AF Heritage and Values Midterm Fall 2020

What is the maximum number of rings authorized for wear while in uniform? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

3 (Airmen may wear a total of no more than three rings; wedding sets count as one ring when worn as a set.)

What is the maximum bulk for women's hair? A. 1 inch B. 1 ¼ inch C. 3 inches D. There is no maximum bulk for women's hair.

3 inches (Allows for proper wear of headgear. Also, All locs, braids, and twists, when worn will be of uniform dimension, no wider than one inch.)

The bulk of a male's hair may not exceed: A. 1 inch B. 1 ¼ inch C. 1 ½ inch D. 2 inches

1 1/4 inch (regardless of length)

POC is the abbreviation for _____? A. Professional Officer Course B. Primary Officer Course C. Principle Officer Course D. Professor of Officership and Cadets

Professional Officer Course

Which program is a 24-day program comprised of strenuous physical training, conditioning, ground and tower training, and culminates in five static-line parachute jumps? A. AF Academy Freefall (AFAFF) Parachute Training Program B. Af Academy Soaring (SOAR) Program C. Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) Program D. Army Airborne Training (AAT) Program

Army Airborne Training (AAT) Program

True or False. Completion of the GMC guarantees advancement to the POC.

False

True or False. If your sunglasses are prescription or your glasses are photosensitive you may wear them in a military formation. A. True B. False

False (Sunglasses and photosensitive lenses are not authorized in formation, unless for medical reasons, e.g., PRK/lasik surgery and when authorized by a commander or commandant on the advice of a medical official.)

GMC is the abbreviation for _____? A. General Minded Cadets B. General Military Course C. Grading of Military Course D. Good Military Cadets

General Military Course

Which of the following is NOT a course objective of AFROTC? A. Know the benefits afforded members of the military B. Know and develop productive life skills C. Know what career opportunities are available to you as an Air or Space Force officer D. Know all Air Force history

Know all Air Force history

The last name nametape will be worn: A. Above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer's left. B. Below the upper ABU pocket on the wearer's right. C. Above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer's right.

Above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer's right.

Name the test used to be eligible for the POC. A. American College Test (ACT) B. Skills Knowledge Test (SKT) C. Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) D. Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)

The Core Values are important to Air and Space professionals because they: A. are behaviors one must practice in everyday life. B. provide a moral framework for military activities. C. help men and women of the Air and Space Forces get the recognition and promotion they deserve. D. help increase the technical proficiency necessary to get the mission done.

provide a moral framework for military activities. (The Core Values are the bedrock of leadership in the Air and Space Forces and provide a moral framework for military activities.)

Preparation for Field Training occurs during which Leadership Laboratory year? A. AS 100 B. AS 200 C. AS 300 D. AS 400

AS 200

What percentage of class attendance must be met to be given a grade? A. 90 B. 80 C. 75 D. 70

80

Which Air and Space Studies course is focused on Leadership and Management? A. AS 100 B. AS 200 C. AS 300 D. AS 400

AS 300

Where can students find a listing of assignments and testing requirements? A. The university catalog of courses B. AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill C. AFROTC Detachment syllabus D. AS100 student study guide

AFROTC Detachment syllabus

To be qualified for the General Military Course you must: A. Be a full-time student, at least 14, be in good physical condition, and of good moral character. B. Have a 2.0 Cum GPA, a 150 PFT, a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a well rounded individual. C. Be a full time student, have a 2.0 Cum GPA, a 150 PFT score, a U.S. Citizen, and be at least 18 years old. D. Be at least 14, be in good physical condition, and of good moral character, have no felonies on your record.

Be a full-time student, at least 14, be in good physical condition, and of good moral character.

To be qualified for the Professional Officer Course you must meet all of the GMC criteria and: A. Be a GMC in good standing, have at least a 3.0 Cum GPA, pass the AFOQT, pass the PFT, attempt a field training training encampment, meet weight standards. B. Have 2 academic years remaining, pass the AFOQT, be selected by a board of Air Force officers, and successfully complete field training. C. Be a full time student, have a 2.0 cum GPA, a 150 PFT score, pass the AFOQT, be selected by the Det Commander. D. Be of good moral character, have 2 academic years remaining, successfully complete field training, complete all graduation and commissioning requirements.

Have 2 academic years remaining, pass the AFOQT, be selected by a board of Air Force officers, and successfully complete field training.

The Air Corp Tactical School developed doctrine, principles and philosophy on: A. Low-altitude bombing. B. Balloon reconnaissance tactics. C. High-altitude daylight, Strategic Bombing. D. Improving battleship design which would eliminate the need for airpower.

High-altitude daylight, Strategic Bombing. (The new doctrine switched airpower emphasis from ground support to Strategic Bombing. The philosophy saw bomber aircraft, heavily armed, flying in large formations and conducting high-altitude daylight bombings against carefully selected targets with precision.)

Air Force ROTC is divided into the GMC and ________? A. Cadet Trainers B. POC C. Cadre D. Cadet staff

POC

The Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corp first used aircraft for a military purpose, mostly for Observation, in: A. Pursuing 'Pancho' Villa back into Mexico after he attacked Columbus, New Mexico in 1916. B. Using balloons to observe Japanese forces during the Battle of Antietam. C. Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell leading combined US, British and French airpower at the Battle of St. Mihiel in 1935. D. Strategic Bombing of Germany in 1941.

Pursuing 'Pancho' Villa back into Mexico after he attacked Columbus, New Mexico in 1916. (Pursued, but did not capture.)

The rank you'll be awarded upon graduation and commissioning is _______? A. Lieutenant select B. First Lieutenant C. Second Lieutenant D. Third Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Which of these is an acceptable grooming criterion for cadets who dye their hair? A. The hair must look natural when dyed. B. The hair must be dyed black or blonde only. C. The dye must be removable within three days. D. Males may only dye their hair with the PAS' permission.

The hair must look natural when dyed. (If applied dyes, tints, bleaches, and frostings must result in natural hair colors.)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Air Force ROTC A. Scholarships B. Stipends C. Extracurricular Activities D. Training with SPECOPS

Training with SPECOPS

True or False. Cadets receive a stipend during the summer between their AS300 and AS400 years.

True

Women may wear the following types of earrings while in uniform: A. White diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver round or square earrings. B. Any earring that is in good taste and presents a professional image. C. Diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver hoop pierced or clip earrings. D. Diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver star-shaped pierced or clip earrings.

White diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver round or square earrings. (No more than 6 mm in diameter.)

What was the US Army unit, founded in 1907 that took "charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects", but didn't have own any airplanes yet. A. Air Service of the US Air Force B. Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corp C. Air Corp Tactical School D. The Department of Defense, as established by the National Security Act of 1947 E. Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986

Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corp (Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corp was originally a balloon force in 1907, until they acquired their first 'air machine' (airplane) in 1908.)

What combatant arm of the Army provided airpower in France in World War I? A. Air Delivery Service of the US Navy B. Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corp C. Air Corp Tactical School D. Air Service of the US Army

Air Service in the US Army

Which of the following BEST describes the Core Value of Integrity First? A. A passion for continuous improvement. B. A moral compass and foundation for trust. C. Embracing expectations and requirements of the profession of arms. D. Seeking out developmental education to stay in the best physical, mental, and moral shape.

A moral compass and foundation for trust. (Integrity is the single most important part of character and involves doing the right thing all the time. It is a moral compass that keeps us on the right path and is the foundation upon which trust is built. It helps ensure our thoughts and actions align with what is right.)

Which of the following is included with strategic bombing and its impacts. The evolution of strategic bombing included: A. Airplanes can have strategic effects as demonstrated in the sinking of the battleship Osfriesland. B. During World War II, Strategic Bombing was used against German industry and economy. C. The Air Corps Tactical School developed air doctrine, principles and philosophy on high-altitude daylight, strategic bombing. D. All of the above.

All of the above. (A: In 1921, in yet another airpower demonstration, Mitchell had Air Service bombers conduct a mock attack, sinking the more modern warships captured during World War I, the light cruiser Frankfurt and the battleship Ostfriesland were both quickly sunk by Billy Mitchell's bombers. The sinking of a modern battleship Ostfriesland stunned and embarrassed the Navy. B: The US and British commanders attacking petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) targets in an effort to further cripple the German defense industry. C: The new doctrine switched airpower emphasis from ground support to Strategic Bombing. The philosophy saw bomber aircraft, heavily armed, flying in large formations and conducting high-altitude daylight bombings against carefully selected targets with precision.)

What did Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell of the US Army's Air Service publicly stated airplanes could protect the United States better than the US Navy, and to prove it: A. Bombed and sank the modern battleship Ostfriesland, showed how airpower can defeat sea power. B. Suggested more construction funds for Navy's battleships. C. Publicly supported the airpower rational of the National Defense Administration. D. Recommended the Air Service be abolished and its airplanes given to the US Navy.

Bombed and sank the modern battleship Ostfriesland, showed how airpower can defeat sea power. (Antagonized US Navy's Admirals.)

Which of the following is NOT a course objective of AFROTC? A. Know the benefits afforded members of the military B. Know and develop productive life saving skills C. Know what career opportunities are available to you as an Air or Space Force officer D. Demonstrate basic oral and written communication skills

Know and develop productive life saving skills

How are the virtues related to the Air Force Values? A. The virtues are behaviors that demonstrate one truly values the Core Values. B. The Core Values are measurable standards that ensure Air and Space professionals will live with virtue and honor. C. Adherence to the Core Value is required, while adherence to the virtues is recommended but not required. D. The virtues were developed in response to a need for ethical decision-making framework for military leaders and led to the establishment of the Core Values.

The virtues are behaviors that demonstrate one truly values the Core Values. (The assigned reading., America's Air Force: A Profession of Arms (The Littoe Blue Book) and lesson plan state that the virtues are the actions and characteristics that demonstrate one truly values the Core Values. They are evidence that the Air and Space professional's moral framework is defined by the Core Values.)

All the items below are true about AFROTC classes except: A. The classes are taught by members of the USAF and USSF B. You will come to "attention" when an officer enters the room C. You will come to "attention" when any USAF or USSF member enters the room D. You will come to "attention" when an officer leaves the room

You will come to "attention" when any USAF or USSF member enters the room