AAS NATIONAL TEST STUDY GUIDE

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Name the two affiliate organizations of Arnold Air Society

Air and Space Forces Association & Silverwings

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

Dallas, TX

What are the four AAS Membership Types?

Active, Inactive, Associate, Honorary

All active AAS members are also members of what organization?

Air and Space Forces Association

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

"The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms" (Duc de Boufflers).

Who trains candidates to become active members of the society?

Candidate Training Officers

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

AASMAN-1

Who is the AAS National Commander?

AAS C/Brigadier General Naomi J. Lisko

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

Joint National Project

What is the motto of Silver Wings?

Knowledge, Wisdom, and the Courage to serve

What is the official flower of AAS?

Crimson Glory Rose

What is the founding University of AAS?

University of Cincinnati

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

National Conclave

An AAS Squadron Commander holds what rank?

AAS C/Major

What organization publishes the Air & Space Forces Magazine?

Air & Space Forces Association

What is the AAS/SW joint motto?

Honoring Heritage, Building Leaders, Impacting Lives.

What are the colors of Silver Wings?

White & Blue

When are the national awards presented?

NATCON

Which one of the following is not an objective of Silver Wings?
a. Training programs

b. Civic Awareness

c. Personal Development

d. Professional Development

a. Training programs

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?

General of the Air Force Henry "Hap" Arnold

Who selects the AAS National Headquarters?

NATCON General Assembly

What type of organization is AAS?

Professional, Honorary, Service

An AAS Region Commander holds what rank?

AAS C/Lieutenant Colonel

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

Squadron, Region, National

Silver Wings was first known as what?

Angel Flight

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

80%

Region Headquarters is chosen by what vote?

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?

Dougherty Cup

There are ____ Silver Wings Regions in the nation?

11

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

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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

False

What is the current Joint National Project?

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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

True

There are ______ regions in the Arnold Air Society nation

11

What are AAS colors?

Red, White, Blue and Yellow-Orange (Gold)

NAC stands for?

National Advisory Consultant

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

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

The USAF was established in what year?

1947

What is true of the AAS insignia?

The rank pin, ribbon, and fourragere must be worn together in Service Dress Uniform.

Which of the following is NOT a mission of AAS?

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

B) To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers

C) To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the USAF

D) 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?

a) First five star general of the Air Force

b) He attended West Point

c) He retired from the service in 1964

d) Established new aeronautical records

c) He retired from the service in 1964

Who is Det 720’s AAS Squadron named after?

Harry R. Armstrong

Where did Harry R. Armstrong graduate from?

The Pennsylvania State University

What region is the Harry R. Armstrong Squadron a part of?

Region 2

What was Harry R. Armstrong’s role in the military?

Army Air Corps B-17 navigator for the 380th Bombardment Group, 570th Bombardment Squadron during World War II.

What rank was Harry R. Armstrong?

Second Lieutenant

When and how did Harry R. Armstrong die?

February 2, 1944, when his B-17 was attacked and heavily damaged. His crew was forced to bail out over France, but was one parachute short. Armstrong went down with his plane, sacrificing his life for a fellow serviceman.