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_______ is a group of persons generally qualified in an occupation on a continuing basis for the purpose of obtaining a steady income.
profession
______ is calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive preparation including instruction in skills and methods as well as in the scientific, historical, or scholarly principles underlying such skills and methods.... Maintaining by force of organization or concerted opinion high standards of achievement and conduct, and committing its members to continued study, and to a kind of work, which has for its prime purpose the rendering of a public service.
profession
Four essential characteristics of a profession
1. A high degree of generalized and systematic knowledge.
2. A primary orientation to the community interest rather than to individual self-interest.
3. A high degree of self-control of behavior through codes of ethics and voluntary associations.
4. A system of rewards or a set of symbols of work achievement.
To be a profession, according to Millett, the occupation categorized as such must:
1. Be a full-time and stable job, serving continuing social needs.
2. Be considered a lifelong calling by the practitioners, who identify themselves personally with their job subculture.
3. Be organized to control performance standards and recruitment.
4. Require formal, theoretical education.
5. Have a service orientation in which loyalty to standards of competence and clients' needs are paramount.
6. Be granted a great deal of collective autonomy by the society it serves.
A profession is an occupation that strongly exhibits the following
characteristics:
1. A body of theory and specialized knowledge.
2. A service orientation.
3. A distinct sub-culture.
____________, means much more than simply having the technical training and skill to do a given job.
A body of theory and specialized knowledge
It is widely accepted that the individuals who make up a profession should not be in it solely for their own material benefit, but that they view themselves as having at least some sense of duty towards the society in which they live.
Public Service Orientation
includes the values, norms, and symbols that are accepted by the profession.
Distinct Sub-Culture
Which best describe the attribute of professional character?
Exhibiting emotional, moral and intellectual qualities and behaviors
Which of the following framework for continuous professional growth?
Enlisted Force Structure
International political functions are not regulated or ethical
Decentralized Anarchy
Over 190 countries are involved in the international environment
Many Actors
Nations political relations are a mixture of interests
Interests
Self ruling and geographically separated
Nations Sovereign and Unique
What a nation does affect other nations differently
World is multilateral
Little strategy shared in the international area.
No consensus in the United States
Geographic location and isolationism
Pre-world war II
The cause of foreign policy controversy
Changing International Environment
Containment and the Domino Theory
Postwar Globalism
Beginning of fundamental change in the US Foreign Policy
Vietnam Conflict
Which of these factors is not a regional problem impacting US Foreign Policy?

a. Security of Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs)
b. Arms Control
c. The breakup of the Soviet Union
d. NATO modifications
Arms Control
Which of these issues is NOT a factor impacting US foreign policy in the Third World?

a. Resource dependency
b. Instability
c. Access to oil
d. The balance of power
Access to oil
Competing and cooperating economically is a US foreign policy objective in Europe. Which of the following choices is another?

a. Strong offshore capability
b. Reduce resource dependency
c. Maintain the balance of power
d. All of the above
Maintain the balance of power
Which US foreign policy objective is MOST LIKELY to deal effectively with the breakup of the Soviet Union?

a. Reduce dependency of resources
b. Economic cooperation and competition issues
c. Strong offshore capability
d. Maintain the balance of power
Maintain the balance of power
Which is a problem impacting US foreign policy in the Middle East?

a. Regional stability
b. Oil
c. Arab-Israeli conflict
d. All of the above
All of the above
Where is security of sea lines of communications (SLOCs) a problem impacting US foreign policy?

a. Europe
b. Asia
c. Middle East
d. Third World
Third World
Which of the following impacts US foreign policy in the Middle East?

a. Resource dependency
b. Regional stability
c. Security of sea lines of communications (SLOCc)
d. Arms control issues
Regional stability
Which of the following is the greatest problem impacting US foreign policy in Asia?

a. Dependence on US resource
b. Arms control issues
c. Economic cooperation and competition issues
d. Maintaining a security balance without war.
Maintaining a security balance without war
A plan of action
Strategy
The art and science of coordinating the development and use of those instruments to achieve national security objective
Grand Strategy
Coordinating the development, deployment and employment of military forces
Military Strategy
The art and science of planning, orchestrating and directing military campaigns within a theater of operations to achieve national security objectives
Operational Strategy
The art and science of employing forces on the battlefield to achieve national security objectives.
Battlefield Strategy
Coordinating the development and use of national power instruments
Grand Strategy
Planning, orchestrating and directing campaigns
Operational Strategy
Coordinating the development, deployment and employment of forces
Military Strategy
Employing battle forces
Battlefield Strategy
The signal for lights out, is our longest bugle call and comes from the French and British, who in turn adopted it from the Germans.
Tattoo
Our most beautiful bugle call, is sounded shortly after Tattoo. It was adopted during the Civil War and was composed by a General who didn't like the call adopted from the French, because he thought it was too lively to indicate the end of the day.
Taps
Signifies not only the end of a day, but the end of a life, since it is always played at military funerals.
Taps
Sounded at Evening Colors. The firing of a sunset gun at the same time stems from the ancient custom of making a lot of noise in camp as the sun went down, to scare off any evil spirits that might be lurking about.
Retreat
Adopted during the Civil War, this bugle call signals the end of life
Taps
Signals the end of the duty day and links us to our military heritage
Retreat
Adopted from the French and British, this is our longest bugle calls
Tattoo
Received his Medal of Honor for action over enemy occupied Europe on 1 May 1943. When the aircraft on which he was a gunner was hit by enemy fire and set a blaze. The sgt threw exploding ammunition overboard. Manned workable guns until German fighters were driven off. Administered first aid to a wounded comrade and wrapping himself in a protective cloth completely extinguishing fire by hand.
Sgt Maynard H. Smith
While flying over Bremen, Germany on 20 Dec 1943, He took heroic actions beyond the call of duty. When the aircraft in which he was serving as a radio operator and gunner was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, he was painfully wounded in the legs and face. He initially volunteered to be thrown out of the aircraft to lighten the plane. Remaining with the aircraft he managed to operate the radio and continue to send distress signals until the plane was ditched. Upon ditching, he saved the wounded tail gunner from certain death.
TSgt Forrest L. Vosler
Earned his Medal of Honor while on duty over occupied Europe with the 8 AF's 351st Bomb Group on 20 Feb 1944. When the aircraft on which he was serving as an engineer was severely damaged, the co-pilot killed, and pilot wounded, he managed to fly the plane with the aid of the navigator. On the third attempt at landing, the plane crashed and all three were killed.
SSgt Archibald Mathies
Received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions over Koriyama, Japan on 12 Apr 1945. As he was launching phosphorous bombs, one proved faulty and exploded inside the B29 plane. Realizing that the aircraft and crew would be lost if the flaming bomb remained in the plane, he disregarded severe burning of his hands, carried the bomb to the co-pilot's window, and threw it out.
SSgt Henry E. Erwin
First enlisted to received the Air Force Cross (Posthumously, saving 9 soldiers on 11 Apr 1966) and later was upgraded to the Medal of Honor making him the sixth enlisted Airman for heroism.
A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
On 24 Feb 1969, he was serving as load master when his AC- 47 aircraft was severely damaged by 82mm mortar fire over Long Binh, South Vietnam. Suffering from more than 40 shrapnel wounds in his back and legs. He absorbed a magnesium flare thrown by the mortar blast. Despite loss of blood and partial loss of feeling to his legs, he hugged the deadly device close to him, dragged and threw it out. Because of his selfless act, he became the lowest ranking airman to receive the Medal of Honor
A1C John L. Levitow
Which of the following was the first enlisted airman to receive the Medal of Honor?

a. SSgt Henry E. Erwin
b. Sgt Maynard H. Smith
c. SSgt Archibald Mathies
Sgt Maynard H. Smith
Which of the following received the Medal of Honor fro throwing out a faulty phosphorus bomb over the skies of Koriyama, Japan?

a. A1C John L. Levitow
b. SSgt Henry E. Erwin
c. TSgt Forrest L. Vosler
SSgt Henry E. Erwin
Which of the following became the lowest ranking airman in history to earn the Medal of Honor?

a. A1C John L. Levitow
b. Sgt Maynard H. Smith
c. A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
A1C John L. Levitow
Which two Medal of Honor recipients received their honor posthumously?

a. SSgt Archibald Mathies/Sgt Maynard H. Smith
b. TSgt Forrest L. Vosler/A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
c. SSgt Archibald Mathies/A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
SSgt Archibald Mathies / A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
Which of the following received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a mission over Bremen, Germany?

a. SSgt Henry E. Erwin
b. TSgt Forrest L. Vosler
c. SSgt Archibald Mathies
TSgt Forrest L. Vosler
I am an American fighting in the forces that guard my country our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense
Article I
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article II
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article III
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Article IV
Should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies.
Article V
I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Article VI
Which article within the Code of Conduct requires a captured airman to try to escape?
Article 3
Which Code of Conduct article stipulates we must be prepared to give our life for the defense of our contry?
Article 1
According to Article 5, if you are captured, what information are you required to provide to the enemy?
Name, Rank, Service Number and Date of Birth
Which article reminds us that we are responsible for out actions during captivity?
Article 6
Which Article requires an individual to take command if senior in rank?
Article 4
Article 2 stipulates that surrender is an option when?
further fighting would lead to death with no significant enemy losses
Which is the only museum dedicated to the accomplishments of our enlisted corps?
Enlisted Heritage Hall
Paving the way for approximately 3000 enlisted aviators, who was the first enlisted pilot?
Sgt Vernon Burge
Flying for the French Air Corps, who became the world's first black pilot?
Cpl Eugene Bullard
Which institutions were founded for the purposes of awarding college credit for job training and advance management training for the enlisted corp?
Air Force Senior NCOA Academy / CCAF
Name the individual to score the first of only two aerial kills ever from a B-52 during OPERATION Linebacker II in Vietnam.
SSgt Samuel Turner
Organized the first National Guard aviation unit, the First Aero Company, New York National Guard
Capt Raynal C. Bolling
Collaborated with Lt. Arthur Oligher on the first Air Guard jet kill in Korean War
Capt Harry Underwood
The mass deployment of eight ANG fighter squadrons to Europe after the Berlin crisis
Stair Step
First ANG non-stop tans-Atlantic deployment of tactical aircraft
Ready GO
Awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for a low-level attack against the Ploesti oil refineries.
Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker
Virtually all enlisted airmen provide this distinctive capability
Agile combat support
Protection of life, property and preservation of peace, order and public safety
ANG's state roles
Augment major commands of the active Air Force.
ANG's federal role
Firefighting, regional emergencies, counter-drug operations.
ANG state missions
Automatically enlisted all able-bodied men between age 18-45 into hometown armed service.
The Militia Act of 1972
Provide a permanent cadre of civilian technicians ready for instant mobilization
Air Reserve Technician Program
Established Ready, Standby and Retired reservist categories
The Armed Forces Reserve Act
Which of the following is NOT categorized as a Air Force Reserve special mission?

a. Aerial Spraying
b. Aerial Refueling
c. Aerial Firefighting
Aerial Refueling
Which of the following is NOT categorized as a mission of the Air Force Reserve?

a. Security Forces
b. Air Transportation
c. Weather Reconnaissance
Weather Reconnaissance
Which Air Force Reserve mission is responsible for providing intra/inter theater air medical movements?
Aeromedical Evacuation Mission
Name the two types of reserve civil engineering units.
RED HORSE / Prime BEEF
Which Air Force Reserve special mission includes activities such as unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense and psychological operations
Special Operations
Einstein sending a letter to the President, Manhattan Project, Little boy and Fatman are examples of:
Pre-cold war history of nuclear weapons
Soviets ended the US nuclear monopoly in:
1949
The 13-day strategic chess match between the United States and Soviet Union resulted in the:
Cuban Missile Crisis
The stand-up of Air Combat Command (ACC) signaled the:
End of the Cold War
People, organizations, processes, procedures and systems are BEST described as
Components of the nuclear enterprise
Air Force Global Strike Command stood up in _______ and is located at ______________.
2009, Barksdale AFB
Responsive to national leadership, continuously on alert, and deployed to widely dispersed locations BEST describes:
20th Air Force's ICBMs
WSA, PNAF and WS3 are BEST described as:
Nuclear mission areas
Heavily secured ares within base perimeter, six above ground and one underground and igloos BEST describe:
Weapon Storage Areas
Functions that provide peacetime support of logistical airlift for nuclear weapons and requires specially trained aircrews BEST describe:
Prime Nuclear Airlift Forces
Electronic monitoring and controls, storage vaults built into the floor, reduced need for convoys, and eliminates exposure BEST describe:
Weapon Storage & Security Systems
Underground structure, blast and pressure protected, capable of launching 50 missiles BEST describes:
Missile Launch Control Facilities
Vertical cylindrical container, protected by blast door on top, and multiple missile fields BEST describes:
Missile Silos
The materiel, personnel and procedures that contribute to the safety, security, reliability and control of nuclear weapons, thus assuring that no nuclear accidents, incidents, unauthorized detonations, or degradation in performance occurs is BEST described as the definition of:
Nuclear Surety
The application of engineering and management principles, criteria and techniques to protect nuclear weapons against the risks and threats inherent in their environments within the constraints of operational effectiveness, time and cost throughout all phases of their cycle is BEST described as the definition of:
Nuclear Weapons Systems Safety
The total spectrum of procedures, facilities, equipment and personnel employed to provide protection against loss of custody, theft, or diversion of a nuclear weapon system; protection against unauthorized access; or protection against unauthorized actions, vandalism, sabotage and malevolent damage is BEST described as the definition of:
Nuclear Weapons Security
Deny unauthorized access to nuclear weapons; prevent damage or sabotage to nuclear weapons; prevent loss of custody; and prevent, to the maximum extent possible, radiological contamination caused by unauthorized acts is BEST described as the definition of:
Nuclear Weapons Security Standard
The probability, without regard to countermeasures, that a nuclear weapon, subassembly, component, or other part will perform in accordance with its design intent or requirements is BEST described as the definition of
Weapon System Reliability
DOD psychological evaluation program instituted during the Cold War that assists organizational leaders in the selection and retention of why those personnel who are emotionally stable, physically capable, and who have demonstrated reliability and professional competence is BEST describe as the definition of:
Personnel Reliability Program
Requires certified personnel at all times who are knowledgeable in the task being performed are familiar with safety and security requirements, and are capable of detecting incorrect act or improper procedures is BEST described as the:
Two-person Concept
Weapon systems design features, operational procedures, security and system safety rules, active, passive or disablement system are all associated with:
Use of Control
Combined, there two control elements establish the framework through which absolute control of nuclear weapons is maintained at all times:
Use of Control and Command and Control
Applies to all mission essential assets, delivery system or platform, associated support systems, equipment, facilities, personnel, command and control links, and supporting logistical elements and the entire threat spectrum is BEST associated with:
Survivability
the BEST definition of deterrence is:
A state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction
What are the characteristics of deterrence theory
National Will, Perception and Capability
In his briefing to the NCO Academy class, the commandant says, "As NCOs you must understand how your readiness impacts the Air Force's capability to wage war and how adversaries judge our leaders and our national powers.'

The commandant's remarks BEST describe
Deterrence Theory
During her orientation briefing MSgt Abbot hears, "As specialists on WMD, our job is to discourage terrorist and rouge nations from attaching the US; however, should we fail in that duty, it is also our job to stop any conflict as quickly as possible under conditions approved by our national leaders.' This statement BEST describes
Role of Nuclear Weapons in deterrence
The statement, "How operations will be conducted, the plans for achieving national objectives and nuclear deterrence makes up the majority of US deterrence" BEST indicates the relationship between:
Nuclear deterrence and national strategy and policy
The decision to employ nuclear weapons requires the authority of the:
President
Knowledge of enemy force strength, types of weapons available and status/disposition of friendly forces BEST describes:
Nuclear employment planning factors
Who is the authority for the requirements and planning documents used for DOD stockpiles planning projections>
Nuclear Weapons Council
Who is the authority for national security directives used for nuclear weapons employment?
President
Capabilities including non-kinetic and conventional strike capabilities, integrated ballistic and cruise missile defenses, a responsive infrastructure, robust C2 system and advance intelligence adaptive planning system BEST describe
The New Triad
Nuclear employment is BEST summarized as the authority, planning document and employment factors that involve the:
President, Secretary of Defense, Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Combatant Commanders
The spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material and weapons-related nuclear technology and information BEST describe:
Nuclear Proliferation
The statement, "measure to limit and/or stop the spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-related nuclear technology and information" BEST describe:
Nuclear Nonproliferation
The statement "has manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device prior to 1 Jan 1967" BEST describes
Nuclear Weapon State
The statement, " Although the electricity generated from nuclear energy is clean and results in relative small amount of waste, there are concerns over the potential use of the waste produced" BEST describes the/a:
Political considerations associated with regional security issues
Iran enriching uranium to make its own fuel and North Korea refusing the US's offer of proliferation safer reactors are examples of:
Regional nuclear security issues
A reduction in the nuclear stockpile and forces assigned to operate, maintain and support nuclear capability coupled with the ongoing challenge of achieving a focused and dedicated workforce BEST describes:
Events after the Cold War that affected the AF Nuclear Enterprise
A serious erosion of focus, expertise, mission readiness, resources and discipline within the nuclear enterprise resulted in
The inadvertent shipment of ICBM components to Taiwan in 2006
The dismantling of SAC, diversion of critical resources and little to no emphasis on training and discipline BEST summarizes
The devaluing of the nuclear mission
A base initiated shipping transaction, plus improper documentation, mislabeling and a failure to accomplish proper notification BEST summarizes mistakes that led to the inadvertent shipment of
MK12 Forward Sections to Taiwan
The shipment of classified components to Taiwan and the unauthorized transport of nuclear weapons from Minot to Barksdale are BEST described as the result of:
Failed leadership
Following established procedures, holding people accountable, focusing on expertise, mission readiness and discipline BEST summarize
Lessons learned from recent nuclear weapons related incidents
While briefing recently promoted master sergeants, the CMSAF says, "As SNCOs, you must train our Airmen to follow instructions and you must not be afraid to hold them accountable when they don't. Make compliance and accountability your motto. Install professional behaviors in your subordinates, display pride in your unit and always demonstrate that you value the mission.
SNCO responsibilities
Having a sense of duty towards society best describes which characteristics of a profession?
Public service orientation
Which of these sharply distinguishes the POA from other professions?
Unlimited Liability Clause
Which of the following terms BEST describes a nation that is self-ruling and geographically separated
Sovereign
Which of these factors is NOT a regional problem impacting US foreign policy?
Arms Control
Competing and cooperating economically is a US foreign policy objective in Europe. Which of the following choices is another
Maintain the balance of power
Reducing resource dependency is a US foreign policy objective in which region?
Third World
Coordinating the development and use of national power instruments BEST describes which type of strategy?
Grand Strategy
Coordinating the development, deployment and employment of forces BEST describes which type of strategy
Military Strategy
Which bugle call signals the end of duty day and links to our military heritage?
Retreat
Which of the following NCO's received the Medal of Honor for throwing out a faulty phosphorus bomb over the skies of Koriyama, Japan?
SSgt Henry E. Erwin
Which two Medal of Honor recipients received they honor posthumously?
SSgt Archibald Mathies/A1C William H. Pitsenbarger
Which article within the Code of Conduct requires a captured airman to try and escape?
Article 3
According to Article V of the Code of Conduct, if you are captured, what information are you required to provide to the enemy?
Name, rank, service number and date of birth
Which institutions were founded for the purposes of awarding college credit for job training and advance management training for the enlisted corps?
USAF Senior NCOA Academy/CCAF
Paving the way for approxinately 3,000 enlisted aviators, who was the first enlisted pilot?
Sgt. Vernon Burge