AAS National Exam Review Candidacy 2024

Name the two affiliate organizations of Arnold Air Society:__________ & __________

Silver Wings & Air Force Association

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

Atlanta

Which is NOT a class of membership in AAS?

- Candidate

- Associate

- Honorary

- Inactive

Candidate

All active AAS members are also members of what organization?

- Civil Air Patrol

- Reserve Officer Association

- Silver Wings

- Air Force Association

Air Force Association

Who trains candidates to become active members of the society?

Candidate Training Officer (CTO)

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

- AFI 36-2903

- AASMAN-1

- AASMAN

- AFI 36-3103

AASMAN-1

Who is the AAS National Commander?

AAS C/Brigadier General Macy Taylor

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

- Joint National Project

- Joined National Program

- Joint Natural Project

- Joined Natural Program

Joint National Project

What is the motto of Silver Wings?

- Integrity First

- Knowledge, Wisdom, and the Courage to Serve

- Service Before Self

- Excellence in All We Do

Knowledge, Wisdom, and the Courage to Serve

Which of the following is the official flower of AAS?

- Cymbidium orchids

- Gerber Daisy

- Crimson Glory Rose

- Oriental Lily

Crimson Glory Rose

Which of the following is the founding University of AAS?

- University of Cincinnati

- University of California at Las Angeles

- University of Wisconsin

- University of Texas

University of Cincinnati

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

- National Conference

- National Conclave

- Area Conference

- National Area Training Conclave

National Conclave

An AAS Squadron Commander holds what rank?

- AAS C/Colonel

- AAS C/Lieutenant Colonel

- AAS C/Major

- AAS C/Captain

AAS C/Major

What organization publishes the Air Force Magazine?

Air Force Association

AAS and Silver Wings joint motto is______.

Honoring Heritage, Building Leaders, Impacting Lives

What are the colors of Silver Wings?

- Red, White, & Blue

- Silver & Blue

- Blue & White

- Green, White, & Red

Blue & White

When are the national awards presented?

- NATCON

- ARCON

- Executive Boards

- There are no national awards

NATCON

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

- Civil Service

- Civic Awareness

- Personal Development

- Professional Development

Civil Service

All AAS meetings are governed by what rules?

Robert's Rules of Order

T/F Any type of member can hold an AAS Squadron position.

False

T/F All types of members of AAS must pay dues.

False

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

Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold

Which of the following selects the AAS National Headquarters?

- Board of Directors

- Board of Trustees

- Rules, Ways, & Means Committee

- NATCON General Assembly

NATCON General Assembly

Which of the following words does NOT describe AAS?

- Professional

- Honorary

- Elite

- Service

Elite

An AAS Region Commander holds what rank?

- AAS C/Colonel

-AAS C/Lieutenant Colonel

-AAS C/Major

-AAS C/Captain

AAS C/Colonel

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

- Region, National, Squadron

- Wing, Squadron, Region

- Squadron, Region, Wing

- Squadron, Region, National

Squadron, Region, National

Silver Wings was first known as what?

- Silver Wings

- Arnold Air Society

- Air Force Association

- Angel Flight

Angel Flight

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

- 2/3

- 80%

- 90%

- 100%

90%

Region Headquarters is chosen by what vote?

- Majority

- 2/3

- 3/4

- Anonymous

Majority

T/F Region Headquarters has the authority to charge dues from every squadron in that particular region.

True

What award is for the nation's best candidate program?

- Maryland Cup

- Hagan Trophy

- Chennault Trophy

- LBJ Cup

LBJ Cup

There are ____ Silver Wings Regions in the nation?

- 11

- 12

- 10

- 7

11

Where is the Arnold Air Society National Headquarter located this year?

Clarkson University

T/F AAS and SW National HQ is located at the same location every year to enforce proper continuity and organization.

False

What does SNP stand for (for SW)?

- Separate National Project

- Special National Program

- Specific National Project

- Special Natural Professionalism

Separate National Project

T/F Every squadron must have a delegate or an alternate at every business session in order to vote at NATCON.

True

There are ______ regions in the Arnold Air Society nation.

11

What are AAS colors?

- Red, White, Blue, and Scarlet

- Red, White, and Blue

- Red, White, and Yellow (Gold)

- Red, White, Blue and Yellow (Gold)

Red, White, Blue and Yellow (Gold)

NAC stands for?

- National Administrative Consultant

- National Accountability Counterpart

- NATCON Accountability Conference

- National Admissions Component

National Administrative Consultant

At NATCON, in order to pass legislation affecting AAS and SW, what must happen?

- The AAS general assembly must pass the legislation

- The SW general assembly must pass the legislation

- Both the AAS Commander and SW National President must vote to pass the legislation

- Both the AAS and the SW general assemblies must pass the legislation

Both the AAS and the SW general assemblies must pass the legislation

The USAF was established in what year?

- 1947

- 1934

- 1954

- 1909

1947

Which of the following is true of the AAS insignia?

- The rank pin and fourragere must be worn together

- The rank pin can only be worn if a squadron, area or national position is held by the individual

- The candidate pin, rank pin and fourragere must be worn together

- The fourragere can only be worn in mess dress attire

The rank pin and fourragere must be worn together

Which of the following is NOT a mission of AAS?

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

- To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers

- To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the USAF

- To create a more efficient relationship among officer candidates

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

Which of the following is not true about General Henry "Hap" Arnold?

- First five star general of the Air Force

- He attended West Point

- He retired from the service in 1964

- Established new aeronautical records

He retired from the service in 1964

What is the name of our squadron at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

Jesse J. Moorhead Squadron

When was the AAS squadron at UNC founded?

February 8, 1952

Which of the following are founding members of the AAS squadron at UNC?

- Strickland, Burkholder, James, Shebeda, Anderson, Bell, DeBose, Shaw

- Mills, Humagain, Agarwala

- Evans, Ummini, Court

- Bermingham, Berg, Townson

Strickland, Burkholder, James, Shebeda, Anderson, Bell, DeBose, Shaw

Who is the AAS Squadron Commander at UNC this year?

- AAS C/Maj Emma Cao

- A pilot with a really cool name

- AAS C/1st Lt Bermingham

- AAS C/Col Agarwala's great grandfather

AAS C/Maj Emma Cao

T/F The AAS squadron at UNC is one of the schools hosting NATCON 2025.

True

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

"The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms" -Duc de Boufflers