Arnold Air Society National Test Study Guide

professional, honorary, service

Arnold Air Society History: Arnold Air Society is a ____, ____, ____ organization advocating the support of aerospace power.

University of Cincinnati

Arnold Air Society was formed at what institution? ____ ____ ____.

1947

Arnold Air Society was formed in what year? ____.

Arnold Society of Air Cadets

"____ ____ ____ ____ ____", was the original name of Arnold Air Society.

General Henry 'Hap' Arnold

Arnold Society of Air Cadets was named in honor of ____ ____ '____' ____.

High, physical, mental

____ morals, ____ fitness, and positive ____ attitude formed the foundation of the society.

April, 1948

The United States Air Force officially recognized the society in ____ of ____.

1950

The first National Conclave was held in what year? ____.

1950

The name of the society became "Arnold Air Society" in what year? ____.

"It's got to be done and done quickly, so let's get it done."

General of the Air Force Henry 'Hap' Arnold: What is General Henry 'Hap' Arnold's famous quote? "____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.".

professional

Arnold Air Society is "____" because of the established intent of its members to become officers in the United States Air Force.

honorary

Arnold Air Society is "____" because of the high standards required of all cadets earning membership.

service

Arnold Air Society is "____" oriented because of the contributions and assistance provided to the community, the campus, and officer commissioning programs.

"The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms."

The Arnold Air Society Motto: The Arnold Air Society Motto is "____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.", by Duc de Boufflers.

3

There are ____ objectives that contribute to the missions of Arnold Air Society.

create, Air Force officer candidates

The first objective is "To ____ a more efficient relationship among ____ ____ ____ ____, in particular within the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.".

aid, effective

The second objective is "To ____ in the development of ____ Air Force officers.".

purpose, traditions, concepts

The third objective is "To further the ____, ____, and ____ of the United States Air Force.

5

There are ____ purposes of Arnold Air Society.

4

The Colors of Arnold Air Society: There are ____ colors of the Arnold Air Society.

purity of our intent

White represents ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

blood shed by Americans fighting for freedom

Red symbolizes the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

sky in which we fly

Blue is the color of the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

wings with which we fly, warrior courage

Gold (Yellow-Orange) represents the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, and ____ ____.

gold, white, blue, red

What color(s) is represented in the Arnold Air Society membership ribbon? ____, ____, ____, ____.

Crimson Glory Rose

The Official Flower of Arnold Air Society: What is the official flower of Arnold Air Society? ____ ____ ____.

4

Types of Arnold Air Society Membership: There are ____ classifications in Arnold Air Society.

Active, Inactive, Associate, Honorary

List the four classifications of membership. ____, ____, ____, ____.

Associate

Which classification denotes a member of Silver Wings?

Commander

The ____ (CC) is responsible for making sure the command level effectively and efficiently pursues the mission of the society.

Deputy Commander

The ____ ____ (CD) is the second in command and assumes command in the absence of the commander.

Operations Officer

The ____ ____ (DO) is responsible for ensuring the completion of all projects in that command level and serves as a link between project officers and the rest of the staff.

Information Management Officer

The ____ ____ ____ (IM) is responsible for all information, forms, and correspondence in that command level.

Financial Management Officer

The ____ ____ ____ (FM) is responsible for the budgeting process, collecting dues, keeping financial records, and handling transactions.

Public Affairs Officer

The ____ ____ ____ (PA) is responsible for keeping members and other cadets informed about events.

Candidate Training Officer

The ____ ____ ____ (CTO) is responsible for preparing candidates to become active members of the society.

Support Officer

The ____ ____ (DS) is responsible for helping other staff members in the functioning of the day-to-day activities of the society.

Vice Commander, Director of Training

Which two abbreviations change at the National and Region levels? ____ ____, ____ ____ ____.

True

True or False: Commanders may add or delete positions as necessary within their own staff. ____.

True

True or False: All staff positions must be held by active members. ____.

Arnold Air Society Cadet Second Lieutenant

An active member who has never held a staff position is an ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

Executive Director

National Administrative Headquarters is run by the ____ ____, the chief civilian employee of Arnold Air Society.

Annually

National Headquarters is run at a(n) ____ changing location.

11

The Arnold Air Society is divided into ____ regions.

Squadrons

____ are the primary units of the Society, and are hosted by individual detachments.

Archives

The National ____ Headquarters stores, organizes and assembles the records of the society.

Joint Alumni Association

The ____ ____ ____ (JAA) is responsible for accounting of Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings alumni with the objective of providing financial, manpower, and leadership benefits to the Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings, and Air Force Association.

National Commander

Presiding over the board as chairman is the ____ ____.

Executive Board

The ____ ____ is the legislative body at the National Level.

fall, spring

The Executive Board meets twice a year, once during the ____, and once at National Conclave in the ____.

National Conclave

What does NATCON stand for? ____ ____.

True

True or False: National Conclave is the supreme legislative body. ____.

National, Region, representatives

National Conclave is composed of the ____ Commander, the ____ Commanders, and ____ from each squadron.

Two-thirds

To make any change official, a ____-____ vote of all the Arnold Air Society's active squadrons is required.

spring, Easter weekend

National Conclave is held during the ____, or over ____ ____.

True

True or False: There are registration fees for both the National and Region Conclaves. ____.

Region Commander

Who inspects each squadron in the form of roundtable discussions? ____ ____.

4 February 1946

6-1: The Air Force Association: The Air Force Association was founded on ____ ____ ____, as an organization dedicated to national security and world peace.

non-profit, air power

6-1: The Air Force Association is a national, independent, ____-____, ____ ____ advocacy organization that is generally thought of as the parent organization of Arnold Air Society.

Arlington, Virginia

6-1: ____, ____ is where the Air Force Association's national headquarters are located.

A. The reduced rate of becoming cadet members of the Air Force Association.

6-1: What makes up the bulk of national dues?

A. The reduced rate of becoming cadet members of the Air Force Association.

B. The subscription to the official publication of Air Force Magazine.

C. The travel and lodging fees for National Conclave.

D. Sponsoring many endeavors, including the Space Education Foundation.

college students

6-2: Silver Wings: Silver Wings is a national honorary organization of dedicated ____ ____ who wish to make a difference for the better through service and assistance to their communities.

University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1952

6-2: The first Angel Flight was founded at the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ in ____.

Civil Air Patrol

6-3: Liaison Relationships: What is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force? ____ ____ ____.

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

6-3: This high-school program uses some aspects of Air Force military training to improve citizenship skills and encourage future involvement in the Air Force. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

Explorers, POW/MIA Awareness

6-3: List the remaining two liaison relationships. ____ and ____/____ ____.

C. Robert's Rules of Order

7-1: The society's business sessions are run according to:

A. Robert's Book of Orders

B. Arnold's Book of Order

C. Robert's Rules of Order

D. Arnold's Rules of Orders

2

7-2: Amending the Society: The society is amended ____ times during the year.

3

7-3: Governing Manuals: There are ____ primary governing manuals for Arnold Air Society members.

Arnold Air Society Constitution

7-3: The first primary governing manual is the ____ ____ ____ ____.

Arnold Air Society Manual

7-3: The second primary governing manual is the AASMAN-1, or ____ ____ ____ ____.

Joint Protocol Manual

7-3: The third primary governing manual is the JPM-1, or ____ ____ ____.

fall

7-4: Membership Renewal: Each squadron renews the membership of its active members who have not graduated at the beginning of the ____ term.

National Conclave, Area Conclave.

7-5: Running for Higher Headquarters: National offices are elected at ____ ____ and Area Commands are elected at ____ ____.

Washington, D.C.

7-6: Interaction Between the Command Levels: Where do the Executive Boards meet in the fall? ____, ____.

National Administrative Consultants

7-7: What does "NACs" stand for?

Military Operations on Urban Terrain

MOUT: What does MOUT stand for? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.

4

Fire Teams: Fire Teams consist of ____ members.

Point, 2nd, 3rd, Rear

Fire Teams: The four members of a Fire Team are ____ man, ____ man, ____ man, and ____ security.

neutral, alert

Weapon Handling: The two carry positions are ____ carry and ____ carry.

2

Weapon Handling: There are ____ points of contact at all times.

pie

Movements: To pass a door or window, a '____' movement must be executed.

back, forwards

Breaching: To notify the entire Fire Team that it is time to breach a tap will be sent ____ and a tap will be sent ____.

True

Breaching: True or False: The Point man is never wrong. ____.