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 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 () 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