US Government Chapter 4 Flashcards

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What is it called when the regular component is the host unit, retaining weapon system responsibility, while sharing the mission with a Reserve or Guard tenant unit?

Classic association

When the Reserve or Guard unit is the host, with a Regular Component tenant, what is this arrangement called?

Active association

When are forces drawn from the Air Reserve Component?

Circumstances require the Regular Air Force to rapidly expand

What are the ANG and AFR collectively called?

Air Reserve Component Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the Regular Air Force withdraw, divert, or reassign equipment from Air Reserve Components?

With the Secretary of Defense's written approval Signup and view all the answers

How does Air Reserve Component unit organization compare to Regular AF units?

They are sometimes separated to take advantage of state or regional demographics Signup and view all the answers

Who exercises command of non-mobilized Air Force Reserve units?

The Commander, AF Reserve Command Signup and view all the answers

Who exercises command of non-mobilized Air Force Reserve individual mobilization augmentees?

AF Reserve Command & the unit of attachment Signup and view all the answers

When mobilization is authorized by the President, to whom does the Secretary of Defense delegate operational command of Air Reserve Components?

The gaining commander Signup and view all the answers

What document authorizes the ANG's dual federal and state mission?

US Constitution Signup and view all the answers

When ANG units are not mobilized or under federal control, who has command jurisdiction for these units?

The governor of the state, commonwealth, or possession Signup and view all the answers

As the Governor of the District of Columbia, who does the President delegate authority to serve as Governor?

Secretary of the Army Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the principal advisor on AFR matters to the Secretary of the Air Force?

The Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon Signup and view all the answers

What is the dual-hatted role of the Chief of Air Force Reserve?

Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command Signup and view all the answers

What organization is a partner in the Total Force and can be utilized as a Civilian Volunteer Auxiliary of the Air Force?

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three primary programs managed by the Civil Air Patrol?

Emergency services & civil support, aerospace education, & cadet programs Signup and view all the answers

Under which Major Command is the Air Force Auxiliary aligned for operational oversight?

Air Combat Command Signup and view all the answers

Which partner of the Total Force maintains a state-of-the-art cell phone forensics cell?

CAP Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)?

To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving the Nation and community Signup and view all the answers

What is the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)?

A citizenship training program open to 9th-12th grade students Signup and view all the answers

What is the Air Force's mission as stated in Title 10 US Code?

To fly, fight, and win...in air, space, & cyberspace Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Department of the Air Force?

Headquarters Air Force & field units Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major entities that comprise Headquarters Air Force?

The Secretariat and the Air Staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the Secretariat in the context of Headquarters Air Force?

Secretary of the AF and the Secretary's principal staff Signup and view all the answers

What are field units within the Department of the Air Force?

Component organizations within the Air Force Signup and view all the answers

What are the six distinctive capabilities employed by the Air Force?

<ol> <li>Air and Space Superiority 2. Global Attack 3. Rapid Global Mobility 4. Precision Engagement 5. Information Superiority 6. Agile Combat Support</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary functions of the Air Force outlined in the Key West Agreement?

<ol> <li>Combat operations & strategic air and missile warfare 2. Joint amphibious, space, & airborne operations, close air support, & air logistic support 3. Communications, psychological operations, and electronic warfare</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

According to AFI 1-1, what should the AF be known for concerning activities related to supporting the joint mission?

A trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all activities Signup and view all the answers

Since the birth of our nation, policies & directives have been made by?

Civilians assigned to the military and to the executive and legislative branches of the government Signup and view all the answers

What establishes the basic principle of civilian control of US armed forces?

US Constitution Signup and view all the answers

The US Constitution establishes the basic principle of civilian control of US armed forces beginning with the President's role as?

Commander in Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as Commander in Chief & has final command authority?

The President Signup and view all the answers

The President serves as Commander in Chief & has final command authority. However, he is subjected to the checks and balances system of?

The legislative and judicial branches Signup and view all the answers

By statute, the chain of command runs from the President through the Secretary of Defense to?

The Combatant Commanders Signup and view all the answers

For forces not assigned to the Combatant Commanders, the chain of command runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense to?

The secretaries of the military departments Signup and view all the answers

When forces are assigned to the Combatant Commanders, administrative control still typically flows through?

Their respective service branch Signup and view all the answers

This law permits the President to authorize communications through the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, placing the Chairman in the communications chain of command?

Goldwater-Nichols DoD Reorganization Act of 1986 Signup and view all the answers

The mission of the Department of Defense is to?

Provide military forces to deter war & protect the security of our country Signup and view all the answers

The Department of Defense includes?

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, & the Joint Staff; the Departments of the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps) & Air Force; the unified combatant commands and forces dedicated to combined commands, defense agencies, and field activities Signup and view all the answers

As the civilian head of the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense reports directly to?

The President Signup and view all the answers

The civilian head of the Department of Defense is?

The Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

The Secretary of Defense is appointed by?

The President with the advice and consent of the Senate Signup and view all the answers

The Secretary of Defense serves as the principal defense policy advisor to?

The President Signup and view all the answers

This Department of Defense agency assists in matters requiring a long-range view, formulates broad defense policy, & advises the Secretary of Defense on policies, as requested?

The Armed Forces Policy Counsel Signup and view all the answers

The Armed Forces Policy Counsel consists of?

The Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Under Secretaries of Defense for Policy and for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics; the Deputy under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology & the Service Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as chairman of the Armed Forces Policy Council?

The Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

The Under Secretaries of Defense assist the Secretary of Defense, how many are there?

5 Signup and view all the answers

The 5 Under Secretaries of Defense represent?

Policy, Comptroller, Personnel and Readiness, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

The Secretary of Defense also receives staff assistance through a number of special agencies, such as?

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, The Security Service, The Defense Logistics Agency Signup and view all the answers

This agency assists members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in carrying out their assigned responsibilities.

The Joint Staff Signup and view all the answers

By law, the direction of the Joint Staff rests exclusively with?

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Signup and view all the answers

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff normally manages the Joint Staff through?

The Director of the Joint Staff Signup and view all the answers

The Director of the Joint Staff is selected by?

The Chairman with the approval of the Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

The Joint Staff's more than 1,500 military and civilian personnel are composed of approximately equal numbers of officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Marines make up about ___ of the number allocated to the Navy.

20% Signup and view all the answers

How is the Chairman, Joint Chief of Staffs selected?

He is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate Signup and view all the answers

Although the Chairman outranks all other officers of the US Armed Forces, the Chairman may not?

Exercise command over the Joint Chief of Staffs or the Armed Forces Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the principal military advisor to the President, the National Security Council, & the Secretary of Defense?

The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Signup and view all the answers

How is the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff selected?

He is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate Signup and view all the answers

The Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff performs duties as prescribed by the Chairman, with the approval of?

The Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

The Vice Chairman serves a tour of 2 years & may be reappointed for?

2 additional terms Signup and view all the answers

The Vice Chairman cannot be from the same ___ as the Chairman.

Branch of Service Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes the role of Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Chairman's absence?

The Vice Chairman Signup and view all the answers

Which senior NCO position is designated as the highest senior enlisted position in the US Armed Forces?

The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Signup and view all the answers

The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) serves as an advisor to?

The Chairman/Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) serves as an advisor on all matters involving?

Total force integration, utilization and health of the force, joint development for enlisted personnel Signup and view all the answers

Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the President and the Secretary of Defense, who serves as advisors to the President, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council?

Joint Chiefs of Staff Signup and view all the answers

Who are members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; The Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Chief of Staff - US Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff - USAF, Commandant of the Marine Corps, & Chief of the National Guard Bureau Signup and view all the answers

The military department consists of?

The Army, Navy (including Marine Corps and Coastguard during war time), and the Air Force Signup and view all the answers

The traditional roles & missions of each branch of the Armed Service are referred to as?

Functions Signup and view all the answers

The traditional roles & missions of each branch of the Armed Service are referred to as functions. The functions of each branch of the Armed Forces were established in?

The Key West Agreement of 1948 Signup and view all the answers

The general functions of the Armed Forces are to?

Support & defend the US Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic; ensure, by timely & effective military action, the security of the US; uphold and advance the national policies & interests of the US Signup and view all the answers

Which branch has the function: organize, train, and equip land forces for operations on land, the seizure or defense of land areas, & the occupation of land areas?

Army Signup and view all the answers

Which branch has the function: organize, train, and equip naval forces for operations at sea, control of vital sea areas, the protection of vital sea lanes, & the suppression of enemy sea commerce?

Navy Signup and view all the answers

Which branch has the function: to provide security detachments for protection of naval property at naval stations & bases?

Marine Corps Signup and view all the answers

The US Coast Guard is a military service and a branch of the US Armed Forces at all times. It is a service in the Department of Homeland Security except when?

Operating as part of the Navy on declaration of war or when the President directs Signup and view all the answers

Which branch has the function: enforce all federal laws on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the US?

Coast Guard Signup and view all the answers

Which branch has the function: organize, train, and equip air forces for air operations, gaining and maintaining air supremacy?

Air Force Signup and view all the answers

Combined commands consist of forces from more than one?

Allied nation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a combined command?

Combined Forces Command Korea, North American Aerospace Defense Command Signup and view all the answers

The President assisted by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff through the Secretary of Defense, establishes unified combatant commands for?

The performance of military missions Signup and view all the answers

A unified combatant command has a broad, continuing mission and is composed of forces from?

2 or more military departments Signup and view all the answers

Who deploys, directs, controls, & coordinates the action of the command's forces?

Combatant Commander Signup and view all the answers

Once assigned to a unified command authority, a force cannot be transferred except by authority of?

The Secretary of Defense or under special procedures with the approval of the President Signup and view all the answers

This document assigns missions; planning, training, and operational responsibilities; & geographic areas of responsibilities of combatant commands?

Unified Command Plan Signup and view all the answers

How often is the Unified Command Plan reviewed and updated?

Every 2 years Signup and view all the answers

How many Combatant Commands are there?

10 Signup and view all the answers

Combatant commands are organized?

Geographically or functionally Signup and view all the answers

Geographically-organized combatant commands operate in clearly delineated areas of responsibility while functionally-organized combatant commands operate?

World-wide across geographic boundaries Signup and view all the answers

An example of a combatant command organized geographically is?

United States Central Command Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a combatant command?

Pacific Air Forces Signup and view all the answers

United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart DE Signup and view all the answers

United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

MacDill AFB, FL Signup and view all the answers

United States European Command (USEUCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

Patch Barracks, Stuttgart DE Signup and view all the answers

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

MacDill AFB, FL Signup and view all the answers

United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

Offutt AFB, NE Signup and view all the answers

United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

Fort Meade, MD Signup and view all the answers

United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is organized geographically with its headquarters located at?

Scott AFB, IL Signup and view all the answers

To meet the Air Force's responsibility to the Combatant Command, the Secretary of the Air Force selects and assigns Air Force forces to Air Force Service Component Commands, commanded by a Commander, whose title is?

Commander, Air Force forces (COMAFFOR) Signup and view all the answers

The Air Force Total Force is one team - the USAF. It is comprised of military and civilian members serving within 3 components?

Regular AF, AFR, and ANG Signup and view all the answers

Together, Regular AF, AFR, and ANG are called?

Air Force Total Force Signup and view all the answers

Organizations designed under Total Force integration share equipment, facilities, and resources to carry out a common mission.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Civilian Control and Structure

Policies and directives are established by civilians in military and government branches.
The US Constitution outlines civilian control of armed forces, confirming the President as Commander in Chief.
The President has final authority in the command structure, subject to checks by legislative and judicial branches.
The chain of command flows from the President to the Secretary of Defense, and further to Combatant Commanders and military department secretaries.
Communication may also occur through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as permitted by the Goldwater-Nichols Act.

Department of Defense (DoD)

The mission of the DoD is to provide military forces for national security and war deterrence.
The structure includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of the Army, Navy (including Marine Corps), and Air Force, plus combatant commands and defense agencies.
The Secretary of Defense serves as the civilian head of the DoD, appointed by the President with Senate consent.
Advising the Secretary is the Armed Forces Policy Counsel, consisting of senior defense officials and military leaders.

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)

The JCS acts as advisors to the President and includes the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and service chiefs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
The Chairman oversees the Joint Staff, managed by the Director of the Joint Staff, who is selected by the Chairman.
The Vice Chairman serves a 2-year term, with potential reappointment, ensuring no conflict in service branches between him and the Chairman.

Military Branches Functions

Each branch of the Armed Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard) has specific functions as defined by the Key West Agreement.
The Army is responsible for land operations, the Navy for maritime security, the Marine Corps for naval property, and the Air Force for aerial supremacy.
The Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security, unless activated by the President.

Unified Combatant Commands

Combatant commands are formed for military missions, composed of forces from multiple departments.
The Combatant Commander oversees operations, with forces remaining assigned unless reallocated by the Secretary of Defense.
The Unified Command Plan outlines the operational responsibilities and is updated every two years.

Air Force Structure

The Air Force Total Force encompasses Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, sharing missions and resources under Total Force integration.
Command over non-mobilized reserve units is managed by the Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, while individual augmentees hold dual command.
Mobilization requires Presidential authorization and must align with the Secretary of Defense's directives. ### Air Reserve Components Command
Operational command of Air Reserve Components transfers to the gaining commander upon activation.

National Guard's Dual Mission

The ANG's dual federal and state mission is authorized by the US Constitution, making each Guardsman a member of both the state National Guard and US National Guard.

Command Jurisdiction of ANG Units

When not mobilized or under federal control, command jurisdiction of ANG units is vested in the governor of the respective state, commonwealth, or possession.
In the District of Columbia, the President delegates authority to the Secretary of the Army to serve as Governor.

Chief of Air Force Reserve

The Chief of Air Force Reserve serves as the principal advisor on AFR matters to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff.
This position is dual-hatted as Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command.

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Overview

CAP is a congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that serves as a Civilian Volunteer Auxiliary of the Air Force, emphasizing its partnership in the Total Force.
The three primary programs managed by CAP include emergency services and civil support, aerospace education, and cadet programs.
CAP operates missions under the designation of Airmen of the US Air Force Auxiliary, aligned under Air Combat Command for operational oversight.

Forensics and Technology in CAP

CAP maintains a state-of-the-art cell phone forensics cell as part of its capabilities in supporting the Total Force.

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)

The mission of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of character committed to serving the nation and community.
AFJROTC is a Title 10 US Code program that offers citizenship training to high school students, embracing leadership training and aerospace science education.

Department of the Air Force Structure

The Department of the Air Force encompasses Headquarters Air Force and field units, with Headquarters consisting of the Secretariat and the Air Staff.
The Secretariat includes the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary's principal staff.

Field Units Defined

Field units are component organizations integrated within the Air Force's structure.

Air Force Capabilities

Air Force employs six distinctive capabilities to meet strategic, operational, and tactical objectives:
- Air and Space Superiority
- Global Attack
- Rapid Global Mobility
- Precision Engagement
- Information Superiority
- Agile Combat Support

Primary Functions of the Air Force

The primary functions include combat operations, strategic air and missile warfare, joint operations, close air support, and various warfare strategies including psychological operations and electronic warfare.

Air Force Standards and Commitment

According to AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards, the Air Force commits to being a trusted and reliable joint partner with other military services, emphasizing integrity in supporting the joint mission.

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