AS 1110 Final

Enlisted Rank Structure

E-1 Airman Basic E-2 Airman E-3 Airman First Class E-4 Senior Airman E-5 Staff Sergeant E-6 Technical Sergeant E-7 Master Sergeant E-8 Senior Master Sergeant E-9 Chief Master Sergeant - first four are airmen - fifth and sixth are noncommissioned officers (NCO) - last three are Senior noncommissioned officers

Identify common "do's and don'ts" of military etiquette.

Don't do this... - Apple Polishing - Tardiness - Violating the chain of command - Leaning on a senior's desk - Indebtedness - Appearing encumbered while in uniform - Public display of affection - A poor appearance in public

Where can you find assignments and resources?

T-Square -> Resources -> Weekly Lessons

Recall the attributes of an effective AF Ambassador.

postive representative, active in the community

***Define war according to Clausewitz.

"War is nothing but a duel on an extensive scale... Each strives by physical force to compel the other to submit to his will... War therefore is an act of violence to compel our opponent to do our will." he thought war was a continuation of policies and politics

***Identify the basic themes of war.

- Politics and violence are intertwined - War is policy "...that fights battles instead of writing notes" - War is the continuation of politics with the addition of other means

What are the fundamental units in the Air Force?

A squadron is the basic unit in the Air Force and it provides a specific operational or support capability. It is the lowest echelon form of command that can deploy on its own but can not support itself indefinitely like a wing.

Identify primary officer AFSC categories and potential jobs offered to graduates in each category.

"Weapons" 1XXX Operations "Engines" 2XXX Logistics "Fuselage" 3XXX - Support—4XXX - Medical 5XXX - Professional—6XXX - Acquisition

Define military customs and courtesies.

Custom - act or ceremony stemming from tradition Courtesy - The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others Military Courtesy - Documented/ Written guidance on proper attitude and behavior

Explain the four stages of group growth

FORMING: - excitement, anticipation and optimism - abstract discussions, identifying the task, complaints NORMING: - constructive criticism, acceptance, relief - personal discussions, common goals, cohesion STORMING: - resistance - arguing, bid for power, tension PERFORMING: - insightfulness, satisfaction - constructive self-change, conflict management, and team work

AFSC

Intelligence: 14NX Nursing: 46NX (clinical nurse) OSI: Security: 31PX

MIDTERM

MIDTERM

Describe the course grading criteria

Midterm (35%), Final (35%), Instructor Points (10%), Attendance (10%), Communication Studies (10%) *** late work will be assessed at a one letter grade penalty

State the mission and priorities of the United States Air Force.

Mission: "To fly, fight, and win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace" Priorities: 1. Continue to strengthen the nuclear enterprise 2. Partner with the joint and coalition team to win today's fight 3. Develop and care for Airmen and their families 4. Modernize our air and space inventories, organizations and training 5. Recapture acquisition excellence

State the function of the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff (know this one esp), and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

Secretary of the Air Force: - head of the department of the USAF - civilian appointed by the President with advice and consent of the Senate - Responsible for Active Duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and their families - Oversees annual budget - Assures unit preparedness and overall effectiveness of the USAF - Maintains relationship with congress, SECDEF, government officials and the public Air Force Chief of Staff: - directly responsible for the Secretary of the Air Force for the efficiency and operations readiness of the air force - Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) - Presides over air staff Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force: - Highest Enlisted level of leadership in USAF - Personal advisor to CSAF and SECAF on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, moral, and proper utilization of the enlisted force.

State common traits of historically recognized professions to include military officers.

Self-governing Service Organization Specialized Expertise Continuing Education

***Apply T&Q guidance for writing background and talking papers.

Talking Paper: a quick reference or outline for a program, problem, biography, or oral presentation. Flexible use! ex: TALKING PAPER ON NEW AIR FORCE LIEUTENANTS - The new Lt has "potential energy" -- Source of fresh ideas -- Hopeful to make a difference - Lts need to learn the military system -- Appropriate channels -- Appropriate documentation Background Paper: a paper that provides the background of a program, policy, problem or procedure. Simple format for complex issues . ex: BULLET BACKGROUND PAPER ON WRITING BULLET BACKGROUND PAPERS PURPOSE The purpose statement informs readers on both the purpose and main points of the paper. It may be a single sentence or a short paragraph in length. FORMAT Main ideas may be presented as headings (e.g. PURPOSE, DISCUSSION, FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS) - Secondary items follow with a single dash; tertiary and further subordinate items follow with multiple indented dashes CONCLUSION End with recommendations or conclusions that end the discussion.

Explain the differences between groups and teams.

Teams have: - Stronger sense of identification - Common goals or task - Task interdependence - More differentiated and specialized roles between team members

Describe the evolution of warfare according to Alan Beyerchen's taxonomy of four world wars.

WWI - The Chemists' War - Decisive factor: New applications of chemistry and chemical engineering -- Synthesis of gunpowder allowed war to continue long after natural supply of nitrates was exhausted -- Development of weapons like poison gas was necessitated by stalemate of trench warfare WWII - The Physicists' War - Application of physics theories allowed for development of radar - Physics allowed for advancements in wireless communications - One major result—The atomic bomb! WWIII - The Information Researchers' War - Investment in developing more effective information gathering capabilities - Exploitation of intelligence gathering systems played vital role - US ability to exploit intelligence led to the winning of the Cold War WWIV - The Social Scientists' War Social sciences are becoming the difference makers - Knowledge about other cultures will be vital to winning this war - Winning the hearts and minds means winning the war - The focus must be on capturing the psycho-cultural high ground - Allows us to access new "weapons of war" like understanding and empathy

List student assignments and testing requirements

You must get at least a C in the class. Assignments include form 48, briefing, and a paper

What are the expectations after commissioning? (commissioning requirements)

You must meet all requirements for a degree according to your university, complete certain courses required by the Air Force, and must also obtain the appropriate level of security clearance eligibility. In addition, you must be within AF weight and fitness standards and pass a medical examination.

What is the class attendance policy?

You are required to attend a minimum of 80% (12) of ALL classes to pass. If you miss more than 20% (3) you will automatically fail. When ever you are absent you must explain why in an OM. Excused absences include scheduling conflicts, emergencies and personal matters.

***Describe guidance for electronic communication (***e-mail, voice mail, and telephone systems) in the Air Force.

"Netiquette" - rules for electronic communications network - Be clear and concise - Watch your tone - do not write in ALL CAPS! - Be selective about what you send (OPSEC) - Be selective about who gets the message - Check attachments and support material - Use proper format for official email Official Email: - starts with greeting - 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 ex: AAKANKSHA SHARMA, C/3C, AFROTC _______ Flight, ???th Cadet Wing Georgia Institute of Technology ???-???-??? | [email protected]

What are the times for service dress?

- All service uniforms are authorized for year-round wear, unless the installation commander prescribes otherwise. - Airmen attending a special event, either social or official, must wear the service dress uniform unless the host or hostess requests civilian dress or the commander specifies otherwise. Airmen wear the service dress uniform when the Air Force would benefit by having its representatives appear in that uniform.

State the course objectives

- Class is designed to introduce you to the USAF and the Air Force reserve officer training corps (AFROTC). You will learn how the Air Force is organized, how it functions, and how you can be a critical part of the greatest AF in the world. - By the end of the semester you should have a basic understanding of the major historical events, leaders, and milestones that contributed to the development of the Air Force; comprehend the effects of interpersonal communications; know the various activities and services found on a typical AF base; comprehend the basic characteristics of war; comprehend the importance of AF core values; understand the concepts of AF Leadership; and know the basic characteristics of Human Relations in the AF.

***List the three factors that dominate war.

- Fog Difficulty to see and understand what's happening in battle, Once a literal "fog" , Now more figuratively: too much happening, Misinformation, Conflicting information, Overwhelmed with too much info - Friction Murphy's Law at its worst! Troops are lost, Bombs miss their target, Enemies don't act as expected. Friction is that which seems easy in war planning made difficult in reality! - Chance Plain dumb luck and fortune.

What are the female hair regulations?

- For females, hair may be visible when headgear is properly worn. - must present a professional appearance. - Hair must be a minimum of one inch. - The hair must not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck - Hair must not exceed three inches in bulk or be styled in a way that prevents proper wear of headgear. - When worn in a bun, all loose ends must be tucked in and secured. The bun must not be wider than the width of the head. - When worn in a pony tail, it must be pulled all the way through the elastic band and may hang naturally downward, not extending below the bottom of the collar. - Hair color, highlights, and frostings will be a natural looking human hair color - It must not be worn in an extreme or faddish style, or in such a way that it violates safety requirements. - Hair must not include ornamentation such as ribbons, beads, scrunchies or jeweled pins. - Plain and conservative elastic bands, pins, combs, and barrettes may be worn to keep hair in place, but they must match the individual's hair color

Understanding on doctors and chaplains

- Military physicians and dentists may be addressed as "Doctor" or by their grade and last name. - A chaplain in the Air Force may be addressed by grade in correspondence only and otherwise will be addressed by religious title: "Father," "Rabbi," or "Reverend." The religious title or "Chaplain" is preferred.

***Describe effective delivery techniques in a military briefing.

- Preparation (method) - Eye contact - Body movement - Gestures - Voice - Transitions

Umbrella and backpack?

- Umbrellas will be plain, solid-colored black and carried in the left hand. - Backpacks are carried on one (left shoulder) or both shoulders as long as it does not hinder your salute. Backpacks must be Air Force sage green, solid black, or ABU pattern. In blues, the backpack must be black. - Gym bags must be solid dark-blue, black, olive drab, Air Force sage green or ABU pattern in color with matching stitching and carried in the left hand. Use of a shoulder strap is authorized on the left shoulder and the strap may cross the body as long as it does not interfere with rendering the proper salute. Small logos are authorized. - For all uniform combinations, handbags must be solid black leather or vinyl without ornamentation and with black stitching only. They may have a plain fold-over ap and/or single placed solid silver or gold-colored clasp

Identify proper classroom conduct and procedures

- Wear the uniform of the day - Be in your seat and on time - When the instructor enters the room a cadet must call the room to attention and will do the same when the instructor leaves the room - If you are late, knock and report to the instructor at the front of the room and request permission to join the class - Display proper and professional conduct - Be respectful - Participate - Eating and drinking is allowed

List occasions when wear of the Air Force uniform is prohibited.

- When off base eating at restaurants where most diners wear business attire or at establishments that operate primarily to serve alcohol, do not wear utility uniforms such as ABUs, BDUs, etc., or the flight duty uniform. ***Airmen will not wear the uniform or any part of the uniform in the following circumstances: • At a meeting of, or sponsored by, an organization, association, movement, or group that the Attorney General has named as totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive, advocates or approves acts of force or violence to deny others their rights, or seeks to change the United States government by unconstitutional means. • When participating in activities such as public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, or rallies, or in any public demonstration not approved by the Air Force. • When furthering political activities, private employment, or commercial interests. • When engaged in an off-duty civilian capacity. • When it would discredit the Armed Forces. • At any public meeting, demonstration, march, rally, or interview if the purpose may be to advocate, express, or approve opposition to the Armed Forces of the United States. • Airmen will not wear or mix distinctive uniform items with civilian clothes, for example, rank insignia, cap devices, badges, and other US or Air Force insignia, devices, buttons, etc.

What are the flag saluting rules?

- When you're in uniform and an uncased flag passes by in a parade or any ceremony, you salute when the flag comes within six paces of you and hold the salute until the flag passes six paces beyond you. If in formation, follow the verbal commands of your flight or squadron commander. On the command of "Present Arms," render a hand salute and hold it until the command "Order Arms." - If in civilian clothes, under similar circumstances, come to attention, remove your hat (if you're wearing one), and place your right hand over your heart when the flag is six paces before you; hold until the flag is six paces past you. - Also if in civilian clothes service members and veterans are authorized to render the military style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag and during the playing of the national anthem. - At Air Force installations, flags on stationary staffs are saluted at reveille, retreat, and on special occasions. Except at these times, the flag shouldn't be saluted while on a stationary staff. - During any other flag ceremony, halt, face the flag or music, come to attention, and present arms from the first to the last note of music. - Military personnel don't salute the national flag during indoor ceremonies when in uniform. -If you're outdoors, at an athletic event, or other function and in uniform when the National Anthem is played, face the flag (if visible), salute, and hold the salute until the music is finished. If the flag isn't visible, face the music and salute.

What are the male hair regulations?

- hair should be clean, well-groomed, and neat. - it's not permissible to grow your hair long and slick it back while in uniform - You may dye your hair if you wish, but it must look natural. - Hair must not touch the eyebrows when groomed and may not protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear for males. -Men's hairstyles must have a tapered appearance on both sides and back, both with and without headgear. - The bulk or thickness of hair must not exceed 1 1/4 inches, regardless of length. - The bulk may not exceed inch at the termination point. - The hair must not touch the ears and only the closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. - A block cut is permissible as long as a tapered appearance is maintained. -Males may not attach any visible foreign objects to their hair. - Hair must not be worn in an extreme or faddish style, or in such a way that it exceeds length or bulk standards, or violates safety requirements

***Explain the seven steps to effective communication.

1. Analyze your purpose and audience - Purpose? - Audience? - What will make it easy for your audience to - understand? - Be inclusive (use words meaningful, respectful) 2. Research your topic - Sources? - Personal bias? - Other perspectives to study? 3. Support your ideas - Cite Sources - Offer Evidence (definitions, examples, statistics, basic assumptions, explanation) - Use Logical, Rational Arguments (T&Q pg.42-53) -- All humans are mortal. -- Socrates is human. -- Therefore, Socrates is mortal. 4. Organize and outline - Outline your main ideas - Pick your organizing pattern 5. Draft - Written: Intro-Body-Conclusion - Briefing Notes/Slides: Overview-Body-Summary 6. Edit - Do your own edit first...w/FRESH eyes! - Find another set of eyes! - "Be one with your audience" - Start w/the BIG PICTURE...then the details - Proof-Redo...Proof- Redo...Proof- Redo...Proof-Redo 7. Fight for Feedback and Get Approval - Seek out another set of "eyes" - Have feedback givers focus on: -- Clear purpose? -- Fits my audience? - Feedback comes in 3 flavors: -- Necessary? -- Desirable? -- Unnecessary?

***State the three enduring truths that describe the fundamental nature of war.

1. War is an instrument of national policy. Victory in war is not measured by casualties inflicted, battles won or lost, or territory occupied but by whether or not political objectives were achieved. More than any other factor, political objectives (one's own and those of the enemy) shape the scope and intensity of war. Military objectives and operations must support political objectives and must be coordinated and orchestrated with nonmilitary instruments of power. 2. War is a complex and chaotic human endeavor. Human frailty and irrationality shape war's nature. Uncertainty and unpredictability—what many call the "fog" of war—combine with danger, physical stress, and human fallibility to produce "friction," a phenomenon that makes seemingly simple operations unexpectedly and sometimes even insurmountably difficult. Uncertainty, unpredictability, and unreliability are always present, but sound doctrine, leadership, organization, core personal values, technologies, and training can lessen their effects. 3. War is a clash of opposing wills. An enemy can be highly unpredictable. War is not waged against an inanimate or static object but against a living, calculating enemy. Victory results from creating advantages against thinking adversaries bent on creating their own advantages. This produces a dynamic interplay of action and reaction in which the enemy often acts or reacts unexpectedly. While physical factors are crucial in war, the national will and the leadership's will are also critical components of war. The will to prosecute or the will to resist can be decisive elements.

Walking with an officer? Boarding aircraft? Riding Military Vehicle?

1. When walking, a junior officer does not precede a senior officer. The lower ranking member should give the superior walking room, allowing the senior officer to stay on the right. The junior officer should stay in step with the senior officer. 2. Dependents of military personnel accompanied by their sponsors come first. Next to board are unaccompanied military members in descending order of grade. Very Important Persons (VIPs; normally colonels and above) board last and depart first. 3. The senior officer sits in the right rear position. The next senior sits in the rear left, and the third senior sits in the front seat passenger side. A junior officer enters the vehicle first and takes the place on the left side. If officers enter the car from the left door, the junior would allow the senior member to enter first so the senior can take the place to the right. If there are too many people to allow everyone to ride in the rear, the lowest-ranking officer will ride in the front and, upon reaching the destination, will remain in place until the senior officers get out.

State the benefits associated with AFROTC (What GMC advancement does and does not give you)

1.If you're a GMC under contract you will receive a tax - free allowance for each month you're in school. 2. As a POC you will receive a tax-free allowance for each month you're in school. Cadets also receive the stipend during the summer of their AS300 and AS400 years (AS300 on contract = $400 and AS400 on contracts = $450) 3. most college tuition, annual textbook allowance, most lab and incidental fees if you're on a scholarship 4. $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors, and $500 for seniors a month tax- free allowance while in school for those on scholarship and cadets in the Professional Officer Course. Cadets also receive the stipend during the summer between their AS300 and AS400 years 5. free Air Force ROTC uniforms and, at most schools, free textbooks for on-campus and field training courses (room and meals and salary are paid during field training) 6. management training and opportunities to apply leadership principles 7. at most schools, academic credit for your Air Force ROTC classes (some schools allow a minor in air and space studies) 8. travel on military aircraft on a space available basis if you're on an Air Force ROTC scholarship or in the Professional Officer Course 9. orientation flights aboard Air Force aircraft 10. visits to Air Force bases; opportunity to delay entering active duty while you pursue a graduate degree 11. a challenging job after graduation

Recognize examples and non-examples of proper public and media interaction for Air Force Officers.

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***State the Air Force education programs available to military members.

AFIT - Education/training to meet technological, scientific, medical, and other professional requirements of the Air Force - Offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs Three full tuition assistance AFIT programs - At Wright Patterson Air Force Base - In civilian universities - In civilian industries TUITION ASSISTANCE Available to active duty members Encourages personnel to pursue voluntary, off-duty advanced educational opportunities Air Force pays 100% of tuition costs Cap of $250/semester hour or $166/quarter hour Maximum of $4500 per fiscal year Individual responsible for all remaining costs, e.g., fees, books, etc. Post 9/11 GI Bill Available to all service members service after 11 September 2001 Must have at least 90 days of honorable service Full benefits received after 36 months service Benefits can be transferred to dependents Check with base education office for stipulations

Recognize additional opportunities available to cadets through the AFROTC program.

Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE) Program Army Airborne Training (AAT) Program AF Academy Freefall (AFAFF) Parachute Training Program AF Academy Soaring (SOAR) Program AS100 Special Training (ASSIST) Program Cadet Laboratory Experience Program (CLEP) Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) Program Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory (FERL) Program Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) Program Global Engagement (GE) Program NASA Engineering Research Experience (NERE) Nurse Orientation Program (NOP) Olmsted Cultural Immersion Program (OCIP) Rising Senior Program (RSS) and Rising Senior Program-OSI (RSS-OSI) Program Special Tactics Of cer (STO) Program Base Visit Program Flight Training Opportunities AFROTC Rising Sophomore Program (RSP) Arnold Air Society (AAS)

Car procedures?

At all bases, military members (as pedestrians) are required to salute staff cars when there's an occupant inside the car. (There's no need to salute an unoccupied staff car.) Again, recognition is the key. Staff cars are marked with an eagle (indicating the rank of colonel) or one or more stars (indicating the rank of a general of cer) on a placard on the vehicle's front bumper or a flag on the front fender. The base/wing commander must also be saluted when riding in a vehicle bearing a plate showing the words "BASE COMMANDER"/"WING COMMANDER" and insignia of grade. Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff also have staff cars with unique plates.

Cosmetics and Nail Polish (Females Only)

Cosmetics and nail polish must be conservative and in good taste. Nails won't contain any ornamentation and must be uniform in color. Shades that contrast with the complexion, detract from the uniform, or are extreme (for example, purple, gold, blue, black, red or fluorescent colors) will not be worn. Nails will not exceed 1/4 inch from fingertip. Cosmetics may not be worn in field conditions.

Identify appropriate and inappropriate use of social media.

Do not use classified information Stay in your lane Obey applicable laws Give your opinion Use your best judgment Replace error with fact Be aware of the image you present Be cautious with information sharing Avoid the offensive Be aware of political activity considerations Do not use contemptuous words against the President and other Government and State leaders

Identify the characteristics of effective teams.

EMPOWERMENT • Capabilities - The team has the appropriate number and mix of team members to accomplish its goals • Power - The team functions as a cohesive unit and has confidence in its ability to succeed TEAMWORK • 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 PURPOSE • Clarity - Team members clearly understand the goals to achieve and the roles of each member • Commitment - The team believes its work is important and expends the necessary energy to achieve its objectives

Identify General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) requirements.

GMC - first two years which consisted of classroom and lab POC - is selective, requires completion of field training, your last two years which consist of classroom and lab To qualify for GMC 1. Be a full time student at a school offering Air Force ROTC 2. United States citizen to receive a scholarship 3. In good physical condition 4. Of good moral character 5. 14 years or older and 17 to receive a scholarship To qualify for POC 1. Meet all GMC requirements 2. Have 2 academic years remaining 3. Be a United States citizen 4. Be 18 years or older - 17 with guardian consent 5. Be physically qualified 6. Pass the Air Force qualifying test 7. Be interviewed and selected by a board of Air Force officers 8. Complete a 4 week field training course 9. Maintain all graduation and commissioning requirements

***Explain the steps required to prepare a military briefing.

Greeting - "Good morning/afternoon Ma'am/Sir" Intro self/subject - "I'm...and I'm going to talk about..." Overview - "State main points (MPs)—what's to come" Present support info - Ideas -- Definitions -- Examples -- Comparisons -- Testimony - Visuals -- Graphs -- Pictures/clip art -- Quotes -- Props - Incorporate sources Summary - State topic and MPs - Quick summary; don't re-brief - Don't add new info Closure - "This concludes my briefing." - "Are there any questions?"

What are the the basics of field training?

It is a hands on application and training after you have completed your GMC course. Attendance is usually between your sophomore and junior year for about 4 weeks. It is required for entry to POC as you must pass the Air Force officer qualifying test and the medical examination.

Identify proper wear of the Air Force Service Dress and other Service Uniform combinations.

Long sleeve shirt: T-Shirt Tie or tie tab Optional tie tack or claps Short sleeve shirt: Optional tie T-Shirt (Not Visible) trousers/slacks - Back 7/8" longer than front skirt with no patterned hose shoes shined and in good repair Female-Heels will be no higher than 2 ½" Hat cannot flip over belt Tie/Tie Tab required with jacket - Jacket and trousers/skirt same material Sleeve ¼" from heel of thumb - Jacket 3 to 3 ½ below top of thigh with no creases in sleeves

Identify the benefits of the medical, legal, and liturgical services offered by the Air Force. (***tricare)

MEDICAL - 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 - Tricare—Military Health Care Program - Medical and dental care provided to active duty Airman - Available to family members and retirees LEGAL - Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) provides free legal assistance to military members and their families - Civil Law—Notary services, power of attorney, wills, lease reviews, and tax assistance - Claims—Associated with moves (PCS) - Area Defense Counsel (ADC) provides legal advice and representation - Military Law Only—Administrative actions, disciplinary actions, and criminal matters LITURGICAL - Provide spiritual services for base population - Confidential counseling - Morale

Hair Nets?

Men and women may wear hair nets as required for safety. When worn, hair nets will be made of cotton or a synthetic material in a conservative, solid color similar to the individual's hair color. Hair nets must be strong enough to support and control hair, and may not contain any metal fasteners.

Male Facial Hair

Mustaches: When worn, mustaches must not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip, or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. Note: This doesn't apply to individuals with shaving waivers—see next paragraph. Beards: Men may only wear beards for health reasons when authorized by a commander on the advice of a medical officer. If a waiver is authorized, facial hair will be kept trimmed so it doesn't exceed 1/4 inch in length. Individuals granted a shaving waiver will not shave any facial hair. Commanders and supervisors must monitor progress in treatment to control these waivers. Sideburns: When worn, sideburns must be neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut. They must be straight and of even width (i.e., not flared). They must end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. Sideburns must not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. Note: This doesn't apply to individuals with shaving waivers.

Air Force Officer Rank Structure

O-1 2nd Lieutenant O-2 1st Lieutenant O-3 Captain O-4 Major O-5 Lieutenant Colonel O-6 Colonel O-7 Brigadier General O-9 Major General O-10 General *army and marines

Navy Officer Rank Structure

O-1 Ensign O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade O-3 Lieutenant O-4 Lieutenant Commander O-5 Commander O-6 Captain O-7 Rear Admiral (lower half) O-8 Rear Admiral (upper half) O-9 Vice Admiral O-10 Admiral *navy and coast guard

***Career Areas

Opperations: encompasses utilization fields that directly employ weapon and supporting systems to accomplish the primary operational mission of the Air Force. Included are operations commander, pilot, navigator, astronaut, command and control, space and missile, intelligence, weather, and operations support. Logistics: The Logistics Career Area encompasses program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, command and direction, and supervision and technical responsibilities pertaining to space and missile maintenance, aircraft maintenance and munitions, transportation, supply, and logistics plans and programs utilization fields. Support: The Support Career Area encompasses program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, command and direction, and supervision and technical responsibilities pertaining to force protection; civil engineering and disaster preparedness; communications/information systems and visual information; morale, welfare, recreation, and services; public affairs and band; and mission support, manpower/personnel, and information management. Medical: The Medical Career Area encompasses program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, command and direction, and immediate supervisory and technical responsibilities pertinent to the health services management, biomedical clinicians, biomedical specialists, medicine, surgery, nurse, dental, and aerospace medicine utilization fields.

State how ***leave is accrued and used.

Ordinary—Planned vacation; counts against leave balance Sick Or Convalescent—Does not count against leave balance Emergency—Unplanned; counts against leave balance 2 1/2 days earned every month = 30 days/yr *Use or lose policy: 60-day carry over

***Identify the types of pay and the different types of allowances.

PAY - Basic Pay: based on grade and time in service - Special Pay: individuals who use specialized skills or are assigned in specified locations - Incentive Pay: individuals required to perform hazardous duties, regardless of location. Aviation Career Incentive Pay. Hazardous Duty Incentive pay ALLOWANCES - BAH: basic allowance for housing. not paid while living base. based on grade, dependency status, geographic equation. - BAS: basic allowance for subsistence. All officers get $253.38 per month - Uniform: Uniform and Equipment Allowance. Often referred to as "Clothing Allowance". Officers get One time payment of $400 . Enlisted get Annual Payment (on anniversary of member's enlistment date).

List the USAF organizational structure from the President to the flight level.

President Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Air Force United State Air Force Chief of Staff Air Education Training Command Air University Commander Holm Center Commander AFROTC Commander AFROTC Southeast Region Commander AFROTC Detachment Commander (165) - professor of aerospace studies Operations Flight Commander Wing Commander Vice Wing commander (wing staff) *Operations Group Commander Squadron Commander Flight Commander Flight

***Differentiate among the four viewpoints on war: Pacifism, Realism, Holy War, and Just War Theory.

REALISM - Wars are clashes of power and interest - Moral constraints should never be put above a nation's self-interest - Focuses on military necessity, where all methods can or should be used to achieve victory: -- Burning of Atlanta in Civil War -- Bombing civilian centers in WWII PACIFISM - "Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. - Opposes war as a means of settling disputes and advocates use of arbitration, surrender, or even migration - Spectrum ranges: -- Avoidance of war at all costs -- War only as a last resort HOLY WAR - Wars aren't merely human affairs: -- Divine instruments of judgment -- Authorized by God -- God responsible for outcome - Cosmic battle between Good and Evil JUST WAR THEORY - Killing is morally unacceptable... - Determine when war is morally justified and define actions that are permissible - Focuses on: -- Protection of non-combatants -- Wage war by clearly defined rules - Bottom line: Fight for a just cause and employ just means

***Technical vs. Non-Technical

Technical Areas: Engineering, Computer Science

What is the AFOQT?

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is a standardized test similar to the SAT and ACT. The AFOQT measures aptitudes and is used to select applicants for officer commissioning programs, such as Officer Training School (OTS) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (Air Force ROTC).

Identify when saluting is appropriate - esp when senior approaches

The salute is a respectful greeting exchanged between members of the same profession. It's an everyday courtesy based on mutual respect. It's one of the traditions that bind military personnel together. Salutes are required when you're in uniform. They're exchanged on- and off-duty and on- and off-base. Salutes are exchanged when meeting outdoors and must be rendered during ceremonial occasions and in public gatherings when the National Anthem or the bugle call "To the Colors" is played. The salute is also required during situations outdoors when the US flag is honored and during the playing of "Ruffles and Flourishes" when specific individuals are being honored. Salutes are rendered as a courtesy. They're required between those junior and those senior in rank. If individuals are equal in rank, salutes may be exchanged. If juniors walking together meet a senior, the juniors salute simultaneously. If a junior salutes a group of seniors, the seniors return the salute simultaneously. There are no set rules regarding how close or how far away a junior must be in order to render a salute. When a junior recognizes a senior, the junior should initiate a salute. As a rule of thumb, a salute should be initiated by the junior member, a verbal greeting exchanged by both members, with a return salute by the senior member. This action occurs very quickly, usually within a distance of six paces. You're not expected to initiate or to return a salute if it's impractical or dangerous to do so. The salute is intended to be a dignified military greeting, not a test of manual dexterity. Therefore, you aren't required to give a salute when encumbered (that is, when both hands are full), but you should give a verbal greeting. If you recognize an officer of one of our sister services or a sovereign power, you should salute in the normal manner. If a group of individuals (standing still, not in formation) is approached by a senior, the first person who recognizes the senior should call the rest to attention, and each individual should render a hand salute. If the group is walking, all should salute simultaneously. If a group of individuals is in formation and a senior approaches, the person in charge of the formation should call the formation to attention, and then only the person in charge should salute. If a formation is marching, it continues the march while only the person in charge salutes. Members of work details do not salute; however, the individual in charge of the detail comes to attention and salutes while the other members continue with their duties. If an officer stops to converse with an enlisted member or another officer junior in grade salutes should be exchanged before and after their conversation. This is, in effect, "reporting to" the senior ranking of cer. Salutes are not exchanged between enlisted members. Second lieutenants are required to salute first lieutenants. The "unwritten rule" that there is no rank amongst lieutenants does not follow military standards. When you enter a military installation a gate guard will check your ID card. If it is a military member, they will salute officers. It is customary to return the salute whether you are in uniform or wearing civilian clothes.

Wigs and Hairpieces?

These items must conform to the same standards required for natural hair. They must be of good quality and fit properly. They must not exceed limits stated for natural hair, and personnel engaged in aircraft flight line or in-flight operations may not wear them. Males desiring to wear a wig or hairpiece must have their medical records documented to wear a wig or hairpiece to cover baldness or disfigurement. Other male personnel are not authorized to wear a wig or hairpiece.

Jewelry:

Watch: A watch, if worn, will be conservative (for example, solid color black, brown, silver or gold). Prohibited examples are diamond covered, neon, bright colors, and bands that exceed one-inch width. Rings: A maximum of three rings can be worn. Wedding sets count as one ring when worn as a set. Thumb rings are not authorized. Bracelet: Airmen may wear one bracelet around the wrist if it is conservative, presents a proper military image, is no wider than 1/2 inch, gold or silver in color, and doesn't subject the wearer to potential injury. Bracelets espousing support for cause, philosophy, individual or group are not authorized. The only exception to this is the traditional metal POW/MIA/ KIA bracelets. Earrings: Women may wear small (not exceeding six millimeters in diameter), spherical, conservative diamond, gold, white pearl, silver, or spherical pierced or clip earrings with all uniforms unless safety considerations dictate otherwise. When worn, earrings will fit tightly against the ear and won't extend below the earlobe. (The band connecting non-pierced earrings may extend slightly below the earlobe.) Only one earring or healing post may be worn on or in each lower earlobe. Male Airmen are not authorized to wear earrings on a military installation, or while in uniform or in civilian attire for official duty. Body Piercing: Airmen may not wear any type of ornamentation in any pierced, exposed part of the body (except ears, as previously mentioned). This includes the tongue and any body part where the affixed ornamentation is visible through the uniform. This applies at any time the Airman is on a military installation, whether in- or out-of-uniform, on- or off- duty. Tattoos and Branding: Tattoos/brands/body markings anywhere on the body that are obscene, commonly associated with gangs, extremist, and/or supremacy organizations, or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are prohibited both in and out of uniform. Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, and Contact Lenses: Glasses or sunglasses may not be worn around the neck, exposed; hanging anywhere on the uniform; or on the top of the head. There may be conservative ornamentation on nonprescription sunglasses or eyeglasses. Frames may be black or brown material; gold or silver wire; and have a small same-color logo on the frame or lens. Conservative, clear, slightly-tinted, or photosensitive lenses are authorized. Conservative sunglasses and photosensitive-type eyeglasses may be worn while outdoors but may not be worn in formation (unless for medical reasons and when authorized by a commander or commandant on the advice of a medial official). Contact lenses will be natural looking in shape and design. They will be clear in color and not change the color of the Airman's natural eye color.

Describe the correct procedure for reporting to a senior officer.

When reporting to an officer in his/her office, knock once on the door. When told to enter, walk directly (squaring any corners) to within two paces of the desk, come to attention (eyes caged forward), and salute. Hold your salute until it is returned and remain standing at attention until you are dismissed or told to be seated. If you have been directed to report, you will state, "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet (last name) reports or reports as ordered." If you are reporting on your own, you will state appropriately: • "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet (last name) reports to ask a question." • "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet (last name) reports to make a statement." At the end of the conversation ask, "Will that be all, Sir (Ma'am)?" The officer will acknowledge, then from the same location you reported in, salute and state, "Good morning (afternoon or evening), Sir (Ma'am)." After your salute is returned, drop your salute, execute the proper facing movement and depart. Note: If the officer states, "That will be all" or "You are dismissed" before you ask, "Will that be all, Sir (Ma'am)," then do not ask that question; just salute and render the appropriate exit greeting such as, "Good evening, Sir (Ma'am)." If you're in frequent working contact with a senior, the senior may waive the saluting requirement. You'll still be expected to salute when reporting to other senior officers/POC

Identify key elements within and related to a typical Air Force Wing structure (what are the key groups)

a level of command below the NAF (numbered air force) or higher headquarters. A wing has a distinct mission with significant scope. A wing is usually composed of a primary mission group (eg: operations or training) and the necessary supporting groups. A wing is the only echelon of command that can deploy and sustain itself for an indefinite length of time. A wing has four groups within: Operations, Maintenance, Maintenance Support and Medical. types: Operations Wing, Air Base Wing, Specialized Mission Wing,

Recall the responsibilities of the Public Affairs Office (PAO).

handle all media requests; monitor AF/media interaction;