AFROTC BCL Talons Spring 2025 – Core Knowledge

Fifty-five fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering critical BCL Talons Spring 2025 knowledge: chain of command, missions, creed, oaths, drill, firearm safety, small-unit tactics, reports, medical procedures, staff structures, planning processes, and leadership tools.

The Commander-in-Chief of the United States military is the Honorable __.

Donald J. Trump

The Secretary of Defense is the Honorable __.

Peter B. Hegseth

The Secretary of the Air Force is the Honorable __.

Gary A. Ashworth

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is __.

Gen Charles Q. Brown Jr.

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force is __.

Gen David W. Allvin

The Chief of Space Operations is __.

Gen B. Chance Saltzman

The AETC Commander is __.

Lt Gen Brian S. Robinson

The Air University Commander is __.

Lt Gen Andrea D. Tullos

The Holm Center Commander is __.

Brig Gen Houston R. Cantwell

The AFROTC Commander is __.

Col Eugene A. Moore III

The Detachment 157 Commander is __.

Col Gregory Adams

The USAF mission is to __ airpower anytime, anywhere.

fly, fight, and win

The USSF mission is to __ our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space.

secure

The AFROTC mission is to develop __ who will fight and win our Nation’s wars.

Air and Space Force leaders of character

The Holm Center mission statement is “We __.”

Build Leaders

The first line of the Airman’s Creed states, “I am an __.”

American Airman

The oath that enlisted members take begins with the words, “I, (state your name), do solemnly __.”

swear (or affirm)

During Reveille, the Color Guard first forms up in __ formation outside the Print Shop.

column

Rule #1 of firearm safety is __ every weapon as if it is loaded.

treat

Rule #2 of firearm safety: Always keep the __ pointed in a safe direction.

muzzle

Rule #3 of firearm safety: Know your target and what is __ it.

beyond

Rule #4 of firearm safety: Keep your __ off the trigger until ready to fire.

finger

The __ formation is primarily used to protect a VIP/HVT with 360-degree security.

Diamond

The column formation is ideal for moving along __.

roadways

The wedge formation is best suited for crossing large __ areas.

open

The file formation provides excellent speed but limited __ and firepower.

security

In a SALUTE report, the letter 'U' stands for __.

Uniform

In a LACE report, the color __ indicates an emergency situation.

red

An effective Entry Control Point must include staggered __ to slow vehicles.

barriers

TCCC’s first primary objective is to provide __ care to an injured combatant.

lifesaving

In the MARCH sequence, the 'M' stands for __ hemorrhaging.

Massive

During MARCH, airway injuries are assessed in the __ step.

Airway

Line 1 of a 9-Line MEDEVAC gives the __ of the pickup site.

location

Line 5 of a 9-Line MEDEVAC reports number of patients by __.

mobility

The five steps for UXO/IED response start with Confirm and end with __.

Control

A debrief should always begin by restating the __.

mission

The '5 Whys' technique is a tool used in __ analysis.

root-cause

One misconception of feedback is that good behavior does not need to be __.

reinforced

Section VI of AF Form 724 is titled __ Feedback.

Performance

A trait of a good counselor that ensures truthful feedback is __.

integrity

Form 2 major areas are Professionalism, Communication, Warfighting, Leadership, and __.

Mission Execution

Within the A-Staff, A1 is responsible for __, personnel, and services.

manpower

The A-Staff directorate that oversees intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance is __.

A2

The A-Staff directorate A4 focuses on logistics, engineering, and __ protection.

force

AFFORGEN’s four phases are Prepare, Ready, Available to Commit, and __.

Reset

Agile Combat Employment’s five core elements include posture, C2, movement & maneuver, protection, and __.

sustainment

A Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) is trained to perform tasks outside of their __ specialty.

core

Mission Command empowers subordinate __ making.

decision

The first paragraph of a Mission Type Order (MTO) addresses the __.

Situation

Joint planning begins when authority recognizes the need for military __.

capability

Step 2 of the Joint Planning Process is __ Analysis.

Mission

A Course of Action must be suitable, feasible, acceptable, distinguishable, and __.

complete

COA Analysis often uses __ to visualize the flow of operations.

wargaming

The final step of the JPP is Plan or Order __.

Development

In the phonetic alphabet, the letter 'Q' is pronounced __.

Quebec

In radio communication, 'Roger' means message received and __.

understood

During radio calls, the term 'Repeat' specifically means send __ to the same location.

rounds

A SALUTE report uses the pro-word '__' to indicate equipment details.

Echo

In a LACE report, the 'C' stands for __.

Casualties

The blood-sweep for hidden wounds is conducted in the __ step of MARCH.

Circulation

Hypothermia treatment for casualties often includes wrapping them in an emergency __.

blanket

When detaining a suspect at an ECP, one guard maintains overwatch while the other acts as the __.

searcher

Effective counseling must be documented within __ hours via an MFR.

72

One of the three key enablers of ACE—besides MCA and mission command—is __ force packages.

tailorable

Within AFFORGEN, the 'Ready' phase includes participation in joint, multi-component __.

exercises

In the A-Staff, the directorate responsible for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration is __.

A10

Entry Control Point overwatch is vital because the ID check sentry’s __ may be reduced.

situational awareness

The purpose of a Root Cause Analysis is to address deeper problems rather than __-level symptoms.

surface

Section VII of AF Form 724 is titled 'Knowing Your __.'

Airman

In the AFFORGEN model, the primary focus of the 'Available to Commit' phase is successful __ of operational missions.

accomplishment

ACE operations aim to reduce reliance on traditional fixed __.

bases

The 'E' in the 5Cs response to UXO/IED does NOT exist; the final 'C' actually stands for __.

Control

During a counseling session, maintaining a high degree of __ ensures the cadet’s dignity and respect.

professionalism