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57 Cards in this Set
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as defined by the DoD, what is the part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities?
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LOAC - Law Of Armed Conflict
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What are the five important LOAC principles that govern armed conflict?
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military necessity, distinction, proportionality, superfluous injury, and chivalry
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Within the Code of Conduct, how many articles are there?
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There are 6 articles
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What does Article I of the Code of Conduct state?
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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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What does Article II of the Code of Conduct state?
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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 exist.
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What does Article III of the Code of Conduct state?
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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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What does Article IV of the Code of Conduct state?
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If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any actions 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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What does Article V of the Code of Conduct state?
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When questioned, 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 or harmful to their cause.
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What does Article VI of the Code of Conduct state?
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I will never forget 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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As defined by the Manual for Court Martials, what is a personal relationship between an officer and an enlisted member that violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior in the Air Force?
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fraternization
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How many types of American Flags are there?
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8
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What are the 8 types of American Flags?
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Installation, All-weather, "All-purpose," Ceremonial, Organizational, Interment, Retirement, and Automobile Flags
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What are the 3 sizes of Automobile Flags?
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12 x 18 inches trimmed with 1 1/2 inches of yellow fringe; 18 x 26 inches trimmed with 1 1/2 inches of yellow fringe; 6 x 9 inches
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What are the dimensions of the Installation Flag?
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8 feet 11 3/8 inches by 17 feet and is displayed only in fair weather on the installation flagstaff.
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What are the dimensions of the All Weather (Storm) Flag?
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5 feet by 9 feet and 6 inches. Used instead of the Installation Flag in inclement weather.
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What are the dimensions of the All-purpose flag?
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it is made of Rayon and is 3 feet by 4 feet.
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What are the dimensions of the Ceremonial Flag?
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the flag is 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 6 inches and is made up of rayon or a synthetic substitute.
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What are the dimensions of the Organizational Flag?
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3 feet by 4 feet and is made up of rayon or a synthetic substitute
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What are the characteristics of the Interment Flag?
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it is 5 feet by 9 feet 6 inches and is authorized for deceased veterans or military personnel. It is used to drape over the casket of the deceased.
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Describe the retirement flag and its purpose.
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the flag may be either 3 feet by 4 feet or 3 feet by 5 feet. It may be presented to a retiring member of the Air Force.
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When displayed either vertically or horizontally what is th eplacement of the union?
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The union should be uppermost and on the flag's right; the observer's left. In a window, the observer should be from an outside view.
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Describe the crest of the Air Force Seal.
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consists of the eagle, wreath, and cloud form. eagle represents the US and air power. the wreath is made up of 6 alternateating folds of metal(silver and light blue). the cloud form represents a new sky.
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Describe the shield on the Air Force Seal.
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the shield is divided into two parts by a horizonatal nebular line which represnts clouds. An Air Force yellow twisting thunderbolt crossing a set of wings and 8 lightning bolts. This represents striking power thru air and space power.
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What do the stars and roman numerals respresent on the Air Force Seal?
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the stars represent the 13 colonies while the roman numerals represent the year the Air Force was officially established, 1947.
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What is the Medal of Honor given for and how many recipients have there been?
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Has been awarded approximately 3450 times and is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States
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How many Air Force Medal of Honor recipients were enlisted personnel?
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6 were awarded to enlisted personnel.
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In WWII, what were the names of the aircraft carrying the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki?
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Enola Gay-dropped first bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and Bock's Car dropped second bomb on Nagasaki just 3 days later.
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Describe the upper half of the Air Force Symbol.
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the first part is the stylized wings which represent the enlisted members and the 6 core caparbilities which are: air and space superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information superiority, and agile combat support.
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Describe the lower half of the Air Force Symbol.
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the lower half is composed of the star, sphere, and diamonds.
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What does the star in the lower half of the Air Force symbol represent?
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the star represents the officer core and Air Force family; retirees, guard members, reservists, civilians, and active duty members.
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What does the sphere in the lower half of the Air Force symbol represent?
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The sphere represents the globe. It also represents an obligation our country has securing out Nation's freedom with global vigilance, reach, and power.
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What do the 3 diamonds in the Air Force symbol represent?
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The 3 diamonds represent the Air Force Core values, which are as follows: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all We Do.
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What is your Chain of Command?
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President of the US- Barrack Obama
Secretary of Defense-Robert Gates Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff- Adm Michael Mullin Secretary of the Air Force-Michael Donley Chief of Staff of the USAF- General Norman Schwartz PACAF CC- Lt. General Gary North 5th AF CC- Lt. General Edward Rice Wing CC-Colonel Mark Hicks Group CC-Colonel Rafael Quezada Squadron CC-Colonel Andrew Gale Deputy CC-Mr. Michael Woolley Flight CC-Ms. Alsa Pedone Chief Enlisted Manager SCO-Chief Murphy Section Supervisor SCOIN-SNMSgt Askew Shop Supervisor SCOIT-TSgt Dinger Immediate Supervisor-SSgt Hall |
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What do the colors of the American Flag represent, as well as the stars and stripes?
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Red represent Valor, White represent Purity, and Blue represents Vigilance. The 50 stars represent all of the 50 states of the Union and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies.
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Define Leadership
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Leadership is the ability or art of influencing and directing people to complete or accomplish the mission.
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What do you believe is the most important characteristic of a leader?
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Being Honest. An atmosphere of honesty and trust will encourage people to do the right thing both in their personal life and their professional life.
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What is the mission of the Air Force?
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deliver sovereign options for the defense of the USoA and its global interests-to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.
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What is the maximum bulk allowed for men's hair and the longest length allowed at the termination point?
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Men are allowed 1 1/4 inches in bulk while hair may not exceed 1/4 inches in length at the termination point.
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How long can fingernails be?
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1/4 inches
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In your Service Dress Uniform, where is the placement of the ribbons, occupational badge, and name tag?
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The ribbons are places on but not over the the edge of the welt pocket, while the occupational badge is placed 1/2 inch above the center of the topmost ribbons. The name tag is centered between the sleeve seam and the fold of the lapel, while the bottom of the tag is parallel to the bottom of the ribbons.
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What size chevrons are utilized for men and where are they placed?
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the chevrons are 4 inches and are placed halfway between the shoulder seam and elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
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How should trousers be worn?
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bottom of the trouser leg will rest slightly on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the crease. the back of the trouser leg will be 7/8 inch longer than the front. The silver tip of the belt buckle will extend beyond the buckle and face the left without exposing any fabric.
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how thick can the soles and heels of your low quarters be?
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the soles can be no thicker than 1/2 an inch while the heels cannot exceed 1 inch in thickness.
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What is the birthday of the USAF?
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September 18, 1947
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Name someone who you believe gives credit to the Air Force and descriobe why
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CMSgt Tony Travis who is now regarded as one of TIME magazines 100 most influential people for 2010 for the work he did in Haiti. As the Chief Enlisted Manager of the USAF Special Operation Training Center in Hurlburt Field, he organized 12 members comprised of combat controllers, pararescuemen, and weathermen to conduct landing operations in Haiti. His selfless service and excellence in delivering a much needed service in a time of need shows the best of qualities that the Air Force has to offer to the world.
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Who was the first Air Force Chief of Staff?
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General Carl Andrew Spaatz was appointed as the first Air Force Chief of Staff in September of 1947.
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Who was the first woman in the Air Force?
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The first woman in the Air Force was Esther Blake.
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Who was the only AF General to become a 5-star general(General of the Air Force)?
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General Henry "Hap" Arnold
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What is your stance on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell?
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I believe that the current policy for Don't Ask, Don't Tell should stay as is. I want to be sure that those who serve alongside myself and my fellow Airmen maintain their professionalism and keep their personal life just that, personal. If repealed, the amount of uproar it could cause could cause some negative effects. In situations such as basic training, tech school, or deployments where you are housed and required to spend countless hours alongside your fellow Airmen, the need for this policy is even more evident to maintain professionalism. The current Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is also in line with the UCMJ and has been successful for years, which to me is just another reason to keep it in place.
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If you were the Command Chief Master Sergeant of Yokota AB for one day, what would you do for the day?
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If I were the CCMSgt of Yokota AB for one day, I would incorporate a program for all of the Yokota Chief Master Sergeants called "Get to know your Chief" which would be aimed at the junior enlisted. The Chief would be able to give a summary of his/her career, including challenges, difficult decisions, and hurdles overcome to get to that esteemed position. Afterwards there would be an open forum for junior enlisted members to ask questions and to have them answered by their CMSgts to give the junior enlisted a new perspective on the position of Chief. This would allow the Airmen to feel a kinship with their Chief, mostly due to the title alone being a somewhat intimidating one and thus diminishing the idea that the Chief is "unapproachable."
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If you could change one program on base, what would it be?
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If I could change one program on base, it would be the sponsorship program. Although it performs its main mission, which is to inprocess the new member to the base and to give the newcomer someone to go to for help or if they have questions, it is slightly lacking in promoting socialization into the new shop. I believe the sponsorship program would be well served to have a welcoming committee work hand in hand with it, and the main goal would be to provide the new member a way to meet and socialize with other members of their respective shop and to incorporate them more thoroughly. I believe that would make an incoming Airman feel like he/she "belongs" and it gives them more than one person that they can feel comfortable going to when they have issues or questions.
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Who was the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
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Chief Paul Airey and was formally installed as such in 1967.
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Who is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
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Chief James Roy, who was installed in June of 2009.
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Can you please introduce yourself?
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My name is Armond Royce Philmon II. I hail from Copperas Cove, Texas and am 28 years old. I am married to Sue Ann Philmon, and we are expecting our first child this upcoming July. My father retired from the US Army, and so his service heavily influenced me into enlisting in June of 2000. Unfortunately I was medically separated due Subcutaneous Pneumomenistynum, which is basicaly a punctured lung originating from the interior. After returning home, I obtained gainful employment with the State of Texas and the US Army. Close proximity to active, prior, and retired service members only encouraged me to reenlist. Service to my country has always been dear to me and I knew it would give me a sense of fulfillment as well. I began the process of reenlisting in 2007, and was shipped off to basic training in October of 2008. I graduated as an honor grad and as the dorm chief of my flight in November of 2008. Afterwards, I was sent to Keesler AFB for Tech School, and successfully completed it in Apr of 2009
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What are your goals and aspirations?
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I am currently enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force and am 4 classes from my CCAF Degree, which I plan on obtaining before December of this year. I am 4 months ahead of schedule on my CDCs and plan on completing them before June. I have also obtained my Sec+ Certification a year ahead of the Air Force suspense date. I aspire to become an NCO and beyond that a First Sergeant so that I can better serve my fellow Airmen.
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Why do you think you deserve BTZ?
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I believe that I deserve BTZ because I bring to the table maturity, experience, and leadership skills which have been tempered thru interaction with people originating from all walks of life and different backgrounds. The perspective I have gained is a wide one, and with it I believe I can repay the Air Force for giving me the second chance to prove my worth.
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How many Medal of Honor recipients have there been in the Air Force?
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59
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