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1.
What date was the US Air Force established?
September 18 th 1947
2.
What was the Air Force called prior to 18 September 1947?
The U.S. Army Air Corps
3.
What is the mission of Air Force JROTC?
To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community
4.
What are the Air Force Core Values?
Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in all we do.
5.
What is the Cadet Honor Code?
I will not lie, cheat or steal nor will I tolerate those who do.
6.
Who is commander of the Holm Center?
Brig. Gen. Paul H. Guemmer
7.
Who is director of Air Force JROTC?
Colonel Bobby C. Woods, Jr.
8.
What is the name of your Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI)?
Colonel Richard Kniseley
9.
Who is your Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI)?
Master Sergeant Hope Sanders
10.
Who is the Commander –In-Chief of the US Armed Forces?
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
11.
Who is the Secretary of Defense?
The Honorable Ashton Carter
12.
Who is the Secretary of the US Air Force?
The Honorable Deborah Lee James
13.
Who is the Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force?
Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force (CMSAF) James A. Cody
14.
How much longer are blue trousers in the rear than the front?
They are 7/8 th inch longer in the back than in the front
15.
How many rings can be worn by a cadet while in uniform?
Three (3)
16.
What is the requirement for earrings for females while in uniform?
They must be conservative and kept within sensible limits. Your may wear one small spherical diamond, pearl, silver gold or black in each earlobe.
17.
The school patch is worn on which shoulder?
Right Shoulder
18.
The AFJROTC patch is worn on which shoulder.
Left Shoulder
19.
What is the max number of shoulder cords that may be worn?
One (1)
20.
What is the proper position of the blue name plate?

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Grounded to the right pocket and centered – Male
Centered on the right side, even with to 1 ½ inches between the second and third button -
Female
21.
What is the requirement is for shoes (low quarters)?
Must be kept polished and shined including the heels and edges of soles.
22.
What is a gig line?
The line straight down the center of the individual and uniform which aligns the shirt, pants and belt buckle.
23.
What is the requirement for socks?
Black in the blue uniform, Sage green in ABUs, and white in PT gear.
24.
What is the maximum heel height allowed for female pumps?
2 ½ inches
25.
What is the requirement for nails when in uniform?
Male - Clean and groomed
Female – Clean, groomed conservative in color, Can be French manicured with white tips. Both must be conservative and not present a safety hazard.
26.
What is the date of Pearl Harbor Attacks?
7 December 1941
27.
What is the date of D-day? Where did it take place?
6 June 1944, Normandy Invasion, France WWII by the Allied Forces
28.
Spell your name using the phonetic alphabet?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliette, Kilo, Lima,
Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor,
Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu
29.
When is a necktie/tie tab mandatory?
When wearing Service Dress Uniform or indicated by the directive of the SASI/Corps
Commander uniform of the day.
30.
What is the requirement for a watch while in uniform?
Must be conservative and not present a safety hazard
31.
What is the highest ribbon an AFJROTC cadet can earn?
AFJROTC Gold Valor Award
32.
What is the name and grade/rank of your Corps commander?
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Dylan Suttle
33.
What is your unit number/designation?
FL-20082
34.
What is the requirement for a bracelet while in uniform?
Conservative and no more than one inch in width
35.
What is the requirement for a mustache?
Must be conservative and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth.

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36.
What is the requirement for sideburns?
Sideburns must be straight and even in width, not flared and will not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a clean-shaven line.
37.
What is the color requirement for female’s hair when in uniform?
Must appear natural for human beings
38.
What is the requirement for males’ hair while in uniform?
Must have a tapered appearance on both sides and back both with and without headgear.
No excessive grooming aids and must not touch the eyebrows when groomed and will not protrude below the front band of properly worn head gear.
39.
Where can a cadet find information concerning wear of the uniform?
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903 and your cadet guide.
40.
What is the requirement for slow-time march?
60 steps per minute
41.
What is the requirement for Quick Time March?
100 -120 Steps per Minute.
42.
What is the requirement for Double Time March?
180 Steps per Minute.
43.
What is the size of half step?
12 inches
44.
What is the requirement for step size?
24 inches
45.
Who is Secretary of State?
The Honorable John Kerry
46.
What is your highest ribbon?
--
47.
The properly folded US flag takes on what shape?
When properly folded the Flag is in the shape of a triangle or Crocked Hat
48.
What are the two requirements for flying the US flag at night?
It must be illuminated at all times and it must be an all-weather flag.
49.
What is the pay grade of a second lieutenant? O-1
50.
What is the pay grade of a first lieutenant? O-2
51.
What is the pay grade of a captain? O-3
52.
What is the pay grade of a major? O-4
53.
What is the pay grade of a lieutenant colonel? O-5
54.
What is the pay grade of a colonel? O-6
55.
What is the pay grade of a brigadier general? O-7
56.
What is the pay grade of a major general? O-8
57.
What is the pay grade of a lieutenant general? O-9
58.
What is the pay grade of a general (four-star)? O-10
59.
What is the pay grade of an airman basic? E-1

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60.
What is the pay grade of an airman? E-2
61.
What is the pay grade of an airman first class? E-3
62.
What is the pay grade of a senior airman? E-4
63.
What is the pay grade of a staff sergeant? E-5
64.
What is the pay grade of a technical sergeant? E-6
65.
What is the pay grade of a master sergeant? E-7
66.
What is the pay grade of a senior master sergeant? E-8
67.
What is the pay grade of a chief master sergeant? E-9
68.
What do the initials AFJROTC stand for?
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
69.
Are cornrows authorized when in uniform? Explain. a.
Yes. Only for females, as long as they do not exceed bulk limits. b.
No. Is a fad hairstyle. c.
Yes. Because it celebrates heritage. d.
Yes. For African Americans females. e.
Yes. If they do not extend below the collar.
70.
May military members use cellular telephones while in uniform? a.
Only while stationary. b.
Telephones calls only; no texting while walking. c.
Only while sitting. d.
For official use only. e.
No.
71.
When may individuals dye their hair? a.
Medical reasons b.
Appears natural c.
Natural coloring applied by a professional d.
Females only, no males. e.
There are no restrictions.
72.
What is the Air Force policy concerning body piercings. a.
Cannot be seen while in uniform. b.
No body parts, visible or invisible. c.
Ear lobes are acceptable. d.
Females, one earring per ear lobe. e.
Studs - diamonds, pearls, gold, silver or black earrings.
73.
When may earrings extend below the earlobe? a.
Never. When in uniform. b.
Small clips or non-pierced earrings. c.
Small extensions of antique earrings (family heirlooms) d.
For women with extremely small ears e.
When large gold, silver, pearls of diamonds are worn.

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74.
What symbol is on the 3 service coat buttons?
The Hap Arnold five point star with wings
75.
What does the red on the American Flag signify?
Hardiness and Valor
76.
How many red strips are on the American Flag?
Seven (7)
77.
What does the blue on the American Flag signify?
Justice, Perseverance and Vigilance
78.
What does the white on the American Flag signify?
Innocence and Purity
79.
What is the regulation size for a competition flag?
3 X 5 and must have gold fringes
80.
Who is the Governor of the State of Florida?
The Honorable Rick Scott
81.
What is the height of the letters on your nametag?
One fourth of an inch (¼ of an inch)
82.
Describe the positioning of rank on service coat?
On the service coat the rank is positioned on both right and left collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. It is hallway on the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is parallel with the ground.
83.
Who is President of the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States, The Honorable Joseph Biden, is the President of the Senate.
84.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
The Honorable Paul Ryan, He is a Republican (because the Speaker of the House is usually the opposite party of the party of the sitting President)
85.
Who is the Chief of Staff of The Air Force?
General Mark A. Welsh III
86.
Who is the Commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC)?
Lieutenant General (3 Stars) Darryl Roberson
87.
When were females allowed in AFJROTC?
1972
88.
How much does rifle weigh? 8.5 pounds
89.
Who is the Father of the Air Force?
General Henry “Hap” Arnold
90.
When were the first AFJROTC units formed?
1966
91.
How many degrees is the facing movement Half Right / Left face?
45%

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Who was the first person to organize a JROTC program?
Army Lieutenant Edgar R. Steevers
93.
What is a Hand – Salute?
A quick salute that means “I greet you” to show respect.
94.
When in uniform what is the proper protocol for respect to the flag?
When inside stand at attention, face the flag and remain silent.
When outside face the flag and render a salute.
95.
What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001?
Al-Qaeda attacked The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and Flt 93 crashed in
Shanksville, PA., while trying to defeat a terrorist attack.