AS100 exam 2 questions????

Which level of Air Force doctrine states the most fundamental and enduring beliefs that describe and guide the proper use, presentation, and organization of forces in military action (Chapters 1, 2, 3)?

Basic Doctrine

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

Which echelon does not have the capability to sustain itself?

Squadron

Which level of doctrine describes the proper employment of specific Air Force assets (Chapters 1, 2, 3)?

Tactical Doctrine

She was the first female Major General in the US Air Force?

Jeanne Holm

Levels of command

MAJCOM-NAF-WING-GROUPS-SQUADRONS- FLIGHT

The mission of the US Air Force is to:

fly, fight, and win ... in air, space, and cyberspace

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

The US Air Force was established by the National Security Act, signed by President Harry S. Truman, on what date?

18 September 1947

The two distinct elements associated with Counterland Operations are (Doctrine Annex 3-03): __________________ and __________________.

Air Interdiction and Close Air Support

The wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for this period of time.

An indefinite period of time

These key roles act for and with the authority of the Secretary of the Air Force on any matters within their respective areas of responsibility.

Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force

In 1918, this figure- who was initially ridiculed and now revered- demonstrated airpower strategies still used today when he gathered a multi-national force of aircraft and conducted coalition operations against Germany

Billy Mitchell

This key role represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the AF and represents their interests to the American public and to those in all levels of government.

Chief Master Sergeant of the AF (CMSAF)

Which position is the military head of the Air Force and is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for the efficiency and operational readiness of the force?

Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)

Which Air Force Operation is best described by the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission (Doctrine Annex 3-30)?

Command and Control

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 mission integrates offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of control of the air (Doctrine Annex 3-01)?

Counterair Operations

Which mission is "the synchronization and integration of the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems, and analysis and production capabilities across the globe to enable current and future operations." (Doctrine Annex 2-0)?

Global Integrated ISR

Flexible units made up of two or more squadrons are called:

Groups

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

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

These subdivisions of the Air Force perform specific duties that are organized functionally within the United States and geographically overseas, providing a broad, overall mission.

Major Commands

Operational and warfighting activities are conducted at this level of command.

Numbered air forces

What is directly below MAJCOMS?

Numbered air forces

What are the groups belonging to a typical Air Force Wing?

Operations, Maintenance, Mission Support, Medical

What is the mission of the Air Mobility Command?

Provide global air mobility...right effects, right place, right time.

What is the mission statement for Air Combat Command?

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

This key role is not directly involved in military operations.

Secretary of the Air Force

Whose key role conducts the administrative affairs of the department of the Air Force and is directly responsible to the Secretary of Defense?

Secretary of the Air Force

Modernization- including replacement and repairs- of the Air Force aircraft fleet is necessary because it was predominantly acquired during which time frame?

The Cold War

This key role works directly with the Air Staff, making decisions and issuing orders in the name of the Chief of Staff.

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force

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