AIRR 1020 Final Exam

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during the Vietnam conflict, what four improved functions showed a lessening of restrictions on warfare, saved US lives, and were used as lesson learned for future conflicts

1. Air-to-Air refueling (AAR) 2. Forward air controllers (FAC) 3. Close Air Support (CAS) 4. Combat search and rescue (CSAR)

what are the three describes overarching space mission areas

1. Global space mission operations 2. Space support 3. Space control

Name the 3 FIELDCOMS of the USSF

1. Space Operations 2. Space Systems 3. Space Training and Readiness

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, HQ USAF, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces, Wings, Groups, Squadrons, Flights

Which of the following contain "ONLY" Tenets of Airpower?

Produces Synergistic Effects, Must Be Prioritized, Balance

Which of the following principles of war is considered to be one of Airpower's strongest advantages?

Surprise

Which of the following best defines tactical doctrine?

Tactical 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

By the end of 1959, Strategic Air Command had positioned the Atlas long-range intercontinental ballistic missile as one leg of what U.S. deterrent system?

U.S. Nuclear Triad

The Korean conflict saw the first use of jet fighters. What aspect proved pivotal in the USAF achieving a 10:1 jet-kill ratio?

USAF pilots were better trained and skilled

Which of the following tips help you stay safe online?

Use Strong Passwords, Guard your Personal Information, Don't Break the Law

name the three elements that form the basket the basis of AF doctrine

experience, technology, theory

what are the factors that dominate war

fog, friction, chance

what Vietnam philosophy started a practice of controlling combat operations from DC and established restrictive ROE's

graduated response

what military operation placed troops and equipment in Saudi Arabia to bolster defense in that area

operation desert shield

According to Clausewitz, which of the following lists the three factors that dominate war?

Friction, Fog, Chance

Monitoring ballistic missile launches around the world best defines which Space Force operation?

Ground & Space-based operations

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

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

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

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

Maintenance, Mission Support, Medical, and Operations Groups

Which of the following principles of war is not only a product of its speed and range, but also flows from its flexibility and versatility during the planning and execution of operations?

Maneuver

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

More specific guidance on the application of airpower

Name the 9 MAJCOMS of the USAF

1. Air Combat 2. Air Education and Training 3. Air Force Global Strike 4. Air Force Materiel 5. Air Force Reserve 6. Air Force Special Ops 7. Air Mobility 8. Pacific Air Forces 9. US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

what are the enduring truths that describe the fundamental nature of war

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

what are the seven tenets of airpower

1. centralized control and decentralized executions 2. flexibility and versality 3. synergistic effects 4. persistence 5. concertation 6. priority 7. balance

what are the nine principles of war

1. unity of command 2. objective 3. offensive 4. mass 5. maneuver 6. economy of force 7. security 8. surprise 9. simplicity

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

80%

what percentage of class attendance must be achieved to pass

80%

One of the three enduring truths concerning the fundamental nature of war is that it is:

A Clash of Opposing Wills

Which of the following is considered a "level of war"?

Tactical, Strategic, Operational

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

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

AS100 Class Syllabus

Which of the following 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

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

Forward Air Controllers were able to successfully guide what kind of missions?

Close Air Support (CAS)

in what document does the DAF provide 15 useful social media tips to stay safe online

DAF social media guide

The two basic themes of war are:

Policy & Violence

What are the basic themes of war

Policy & Violence

Moral constraints should never be put above a nation's self-interest according to which viewpoint on war?

Realism

When using social media to connect with family & friends, you should:

Safeguard Information About Military Operations

what type of warfare is usually the most effective form of warfare

a combination of both traditional and irregular warfare

what are the levels of AF doctrine

basic, operational, tactical

What are the core values of the USSF

character, connection, commitment, courage

researches, develops, tests, evaluates, and procedure assets and logistics support best describes what MAJCOM mission

Air Force Materiel Command

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

Interdiction

Which form of warfare favors asymmetric approaches?

Irregular Warfare

correctly list the USSF administrative organizational structure, starting with the president

President, secretary of defense, secretary of the AF, Chief of Space operations, field commands, deltas, squadrons, flights

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

to organize, train, equip, and sustain forces with the capability to support the national security goal of deterring nuclear attack on the US, our allies, and partners best describes what USAF operation

nuclear operations

what military operation employed the "left-hook" maneuver to avoid troops on the southern border

operation desert storm

This principle of war is best explained by avoiding unnecessary complexity in organizing, preparing, planning, and conducting, military operations

simplicity

What are the levels of war

strategic, operational, tactical

Explain the difference between the tenets of airpower and the principles of war

-the principles of war provide general guidance on the application of military forces -the tenets of airpower provide more specific considerations for the employment of airpower. they complement the principles of war.

Which of the following is a Tenet of Airpower?

Concentration

This tenet of airpower is best described by a coordinated force across multiple domains that can produce effects that exceed the contributions of forces employed individually

synergistic effects

what levels of AF doctrine provides very specific tactics to accomplish specific mission

tactical doctrine

what was a "first" for both sides, wrt evolutionary airpower in the skies of korea

the use of jetfighters


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