war directs every military operation towards a clearly defined goal?

Objective

As airpower use evolved, strategic bombing became an integral part of its employment. Which of the following operations is an example of strategic bombing?

Operation LINEBACKER

Which of the following best defines operational doctrine?

Operational doctrine describes detailed organization of forces and applies the principles of basic military doctrine to military actions.

Which of the following contains the two basic themes of war as addressed in the lesson "What is War?"

Policy and violence

Strategic Air Command (SAC) evolved into the command responsible for maintaining reactive strike capabilities. Which missile became the mainstay of SAC's missile retaliatory force?

Titan

Which of the following BEST represents the airpower employment skillset that has proven essential in synchronizing combat operations at all levels by speeding up the "information-attack loop"?

Correct answer: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

According to Clausewitz, there are three factors that dominate war. What are they?

Friction, fog, and chance

Which of the following best defines Airpower actions that consist of operations involving the diverting, disrupting, delaying, or destroying of enemy surface military strike potential before it can be effectively used against friendly forces?

Interdiction

Which form of warfare favors asymmetric approaches?

Irregular

Which of the following principles of war is associated with securing positional advantages?

Movement and Maneuver

Social content shared by Airmen and families is a major target for those looking to gain access to sensitive information in order to impersonate, blackmail or intimidate. While there is a definite benefit to using social media, you shouldn't:

Post the exact whereabouts and activities of deployed Airmen

Conducting the administrative affairs of the Air Force and Space Force, to include fiscal spending, production, procurement, legal plans and programs is the responsibility of the:

Secretary of the Air Force

U.S. air superiority in "MiG Alley" during the Korean was significant and led to a notable psychological advantage for US pilots. Which of the following BEST describes the aircraft and subsequent outcome of this advantage?

The F-86 outperforms the MiG-15 with a kill ratio better than 10 to 1

Which of the following BEST describes how the Tenets of Airpower complement the Principles of War?

The Principles of War provide general guidance for the application of military forces, the Tenets of Airpower provide more specific considerations for the employment of airpower.

Which of the following Principles of War is most closely associated with "Mass?"

The concentration of combat power at a decisive time and place.

As a general rule, nothing a military member posts on social media should bring discredit to the Armed Force.

True

NO late assignments, quizzes, or exams will be accepted, no exceptions. I must plan and ensure I have good internet connection to complete assignments on time.

True

You're encouraged to use social media to engage in support networks, such as the spouse's club or local civic activities

True

Which of the following contains Clausewitz's three enduring truths describing the fundamental nature of war?

War is an instrument of policy, War is a complex and chaotic human endeavor, War is a clash of opposing wills

The principle of war known as "Maneuver" is differentiated from other principles by:

the employment of forces in the operational area (OA) through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy.

A typical Air Force Wing will consist of which of the following groups?

Operations, Maintenance, Mission Support and Medical Groups

Last week, you arrived to your unit's deployed location. This is your first deployment and your family is naturally worried about your safety due to recent hostilities in the region. To help ease their concerns, every evening you post a new video on social media for them to see around the Forward Operating Base (FOB) to show you are well protected. You even show pride in the unit's mission by highlighting daily successes and future goals to regain regional stability. Your actions go against DAF social media guidelines because:

Both are correct

1 / 1 point The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission best defines which Air Force Operation?

Command and Control


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