Spring 2025 AFROTC Midterm Warrior Knowledge

What is the only quote we need to know?

““In the long haul, our safety as a nation may depend upon achieving “space superiority.”” - General Bernard Schriever (1957)

Who said this quote, ““In the long haul, our safety as a nation may depend upon achieving “space superiority.””

General Bernard Schriever (1957)

Cadet Honor Code

We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.

Code of Conduct, Article I

I am an American fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Code of Conduct, Article II

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Code of Conduct, Article III

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole or special favors from the enemy.

Code of Conduct, Article IV

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Code of Conduct, Article V

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Code of Conduct, Article VI

I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of the America.

How many tiers are there in U.S. Space Force Enlisted Ranks?

3 Tiers

• Specialist Tier

• Non-Commissioned Officer Tier

• Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Tier

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-1 Specialist 1

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-2 Specialist 2

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-3 Specialist 3

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-4 Specialist 4

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-5 Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-6 Technical Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-7 Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-8 Senior Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-9 Chief Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Space Force

E-9 Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-1 Airman Basic

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-2 Airman

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-3 Airman First Class

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-4 Senior Airman

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-5 Staff Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-6 Technical Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-7 Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-7 First Sergeant (Master Sergeant insignia with diamond)

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-8 Senior Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-8 First Sergeant (Senior Master Sergeant insignia with a diamond)

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-9 Chief Master Sergeant

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-9 First Sergeant (Chief Master Sergeant insignia with diamond)

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-9 Command Chief Master Sergeant ( Chief Master Sergeant insignia with star )

What rank is this and in which branch?

Air Force

E-9 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (Chief Master Sergeant insignia with diamond)

(S)ALUTE Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Size

S(A)LUTE Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Activity

SA(L)UTE Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Location

SAL(U)TE Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Unit/Uniform

SALU(T)E Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Time observed

SALUT(E) Report: Given when enemy movement is detected

Equipment

(L)ACE Report: Given after every engagement and when reporting on the status of the fireteam.

Liquid

L(A)CE Report: Given after every engagement and when reporting on the status of the fireteam.

Ammo

LA(C)E Report: Given after every engagement and when reporting on the status of the fireteam.

Casualties

LAC(E) Report: Given after every engagement and when reporting on the status of the fireteam.

Equipment

LACE Report color statuses (know their meanings)

Red, Green, Amber

3 D’s when observing movement

Distance, Direction, Description

5 C’s when observing an IED / UXO

Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Check, Control

UXO

Unexploded Ordnance

IED

Improvised Explosive Device

O-1

2nd Lt

O-2

1st Lt

O-3

Captain

O-4

Major

O-5

Lt Colonel

O-6

Colonel

O-7

Brigadier General

O-8

Major General

O-9

Lt General

O-10

General

Special Officer Rank in the Air Force

General of the Air Force

Helpful Mnemonic For O-7 up thru O-10

Be My Little General

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

Scott AFB, Illinois

Air Combat Command (ACC)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia

Air Education and Training Command (AETC)

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

Hurlburt Field, Florida

United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE, AF Africa)

Ramstein AB, Germany

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

Robins AFB, Georgia

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Barksdale AFB, Louisiana

Space Operations Command (SpOC)

Peterson SFB, Colorado

Space Systems Command (SSC)

Los Angeles SFB, California

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)

Peterson SFB, Colorado

Air Force Core Values

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

Space Force Core Values

Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage

Airman’s Creed, Verse 1

I am an American Airman.

I am a Warrior.

I have answered my Nation’s call.

Airman’s Creed, Verse 2

I am an American Airman.

My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.

I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,

A Tradition of Honor,

And a Legacy of Valor.

Airman’s Creed, Verse 3

I am an American Airman.

Guardian of Freedom and Justice,

My Nation’s Sword and Shield,

Its Sentry and Avenger.

I defend my Country with my Life.

Airman’s Creed, Verse 4

I am an American Airman.

Wingman, Leader, Warrior.

I will never leave an Airman behind,

I will never falter,

And I will not fail.

Verbiage for reporting in

Sir/Ma’am, X flight is prepared for drill evaluation.

Verbiage for reporting out

Sir/Ma’am, X flight has completed the flight drill evaluation.

Oath of Office

I [name],

having been appointed

a (rank) in the United States

Air Force, do solemnly swear

(or affirm) that I will support

and defend the Constitution of

the United States against all

enemies, foreign and domes-

tic; that I will bear true faith

and allegiance to the same;

that I take this obligation

freely, without any mental

reservation or purpose of

evasion; and that I will well

and faithfully discharge the

duties of the office upon

which I am about to enter. So

help me God (optional)

Oath of Enlistment

I [name], Do

solemnly swear (or affirm)

that I will support and defend

the Constitution of the United

States against all enemies,

foreign and domestic; that I

will bear true faith and

allegiance to the same; and

that I will obey the orders of

the President of the United

States and the orders of the

officers appointed over me,

according to regulations and

the Uniform Code of Military

Justice. So help me God

(optional).