AIR FORCE 4N051 SKT AEROSPACE
MEDICAL SERVICE JOURNEYMAN
PRACTICE EXAM
300 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Air Force 4N051 SKT Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman Practice Exam
,Q1
Which Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) is the primary guide used by Air Force Medical
Service commanders to accomplish their mission?
A) AFDD 1
B) AFDD 4-02, Medical Operations CORRECT
C) AFDD 3-12
D) AFDD 2-4
Rationale
AFDD 4-02, Medical Operations, is the primary doctrine document used by AFMS commanders to
accomplish their mission and provides guidance on the organization and employment of medical forces.
Q2
What is meant by the statement "doctrine is authoritative, but not directive in nature"?
A) Doctrine must be followed without exception
B) Doctrine provides extensive guidance and experience but does not state
CORRECT
exactly how or what you must do for the mission
C) Doctrine is only a suggestion and can be ignored
D) Doctrine is written by the Secretary of Defense
Rationale
Doctrine is authoritative because it reflects established best practices, but it is not directive—it provides
guidance rather than rigid mandates.
Q3
What type of doctrine guides organization and employment of forces within distinct objectives,
but is broad in its functional areas and operational environment?
A) Tactical doctrine
B) Operational doctrine CORRECT
C) Strategic doctrine
D) Administrative doctrine
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,Rationale
Operational doctrine guides the organization and employment of forces within distinct objectives and is
broad in its functional areas and operational environment.
Q4
Tactical doctrine can be explained best by which of the following examples?
A) A car buyer choosing specific qualities to fit individual needs such as speed or
CORRECT
safety
B) A general planning a multi-theater war
C) A president declaring war
D) A congress passing a defense budget
Rationale
Tactical doctrine focuses on specific, localized application of capabilities, similar to how a buyer selects
features to meet individual needs.
Q5
What kind of change to casualty survival rates occurs when aeromedical evacuation is available?
A) Slightly decreases
B) Remains unchanged
C) Significantly increases CORRECT
D) Eliminates all casualties
Rationale
The availability of aeromedical evacuation significantly increases casualty survival rates by enabling
rapid transport to definitive care.
Q6
Which Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) increment has no inpatient beds?
A) EMEDS Basic CORRECT
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, B) EMEDS +10
C) EMEDS +25
D) EMEDS +50
Rationale
EMEDS Basic is a lightweight, mobile medical capability with no inpatient beds.
Q7
Who is qualified to perform a critical incident stress debriefing?
A) Any medical technician
B) Mental health personnel and Aerospace Medical Specialists with additional
CORRECT
training
C) Only the unit commander
D) Only a chaplain
Rationale
Critical incident stress debriefings are conducted by mental health personnel and Aerospace Medical
Specialists who have received additional training.
Q8
Expeditionary Medical Support Basic requires both routine aeromedical evacuation support and
urgent AE support within how many hours of notification?
A) 12 hours for routine, 6 hours for urgent
B) 24 hours for routine, 12 hours for urgent CORRECT
C) 48 hours for routine, 24 hours for urgent
D) 36 hours for routine, 18 hours for urgent
Rationale
EMEDS Basic requires 24 hours for routine AE support and 12 hours for urgent AE support.
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MEDICAL SERVICE JOURNEYMAN
PRACTICE EXAM
300 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Air Force 4N051 SKT Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman Practice Exam
,Q1
Which Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) is the primary guide used by Air Force Medical
Service commanders to accomplish their mission?
A) AFDD 1
B) AFDD 4-02, Medical Operations CORRECT
C) AFDD 3-12
D) AFDD 2-4
Rationale
AFDD 4-02, Medical Operations, is the primary doctrine document used by AFMS commanders to
accomplish their mission and provides guidance on the organization and employment of medical forces.
Q2
What is meant by the statement "doctrine is authoritative, but not directive in nature"?
A) Doctrine must be followed without exception
B) Doctrine provides extensive guidance and experience but does not state
CORRECT
exactly how or what you must do for the mission
C) Doctrine is only a suggestion and can be ignored
D) Doctrine is written by the Secretary of Defense
Rationale
Doctrine is authoritative because it reflects established best practices, but it is not directive—it provides
guidance rather than rigid mandates.
Q3
What type of doctrine guides organization and employment of forces within distinct objectives,
but is broad in its functional areas and operational environment?
A) Tactical doctrine
B) Operational doctrine CORRECT
C) Strategic doctrine
D) Administrative doctrine
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,Rationale
Operational doctrine guides the organization and employment of forces within distinct objectives and is
broad in its functional areas and operational environment.
Q4
Tactical doctrine can be explained best by which of the following examples?
A) A car buyer choosing specific qualities to fit individual needs such as speed or
CORRECT
safety
B) A general planning a multi-theater war
C) A president declaring war
D) A congress passing a defense budget
Rationale
Tactical doctrine focuses on specific, localized application of capabilities, similar to how a buyer selects
features to meet individual needs.
Q5
What kind of change to casualty survival rates occurs when aeromedical evacuation is available?
A) Slightly decreases
B) Remains unchanged
C) Significantly increases CORRECT
D) Eliminates all casualties
Rationale
The availability of aeromedical evacuation significantly increases casualty survival rates by enabling
rapid transport to definitive care.
Q6
Which Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) increment has no inpatient beds?
A) EMEDS Basic CORRECT
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, B) EMEDS +10
C) EMEDS +25
D) EMEDS +50
Rationale
EMEDS Basic is a lightweight, mobile medical capability with no inpatient beds.
Q7
Who is qualified to perform a critical incident stress debriefing?
A) Any medical technician
B) Mental health personnel and Aerospace Medical Specialists with additional
CORRECT
training
C) Only the unit commander
D) Only a chaplain
Rationale
Critical incident stress debriefings are conducted by mental health personnel and Aerospace Medical
Specialists who have received additional training.
Q8
Expeditionary Medical Support Basic requires both routine aeromedical evacuation support and
urgent AE support within how many hours of notification?
A) 12 hours for routine, 6 hours for urgent
B) 24 hours for routine, 12 hours for urgent CORRECT
C) 48 hours for routine, 24 hours for urgent
D) 36 hours for routine, 18 hours for urgent
Rationale
EMEDS Basic requires 24 hours for routine AE support and 12 hours for urgent AE support.
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