Staff Sergeant–Technical Sergeant Professional Development Guide (PDG) Practice Exam

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• Which operation involved limited air actions against North Vietnam but resulted in increasing US losses?
• What is the aim of military doctrines in operations?
• What was one of the first known uses of aircraft for humanitarian assistance in the United States?
• What is the name of Germany's Air Force that emphasized speed and concentration of forces?
• What event on 27 September 1991 marked the official end of the Cold War?
• What type of technological advances significantly enhanced weather and communications support post-Vietnam?
• What position did General Charles P. Cabell hold in 1948?
• Captain Lillian K. Keil is recognized for her achievements in the military. True or False?
• Who is responsible for developing landing force doctrines that are of common interest to both the Army and Marine Corps?
• Which Airman was killed while defending wounded comrades on 11 April 1966?
• What is the OODA loop in military strategy?
• What was the primary war-time role of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during WWII?
• When did NATO achieve its first aerial combat victories in its history?
• What was Major General William Tunner's role during WWII prior to the Berlin Airlift?
• Why did President Clinton significantly expand Operation Provide Promise?
• Who authorized air strikes over Syria and Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve?
• What was the stated goal of the US invasion of Afghanistan on 7 October 2001?
• What action did President Lyndon B. Johnson take after the attack on the USS Maddox?
• What two bombing strategies did the Casablanca Directive combine for the Combined Bomber Offensive?
• How is information operations defined in a military context?
• What is the main mission of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)?
• Precision technologies shifted Air Force doctrine towards which type of bombing?
• How did the coalition air forces contribute to the final stages of Desert Storm?
• What led to the establishment of new security forces in the Air Force after the Khobar Towers incident?
• What was the name of the first sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam?
• What resulted in the addition of a deployment phase called the BEAST to BMT?
• What was the Missile Defense Alarm System?
• Which of the following is NOT a role of the armed forces?
• Which principle describes the cohesive organization necessary for a Joint Force?
• What was the primary objective of updating the air-land battle doctrine in Field Manual 100-5?
• What is the role of the Joint Staff?
• What operation established a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq?
• What was the objective of Operation Odyssey Dawn launched on 20 March 2011?
• How was the Soviet construction of missile complexes in Cuba confirmed?
• Which doctrine develops missions and tasks that are executed through tactical doctrine?
• What is the ultimate goal of using the information-related capabilities during military operations?
• What type of operations typically require unique tactical techniques and specialized training?
• Which treaty aimed to limit the number of nuclear weapons held by the US and USSR?
• What was one of the notable achievements of Sgt Billie Beach?
• What was the key function of the Enigma machine during WWII for Britain?
• What operation in 1983 rescued hundreds of US citizens attending medical school in Grenada?
• What position did Major General Benjamin D. "Benny" Foulois hold?
• When the US declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917, how many squadrons were fully equipped, manned, and organized?
• In what year did President Nixon conclude the military draft, transitioning to an all-volunteer force?
• On 2 August 1990, Iraq's Saddam Hussein invaded which small, oil-rich nation?
• Who was the first non-commissioned officer to down a North Korean Yak-3 during the Korean War?
• What is the primary focus of counterterrorism operations within the Air Force?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five principle information warfare activities supported by the Air Force?
• What significant role did General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold also have aside from being a five-star General of the Air Force?
• Who was liberated by the British army as a POW in Germany in 1945 and later became the first CMSAF in 1967?
• What was the top priority assigned to the Secretary of Defense by President Nixon during the Vietnam War?
• What is one primary task of the ANG related to national emergencies?
• What is the federal mission of the Air National Guard (ANG)?
• During WWII, what was the top priority for assignment of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC)?
• What are the three military departments?
• How did Maj Gen Curtis E. LeMay change B-29 tactics upon taking command of the XX Bomber Command crews?
• Who initiated major changes in Soviet-American relations in March 1985?
• In information operations, what is meant by 'disrupt'?
• Which type of operations is characterized by high risks and using indigenous forces?
• After achieving air supremacy, what was the main goal of the air campaign in Operation Desert Storm?
• Who transformed Strategic Air Command into the world's most powerful nuclear force?
• What significant entity did the National Security Act of 1947 establish?
• What significant event took place three days after the bombing of Hiroshima?
• What is AFRC's mission?
• How did the Korean War initiate in 1950?
• Who was the first person to break the sound barrier?
• What was a significant problem discovered during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada?
• Which concept encompasses universally true aspects of warfare providing guidance for military victory?
• What aircraft made its debut during Operation Just Cause in 1989?
• What is the main responsibility of the Department of the Navy?
• What characterizes an operational wing?
• What is the main goal of maintaining space superiority?
• What encompasses the authority of a joint force commander to accomplish assigned missions?
• Which type of warfare employs indirect and asymmetric approaches to erode adversaries' power?
• Which organization pressured President Milosevic to change his actions regarding Kosovo in 1999?
• What does space superiority enable for military operations?
• What was one of the key outcomes of the use of nonviolent airpower in Operation Vittles?
• Which of the following programs is NOT part of the nation assistance framework?
• Who was appointed as the Commanding General of the newly organized US Army Air Forces?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Department of the Army?
• During which war did General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold lead the Army Air Forces?
• What does the term 'targeting' refer to in military operations?
• What was a primary goal stated by President Nixon regarding US involvement in Southeast Asia in 1969?
• What was the primary focus of Operation Restore Hope in Somalia?
• Who is referred to as the "father" of flying?
• Which event significantly impacted US military strategies in Southeast Asia during the late 1960s?
• What is one of the elements that ensure effective air operations?
• What is the primary function of the Air Staff?
• What type of capacities were enlisted personnel filling in World War I?
• What type of aircraft exemplifies highly maneuverable dogfighting capabilities armed with missiles and cannon?
• Operation Provide Comfort aimed to assist which group primarily?
• Who was one of the enlisted force's most decorated Airmen of WWII and is known for having a B-17 named after him?
• Which position holds the responsibility for carrying out the SECAF’s directives?
• What conclusion did assessments reach regarding Operation Allied Force?
• What was a key characteristic of the combat approach taken during Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• Who has command jurisdiction for non-mobilized ANG units?
• What is emphasized in the planning of special operations as compared to conventional forces?
• What MAJCOM was formed through the reorganization of Air Force Logistics Command and Air Force Systems Command?
• What was the main focus of the "Shock and Awe" strategy developed for Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• Which command took over control of all remaining Air Force and Navy strategic nuclear forces?
• What led to Colonel Mitchell's court-martial ordered by President Coolidge?
• What event led to the integration of the Air Force?
• What conclusion was drawn from the failures at the Bay of Pigs invasion?
• Who was the first and only five-star General of the Air Force?
• What was the Joint Chiefs of Staff's recommendation when Cuban air defenses shot down a U-2 aircraft?
• Which two principles allow airpower to quickly concentrate power at any point?
• What significant cargo amount did Lieutenant General William H. Tunner deliver during the Berlin blockade?
• What is the importance of defining warfare principles in military doctrine?
• Who was responsible for leading the successful 15-month Berlin Airlift?
• What humanitarian airlift in 1992 and 1993 provided food, medicine and cargo to the republics of the former Soviet Union?
• Which doctrine is based on the theory that superpower strategic nuclear forces can survive a nuclear attack and retaliate?
• In what year did the events that led to the emphasis on combat preparation as part of BMT occur?
• What does the abbreviation OODA stand for in military strategy?
• How long did it take for Iraq to surrender after the air war ended during Desert Storm?
• Which operation's name is often associated with the concept of overwhelming force to quickly incapacitate an enemy?
• Which operations target enemy land force capabilities to achieve joint force commander objectives?
• What was the codename of the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
• The Cuban missile crisis brought the world dangerously close to nuclear war. True or False?
• Which event is considered Air power's most decisive contribution to the Cold War?
• What term describes the arrangement of military actions for maximum combat power?
• What is the primary mission of the Air Force?
• What operations airlifted over 10,000 Hungarian refugees to the US in 1956 and 1957?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of flight in the Air Force?
• What operation is known as the battle that took place on 4 March 2002 in Southeastern Afghanistan?
• What was Colonel Jacqueline Cochran's notable achievement on May 18, 1953?
• Which body is in charge of approving the appointment of the SECAF?
• What event prompted a significant increase in US military readiness during the Cold War?
• Which date marks the start of Operation Enduring Freedom?
• Who was the Premier of the Soviet Union negotiating with President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• Did President Barack Obama's exit strategy for Afghanistan aim to withdraw US-led military forces by the end of 2015?
• How many gravely wounded Americans did SrA Jason D. Cunningham save during military operations, for which he was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross?
• According to the Gulf War Air Power Survey, what was effective in undermining enemy military cohesion during the Gulf War?
• What was the outcome of the Soviet blockade of Berlin?
• Which type of wing does NOT perform an operational mission?
• For what reason is General George C. Kenney widely recognized?
• On December 17, 1903, how many successful manned flights did the Wright brothers complete at Kitty Hawk?
• Which level of doctrine describes the fundamental and enduring beliefs of the Air Force?
• Who is credited with founding the Red Flag military exercise?
• Who earned the Air Force Cross for treating and evacuating casualties during the downing of a US helicopter in Mogadishu?
• How is the Air Force organized within the United States?
• After WWII began, when did the General HQ Air Force start its massive expansion program?
• Who was known as "Old Leatherface" and led the Flying Tigers?
• Which operation succeeded Operation Provide Comfort on January 1, 1997?
• In foreign internal defense, what kind of support is included alongside military training?
• True or False: Doctrine ties specific weapon systems to specific tasks or effects.
• Who was the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and to command a space shuttle mission?
• What notable achievement did Colonel Jacqueline Cochran accomplish during WWII?
• Which MAJCOM is responsible for air mobility to promote regional stability?
• Who was SSgt Scott Sather?
• What is the primary function of the Department of Defense (DoD)?
• True or False: Airspace control operations are often static.
• Which wars did General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. fight in?
• What is one of the seven tenets of airpower?
• General Bernard A. Schriever is best known for his contributions to which area?
• Which type of wing primarily maintains and operates a base?
• What are the three characterizations of operational airspace?
• Which MAJCOM is focused on aerospace education and training?
• What technological innovation did Sir Robert Watson-Watt create for effective air defense in Britain?
• What was the significance of Operation Desert Shield in relation to the Gulf War?
• What is the primary intent of conducting information operations?
• What capability did the 1st Air Commando Group demonstrate while assisting British "Chindit" forces?
• Which of the following best describes security assistance?
• Which of the following is NOT a ground-based radar used for ballistic missile warning?
• What is the term for the situation in which one force does not have air superiority over others?
• Which activity is related to the Air Force’s principal information warfare operations?
• What important international alliance approved the US exit strategy for Afghanistan in 2012?
• What was the focus of Operation Noble Eagle initiated after September 11, 2001?
• Which US President first authorized American intervention in Vietnam?
• Operation Southern Watch was initiated to support which UN Security Council Resolution requirements?
• Who led the coup against Mikhail Gorbachev in 1991?
• What was the immediate effect of Iraq's surrender to the coalition forces?
• What is one of the goals in expanding peace-time components within the Air Force?
• What is the purpose of the principle of Mass in military operations?
• What broad category do Air Force foreign internal defense operations fall under?
• What two major entities make up Headquarters, US Air Force (HQ USAF)?
• What is the definition of maritime superiority?
• What action did President Kennedy take to neutralize the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• What was President Nixon's military response to the crossing of the DMZ by communist forces in 1972?
• What aspect of warfare was significantly emphasized by the air campaign during Operation Desert Storm?
• Which event was Operation Vittles a response to?
• What event on 25 June 1996 drove the Air Force to emphasize combat preparation as part of BMT?
• What operation succeeded the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom as focus shifted from al-Qaeda threats?
• What was one of the objectives of Operation Southern Watch?
• How did the Air Force respond to the bombing of Khobar Towers?
• Which characteristic is a key feature of the F-117 Nighthawk?
• The 8th Air Force was established in 1942 and was renamed what in 1945?
• When considering airpower, which concept is primarily emphasized within doctrine?
• Which NATO operation attempted to impose a no-fly zone over Bosnia from 1993-1995?
• What are the four key concepts of doctrine?
• Which US President announced Operation Desert Shield?
• What does the term 'processing' refer to in the context of intelligence operations?
• What type of missile complexes did the Soviet Union and Cubans begin constructing in Cuba in 1963?
• What was General Oliver P. Echols' role during WWII?
• Who was the leader during the Serbian Government's oppression of the ethnic Albanian population in Kosovo?
• What outcome followed the air war in Desert Storm?
• Who was the first commander of an American air unit in the field?
• Who were the primary insurgents during the January 2007 battle that involved US forces?
• Who has ultimate authority over the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF)?
• What does the term "tank-plinking" refer to in military operations?
• Which aircraft dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki?
• What operational challenges were highlighted during the conflicting services in Grenada?
• Was the Berlin Airlift larger than Operation Desert Shield?
• What is General James "Jimmy" Doolittle most noted for during World War II?
• What are the three NAFs that AFRC is organized into?
• What was PACAF previously known as?
• What war, occurring in 1991, significantly demonstrated the impact of precision-guided munitions?
• Approximately how many officers and enlisted personnel are in the Air National Guard?
• How many nations joined the US in Operation Desert Shield?
• What does DRUs stand for in the context of the Air Force?
• What was the significance of the Berlin Airlift in terms of military logistics?
• Which conflict was the first extensive use of space support capabilities?
• Operation Southern Watch officially ended on what date?
• Which of the following was NOT an example of B-29 missions before the Korean War?
• What organization was established as a result of the discussions held by the Big Three in 1945?
• What was the objective of Operation Enduring Freedom?
• Which group played a pivotal role in the initial phases of the War in Afghanistan?
• Which level of doctrine changes slowly over time?
• What new element did the Allied Air Forces bring to their operations by D-Day in June 1944?
• Which mission focused on advising and training Iraqi security forces during Operation New Dawn?
• Who is the lowest-ranking Airman ever to receive the Medal of Honor for exceptional heroism during wartime?
• In 1992, which country did the UN lead relief efforts in due to famine caused by a civil war?
• Which branch of the military focuses primarily on air, space, and cyberspace power?
• What was one of General Ira C. Eaker's key military strategies against the German military?
• Who was appointed as the first Chief of Staff of the USAF in 1947?
• Why is expertise required to apply the tenets of airpower?
• What was a notable characteristic of the farewell that marked the end of combat operations in Afghanistan?
• What made General George C. Kenney a notable figure during WWII?
• Operational doctrine guides the organization and employment of forces within how many contexts?
• Who holds the highest position within the Department of Defense?
• Which of the following best describes tactical doctrine?
• Which general is associated with the daylight strategic bombardment strategy?
• What does DRU stand for in the context of Air Force units?
• What was the outcome of Colonel Mitchell's outspoken advocacy for a separate air force?
• When did General Spaatz declare that the strategic air war against Germany was over?
• What experiment did General Ira C. Eaker participate in during 1929?
• What aspect of military operations does synchronization focus on?
• What concept did the Air Force emphasize after Desert Storm?
• Who is responsible for selecting the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF)?
• What incident in 1931 harmed Major General Foulois's reputation?
• What event marked the beginning of the Space Age and initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviets?
• What is a characteristic of denied-access combat airspace?
• Did General HQ (GHQ) Air Force start a massive expansion program before WWII began?
• When was the United States Air Force officially established as an independent service?
• A key goal for American presidents during the Vietnam conflict was to maintain a(n) ___ role.
• What was the primary goal of the rescue operation in which TSgt John A. Chapman was involved?
• Who are included in the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• Which types of support does AMC's air refueling and mobility wings provide?
• Whose nuclear war doctrine aimed for flexible response during the Cold War?
• Which MAJCOM was established due to the realignment of Air Training Command and Air University?
• In September 1940, Hitler abandoned his invasion of which country?
• Hiroshima was the first city to experience an atomic bomb dropped by which aircraft?
• Who was the first person on the coalition's 55 most wanted leaders list to surrender in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• Who does the Secretary of Defense provide written guidance to?
• Which humanitarian airlift followed a devastating typhoon in Bangladesh in 1991?
• During the Cold War, what focus did the Air Force have regarding unmanned missions?
• How many levels of airpower doctrine are there?
• What does AFSPC primarily provide to the joint warfighting team?
• What treaty, signed on 26 May 1972, limited the US and USSR to two Anti-Ballistic Missile sites each?
• In which country did Fidel Castro establish a socialist dictatorship in 1959?
• What was the purpose of Operation Linebacker II during the Vietnam War?
• Which event restored American morale during World War II?
• What type of operations require regional expertise as a characteristic?
• Who is known for establishing the air force ballistic missile and military space programs?
• What was the name of the UN Security Council-authorized humanitarian relief effort in 1991?
• What significant event led to the reunification of Germany in October 1990?
• Who took command of the Fifth Air Force in 1942 and enhanced its combat power?
• Which TSgt received the Silver Star for his actions after his patrol was ambushed in the Gayan Valley, Afghanistan?
• What makes irregular warfare distinct from conventional warfare?
• What operation in April 1980 led to a major setback at a refueling site?
• What is defined as a violent struggle for legitimacy among state and non-state actors?
• Which operation conducted an airlift to Sarajevo in Bosnia from 1992 to 1996?
• Which incident on 14 April 1994 raised concerns about friendly fire prevention?
• Which US President proposed replacing the doctrine of mutually assured destruction with assured survival?
• What domains does doctrine integrate to achieve desired warfighting effects?
• Which technology played a crucial role during the Persian Gulf War regarding precision attacks?
• The 1989 invasion of Panama to bring Manuel Noriega to the US is known as what operation?
• What was the basis of President Bush's declaration of victory in Iraq on 2 May 2003?
• Which three types of wings are part of AMC's mission?
• What was the primary aim of the UN actions following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
• When did the U.S. begin combat air patrols over its own skies for Operation Noble Eagle?
• Who was recognized as one of the most decorated heroes of the Vietnam War?
• What did the US secretly agree to do in exchange for the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba?
• What major action did the Soviets take regarding the blockade of Berlin?
• What is the correct order of command levels below MAJCOMS?
• Which airman was the first US casualty in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• Which term is associated with Germany's rapid warfare strategy during WWII?
• How is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) appointed?
• Who was the last US serviceman to fight in ground combat against Communist forces in Southeast Asia?
• Who was responsible for issuing orders regarding the integration of the Air Force?
• True or False: US carrier-based aviation highlighted the importance of air power at sea during the Pacific War.
• What was the purpose of Operation Impressive Lift in September 1992?
• What radar system is used for ballistic missile early warning?
• What did Operation Vittles demonstrate in terms of airpower?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five Under Secretaries of Defense?
• What unexpected event changed Operation Uphold Democracy from a military invasion to a peacekeeping mission?
• What is the primary focus of good military doctrine?
• Which operation involved intensive bombing that convinced North Vietnam to resume negotiations?
• What operation did Nixon initiate in December 1972 due to North Vietnamese reluctance to agree to peace terms?
• What percentage of pilots in Operation Noble Eagle missions were from the ANG?
• What was considered the most critical enlisted function necessary for the success of the Berlin Airlift?
• What was one of the primary advantages of Britain over Germany in WWII due to the use of the Enigma machine?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of operation conducted by the Air Force?
• What 1984 directive established US policy of preemptive and retaliatory strikes against terrorists?
• What was one of the main challenges faced during the initial relief efforts in Somalia?
• In preparing air and space forces, what is one of the main goals of the Air Force?
• Which US military operation aimed at defeating the Islamic State involved air strikes?
• Who was the first female pilot to achieve breaking the sound barrier?
• What two elements comprise the Air Reserve Component (ARC)?
• What was a crucial component of the Allied strategy to overcome the Luftwaffe during WWII?
• Colonel William "Billy" Mitchell advocated for what regarding the Air Force?
• What document, created in August 1941, provided a blueprint for the strategic air campaign against the Axis?
• A 1994 humanitarian airlift carried 3,600 tons of relief supplies to refugees in which war-torn African country?
• What was the primary aim of Operation Desert Shield?
• What heroic act led to TSgt John A. Chapman receiving the Air Force Cross?
• Which characteristic is NOT associated with special operations?
• The battle plan for Operation Iraqi Freedom was based on which concept?
• What was Operation Anaconda known for in the context of the war on terror?
• What was a critical element of the battle plan for Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• Which aircraft was specifically procured for deep air attacks and support for Army forces?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the eight unified combatant commands?
• What operation did President Nixon implement in response to the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive?
• Who was the Iraqi dictator that ordered the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990?
• Which operation involved a U.S. strike against Libya in April 1986 using F-111s?
• Who comprised the troops used in the CIA's planned invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs?
• Which aircraft were recognized for their large-capacity lifting capabilities during Operation Desert Shield?
• Which command did the Air Force establish in October 2008 to focus on nuclear assets?
• What was a key result of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties?
• What aircraft was developed during the Korean War to counter the speed of enemy MiGs?
• Operation Vittles was a significant effort to support which organization?
• In the 1950s, US involvement in Vietnam started as which type of operation?
• Which of the following entities forms partnerships with Air Force space operations?
• AFGSC is an Air Force component MAJCOM for which unified COCOM?
• What advantage did the Allies gain from their air superiority by the time of D-Day?
• During which operation did U.S. forces rescue students and restore order in Grenada?
• What prompted the establishment of the Air Force Global Strike Command?
• Which of the following ranks is typically associated with the leadership of a wing?
• Who do the Joint Chiefs of Staff primarily advise?
• Who is responsible for the command jurisdiction of non-mobilized AFR units?
• What aspect of the Cold War did the Berlin Blockade primarily symbolize?
• What was considered a required component for the success of land, sea, and air operations during WWII?
• What was the main reason for the collapse of the alliance between the Soviet Union and Western allies after World War II?
• Which command's formation was announced on 21 June 1984?
• Name one of the three combat controllers who distinguished themselves during a January 2007 battle against Iraqi insurgents.
• True or False: Air supremacy is the highest level of air control to which air forces can aspire.
• What are the six aspects of airpower?
• What document establishes the basic principle of civilian control of the armed forces in the United States?
• What did the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty eliminate in December 1987?
• What aircraft did Cpl Harry LaVene down on 9 November 1950?
• What was the estimated ratio of support personnel to planes during WWII?
• In 1990, Iraq was poised at the doorstep of which country?
• American combat responsibility in Vietnam increased after which significant incident in 1964?
• What type of operations includes counter-air and counter-land strategies?
• Did the Desert Storm air campaign showcase the effectiveness of airpower on a conventional battlefield?
• How do special operations typically differ from conventional operations?
• How many Air Force MAJCOMS are there?
• What does foreign internal defense encompass?
• By the end of 2014, did NATO still maintain a presence in Afghanistan?
• What operation officially began on 20 March 2003?
• Did NATO airpower successfully achieve its goals during the operation in Serbia in 1999?
• True or False: Doctrine shapes how the Air Force organizes and sustains its forces.
• Why did Special Operations Forces suspend training for Afghan local police recruits on 2 September 2012?
• What was the primary reason for the airlift of US troops and cargo into Mogadishu during Operation Restore Hope II?
• What term describes the level of influence in the air domain relative to an adversary?
• In the Air Force hierarchy, what is the next level down from a wing?
• Who was recognized for shooting down two MiGs on 12 April 1951?
• What was the twofold mission of Operation Enduring Freedom?
• Which aircraft is known for the term tank-plinking during Operation Desert Storm?
• During Operation New Dawn, what was one of the main missions of US forces?
• Which capabilities can support multiple taskings globally across different levels of warfare?
• What led to enhanced integration of air and space capabilities by 1999?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of wing?
• When is the Coast Guard recognized as a branch of the US Armed Forces?
• Which country was primarily affected by the air campaign leading up to Operation Desert Storm?
• What 1995 operation targeted Bosnian Serb military capabilities following attacks against UN forces?
• Which town did British forces capture that was vital for delivering humanitarian aid during Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• In terms of air control, what is the primary focus during contested combat airspace?
• Who establishes unified combatant commands?
• Who would become the first enlisted Airman to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Air Force Cross posthumously?
• Who is responsible for achieving the principles of war through air operations?
• What kind of wing is characterized by a focus on specific operational missions?
• Which auxiliary role was needed most among trained enlisted personnel prior to WWI?
• What terrorist event in 1986 led to President Reagan authorizing a retaliatory air strike known as El Dorado Canyon?
• What equipment was first used by Air Force personnel during Operation Just Cause's nighttime airdrop?
• How long after the first cease-fire were North and South Vietnam officially unified?
• What major change in military policy helped facilitate the integration of black Airmen into the Air Force?
• What was a primary method used by the Air Force for reconnaissance during the missile crisis?
• Which TSgt received the Silver Star for his actions when his team was ambushed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan?
• What was a significant outcome of the communization of Vietnam in 1976?
• Which Tuskegee Airman commanded the 99th Fighter Squadron and later became an Air Force general officer?
• What is the title of the Airman's basic doctrine publication?
• The first week of Operation Desert Storm primarily aimed at achieving what?
• When not under federal control, to whom do ANG units report?
• During the final stages of the air war in Desert Storm, what tactic was primarily used against Iraqi tanks?
• Which four operations were initiated by the US in Somalia between 1992 and 1994?
• What NATO Operation began in March 1999 to address the conflict in Kosovo?
• What was the last major town under Taliban control, which was abandoned in December 2001?
• How is Air Force Doctrine best defined?
• What has evolved into the world's dominant form of military might?
• What technology did the Air Force begin to develop rapidly after the Korean conflict?
• What secondary mission dropped 50 tons of toys and children's clothes and shoes over Sarajevo in December 1993?
• Which countries participated in a sustained campaign against terrorist targets during Operation Enduring Freedom?
• What did the USAF contribute to mitigating the Cuban missile crisis?
• What significant action did the bomb drop on Hiroshima represent in global history?
• During the Korean War, who completed 175 air evacuations with significant flight hours?
• Who were the key leaders of the Big Three during the 1945 meeting regarding postwar Europe?
• Within how many hours was the air war in Desert Storm essentially won?
• By D-Day, what aspect did the Allied Air Forces dominate with during their operations in Europe?
• What medal did SMSgt Ramon Colon-Lopez receive for his actions in Afghanistan on 11 March 2004?
• What are FOAs in relation to the Air Force's structure?
• Who is credited with achieving the first powered and controlled airplane flight in 1903?
• Who became a celebrated gunner in both Europe and the Pacific during WWII, receiving eight decorations for heroism?
• What are the primary subdivisions of the Department of the Air Force?
• A group is defined as what in the Air Force structure?
• How must a Joint Force be organized to achieve unity of effort and command?
• Which US President pledged to remove troops from Somalia by March 1994?
• The first Tuskegee Airmen to fight in WWII were members of which squadron?
• What was the name of the aircraft that dropped the second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, Japan?
• Who commanded the US Army Air Forces during World War II?
• Which operation was ordered in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
• Unity of command is one of the principles of war. What is one other principle?
• Which MAJCOM is responsible for combat and mobility air forces?
• Who serves as the principal military advisor to the President?
• What did the exit strategy approved by NATO leaders on 21 May 2012 call for?
• What type of Air Force operations determine the level of degree of air control?
• What is the fundamental operational unit in the Air Force?
• What is the purpose of operational doctrine?
• Which B-52 tail gunner achieved a confirmed shoot-down of an enemy MiG during the Vietnam War?
• What did the operational success in Desert Storm demonstrate in terms of U.S. military capabilities?
• How can an adversary's decision-making process be effectively modeled?
• Which component is included in the structure of the Air Force hierarchy directly below wings?
• What was the purpose of the Airman Career Program created by the newly established Air Force?
• What types of auxiliary capacities did trained enlisted personnel fill before WWI?
• What were the three objectives of Operation Allied Force as initiated by President Clinton?
• What was Sgt Charles H. Tisby noted for during Operation Urgent Fury?
• Which command supports Air Force's global attack strategy?
• What type of aircraft do AFSOC's active duty and AFR flying units operate?
• Under what condition does necessity for self-defense exist for an Airman?
• Operational doctrine details the organization of Air Force forces in what manner?
• Which treaty was NOT signed by the US after the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
• Who was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross and became the first E-9 to receive the Medal of Honor?
• What humanitarian effort was significantly aided by the capture of Basra?
• What was the withdrawal deadline for US troops from Iraq set by the 2008 bilateral agreement?
• Who is recognized for their expertise in air logistics and mobility in the Air Force?
• What operation sought to target modified Soviet Scud missiles during the Gulf War but was deemed unsuccessful?
• Which departments are encompassed within the Department of Defense?
• On what date did the first strike mission of Operation Desert Storm occur?
• What Airlift delivered more than 1,000 tons of material to Chile in 1960 after natural disasters?
• Which visionary called for an independent air force and believed in airplane capability against battleships?
• Which principle focuses on the need for a clear objective in military actions?
• Which SSgt earned a Silver Star during the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968?
• What was the rationale for precision technologies in the Air Force's shift in doctrine?
• Which agency is responsible for defense threat reduction?
• What award did Colonel Jacqueline Cochran receive for her service during WWII?
• What operation replaced Operation Deliberate Force in 1996 after the peace accords in Paris?
• What was the name of the operation initiated by the US in Somalia in August 1992?
• Which term refers to the arrangement of military actions for maximum relative combat power?
• Who was the NCO that shot down two MiGs on 12 April 1951?
• How many combat controllers distinguished themselves in the battle against Iraqi insurgents in January 2007?
• Who assumed command of the newly created General Headquarters Air Force in March 1935?
• What was the main purpose of Operations Quick Transit 1, 2, and 3 in 1996?
• What is a significant medal awarded to Captain Lillian K. Keil for her service?
• What is the third phase in the Air Force global integrated intelligence process?
• Who commanded the Tuskegee Airmen and served as a senior African American officer in the armed forces?
• What are the major subdivisions directly subordinate to HQ USAF called?
• Which level of doctrine provides guidance on the proper use and organization of Air Force capabilities?
• What operation marked the beginning of the War in Afghanistan?
• Which historic event in 1975 triggered the largest aerial evacuation in history?
• What was the outcome of Operation Restore Hope after it ended on 4 May 1993?
• What operation did President Kennedy order in April 1962 to support the South Vietnamese Air Force while engaging in covert attacks?
• What significant event did Operation Desert Shield precede?
• What role did aircraft play in humanitarian efforts during the early 20th century?
• What is the first phase of the Air Force process for global integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations?
• Who piloted the Enola Gay during its mission over Hiroshima?
• What humanitarian airlift provided assistance to displaced Kurds in Iraq following the Persian Gulf War in 1991?
• Which of the following events led to the United States’ increased military presence in Asia post World War II?
• What event in August 1991 is often cited as a turning point leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
• What event turned a stalled North Korean offensive into a disorganized retreat in September 1950?
• What concept was proven sound by Operation Southern Watch with the arrival of a fully armed composite air unit?
• How many kills did Capt James Jabara achieve during the Korean War?
• What term refers to the ability to operate freely in one's own space capabilities when contested?
• How many alphabetically designated bands is the electromagnetic spectrum divided into?
• What significant milestone did the Bell X-1 achieve?
• Where did Lieutenant General Frank M. Andrews die in an aircraft accident?
• Which aircraft was primarily designed for close air support of ground troops?
• What helped meet the demand for training from 1939 to 1941 as training centers expanded?
• What propelled the development of stealth technology in the Air Force?
• By 1950, where was the majority of US ground and air strength located in the Pacific region?
• Which operation is least likely to be conducted under air control?
• Which operation did the US conduct in response to threats from al-Qaeda in the early 2000s?
• True or False: Coalition maintainers were crucial for the success of the air campaign during Desert Storm.
• What was the purpose of the intricate bridge of aircraft during the Berlin blockade?