USAF OTS: PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who
engage in protected activity. - ANS unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - ANS Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate
behaviors or allegations once they are made aware? - ANS Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - ANS To eradicate unlawful
discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - ANS 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? -
ANS Unlawful discrimination
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,The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - ANS 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? -
ANS -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? - ANS Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero Squadron
in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - ANS Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Edward V. Rickenbacker
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,Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? -
ANS Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by
sinking the German battleship Ostfriesland? - ANS 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? - ANS General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight
bombing campaigns against Germany? - ANS General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - ANS 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? - ANS General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into
World
War II? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The Tuskegee
Airmen
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, Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Invasion
of Normandy
What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS 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.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who
engage in protected activity. - ANS unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - ANS Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate
behaviors or allegations once they are made aware? - ANS Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - ANS To eradicate unlawful
discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - ANS 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? -
ANS Unlawful discrimination
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,The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - ANS 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? -
ANS -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? - ANS Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero Squadron
in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - ANS Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Edward V. Rickenbacker
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,Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? -
ANS Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by
sinking the German battleship Ostfriesland? - ANS 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? - ANS General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight
bombing campaigns against Germany? - ANS General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - ANS 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? - ANS General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into
World
War II? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The Tuskegee
Airmen
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, Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Invasion
of Normandy
What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS 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.
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