USAF OTS: Pre-Course Assessment
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who engage in
protected activity. - Answer-unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - Answer-Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or
allegations once they are made aware? - Answer-Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - Answer-To eradicate unlawful
discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - Answer-Equal opportunity
offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education, assessment, training general assistance, and
complaint resolution services.
The use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability, defines what? - Answer-
Unlawful discrimination
The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - Answer-Applies to military members by
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and sexual orientation. This applies to civilian
employees including any unlawful employment practice that occurs.
What were the five key events starting in 1783 that led to President Theodore Roosevelt's
establishment of an Aeronautical Division in the US Army's Signal Corp of August 1907? - Answer--Two
french brothers launched a hot air balloon in 1783.
,-French Aerostatic Corps' balloons accompanied the Armies of the French Revolution in 1794.
-Britain's Sir George Cayley created a glider in 1853.
-In 1861, Balloon Corps provided aerial observation and reconnaissance during the Civil War.
-The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained flight in the early 1900s (offered the first
military airplane).
Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October 1912, what is the
oldest squadron in the USAF? - Answer-Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero Squadron in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - Answer-Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - Answer-On 18 July
1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to complement the longstanding
1st Aero Squadron? - Answer-24
Brandishing the callsign "Fast Eddie" who was known as the "Ace of Aces" and held the most awards for
American aerial victories until World War II? - Answer-Edward V. Rickenbacker
Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? - Answer-
Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by sinking the
German battleship Ostfriesland? - Answer-William Mitchell
,Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929 that showcased the
capability and potential of aerial refueling? - Answer-General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight bombing
campaigns against Germany? - Answer-General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - Answer-June 1941
Who was the Chief of the Air Corps and later became the Commanding General of the US Army Air
Forces who under his command built the force up to nearly 2.5 million members and over 75,000
aircraft? - Answer-General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into World
War II? - Answer-Imperial Japan dealt a blow to the US at Pear Harbor in Hawaii sinking several military
battleships
What President and Executive Order abolished racial discrimination and segregation in the USAF? -
Answer-In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981.
What group of Airmen led by Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. had nearly 1,000 black Americans who
destroyed 111 enemy aircraft and flew 200 escort missions over Germany and additionally prepared the
USAF to be the first of the US Armed Services to integrate? - Answer-The Tuskegee Airmen
Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - Answer-The first American volunteer group
organized to reinforce Nationalist China's efforts against Japanese invaders (1941). They were recruited
under U.S. Presidential authority and led by Capt Clair Lee Chennault.
What was considered one of the key movements and support agencies during World War II that
eventually mustered an incredible strength of 150,000 members that served in duties to include
topographers, medical specialists, chemists, and aircraft mechanics? - Answer-The Women's Army
, Auxiliary Corps were created in May 1942. Women served with distinction, replacing men who could
then be reassigned to combat and other vital duties.
What offensive during 20-25 February 1944 destroyed over 500 Luftwaffe fighters and killed 400 pilots?
- Answer-The Operation Argument
What event widely known as D-Day, launched 8,722 US Army Air Force sorties against German defenses
in France that trumped the German integrated air defense network? - Answer-Invasion of Normandy
What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? - Answer-Paul
W. Airey
While minor damage was made against Japanese Forces, who led the event that boosted American
morale and shocked Japanese leaders during the war? - Answer-Lt. Colonel James H. Doolittle.
What two events eventually forced the Japanese forces to surrender in World War II but led to a 5- year
standoff with the former Soviet Union? - Answer-A uranium bomb, "Little Boy" was dropped on 6 August
1945, and three days later a plutonium bomb, "Fat man" was dropped on Nagasaki.
When, what, and who created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force? - Answer-With
victory in World War II, on 26 July 1947 President Harry S. Truman signed into law the National Security
Act of 1947 which created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force.
Who was the first female in the USAF? - Answer-Esther McGowin Blake
The _____________, otherwise known as ___________, created an air bridge into Berlin
that delivered supplies, food, medicine, and coal on USAF C-47 and C-54 cargo aircraft. - Answer--Berlin
Airlift
-Operation Vittles
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who engage in
protected activity. - Answer-unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - Answer-Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or
allegations once they are made aware? - Answer-Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - Answer-To eradicate unlawful
discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - Answer-Equal opportunity
offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education, assessment, training general assistance, and
complaint resolution services.
The use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability, defines what? - Answer-
Unlawful discrimination
The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - Answer-Applies to military members by
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and sexual orientation. This applies to civilian
employees including any unlawful employment practice that occurs.
What were the five key events starting in 1783 that led to President Theodore Roosevelt's
establishment of an Aeronautical Division in the US Army's Signal Corp of August 1907? - Answer--Two
french brothers launched a hot air balloon in 1783.
,-French Aerostatic Corps' balloons accompanied the Armies of the French Revolution in 1794.
-Britain's Sir George Cayley created a glider in 1853.
-In 1861, Balloon Corps provided aerial observation and reconnaissance during the Civil War.
-The Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained flight in the early 1900s (offered the first
military airplane).
Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October 1912, what is the
oldest squadron in the USAF? - Answer-Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero Squadron in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - Answer-Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - Answer-On 18 July
1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to complement the longstanding
1st Aero Squadron? - Answer-24
Brandishing the callsign "Fast Eddie" who was known as the "Ace of Aces" and held the most awards for
American aerial victories until World War II? - Answer-Edward V. Rickenbacker
Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? - Answer-
Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by sinking the
German battleship Ostfriesland? - Answer-William Mitchell
,Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929 that showcased the
capability and potential of aerial refueling? - Answer-General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight bombing
campaigns against Germany? - Answer-General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - Answer-June 1941
Who was the Chief of the Air Corps and later became the Commanding General of the US Army Air
Forces who under his command built the force up to nearly 2.5 million members and over 75,000
aircraft? - Answer-General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into World
War II? - Answer-Imperial Japan dealt a blow to the US at Pear Harbor in Hawaii sinking several military
battleships
What President and Executive Order abolished racial discrimination and segregation in the USAF? -
Answer-In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981.
What group of Airmen led by Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. had nearly 1,000 black Americans who
destroyed 111 enemy aircraft and flew 200 escort missions over Germany and additionally prepared the
USAF to be the first of the US Armed Services to integrate? - Answer-The Tuskegee Airmen
Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - Answer-The first American volunteer group
organized to reinforce Nationalist China's efforts against Japanese invaders (1941). They were recruited
under U.S. Presidential authority and led by Capt Clair Lee Chennault.
What was considered one of the key movements and support agencies during World War II that
eventually mustered an incredible strength of 150,000 members that served in duties to include
topographers, medical specialists, chemists, and aircraft mechanics? - Answer-The Women's Army
, Auxiliary Corps were created in May 1942. Women served with distinction, replacing men who could
then be reassigned to combat and other vital duties.
What offensive during 20-25 February 1944 destroyed over 500 Luftwaffe fighters and killed 400 pilots?
- Answer-The Operation Argument
What event widely known as D-Day, launched 8,722 US Army Air Force sorties against German defenses
in France that trumped the German integrated air defense network? - Answer-Invasion of Normandy
What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? - Answer-Paul
W. Airey
While minor damage was made against Japanese Forces, who led the event that boosted American
morale and shocked Japanese leaders during the war? - Answer-Lt. Colonel James H. Doolittle.
What two events eventually forced the Japanese forces to surrender in World War II but led to a 5- year
standoff with the former Soviet Union? - Answer-A uranium bomb, "Little Boy" was dropped on 6 August
1945, and three days later a plutonium bomb, "Fat man" was dropped on Nagasaki.
When, what, and who created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force? - Answer-With
victory in World War II, on 26 July 1947 President Harry S. Truman signed into law the National Security
Act of 1947 which created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force.
Who was the first female in the USAF? - Answer-Esther McGowin Blake
The _____________, otherwise known as ___________, created an air bridge into Berlin
that delivered supplies, food, medicine, and coal on USAF C-47 and C-54 cargo aircraft. - Answer--Berlin
Airlift
-Operation Vittles
