Back to AF PDG Chapter 9 - Enlisted Force Development
1. What are the core values of the Air Force?
A. Integrity First
B. Service Before Self
C. Excellence in All We Do
*D. all of these answers
9.2.2.
2. Which is NOT true about the purpose of the Enlisted Force Structure?
A. Provides an enlisted force structure that best meets mission requirements
*B. Provides a unique and flexible career structure for each enlisted AFSC
C. Provides a common, stable career structure for all enlisted personnel
D. Provides all Airmen the opportunity for professional growth
9.3.
3. The enlisted force is comprised of ______ distinct and separate tiers, each correlating to increased levels of training, education, technical competence, experience, leadership, and managerial responsibilities.
A. five
B. two
*C. three
D. four
9.4.
4. The three tiers of the enlisted force structure are:
A. Junior NCO, NCO, and Senior NCO
B. Enlisted, Non-Commissioned, and Supervisory
C. Enlisted, Appointed, and Commissioned
*D. Airman, NCO, and SNCO
9.4.
5. The enlisted force is comprised of three separate tiers: Airman, NCO, and SNCO. Which tier is focused on adapting to the requirements of the military profession, achieving technical proficiency, and learning to be highly productive members of the Air Force?
A. The NCO tier
*B. The Airman tier
C. The SNCO tier
D. The Supervisory tier
9.4.1.
6. Which of the three enlisted force structure tiers focuses on SSgts and TSgts who continue their technical growth, become expert hands-on technicians, and serve as first-line supervisors?
*A. The NCO tier
B. The Airman tier
C. The SNCO tier
D. The Supervisory tier
9.4.2.
7. Which enlisted force structure tier has a focus on accomplishing the organization’s mission through the skillful use of teams and also concentrates on further developing their teams and people, both technically and professionally?
A. The NCO tier
B. The Airman tier
*C. The SNCO tier
D. The Supervisory tier
9.4.3.
8. The three leadership and development levels in the Air Force are:
A. enlisted, appointed, and commissioned
*B. tactical, operational, and strategic
C. trainee, professional, and supervisory
D. Airman, NCO, and SNCO
9.5.
9. The three leadership and development levels in the Air Force are tactical, operational, and strategic. The Tactical level of leadership normally applies to:
*A. ABs through TSgts
B. ABs through SrA
C. SNCOs
D. Trainees
9.5.1.
10. The three leadership and development levels in the Air Force are tactical, operational, and strategic. The Operational Level of leadership normally applies to:
A. CMSgts and a few other SNCOs assigned to higher headquarters
B. SSgts through CMSgts who typically work at the numbered Air Force level and below
*C. MSgts through CMSgts who typically work at the numbered Air Force level and below
D. ABs through TSgts
9.5.2.
11. The three leadership and development levels in the Air Force are tactical, operational, and strategic. The majority of the enlisted force will spend their entire careers at:
*A. the tactical and operational levels
B. the strategic level
C. the tactical level
D. the operational level
9.5.2.
12. The three leadership and development levels in the Air Force are tactical, operational, and strategic. The Strategic level normally applies to:
A. SSgts through CMSgts assigned to higher headquarters
B. ABs through TSgts
C. MSgts through CMSgts who typically work at the numbered Air Force level and below
*D. CMSgts and a few other SNCOs assigned to higher headquarters
9.5.3.
13. The three leadership and development levels directly correlate to the scope of an enlisted person’s duties and responsibilities. Which level's primary focus is the strategic leadership and management of the force to best meet current and future requirements?
A. the tactical and operational levels
*B. the strategic level
C. the tactical level
D. the operational level
9.5.3.
14. Airmen must accept and execute all duties, instructions, responsibilities, and lawful orders in a timely, efficient manner. Failure to obey lawful orders violates __________ of the UCMJ.
A. Article 91
B. Article 93
*C. Article 92
D. Article 94
9.6.1.
15. As part of their General Airman Responsibilities, Airmen must strive for and maintain the highest level of personal readiness to meet Air and Space Expeditionary Force mission requirements. To do so, Airmen must:
A. be technically ready and physically ready
B. be mentally ready and spiritually ready
C. meet all pre-deployment requirements if postured to deploy
*D. all of these answers
9.6.2.
16. _____________ readiness is the development of those personal qualities needed to help a person through times of stress, hardship, and tragedy.
A. Mental
B. Physical
C. Operational
*D. Spiritual
9.6.2.4.
17. On the topic of Specific Airman Responsibilities, when Airman reach the grade of A1C, they typically earn what skill level?
*A. 5-skill level
B. 7-skill level
C. 9-skill level
D. all of these answers
9.7.3.
18. Senior Airmen (SrA) commonly perform as skilled technicians and trainers and begin developing supervisory and leadership skills. SrA may serve as reporting officials
*A. upon completion of Airman Leadership School (ALS)
B. upon award of the 5-level
C. upon completion of the AF Form 623A and STS
D. if senior in rank to other shift members
9.7.4.
19. NCOs have the authority to issue lawful orders appropriate for the completion of their assigned tasks. Failure to obey lawful orders violates
A. Article 86 of the UCMJ
*B. Article 92 of the UCMJ
C. Article 91 of the UCMJ
D. Article 89 of the UCMJ
9.8.1.
20. As part of their General NCO Responsibilities, NCOs must strive for and maintain the highest level of personal readiness to meet Air and Space Expeditionary Force mission requirements. To do so, NCOs must:
A. be technically ready and physically ready
B. be mentally ready and spiritually ready
C. meet all pre-deployment requirements if postured to deploy
*D. all of these answers
9.8.2.
21. NCOs must maintain the highest level of personal readiness to meet Air and Space Expeditionary Force mission requirements. To be technically ready, NCOs must also attain and maintain a skill level commensurate with
A. their peers
B. their time in service
*C. their rank
D. their responsibilities
9.8.2.1.
22. If an NCO notices a person is exhibiting behavior indicating he or she may be suicidal, the NCO must
A. closely monitor and assess the person's behavior
B. not attempt to provide medical or psychological advice or assistance for which they are not trained
C. give the person more attention if possible while avoiding the appearance of favoritism
*D. immediately seek assistance from the first sergeant, commander, security forces, chaplain, or medical personnel
9.8.2.3.4.
23. As part of their general NCO responsibilities, NCOs must accept responsibility for and assume the role of leader, if senior in grade. This policy stems from
*A. time-honored military customs and traditions
B. Article 92 of the UCMJ
C. the treaties of the Geneva Convention
D. AFPAM 36-2241
9.8.3.
24. As part of their general NCO responsibilities, NCOs must accept responsibility for and assume the role of leader, if senior in grade. Within the same grade, _______________ determines seniority.
A. date of rank (DOR)
B. total active federal military service date (TAFMSD)
C. pay date and date of birth (DOB)
*D. all of these answers
9.8.3.
25. Commanders may place NCOs who are lower in rank in charge of other NCOs of the same grade. When placed in charge by commanders, these NCOs have the authority to issue lawful orders appropriate for mission accomplishment. Failure to obey lawful orders violates
A. Article 86 of the UCMJ
*B. Article 92 of the UCMJ
C. Article 91 of the UCMJ
D. Article 89 of the UCMJ
9.8.10.
26. On the topic of Specific NCO Responsibilities, which rank consists of primarily highly skilled technicians with supervisory and training responsibilities?
A. TSgt
B. MSgt
*C. SSgt
D. CMSgt
9.9.1.
27. As a specific SNCO responsibility, MSgt-selects should immediately enroll in and complete
*A. Course 12 or 14, SNCO PME Distance Learning Course
B. USAF Course 9 PME - Leadership and Management
C. Airman Leadership School (ALS)
D. the NCO Academy (NCOA)
9.11.1.
28. MSgts are transitioning from technical expert and first-line supervisor to operational leader. MSgts normally operate at the _______ level of leadership.
A. strategic
B. tactical
*C. operational
D. all of these answers
9.11.1.
29. On the topic of Specific SNCO Responsibilities, which rank serves at the operational and strategic levels of leadership, depending on assignment?
*A. CMSgt
B. SMSgt
C. MSgts
D. TSgts
9.11.3.
30. Enlisted duty titles facilitate a quick understanding of a person’s role and level of responsibility and are assigned based upon:
A. the person's relative importance and standing
B. the person’s AFSC and skill level
C. the rank of the person holding the title
*D. the scope of responsibility and the duties being performed
9.12.
31. The duty title of Supervisor is used for Airmen and NCOs who are first-line supervisors. Airmen will not have the duty title of Supervisor unless
A. they have been awarded the duty title and supervise more than 2 people
B. they have been awarded the duty title by their NCOIC
*C. they are at least a SrA, an ALS graduate, and supervise others' work
D. they are at least the rank of SSgt and have attended the NCOA
9.12.1.
32. The duty title of Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) is used only for
A. Airmen who are at least a SrA, an ALS graduate, and supervise others' work
B. NCOs who are at least the rank of SSgt and have attended the NCOA
*C. NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a workcenter or element
D. NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate workcenters or elements
9.12.2.
33. The duty title, ___________, is typically held by SNCOs whose rank will vary depending upon the size of the section (number of personnel, number of workcenters, and scope of responsibilities).
A. Flight Chief
*B. Section Chief
C. Supervisor
D. Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
9.12.3.
34. The duty title of Section Chief is used only for
A. Airmen who are at least a SrA, an ALS graduate, and supervise others' work
B. NCOs who are at least the rank of SSgt and have attended the NCOA
C. NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a workcenter or element
*D. NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate workcenters or elements
9.12.3.
35. The duty title, Flight Chief, is used for _____________ who are the enlisted leaders of a flight (for example, Flight Chief, Information Systems Flight and Flight Chief, Operations Flight).
*A. NCOs and SNCOs
B. NCOICs
C. SNCOs
D. SrA through CMSgt
9.12.4.
36. Only _________ will hold the duty title of Superintendent or Squadron Superintendent.
A. NCOs
B. SSgt and above
*C. SNCOs
D. a CMSgt
9.12.5. and 9.12.6.
37. This enlisted duty title is used for a CMSgt, and occasionally a SMSgt or MSgt, who is the enlisted leader of a squadron:
*A. Squadron Superintendent
B. Superintendent
C. Flight Chief
D. Manager
9.12.5.
38. This enlisted duty title is used for SNCOs in charge of group or wing-level functions or in a squadron when having either oversight of functions within other squadrons or within the same squadron:
A. Squadron Superintendent
*B. Superintendent
C. Flight Chief
D. Manager
9.12.6.
39. This enlisted duty title is used for NCOs and SNCOs who are program, project, and policy managers at NAF, MAJCOM, DRU, FOA, Joint Staff, or Air Staff levels:
A. Superintendent
*B. Manager
C. Chief
D. Supervisor
9.12.7.
40. This enlisted duty title is used for CMSgts who are program, project, or policy managers at NAF, MAJCOM, DRU, FOA, Joint Staff, or Air Staff levels:
A. Manager
B. Superintendent
C. Supervisor
*D. Chief
9.12.8.
41. On the subject of Special SNCO Positions, the ___________ is an expeditionary leader serving in a special duty position, rich in custom and tradition who serves as the commander's critical link within the unit for all matters concerning enlisted members.
A. Chief
*B. First Sergeant
C. Group Superintendent
D. Enlisted Commandant
9.13.1.1.
42. The First Sergeant works directly for and derives authority from _________ at home station and deployed locations.
A. the NCO Corps
*B. the Commander
C. tradition
D. the UCMJ
9.13.1.1.
43. First Sergeant duty is a _______ special duty assignment with an option to compete to remain for an additional ___ or more years.
*A. 3 year, 3
B. 3 year, 1
C. 2 year, 2
D. 2 year, 1
9.13.1.2.
44. Master Sergeants may be selected for the First Sergeant position through one of two programs:
A. Voting by unit members or the First Sergeant Selection Program (FSSP)
B. Volunteer and Appointment by the Secretary of the Air Force
*C. Volunteer and the First Sergeant Selection Program (FSSP)
D. Voting by the NCO Corps or the STEP program
9.13.1.2.
45. First Sergeants wear distinctive chevrons with ______ in the center.
*A. a diamond
B. a star
C. a wreath
D. an eagle
9.13.1.2.
46. ____________ are CMSgts who are the enlisted leaders at the group level. They resolve issues between subordinate squadrons, other groups, wing staff, and outside agencies as well as perform other duties as directed by the group commander.
A. Superintendents
B. AFCFMs
C. Enlisted MFMs
*D. Group Superintendents
9.13.2.
47. This special SNCO position is filled by SNCOs who lead the enlisted schools and academies and implement and enforce policies, procedures, and directives directly related to the accomplishment of the school’s courses of instruction.
A. Superintendents
*B. Enlisted Academy Commandant
C. Enlisted MFM
D. AFCFM
9.13.3.
48. The Vice Commandant, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (Barnes Center), provides
A. leadership, guidance, and direction to PME faculty support staff
B. short and long-term strategic planning and policy formulation and implementation for Barnes Center schools
C. individual tutoring for students and advanced degree certification in supported AFSCs
*D. both A and B
49. What special SNCO position is responsible for managing enlisted career fields for a MAJCOM and serves as the MAJCOM liaison for their respective AF Career Field Managers (AFCFMs)?
*A. Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFMs)
B. Enlisted Academy Commandants
C. First Sergeants
D. Group Superintendents
9.13.4.
50. Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFMs) manage enlisted career fields for the MAJCOMs and
A. disseminate Air Force and career field policies and program requirements
B. coordinate with AFPC to distribute personnel throughout the MAJCOM
C. provide subject-matter expertise to AETC training managers
*D. all of these answers
9.13.4.
51. This special SNCO duty position is typically held by CMSgts serving on the Air Staff who are responsible for organizing and managing one or more enlisted career fields.
A. Enlisted MFMs
B. Enlisted Academy Commandants
*C. Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM)
D. Group Superintendents
9.13.5.
52. This special SNCO position exists at the MAJCOM, Wing, and other organizational levels. They lead the enlisted force and advise commanders on matters that affect the enlisted force, such as proper utilization, quality of enlisted leadership, management and supervisor training, operations tempo, and quality of life.
A. MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFMs)
B. Enlisted Academy Commandants
C. Group Superintendents
*D. Command Chief Master Sergeants (CCMs)
9.13.6.
53. What special SNCO position exists at the MAJCOM, Wing, and other organizational levels and serves as the functional manager for assigned first sergeants?
A. MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFMs)
B. Enlisted Academy Commandants
C. Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM)
*D. Command Chief Master Sergeants (CCMs)
9.13.6.
54. Command Chief Master Sergeants (CCMs) wear a distinctive chevron with ______ in the center.
A. a diamond
*B. a star
C. a wreath
D. an eagle
9.13.6.
55. Although the Marine Corps created the position of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps in 1957 and the Army created the position of Sergeant Major of the Army in 1965, the Air Force did not establish the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force until
A. 1978
B. 1977
*C. 1966
D. 1981
9.13.7.
56. The first person to hold the newly created position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force was _________.
A. Rodney J. McKinley
*B. Paul Wesley Airey
C. John P. McConnell
D. James A. Roy
9.13.7.
57. The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force wears a distinctive chevron with ______ in the center.
A. an eagle between two stars
B. a wreath around the star
C. a diamond
*D. both A and B
9.13.7.
58. Whose efforts helped produce the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) which was adopted in 1970?
A. John P. McConnell
B. Mendel Rivers
*C. CMSAF Paul W. Airey
D. Rodney J. McKinley
9.13.7.1.2.
59. Which Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force campaigned for and refined the newly established WAPS, garnered continued flight pay for NCOs attending in-residence PME and worked toward equal per diem for enlisted and officers?
*A. Donald L. Harlow
B. Paul Wesley Airey
C. Richard D. Kisling
D. John P. McConnell
9.13.7.2.2.
60. Which Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force took pride in working to ensure equality among the ranks and races and helped establish the Air Force Social Actions Program in 1969?
*A. Thomas N. Barnes
B. Paul Wesley Airey
C. Richard D. Kisling
D. John P. McConnell
9.13.7.4.2.
61. Who was the first CMSAF with direct Vietnam experience and the first African-American to serve in the highest enlisted post of the Air Force?
A. Paul Wesley Airey
B. Richard D. Kisling
C. Robert D. Gaylor
*D. Thomas N. Barnes
9.13.7.4.1.
62. As Airmen, we are part of a professional subculture. The mindset, evident in our behavior, that causes us to proudly exhibit the highest levels of professional service to our country is known as
*A. Airmanship
B. the Uniform Code of Military Justice
C. leadership
D. We Are All Recruiters (WEAR)
9.14.1.
63. The hallmarks of the Airmanship mindset are
A. a genuine belief in and commitment to the oath of enlistment
B. an embracement of Air Force core values as your own
C. a contagious willingness to fulfill all NCO responsibilities
*D. all of these answers
9.14.2.
64. Under the We Are All Recruiters (WEAR) program, Airmen who attend approved WEAR events to help Air Force Recruiting Service efforts may
A. earn up to 30 days non-chargeable leave
*B. be granted up to 12 days permissive TDY
C. be promoted to the next higher grade
D. choose their next duty assignment
9.15.1.
65. Air Force members who positively impact recruiting by participating in the Recruiters Assistance Program (RAP) are eligible for a grant of up to ____ days of non-chargeable leave.
*A. 12
B. 10
C. 30
D. 3
9.15.2