Als Course 3 Set 1 Vol 3

Front 1

Define Strategy.

Back 1

Strategy is a prudent idea or set of ideas for employing the instruments of national power in a synchronized and integrated fashion to achieve theater, national, and/or multinational objectives.

Front 2

Define Doctrine.

Back 2

Doctrine is a set of fundamental principles by which the military forces, or elements thereof, guide their actions in support of national objectives.

Front 3

Define National Security Strategy

Back 3

National Security Strategy is a document approved by the President of the United States for developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power to achieve objectives that contribute to national security.

Front 4

list the essential tasks outlined in our National Security Strategy document.

Back 4

transform American national security institutions.

championing aspirations for human dignity.

strengthening alliances to defeat terrorism

defuse regional conflict

prevent threats from WMD

engage and confront globalization

ignite economic growth

expand the Circle of Development

develop agendas for cooperative action

Front 5

What is the Quadrennial Defense Review?

Back 5

The Quadrennial Defense Review is a report published every four years that lays out how the military will be used for the defense of our country.

Front 6

Define Net-Centric.

Back 6

Net-centric is controlling the power of information connectivity.

Front 7

Define Global Force Management

Back 7

Global Force Management is a model used by DoD for force management, reporting, and analysis.

Front 8

How are Joint Forces Commanders provided information on unit readiness, personnel, and equipment availability?

Back 8

Through the Global Force Management.

Front 9

According to the 2006 QDR, identify the two fundamental changes essential to military strategy.

Back 9

1. Implement broad changes to ensure that organizational structures, processes, and procedures effectively support the DoD‘s strategic direction.

2. Continue to reorganize the DoD‘s capabilities and forces in order to be more agile in this time of war, while preparing for wider asymmetric challenges.

Front 10

What are the four major areas that DoD senior leaders identified to focus on to implement change?

Back 10

1. defeating terrorist networks,

2. defending the homeland in depth,

3. shaping the choices of countries at strategic crossroads,

4. preventing hostile states and non-state actors from acquiring or using weapons of mass destruction. .

Front 11

What is the Air Force Doctrine?

Back 11

Warfighting, not physics

Effects, not platforms

Using mediums, not owning mediums

Organization, not organizations

Synergy, not segregation

Front 12

List the Levels of War.

Back 12

The strategic level tells us what our country thinks is important, and what will be involved in during our enlistment.

The operational level will provide us with the understanding of what parts of the world will be involved, and who the enemy will be.

The tactical level will give us an idea of how we’ll be used in the battle and provide us with information on who we’ll be operating with (multinational forces, joint forces, etc.).

Front 13

List the three levels of air and space doctrine.

Back 13

1. Basic
2. Operational
3. Tactical.

Front 14

Which level of war focuses on the campaigns and incorporates the strategy for when, where, and what conditions our forces will attack?

Back 14

Operational

Front 15

what is not a principal of war, according to the AFDD 1?

Back 15

Strategy

Front 16

Which air and space power function allows us to gain knowledge of the enemy‘s actions and provide this information in real time to the forces on the battlefield?

Back 16

Intelligence

Front 17

Define Stage force

Back 17

Stage Force is a base temporarily within the operational area of another command but is not under its operational control

Front 18

Define Dwell rate

Back 18

Dwell Rate is time spent between deployments at your home station

Front 19

Define Tempo Band

Back 19

Tempo Band is the term used to describe U.S. Air Force deployment categories.

Front 20

Define battle rhythm

Back 20

Battle Rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations.

Front 21

Which tempo band provides a dwell ratio of 1:2 with 6 months vulnerability/deployment and 12 months non-deployment?

Back 21

Band D.

Front 22

What does Force Readiness Include?

Back 22

Technical competence

Dimensions:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Spiritual

Front 23

What are some specific pre-deployment challenges people may encounter?

Back 23

Specific pre-deployment challenges may be related to: family, health and fitness, completing pre-deployment training, making preparations for house and car, getting financial issues in order, work-related issues, and personal problems.

Front 24

As a supervisor, what should you do if you become aware of any challenges a subordinate is facing during a deployment?

Back 24

If a subordinate is experiencing a challenge during deployment, a supervisor should: refer them to the Base Chaplin, make sure he/she receives medical treatment, counsel the Airman, refer to Mental Health, use Stress Management techniques, encourage physical exercise, establish a point of contact at home base, and help establish good communication.

Front 25

Describe some post-deployment reintegration challenges an Airman may encounter upon returning home?

Back 25

An Airman returning home from a deployment may experience: short and long term health concerns, conflicts with family members, arguments with spouse, difficulties adjusting to home life, problems sleeping, survivors guilt, anti-social behaviors, relationship issues, resentment at work, difficulty bonding with family members, anger and frustration, and difficulty connecting with children.

Front 26

Fill in the blanks:
As Expeditionary Airmen you have a constant duty to maintain a high level of ___________as well as ensuring the ________________.

Back 26

As Expeditionary Airmen you have a constant duty to maintain a high level of personal readiness as well as ensuring the readiness of subordinates.

Front 27

What are the Contributing Factors to Rogue State or Regional Threat?

Back 27

Ability to posses CBRNE capabilities

Ability to posses strategic nuclear threat

Involvement in international drug trafficking

Participation in international organized crime

Front 28

Give 4 examples of how a terrorist operates today.

Back 28

Terrorists‘ organizations operate: a. together in a loose network

b. plan their attacks together

c. share resources

d. train together in armed training camps using live munitions and e. networks allow them to gain strength from each other and contribute resources in executing attacks.

Front 29

What would not be considered a difficulty when attempting to counter a terrorist operation in an area like Iraq and Afghanistan?

Back 29

Terrorists are very skilled in building weapons would not be considered a difficulty when attempting to encounter a terrorist operation in an area like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Front 30

What is a rogue state?

Back 30

A rouge state is an unprincipled political entity. Rouge states are considered as threatening to the world's peace, have dictatorial regimes that restrict human rights, sponsor terrorism, and seek to proliferate weapons of mass destruction.

Front 31

Define Posse Comitatus

Back 31

Posse Comitatus prohibits search, seizure, or arrest powers to US military personnel.

Front 32

Define Martial Law

Back 32

Martial Law is the law administered by military forces that is invoked by a government in an emergency when the civilian law enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order and safety.

Front 33

Define force protection

Back 33

Force Protection is an integrated application of offensive and defensive actions that deter, detect, preempt, mitigate, and negate threats against Air Force air and space operations and assets based on an acceptable level of risk.

Front 34

Define Non-Proliferation Treaty

Back 34

Non-Proliferation Treaty also Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT or NNPT) is a treaty to limit the spread or proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Front 35

According to the U.S. Air Force Eagle Eye program, who is considered the first line of defense when countering terrorism?

Back 35

All Airmen, military, civilian, and family members.

Front 36

Fill in the blanks:

___________ -terrorism refers to combating or defending measures and ___________-terrorism is offensive measures meant to deter and respond to terrorism.

Back 36

Anti -terrorism refers to combating or defending measures and counter-terrorism is offensive measures meant to deter and respond to terrorism.

Front 37

How does a nation become a regional threat?

Back 37

Any one of the following incidents could cause a nation to become a regional threat:

a. disagreement over borders

b. control of natural resources (e.g., oil)

c. difference of political objectives

d. cultural/ethnic/religious differences,

e. threat of CBRNE weapons use

f. illegal drug distribution.

Front 38

What are the three strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Homeland Security?

Back 38

Prevent terrorist attacks, reduce America‘s vulnerability to terrorism, minimize the damage, and recover from attacks that do occur.

Front 39

Describe the difference between coalitions and an alliance?

Back 39

A coalition is a casual agreement between two or more nations for common action such as a threat or unforeseen crisis (Example: Saudi Arabia). Coalitions are less formal and usually more temporary than alliances. Coalitions are formed by different nations with objectives usually for a single occasion.

Alliances are formal agreements between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives (Example: United Kingdom). Alliances usually have developed standards compatible with the U.S. Military‘s administrative, logistic, and operational procedures to minimize issues and challenges presented to the coalition forces

Front 40

Fill in the blanks:

Participating in coalition operations let us share________________________,
__________________________, __________________________.

Back 40

Participating in coalition operations let us share the responsibility of commitment of military personnel and assets,
disaster relief supplies, and all other physical and monetary contributions..

Front 41

List two reasons why a nation might choose not to be part of a multinational force coalition?

Back 41

Threats of terrorism reprisals; i.e. 2004 train bombing in Spain and 2005 bombings in UK; al Zarqawi threatened Japan, Poland, and Bulgaria resulting in their reluctance to support OIF; differences in ideology; undue financial burdens; and adverse public opinion and opposition are some of the reasons for not being part of multinational coalition.

Front 42

Who will benefit as a result of involvement in multinational force operations?

Back 42

Multinational forces benefit all parties involved.

Front 43

Give an example of how an Airman could personally benefit while working within a multinational force environment?

Back 43

As an Airman working with multinational forces, you benefit by gaining a greater appreciation for what we have as an Air Force, appreciate the work multinational forces do in support of our objectives, and the shared workloads.

Front 44

What might be considered a challenge to an Airman who works in a coalition environment?

Back 44

Overflight restrictions

Limited base infrastructure

Political repercussions of unauthorized base use

Front 45

List some examples of ways the U.S. Military can strengthen relationships with multinational forces?

Back 45

Integrate exercises and maneuvers, Share intelligence, Share technology, Make advanced military assets available, Share logistics and resources

Front 46

Define Joint Force

Back 46

Joint Force is a general term applied to a force composed of significant elements, assigned or attached, of two or more Military Departments operating under a single joint force commander.

Front 47

Define Synergy

Back 47

Synergy is the working together of two or more people, organizations, or things, especially when the result is greater than the sum of their individual effects or capabilities.

Front 48

What is the Capstone Concept of Joint Operations?

Back 48

Combat

Security

Engagement

Relief of reconstruction

Front 49

What are the CJCS Functions?

Back 49

Principal military advisor to NSC

Provide strategic direction for armed forces

Prepare strategic plans for armed forces

Direct preparation of contingency plans

Advise on programs, requirements, and budgeting

Develop joint doctrine, training, and education

Front 50

Fill in the blanks:

According to the Capstone Concept for Joint Operations, the following four activities must join in order for forces to execute: combat _______________, _______________, relief, and construction.

Back 50

According to the Capstone Concept for Joint Operations, the following four activities must join in order for forces to execute: combat security, engagement, relief, and construction.

Front 51

According to the Capstone Concept, which activities must join in order for forces to execute?

Back 51

Combat

Security

Engagement

Front 52

Fill in the Blank:

The term given to the concept of working together to enhance effects as an interconnected or cohesive team is known as _______________.

Back 52

The term given to the concept of working together to enhance effects as an interconnected or cohesive team is known as Synergy.

Front 53

True or false

An asymmetric battlefield is fought in a linear configuration and requires extensive preparation.

Back 53

False, a symmetric battlefield is fought in a linear configuration and requires extensive preparation.

Front 54

What was the key factor that led to U.S. Military having to restructure under the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986?

Back 54

The key factor that led to restructure under the Goldwater-Nicholas Act of 1986 was the United State essentially had four military branches that could not and did not want to work together.

Front 55

Who is responsible for planning and executing national security policy?

Back 55

The President is responsible for planning and executing national security policies.

Front 56

Which Branchs of service are the military Departments of Defense?

Back 56

Army, Navy, Air Force

Front 57

What is one of the biggest benefits military forces obtain from operating as a Total Force?

Back 57

The ability to maximize our capabilities, equipment, and resources to include manpower.

Front 58

Fill in the blanks:

The _____________ has a dual mission, a federal and a state mission.

Back 58

The Air National Guard has a dual mission, a federal and a state mission.

Front 59

Why was the Total Force integration concept invented?

Back 59

The Total Force integration concept was invented, in large part, to meet the demands of our ever-expanding roles and missions. These three main missions include the expeditionary, homeland, and installation operations.

Front 60

What is not considered an article of the Code of Conduct?

Back 60

If I become a prisoner of war, I attempt to escape without any regard for safety and security of others held captive.

Front 61

Fill in the Blanks

Article VI of the Code of Conduct states: I will never forget that I am a ______________, fighting for freedom, responsible for my ______________, and dedicated to the ______________, which make my country free.

Back 61

Article VI of the Code of Conduct states: I will never forget that I am a American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free.

Front 62

Fil in the blank

The first Code of Conduct, which were guidelines established by the United States for American POWs to live by, were created after (the) ______________.

Back 62

The first Code of Conduct, which were guidelines established by the United States for American POWs to live by, were created after (the) Korean Conflict

Front 63

What is the intent of the Code of Conduct if you are an American POW held in enemy captivity?

Back 63

To survive in captivity with honor.

Front 64

What was the purpose for changing the word bound to required and eliminating the word only in Article V of the Code of Conduct?

Back 64

To allow a POW under torture to give more than name, rank, service number, and date of birth without loss of honor or being placed in a moral dilemma.

Front 65

Fill in the blank:

The Law of Armed Conflict is part of international law that regulates_______.

Back 65

The Law of Armed Conflict is part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities

Front 66

list the five purposes, as they exist today, for the Law of Armed Conflict.

Back 66

limit the effects of conflicts

protect combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering

safeguard fundamental rights of combatants and noncombatants

protecting persons involved in conflicts

prevent conflicts from becoming worse

Front 67

Why is the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise important to the security of the United States and its allies?

Back 67

It is a way the Air Force preserves peace and, when necessary, orchestrates war.

Front 68

True or false

The National Security Strategy requires the United States maintain sufficient nuclear forces to deter any future foreign leadership with access to strategic nuclear forces from acting against American vital national interests and to convince such leadership that seeking a nuclear advantage would be futile.

Back 68

True

Front 69

Define nuclear deterrence.

Back 69

Deterrence is the prevention from action by fear of consequences. Deterrence is a state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

Front 70

Fill in the Blank:

The fundamental purpose for the U.S. having a nuclear arsenal is to __________________.

Back 70

The fundamental purpose for the U.S. having a nuclear arsenal is to deter an enemy‘s use of its nuclear arsenal or other WMD

Front 71

What happened in Hiroshima?

Back 71

First nuclear bomb against Japan in World War II

Front 72

What is the Manhattan Project?

Back 72

First nuclear explosive device detonated at Trinity Site

Front 73

What is the Berlin Airlift?

Back 73

First nuclear test by the Soviet Union, ending the U.S. nuclear monopoly on nuclear weapons

Front 74

What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Back 74

13 day strategy chess match involving capabilities of nuclear weapons, between United States and the Soviet Union

Front 75

What is the Berlin Wall?

Back 75

Lead to the end of the Cold War

Front 76

What is ICBM?

Back 76

One command to provide guardianship and control of all nuclear capable bombers and nuclear missiles

Front 77

What was the purpose for creating the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) in 2009?

Back 77

execute nuclear weapons with precision when called upon by our Nation

ensure oversight of the nuclear mission of the Air Force

restore our country‘s and our allies‘ faith in our ability to safeguard nuclear assets

Front 78

Fill in the Blanks:

The Air Force Global Strike Command operates two new commands which encompass two numbered Air Forces: the ____________ Air Force, located at F.E. warren Air Force Base, which is responsible for all ____________. The other is the ____________ Air Force, located at Barksdale Air Force Base, which are responsible for all ____________.

Back 78

The Air Force Global Strike Command operates two new commands which encompass two numbered Air Forces: the 20th, Air Force, located at F.E. warren Air Force Base, which is responsible for all ICBMs, The other is the 8th Air Force, located at Barksdale Air Force Base, which are responsible for all strategic bombers.

Front 79

The components of a Cold War Triad include?

Back 79

SLBMs

ICBMs

Bombers

Front 80

What isn‘t a component of the New Triad non-nuclear and nuclear strike capabilities?

Back 80

Warhead Reliability

Front 81

True or false

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons.

Back 81

False

Front 82

Define Surety

Back 82

Surety is material, personnel, and procedures that contribute to the security, safety, and reliability of nuclear weapons and to the assurance that there will be no nuclear weapon accidents, incidents, unauthorized weapon detonations, or degradation in performance at the target

Front 83

List the 5 Components of Nuclear Surety

Back 83

Safety

Security

Reliability

Use of Control

Survivability

Front 84

Fill in the blank:

When the primary responsibility of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program is to ensure all associated material, personnel, and procedures related to nuclear weapons are safe, secure, and under positive control, this is referred to as ________________.

Back 84

When the primary responsibility of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program is to ensure all associated material, personnel, and procedures related to nuclear weapons are safe, secure, and under positive control, this is referred to as surety

Front 85

Fill in the blank:

The National Nuclear Security Administration is responsible for the five components of nuclear surety which are: safety, ________________, reliability, control of use, and ________________.

Back 85

The National Nuclear Security Administration is responsible for the five components of nuclear surety which are: safety, security, reliability, control of use, and survivability

Front 86

True or False

Reliability, as it pertains to nuclear weapons, is to know where all U.S. nuclear weapons are located at all times, the status of those weapons, and their configuration.

Back 86

False

Front 87

Name two recent nuclear weapons incidents that occurred under the supervision of the U.S. Air Force.

Back 87

Misshipment of sensitive missile components, unauthorized movement of nuclear weapons

Front 88

What was the lesson learned by Air Force personnel as a result of misshipment of sensitive missile components?

Back 88

The lesson learned in the misshipment of sensitive missile components was a violation of process discipline, which requires following standard operating procedures to accomplish routine missions.

Front 89

What was the response of the investigation conducted by the DoD and Air Force involving the transportation of six nuclear weapons for the unauthorized movement of nuclear weapons?

Back 89

The DoD and Air Force investigation concluded that nuclear weapons handling standards and procedures had not been followed by numerous Air Force personnel involved in the incident.

Front 90

Approximately how long has it been since a nuclear weapon has been employed during conflict?

Back 90

60-70 years

Front 91

True or False

Today modern deterrence against nuclear weapons is less complex than during the Cold War.

Back 91

False

Front 92

What is not a potential influence for future deterrence against nuclear weapons?

Back 92

Clear communication links

Front 93

What is Non-Proliferation?

Back 93

efforts by members to detect, secure, and dispose of weapons of mass destruction

Front 94

What is Nuclear Proliferation?

Back 94

the spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear materials, technology, and information to nations which aren‘t recognized by Nuclear Weapons States

Front 95

What is Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

Back 95

method to help prevent and limit the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Front 96

Why is understanding Air Force Nuclear Enterprise an inherent responsibility to all Airmen?

Back 96

As an Airman, and a member of the Profession of Arms, it‘s your inherent responsibility to understand the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise and its role in the security of the United States and its allies. Understanding the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise is just like global reach and global strike capabilities. It is important to the security of the United States and all of its allies and is a way the Air Force preserves peace and when necessary, orchestrates war.

Front 97

In early 1942 when the United States suffered a series of defeats in the Pacific, top officials in Washington decided to proceed with the construction of an atomic bomb. What was the name given to this endeavor to produce nuclear bombs in time to affect the outcome of World War II?

Back 97

The Manhattan Project.

Front 98

Explain how the three key factors of the nuclear deterrence theory inter-relate.

Back 98

The three factors of the nuclear deterrence theory inter-relate and are necessary for others to view deterrence. These factors are the nation‘s capabilities, multiplied by its will, and multiplied by others‘ perceptions of those capabilities and the will (Deterrence = Capabilities x Will x Perception).

Front 99

What term describes the strictest application of accountability and compliance while implementing a personnel reliability program?

Back 99

Two Person Concept

Front 100

What was the purpose for creating the Air force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) in 2009?

Back 100

The Global Air Force Strike Command (AFGSC) was created to ensure oversight of the nuclear mission of the Air Force, to restore our country‘s and our allies‘ faith in our ability to safeguard our nuclear assets, and to execute nuclear weapons with precision when called upon by our Nation.

Front 101

The expansion of the New Triad included all of the traditional triad structure and included a mix of strategic and offensive capabilities. In addition, the New Triad is supported by enhanced C2, intelligence, and adaptive planning capabilities. In terms of nuclear deterrence, list some benefits these enhancements offer the United States.

Back 101

The creation of the structure of the New Triad offers the United States a wide range of employment functions to include flexibility, effectiveness, survivability, and responsiveness.