Airman Leadership School Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)

Define Doctrine. - ANSWER-Doctrine- Fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements there of guide their actions in support of national objectives. List the essential tasks outlined in our National Security Strategy document. - ANSWER-Transform American national security institutions, Championing aspirations for human dignity, Strengthening alliances to defeat terrorism, Defuse regional conflict, Prevent threats from WMD, Engage and confront globalization, Ignite economic growth, Expand the Circle of Development, Develop agendas for cooperative action. What is the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR)? - ANSWER-A report published every four years that lays out how the military will be used for the defense of our country. How are Joint Forces Commanders provided information on unit readiness, personnel, and equipment availability? - ANSWER-Through the Global Force Management. According to the 2006 QDR described in the text, identify the two fundamental changes essential to military strategy. - ANSWER-1. Implement broad changes to ensure that organizational structures, processes, and procedures effectively support the DoD's strategic direction. 2. Continue to reorganize the DoD's capabilities and forces in order to be more agile in this time of war, while preparing for wider asymmetric challenges. What are the four major areas that DoD senior leaders identified to focus on to implement change? - ANSWER-1. defeating terrorist networks, 2. defending the homeland in depth, 3. shaping the choices of countries at strategic crossroads, and 4. preventing hostile states and non-state actors from acquiring or using weapons of mass destruction. Describe Joint, Multinational and Service as they apply to the type of doctrine - ANSWER-Joint - land and maritime forces, sister services, Multinational - allied forces, Service - official beliefs and war fighting principles.