DAF Challenge; Questions & Answers
What is the National Security Act of 1947? Answer-The act that
established the Department of the Air Force
Who served as the first Secretary of the Air Force? Answer-W. Stuart
Symington
Who served as the first Air Force Chief of Staff? Answer-General Carl A.
Spaatz (pronounced "spots")
Who served as the first Chief of Space Operations (CSO) USSF? Answer-
General John W. Raymond
What was the length of time given for the orderly transfer for property,
personnel, and records from the Army to the Air Force? Answer-Two
Years
What was the length of time given to the USSF to allow transfer from the USAF
of personnel? Answer-18 months
, DAF Challenge; Questions & Answers
What is the Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958? Answer-
Eliminated the Departments of Army, Navy, and Air Force from the operational
chain of command.
What major Air Force Command was dissolved to establish the initial structure
for the USSF? Answer-Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)
What was the authority used by congress to establish the USSF? Answer-
Title 10, Authority, in FY (fiscal year-end) 20
What is the power source of the Air Force? Answer-The fighting spirit of
Airmen
How will the USSF initially address personnel issues? Answer-A logical
transfer from the USAF over a period of 18 months.
What is one of the Air Force's greatest strengths? Answer-The ability to
recruit, develop, and retain individuals of strong character, high standards, and a
belief in core values.
What is the National Security Act of 1947? Answer-The act that
established the Department of the Air Force
Who served as the first Secretary of the Air Force? Answer-W. Stuart
Symington
Who served as the first Air Force Chief of Staff? Answer-General Carl A.
Spaatz (pronounced "spots")
Who served as the first Chief of Space Operations (CSO) USSF? Answer-
General John W. Raymond
What was the length of time given for the orderly transfer for property,
personnel, and records from the Army to the Air Force? Answer-Two
Years
What was the length of time given to the USSF to allow transfer from the USAF
of personnel? Answer-18 months
, DAF Challenge; Questions & Answers
What is the Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958? Answer-
Eliminated the Departments of Army, Navy, and Air Force from the operational
chain of command.
What major Air Force Command was dissolved to establish the initial structure
for the USSF? Answer-Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)
What was the authority used by congress to establish the USSF? Answer-
Title 10, Authority, in FY (fiscal year-end) 20
What is the power source of the Air Force? Answer-The fighting spirit of
Airmen
How will the USSF initially address personnel issues? Answer-A logical
transfer from the USAF over a period of 18 months.
What is one of the Air Force's greatest strengths? Answer-The ability to
recruit, develop, and retain individuals of strong character, high standards, and a
belief in core values.
