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Flashcards by Andrew Beavers, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Andrew Beavers
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the difference between culture and heritage? | Culture is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a company or an organization. Heritage is something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor or property that descends to an heir. |
| In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps established a small _____________________________ to take charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects. | Aeronautical Division |
| Who was the first female pilot allowed to wear the U.S. Army uniform? | Ruth Law |
| On 24 May 1918, the War Department officially recognized two Army agencies, the Bureau of Aircraft Production and the Division of Military Aeronautics, as the _________________. | Air Service of the U.S. Army |
| The National Security Act of _____________established the United States Air Force, headed by the Chief of Staff, USAF. | 1947 |
| What did the success of Operation Desert Storm prove about the importance of airpower? | It proved that airpower could decrease casualty counts and that airpower can provide a decisive path to victory. Airpower can decrease the burden on ground forces and proves that war can be waged from thousands of miles away. |
| What decoration is awarded to U.S. and foreign military personnel and civilians who have displayed extraordinary heroism in one of the following situations: while engaged in action against a U.S. enemy, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with a foreign force, or while serving with a friendly nation engaged in armed conflict against a force in which the U.S. is not a belligerent party? | Air Force Cross |
| Why is Air Force culture and heritage important to Airmen? | Knowing the Air Force heritage instills pride and a sense of belonging to an organization with a proud heritage. Understanding the sacrifice and dedication of those Airmen that have gone before you gives you a better understanding of your NCO responsibilities. Knowing your culture in the Profession of Arms separates your profession from other professions in terms of sacrifice and dedication. |
| Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2203 covers ________________ and ________________ ceremonies, while Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903 governs ________________ and _________________. | reveille and retreat dress and appearance |
| What is the purpose of drill and ceremony? | In addition to discipline, military drill teaches and develops teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, attention to detail, and esprit de corps. The purpose of a ceremony is to accomplish one or more of the following: provide distinctive honors to national symbols or individuals on special occasions; display proficiency and the state of training of the troops of a command; promote teamwork and pride in an Air Force organization; contribute to the public morale by displaying symbolically the strength and unity of the military in support of the nation. |
| Why is it important for an NCO to know drill and ceremony? | Because all NCOs are charged with advancing the Profession of Arms by having uniform and flag ceremonies, by learning how to work as a team, by improving your appearance and discipline, and by demonstrating Excellence in All We Do. Ceremonies also advance the POA by increasing pride in uniform and Air Force heritage and by renewing patriotic feelings. |
| How might an NCO use the knowledge of drill and ceremony to enhance subordinate and work center effectiveness? | NCOs who can effectively lead subordinates in drill and ceremony will be more effective leaders in the work center. NCOs who are able to instill qualities necessary for successful drill and ceremony—discipline, cohesion, teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, attention to detail, and esprit de corps—can also instill these qualities in subordinates in the work center. |
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