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26 Cards in this Set
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The Air Force Vision
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Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power
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The Air Force Mission
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To deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.
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The ROTC Mission
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To develop quality leaders for the Air Force.
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The Honor Code
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“We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.”
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Air Force Core Values
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Integrity First Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do |
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Seven Basic Responses
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"Yes Sir/Ma'am."
“No Sir/Ma’am.” “No Excuse Sir/Ma’am.” “Sir/Ma’am, I do not know.” “Sir/Ma’am I do not understand.” “Sir/Ma’am, may I ask a question?” “Sir/Ma’am, may I make a statement?” |
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Three Levels of Warfare
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Strategic
Operational Tactical |
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Article I
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I am an American fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
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Article II
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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.
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Article III
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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.
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Article IV
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If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor 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.
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Article V
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When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give my 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 or harmful to their cause.
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Article VI
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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.
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Air Force Core Competencies
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Developing Airmen
Technology-to-Warfighting Integrating Operations |
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Air Force Core Capabilities
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Air and Space Superiority Global Attack
Information Superiority Agile Combat Support Rapid Global Mobility Precision Engagement |
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Tenets of Aerospace Power
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Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution
Flexibility/Versatility Priority Synergy Balance Concentration Persistence |
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Principles of War
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Objective
Offensive Mass Unity of Command Maneuver Economy of Force Security Surprise Simplicity |
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Major Commands
ACC: Air Combat Command |
HQ: Langley AFB, VA
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Major Commands
AETC: Air Education and Training Command |
HQ: Randolph AFB, TX
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Major Commands
AFMC: Air Force Materiel Command |
HQ: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
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Major Commands
AFSPC: Air Force Space Command |
HQ: Peterson AFB, CO
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Major Commands
PACAF: Pacific Air Forces |
HQ: Hickam AFB, HI
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Major Commands
AFSOC: Air Force Special Operations Command |
HQ: Hurlburt Field, FL
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Major Commands
AMC: Air Mobility Command |
HQ: Scott AFB, IL
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Major Commands
AFRC: Air Force Reserve Command |
HQ: Robbins AFB, GA
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USAFE: United States Air Forces in Europe
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HQ: Ramstein AB, Germany
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