GA-9511 General Knowledge Master Question File (MQF)
Chain of Command and National Leaders
Who is President of the United States of America and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces? a. The Honorable Jimmy Carter b. The Honorable Barak Obama c. The Honorable Donald John Trump d. The Honorable Michael Richard Pence
Who is the Vice President of the United States of America and Leader of the US Senate? a. The Honorable Jimmy Carter b. The Honorable Barak Obama c. The Honorable Donald John Trump d. The Honorable Michael Richard Pence
Who United States Chief of Staff? a. The Honorable John Kelly b. The Honorable Reince Priebus c. The Honorable Rex Tillerson d. The Honorable James Brown
Who is the Speaker of the House? a. The Honorable Bill Davis b. The Honorable Gene Snow c. The Honorable Paul Ryan d. The Honorable Nathan Deal
Who is the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)? a. General Joseph Dunford b. General Colin Powell c. General John Jumper d. General Benjamin Davis
Who is the current Secretary of Defense? a. The Honorable Ash Carter b. The Honorable James Mattis c. The Honorable Chuck Hagle d. The Honorable Rex Tillerson
Who is the United States Secretary of State? a. The Honorable Hillary Clinton b. The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson c. The Honorable Bill Gates d. The Honorable Bill Clinton
Who is the current Secretary of the Air Force? a. The Honorable Hillary Clinton b. The Honorable Clarence Thomas c. The Honorable Heather Wilson d. The Honorable Cliff Baxter
Who is the current United States Air Force Chief of Staff? a. General David Goldfein b. General Colin Powell c. General Joseph Dumford d. General James Mattis
Who is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force? a. CMSgt of the Air Force James Cody b. CMSgt of the Air Force James Roy c. CMSgt of the Air Force Kaleth Wright d. CMSgt of the Air Force Robert Finch
GA-9511 Unit Leadership
Who is the current Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) of GA-9511? a. Lt Col Terry L. Robinson, Sr. b. Lt Col James Williams c. Lt Col Ryan Calloway d. Major John Baker
Who is the current Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) of GA-9511? a. TSgt Gene Baker b. TSgt Denise D. Womack c. MSgt Maxine Moore d. MSgt Roxanne Cooper
Who is the current GA-9511 Group Commander? a. Cadet Jesus Martines b. Cadet Donte Watkins c. Cadet Delmas Watkins d. Cadet Kierra Jefferson
Who is the current GA-9511 Vice-Group Commander? a. Cadet Tyree Jones b. Cadet Nabin Dhakal c. Cadet Tayejohn Payne d. Cadet Travawn Ward
Key Dates and Years
On what date did the United States Air Force (USAF) become an independent service? a. 18 September 1947 b. 7 December 1942 c. 11 September 2001 d. 4 July 1776
In what year was JROTC officially established? a. 1911 b. 1906 c. 1947 d. 1968
What date is recognized as the American “Independence Day”? a. July 4th b. September 11th c. December 7th d. None of the above
On what date was Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) attacked? a. 18 September 1947 b. 7 December 1941 c. 4 July 1776 d. 11 November 1954
The National Defense Act authorized JROTC in what year? a. 1911 b. 1916 c. 1918 d. 1973
When was the invasion of D-Day? a. 11 November 1918 b. 7 December 1941 c. 6 June 1944 d. 18 September 1947 When is Patriot Day? a. December 7th b. November 11th c. September 11th d. May 31st
On what date is Flag Day? a. July 4th b. September 11th c. December 7th d. June 14th
When and where was Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight? a. 17 December 1903 -- Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina b. 7 December 1941 – Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory c. 10 October 1953 – Cleveland, Ohio d. None of the above
Air Force and JROTC
Who established JROTC? a. Maj John Johnson b. General Roy Dickson c. Lt Edgar R. Steevers d. Capt Gene Murphy
What does A.F.J.R.O.T.C stand for? a. Aerospace Fundamentals Reserve Officer of Training Corps b. Aerospace Foundation Reserve Officer Training Component c. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps d. Air France Joint Rights of Titan Crisis
In GA-9511, what do “GA”, “95”, and “11” represent? a. GA = Georgia; 95 = The year the unit was founded; 11 = The eleventh unit established in 1995 b. GA = Georgia; 95 = Ninty-fifth unit established; 11 = The date of a month c. Both A & B d. None of the above
What is the name of the Air Force JROTC Headquarters? a. Agriculture and Industrial Complex b. The Pentagon c. The Holm Center d. The Southeast Air Defense Sector
Which are the Air Force Core Values? a. Integrity First b. Service Before Self c. Excellence in All We Do d. All the Above
“To deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States and its global interests. To Fly, Fight, and Win, in Air, Space, and Cyberspace” is the: a. Cadet Creed b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Core Values d. Mission Statement of the Air Force
“To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community” is the: a. Cadet Creed b. Mission Statement of AFJROTC c. Core Values d. Mission Statement of the Air Force
“This cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do” is the: a. Cadet Honor Code b. Cadet Creed c. Mission Statement of the Air Force d. Mission Statement of AFJROTC
In AFJROTC, a military formation consisting of at least 2 to 4 elements is called a: a. Wing b. Squadron c. Flight d. Group
In AFJROTC, a military formation consisting of at least 2 or more flights is called a: a. Wing b. Squadron c. Flight d. Group
In AFJROTC, a military formation consisting of at least 2 or more squadrons is called a: a. Wing b. Squadron c. Flight d. Group
In AFJROTC, a military formation consisting of at least 2 or more groups is called a: a. Wing b. Squadron c. Flight d. Group
In AFJROTC, a military formation consisting of at least 3 or more cadets is called a/an: a. Wing b. Squadron c. Element d. Group
The acronym NCO stands for a. National Commissioned Officer b. None Cooperative Officer c. Non-Commissioned Officer d. None of the above
“We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us any who do” is a/the: a. Core Value b. AFJROTC Mission Statement c. AFJROTC Honor Code d. Air Force Mission Statement
“To fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace” is the: a. Air Force Mission b. AFJROTC Mission Statement c. AFJROTC Honor Code d. None of the above
“Global vigilance, reach, and power” is the: a. Air Force Mission b. AFJROTC Mission Statement c. AFJROTC Honor Code d. Air Force Vision
The start of the military duty day is called: b. Retreat c. Reveille d. Present e. Tardy
The end of the military duty day is called: a. Retreat b. Reveille c. Present d. Tardy
Ranks and Pay Grades
What is the Rank insignia of an Airman Basic? a. Chevron of 1 stripe, centered around a star b. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star d. None of the above
What is the Pay grade of an Airman Basic? a. E-1 b. E-2 c. E-3 d. E-0
What is the Rank insignia of an Airman? a. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star b. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 1 stripe, centered around a star d. No rank insignia
What is the Pay grade of an Airman? a. E-1 b. E-2 c. E-3 d. E-9
What is the Rank insignia of an Airman First Class (A1C)? a. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star b. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 1 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 5 strips, centered around a star
Pay grade of an Airman First Class (A1C)? a. E-1 b. E-2 c. E-3 d. E-8
What is the Rank insignia of a Senior Airman? a. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star b. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 1 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 5 strips, centered around a star
Pay grade of a Senior Airman? a. E-7 b. E-4 c. E-3 d. E-8
What is the Rank insignia of a Staff Sergeant? a. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star b. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 1 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 4 strips, centered around a star
What is the Pay grade of a Staff Sergeant? a. E-1 b. E-4 c. E-5 d. E-8
What is the Rank insignia of a Tech Sergeant? a. Chevron of 2 stripes, centered around a star b. Chevron of 3 stripes, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 4 strips, centered around a star
What is the Pay grade of a Tech Sergeant? a. E-1 b. E-6 c. E-5 d. E-7
What is the Rank insignia of a Master Sergeant? a. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star b. Chevron of 7 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 4 strips, centered around a star
What is the Pay grade of a Master Sergeant? a. E-1 b. E-6 c. E-5 d. E-7
What is the Rank insignia of a Senior Master Sergeant? a. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 4 strips, centered around a star
What is the Pay grade of a Senior Master Sergeant? a. E-1 b. E-8 c. E-5 d. E-7
What is the Rank insignia of a Chief Master Sergeant? a. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a star
What is the Pay grade of a Chief Master Sergeant? a. E-9 b. E-8 c. E-5 d. E-7
What is the Rank insignia of a Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force? a. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a US Seal b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a star
What is the Rank insignia of a Chief Master Sergeant who is also a First Sergeant? a. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a US Seal b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a star with an added diamond d. Chevron of 8 stripes, three of which are inverted, centered around a star
What is the Rank insignia of a Master Sergeant who is also a First Sergeant? a. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star with an added diamond
What is the Rank insignia of a Senior Master Sergeant who is also a First Sergeant? a. Chevron of 6 stripes, one of which is inverted, centered around a star b. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which is inverted, centered around a star c. Chevron of 5 stripe, centered around a star d. Chevron of 7 stripes, two of which are inverted, centered around a star with an added diamond
What is the Rank insignia of a 2nd Lt? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver bar c. 1 gold oak leaf d. 1 silver star
What is the Pay grade of a 2nd Lt? a. O-2 b. O-3 c. O-1 d. O-6
What is the Rank insignia of a 1st Lt? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver leaf c. 1 gold oak leaf d. 1 silver bar
Pay grade of a 1st Lt? a. O-2 b. O-3 c. O-1 d. O-6
What is the Rank insignia of a Captain? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 1 gold oak leaf
What is the Pay grade of a Captain? a. O-2 b. O-3 c. O-1 d. O-6
What is the Rank insignia of a Major? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 1 gold oak leaf
What is the Pay grade of a Major? a. O-2 b. O-4 c. O-1 d. O-5
What is the Rank insignia of a Lt Col? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 1 silver eagle
What is the Pay grade of a Lt Col? a. O-2 b. O-4 c. O-1 d. O-5
What is the insignia of a Colonel? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 1 silver eagle
What is the Pay grade of a Colonel? a. O-10 b. O-4 c. O-6 d. O-5
What is the Rank insignia of a Brigadier General? a. 1 gold bar b. 1 silver star c. 1 silver oak leaf d. 2 connected silver bars
What is the Pay grade of a Brigadier General? a. O-9 b. O-4 c. O-7 d. O-5
What is the Rank insignia of a Major General? a. 2 silver stars in a line b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 1 silver eagle
What is the Pay grade of a Major General? a. O-9 b. O-8 c. O-10 d. O-6
What is the Rank insignia of a Lt General? a. 2 silver stars in a line b. 1 silver oak leaf c. 2 connected silver bars d. 3 silver stars in a line
What is the Pay grade of a Lt General? a. O-9 b. O-7 c. O-10 d. O-3
What is the Rank insignia of a General? a. 2 silver stars in a line b. 4 silver stars in a line c. 2 connected silver bars d. 3 silver stars in a line
What is the Pay grade of a General? a. O-1 b. O-7 c. O-10 d. O-3
What are the “Field Grade” officer ranks? a. 2nd LT, 1st LT, Capt b. Maj, Lt Col, Col c. Brig Gen, Maj Gen, Lt Gen d. None of the above
What are the “Company Grade” officer ranks? a. 2nd LT, 1st LT, Capt b. Maj, Lt Col, Col c. Brig Gen, Maj Gen, Lt Gen
Air Force and AFJROTC Instruction and Regulation Books
What is the guide for uniform regulation? a. Air Force Instruction 36-2001 b. Air Force Instruction 36-2017 c. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 d. Cadet Guide
What Air Force Manual (AFMAN) governs Drill and Ceremonies? a. AFMAN 36-2001 b. AFI 36-2001 c. AFMAN 36-2203 d. AFI 36-2903
Air Force Junior ROTC Instruction Governing AFJROTC Operations is: a. AFJROTCI 36-2002 b. AFJROTCI 36-2001 c. AFI 36-10 d. AFMAN 36-2903
What Air Force Instruction (AFI) discusses the structure of Air Force Organizations? a. AFI 36-2903 b. AFI 38-101 c. AFJROTCI 36-2001 d. AFJROTCI 36-2002
U.S. Flag
There are 13 stripes on the American Flag and they stand for the a. 13 Original Colonies b. 13 Western States c. 13 U.S. Islands d. 13 U.S. Commandants
How many stripes are there on the American flag? And what colors? a. There are 4 red stripes and 4 white stripes on the American Flag b. There are 9 red stripes and 3 white stripes on the American Flag c. There are 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes on the American Flag d. There are 2 red stripes and 6 white stripes on the American Flag
“Red” on the Flag signifies what? a. Hardiness and Valor b. Red Hills of Georgia c. War d. Blood
“White” on the Flag signifies what? a. Clouds b. Peace c. Purity and Innocence d. Unity
“Blue” on the Flag signifies what? a. Integrity b. Service c. Excellence d. Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice
The Ball on top of the flag pole is the called the: a. Finial b. Cleat c. Halyard d. Heading
The Rope to raise/lower the Flag is the called the: a. Truck b. Cleat c. Halyard d. Heading
The device used to secure the bottom of the flagpole halyard (rope) is called the: a. Truck b. Cleat c. Halyard d. Heading
The only time the flag is flown during the hours of darkness is: a. When it is at Half Staff b. When it is properly illuminated c. When it is raining d. When it is seen on top of a building
When the flag is flown upside down, it is: a. The creation of a new flag b. A sign of national weakness c. A signal of distress d. The beginning of War
The Blue field of stars is also called the: a. Union b. Confederate c. Field of Valor d. None of the above
Songs
The "Star-Spangled Banner" became the National Anthem of the United States in: a. 1942 b. 1619 c. 1931 d. 1947
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by: a. Francis Scott Key in 1814. b. John Glenn in 1927 c. Norman Alexander in 1809 d. Sean Foster in 1492
What is the name of the Air Force Song? a. Taps b. Cadet Creed c. Wild Blue Yonder d. None of the Above
Awards
What is the Highest Award in the Military a. Commendation Medal b. Medal of Honor c. Distinguished Unit Award with Merit d. Gold Valor Award
What is the Highest Award in JROTC a. Commendation Medal b. Medal of Honor c. Distinguished Unit Award with Merit d. Gold Valor Award
List of “Firsts”
Who was the first Secretary of Defense? a. The Honorable Ash Carter b. The Honorable James Mattis c. The Honorable James Forrestal d. The Honorable Rex Tillerson
Who was the first female to enlist in the U.S. Air Force? a. Sally Ride b. Esther Black c. Mae Jamison d. Hillary Clinton
Who was the first Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) of the Air Force? a. CMSGT of the Air Force Keith Wright b. CMSGT of the Air Force James Cody c. CMSGT of the Air Force Paul Airey d. CMSGT of the Air Force Thomas Barnes
Who was the first female Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT)? a. Sally Ride b. Esther Black c. Grace Peterson d. Mary Ann Mosely
Who was the first Enlisted Pilot? a. Vernon Burge b. Esther Black c. Thomas May d. Hillary Clinton
Who was the first Chief of Staff of the AF? a. General Joseph Dunford b. General Colin Powell c. General Benjamin Davis d. General Carl A. Spaatz
Who was the first female General Officer? a. Ann Dunwoody b. Lori Robinson c. Jeanne Holm d. Debbie Reynolds
Who was the first Secretary of the Air Force? a. Stuart Symington b. Ann Dunwoody c. Lori Robinson d. Daniel Witherspoon
Who was the only U.S. Air Force general to hold five-star rank? a. Stuart Symington b. Henry “Hap” Arnold c. Lori Robinson d. Daniel Witherspoon
Who is regarded the “Father of the Air Force”? a. General Colin Powell b. General William “Billy” Mitchell c. General Benjamin Davis d. General Carl A. Spaatz
What was the first year females were allowed in JROTC? a. 1911 b. 1916 c. 1947 d. 1973
Who was the first Medal of Honor recipient for the Air Force a. Major Louis J. Sebille b. Air First Class Robert Green c. Lt Col Jacob Parrott d. SSgt Michael Stevens
Key Legislation
The act of congress that established the JROTC Program is the: a. National Defense Act of 1916 b. Civil Rights Act of 1964 c. Privacy Act of 1974 d. None of the above
World Organizations
What does the acronym NATO stand for? a. North American’s Treatment for a New World Order b. North Atlantic Treaty Organization c. North American Tax (of the) Origins d. None of the above