Final

2 basic themes of war

Policy and Violence

What is the appropriate term for the following definition, "Ensures concentration of effort fo every objective under one responsible commander"?

Unity of Command

What is the appropriate term for the following definition, "Ensures concentration of effort for every objective under one responsible commander"?

Unity of command

Which of the following is not a significant risk of using social media Platform when in military

Updating friends by posting self taken photograph with friends

Definition of war according to Clauswitz

War is an act of violence to compel our opponent to do our will

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

What percentage class do you need to attend to be given a grade

80%

•Guides the proper employment of specific Air Force and Space Force assets.

Tactical Doctrine

Which of the following best defines tactical doctrine?

Tactical doctrine guides the proper employment of specific Air Force and Space Force assets.

As airpower use evolved, Strategic Bombing became an integral part of its employment. Which of the following BEST defines Strategic Bombing?

Attacking the heart of the enemy's homeland in an attempt to destroy the enemy's war-making capacity, infrastructure, and willingness to fight.

Best defines basic doctrine?

Basic doctrine states the most fundamental and enduring beliefs that describe and guide the proper use of air and space forces.

What are the 3 legs of the nuclear triad

Bombers ICBMS Submarines

What is the appropriate term for the following definition, "Controlled by a single Airman who maintains the broad, strategic perspective necessary to balance and prioritize the use of a powerful, highly desired yet limited force."?

Centralized Control & Decentralized Execution

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.

The integration of offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority best defines which Air Force Operation?

Counterair

Three facts that dominate war

Fog Friction Chance

Which of the following are the four groups comprising a "typical" Air Force Wing?

Maintenance, Mission Support, Medical, and Operations Groups

What key component was added to strategic attack planning after Korea?

Nuclear Deterrence

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, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces, Wings, Groups, Squadrons, Flights.

What is the mission statement for Air Combat Command (ACC)?

Provide primary force of combat air power to America's warfighting commands.

What are two forms of warfare and how would you describe them

Traditional and irregular

The priorities of the US Air Force consist of the following:

restore readiness, cost-effectively modernize, drive innovation, develop exceptional leaders, and strengthen our alliances.

3 enduring truths of war

1. war is in instrument of policy 2. War is a complex and chaotic human endeavor 3. War is a clash of opposing wills

Which MAJCOM has the mission: Develop and provide combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations ... safe - secure - effective ... to support the President of the United States and combatant commanders.

Air Force global strike command (AFGSC)

Which MAJCOM has the mission: Researches, develops, tests, evaluates, and procures assets and logistics support.

Air Force material command (AFMC)

Which MAJCOM has this mission? •Provide Special Operations capabilities.

Air Force special operations command

Air operations to divert, disrupt, delay or destroy the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces is defined as:

Air Interdiction

Which Air Force Operation involves establishing the degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another, permitting operations by the former and its related land, sea, air, and special operations forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force?

Air Superiority

•Which MAJCOM has this mission? Recruits Airmen and provides basic training technical training and flight training.

Air education and training command

Define Counterland Operations

Airpower operations against enemy land force capabilities to create effects that achieve ioint force commander objectives

What organization is this? . A level of command between wings and squadrons. . Generally a tactical echelon without significant staff support. . Colonel commands.

Group

Which of the following BEST represents the airpower employment skill set that has proven critical in its evolutionary nature and has been critical in synchronizing combat operations at all levels by speeding up the information-attack loop?

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

Which form of warfare favors asymmetric approaches?

Irregular

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

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

Best defines operational doctrine?

Operational doctrine is the proper employment of specific Air and Space Forces in the context of distinct objectives, force capabilities, broad functional areas, and operational environments

What is the function of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)?

Serves as personal adviser to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the enlisted force

What organization is this? .The basic unit in the Air Force . Provide a specific operational or support capability

Squadron

2 technologies seen in the gulf war

Stealth & Precision Guided Munitions

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?

Wind

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