Baylor University AS 1101 Exam 2 AFROTC

Kahoot: what is the allowance officers receive for living off base?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

Kahoot: which of the following is not one of the factors that dominate War?

Policy

Identify the basic themes of war.

Politics and Violence are intertwined War is policy "...that fights battles instead of writing notes" war is the contiuation of politics with the addition of other means

3XXX

Support Example: Security Force/ Force Support

Explain the differences between groups and teams.

Teams: stronger sense of identification Common goals or task task interdependence More differentiated and specialized roles between team members

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

"Weapons": Operations 1XXX "Engines": Logistics 2XXX "fuselage" Support 3XXX, Medical, 4XXX Professional 5XXX and Acquisitions 6XXX

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

World War I- The Chemist's War World War II - The Physicists' War World War III - The information Researchers' War World War IV- The Social Scientists' War

Kahoot: Your Basic Pay is determined by which of the following?

Year of service and grade

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

an instrument of policy, strategy or culture a complex and chaotic human endeavor a clash of opposing wills

Kahoot: What is the function of the Secretary of the Air Force?

conduct the administrative affairs of the Air Force

Kahoot: Team members usually have a stronger sense of among themselves than group members do.

identification

Kahoot: War is the combination of...

policy and Violence

Identify characteristics of effective teams.

(Empowerment) Capabilities: the appropriate number and mix of team members (Teamwork) Practices: manages its time, resources and work methods effectively ( Purpose)Clarity: clearly understand the goals to achieve and roles of each member (Empowerment) Power: a cohesive unit and has confidence in its ability (Teamwork) Participation: team maximizes the full involvement and contribution of its members (purpose) Commitment work is important and expends the necessary energy to achieve its objectives.

Kahoot: 1. Operations (pilot/Intel) 2. Logistics (log. Readiness Officer) 3. Support (security forces/force support) 4. Medical 5.Professional (Chaplin/JAG) 6. Acquisition (engineers/ chemists/ finance)

1.1XXX 2.2XXX 3.3xxx 4.4xxx 5.5xxx 6.6xxx

Kahoot: How many days of leave does an active duty members earn in a year?

30 days

Kahoot: Realism is based on which of the following

Achieving victory in the most expeditious manner possible

6XXX

Acquisition Example: Engineers/Chemists/Finance

Kahoot: Clausewitz defines War as a(n)

Act of Violence to compel our enemy to do our will

Kahoot: Realism is based on which of the following?

Act of violence to compel our enemy to do our will

State the Air Force education programs available to military members

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Tuition Assistance Post 9/11 GI Bill

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

Basic Pay: based on Grade and Time In Service Special Pay:: specialized skills or specified locations Incentive Pay: Perform hazardous duties, regardless of location (aviation career and hazardous duty) Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): based on grade, Dependency status, and Geographic location (not paid while living on base) Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS): same for all officers and 253.39 per month Uniform and Equipment Allowance: Officers: one time payment of $400 Enlisted: annual Payment (on anniversary of member's enlistment date)

CBT knowledge

DO NOT: share classified info agree to an interview about the military without getting it approved give your opinion IF it goes against military/politician values DO: promote positivity about the military Get permission from public affairs if unsure Think of a scenario about when it is appropriate/inappropriate to share things.

Identify principles of effective teams.

Empowerment Teamwork Purpose

List the three factors that dominate war.

Fog: difficulty to see and understand what's happening in battle Friction: easy in war planning made difficult in reality. Chance: Plain dumb luck and Fourtune

Kahoot: what are the four stages of growth IN Order?

Forming, Nrrming, storming and performing

Explain the Four stages of group growth

Forming: abstract discussion, identify the task and complaints Norming : personal discussion, common goals, cohesion Storming: arguing, bid for power and tension Performing: constructive self-change, conflict management and teamwork

USAF Organization

HQ USAF, MAJCOMs, Numbered Air Forces, Wings, Groups, Squadrons and Flights

Kahoot: What is the function of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?

Handles proper utilization of the enlisted force.

2XXX

Logistics Example Logistics readiness officer

Kahoot: What is the function of the Chief of staff of the Air Force?

Maintains the efficiency and operational readiness of the Air Force

4XXX

Medical Example: Nurse/ Doctor

Identify the benefits of the medical, legal, and liturgical services offered by the Air Force.

Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) a clinic and hospital Tricare- Military Health Care Program (medical and dental care provided to active duty airman) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) provides free legal assistance to military members and their families Example: Civil Law and Claims Area Defense Counsel (ADC) provides legal advice and representation Example: Military Law only Liturgical service: confidential conseling, morale and spiritual services for base population

1XXX

Operations Examples: Pilot/Intel

Kahoot: What are the groups belongs to a typical Air Force Wing?

Operations, Maintenance, Mission Support and Medical

5XXX

Professional Example Chaplin and JAG

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 Holy War: Wars aren't merely human affairs Cosmic battle between good and Evil Pacifism: opposes war as a means of settling disputes and advocates use arbitration, surrender, or even migration Just War Theory: Fight for a just cause and employ just means

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

Self-governing Service Organization SPecialized Expertise Continuing Education

squadrons

The is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can.

Wings

The is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general.

Kahoot: Tricare is managed-care program that the military member is automatically enrolled in?

True

State how leave is accrued and used.

Use or Lose policy: 60-day carry over 2 1/2 days earned every month = 30 days/yr

Kahoot: which of the following comes next in the list? HQ USAF, MAJcoms, Numbered AF,

WIngs, Groups, Squadrons, Flights

Define war according to Clausewitz.

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