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Air Force PDG Study Guide, 1 Oct 2011
Chapter 8 - Military Customs and Courtesies
Multiple Choice Question References
Section 8B — Symbols
65. What are the official Air Force colors reflected in the Air Force Seal?
A. red, white, and Air Force blue
B. silver, blue, and white
*C. ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow
D. brown and beige
8.3.1.
66. The official Air Force colors of ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are reflected in the Air Force Seal. The circular background is _________ and the trim is _________.
A. Air Force yellow; ultramarine blue
*B. ultramarine blue; Air Force yellow
C. ultramarine blue; white
D. ultramarine blue; silver
8.3.1.
67. What do the 13 white stars in the Air Force Seal represent?
A. the elements of the UCMJ
B. the separate components of the Air Force
C. the people of the Air Force
*D. the original 13 colonies
8.3.1.
68. The Air Force yellow Roman numerals under the shield stand for 1947 which is
A. the atomic number of hydrogen, the principle element of air
*B. the year the Department of the Air Force was established
C. the number of days spent under the colonial yoke of Britain
D. the sum total of the sides of a dodecahedron
8.3.1.
69. Where, on the Air Force Seal, are the Air Force yellow numerals placed?
*A. under the shield
B. above the shield
C. at the top of the band encircling the whole design
D. at the bottom of the band encircling the whole design
8.3.1.
70. Centered on the circular background of the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of
A. an aircraft and a cloud of blue and white
*B. the crest and shield
C. lightning bolts and an olive branch
D. the Air Force mascot, the eagle, carrying munitions
8.3.1.
71. Centered on the circular background of the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. What does the crest consist of?
*A. an eagle, a wreath, and cloud form
B. 13 stars, a shield, and lightning bolts
C. an aircraft, a dirigible, and cloud form
D. a scroll, a torch, and the eye of justice
8.3.1.1.
72. Centered on the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. The crest consists of the eagle, wreath, and cloud form. The American bald eagle symbolizes
A. the start of a new sky
B. the predatory nature of combat
*C. the United States and its air power
D. speed and lethality
8.3.1.1.
73. Centered on the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. The crest consists of the eagle, wreath, and cloud form. The wreath under the eagle is made up of
A. flames of resolve and justice
B. aluminum to symbolize innovation
*C. six alternate folds of metal (white and light blue)
D. oak and laurel representing clarity
8.3.1.1.
74. Centered on the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. The crest consists of the eagle, wreath, and cloud form. The white clouds behind the eagle show
*A. the start of a new sky
B. the unlimited nature of flight
C. the United States and its air power
D. the common purpose of the American people
8.3.1.1.
75. Centered on the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. The shield, directly below the eagle and wreath, is divided horizontally into
A. the past and the future
B. six alternate folds of metal and clouds
*C. two parts by a nebular line representing clouds
D. three parts by lightning bolts
8.3.1.2.
76. Centered on the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. The shield is divided horizontally into two parts by a nebular line representing clouds. The background of the top part is light blue representing _______. The lower part is white representing _______.
A. justice; purity of intent
B. aluminum; clouds and aerial challenge
C. the sky; past and future aircraft
*D. the sky; metal silver
8.3.1.2.
77. Title 18, USC Section 506, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, protects the Air Force seal from unauthorized use. Which AFI describes the authorized uses of the seal or any part thereof?
*A. AFMAN 33-326, Preparing Official Communications
B. AFMAN 36-2241, Professional Development Guide
C. AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies
D. AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records
8.3.2.
78. The Coat of Arms is a registered trademark and is authorized for commercial and unofficial use when approved by
A. the Chief of Staff, USAF
B. the base Public Affairs officer
*C. the Secretary of the Air Force, Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
D. the base graphics lab
8.3.2.
79. The Air Force symbol has two main parts:
*A. the upper half with stylized wings and lower half with a sphere, a star, and three diamonds
B. the crest and shield
C. the circular background and the coat of arms
D. the sky and metal silver
8.4.2.
80. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings represent
A. our Air Corps heritage
*B. the stripes of our strength—the enlisted men and women of our force
C. wings of flight
D. our obligation to secure our nation’s freedom with global vigilance, reach, and power
8.4.2.
81. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings represent the stripes of our strength—the enlisted men and women of our force. They are drawn with great angularity to emphasize
*A. our swiftness and power
B. gravity and mathematical precision
C. the physical demands of flight
D. our consistent progress upwards
8.4.2.
82. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings are divided into six sections which represent our distinctive capabilities:
A. air and space superiority; global attack
B. rapid global mobility; precision engagement
C. information superiority; and agile combat support
*D. all of these answers
8.4.2.
83. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the lower half are a sphere, a star, and three diamonds. The sphere within the star represents
*A. the globe and our obligation to secure our nation’s freedom with global vigilance, reach, and power
B. the components of our one force and family—our active duty, civilians, Guard, Reserve, and retirees
C. space as the high ground of our nation’s air and space force
D. our officer corps, central to our combat leadership
8.4.4.
84. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the lower half are a sphere, a star, and three diamonds. The star represents
A. the components of our one force—our active duty, civilians, Guard, Reserve, and retirees
B. space as the high ground of our nation’s air and space force
C. our officer corps, central to our combat leadership
*D. all of these answers
8.4.4.
85. The Air Force symbol has two main parts. In the lower half are a sphere, a star, and three diamonds. The three diamonds represent
*A. our core values—integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do
B. the components of our one force—our active duty, civilians, Guard, Reserve, and retirees
C. space as the high ground of our nation’s air and space force
D. our officer corps, central to our combat leadership
8.4.5.
86. The Air Force symbol has two main parts but all the elements come together to form one symbol that presents two powerful images:
*A. an eagle and a medal representing valor
B. an origami frog and a pair of scissors
C. a mutilated chevron and a silver chalice
D. the universal peace symbol and a pentagram
8.4.5.