Air Force ROTC Final Exam
Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell
Early and avid proponent for an independent Air Force, proposing that air power would replace sea power. Conducted multiple tests on old battleships demonstrating how planes can easily sink ships. Sank the modern battleship Ostfriesland and proved airpower could have strategic effects. When this was ignored by the Army and Navy, he publicly denounced these two branches and was court martialed.
National Security Act of 1947
Established the United States Air Force as a separate, independent military service
F.O.C.U.S
F-focused, O-organized, C-clear, U-understandable, S-supported
1940
Gen. George C. Marshall established the Army Air Forces (AAF)
GMC
General Military Course
1939-1940
Germany "Blitzkrieg" attacks
Gym bags, back packs, and handbags
Gym bags will be solid dark blue, black, olive drab, brown, or gray (or AF sage green, ABU patterned, or OCP patterned). Back packs are black, brown, gray, or dark blue and may be worn with any uniform combination. Handbags will be solid black, brown, gray, or dark blue leather or vinyl. Clutch Purse/Wallets have similar regulation
Field training
Hands-on application and training, required for entry into POC
HSSP
High School Scholarship Program
What famous quote did Franklin D. Roosevelt say in 1936?
If US was drawn into war, "airpower would win it"
Types of briefings
Impromptu, Prepared, Manuscript
ICSP
In-College Scholarship Program
Air Force core values
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
Eyeglasses/Sunglasses
Conservative, clear, slightly tinted or photosensitive lenses indoors or in formation, do not hang glasses around neck or on uniform in any way, no sunglasses in formation unless prescribed by an optometrist
Air Force ROTC Mission
Developing leaders of character for tomorrow's Air Force and Space Force.
What must you have to get a ICSP?
Qualified DODMERB, 2.5 GPA, passing PFA, BMI/BF
Research
Research your topic, anticipate potential questions, and get the facts and support your ideas
When is the Air Force's birthday?
September 18, 1947
What was the purpose of the Signal Corps?
To take "charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects"
OCP Wear (Bottoms)
Trouser waistband will rest on the waist and legs will be tucked/bloused. Items stowed in pockets will not be visible.
1917
US enters WWI, but Air Service completely unprepared...lacked experience, equipment, and personnel
What's the difference between USAF and USSF OCPS?
USAF uses spice brown-color, while USSF uses space blue color to denote rank, nametapes, and badges
OCP Wear (Blouse)
Unit of assignment patches are mandatory and there's a max of two patches on each sleeve. Name tapes will reflect the member's legal last name
Prepared Briefing
A briefing where the speaker has time to plan, organize, and implement their briefing
Manuscipt Briefing
A briefing executed completely by reading off of one's notes
Impromptu Briefing
A briefing executed without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
The Guardian Ideal
"At the heart of the Guardian Ideal is the commitment between the leader and the led, founded upon our core values of Character, Connection, Commitment, and Courage... these values guide who we are and how we conduct our mission. They will unite and sustain us as we grow together as one interconnected force"
Greeting
"Good morning/afternoon/evening, sir/ma'am"
Introduce self/subject
"I am...and I'm going to brief you on"
Air Corps Tactical School
-Developed air doctrine, principles and philosophy -Focused on High-altitude daylight, Strategic Bombing
Personal Grooming Standards: Males and Females (Hair)
-Should be clean, well-groomed, present a professional appearance -Allow proper wear of headgear and conform to safety requirements -Will not contain excessive grooming aids or appear lopsided -Dyes must be natural hair colors -Hair must be natural color regardless of natural born hair color -No burgundy, purple, orange, fluorescent or neon colors
ABCs of Briefing
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
The Tongue and Quill
Air Force Handbook (AFH) 33-337, a valuable resource as it provides information to ensure clear communication, both written and spoken.
AFSC
Air Force Specialty Code
Standard of appearance
Airman and guardians are required to maintain serviceable uniforms at all times
What was the first successful airplane?
Airplane No. 1 (identified on August 2, 1909)
Audience (to whom)
Analyze your audience (including their background, attitude, and rank)
Delivery techniques of briefing
Appearance, voice, eye contact and facial expression, movement, gestures, military bearing, notes
1945
Atomic bombs dropped on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki) and the end of WWII
Since the Civil War, what did the Signal Corps use to send signals?
Balloons
AS100 year
Basic military skills and motivation
What is the importance of the Air Force core values?
Bedrock of leadership in the Air and Space Forces, institutional values and principles of conduct, moral framework for military activities, fundamental and enduring
1939
Beginning of WWII in Europe
Virtues
Behavior showing high moral standards
Female Cosmetics
Blends with natural skin tone, applied in good taste, lipstick should be conservative
BLUF
Bottom Line Up Front. Put the recommendation, conclusion or reason for writing -- the bottom line -- in the first or second paragraph, not at the end
The Air Corps Act of 1926
Changed name of Air Service to Air Corps
The 4 C's
Character, connection, commitment, courage
The three C's
Clearly, correctly, conversationally
December 7, 1941
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S declares war on the Empire of Japan
What happened in 1908 while testing the first airplane?
Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge flew with Orville Wright, but Selfridge was killed when the plane they were flying in crashed
AS400 year
Manage cadet wing, prepare for active duty
Female Fingernails
Must not be excessive in length, nail color must complement skin tone.
Excellence in all we do
No matter what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort
When does WWI end?
November 11, 1918 (armistice day)
What are the types of memorandums?
Official and for-record
Earrings regulation (female)
One per ear, centered on the earlobe, small silver or gold ball, or diamond
Talking Paper
Outlines and narrates a single issue, quick reference on key points, facts, and positions, single page with bullet statements or phrases
Charles McGee Leadership award
POC Scholarship
What must you have completed prior to field training?
Passed the AFOQT and medical examination
What are the keys to a successful briefing?
Planning, organizing, and implementing
AS300 year
Practice new POC skills
AS200 year
Preparation for field training
1918
President Woodrow Wilson transfers aviation to the Air Service (Signal Corps -> Air Service)
POC
Professional Officer Course
Service before self
Professional duties take precedence over personal desires
Body
Provide facts, present support material, incorporate sources, and balance between main points
National Defense Act of 1916
Provided a signal officer and enlisted reverse corps and increased the number of personnel authorized in aviation section
Male Sideburn, Mustache, and Beard Standards
Sideburns will be straight and even width and will not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. Mustaches are allowed but must be conservative and not extend downward beyond lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth. Beards are not authorized unless for medical reasons.
What is the order of the name changes of the Air Force?
Signal Corps, Air Service, Air Corps, Army Air Forces, the USAF
When are you first eligible for the ICSP program?
Spring AS100 term
Introduction
Start off with a greeting, introduce yourself and subject, and provide an overview
Overview
State the main points and preview what's to come
Conclusion
State topic and main points do not rebrief or add new information, and end by saying "This concludes my briefing. Are there any questions?
Female Hair Standards
Styled to present a professional appearance. May not extend below bottom edge of collar. Will not contain hair ornaments such as ribbons, beads, or scrunchies. Conservative hair pins, elastic bands, etc. may be worn, but must match hair color; black is authorized regardless of hair color. Long hair must be secured with no loose ends in either one bun, one ponytail, or one braid and must not exceed vertically beyond a horizontal line drawn at shoulder blades. Bun does not exceed 3.5 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Style must be conservative and not faddish.
Male Hair Standards
Tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, hair will not exceed 2 1/2 inches in bulk regardless of length and 1/4 inch at natural termination point. Cleanly shaven heads are authorized. Mohawks, mullts, cornrows, dreadlocks, or etched shapes are not authorized. Hair extentions also not allowed.
1908
The 1st airplane was tested, and after successful tests the Army accepted it
1935
The General Headquarters Air Force (GHQAF) owned all tactical units in the Air Corps
August 1, 1907
The U.S Army Signal Corps made an aeronautical division that took care of almost any task related to "air"
1903
The Wright Flyer I traveled 120 feet and lasted 12 seconds
What event occurred in 1916?
The forces under Mexican Francisco Pancho Villa cross the U.S border and attack Columbus, New Mexico. The US Army pursued Villa's forces back to mexico through aircraft for observation
Purpose
The goal the speaker wants to achieve (to inform, to persuade, to advocate)
Values
The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
Integrity first
The willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking
What is the importance of virtues?
They demonstrate one truly values integrity, service, and excellence
To communicate electronically on the computer and can be personal or official
Position Paper
Used for single issue or several related issues AND impact, multi-page, full sentences and details with numbered paragraphs. Mainly used for proposals for a new program, policy, or procedure, makes a plan for working a problem, circulates a proposal to gain interest and advocating a position
Bullet Background Paper
Used for single issue or several related issues, single or multi-page with bullet statements, mainly used for background of a program, policy, or issue,
August 1914
WWI begins in Europe
Memorandum
When there is a need to make an official, written record of an event, decision, or action
Tattoos/Brands/Body Markings
Will not be on the hands (except one ring tattoo on one finger on one hand), head, neck (anything visible above the open collar uniform), face, tongue, lips, eyes, and scalp. Obscene types and indecent types, or discriminative types are unauthorized. Authorized types are on the chest and back, arms, legs