Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Professional Development Guide (PDG) Practice Test

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• What is the primary responsibility of the Service Secretaries?
• Which entity is responsible for providing the advice and consent regarding presidential appointments?
• Which event contributed to the removal of the Army rank system in favor of specific Air Force ranks?
• Who achieved the first powered, sustained, controlled airplane flight in 1903?
• What type of legal action consists of a military judge and a five-member panel for serious offenses?
• How can traditional roles and missions of each branch be described?
• Which article of the U.S. Constitution states that treaty obligations are the supreme law of the land?
• Which command consists of strategic, tactical, space, or defense forces, including flying forces that support such operations?
• Which group first conducted a helicopter combat rescue?
• What was critical to the success of the Berlin Airlift?
• What is the lowest level unit in the Air Force structure?
• How many incidents of ground fire did U.S. aircraft withstand during Operation Provide Promise?
• Which organization is primarily responsible for airlift operations in the U.S. Air Force?
• What distinction did Paul Airey hold in the Air Force?
• Which of the following is true after a CBRN attack in a military context?
• How long after learning of an alleged wrong must Inspector General complaints be filed?
• What treaty aimed to limit the number of nuclear weapons and achieve a verified freeze?
• What is considered the best immediate protective equipment against chemical agents?
• Which AFI protects the authorized uses of the Air Force Seal?
• What is the relationship between Major Commands and Field Operating Agencies?
• What were the results of the bombing raids led by the 99th Fighter Squadron against Japan?
• What event prompted the U.S response known as Operation Noble Eagle?
• Which of the following was a major outcome of the National Security Act of 1947?
• What characterizes the ability to employ airpower effectively at various levels of warfare?
• What was the main goal of Operation Argument?
• Who was the B-26 gunner mentioned in relation to Operation Provide Promise?
• What comprises the Air Reserve Component?
• What is the main objective of Operation Inherent Resolve?
• What indicates where command involvement is needed to correct systematic, programmatic, or procedural weakness?
• Who was the first female pilot to break the sound barrier and make a blind landing?
• Which of the following units typically delivers war-winning capabilities through professional acquisition management?
• What operation was announced by President George H.W. Bush to establish a no-fly zone in Southern Iraq?
• What was the purpose of Operation Restore Hope?
• What were the main sites for mechanic training and other special schools during this period?
• What principle ensures that resources are used a minimum essential basis for efforts that are not primary?
• What landing site was significant for the Fist Marine Division during the Korean War?
• Which term refers to the measure taken when ground attack by forces is imminent or in progress?
• What was a direct consequence of the Black Thursday raid?
• What event marked the first aerial combat between the United States and North Korea?
• Which humanitarian operation aimed to establish order in Somalia?
• What is the primary purpose of an Air Base?
• Who was one of the founding fathers of the first combat Air Force and was killed in an aircraft accident near Iceland?
• What does MOPP 2 indicate in terms of readiness?
• What principle states that superpower strategic nuclear forces can survive a nuclear attack to retaliate?
• How did the Air Force rank system evolve in the early 1950s?
• What is the primary role of the Air Mobility Command (AMC)?
• What role did General Curtis E. Lemay play in relation to nuclear forces during his command?
• Operation Noble Eagle primarily focused on which of the following?
• How many reserve components does the Air National Guard consist of?
• What encompasses Major Command, Field Operating Agencies, and Direct Reporting Units in the Air Force?
• What document establishes policy for integrating various Air Force components?
• Which general is known for developing Strategic Air Command's policy of constant alert during the Cold War?
• Who assumed command of the Fifth Air Force in July 1942?
• What was one of the goals of the 1st Air Commando Group?
• Which directive guidance includes rules about garnishment?
• Who was the first man to break the sound barrier?
• Under which condition does Alarm Yellow indicate an attack is probable?
• Who was credited with the first aerial victory by shooting down a North Korean Yak-3 during the war?
• Which of the following reflects a medium risk scenario to aircraft?
• What is the smallest organizational unit within the Air Force composed of several elements performing identical missions?
• What is the role of a General Court-Martial?
• Which process is integral for the management and structure of military forces across various operations?
• What significant naval battle was characterized as the first fought entirely by air?
• What does the Readily Available Force primarily support?
• Which treaty limited the U.S. and the USSR to two Anti-ballistic Missile sites?
• What type of forces does the Air Combat Command primarily focus on?
• What level of operational readiness does an Airman achieve by following Doctrine?
• What was the purpose of Operation Linebacker 2?
• Who will typically respond to a major accident at a military installation?
• Which operation involved the airlifting of troops and supplies, and also featured the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter?
• When displaying the U.S. flag with another flag against a wall, where should the U.S. flag be placed?
• Which command focuses specifically on air refueling operations?
• Which of the following plays a vital role in supporting counter land operations?
• What historical period did the Berlin Airlift occur during?
• What was the significant achievement of William H. Turner in the China-Burma-India Theater?
• What is the focus of the capability needed to mitigate disaster impacts?
• A command that has an operational group and related operational mission activity is classified as what?
• Which unit type can be categorized as either a mission unit or a functional unit in the Air Force?
• Which directive prohibits members of the Armed Forces from engaging in political activities?
• Which of the following is a term that refers to the Army, Navy (including Marine Corps and Coast Guard), and the Air Force?
• What does a Squadron primarily consist of?
• Which squadron was the first to receive recognition for leading bombers against Japan?
• What was the primary goal of Operation Rolling Thunder?
• What type of command consists of forces from more than one allied nation?
• What publication mandated the reassignment of black Airmen to previously all-white units in 1949?
• Who was responsible for recovering the hijacked USS Mayaquez from Cambodian forces in May 1975?
• Which Major Command is headquartered at Hulbert Field, Florida?
• What does Title 36 cover regarding national observances?
• What was the main reason for launching Operation Allied Force?
• Who was the first Secretary of the Air Force?
• What is the maximum amount of time a Unit Commander has to review UIFs upon assuming command?
• Which general distinguished himself as a leader in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam?
• Which component enhances the Air Force's aerospace capability?
• Who was the first Commanding General of the Army Air Force?
• What is the role of Installation C2 in military operations?
• What is the purpose of the Law of Armed Conflict?
• Which stealth technology fighter was created in response to radar-guided antiaircraft artillery during the Vietnam War?
• What does the S-A-L-U-T-E report help military leaders assess?
• Who was the last American serviceman to engage communist forces in combat in Southeast Asia?
• What is the color of the circular background of the official Air Force seal?
• Which act is known for redesigning military command structures?
• What is the role of the Air Force Reserve Command?
• What is the appropriate instrument used to change force structure during an operation?
• Who was responsible for planning the ferring of supplies across the Himalayas?
• What is considered the most effective method of removing chemical agents?
• What departments comprise the Air Force?
• What principle permits the use of regulated force for the submission of the enemy with minimal resource expenditure?
• Which general was known for his rapid results in combat air force operations during World War II?
• What is the primary mission of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)?
• Which of the following is a component that helps in the planning and response to unexpected incidents?
• What was the name of the program that established a foundational capability for air operations above the ground?
• What was the Air Force's first attempt at a space-based long-range missile attack detection system?
• Who exercises command over nonmobilized Air Force Reserve units?
• Which alarm code indicates that an air attack is imminent or in progress?
• What was the main function of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps created in 1942?
• How many articles comprise the Code of Conduct for Armed Forces members?
• When detected or suspected, what action is typically initiated for chemical attacks?
• Which unit reported to by Wings, groups, squadrons, and flights?
• Which aircraft was deployed from McCoy AFB to fly high-altitude reconnaissance flights over Cuba?
• Which structure consists of the Secretariat and the Air Staff?
• How often is the Manual for Court Martial (MCM) revised?
• What was a unique feature of Operation Barrel Roll?
• Which operation involved three Air Force Special Operations MH-53J Pave Low helicopters and nine Army Apaches under General Charles A. Horner?
• What does the Mission-specific Rules of Engagement detail?
• What capability is necessary to reduce the impact of future disasters?
• What type of activities do Field Operating Agencies perform?
• Which AFI encompasses Political Activities by Members of the U.S. Air Force?
• What is the level of command below the Numbered Air Force that has distinct missions and may contain several squadrons?
• What term refers to the cycles that include periods of normal training, preparation, and deployments vulnerability?
• What is a Functional Flight usually part of?
• What operation was noted for its air offensive against Japan?
• What does the acronym S-A-L-U-T-E stand for in military assessments?
• What was created in May 1942 to replace men in non-combat roles, later becoming the Women Army Corps?
• Which force provides operational capability and strategic depth for the U.S.?
• What does Close Air Support entail?
• What act allows the President to authorize communication through the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• What type of individual is not expected to perform full military duties?
• Which two means does the commander have for engaging enemy land forces?
• What event is commemorated by the formal end of U.S. military combat operations in Iraq?
• What threat level exists to U.S. and coalition aircraft in contested combat airspace?
• Which campaign is referred to as the longest and bloodiest air campaign in history?
• What is the minimum adjusted population required for a squadron?
• What is the designation for a state where there is a potential chemical agent threat?
• Which command is described as having a broad continuing mission and includes forces from two or more military departments?
• Which operation combined American precision daylight bombing with British night area bombing?
• Post-World War II, what was the reduction in U.S. aircraft from 79,000?
• What document outlines the installation emergency management procedures for response?
• What does AFI 36-2906 emphasize regarding Air Force members?
• What military doctrine relies on the idea that a country can successfully retaliate after a nuclear attack?
• Who served as the first Chief of Staff of the Air Force?
• Who was the most decorated woman in U.S. military history and served as a flight nurse?
• Which soldier was the first Air Force member killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
• What was the name of the U.S. military operation marking the formal end to combat operations in Iraq?
• Who has the authority to exercise command over a joint force?
• What is the command called when one unit of an element must execute a different movement or the same movement at a different time?
• What strategic approach was characteristic of the American air campaign in World War II?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Joint Staff?
• What structure operates under the Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, but does not fit into any major command?
• Which is a function of the Major Commands?
• What established the function of each branch of the Armed Forces?
• Which command is responsible for preparing assigned forces for air combat in a theater of operations?
• Where is Global Strike Command headquartered?
• What encompasses the mission specifics of a military unit?
• What treaty eliminated medium-range nuclear missiles, including U.S. Air Force ground-launched cruise missiles?
• What is the role of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• Which color is NOT part of the official Air Force seal?
• Who was the pararescueman that received the Air Force Cross for his bravery in Somalia?
• What principle focuses on the necessity of assigning every objective under one responsible commander for effective operations?
• Who led the raid against strategic Japanese cities and received the Medal of Honor?
• How would you describe the concept of Doctrine in the context of the Air Force?
• Operation Enduring Freedom aimed to achieve what primary military objective?
• Who was an early proponent of military aviation, calling for an independent Air Force?
• What is the primary function of the Air Education and Training Command?
• Which Air Force Instruction outlines administrative and management guidelines for financial claims against Air Force members?
• What significant event occurred during the bombing of the Schweinfurt factories on October 14, 1943?
• Within what time frame should Airmen be given an AEF indicator?
• What movement type indicates how units operate differently during drills?
• Who was the President that ended the draft in favor of an All-Volunteer American Military?
• Who is responsible for deploying, directing, controlling, and coordinating command forces?
• What does Alarm Code Green signify in an emergency situation?
• What is the term for a command consisting of forces from multiple military departments?
• What is the objective of Counter Air operations?
• Which battle led U.S. Navy pilots to sink four Japanese carriers, affecting the war's progression?
• What was the name of the operation in 1986 authorized by President Reagan to strike England?
• If the military deems a situation requires immediate action to save lives, what concept is being applied?
• Which aircraft was the Air Force's first operational jet fighter?
• What does the ground crew ensemble refer to in the context of chemical agent protection?
• What was the first bomber with intercontinental range?
• What was the goal of the Teapot Committee?
• Which operation is NATO-led and supports Afghan security forces?
• What is a key responsibility of the Air Force Material Command?
• Which naval battle took place after the bombing raid on Tokyo?
• Which command primarily focuses on special operation missions?
• What type of planning is essential for adjusting military structure during a crisis?
• Title 36, United States Code, Chapter 1 pertains to which of the following?
• What major change happened in the Air Force regarding racial integration in 1949?
• What is the maximum length of correctional custody that may be ordered by any grade under Article 15?
• Before establishing a UIF, what optional documents may a commander send to the offending member?
• What is defined by a Mission Capability Statement?
• Which military operation focuses on maintaining stability in Afghanistan?
• What planning tool consists of five volumes and associates databases to support the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan?
• During which crisis did the U.S. and Soviet Union face heightened tensions related to Berlin?
• Which agency was created in 1960 to take charge of highly classified reconnaissance satellites?
• What does a Joint Force Commander primarily manage?
• Which institution helped supply qualified instructors and housing during the training center expansion from 1939 to 1941?
• Which event awakened Americans to the impact of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
• For drill purposes, Air Force organizations are divided into what structure?
• Who conducted the first American operational bombing mission during World War II?
• What type of aircraft are involved in Close Air Support?
• Who organized the first operational unit, the 1st Aero Squadron, and commanded it during the Mexican Punitive Expedition?
• What term describes the judicious employment and distribution of forces to allocate minimum essential resources to secondary efforts?
• What is the purpose of the Designed Operational Capabilities Statement in the Air Force?
• Under which resolution was Operation Odyssey Dawn authorized?
• Which airman is known for being a B-52 tail gunner who shot down an enemy MiG?
• Which group consists of the Secretary of Defense, Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force?
• Which of the following is a function of Squadrons?
• Which role did Major General Oliver P. Echols serve in the Army Air Force?
• Which operation involved the covert deployment of the 4400th Combat Crew Training Squadron to train the South Vietnamese Air Force?
• What did Operation Restore Hope 2 primarily involve?
• What composes a Component Numbered Air Forces headquarters?
• How should the flag be placed in relation to a decedent's body?
• Who was the B29 tail gunner that shot down two MiGs on 12 April 1951?
• What kind of command provides strategic oversight and management across multiple military branches?
• Who gained the confidence of General Mac Arthur due to his ability to manage combat air forces effectively?
• What document served as the doctrinal blueprint for the American air effort in World War II?
• What does the principle of segregation guarantee?
• What body is primarily responsible for military strategy and command?
• Which process currently supports contingency planning within the Department of Defense?
• Who established the Red Flag pilot training program and was the first F-15 Eagle Squadron commander?
• Which general became the first African American officer to hold the rank of Major General in any U.S. military service?
• What was the focus of Operation Provide Relief?
• What principle of war emphasizes that a concentration of efforts under one responsible commander is necessary for effective airpower application?
• What command level augments core airlift assets for dual role capability?
• What is the role of the Air Staff Function?
• What aspect does the Air Force Inspector General Complaints Program focus on?
• What is the main purpose of the Operation Southern Watch established by President George H.W. Bush?
• Which forces are assigned to organizations responsible for Title 10 functions, including training and equipping?
• What was the name of the operation that was a show of force by President Johnson and attacked communist forces in Laos?
• Which technology was specifically created in response to threats during the Vietnam War?
• Which of the following provides personnel rest and relief while protecting logistics storage areas?
• Operation Anaconda consisted of which significant battles?
• Who shot down the fifth overall MiG-21 during Operation Linebacker 2?
• Which command is responsible for recruiting, training, and educating Airmen?
• What is the proper way to lower the flag according to flag security protocols?
• Which operation was characterized by measured and limited air actions against military targets in North Vietnam?
• Who was Duane Hackney recognized as in the Vietnam War?
• Which of the following is a component of the Code of Conduct?
• Which operation is often associated with an escalation of U.S. airpower during the Vietnam War?
• Which command includes forces from several military departments and serves a broad operational purpose?
• Which operation was noted for intense air campaigns to pressure the enemy into negotiations?
• In what context was the term "Red Flag" primarily used within military training?
• Which Department of the Air Force command is responsible for intercontinental ballistic missile wings?
• Which unit incorporates smaller elements into an organized unit?
• Who coordinated the most massive aircraft procurement program in history as the Chief of Army Air Force Material Division?
• What was the name of the program that marked the start of America's space-based photo reconnaissance capability?
• What was the main goal of the Treaty between the U.S. and the USSR to limit nuclear weapons?
• What program specifically detected nuclear explosions?
• Who ensures that forces are efficiently organized, trained, and equipped for the Combatant Commanders?
• Whose leadership led to a specialized force of sky marshals aimed at combating aircraft hijacking?
• What does an Operational Command consist of?
• The operation involving airlifting U.S troops and cargo to Mogadishu was known as?
• What legislation established a separate and independent Department of the Air Force?
• What process allows the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to assign forces for mission accomplishment?
• What was the primary mission of the 5th Bombardment Wing, Twelfth Air Force?
• Operation Impressive Lift was a U.S operation focused on what primary goal?
• What provides guidance for Air Force personnel handling potential violations of the Law of Armed Conflict?
• What distinguished Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Fisk beyond his combat experience?
• Who was known for shooting down several Japanese enemy aircraft during the war?
• What is the purpose of the AFMAN 33-326?
• What significant medal did Paul Airey receive?
• How many missions did Sergeant Sandy Sanchez fly with the 95th Bomb Group?
• What does the Air Force Material Command specialize in?
• What defines a Major Command in the Air Force?
• What is the primary focus of AFPD 10-3?
• What is the essential aspect of Doctrine concerning military operations and resource ownership?
• What is a common perspective for planning and conducting military operations?
• Operation Niagara was conducted in response to which significant event?
• What was the objective of Operation Provide Relief?
• Global Strike Command was activated in which year?
• Who provides the advice and consent for military promotions and appointments?
• Which concept involves the integration of efforts to avoid ownership arguments in military operations?
• Which military group was created to support air operations behind enemy lines during World War II?
• What prepares Airmen for future uncertainties and provides a common understanding for decision-making?
• What was one key achievement of the first Chief of Staff of the Air Force?
• When was the United States troop withdrawal from Iraq completed?
• Which document would you refer to for guidelines on erroneous financial obligations for Air Force members?
• What date did NATO leaders sign off on President Obama's exit strategy from Afghanistan?
• What was a key result of the Inchon landing during the Korean War?
• Which of the following defines a 'Direct Reporting Unit'?
• During which mission did Sergeant Sandy Sanchez die?
• Which airplane visionary advocated for an independent Air Force and was court-martialed by President Coolidge?
• Which unit performs a specialized mission without aircraft or missiles assigned?
• What was the name of the April 1980 rescue attempt of American hostages in the U.S. embassy in Iran?
• What operation was carried out to protect Libyan citizens from Moammar Gadhafi's regime?