Air Force ROTC Detachment 207 Warrior Knowledge Handbook

Flashcards covering Warrior Knowledge (K) and BCL Extension requirements from the AFROTC Detachment 207 Warrior Knowledge Handbook (Spring 2026), including Cadre and Cadet leadership, drill mechanics, commands, missions, doctrines, and oaths.

Who are the cadre members and what are their respective duty positions at AFROTC Detachment 207?

Commander: Lt Col S. Michael Castlen; Recruiting Officer: Capt Daniel Arango; Operations Officer: Maj Justin Davis; Education Officer: Maj Justin Davis & Capt Daniel Arango; NCOIC Personnel Management: TSgt Christopher Decker; NCOIC Admin Management: TSgt Jenna Wilson.

Who holds the top leadership positions in the Detachment 207 Cadet Chain of Command?

Cadet Wing Commander: C/Col Gillen; Deputy Cadet Wing Commander: C/Col Savard; Cadet Operations Group Commander: C/Maj Wichmann.

What are the Air Force Core Values and the Cadet Honor Code?

Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do. Cadet Honor Code: We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.

What are the rank titles and abbreviations in the AFROTC Cadet Rank Structure?

Cadet Fourth Class (C/4C), Cadet Third Class (C/3C), Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt), Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt), Cadet Captain (C/Capt), Cadet Major (C/Maj), Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col), and Cadet Colonel (C/Col).

What are the verbatim testable lyrics for Verse 1 of The Air Force Song?

Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em now, Give 'em the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar; We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

What are the testable lyrics to The Space Force Song?

We're the mighty watchful eye, Guardians beyond the blue, The invisible front line, Warfighters brave and true. Boldly reaching into space, There's no limit to our sky. Standing guard both night and day, We're the Space Force from on high.

What are the nine USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and their headquarters locations?

Air Combat Command (ACC): Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; Air Education and Training Command (AETC): Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas; Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC): Barksdale AFB, Louisiana; Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC): Robins AFB, Georgia; Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC): Hurlburt Field, Florida; Air Mobility Command (AMC): Scott AFB, Illinois; Pacific Air Forces (PACAF): Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE - AFAFRICA): Ramstein AB, Germany.

What are the three USSF Field Commands and where are their headquarters located?

Space Operations Command (SpOC): Peterson SFB, Colorado; Space Systems Command (SSC): Los Angeles AFB, California; Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM): Peterson SFB, Colorado.

What are the mission statements for the Air Force, Space Force, Holm Center, AFROTC, and AFROTC Field Training?

Air Force: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere. Space Force: Secure our Nation's interests in, from, and to space. Holm Center: We build leaders. AFROTC: Develop Air and Space Force leaders of character whom we expect to fight and win our nation's wars. AFROTC Field Training: Train and evaluate cadets in AF institutional competencies preparing them for the professional officer course.

What are Articles I, II, and III of the 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. 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. 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 nor special favors from the enemy.

What are Articles IV, V, and VI of the 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 back them up in every way. 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. 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 America.

What are the four categories of the Airman's Foundational Competencies?

Developing Self (Accountability, Perseverance, Communication, Decision Making, Information Seeking, Flexibility, Resilience, Initiative, Self Control); Developing Others (Teamwork, Develops People, Service Mindset, Leadership); Developing Ideas (Analytical Thinking, Digital Literacy, Creative Thinking, Fostering Innovation, Influence); Developing Organizations (Resource Management, Results Focused, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Precision).

What are the definitions and specific measurements for Dress, Cover, Interval, and Distance?

Dress: Alignment to where each individual is abreast one another. Cover: Alignment to where each individual is in line with the person in front of them. Interval: Space between elements (Arm length for normal interval, $4\,\text{inches}$ for close interval). Distance: Space between ranks ($40\,\text{inches}$).

What rules govern falling in as a detail?

1) A detail is comprised of $2\text{ to }4\,\text{cadets}$. 2) The detail commander will call 'FALL IN' and cadets will form up at normal interval and distance, forming up using a dress right dress. 3) The tallest cadet is the detail commander and is always in the rear right. 4) If there are only two cadets in the formation, the cadet on the right will be the detail commander and guidon bearer. 5) All cadets will greet and salute while in the formation.

What are the procedural steps for falling in to a Flight Line Formation?

1) Commander commands, 'FALL IN' while $3\,\text{paces}$ away from where flight will fall in. 2) Guidon Bearer positions self to where the flight is centered on FLT/CD; does immediate dress right dress until feeling first element leader. 3) Element leaders fall into place using Guidon Bearer as guide; execute immediate dress right dress until feeling 2nd rank. 4) Successive ranks fall in from 3rd element forward (back to front), executing dress right dress. 5) Deputy should get accountability of flight.

What are the procedural steps for falling in to a Squadron Formation, Line?

1) Squadron commander calls 'FALL IN.' 2) Deputy squadron commander calls 'REPORT.' 3) Starting with the flight on SQ/CD's left, each FLT/CC states '___ Flight, all present or accounted for' or '___ Flight, ___ persons absent.' 4) SQ/CD about-faces, salutes, and informs SQ/CC of accountability. 5) SQ/CC commands 'RIGHT FACE' and 'POST.' 6) SQ/CD takes a position in the last flight in the first element, even with FLT/CD. 7) Guidon bearers move in front of the 3rd element. 8) FLT/CCs move in front of the 1st element leaders. 9) SQ/CC takes a position on the flank to command the SQ when marching.

According to Drill Notes, what are the cadence counts, arm swing distances, and commands called on specific feet?

Cadence is called 'HUT, TOOP, THREEP, FOURP' twice for a count of $8$, followed by $8\,\text{counts}$ of silence; Arm swing is $6\,\text{inches}$ to the front and $3\,\text{inches}$ to the rear; Heel elevation in mark time is $4\,\text{inches}$; Counter march is called on the left foot (4,2,1); Commands called on the right foot include: To the rear, change step, close march, and eyes right; 'Forward March' must be called prior to calling another command after a column movement.

How does AFDP 1-1 define Mission Command and its three methods of execution?

Mission Command is a philosophy of leadership that empowers Airmen to operate in uncertain, complex, and rapidly changing environments through trust, shared awareness, and understanding of commander's intent. Its three execution methods are: Centralized Command, Distributed Control, and Decentralized Execution.

According to AFDP 1-1, how are Command, Control, and C2 defined?

Command: The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Control: The authority that may be less than full command exercised by a commander over part of the activities of subordinate or other organizations. C2 (Command & Control): The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.

What are the Six Principles of Mission Command and the Five Cs of Command?

Six Principles: 1. Provide clear commander's intent; 2. Create shared understanding; 3. Exercise disciplined initiative; 4. Build teams through mutual trust; 5. Accept prudent risk; 6. Use mission-type orders (MTOs) when appropriate. Five Cs: Character, Competence, Capability, Cohesion, Capacity.

What is Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and what are the three Levels of Warfare?

ACE (Agile Combat Employment) is a scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power. The three Levels of Warfare are Strategic, Operational, and Tactical.

How does AFDP 1 define Global Vigilance, Global Reach, and Global Power?

Global Vigilance: The ability to gain and maintain awareness anywhere; to provide warning and to determine intent, opportunity, capability, or vulnerability. Global Reach: The ability to project military capability responsively—with unsurpassed velocity and precision—anywhere, and provide rapid mobility. Global Power: The ability to gain and maintain awareness anywhere; to provide warning and to determine intent, opportunity, capability, or vulnerability.

What is the definition of Airpower and what are the Seven Tenets of Airpower?

Airpower is the ability to project military power through control and exploitation in, from, and through the air. The Seven Tenets are: 1. Mission Command, 2. Flexibility and Versatility, 3. Synergistic Effects, 4. Persistence, 5. Concentration, 6. Priority, 7. Balance.

What are the three core principles of Airpower from an Airman's Perspective?

1. Control of the air is a necessary precondition for control of the surface; 2. Airpower creates effects at the strategic level of warfare; 3. Airpower exploits the principles of mass and maneuver simultaneously.

What is the verbatim text of the Oath of Enlistment?

"I, (state your 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)."

What is the verbatim text of the Oath of Office?

"I, (state your 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 domestic; 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)."