Study Guide for Testing to Technical Sergeant 1 October 2019 Source: Air Force Handbook 1 AETC Studies & Analysis Squadron Airman Advancement JBSA-Randolph AFB 1 TECHNCIAL SERGEANT STUDY GUIDE AIRMAN DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING CHART Air Force Handbook 1, Airman (1 October 2019) The primary purposes of the Staff Sergeant Study Guide’s Airman Development and Testing Chart (ADTC) are: 1) to identify Air Force testable content for promotion fitness examination (PFE) testing; 2) enable Airmen to organize and prioritize individual study time based on identified testable content; and, 3) provide all Airmen a force development construct aligned with Air Force institutional competencies. The ADTC is an outline of testable subject matter content drawn from AFH 1, specific for E-6 PFE testing purposes. Testable content comprehension levels were determined by survey of all active duty chief master sergeants. The level of comprehension for each section for development and promotion to a particular rank is indicated by using a scale of A through D. Enlisted Airmen should use the chart to identify the levels of comprehension of subject matter content for PFE testing preparation and development expectations associated with each rank. Select chief master sergeants serve as subject matter experts in the development and writing of the E-6 PFE. This ADTC identifies specific chapters and section that these chief master sergeants identified as testable content. If a chapter or section is not identified on this ADTC, then no testable content was selected from that topic/subject. This ADTC can assist Airmen in the planning, organizing, and prioritizing of their individual study time. Level of Indicates the level of comprehension necessary for each rank as enlisted Scale Comprehension Air Force professionals Recognizing or recalling knowledge from memory. Remembering is when A Remembering memory is used to produce or retrieve definitions, facts, or lists, or to recite previously learned information. Constructing meaning from different types of functions be they written or graphic B Understanding messages or activities like interpreting, exemplifying, classifying, summarizing, inferring, comparing, or explaining. Carrying out or using a procedure through executing or implementing. Applying C Applying relates to or refers to situations where learned material is used through products like models, presentations, interviews, or simulations. Breaking materials or concepts into parts, determining how the parts relate to one D Analyzing another or how they interrelate, or how the parts relate to an overall structure or purpose. 2 Chapter 2—AIR FORCE HERITAGE TSgt Section 2C—The Air Force and the New Millennium B Chapter 3—AIR, SPACE, AND CYBERPOWER TSgt Section 3A—Identifying with Airpower B Chapter 4—MILITARY ORGANIZATION AND COMMAND TSgt Section 4A—United States Armed Forces B Section 4B—Military Departments B Section 4C—Military Command Structure B Section 4D—Air Force Total Force B Section 4E—Air Force Structure B Chapter 6—TRAINING AND EDUCATION TSgt Section 6A—Force Development B Section 6B—Training Responsibilities B Section 6C—Professional Military Education B Chapter 7—CAREER PROGRESSION TSgt Section 7A—Leadership Levels B Section 7B—Enlisted Force Structure C Section 7C—Duty Titles and Special Positions B Chapter 8—ASSESSMENTS AND RECOGNITION TSgt Section 8A—Airman Comprehensive Assessment C Section 8B—Performance Evaluations C Section 8C—Reenlistments and Continuation B Chapter 9—PROMOTIONS SYSTEMS TSgt Section 9A—Promotion Systems and Programs B Section 9B—Promotion Cycles B Section 9C—Preparation and Responsibilities B Section 9D—Enlisted Promotion Testing B Chapter 11—PERSONNEL PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS TSgt Section 11A—Benefits and Services B Section 11B—Leave and Authorized Absences B Chapter 12—FINANCE, MANPOWER, AND RESOURCES TSgt Section 12A—Individual Finances and Allowances B Chapter 13—ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT TSgt Section 13B—Workplace Dynamics B Section 13C—Change and Problem Solving B Section 13D—Team Dynamics B Chapter 14—LEADERSHIP TSgt Section 14A—Responsibility B Section 14B—Active Leadership Role C Section 14C—Introspection B Section 14D—The Art of Leading B Chapter 15—COMMUNICATION TSgt Section 15A—Military Communication B Section 15B—Preparing to Communicate B Section 15C—Written Communication B Section 15D—Spoken Communication B Section 15E—Electronic Messaging C Chapter 16—CRITICAL THINKING AND INNOVATION TSgt Section 16C—Informed Decision-Making B Section 16D—What We Don’t Know B 3 Chapter 17—EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TSgt Section 17C—Preparedness and Protection B Section 17D—Crisis Response and Recovery B Section 17F—Risk Management B Chapter 18—SECURITY TSgt Section 18B—Operations Security B Section 18C—Information Protection B Section 18D—Information Access, Cyber Security and Mobility B Section 18E—Antiterrorism B Chapter 19—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TSgt Section 19A—Way of Life B Section 19B—Law of Armed Conflict B Section 19C—Code of Conduct B Chapter 20—INSPECTIONS AND MILITARY STANDARDS TSgt Section 20B—Individual Accountability B Section 20C—Appropriate Working Relationships C Section 20D—Addressing Misconduct C Chapter 21—MILITARY JUSTICE TSgt Section 21C—Nonjudicial Punishment B Chapter 22—FITNESS AND READINESS TSgt Section 22E—Readiness State of Mind B Chapter 23—DRESS AND APPEARANCE TSgt Section 23A—Professional Image B Section 23B—Military Uniforms B Section 23C—Accessory Standards B Chapter 24—MILITARY CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES TSgt Section 24A—Honored Traditions B Section 24B—Respect for the Flag B Section 24C—Respect for Individuals C Section 24D—Ceremonies and Events B Chapter 25—PROFESSIONALISM TSgt Section 25A—Air Force Professional B Section 25B—Profession of Arms B Section 25C—Air Force Core Values C Section 25D—Warrior Ethos B 4 Chapter 2 AIR FORCE HERITAGE Section 2C—The Air Force and the New Millennium 2.16. Terrorist Attacks Operation Noble Eagle. Terrorism struck home on 11 September 2001 in a planned attack by Islamic extremists when Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners flying in United States airspace. Two aircraft were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the fourth landed in a remote field in Pennsylvania. There were 6,000 people injured in those events, and 2,996 people who died, including the 19 hijackers. In response, President George W. Bush declared a global war on terrorism. Figure 2.3. is provided to show the timing of each of the four attacks. Figure 2.3. Terrorist Attacks of 11 September 2001. These unprecedented acts of violence left thousands dead, thousands more grieving, and a Nation unsure of its future vulnerabilities. One thing that was for certain was the depth and scope of radical Islamic hatred. The United States immediately focused on protecting our homeland from both internal and external air attacks, and fighter aircraft began flying combat air patrols in the skies over America in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Thousands of National Guard and Reserve personnel were mobilized to protect military and civilian assets, including airports, military installations, and infrastructure. U.S. Air Force fighter, tanker, and surveillance air assets provided 24-hour intercept response coverage for virtually the entire country. Months later, North American Aerospace Defense Command, with more than 100 Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Regular Air Force fighters from 26 locations, continued to monitor American airspace. Across the globe, nations offered support and solidarity as Americans tried to regroup and move forward in the aftermath of the events of 9/11. Examples of bravery and sacrifice continue to circulate to this day of service members and civilians rescuing comrades from burning buildings, fighting fires, providing medical attention, comforting survivors, and volunteering to do whatever they could after the tragedy occurred. 5 2.17. War on Terror – Afghanistan Following the 11 September 2001 attacks, the United States reported that Osama bin Laden was behind the worst terrorist attacks in world history. President Bush demanded that the Taliban, Afghanistan’s ruling government, deliver all leaders of al-Qaeda to the U.S. Government, release all imprisoned foreign nationals, immediately close all terrorist training camps, hand over all terrorists and supporters to authorities, and allow inspectors full access to terrorist training camps. When the Taliban refused, President Bush ordered military forces to the region. Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom took the fight against terrorism to foreign soil, most notably to locations where terrorist organizations existed in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom was focused on forming and acting with an international coalition to remove Afghanistan’s Taliban government. The coalition primarily included forces from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and other nations. The United States sent approximately 350 aircraft to Afghanistan. Several B-1 and B-52 bombers, F-15 and F-16 fighters, special operations aircraft, RQ-1B and RQ-4A unmanned aerial vehicles, and Navy fighters deployed to bases throughout the country. On 7 October 2001, following continued Taliban refusal to hand over suspected terrorists, United States, British, and French aircraft began a sustained air campaign against terrorist targets in the country.