AZ-862 DRILL TEAM GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BOOK

AZ-862 DRILL TEAM GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BOOK Fall as One... Rise as One SET THE EXAMPLE; EXCEED THE STANDARD

The drill team beret that I wear is a symbol of honor, service, and excellence in regulation and exhibition drill. My skills are some of the most difficult to master in Air Force Junior ROTC and I will spare no effort to properly prepare myself and my team for success in close order competition. I am dedicated to my unit, my team and my school and I am guided by the principles of integrity, discipline, fairness, and tenacity. I pledge to strive for perfection and reject mediocrity both in my personal behavior and in the performance of the team. I am an AZ-862 Drill Team Member. DRILL TEAM LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTOR: DRILL TEAM CC: ARMED TEAM CC: UNARMED TEAM CC: COLOR GUARD CC: Team Members 2

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP President, Commander-in-Chief Vice President Secretary of State Secretary of Defense Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretary of the Air Force Chief of Staff, US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Commander, AETC Air University Commander Commander, Holm Center Director of AFJROTC Secretary of the Navy Chief of Naval operations Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Commandant of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Secretary of the Army Chief of Staff of the Army Sergeant Major of the Army Secretary of Homeland Security Commandant of the Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard 3

INDEX AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2203 DRILL AN CEREMONIES..6 ARMY TRAINING CIRCULAR 3-21.5.15 AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903 DRESS AND APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL....19 THE COLORS 22 U.S. ARMED FORCES RANK o ARMY...24 o MARINE CORPS..25 o NAVY....26 o AIR FORCE....27 GOVERNMENT.. 29 PRESIDENTS....30 AMERICANA.....32 ARIZONA.34 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP.37 CODE OF CONDUCT/AIRMAN S CREED.38 MILITARY KNOWLEDGE.39 AZ-862 DRILL TEAM...44 4

DRILL PRACTICE PROCEDURES Appearance No civilian hats No open toe shoes No sunglasses (except photo grey and prescription) Females Hair must be pinned back out of face (pony tail with team bow) Wear the appropriate drill practice shirt o Males will wear plain black athletic shorts o Females will wear plain black yoga pants During cold weather; USAF PT sweats, watch caps and black gloves are authorized (except in service uniform) Equipment Account for it at all times Don t wait to be told to get it Bring writing utensil and paper to class No joking/jesting/competitions with any of the equipment Miscellaneous Arrive ahead of the appointed time to retrieve equipment and the POD Practice like you will perform During a routine, the commander of that sequence has control No spectators at the Drill Pad Be prepared to answer questions No food or drink on the Drill Pad Don t sit on/around/near the drill pad Don t walk/run through or jump over the rock perimeter 5

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS This is a random sampling of questions that may be asked of you at drill meets. AFM 36-2203 DRILL AN CEREMONIES 1. A single line of persons placed one behind the other is the definition of? File 2. A single line of persons placed side-by-side is the definition of? Rank 3. A step of 24 inches, the length of a full step in quick time is the definition of? Pace 4. Alignment of individuals one behind the other maintaining proper distance is the definition of? Cover 5. Alignment of individuals side by side maintaining proper interval is the definition of? Dress 6. An arrangement of units is the definition of? Formation 7. Any portion of a given formation is the definition of? Unit 8. Arrangement of units one behind the other with element leaders and guide to extreme left flank is the definition of? Inverted Line 9. Arrangement of units one behind the other with element leaders and guide to extreme right flank is the definition of? In Line 10. Arrangement of units side-by-side with element leaders and guide to the rear is the definition of? Inverted Column 11. Arrangement of units side-by-side with element leaders and guide at the head is the definition of? In Column 12. At least two, but no more than four elements make a...? Flight 13. Change in pitch of voice, generally rising through commands is known as? Inflection 6

14. Distance measured from heel to heel of a marching individual is the definition of? Step 15. Dress or cover is the definition of? Alignment 16. Extreme right or left (troops right/left) side of a formation in column or line is the definition of? Flank 17. Most commands of this type have a preparatory command and a command of execution? Drill Command 18. Individual designated to regulate the direction and rate of march is the definition of? Guide 19. Marching in place at 100-120 steps per minute is the definition of? Mark Time 20. On this command you complete the action you were thinking about? Command of Execution 21. Rate of marching 100-120 steps a minute (12 or 24 inches) is the definition of? Quick Time 22. Rate of marching 180 steps a minute (30 inch step) is the definition of? Double Time 23. Space between individuals placed side-by-side. Normal is arm s length close is 4 inches is the definition of? Interval 24. Space occupied by a unit measured from flank to flank is the definition of? Front 25. The ability to enunciate correctly is known as? Distinction 26. The ability to make your voice reach whatever distance desired without strain is known as? Projection 27. The basic drill unit comprised of no less than 3 persons is the definition of? Element 28. The correct place for an officer, NCO or airman to stand in formation is the definition of? Post 29. The element on which a movement is planned, regulated or aligned is the definition of? Base 7

30. The leading unit of a column is the definition of? Head 31. The middle point of a formation. On an odd numbered front, it is the center person or element on an even numbered front it is the person/element to the right of center this is the definition of? Center 32. The space from front to rear between units, between individuals is 40 inches as measured from their chest to the back of the individual directly in front of them. This is the definition of? Distance 33. These commands are given when one unit of an element must do something different from the rest? Supplementary Commands 34. These commands have no preparatory command or command of execution and are not supplementary? Informational Commands 35. These commands help develop confidence, self- reliance, assertiveness, and enthusiasm by making the individual recall, give, and execute the proper commands? Mass Commands 36. This extra quality demands immediate response, it expresses confidence and decisiveness? Snap 37. This is the think about it command? Preparatory Command 38. Total space front to rear of a formation. An individual s depth is 12 inches is the definition of? Depth 39. Uniform step and rhythm in marching; steps marched per minute is the definition of? Cadence 40. The volume used when giving commands is known as? Loudness 41. What makes a group? 2 squadrons make a group 42. What makes a squadron? 2 flights make a squadron 43. During inspection procedures, after giving the command Ready Front, if the flight is to be inspected, where does the commander proceed to? Takes one step forward and faces to the right in a position in front of the guide 8

44. While marching, what are the number of steps respectively the 1 st 2 nd 3 rd and 4 th element leaders take for Counter March? The 1 st element leader takes four 24-inch steps forward, executes a 90-degree pivot to the right, the 2 nd element leader takes two 24-inch steps forward executes a 90-degree pivot to the right, the 3 rd element leader takes one 24-inch step forward, executes two 90-degree pivots to the left, the 4 th element leader takes three 24-inch steps forward executes a 90-degree pivot to the left 45. In order to give commands the commander must assume what position? Assume the position of attention 46. On which foot is the command of execution for Eyes Right called on? Right 47. Respectively, how many steps between pivots do the 3 rd, 2 nd, and 1 st element leaders take during a Column Right? 2, 4, and 6 48. What command is given to a formation to return their head and eyes forward? Ready Front 49. What do less than three cadets/airmen make? Less than 3 individuals make a detail 50. What do three cadets/airmen make? 3 or more individuals make an element 51. What does the command As you were do? Revokes a preparatory command 52. What does the command Without the Numbers do? Drill movements with more than one count will be done at the cadence of quick time 53. What is the position of honor? To the right 54. What is the publication that governs Air Force drill and ceremonies? AFMAN 36-2203 55. What is the size of the step during Right/Left Step March? 12 inches as measured from heel to heel 56. When demonstrating a drill movement count by count what command must be given? By the numbers 57. When executing Counter March from the halt, respectively how many steps do the 1 st, 2nd, 3 rd and 4 th element leader take? The first element leader takes five paces forward, the second element leader takes three paces forward, the third element leader takes two paces forward, and the fourth element leader takes four paces forward. 9

58. When given flight halt from double time how many steps do you take in double time? 2 59. When marching, commands that change the unit s direction to the left are called on what foot? The left 60. When the command Dress Left Dress is given, the heads and eyes of cadets are turned where? 45 degrees to the left 61. Which position of rest allows you to leave the immediate area? Fall Out 62. Which position of rest allows you to talk, yet you must keep your right foot planted? Rest 63. Which position of rest states, your feet will be 12 inches apart as measured from heel to heel? Parade Rest 64. Which position of rest states that your right foot must remain planted and you cannot talk? At Ease 65. While marching at Route Step, you must maintain what? Dress Cover Interval and Distance 66. You are outdoors, in uniform, you hear our country s national anthem but you don t see the US flag, what do you do? Come to attention face the music and salute 67. On the command Extend March (while marching) on what foot does the fourth element take up the half step? The right 68. How do you change direction when marching at other than attention? Incline to the right (left) 69. How do you leave ranks? One step backward with coordinated arm swing, execute a facing movement toward the closest flank, proceed to the front of the formation by the most direct route, halt one pace in front of and facing person in command 70. You are at double time and you must render a salute to, what do you do? Go to Quick Time render salute and carry on 71. When marching forward, on which foot is the command FLIGHT Halt? Either foot however, preparatory command and command of execution are given on the same foot 10

72. In which formation is the command COVER not used? In Line Inverted Line 73. According to AFM 36-2203 what manual is used for drill with arms? The appropriate service manual for the weapon used, for the Daisy Replica M-1903 it is FM 3-21. 5 74. How do you travel from airman to airman during an inspection? Simultaneously execute a face to the right in marching and an in place halt 75. What do you do if a command is given incorrectly? Perform the movement to the best of your ability 76. When commanding units larger than a flight, how long is the pause between the preparatory command and the command of execution? Three paces 77. Describe the position of attention? Heels together, feet form a 45 degree angle, legs straight, knees not locked arms hanging naturally at side, hands cupped palms toward seam of trousers, thumbs parallel to ground, chest lifted, back arched head and eyes straight forward 78. During column of files when do the subsequent element leaders incline left/right? After marching forward 79. To form a column of two or more from a single column, what do the element leaders say and do on the preparatory command? Leading element leader turns head and eyes 45 degrees and commands stand fast. All other element leaders turn head and eyes 45 degrees and command COLUMN HALF RIGHT/LEFT 80. What tone of voice is used during Count Off? Normal 81. Describe the number of steps and pivots taken by elements during CLOSE March while marching? 1 st element, 45 degree pivot right 5 steps 45 degree pivot left 2nd element, 45 degree pivot right 3 steps 45 degree pivot left 3 rd element, 45 degree pivot right 1 step 45 degree pivot left 4 th no pivots 82. What are the pivot points for Right Flank? 90 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot 83. What is a face in marching? The pivot and step are executed in one count, and proper dress, cover, interval, and distance are maintained 84. Once halted, what is the distance between ranks after the command OPEN RANKS March? 70 inches 85. What size step is taken between pivots during a column movement at normal interval? 24 inches 11

86. What is the rate of march for slow time? 60 steps per minute 87. What is adjutant s cadence? 140 steps per minute 88. Is double time authorized in service dress uniform? Yes 89. Cadence is given in how many sets? Two 90. While marching, commands of execution occur when? As the heel of the appropriate foot strikes the ground 91. What size step is taken between pivots during a column movement at close interval? 12 inch 92. This movement is described as not precise? Counter March 93. When does the guidon bearer bring the guidon to the carry position? On the preparatory command 94. How is the guidon carried in double time? 45 degrees across body pennant toward right shoulder 95. When do the element leaders call their elements to attention during Open Ranks? After the inspector finishes the preceding element and before they stop at the first person in their element 96. What are the parts of the guidon? Ferrule, staff, pennant and ornament/pike 97. What are the pivot points for a left face? Heel of the left foot ball of the right 98. You are given the command FLIGHT Attention, what do you do on the preparatory command? Assume the position of attention 99. Describe the hand placement for close interval dress right dress? Place the left hand on the left hip fingers pointing down thumb along the forefinger, fingers extended and joined, elbow bent and in line with the body 100. What are the pivot points for Left Flank? 90 degrees to the left on the ball of the right foot 101. What do you do during AT EASE March? Free movement, silence, DCID 12

102. What does the 4 th element do while marching and the command CLOSE March is given? One 24 inch step then 12 inch steps until new command is given 103. While performing to the rear what should you not do with your body? Force it up or lean forward 104. While conducting individual drill. What command is used to view Present Arms and Order Arms in two counts? HAND Salute, READY Two 105. What commands are given to size a flight? In Line formation, right face with exceptions taller tap, right face with exceptions taller tap, left face with exceptions taller tap 106. How long does a formation stay in half step after the command Column Half Right/Left March? When all members of the leading rank are abreast of each other resume 24 inch step 107. Describe the hand placement for Parade Rest? Place the right hand in the palm of the left, right thumb over the left to form an X 108. Where is you dress during In Line formation? To the right 109. What are the measurements for arm swing while marching at quick time? 6 inches to the front as measured from the rear of the hand to the front of the thigh and 3 inches to the rear as measured from the front of the hand to the back of the thigh 110. For Right/Left Step, how do you call the halt? As the heels are together call the prepatory command, then again for the command of execution 111. What are the contact points for present arms? Right corner of the hat, right eyebrow, or right front corner of eyeglasses 112. What are the pivot points for ABOUT Face? Ball of the right foot, heel of the left foot 113. Where is your dress in an inverted column? To the left 114. What does the guide do on the command FALL IN? Takes a position to the left of and facing the flight sergeant so that the first element is centered and three paces from the flight sergeant 115. What are the pivot points for a left face? Heel of the left foot, ball of the right foot 13

116. Respectively how many steps does each element take during Open Ranks? 1 st three, 2 nd two, 3 rd one 4 th zero 117. COUNT Off can only be performed in two formations what are they? In Line and In Column 118. Describe the action taken after the command of execution for To The REAR March? Take a 12 inch step with the left foot, suspend arm swing, pivot 180 degrees to the right on the balls of both feet, take a 12 inch step with the right foot 119. An officer is approaching; you are in uniform and in a formation. What is the procedure? The person in charge of the formation will call the formation to attention and salute for the formation 120. How many degrees do you pivot during a Half left/right Face? 45 14

ARMY TRAINING CIRCULAR 3-21.5 1. According to the army drill manual, what do you do if you are not a squad leader and you are given the command cover? Raise your left arm horizontally, establish distance of an arm s length plus 6 inches 2. Counter Column from the halt is executed how? The platoon executes the movement basically the same as from the Halt, except that the squad takes one additional step to ensure that the pivot foot is in the correct position to execute the movement 3. TC 3-21.5 states for a squad or platoon to change interval while in line the commands are? Close Interval/Normal Interval/Double Interval March 4. From Order Arms, how many counts are in the movement Inspection Arms? 5 5. From Order Arms, how many counts are in the movement Left Shoulder Arms? 4 6. From Order Arms, how many counts are in the movement Port Arms? 2 7. From Order Arms, how many counts are in the movement Present Arms? 3 8. How high do you raise the Daisy Drill Replica off the surface when performing facing movements? 1 inch 9. How many counts are in the movement Right Shoulder Arms, from Order Arms? 4 10. How many inches from the body is the Daisy Replica during Port Arms? 4 inches 11. In a four person color guard, what does the left guard do during a colors reverse? Left guard takes one step forward, faces to the right in marching, takes one full step and three half steps, faces to the right in marching, and takes one step forward in the new direction 12. In a four person color guard, what does the right guard do during a colors reverse? Right guard takes two steps forward, faces to the left in marching, takes one full step and three half steps, faces to the left in marching, and takes two steps in the new direction. 13. In a four person color guard, what does the U S flag bearer do during a colors reverse? U.S. Flag faces to the left in marching and faces to the left while marking time 15

14. In a four person color guard, what does the subordinate flag bearer do during a colors reverse? Subordinate flag takes one step forward, faces to the right in marching, takes two half steps, faces to the right in marching, and takes one step in the new direction 15. Inspection Arms is assumed when during open ranks inspection? When the inspector is halted in front of you 16. According to Army TC 3-21.5, the proper command to move a squad or platoon to the rear is? Rear March 17. What is the weight of the Daisy Replica? 8.69 pounds 18. In the Army what command do you give to terminate the formation but not the tour of duty? Dismissed 19. In a platoon formation what does each individual soldier do when given the command RECOVER? Assume the position of attention 20. What is the Army equivalent to a Flight Sergeant? Platoon Sergeant 21. What command is given to return to right shoulder arms from sling arms? Adjust slings 22. What is carried in the hollow compartment of the rifle stock? Cleaning equipment 23. What is the appropriate position for your weapon when doing facing movements? Order Arms 24. What is the barrel length of the M1903A3? 24 inches 25. What is the difference between a saber and a sword? A saber is carried by officers, a sword by NCO s 26. What is the first step in handling any weapon? Clearing it 27. What is the length of the Daisy Replica? It has a length of 43 inches 16

28. What is the nomenclature of the drill rifle? This is a replica of the M1903A3 which was a 30 caliber, lightweight, bolt action, magazine fed, manually operated, shoulder weapon. Manufactured by the Springfield Armory it weighed approximately 8.69 lb, with a barrel length of 24 inches and an overall length of 44 inches, it had a maximum range of 2800 yards and a maximum effective range of 800 yards It weighs approximately 8.69 lbs 29. What publication governs drill with a weapon? The publication that governs the weapon used, Army Training Circular 3-21.5 30. When can you execute Present Arms from Right/Left Shoulder Arms? Only from the halt 31. When do you raise the weapon off the surface when performing facing movements? After the command of execution 32. While at sling arms how do you salute? Grasp the sling with the left hand at the shoulder and render a salute with the right hand 33. While marching how you do execute a counter column? 1 st squad marches forward three steps, executes a Column Right, executes another Column Right just beyond the fourth squad. 2 nd squad steps forward one step, executes a Column Right, execute another Column Right between the third and fourth squads. 3 rd squad executes two short Column Lefts from the Halt and marches between the remainder of the third squad and the second squad. The fourth squad marches forward two steps, executes a Column Left, executes another Column Left between the first and second squads 34. With the Daisy Drill Rifle, what is the only command you can be given from Inspection Arms? Port Arms 35. In the US Army what is the next level above a Company? A Battalion 36. Who normally commands the color guard detail? The highest ranking individual; normally an officer or NCO 37. Why do you do Inspection Arms before handing the inspector the Daisy Replica? To ensure you are not handing the inspector a loaded weapon 38. According to TC 3-21.5 how many steps are taken during open ranks by the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th squads? The front rank takes two steps forward the second rank takes one step forward the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank takes two backward steps 39. What action(s) do you take when given the Command Stand at Ease? Assume parade rest and turn your head and eyes directly toward the person in charge of the formation 40. FM3-21.5 states after giving open ranks if exact alignment is needed, this command is given? At Close Interval, (At Double Interval), Dress right Dress 17

41. According TC 3-21.5, how do you close ranks? The first rank takes 4 backward steps the second rank takes two backward steps, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank takes on step forward 42. In Army drill where do your hands go for parade rest? Place the hands at the small of the back and centered on the belt. Fingers extended and joined, interlock thumbs so the palm of right hand is outward 43. According to TC 3-21.5, unless otherwise specified, when directed to execute steps forward the size of the steps will be? 30 inch step 44. How far to the front and how far to the rear is your arm swing in Army regulation drill? 9 inches to the front and 6 inches to the rear 45. What is the US Army equivalent of a US Air Force Flight? Platoon 46. What size is a half, backward or side step in the US Army? 15 inches 47. An element in Air Force drill is the same as what in the Army? Squad 48. A company in the US Army is the equivalent of what in the US Air Force? Squadron 49. In the US Army what are backward, side and half step used for? Moving short distances 50. In column formation what do element leaders do when given the command cover? On the command COVER, the fourth squad leader stands fast and serves as base. The squad leaders with the exception of the left flank squad leader, raise their arms laterally and turn their heads and eyes to the right. 51. On what foot is Counter Column Called? The left foot 52. During the command Column of fours to right/left, the base suquad leader commands Stand Fast. What do the other squad leaders command? Column half right/left, Mark time March, Squad Halt 18

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903 DRESS AND APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 1. Describe the length of Air Force trousers/slacks? Resting on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the crease. The back is 7/8 of an inch longer than the front 2. Earrings worn by females must meet what criteria? Small spherical, conservative round diamond, gold, pearl, or silver earrings 3. How do females wear the flight cap? On the crown of the head hair may protrude from the front 4. How many rings may a cadet wear in uniform? No more than 3 5. The Air Force philosophy is that uniform will be..? Plain, distinctive and standardized 6. What is a gig line? A line formed by the facing of the shirt the buckle edge and the fly of the pants 7. What is the maximum bulk for female hair? Not to exceed three inches in bulk 8. What is the proper placement of the name tag on a female service uniform? 1 ½ inches above or below the first exposed button centered between the arm seam and the Facing 9. What are the five elements of the Air Force dress and appearance standard? Neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity and military image 10. What is the publication that governs dress and appearance of Air Force personnel? AFI 36-2903 11. Describe the restrictions for nail polish in uniform? No extreme colors some examples of extreme colors include but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent colors. Cannot contrast skin or detract from uniform. Males are not authorized to wear 12. How do males wear the flight cap? Squarely on the head, no hair protruding from the front, slight tilt to the wearer s right 13. What is one exception to wearing head gear indoors? When the wearer is bearing arms 14. What is the proper placement of the name tag on a male service uniform? Center name tag on (but not over) top edge of right pocket 19

15. What is the spacing between ribbons on a service uniform? Zero spacing 16. On the Air Force flight cap what signifies that the wearer is an officer? A silver and blue edge braid 17. What is the proper placement of ribbons on the service coat? Center metallic name tag on right side between the sleeve seam and the lapel. Bottom of name tag will be parallel with bottom of ribbons 18. Is standing or walking with your hand in your pockets while in uniform authorized? No 19. What is the maximum length for male hair? Not to exceed an inch and ¼ in bulk 20. What is the grooming standard for a mustache? Must be neatly trimmed not to 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 21. On what uniform combinations is the name tag not worn? Mess Dress and Semi Formal 22. When wearing the tie, how long can it be? Tip of tie must cover a portion of the belt buckle but cannot extend below the bottom of belt buckle 23. What types of sunglasses are unauthorized in uniform? Mirrored faddish 24. Describe female hair bands and stays? Conservative hairpins, combs, headbands and barrettes must match the hair color 25. What is the proper placement of ribbons on the male service uniform? Center ribbons resting on (but not over) top edge of left pocket between the left and right edges 26. When is a white crew neck T shirt authorized? With a closed collar shirt 27. What is the proper placement of the tie tack/clasp? Center optional tie tack or tie clasp (Air Force symbol, grade insignia, or wing and star) between bottom edge of knot and bottom tip of tie 28. What is the proper placement of ribbons on a female service uniform? Center ribbons on left side parallel with ground. Align bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the name tag 29. What is the length of the Air Force skirt? Will be no shorter than the top of the kneecap or longer than the bottom of the kneecap 20

30. What is the proper placement of the US insignia on the service coat? The US lapel insignia is placed halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. The U.S. letters in the insignia are parallel with the ground 31. Of all the Air Force service uniforms, which one is not authorized for officers to wear? The Semi Formal Dress Uniform 32. For Officer and Enlisted airmen what is the difference for the U.S. insignia worn on the service coat? For enlisted personnel, the U.S. has a circle around it 33. Describe the officer s braid on the service coat? General officers will wear a 1 ½ inch wide blue sleeve braid, 3 inches from the end of the sleeve. All other officers will wear a ½ inch wide blue sleeve braid 3 inches from the end of the sleeve 34. Describe the USAF Hap Arnold Symbol? A star with a circle in the middle, and feathered wings above the star 21

THE COLORS 1. How many stars show on a properly folded U S Flag? 4 2. What do the colors of the U. S. Flag represent? Red hardiness, valor; White hope, purity, innocence; Blue color of reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, justice 3. What do the Parts of the U S Flag Represent? The white stars represent the states. The Field of blue represents the Union, the red and white stripes represent the original13 colonies 4. How old is the current U. S. Flag? 57 years old as of July 4 th 2017 5. How is the U.S. Flag raised? Briskly 6. According to American lore who created the first American Flag? Betsy Ross 7. During reveille, how do you place the flag at half staff? Raise flag briskly to the top of the staff, and then lower it slowly and ceremoniously to half staff 8. On what days should you fly the U.S. Flag? New Year s Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday, Washington s Birthday, Easter Sunday, Mother s Day, Peace Officer s Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriot Day, Constitution Day, National Election Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Veteran s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, State Birthdays and U.S. Armed Services Birth Dates 9. How is the U.S. Flag lowered? Slowly and ceremoniously 10. Who determines when a flag is flown at half staff? President, Governor, Mayor, City official or Installation Commander 11. What are the requirements for flying the U.S. Flag at night? Adequate lighting for the entire flag to be seen 12. You are looking at a U.S. Flag on an aircraft, describe how it is displayed? The union is to the right and up to appear as if it is moving forward 13. How is a U.S. Flag draped over a casket? Draped over the casket with the union over the deceased left shoulder and never lowered into the ground 22

14. When are the National Colors flown upside down? When under duress 15. When does a new US Flag become official? On the Fourth of July following the admission of a new state to the union 16. The Air Force flag has 13 stars that represent the 13 colonies. They are grouped 5 star 3 stars and 5 stars. What is the significance of the 3 stars? The three stars represent the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force 23

ARMY U.S. ARMED FORCES RANK 1. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Private (PV1)? E-1 No Grade Insignia 2. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Private (PV2)? E-2, Chevron one stripe pointed up 3. Describe the rank insignia and pay grade for an Army Private First Class? E-3, chevron with one stripe pointed up and an arched stripe underneath 4. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Specialist? E-4, An inverted chevron with the Eagle for the Great Seal of the United States 5. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Corporal? E-4, Chevron two stripes pointed up 6. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Sergeant? E-5, Chevron three stripes pointed up 7. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Staff Sergeant? E-6, Chevron three stripes pointed up, one arched Underneath 8. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Sergeant First Class? E-7, Chevron three stripes pointed up, two arched underneath 9. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Master Sergeant? E-8, Chevron three stripes pointed up, three arched underneath 10. What specific marking denotes an Army First Sergeant? A diamond device inserted between the upper and lower stripes 11. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Army Sergeant Major? E-9, Chevron three stripes pointed up, three arched underneath and a star between the upper and lower stripes 12. What specific marking denotes an Army Command Sergeant Major? A star with a wreath around it inserted between the upper and lower stripes 13. Describe the rank insignia for the Sergeant Major of the Army? The same as a Sergeant Major except the Great Seal of the United States of America and two stars are inserted between the upper and lower stripes 24

MARINE CORPS 14. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Private? E-1 No Grade Insignia 15. Describe the rank insignia and pay grade for a USMC Private First Class? E-2, Single chevron 16. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Lance Corporal? E-3, Single chevron with crossed rifles underneath 17. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Corporal? E-4, Two chevrons with crossed rifles underneath 18. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Sergeant? E-5, Three Chevrons with crossed rifles underneath 19. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Staff Sergeant? E-6, Four chevrons, three up, with crossed rifles below and one arched chevron underneath 20. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Gunnery Sergeant? E-7, Five chevrons, three up, with crossed rifles below and two arched chevrons underneath 21. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Master Sergeant? E-8, Six chevrons, three up, with crossed rifles below and three arched chevrons underneath 22. What specific marking denotes a USMC First Sergeant? A diamond device inserted between the upper and lower chevrons 23. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a USMC Sergeant Major? E-9, Seven chevrons, three up, with a star below and four arched chevrons underneath 24. What specific marking denotes a USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant? A bursting bomb inserted between the lower and upper chevrons 25. Describe the rank insignia for the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? E-9, Seven chevrons, with an eagle globe and anchor and two stars inserted between the upper and lower chevrons 25

NAVY 26. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Seaman Recruit? E-1, No Rate insignia 27. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Seaman Apprentice? E-2, Two diagonal lines 28. Describe the rate insignia and pay grade for a Navy Seaman? E-3, Three diagonal lines 29. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Petty Officer Third Class? E-4, One chevron pointing down under a spread eagle 30. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Petty Officer Second Class? E-5, Two chevrons pointing down under a spread eagle 31. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Petty Officer First Class? E-6, Three chevrons pointing down under a spread eagle 32. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Chief Petty Officer? E-7, One arched stripe with a perched spread eagle above three chevrons pointing down 33. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer? E-8, One arched stripe with a perched spread eagle above three chevrons pointing down, with an inverted star above the eagle 34. Describe the pay grade and rate insignia for a Navy Master Chief Petty Officer? E-9, One arched stripe with a perched spread eagle above three chevrons pointing down, with two inverted stars above the eagle 35. Describe the rate insignia for the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy? E-9, One arched stripe with a perched spread eagle above three chevrons pointing down, with three inverted stars above the eagle 36. The title of an O-7 in the US Navy is what? Rear Admiral Lower Half 37. What is the pay grade of a Vice Admiral? O-9 38. What pay grade is a Rear Admiral Upper Half? O-8 39. Describe the collar insignia of a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer A gold fouled anchor with chrome USN 40. What is the title of a Navy O-10? Admiral 26

AIR FORCE 41. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Airman Basic? E-1, No grade insignia 42. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Airman? E-2, Chevron of 1 stripe 43. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Airman First Class? E-3, Chevron of 2 stripes 44. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Senior Airman? E-4, Chevron of 3 stripes 45. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Air Force Staff Sergeant? E-5, Chevron of 4 stripes 46. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Technical Sergeant? E-6, Chevron of 5 stripes 47. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Air Force Master Sergeant? E-7, Chevron of 6 stripes, 1 is inverted 48. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Senior Master Sergeant? E-8, Chevron of 7 stripes, 2 are inverted 49. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Chief Master Sergeant? E-9, Chevron of 8 stripes, 3 are inverted 50. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Second Lieutenant? O-1, One gold bar 51. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a First Lieutenant? O-2, One silver bar 52. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for an Air Force Captain? O-3, Two silver bars connected 53. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Major? O-4, One gold oak leaf 54. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Lieutenant Colonel? O-5, One silver oak leaf 55. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Colonel? O-6, One Silver eagle 56. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Brigadier General? O-7, One silver star 27

57. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Major General? O-8, Two silver stars in line 58. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a Lieutenant General? O-9, Three silver stars in line 59. Describe the pay grade and rank insignia for a General? O-10, Four silver stars in line 60. What does a diamond device signify? First Sergeant 61. What does the rank insignia for a Command Chief Master Sergeant look like? Chevron of 8 stripes, 3 are inverted with an additional star in the upper field of blue 62. What does the rank insignia of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force look like? Chevron of 8 stripes, 3 are inverted with a laurel wreath around the star and the Great Seal of the United States of America and two stars in the upper field of blue 28

1. How many Supreme Court justices are there? 9 GOVERNMENT 2. Who is the Speaker of the House? A member of the majority party in the House of Representatives 3. Where is the seat of government for the United States of America? District of Columbia 4. When was the U. S. Constitution created? Signed 17 Sep 1787 5. How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution? 7 6. What is the total number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution? 27 7. List the three branches of the U.S. government? Legislative, Executive and Judicial 8. What are the first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution called? Bill of Rights 9. How many U S Senators are there? 100 10. How many representatives are there in the U S House of Congress? 435 11. Who are the non-voting members in the House of Representatives? Delegates from the territories and the District of Columbia 12. How many members are there in the U. S. Congress? 535 29

PRESIDENTS 1. Abraham Lincoln s likeness appears on what U.S. currency? The penny and the five dollar bill 2. What President was never elected to any portion of the executive branch of the United States? Gerald Ford 3. In the line of succession for presidency who comes after the Vice President? Speaker of the House 4. Who is credited with the construction of the U.S. Interstate System Dwight Eisenhower 5. Whose likenesses are on Mt Rushmore? G. Washington T Jefferson, A. Lincoln and T. Roosevelt 6. Who was the youngest person to ever serve as president? Theodore Roosevelt 7. Who was the youngest elected president? John Fitzgerald Kennedy 8. Who was the oldest person elected president? Donald Trump; Age 70 at inauguration 9. Who is the only U.S. President thus far to have a PhD? Woodrow Wilson 10. Of the 10 active U S Navy carriers, which ones are christened with a U S President s name? 7; Washington, Lincoln, T Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Reagan and George HW Bush 11. Who was the first President of the United States? George Washington 12. Name one civilian who is always accorded the honor of a salute? The Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces 13. State the name of the 16 th President of the United States? Abraham Lincoln 14. In order list the last five Presidents of the United States, starting with the current Head of State? Donald Trump, Barak Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George HW Bush 15. What is the official residence of the President of the United States of America? 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, The White House 30

16. When does the President take office? Noon, January 20 th of an inaugural year 17. Which agency provides protection for the President of the United States? The U.S. Secret Service 18. Currently who is the only US President to hold a patent? Abraham Lincoln 19. Which U.S. President was elected to office four times? Franklin Delano Roosevelt 20. When the President is on board, the call sign for the U.S.A.F. Presidential Transport aircraft is? Air Force One 21. Which branch of service provides helicopter transport for the President of the United States? U.S. Marine Corps 22. On What U. S. currency does Thomas Jefferson appear? The nickel and the two dollar bill 23. Which U.S. Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize? T Roosevelt, W. Wilson, J. Carter and B. Obama 24. This president became a Supreme Court justice after his term in the executive office? William Howard Taft 31

AMERICANA 1. When did this nation declare its independence? 4 July 1776 2. What is the national flower? Rose 3. What is the national tree? Oak 4. What is the national march? Stars and Stripes Forever 5. Where is the Liberty Bell? Philadelphia PA 6. Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York Harbor 7. What is the national bird? Bald Eagle 8. What does E Pluribus Unum mean? Out of Many, One 9. When was the National Anthem written? During the bombardment of Fort McHenry (War of 1812) 10. What is the name of the National Anthem? Star Spangled Banner 11. Who wrote the National Anthem? Francis Scott Key 12. When did the Star Spangled Banner become the national anthem? 3 March 1931 13. On U.S. paper currency which individuals were not presidents? Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin 14. A U.S. 100 dollar bill bears whose likeness? Benjamin Franklin 15. What is the significance of 6 June 1944? D Day 16. What happened on December 7 th 1941? Imperial Japanese forces attacked American Military at Pearl Harbor 32

17. Whose face appears on a U.S. 10 dollar bill? Alexander Hamilton 18. When is Veteran s Day? 11 November 19. Who was the first person to break the sound barrier in level flight? Chuck Yeager 20. What was the name of the aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan? Enola Gay 21. What country did the American colonies revolt against? England 22. Which American made the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight? Charles Lindbergh 23. Who was the first American to orbit the earth? John Glenn 24. When was the first lunar landing? 20 July 1969 25. Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Neil Armstrong 26. What is the significance of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month? Armistice for World War I 27. When and where was the first sustained, controlled, heavier than air, manned, powered flight completed? 17 December 1903, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk South Carolina 28. When was the US civil war fought? 1861-1865 29. According to popular history who discovered America? Christopher Columbus 30. Which states were countries before they were states? Hawaii, Texas and Vermont 31. Name the current United States Territories? Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Marianas Islands 32. Which states boundaries come together to form the four corners region? Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah 33

ARIZONA 1. Who is the governor of Arizona? Doug Deucey 2. By order of admission what is our state number? 48 3. Describe the Arizona state Flag? 13 rays alternating red and yellow on the upper half, a copper star in the middle, and a field of blue on the bottom half 4. How many stars are on the Arizona Flag? 1 5. Oranges and Lemons are part of this Arizona C? Citrus 6. This Arizona C deals with atmospheric conditions and location? Climate 7. This C was the chief product of Arizona? Copper 8. This is the modern C of Arizona? Components 9. Name a U. S. National Park in this state? Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Saguaro 10. This Arizona C is used in the textile industry? Cotton 11. What do the 13 rays of red and gold on the top half of the Arizona flag represent? Both the 13 original colonies of the Union, and the rays of the Western setting sun 12. What is the Capital of Arizona? Phoenix 13. What is the State Bird? Cactus Wren 14. What is the State Flower? Saguaro Cactus Blossom 15. What is the State Motto? Ditat Deus, God Enriches 34

16. What is the state nickname? The Grand Canyon State 17. What is the State Tree? Palo Verde 18. When did Arizona become a state? 14 February 1912 19. Which Arizona C deals with bovines? Cattle 20. Why is there a copper star in the center of the Arizona flag? Arizona was the largest producer of copper in the nation 21. Name a U.S. Senator from the State of Arizona, currently in office? Jeff Flake or John McCain 22. Who is in command of the Arizona Armed Forces? The Governor, 35

MILITARY AIRCRAFT 1. What does the A prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Attack 2. What does the B prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Bomber 3. What does the C prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Cargo 4. What does the E prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Electronic 5. What does the F prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Fighter 6. What does the H prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Helicopter and/or Rescue 7. What does the K prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Tanker 8. What does the M prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Mission Specific 9. What does the O prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Observation 10. What does the R prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Reconnaissance 11. What does the S prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Strategic 12. What does the T prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Trainer 13. What does the U prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Utility 14. What does the V prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Vertical 15. What does the W prefix mean for Air Force aircraft? Weather 36

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP 1. Who is the President? 2. Who is the Vice President? 3. Who is the U. S. Secretary of State? 4. Who is the Secretary of Defense? 5. Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? 6. Who is the Secretary of the Air Force? 7. Who is the Chief of Staff, US Air Force? 8. Who is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force? 9. Who is the commander of Air Education and Training Command? 10. Who is the Air University Commander? 11. Who is the Commander, Holm Center? 12. Who is the Director of AFJROTC? 13. Who is the Secretary of the Army? 14. Who is the Chief of Staff of the Army? 15. Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army? 16. Who is the Secretary of the Navy? 17. Who is the Chief of Naval Operations? 18. Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy? 19. Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps? 20. Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? 21. Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security? 22. Who is the Commandant of the Coast Guard? 23. Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard? 24. Who is the Commander in Chief of the U S Armed Forces? 37

CODE OF CONDUCT and AIRMAN S CREED 1. Each American Airman has a legacy of what? Valor 2. According to the Airman s Creed, An airman is their nation s...? Sword, shield, sentry and avenger 3. I am an American Airman; wingman, leader, warrior. Is found where? Airman s Creed 4. What is the last line of the Airman s creed? And I will not fail 5. An American Airman is faithful to what? A proud heritage 6. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. Is found in which article of the Code of Conduct? Article I 7. Making oral or written statements disloyal to your country is a violation of which article of the Code of Conduct? Article V 8. Of the articles in the Code of Conduct, which one deals with surrender? Article II 9. How many articles are in the code of conduct? Six 10. According to Article VI of the Code of Conduct, whom do you trust? I will trust in my God and in the United States of America 11. Which article of the Code of Conduct begins with If I am captured,? Article III 12. Which article of the Code of Conduct states; I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me.? Article IV 13. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give what? Name, rank, service number, and date of birth. 38

MILITARY KNOWLEDGE 1. Is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in your chain of command? No. The Chairman JCS is the highest ranking military official 2. The United States Department of Defense is headquartered in what building? The Pentagon 3. List the services in order of precedence? U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard 4. Why is the USMC higher in precedence then the US Navy? The USN had not had a consistent birth date until 1972 when Admiral Zumwalt declared 13 Oct 1775 5. Personnel from the U S Army are referred to as? Soldier 6. How do you address an army NCO Sergeant 7. The common title for personnel in the USMC is? Marine 8. A U.S. Navy O-3 is addressed as? Lieutenant 9. In the U. S. Navy an Ensign has the pay grade of? O-1 10. What is the proper form of address for a U.S. Navy O-6? Captain 11. Enlisted navy personnel are referred to as? Sailor 12. The common title for members of the US Air Force is the same as the rank structure below NCOs what is it? Airman 13. Name one of the five Army basic Training Sites? Forts Benning, Jackson, Knox, Leonard Wood, and Sill 14. Marine Corps recruit training is conducted at two locations, what are they? Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Parris Island 15. If you enlisted in the Navy, where would you complete your initial training? Naval Station, Great Lakes 39