RAWS CDCs Vol. 1 Self Test Questions

What is the CFETP and what does it include?

The CFETP is the core document specifying the required training for enlisted personnel in an AFSC. The CFETP outlines the initial skills, upgrade, qualification, advanced, and proficiency requirements for individuals in specific AFSCs in order to develop skills and promote career progress.

Match the term in column B with the correct description in column A.

Column A:

(1) Integrated bundle of expert knowledge and organizational skills inherent to a particular career field, which makes a disproportionate contribution to the success of providing the right skills needed for military operations, anywhere, anytime.

Column B:

a. Core task.

b. CFETP.

c. Core competencies.

d. Duty position tasks.

(C)

Match the term in column B with the correct description in column A.

Column A:

(2) The tasks assigned to an individual for the duty position currently held.

Column B:

a. Core task.

b. CFETP.

c. Core competencies.

d. Duty position tasks.

(D)

Match the term in column B with the correct description in column A.

Column A:

(3) The minimum qualification requirement for everyone within an AFSC, regardless of duty position.

Column B:

a. Core task.

b. CFETP.

c. Core competencies.

d. Duty position tasks.

(A)

Who is the final decision authority for CDC waiver requests?

Air Force career field manager.

What are functions of the TAG?

(1) Set training goals and priorities. (2) Review training programs impacting the communications and information community. (3) Evaluate emerging training, training tracking, and technologies.

Psychologists at the AAD use what item to build promotion tests and ensure the tests are valid and relevant to the career field?

Occupational Survey.

What is the high year of tenure, the maximum amount of time you can stay in the Air Force, as a technical sergeant?

20 years.

How many SNCOPE courses will be conducted annually, at each installation, in an effort to assure 100 percent of eligible have the opportunity to attend?

Minimum of two.

What EPME teaches leadership skills required of supervisors and reporting officials throughout the Air Force?

ALS.

What specific AFSC maintains equipment that assists in the safe and expedient movement of air traffic throughout the National Air Space as well as provides support to the National Weather?

1C8X3.

Why must RAWS equipment be quickly repaired and restored to normal operation?

Aircraft in the sky depend on RAWS equipment to travel and land safely.

Why would a RAWS technician recommend changes to equipment or procedures?

To improve equipment performance, maintenance practices, or system interoperability.

1C8X3 personnel will complete all required maintenance to sustain deployable systems according to whose requirements?

Higher headquarters.

Where can you find details concerning the specific responsibilities for your AFSC?

CFETP for your AFSC.

What information system supports base, wing, and work center level training management activities?

Training Business Area.

What two AISs can be used to view the status of the equipment assigned to a work center?

Integrated Maintenance Data System and Global Cyber Support Systems Dashboard.

What information system uses inputs from various sources and provides the capability to view equipment status and drill down capability to serial number information from all levels?

Global Cyber Support Systems Dashboard.

Who is responsible for unit self-assessments?

Commanders.

What provides supervisors and the command chain, from squadron commander to SAF, tiered visibility into user-selected compliance reports and program status, as well as indications of program health across functional and command channels?

Management Internal Control Toolset.

What is used as a two-way communication tool designed to improve compliance with published guidance and communicate risk and program health up and down the chain of command in near real-time?

SAC.

What program assesses the effectiveness of a work center’s training program, technician competence, and technical and procedural data adequacy?

Personnel evaluation program.

Which evaluation does not apply to MSgt-CMSgt unless they are task qualified to maintain equipment?

Individual personnel evaluation.

How often are SPE conducted?

On an as-needed basis.

What do equipment personnel evaluations measure?

The technician’s capability to perform standard maintenance practices and troubleshooting processes.

What is the purpose of an EE?

To give an overall view of the quality of RAWS maintenance.

What type of evaluation is accomplished on equipment, systems, and infrastructure devices/items or processes that have grave effects on base/key organizations mission and day-to-day operations if not fully mission capable?

Core equipment evaluation.

How often are ancillary EEs performed?

Every 24 months.

Who will conduct special acceptance inspections for RAWS equipment?

AFFSA/A3M.

Which category rating indicates a critical evaluation deficiency?

CAT I.

What evaluation report is used to document a PE?

AFMQCC 100–1.

Within how many days will a PE report be closed?

30 calendar days.

Which operational support flight advises wing staff on operational capabilities, limitations and status of resources?

Weapons and tactics flight.

Maintenance of radar, navigational aids, weather, and ATC radio systems is performed by which operational support flight?

Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems.

What agency acts as the lead command for the creation and application of criteria, procedures, and precision equipment for worldwide instrument flight operations, ATC, airfield management, and ATC and landing systems for the Air Force?

Air Force Flight Standards Agency.

Where is the AFFSA located?

Will Rogers International Airport.

What support does the RMC provide to all units?

Traditional AFETS, SMT, and RAWS radar evaluation.

For what is the RMC technician responsible?

Assisting with site visits, conducting alignments and repairs, and modifications of RAWS equipment.

What function does AFETS/SMT provide?

Technical assistance, training, and emergency on-site assistance for all non-remote systems.

How are restoral priorities determined for non-remote systems?

First-in, first-out basis and according to MAJCOM MOA.

Who provides first-call response to system outages in conjunction with radar AFETS/SMT?

RAWS evaluations work center.

What is the mission of the 557 WW?

To maximize America’s power through the exploitation of timely, accurate, and relevant weather information; anytime, everywhere.

How many operational weather squadrons does the 1 WG contain?

Six.

What information does the 2 WG deliver?

Timely, relevant and specialized terrestrial, space and climatological environmental intelligence to joint forces, defense agencies, DOD decision-makers and allied/coalition partners worldwide for planning and execution of missions across the range of military operations.

Deployable squadrons are specially trained to perform what task?

To pick up, transport their unit, and set up their equipment anywhere in the world in a very short time.

What is the mission of an ATCS?

To provide the United States Air Force with trained personnel ready to deploy and provide air traffic services for worldwide contingencies.

An ATCS provides what service?

It provides a mobile, combat-ready, senior radar element of the Theater Air Control System for worldwide contingencies.