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| Question | Answer |
| IDENTIFY THE "ULTIMATE" AND "DIRECT" SOURCES OF AN OFFICER'S AUTHORITY | Direct Source: President Ultimate Source: Constitution |
| IDENTIFY THE OFFICER TYPES OF AUTHORITY | Legal Authority Moral Authority |
| EXPLAIN LEGAL AUTHORITY | Authority explicitly stated in directives Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) Air Force Instructions (AFI) Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) Federal, State, & Military Laws |
| Moral Authority | Authority based on ethics & values Professional judgment & decision-making |
| EXPLAIN THE GUIDELINES THAT MUST BE MET FOR AN ORDER TO ENFORCABLE | UCMJ Customs & Courtesies Good Order & Discipline |
| Limits to Authority | Command Function Lawful orders Due Process of Law Private Lives American Citizens |
| IDENTIFY AN OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES | Mission Higher Headquarters Collateral Units Unit Welfare Individuals Yourself Act Decisively Community |
| Identify the “ultimate” and “direct” sources of an officer’s authority | - Ultimate - US Constitution - Direct - President of the United States |
| Identify the types of officer authority | - Legal - Specifically stated in directives (AFI, Laws, DODI) - US Code - Federal laws - Title 5 - roles of civilian - Title 10 - Federal armed forces (active duty) - Title 32 - roles of the USNG not on federal status - Moral Authority - Authority based on ethics and values (judgment) |
| Explain the guidelines that must be met for an order to be enforceable | - Within the authority of the issuing officer, related to military duty, morale, disciple. It must be clear and unequivocal, and received and understood. |
| Given a scenario, distinguish between properly and improperly applied military authority | READ |
| Identify an officer’s responsibilities | TOP DOWN PRIORITIZES: - Mission - Always mission first - HHQ - squadron commander is responsible to his/her superiors for performing a mission - Collateral Units - If supporting a collateral unit increases overall mission effectiveness then support the collateral unit - Unit Welfare - you are responsible for its success or failure, and the actions of your subordinates - Individuals - treatment of your people according to the concepts of democracy and the dignity of people is an element of your responsibility fundamental to your leadership. - Yourself - You must strive for self-discipline, have the courage to carry out your convictions, keep yourself in good physical and mental condition - Act Divisively - you have the prime responsibility. You’ll be required to make many on-the-spot decisions, which must be acted upon immediately and which will affect your unit. - Community - your responsibility to adhere to community and Air Force standards of conduct and appearance. |
| Given a scenario, correctly prioritize tasks with respect to an officer’s responsibility. | READ |
| Explain the purpose of an informative briefing | To inform the audience on a region or country |
| Describe the grading requirements for the informative briefing | - Holm Center Form 6, Briefing Evaluation Sheet Refer to syllabus for grading weight |
| Define each Reserve category | - Ready Reserve - Ready Reserve consists of units and individuals subject to be ordered to active duty to augment the Active Forces in time of war or national emergency - Standby Reserve -personnel who have completed all obligated or required service or have been removed from the Ready Reserve due to circumstances or civilian employment, ineligibility for mobilization, temporary hardship, or disability - Retired Reserve - Personnel who have completed their contracts but not reached 60 |
| Identify the categories that make up the Ready Reserves | - Selected Reserve - They are deployable within 72 hours of notice. They have priority over other Reserve elements - Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) - a manpower pool of pretrained individuals who have already served in active component units or in the Selected Reserve and have some part of their Military Service Obligation (MSO) remaining - Inactive National Guard - Enlisted members who can be called upon |
| State how the Air National Guard differs constitutionally from the USAF | - two specific clauses - provide a militia to execute laws - Military militia are expressly provided for by the constitution. |
| State the chains of command for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard | - ANG - Federal status - Respective State/Governor, CSAF, SECDEF,CINC - State status - ANG unit, State adjutants general, State governor, - Reserve - |
| Identify the four categories of Reserve accessibility | Full Mobilization Unlimited/Duration of war (via Congress)/emerg + 6 mon Partial Mobilization 1M for 24 months -Pres must notify Congress) Pres Selected Recall (PSRC) 200k available for 270 days Volunteer Fills 95% of the deployments w/ volunteers |
| State the USCG’s three core missions | - Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, and Maritime Stewardship |
| State the Navy’s mission | - maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas |
| Know the principal components of the Department of the Navy | The Navy Department, the operating forces, including the Marine Corps, the reserve components, and, in time of war, the U.S. Coast Guard |
| State the aspects of naval doctrine | Surface Warfare destruction or neutralization of enemy surface combatants and merchant vessels Air Warfare destruction of enemy air platforms and airborne weapons, whether launched from air, surface, subsurface, or land platforms. It comprises all the measures that are employed in achieving air superiority Undersea Warfare destruction or neutralization of enemy submarines. The aim of USW warfare is to deny the enemy the effective use of submarines. Strike Warfare Mine Warfare Amphibious Warfare joint service operation that is launched from the sea by an amphibious task force (ATF) embarked on Naval ships or craft. |
| -Define corrective supervision | -process a leader uses to promote change in individual behavior in a job related situation. It’s the ability of the supervisor to intervene as necessary to improve a subordinate’s performance |
| Explain the steps of the Intervention Process Model | Make a considered decision to intervene Identify what needs to be corrected and decide if intervention is needed Use supportive and assertive interaction Avoid defense-producing tech, know how to fix the issue, select a time and place Involve the person w/ the problem in develop a solution Describe the situation, foster participation, interact on the problem to develop a solution Step 4. Put the Issue in Perspective Lay the foundation and reinforce with positive to sustain |
| Identify ways to involve the counselee in developing solutions to problems. | Interact on possible solutions. § Encourage follower identification of alternatives. § Agree on solution and follow-up action. § Include leader as well as follower action if relevant. § Put follow-up dates on calendar. |
| Differentiate between aggressive, assertive, and passive communication | Aggressive - Assertion at the expense of others. Assertive - Assertion without showing disrespect for others Passive - Non-assertion--takes no action to support self or others |
| Explain the concept of Air Force mentoring | a relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally |
| Summarize the attributes of a mentee | Committed to expanding capes, open and receptive, focused on achieving goals, able to accept feedback, able to communicate and work w/ others |
| Explain the benefits of the mentoring process | Mentor Challenge Positive influence on the next generation Opportunity for self-development Self-esteem boast Mentee Non-threatening learning opportunity Support and reassurance Develops expertise and tech knowledge Reaching full potential |
| Define foreign policy | - the goals and guidelines that shape the conduct of American relations with other nations of the world. |
| Define national security policy | - deals with the protection of the nation’s people and territories against physical assault and protection of vital economic and political interests, the loss of which could threaten fundamental values and the vitality of the nation |
| Describe the three groups that form public opinion | Uniformed Public 3/4 population - doesn’t regularly seek information about foreign affairs, and it does not form opinions consistently unless its own interest are directly affected by events (e.g., war), an event receives wide publicity Informed Public public consists of citizens who regularly keep up with, and form, opinions about foreign affairs and national security policy Effective Public 5% of pop - actively seeks to influence policy and makes |
| Identify the main ideas of our foreign policies from 1776 to the present | - Isolationism - avoid political association with Europe and others. - Imperialism - Collection and expansion across other regions - Pacifism - Policy of non resistance - UN cooperation - major powers cooperation towards - Containment - Securing American ideals - Post Containment - Enhance America's values - Preemptive strike - Hit first and hard - National renewal and global - advancing our interest |
| Identify the main ideas of each of our deterrent strategies | - Massive Retaliation strat - Mutual destruction - Graduated Response - .Controlled response over time - Flexible Response - Forces across the world to influence affairs - Realistic Deterrence - Reinforced response via aid/hardware support - Contemporary containment - support by declaring worthy all armed resistance to communism, whether foreign or internally imposed |
| List the missions of the Marines | - Organize, train, and equip to provide Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) of combined arms, together with supporting air components |
| Describe the Marines’ operational concepts of maneuver and combined arms | Maneuver warfare is defined in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1 as a warfighting philosophy that seeks to shatter the enemy’s cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions, which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which he cannot cope - Combined Arms - full integration of arms in such a way that in order to counteract one attack, the enemy must make themselves more vulnerable to another |
| Identify the primary missions of Marine aviation | - Participate as the supporting air component of FMFs in the seizure and defense of advanced naval bases - Conduct land operations essential to the prosecution of the naval campaign |
| State the purpose of the AEF concept | to organize, train, and equip to deploy and sustain our air and space capabilities for military operations worldwide |
| Describe the elements of AEF | Predictability based on a recurring deployment rotation so Airmen are aware of when they are deployment vulnerable Equitability spreads deployments more equally across the force, which reduces stress on particular Airmen Transparency Allows Airmen to understand the how, when, and why of deployments |
| State the importance of readiness on mission accomplishment | the ability to fulfill the requirements of the mission If we are not ready, we are unable to fulfill our capability and duty as Airmen. Being ready means we are able and ready to complete the mission |
| Identify the types of pay | - Basic Pay - increased on even increments / majority of pay - Special Pay - specialized skills/designated skills - Incentive Pay - hazardous duty or certain jobs |
| Recognize the different types of allowances | - BAH - allowance for living quarters = based on grade and dependents - BAS - fixed amount for substances - Uniform - All officers to sustained uniform wear - PCS - AF picks up the cost of a major move - TDY - extended duty pay (rentals, lodging, family sep) |
| Identify the different types of leave a military member can take | -Ordinary - Common leave granted as requested, COUNTS AGAINST LEAVE BALANCE - Convalescent - non-chargeable leave used for the purpose of medical care, DOESNT COUNT AGAINST LEAVE BALANCE - Emergency leave - when an individual can give evidence that an emergency exists and that granting leave may contribute to alleviation of the emergency COUNTS AGAINST LEAVE BALANCE - Delay en Route - Delay En Route is leave granted in excess of authorized travel time during movements under orders. If leave goes beyond orders, it's charged against leave balance |
| State how leave is accrued and used | - 2.5 days per month - used at up to balance - While on leave, member still earns all allowances and pay |
| State the purpose of the ACA | - Formal communication intended to increase Airmen interaction and support at all levels |
| Identify which Airmen are required to receive an ACA | - AB-->Col |
| State when ACA sessions are held for each rank | - initial (w/ 60 days) for all AB-->Col - Midterm - 180 day for all AB-->SMSgt and lt-->Lt Cols - End of reporting cycle (in conjunction w/ EPR/OPR or 60 days) - mandatory for all AB-->TSgt and 2d Lt-->Capt |
| Describe the sources of rater errors | - Pitfalls include personal bias/low standards, stereotyping, loss of emotional control, limited observation, reluctance to provide feedback, and inadequate planning |
| Identify the ways to avoid rater errors | Plan ahead and prepare the form, exhibit the right attitude, practice good observation skills, gather and report supporting information |
| Describe the Air Force leadership core competency of Negotiation | Fostering Collaborative Relationships” highlights the core competencies of “Influencing” and / or “Negotiating |
| Describe three considerations one must take into account when planning a cross-cultural negotiation | – Understand principles of negotiation – Use interpersonal communication to reduce tension and conflict between peoples – Persuade, influence, and collaborate with others to attain desired mission outcomes |
| Given a scenario, explain how the Air Force 3C skills of relate and communicate can impact the negotiation process. | Case studies |
| State the purpose of Enlisted Performance Reports (EPR | Provides a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and potential based on that performance. "official record of performance |
| Identify who is required to receive an EPR | All enlisted members with 20 months in the AF |
| Identify when an EPR is required | Annual with dates dependent on rank |
| Describe the promotion methods for enlisted personnel | Fully qualified -->E-4, WAPS - Time, testing, decorations |
| State an officer’s responsibilities to subordinates in the career progression system | Career development, seek out duties, provide time for a self-development, corrected deficiencies, recognized outstanding contributions |
| Describe the three tiers of the enlisted force structure | - Airman - wingman ship and followership - NCO - tech expertise, readiness, standards - SNCO - lead and manage teams |
| --> Identify the special positions a senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) can hold | 1st SGT, Superintendents, CCM, CCE, CMSAF, MFM, Commadant |
| Describe significant milestones in the evolution of the noncommissioned officer (NCO | SSgt - becoming front-line supervisors, proper and effective use of their subordinates time. - TSgt - TSgt must obtain maximum performance from each subordinate and ensure the mission is efficiently and effectively accomplished |
| State the purpose each of the enlisted Professional Military Education (PME) schools | - ALS - provide the skills necessary to become an effective first-line supervisor - NCOA - understand their position in the military structure and develop the skills necessary to be effective supervisors and leaders. - SNCOA - prepare senior NCOs to lead the enlisted force in the employment of air, space, and cyberspace power in support of national security objectives |
| Describe the traits of a good counselor. | Sincerity, Integrity, good listener |
| Identify the three counseling approaches: directive, nondirective, and eclectic | Directive Counselor driven - clear reason used when both know something is wrong Nondirective Counselee driven - Eclectic Selecting from various skills - mixing both |
| Explain the aspects of the three counseling skills: watching and listening, responding, and guiding | -Watching & listening- eye contact, posture, head nods, facial expressions - Responding - Questioning, summarizing, interpreting, informing, confronting - Guiding- using problem solving and decision skills to allow the counselee to figure things out with your help |
| Describe the three steps of the evaluation process | -Observation - requires planning/prep, comm, feedback -Evaluation - Observed performance against - predetermined standards, performance of others, members of the same AFSC/grade -Documentation - record the results, provides long term record, primary way of being identified as "best qualified" |
| 3 forms of documentation under the evaluation process | - Education/Training Report - used to document the time you attended the course (over 8 weeks), and how well you performed in that course. - OPR is to record an officer’s performance over a specific period (annual). - LOE cover periods of your performance too short to require an OPR |
| Describe the different types of performance reports and uses for each | AF FM 707, Officer Performance Report (Lt-Col) o Completed Annuallyo CRO o Minimum of 120 days of supervision · Training Report (AF FM 475) o Used for training of 8 weeks or more o File upon completion, interruption, or elimination from training. · Letter of Evaluation (AF FM 77) o Away from reporting official o CRO with less than 120 days supervision o Under supervision other than supervisor o Provides input to rater |
| State when performance reports are prepared | Annual reports are yearly, LOE - less then 120 days |
| Identify inappropriate comments for performance reports | Promotion rec., academic enrollments, acquittals', protested charges, drug abuse programs, race gender, age items |
| Describe “best” qualified and “fully” qualified promotions for officer personnel | - best - Used by HQ USAF promotions boards when considered to O-4-->06 - fully - Method used for promoting line officers O-1-->O-3 |
| Identify the five rules of supervision | - Get involved - know your people and the mission - Open channels of comm - encourage discussion (two-way) active listening - Give people a chance to develop - look at requirements, match people - Establish standards and stick to them - make them obtainable - personal/AF s - Provide feedback - Constructive, focus on the job, praise in public, disci private |
| Identify tasks that shouldn’t be delegated | Conceptual planning - high level org vision - Morale problems - address morale issue - Staff problems - on spot staff corrections - Pet projects - satisfy your own ideas |
| Identify common mistakes made by supervisors while delegating | Unclear delegation, Supervising to close (micromanaging), rushed delegation, improper selection of subordinates |
| Explain the four steps in delegation | - Define and assign - tasks (suitable and qualified), grant authority, and followup |
| Explain the concept of accountability as it relates to standards | - Standards are the basis and must be uniformly known, consistently applied, and non-selectivity enforced |
| Explain the relationship between standards, accountability and the AF Core Values. | accountability means living the core values as they guide us to uphold and enforce those , even at our own expense |
| Predict the impact of accountability on mission accomplishment | Lack of accountability, based on anything like race, age, rank, can cause dissent or lack of belief in the standard and decrease unit morale and lose leadership cred |
| Given a scenario, justify the appropriateness or inappropriateness of an officer’s actions with regard to the concept of accountability | READ LS 43 |
| Identify reasons why the Department of Defense employs civilians | To acquire abilities not otherwise available, To assure continuity of administration and operation. To obtain a nucleus of trained workers that can be expanded in an emergency. To free military personnel for military duties |
| Describe the differences between the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System | - GS - are the professional, technical managerial, clerical, administrative, and fiscal services. Established pay and job duties. -FWS - skilled or unskilled trades or crafts such as sheet metal workers, mechanics, and facility maintenance personnel. Wage System employees are paid on an hourly basis |
| State sources of supervisory guidance for people who supervise civilians | As a supervisor of civilian personnel, you’ll find the “36” series of publications especially helpful - Civilian Personnel Flight servicing civilian employees in its area |
| State the complaint channels available to civilian employees concerning discrimination | EO or Employment Opportunity Commission w/ US fed court |
| Differentiate between Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM | UCMJ - Code modified and consolidated the Army Articles of War, Articles for the Government of the Navy, and Disciplinary Laws of the Coast Guard. - MCM - address the field of military justice as thoroughly as possible under the restrictions of a working manual |
| Describe the need for a separate legal system for the military | - Increased discipline and military justice worldwide military justice is an essential tool for maintaining discipline, commanders must have a judicial system available whenever and wherever their units and personnel are deployed and applicable for mil specific crimes |
| Identify your rights in the Military Justice system | Right to not self-incriminate, right to council, and right to reasonable searches and seizures |
| Identify the methods used to maintain discipline | - Admin tools (LoC-->Article 15), UIF, Control roster |
| Describe the purpose of non-judicial punishment | gives commanders a tool for maintaining morale, discipline, and efficiency within their units (minor can depend on rank), correct and rehabilitate offenders |
| Objectives of rolling thunder | Interdict the flow of supplies from the north Force the north to stop supporting the Vietcong and quit the war Raise south Vietnamese morale Graduated response bombing and interdiction campaign |
| Identify the three types of courts-martial. | Summary Minor offenses, for enlisted members only Special Intermediate severity, mil judge e/ 3 members, General Most serious offenses, up to death penalty |
| Describe the functions of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and the ADC | - ADC proves legal experience to people being tried - SJA commander’s lawyer at each Air Force base and runs the installation legal office's |
| State the Department of Defense (DOD) policy on substance abuse | is DOD policy to prevent and eliminate drug and alcohol abuse and dependence from the DOD |
| State the steps a supervisor should take when a subordinate’s duty performance reveals a possible substance abuse problem | Counseling ---> Referral--->Reprimand--->Discharge-->Personal Action |
| State the five methods for identifying substance abusers | - Arrest, Apprehension, or investigating -Incident to Medical - CC referral - Drug Testing - Self-identification |
| Identify how the results of the four methods of urinalysis testing may or may not be used | - Inspection under UCMJ (consideration for discharge) Probable cause (consideration for discharge)), Command-Directed Exam (pointed - no discharge), Medical purposes (consideration for discharge) |
| Describe the Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program | of substance abuse; to minimize the negative consequences of substance abuse to the individual, family, and organization; to provide comprehensive education and treatment to individuals who experience problems attributed to substance abuse; and to return identified substance abusers to unrestricted duty status |
| Define UPRs and fraternization | - UPR - when personal relationships detract from the authority of superiors or result in, or reasonably create the appearance of, favoritism, misuse of office or position, or the abandonment of organizational goals for personal interests. - Fraternization - Fraternization is a personal relationship between an officer and an enlisted member which violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior in the Air Force and prejudices good order and discipline, discredits the armed services, or operates to the personal disgrace or dishonor of the officer involved |
| State the Air Force policy on professional relationships, UPRs and fraternization | based on customs of the armed forces; these customs were derived from the need to maintain discipline. There are two important aspects of this policy you must be familiar with: fraternization and superiors/subordinate relationships |
| List the elements of fraternization | The accused must be an officer or warrant officer, There must be an officer and enlisted involved (military equality), The accused must have known the member is enlisted., Must be specifically prohibited by the military service, Must be service discrediting. |
| Explain the effects of UPRs on the unit. | UPRs between Air Force members become matters of official concern when they adversely affect duty performance, morale, and discipline |
| State the Air Force policy on sexual harassment | sexual harassment is zero tolerance. Because the numbers of sexual harassment complaints filed and validated are both up, commanders are taking the zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment quite seriously |
| State commander/supervisory responsibilities regarding sexual harassment. | - actions taken should ensure the offender clearly understands the AF = 0 tolerance - special care to ensure reprisals of a direct or indirect nature do not take place W/ the complainant |
| Explain the various forms of sexual harassment. | - sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature |
| Summarize the effects of sexual harassment on mission accomplishment | Decrease the unit trust, moral and readiness |
| Identify informal and formal means of relief from sexual harassment | informal - complainant could seek out the potential harasser and communicate to him/her that their unwanted sexual behavior, gestures, or comments are unwelcome. - correction immediately, as it occurs - The EO staff providing advice but are not part of the resolution process. · several choices, ranging from their chain of command, legal office, security forces, the chaplain, Equal Opportunity office, Inspector General (IG) system, Congressional channels, or the US Attorney General. · formal complaints in writing to the EO office |
| Explain what penalties could be associated with sexual harassment | criminal and UCMJ |
| Identify violations of DoD 5500.7-R | Improper use of rank, utilize rank for benefits, making statements as a mil rep, continued sale of goods, gambling, utilizing insider info, utilizing mil title for benefit |
| Summarize the consequences of violating of DoD 5500.7-R. | - Punishment under the UCMJ |
| Explain the key rules of DoD 5500.7-R | - Gifts between employees - member can never accept gifts in return for influence, solicit gifts, or accept gifts if acceptance creates the appearance that it was given or received for improper influence. |
| Frequent Flyer Rules | may keep payments from a carrier for voluntarily vacating a transportation seat. However, no additional expenses (per diem or miscellaneous reimbursable) may be paid as a result of the traveler’s delay |
| Use of Government Phones | calls are limited to the conduct of official business; however, official business can include those calls “necessary in the interest of the Federal Government.” This may include personal calls to immediate family and for house or car repairs if they do not adversely affect duty performance, are of reasonable duration and frequency, and could not have been reasonably made at another time |
| Military Titles and Commercial Activities | general rule is you can’t use public office for private gain (labeled as “misuse of position”) and may not use grades or title in connection with commercial enterprises - Retirees may use military titles provided they clearly indicate retired status and do not discredit DoD or give the appearance of sponsorship, sanction, endorsement, or approval by DoD. |
| Honorarium | Prohibits accepting honorarium (payment) for an appearance, speech, or article. “Appearance” |
| Employment Issues | avoid conflicts between Air Force duties and prospective or actual employers |
| Gambling | shall not gamble while on federally owned or leased property while on duty |
| Name the threats and vulnerabilities to information systems | - event with the potential to cause harm to an information system in the form of destruction, disclosure, adverse modification of data, and/or denial of service |
| List virus prevention processes | Virus detection o Slow performance o Files disappearing inexplicably o Constant error messages o Erratic flashing |
| If you suspect a virus | Stop using the computer so the virus doesn’t spread o Document exactly what happened o Call your WM or ISSO immediately |
| Define Information Operations | - those actions taken to affect adversary information and information systems while defending one’s own information and information Systems |
| Identify the three key components of IO | Influence operations - affecting the perceptions and behaviors of leaders, groups, or entire populations. Influence operations employ capabilities to affect behaviors, protect operations, communicate commander’s intent, and project accurate information to achieve desired effects across the cognitive domain - Network Warfare operations - integrated planning, employment, and assessment of military capabilities to achieve desired effects across the interconnected analog and digital network portion of the battlespace - Electronic warfare ops - integrated planning, employment, and assessment of military capabilities to achieve desired effects across the electromagnetic domain in support of operational objectives. |
| Identify the elements of Defense Support of Civil Authorities | US Mil, National Guard, DOD civilian, contractors, and DOD assets |
| Describe aspects of the incident response chain | -Local-->State-->Fed-->DOD |
| Explain the role of the Dual Status Commander. | For missions involving the simultaneous deployment of Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard forces during major disasters and emergencies Allows a designated National Guard or federal military officer to command military personnel serving in a SAD, Title 32, or Title 10 status |
| State the definition of terrorism according to Joint Publication 3-07.2 | The unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies. Terrorism is often motivated by religious, political, or other ideological beliefs and committed in the pursuit of goals that are usually political |
| Describe the three typologies of terrorists and terror groups | - Political - Force gov to change policy -Religious -Objections via divine guide -Social - Special interest groups |
| List the six possible terrorist objectives as described in the lesson | embassies and consulates; military personnel and military bases; business executives and corporate offices; and transportation vehicles and facilities, such as airlines and airports, trains and train stations, buses and bus terminals, and subways |
| State the most common terrorist tactic | Bombings ( ied, sucicid\e) |
| State the Department of Defense definition for cyberspace and cyber superiority | A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers |
| dentify the specific threats and vulnerabilities associated with cyberspace | → Nations States ○ 120 Nations ○ Daily Attacks ○ Accountability → Extremists and Terrorists ○ Social media and websites § Training § Recruiting § Funding § Restriction → Hackers/criminal groups ○ Malicious Software § Viruses and spyware, spam ○ Identity theft ○ Network delay and shutdown → -->Insider Threat ○ Sabotage ○ Espionage ○ Theft → User error ○ Downloads ○ Unauthorized programs ○ Unauthorized devices → Operating systems, applications, poor practices, operator |
| Define the unique relationship of the cyberspace domain to other air and space domains according to the Airman’s perspective of cyberspace | Airmen think of airpower and the application of force from a runtinal rather than geo perspective Airmen leverage speed, range, flexibility, precision, time and lethality to create effects from and within domains cyberspace operations are intrinsic to the conduct of modern air power airmen conduct greatest percentage of operations |
| State the roles and responsibilities of all Cyber Wingman | become a cyber defender don't open attachments or click on links unless the email is digitally signed don't connect any hardware or download any software onto our network without approval encrypt sensitive but classified and or mission critical info |
| List the objectives of the air campaign used in the Gulf War | 1. isolate and incapacitate Iraqi command structure 2. win air superiority 3. destroy nuclear, biological, and chemical capability 4. eliminate Iraqi offensive military capability 5. Eject Iraqi army from Kuwait |
| identify the 4 phases of the Iraqi air campaign | Phase I: strategic air campaign Phase II: suppression of enemy Air defenses over Kuwait vicinity Phase III: Air attacks on ground forces in Kuwait and vicinity Phase IV: ground operations as directed |
| State the significance of air and space power in the Gulf War | 27 Feb 91 the Iraqi military was scattered and defeated -106 aircraft -141 destroyed -122 Iraqi aircraft fled to Iran STEALTH PROVIDED THE NEEDED EDGE!! |
| Give examples of key lessons learned from Operation PROVIDE COMFORT/NORTHERN WATCH and Operation SOUTHERN WATCH | -The need to avoid fratricide -the limitations of airdrops -host country tensions The need for alternate bases Lack of an exit strategy quality of life changes needed due to high "ops tempo" |
| State how employment of air power proved critical to success in Operation Allied Force KOSOVO | B-2's make combat debut JDAM technology enables all weather bombing F-117's used in majority of strike packages Lost F-117 and recovered pilot UAV's: provided target info conducted battle damage assessment, monitored regugees |
| State the four enduring policy principles that guide US counterterrorism strategy | – Make no concessions to terrorists – Bring terrorists to justice for their crimes – Isolate and apply pressure on states that sponsor terrorism to force them to change their behavior – Bolster the counterterrorist capabilities of those countries that work with the United States and require assistance |
| Outline the seven-step terrorist planning cycle. | Target Selection ISR Target refinement Follow up asses Rehearsal Action Escape |
| Describe the general mood of the country and the condition of the air service at the conclusion of WWI | - Americans wanted no part of a service that looked offensive in nature. |
| Identify the major contribution Brigadier General William “Billy” Mitchell made toward the autonomy of the Air Force | Focused attention on airpower - Forced people to accept the potential of airpower - Mentored many aviators who would carry on his work—some became instructors at the Air Corps Tactical School (ACTS) |
| Outline the key theories of the ACTS staff members in the 1930s. | - Future wars would be decided by airpower - Airplane would be the primary offensive weapon - High-altitude strategic daylight bombing could paralyze and defeat an industrialized enemy without heavy losses (became major focus) |
| Identify the key elements of Air War Plans Division Plan #1 | Formulated in response to FDR’s call for American air doctrine - Produced by lieutenant colonels and majors - Flawed because it did not provide for long-range fighter escort - Established independent operating objectives for the Army Air Corps - Emphasized the offensive nature of the mission - Called for precision bombing of German industry and economy - Ground support would be secondary mission |
| State the significance of combining GHQ Air Force and the Army Air Corps on 20 June 1941 | – Resulted from the decentralization of the War Department General Staff, which was begun by General George Marshall in 1940 – One step from full independence as a separate service |
| State the most important lesson in air warfare learned in North Africa | Tactical missions followed and techniques refined |
| Explain the strategic bombing lessons learned in Europe | - Target list should have been vetted. - Terror bombing ineffective - Bombers need fighter escort |
| Describe the use of tactical airpower in the Pacific Theater during WWII | Strategic raids, used frag against troops, won air superiority |
| Describe the use of strategic airpower in the Pacific Theater during WWII | Firebombing and strategic attacks |
| Define RM | decision-making process to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine the best course of action (COA) for any given situation |
| State the goals of RM | -Enhance msn effectiveness, create a mindset, indentify opportunities to increase AF war fighting |
| Name the four RM principles | Accept no unnecessary risk, make risk decisions at appropriate level, integrate RM in operations and planning, apply the process cyclically and continuously |
| Identify the steps of the RM process | Identify hazards msn analysis, hazards and causes list - both real and perceived Assess hazards Risk level, probability, and combine them for an overall matrix Develop Controls and decisions Develop COAs and use mitigate measures at the appropriate level - don't delegate when a decision is needed Implement controls Implementation strategy must be developed and carried out. The strategy must identify the: who, what, when, where and cost(s) Supervise/eval Re-evaluate often to ensure that all controls were/are correct |
| Explain the Soviet action taken in the blockading of Berlin | allowed three air corridors → refused to supply food → demanded their currency be adopted → blockaded road, rail, and waterways → cut off all power Joseph Stalin intended to end the curious status of Berlin, by blocking all land traffic |
| Identify the Western Allies’ response to the Berlin blockade | he assembled this ad hoc operation with about 100 C-47 “Gooney Birds” left over from Sicily and Arnhem and pilots pulled away from their desks |
| Summarize the significance of airpower during the Berlin airlift | Diplomatic weapon, Technological achievement, Strength of airpower, NATO |
| Identify General LeMay’s accomplishments and impact on the Air Force. | Commanded units in Berlin airlift, Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command (CINCSAC), Air Force Chief of Staff, - More realistic training programs, Bottom line—discipline, Procured personnel and aircraft, Bombers became airborne nuclear alert, Nuclear deterrence became a reality |
| Describe the significant use of airpower in the Korean War | Showed how airpower could be used against land targets to affect the ground battle |
| --> Give examples of the contributions of airpower during the Korean War. | Interdiction: Operations to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy’s surface military potential before it could be used effectively against friendly forces Close Air Support: Operations against hostile targets in proximity to friendly forces |
| Describe the effect the Soviet nuclear threat had on US missile development | Development of counter-missile operations (NORAD, mil progression) |
| Identify which missile became the mainstay of SAC’s missile retaliatory force | Minuteman |
| State the significance of the August 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution | Radically altered war in Southeast Asia; committed United States to fight for S.Vietnam |
| Identify the “graduated response” strategy the United States adopted in Vietnam between 1965 and 1968 | Escalated response via ramping up targeting |
| Rolling Thunder | The targets, timing of the attack, and other details of the operation were all decided in Washington, D.C. There were only two targets. Both were relatively minor, located just north of the Demilitarized Zone Americas longest campaign, failure GRADUATED RESPONSE BOMBINGUNSUCESSFUL |
| Linebacker I | most successful US bombing campaign of the Vietnam war targeted harbors and considered targets with civilian casualties flights flown over Hanoi and Haiphong |
| Linebacker II | Purpose: force North Vietnamese to sign peace treaty Focused on specific bombing targets USAF bombers mount shattering strikes on North Vietnamese railways, airfields, surface-to-air missile storage sites, petroleum dumps, and other infrastructure targets around Hanoi |
| Outline the uses and effectiveness of the B-52 in the Vietnam War | Used for counter air support, w/ close proximity |
| State the lessons learned from Rolling Thunder | Stat bombings needs to be specific |
| Explain the Change equals Effort over Time (CET) change management model | Change= Difference Effort= determined energy Time= Measurement |
| Identify the four phases of the CET change model | Excitement Phase: look forward to positive effects of change • Hard Work Phase: habits, patterns, & culture • Turning Point Phase: understanding & ability to perform • Institutionalized Phase: new behavior becomes “second nature” |
| Explain Lewin’s Force Field Analysis of change | In any situation there are driving (positive direction) and restraining forces (negative direction) that influence change |
| Identify barriers to change | • Element of surprise: prepare subordinates for change • Fear of becoming obsolete or unimportant to the group • Inertia: change w/ the times • Insecurity: job security • Personality conflicts |
| Identify five key strategies to achieve change | • Participation - let people learn, sense of control, reduces fear Behavior Modification - people encouragement, positive praise Mandating Change - Top down approach, effective at times Time Allowance - timetables help leaders/subordinates know 5 Ws Group Dynamics - reduce resistance, bring change, influence pos results |
| State the Department of Defense definition for cyberspace and cyber superiority | the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers |
| Identify the specific threats and vulnerabilities associated with cyberspace operations | Nations/States Extremists and Terrorists Hackers/criminal groups Insider Threat User error Operating systems, applications, poor practices |
| Define the unique relationship of the cyberspace domain to other air and space domains according to the Airman’s perspective of cyberspace | Cyberspace operations are intrinsic to the conduct of modern airpower and should be tightly integrated |
| State the roles and responsibilities of all Cyber Wingman | Become a cyber defender. Don’t open attachments or click on links unless the email is digitally signed. Don’t connect any hardware or download any software, applications, music or information onto our network without approval. Encrypt sensitive but unclassified and/or mission critical information. Have a general understanding of the cyberspace domain as well as basic threats, vulnerabilities, and common countermeasures that any Airman can employ |
| List the objectives of the air campaign used in the Gulf War | Isolate & incapacitate Iraqi command structure Win air superiority Destroy nuclear, biological, and chemical capability Eliminate Iraqi offensive military capability Eject Iraqi army from Kuwait |
| Identify the four phases of the Air Campaign | – Phase I: Strategic Air Campaign – Phase II: Suppression of enemy Air Defenses over Kuwait vicinity – Phase III: Air Attacks on ground forces in Kuwait and vicinity – Phase IV: Ground Operations as Directed |
| State the significance of air and space power in the Gulf War | - Stealth provided the needed edge |
| Give examples of key lessons learned from Operation PROVIDE COMFORT/NORTHERN WATCH and Operation SOUTHERN WATCH | • The need to avoid fratricide • The limitations of airdrops • Host-country tensions – The need for alternate bases • Lack of an exit strategy • Quality of life changes needed due to high “Ops-Tempo” OSW • Quality of life changes needed due to high “Ops-Tempo” • Became a test for USAF AEF concept • Reorganized Security Forces |
| State how employment of air power proved critical to success in Operation Allied Force. | • B-2s make combat debut -30 hour flight • JDAM technology enables all weather bombing • F-117s used in majority of strike packages • Lost F-117 and recovered pilot • UAVs: Provided target information, conducted battle damage assessment, monitored refugees, synchronized ISR |
| Comprehend the purpose of a military officer’s oath of office and commission | officer’s oath is a combination of constitutional requirement, historical influence, and centuries-old custom |
| Explain the concept of public relations for Air Force Officers | build public trust and support by promoting public understanding of how the AF operates and contribute to Airmen morale and readiness by promoting a sense of pride among Airmen |
| Explain the concept of proper media interaction for Air Force Officers | Know what you can talk about, disseminate information well by being credible |
| • State the objectives of OEF according to the secretary of defense | 1. Make clear to Taliban leaders and supporters that harboring terrorists is unacceptable and carries a price 2. Acquire intelligence to facilitate future operations against al Qaeda and the Taliban regime 3. Develop relationships with groups in Afghanistan that oppose the Taliban regime and the terrorists 4. Make it increasingly difficult for terrorists to use Afghanistan freely as a base of operation 5. Alter military balance over time by denying Taliban offensive systems that hamper progress of opposition forces 6. Provide humanitarian relief to Afghans suffering oppressive conditions under Taliban regime |
| Explain how air and space power contributed to mission success in OEF and OIF | – Provided info for special ops mission planning – Enabled a greatly enhanced collection, processing, and distribution of time-sensitive information Bandwidth was an issue Greater connectivity between sensors and shooters Closed links in kill chain across service lines |
| State the objectives of OEF according to the secretary of defense. | End Hussein regime Identify, isolate, and eliminate weapons of mass destruction Capture or drive out terrorists Collect intelligence related to: Terrorists networks Global network of illicit weapons of mass destruction |
| Identify the emerging military lessons from OEF and OIF | CAOC-CENTCOM tension Rules of Engagement (ROE) constraints Trend towards centralized execution Fratricide continues to be a problem |
| Describe the five personal conflict management styles | Forcing -High assertiveness/low cooperation Accommodating- low assertiveness, high cooperation Avoiding- low assertiveness, low cooperation Compromising- nothing Collaborating- high assertiveness, high cooperation |
| Identify sources of conflict | Personal Differences Daily experiences are not judged on a common set of values Conflicts tend to be emotionally charged “People-focused” rather than “issue-focused” Informational Deficiencies Instructions may be interpreted differently More factual & straightforward Not about values & do not involve emotions Role Incompatibility Different entities have different goals A common superior usually has to mediate Environmental Stress Shortage of resources Uncertainty |
| Describe joint operations | the integrated and synchronized application of all appropriate capabilities |
| Movement and Maneuver | moving or deploying forces into an operational area and conducting maneuver to operational depths for offensive and defensive purposes. |
| Describe the joint functions | Command and Control (C2 Intelligence Fires Movement and Manuever Protection Sustainment |
| Protection | protection of US noncombatants; the forces, systems, and civil infrastructure of friendly nations; and other governmental and non-governmental agencies; and (4) emergency response and management |
| Sustainment | provision of personnel (to include legal and religious support), logistics, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations until successful mission accomplishment. should be a priority consideration when the timed-phased force and employment date list is built |
| Command and Control (C2 | provides operational vision, guidance, and direction to the joint force |
| Intelligence | tells JFCs what their adversaries or potential adversaries are doing, what they are capable of doing, and what they may do in the future |
| Fires | provide destructive force, but some ways and means (such as offensive information operations) can be employed with little or no associated physical destruction. This function uses a wide variety of lethal and nonlethal capabilities |
| State the range of military operations | Military engagement Security Cooperation Deterrence Crisis Response |
| Outline the operational joint chain of command from the President to the individual components 2. Identify the joint warfare values | president secretary of defense unified commander/joint forces commander land, maritime, air, special ops 2. Integrity Say what you mean &do what you say Competence Those you lead deserve no less Physical Courage You never know when… Moral Courage Always do what is right Teamwork Essential to Joint Operations |
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