What is the National Security Act of 1947? - The act that established the Department of the Air
Force
Who served as the first Secretary of the Air Force? - W. Stuart Symington
Who served as the first Air Force Chief of Staff? - General Carl A. Spaatz (pronounced "spots")
Who served as the first Chief of Space Operations (CSO) USSF? - 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? - Two Years
What was the length of time given to the USSF to allow transfer from the USAF of personnel? - 18
months
What is the Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958? - 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? - Air
Force Space Command (AFSPC)
What was the authority used by congress to establish the USSF? - Title 10, Authority, in FY (fiscal
year-end) 20
What is the power source of the Air Force? - The fighting spirit of Airmen
How will the USSF initially address personnel issues? - A logical transfer from the USAF over a
period of 18 months.