AAS Final Exam

Name the two affiliate organizations of Arnold Air Society:

Silver Wings & Air and Space Forces Associations

Where is this year’s NATCON going to be held?

Dallas, TX

Which is NOT a class of membership in AAS?

a.

b. Associate

c. Honorary

d. Inactive

a

All active AAS members are also members of what organization?

a. Civil Air Patrol

b. Reserve Officer Association

c. Silver Wings

d. Air & Space Forces Association

d

What is the Arnold Air Society motto? Who is it by?

“The warrior who cultivates his mind, polishes his arms” – Duc De Boufflers 6. Candidate Training Officer

Who trains candidates to become active members of the society?

Candidate Training Officer

What is the national handbook for AAS that incorporates rules, procedures, and guidelines for the way the society functions?

a. AFI 36-2903

b. AASMAN-1

c. AASMAN

d. AFI 36-3103

b

Who is the AAS National Commander?

C/Brigadier General Naomi Lisko

What is the year-long service project performed by AAS and SW that benefits the

community?

a. Joint National Project

b. Joined National Program

c. Joint Natural Project

d. Joined Natural Program

a

What is the motto of Silver Wings?

a. Integrity First

b. Knowledge, Wisdom, and the Courage to Serve

c. Service Before Self

d. Excellence in All We Do

b

Which of the following is the official flower of AAS?

a. Cymbidium Orchids

b. Prairie Rose

c. Crimson Glory Rose

d. Mayflower

c

Which of the following is the founding University of AAS?

a. University of Cincinnati

b. University of California at Los Angeles

c. University of Maryland

d. Purdue University

a

What is the name of the annual meeting where AAS and SW meet to discuss national

business?

a. National Conference

b. National Conclave

c. National Training Conference

d. National Training Conclave

b

An AAS Squadron Commander holds what rank?

a. AAS C/Colonel

b. AAS C/Lieutenant Colonel

c. AAS C/Major

d. AAS C/Captain

c

What organization publishes the Air & Space Forces Magazine?

Air and Space Force Association

What is the AAS/SW joint motto?

“Honoring Heritage, Building Leaders, Impacting Lives”

What are the colors of Silver Wings?

a. Red, White, & Blue

b. Silver & Blue

c. White & Blue

d. Green, White, & Red

c

When are the national awards presented?

a. NATCON

b. RCON

c. Executive Boards

d. There are no national awards

a

Which one of the following is not an objective of Silver Wings?

a. Training programs

b. Civic Awareness

c. Personal Development

d. Professional Development

a

All AAS meetings are governed by what rules?

Robert Rules of Order

True or False: Any type of member can hold an AAS Squadron position.

False

True or False: All types of members of AAS must pay dues.

False

Who is the General of the Air Force that the society is named after?

General Henry “Hap” Arnold

Which of the following selects the AAS National Headquarters?

a. Board of Directors

b. Board of Trustees

c. Rules, Ways, & Means Committee

d. NATCON General Assembly

d

Which of the following words does NOT describe AAS?

a. Professional

b. Honorary

c. Elite

d. Service

c

26. An AAS Region Commander holds what rank?

a. AAS C/Colonel

b. AAS C/Lieutenant Colonel

c. AAS C/Major

d. AAS C/Captain

a

Which of the following is the proper Headquarters Chain of Command (from lowest to

highest)?

a. Region, National, Squadron

b. Wing, Squadron, Region

c. Squadron, Region, Wing

d. Squadron, Region, National

d

Silver Wings was first known as what?

a. Silver Wings

b. Arnold Air Society

c. Air Force Association

d. Angel Flight

d

The candidates of AAS must attend at least ___ of all candidate activities.

a. 2/3

b. 80%

c. 90%

d. 100%

b

Region Headquarters is chosen by what vote?

a. Majority

b. 2/3

c. 3/4

d. Anonymous

a

True or False: Region Headquarters has the authority to charge dues from every squadron in that particular region.

True

32. What award is for the nation’s best candidate program?

a. Maryland Cup

b. Hagan Trophy

c. Chennault Trophy

d. Dougherty Cup

d

There are ____ Silver Wings Regions in the nation.

a. 11

b. 12

c. 10

d. 7

a

34. Where is the Arnold Air Society National Headquarters located this year?

34. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

True or False: AAS and SW National HQ is located at the same location every year to enforce proper continuity and organization.

False

36. What is the current Joint National Project?

36. Suicide Awareness and Prevention

37. True or False: Every squadron must have a delegate or an alternate at every business session to vote at NATCON.

True

38. There are ______ regions in the Arnold Air Society nation.

11

39. What are AAS colors?

a. Red, White, Blue, and Scarlet

b. Red, White, and Blue

c. Red, White, and Yellow-Orange (Gold)

d. Red, White, Blue, and Yellow-Orange (Gold)

d

40. NAC stands for:

a. National Advisory Consultant

b. National Accountability Counterpart

c. NATCON Accountability Conference

d. National Admissions Componen

a

41. At NATCON, to pass legislation affecting AAS and SW, what must happen? a. The AAS general assembly must pass the legislation b. The SW general assembly must pass the legislation c. Both the AAS Commander and SW National President must vote to pass the legislation d. Both the AAS and the SW general assemblies must pass the legislation

d

42. The USAF was established in what year?

a. 1947

b. 1945

c. 1952

d. 1969

a

43. Which of the following is true of the AAS insignia?

a. The rank pin, ribbon, and fourragere must be worn together in Service Dress uniform

b. The rank pin can only be worn if a squadron, region, or national position is held by the individual

c. The candidate pin, rank pin, and fourragere must be worn together

d. The fourragere can only be worn in mess dress attire

a

44. Which of the following is NOT a mission of AAS?

a. To meet the needs of AFROTC as specified by the cadet wing commander

b. To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers

c. To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the USAF

d. To create a more efficient relationship among officer candidates

a

45. Which of the following is not true about General Henry “Hap” Arnold?

a. First five-star general of the Air Force

b. He attended West Point

c. He retired from the service in 1964

d. Established new aeronautical records

c

Joint national project

suicide awareness and prevention