Military Squadron Subdivisions Quiz

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How many major installations does Air Education and Training Command operate?

15

10

8

12 (correct)

Which command's mission is to equip the USAF for world-dominant airpower?

Air Force Special Operations Command

Air Education and Training Command

Air Force Recruiting Service

Air Force Material Command (correct)

Where is Air Force Material Command headquartered?

Hurlburt Field, Florida

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (correct)

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Where is Air Force Special Operations Command headquartered?

Hurlburt Field, Florida Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of Air Force Special Operations Command?

To provide specialized airpower to the nation across all conflicts Signup and view all the answers

How many Total Force members does Air Force Material Command employ?

~80,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size range for a flight?

12 to 100 people Signup and view all the answers

What administrative characteristics are associated with a numbered or named flight?

Strength reporting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an alpha flight in a squadron?

Performing identical missions Signup and view all the answers

How are elements defined within a squadron's structure?

Functional subdivisions of flights Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason identified for the USAF investing millions of dollars in training annually?

To enhance mission accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

What benefits are associated with having well-trained workers according to the text?

Higher production and morale Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Professional Military Education (PME) in the USAF?

To enhance performance in each phase of professional development Signup and view all the answers

When were enlisted PME schools established across the USAF?

1955 Signup and view all the answers

Who has operational control of stateside enlisted PME schools in the USAF?

Air Education and Training Command Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of PME courses for enlisted Airmen?

Developing leadership, Airmanship, and military professionalism Signup and view all the answers

Where can Airmen refer for additional information about USAF PME programs and policies?

DAFI 36-2670.6.21 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of PME for enlisted Airmen?

Development of critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

What institution is responsible for developing and providing enlisted PME program development at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex?

Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Signup and view all the answers

How are students' achievements of instructional objectives typically assessed in Barnes Center programs?

Through performance evaluations and objective examinations Signup and view all the answers

Which accrediting body provides accreditation to the Community College of the Air Force which offers collegiate academic credit for completing enlisted PME courses?

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Airman Leadership School Distance Learning (ALS-DL) Course?

To develop a mindset and associated skills in Senior Airmen Signup and view all the answers

Which rank of individuals is the ALS-DL course open to?

Senior Airmen and Staff Sergeants Signup and view all the answers

Apart from performance evaluations, what other method is used to assess student achievement in Barnes Center programs?

Objective examinations Signup and view all the answers

What does a MAJCOM represent in the USAF structure?

A subdivision with a specific portion of the USAF mission Signup and view all the answers

What types of forces can an operational command consist of?

Strategic, tactical, space, or defense forces Signup and view all the answers

What support items can a support command provide within the USAF MAJCOM structure?

Supplies, weapon systems, education & training, and other support systems Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Lead MAJCOM from other types of MAJCOMs in the USAF?

It consolidates responsibilities for a particular function supporting the entire USAF Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Component MAJCOM (C-MAJCOM)?

It is the USAF Component to a unified combatant command Signup and view all the answers

How are MAJCOMs related to each other within the USAF structure?

They are interrelated and complementary, providing offensive, defensive, and support elements Signup and view all the answers