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192. The Air Force considers awards to be of five types: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of a Service or Campaign Award?
A. Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
*B. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Outstanding Airman of the Year Award and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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193. The Air Force recognizes five types of awards: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Unit Awards?
*A. Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
B. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Outstanding Airman of the Year Award and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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194. There are five types of awards: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Achievement Awards?
A. Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
B. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
*C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Outstanding Airman of the Year Award and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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195. The five types of awards are: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Special Trophies and Awards?
A. Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
B. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
*D. Outstanding Airman of the Year Award and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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196. When an individual is being considered for a decoration, the determining factors are
A. duty performance
B. level of responsibility and authority
C. the impact of the accomplishment
*D. all of these answers
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197. Who may recommend an individual for a decoration?
A. any person, equal in grade or higher, to the person being recommended
B. the Supervisor, First Sergeant, or Commander in the direct chain of command
*C. any person, other than the person recommended, with firsthand knowledge of the act, achievement, or service
D. the immediate supervisor for the Commendation Medal or lower, the Commander for MSM and higher
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198. The Air Force maintains two broad categories of recognition: (1) Awards and (2) Decorations. Which of the following are examples of decorations?
A. Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
*B. Air Force Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal
C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
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199. The Air Force maintains two broad categories of recognition: (1) Awards and (2) Decorations. Which of the following are examples of awards?
A. Meritorious Service Medal and Bronze Star
B. Meritorious Service Medal and Medal of Honor
*C. Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Air Force Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal
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200. The three most common decorations are
*A. Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal
B. Gallant Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and Meritorious Unit Award
C. Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Overseas Ribbon, and Air Force Training Ribbon
D. Outstanding Airman of the Year Award, Leo Marquez Award, and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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201. The objective of the enlisted promotion system is to
A. provide a visible, relatively stable career progression opportunity over the long term
B. attract, retain, and motivate to career service the kinds and numbers of people the military needs
C. ensure a reasonably uniform application of the principle of equal pay for equal work among the services
*D. all of these answers
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202. Promotion quotas for the top five grades (SSgt through CMSgt) are tied to fiscal-end strength and are affected by
A. service school backlogs
B. mission creep, military engagements, and enlistment trends
*C. funding limits, regulatory limits, and number of projected vacancies in specific grades
D. overall enlisted strength levels, recruiting efforts, the economy, and enlistment trends
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203. The DoD limits the number of Airmen the Air Force may have in the top five grades. ___________ limits the number of Airmen who may serve in the Regular Air Force in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt.
A. Congress
*B. Public law
C. The UCMJ
D. The Department of the Air Force
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204. Public law limits the number of Airmen who may serve on active duty in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt to
A. 1 percent of the enlisted force
*B. 3 percent of the enlisted force
C. the equivalent officer manning within the MAJCOM
D. the equivalent civilian manning within the MAJCOM
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205. The Air Force establishes promotion cycles to:
A. ensure timely periodic promotions and permit more accurate forecasting of vacancies
B. balance the promotion administrative workload
C. provide cutoff dates for eligibility
*D. all of these answers
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206. The basis for promotion eligibility is:
A. time in service, time in grade, rank, and service obligation
B. sufficient time in grade and time in service, and WAPS test score
C. sufficient time in grade, sufficient time in service, and supervisor approval
*D. proper skill level, sufficient time in grade, sufficient time in service, and Commander's recommendation
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207. The minimum Time in Service to be eligible for promotion to SSgt is
A. 5 years
*B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 2 years
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208. The minimum Time in Grade (TIG) required to be eligible for promotion to SSgt is
A. 10 months
*B. 6 months
C. 23 months
D. 20 months or 28 months
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209. The minimum Time in Service (TIS) required to be eligible for promotion to MSgt is
A. 5 years
*B. 8 years
C. 11 years
D. 14 years
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210. The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to TSgt and MSgt is
A. 30 September
*B. 31 December
C. 31 July
D. 31 March
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211. The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to SMSgt is
*A. 30 September
B. 31 December
C. 31 July
D. 31 March
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212. The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to SSgt is
A. 30 September
B. 31 December
C. 31 July
*D. 31 March
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213. When individuals are ineligible for promotion
A. they cannot test and cannot be considered if already tested
B. if already selected, their promotion will be cancelled
C. they may test and may be promoted but are ineligible to wear it
*D. both A and B
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214. HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers to __________ when selected for promotion.
A. SrA through MSgt
*B. SSgt through CMSgt
C. SSgt through MSgt
D. A1C through CMSgt
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215. HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers to Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt through CMSgt based on
A. TIS, TIG, and WAPS score
B. TIS, TIG, and total EPR score
*C. DOR, TAFMSD, and DOB
D. DOR, TIG, and WAPS score
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216. HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers (PSNs) to Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt through CMSgt based on DOR, TAFMSD, and DOB. Supplemental selectees are assigned PSNs of
A. .9 (increment announced)
B. .3 (guaranteed next cycle)
C. .5 (unannounced future increment)
*D. both A and C
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217. Promotion selectees to the grade of MSgt and SMSgt with more than 18 years of TAFMS must obtain _______ of service retainability from the effective date of promotion.
*A. 2 years
B. 48 months
C. 12 months
D. 36 months
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218. Promotion selectees to the grade of CMSgt with more than 18 years of TAFMS must obtain _______ of service retainability from the effective date of promotion.
*A. 3 years
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 1 year
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219. Airmen may decline a promotion by submitting a declination letter which must include
A. their name, social security number, and promotion cycle
B. the Promotion Sequence Number (if already selected)
C. a statement of understanding that reinstatement will not be authorized
*D. all of these answers
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220. Airmen may decline a promotion by submitting a declination letter
A. within 59 days after the promotion's effective date
*B. at any time prior to the effective date
C. up to six months after the effective date of the promotion
D. before testing but not afterwards
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221. Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt, MSgt, or SMSgt must complete in-resident PME before assuming these grades unless
A. already completed by correspondence
B. assigned to a CONUS-isolated location
*C. the member is granted an enlisted PME waiver
D. already serving as an enlisted PME instructor
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222. The Air Force normally promotes eligible Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1C on a
A. PFE-only test basis
B. competitive basis
*C. non-competitive basis
D. skill-level only
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223. The Air Force normally promotes Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1C on a non-competitive basis. An AB must have ______ TIG to be eligible for promotion to Amn.
*A. 6 months
B. 13 months
C. 10 months
D. 24 months
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224. The Air Force normally promotes Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1c on a non-competitive basis. The TIG requirement for an Amn to be eligible for promotion to A1C is
A. 6 months
B. 13 months
*C. 10 months
D. 24 months
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225. Individuals initially enlisting for a period of 6 years are promoted from AB or Amn to A1C upon
A. graduation from basic training
B. finalization of an approved enlistment
C. arrival at the first duty station after technical school
*D. completion of technical training or 20 weeks of technical training, whichever occurs first
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226. The Air Force promotes A1Cs to SrA if they have 36 months of TIS and
A. a 3-skill level
B. their commander's recommendation
C. 20 months of TIG or 28 months of TIG, whichever occurs first
*D. all of these answers
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227. A1Cs may compete for early advancement to SrA under the Below the Zone program. If promoted to SrA below the zone (BTZ), their promotion date would be _______ before their fully qualified date.
A. 3 months
*B. 6 months
C. 13 months
D. 59 days
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228. Individuals are considered for below-the-zone promotion
A. if they are unable to obtain their formal 3-skill level
B. once a month from the time they sew on A1C until selected for SrA
*C. in the month before the quarter they are eligible for BTZ promotion
D. when they have acquired 36 months TIS and 28 months of Time in Grade
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229. Promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt occurs under one of two programs: the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) or
A. the below-the-zone program
B. the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)
*C. the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program
D. direct appointment under the auspices of Air University (AU)
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230. The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors:
A. TAFMSD, TIS, TIG, SKT, PFE, and decorations
*B. SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs
C. EPR score, TIS, TIG, assignments, skill level, and CAFSC
D. skill level, CAFSC, projected vacancies, PFE, EPRs, and decorations
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231. The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors: SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs. Each of these factors is “weighted” or assigned points based on
A. the owning MAJCOM's policies
*B. its importance relative to promotion
C. a cut-off score designed to limit promotions
D. a distributed curve described by the cycle's average
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232. The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors: SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs. The total number of points possible under WAPS is
A. 400
B. 360
*C. 460
D. 200
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233. The total number of points possible under WAPS is 460. What is the maximum number of points possible for Time in Grade?
A. 100 points
B. 25 points
C. 40 points
*D. 60 points
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234. Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System, the total number of points possible is 460. What is the maximum number of points possible for Time in Service (TIS)?
A. 100 points
B. 25 points
*C. 40 points
D. 60 points
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235. How are points calculated for Time in Grade under the Weighted Airman Promotion System?
A. award 2 points for each year of TAFMS up to 20 years
*B. award 1/2 point for each month in grade up to 10 years
C. award 1/2 point for each month in grade up to 20 years
D. award 2 points for each year of TAFMS up to 10 years
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236. What is the maximum number of points possible for decorations under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS)?
*A. 25 points
B. 60 points
C. 40 points
D. 100 points
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237. How are points calculated for Time in Service under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS)?
*A. award 2 points for each year of TAFMS up to 20 years
B. award 1/2 point for each month in grade up to 10 years
C. award 1/2 point for each month in grade up to 20 years
D. award 2 points for each year of TAFMS up to 10 years
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238. The Air Force makes promotions under the Weighted Airman Promotion System within each AFSC not across them. This means eligible Airmen compete for promotion only with those individuals
A. who also test SKT-only
*B. currently working in their AFSC
C. with the same Time in Grade in any AFSC
D. working in their immediate workcenter
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239. Selectees under the Weighted Airman Promotion System are individuals with the highest scores in each AFSC. If more than one individual has the same total score at the cutoff point, the Air Force
*A. promotes everyone with that score
B. requires a retest of those individuals with equal scores
C. promotes only the individual with the highest TIG or TIS if TIG is equal
D. both B and C
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240. Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System, the maximum number of points is 460. What is the maximum number of points available from EPR scores?
A. 40
B. 60
*C. 135
D. 200
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241. Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS), the maximum number of points available from EPR scores is 135. How many EPRs are used to calculate the total EPR point score?
A. the 5 reports immediately preceding the PECD
B. as many as closed out since the last testing cycle not to exceed 5 reports
*C. as many as closed out within 5 years immediately preceding the PECD, not to exceed 10 reports
D. the current EPR unless its reporting period exceeds the PECD; then use the current and previous reports
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242. Which Airmen may be promoted under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program?
*A. SrA through TSgt
B. SSgt through MSgt
C. SSgt and TSgt
D. SrA through SMSgt
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243. What regulation governs the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program?
A. AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion Program
B. AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards
*C. none; each MAJCOM develops its own procedures
D. AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Personnel Testing System
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244. Consideration for promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt is a two-phase process. Phase one is similar to the WAPS evaluation and Phase two consists of
A. a secret-level AFOSI background check and records review
B. an in-depth records review and a tie-breaker formal dinner
C. interviews with every previous supervisor still on active duty
*D. a central evaluation board at HQ AFPC using the whole-person concept
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245. Consideration for promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt is a two-phase process. These two phases are worth up to
*A. 795 points
B. 460 points
C. 560 points
D. 555 points
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246. Who may have access to an Airman's WAPS score notice without the Airman's written consent?
A. CSS
*B. the individual and his or her commander
C. CSS, First Sergeants, and immediate supervisors
D. no one
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247. Whose duty is it to notify Airmen of promotion selection or non-selection results?
A. the installation WAPS monitor
B. the immediate supervisor
*C. the individual's commander
D. the test administrator
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248. What reference lists all enlisted promotion tests authorized for administration and the study references associated with these tests?
A. the Barnes Center WAPS Office (formerly HQ AU/A4L)
B. AFP 36-2241, Professional Development Guide (PDG)
C. AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Personnel Testing System
*D. Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC)
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249. Published in August of each year, the Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC) lists all enlisted promotion tests and their study references. There are three types of tests listed in the catalog:
A. annual, Phase II, and supplemental
B. Professional Development Guide (PDG), CDCs, and SKT
C. Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS), OJT, and SKT
*D. PFE, U.S. Air Force supervisory examination (USAFSE), and SKT
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250. The Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC) lists all enlisted promotion tests and their study references. The study reference for the PFE and USAFSE is
*A. AFP 36-2241, Professional Development Guide (PDG)
B. career development courses (CDC) and/or technical references
C. AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Personnel Testing System
D. AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill
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251. What agency is responsible for providing each member eligible for promotion a personal set of WAPS CDCs?
A. the unit WAPS monitor
B. the squadron Resource Advisor
*C. the Barnes Center WAPS Office (formerly HQ AU/A4L)
D. the Airman Advancement Division (AAD), Randolph AFB TX
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252. Commercial publications required for studying for promotion testing, such as medical references, should be available at unit or base level at a ratio of
A. one publication for every ten eligibles
*B. one publication for every five eligibles
C. five publications for every workcenter
D. ten publications for every workcenter
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253. According to AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Personnel Testing System, members are granted 60 days access to all reference material, or they
*A. may request a delay in testing
B. will be promoted automatically
C. must receive preferential promotion consideration
D. forfeit their testing opportunity for that year
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254. All Air Force promotion tests are produced by
A. Air University
B. Air Force Career Field Managers
*C. the Airman Advancement Division (AAD)
D. the Barnes Center for Enlisted Education
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255. The Airman Advancement Division (AAD), Randolph AFB TX, produces all Air Force promotion tests. These tests are revised
*A. annually
B. when new CDCs are distributed
C. at the direction of the CMSgt of the Air Force
D. both B and C
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256. SKTs measure knowledge important to job performance of __________ in a particular specialty.
A. A1C, SrA, and SSgt
B. SrA, SSgts, and TSgts
*C. SSgts, TSgts, and MSgts
D. TSgts, MSgts, and SMSgts
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257. The PFE measures the military and supervisory knowledge required of
A. A1C, SrA, and SSgts
B. supervisors and managers
*C. SSgts, TSgts, and MSgts
D. Airmen in the top two NCO grades
15.44.4.
258. The USAFSE evaluates practical military, supervisory, and managerial knowledge required
A. of First Sergeants and Junior Officers
B. of SSgts, TSgts, and MSgts
*C. in the top two NCO grades
D. of First Sergeants and Commanders
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