Fall Midterm AFROTC 100
1XXX (Operations
Pilots, combat systems, space, nuclear and missile, intelligence, weather, operations support, cyber operations and RPA
Ordinary leave
Planned vacation; counts against leave balanc
Which of the following BEST describes your action when a staff car approaches?
Snap to attention and salute the staff car.
What is the fundamental unit in the Air Force, and the LOWEST formal echelon of command capable of deploying and operating on its own for a LIMITED length of time?
Squadron
Teams have:
Stronger sense of identification, Common goals or task, Task interdependence, More differentiated and specialized roles between team members
What are the two main purposes for preparing a military briefing (i.e. state the two types of military briefings)
Talking Paper, Bullet Background Paper & Memorandum for Record
Clarity
Team members clearly understand the goals to achieve and the roles of each member
talking paper
a quick reference or outline for a program, problem, biography, or oral presentation. Flexible use!
The Public Affairs Office
approves, schedules, and aids Airmen in preparing and carrying out media interviews as well as provides training to prepare Airmen to be credible, intelligent, and articulate spokespersons for the Air Force
Basic:
based on: grade, time in service
Empowerment
capabilities, power
purpose
clarity, commitment
NORMING
constructive criticism, acceptance, relief
Effective teams
empowerment, teamwork, purpose
FORMING
excitement, anticipation, optimism
Stages of group growth
forming,norming, storming, performing
PERFORMING
insightfulness, satisfication
teamwork
practice, participation
Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)
provides free legal assistance to military members and their families
Area Defense Counsel (ADC)
provides legal advice and representation
STORMING
resistance
3XXX (Support)
security forces, civil engineering, public affairs, personnel
Types of Pay
special, incentive, basic
special pay
specialize in skills or assigned to certain locations
Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH)
-not paid while living on base Based on: Grade Dependency Status Geographic Location
2XXX (Logistics)
AC maintenance, munitions and missile maintenance, logistics readines
what is A great reference for preparing and delivering military briefings?
AFH 33-337 Tongue and Quil
What does AFSC stand for
Air Force Specialty Code
Which statement BEST explains the concept of media interaction for Air Force officers
Air Force officers are advised to first contact their chain on command and the Public Affairs Office (PAO) before granting an interview with local or national news agency. If the media tries to engage in an interview with prior to gaining permission refer them to the PAO
What best describes the concept of public relations for air force officers
Air Force officers are expected to be active in their communities, positively represent the AF image and lifestyle, and share their personal story and how their job ties into the Air Force mission.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Available to all service members service after 11 September 2001
When walking with a senior ranking officer you should
Be on the left and in step with the senior officer
4XXX (Medical)
Biomedical specialists, physicians, surgery, nurse, dental, aerospace medicine
• What is the function of the Secretary of the Air Force?
Conduct the administrative affairs of the Air Force, to include fiscal spending, production, procurement, and legal plans and programs
Which member(s) of the military is it permissible to address as either their rank or their duty title?
Doctors/Chaplains
Sick Or Convalescent leave
Does not count against leave balance
what is a good AF guidance for electronic communication
Don't discuss controversial, official use only, classified, or privacy act info requiring special handling of documen
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
Education/training to meet technological, scientific, medical, and other professional requirements of the Air Force Offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
what career fields require technical majors
Engineering and Computer Science
Medical Treatment Facility (MTF)
Every location has an MTF varying in size from a clinic to a hospital Deployed locations have an Air Transportable Hospital
What is the function of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
Handles all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization of the enlisted force.
Incentive Pay
Individuals required to perform hazardous duties, regardless of location
5XXX (Professional)
Judge advocate, chaplain
What is the function of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force?
Maintains responsibility for the efficiency and operational readiness of the Air Force
Tricare—Military Health Care Program
Medical and dental care provided to active duty Airman Available to family members and retirees
Uniform and Equipment Allowance
Officers One time payment of $400 Enlisted Annual Payment (on anniversary of member's enlistment date)
What are the groups belonging to a typical Air Force Wing?
Operations, Maintenance, Mission Support, Medical
When approaching an officer with both of your hands full, what is an acceptable action?
Render a verbal greeting
how do you write a signature block
SIGNATURE BLOCK Line 1: Name/Rank/Affiliation Line 2: Job Title Line 3: Location Line 4: Phone Line 5: Fax (if applicable) Line 6: Email address
When an uncased US flag passes and you are in uniform, you should
Salute when the flag is six paces away and hold your salute until it is six paces past you
6XXX ( Acquisitions)
Scientific / research, developmental engineer, acquisition, contracting, finance
Why Air Force Officers Are Recognized as Professionals?
Self-governing, Service Organization, Specialized Expertise, Continuing Education
The Memorandum for Record
The MFR is less formal than the official memorandum but records important information, questions or actions quickly. There are several formats for the MFR depending on the time and space available. (T&Q, pp 190-191)
what is a talking paper
The Talking Paper is a quick-reference outline on key points, facts, positions, and questions to use during oral presentation
If a group of individuals is in formation and a senior approaches
The person in charge should put the formation at attention and salute
Commitment
The team believes its work is important and expends the necessary energy to achieve its objectives
Power
The team functions as a cohesive unit and has confidence in its ability to succeed
Capabilities
The team has the appropriate number and mix of team members to accomplish its goals
Practices
The team manages its time, resources, and work methods effectively to achieve results
Participation
The team maximizes the full involvement and contribution of its members
Specialized Expertise
Two Roles - Technical Specialist & Military Professional • Officer corps requires a very broad spectrum of specialties - Purpose of war, the capabilities of air and space power, the role of air forces in warfare, and how the officers specialty contributes to mission accomplishment.
Emergency leave
Unplanned; counts against leave balance
What are the primary officer AFSC categories
Weapons(Operations), Engines(Logistics), Fuselage(Support, Medical
What echelon of command is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the capability to conduct warfare, or support warfare, and is the only echelon capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time?
Wing