Drill Inspection - Respective Branch (AF)

Updated 9 Jan 2023

Birthday of the Air Force

September 18, 1947

AFJROTC Mission Statement

Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community

Air Force Mission Statement

To fly, fight, and win- airpower anytime, anywhere

How many MOH recipients are from the U.S. Air Force?

19

Most recent AF MOH Recipient?

TSgt John A. Chapman who served in Afghanistan

Air Force Core Values

Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do

Legislative Branch

Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)

Executive Branch

Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)

Judicial Branch

Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)

When did the U.S. flag come about?

June 14, 1777 when congress passed the first of three major flag acts. The first act stated that "the flag of the US shall consist of 13 alternating stripes of red on white with 13 white stars on a blue field forming a new constellation.

What are the four life-saving steps in first aid?

Stop the Bleeding, Start the Breathing, Protect the Wound, and Treat for Shock

What are the two chambers that make up the U.S. Congress called

Senate and U.S. House of Representatives

How many U.S. Senators are there

100

How many U.S. Senators does the State of Hawaii have

Two

Who are the current State of Hawaii U.S. Senators

Hon. Brian Schatz and Hon. Mazie Hirono

Who presides over the U.S. Senate

Vice President of the United States

Who is the current President of the Senate

Hon. Kamala Harris

When does the President of the Senate vote

Only when there is a tie

How many U.S. Representatives are there

435

Who presides over the U.S. House of Representatives

The Speaker of the House

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

Who decides who will be Speaker of the House of Representatives

The majority political party

What are the three branches of the U.S. government

Executive; Legislative; Judicial

Can the U.S. flag ever be intentionally flown upside-down

Yes – as a sign of distress

What is the proper procedure for flying the flag at half-staff

First raised to the peak for an instant then lowered to half-staff

When the flag has been flown at half-staff, what is the procedure for lowering it

First raised to the peak then lowered.

How many judges make up the U.S. Supreme Court

Nine

Who nominates candidates for the U.S. Supreme Court

POTUS or President of the United States

When can the U.S flag be displayed twenty-four hours a day

When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display

Ceremoniously by fire

What happened on July 4th, 1776

Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain.

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified

1788

Who is third in line to the presidency should the first two be unable to fulfill the duties

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson

The newest Supreme Court Justice

What rights are given to us by the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Freedom of religion; freedom of speech; freedom of the press; right to assemble peaceably

What rights are given to us by the 2nd Amendment of the U.S Constitution

To keep and bear arms

How are you doing today?

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Describe a current event

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What is your rifle’s serial number?

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