Probook #2: MEGA C4C Quizlet

S

Sierra: Size

Number of hostile forces

A

Alpha: Activity

Report any activity

L

Lima: Location

Report grid/direction

Where are they and where are they going?

U

Uniform: Unit/Uniform

What are they wearing?

T

Tango: Time

When were they seen?

E

Echo: Equipment

What are they carrying? (Supplies, weapons, etc.)

Mode(s) of transportation?

MARCH

massive bleeding, airway, respiration, circulation, hypotheria

Where should you put the tourniquet for care under fire?

high and tight

Where should you typically put the tourniquet?

2-3 inches above the wound

What should you write down after applying the tourniquet?

time you put it on

How long should you hold pressure after packind a wound?

3 minutes

When should you stop packing the wound?

when the gauze is white

What two methods can be used to open airways?

head-tilt/chin-lift and jaw thrust

What do you use a nasopharyngeal airway insertion for?

help patient breathe

What do you do when the patient is shot in the chest?

apply chest seal

What is the maximum allowable bulk for male hair at USAFA?

1.5 inches in bulk.

Are low taper fades allowed?

No!

What is the requirement for male hair regarding outward extension?

Male hair will not extend outward at any angle with excess bulk beyond the lower edge of any worn cover.

What is the maximum length for beards for those with medical waivers?

Beards must be trimmed daily to no more than 1/4 of an inch.

How often must medical waivers for beards be reviewed and renewed?

Every 60 days.

What is the maximum length for ponytails or braids at USAFA?

They will not extend past 4.5 inches below the top of the collar. (Except in PT and IC Gear)

Are ponytails or long braids allowed to be worn down in service dress or parade uniforms?

No, they must end above the bottom edge of the collar.

What is the maximum allowable length for fingernails at USAFA?

Fingernails must not exceed 1/4 inch in length beyond the tip of the finger.

What are the nail polish requirements for female cadets at USAFA?

Nail polish must be clear, French, or American manicure, and designs are not permitted.

What is the requirement for fingernails regarding safety equipment?

Fingernails must not interfere with the performance of assigned duties or hinder the proper fit of prescribed safety equipment or uniform items.

What colors are authorized for eyeglass frames at USAFA?

Eyeglass frames must be black, gold wire, or silver wire.

What are the restrictions on sunglass frames and lenses at USAFA?

Sunglass frames must be black with black lenses or photosensitive prescription lenses; other colors and types are not authorized (clear, slightly tinted, mirrored)

Under what condition are sunglasses authorized in formation?

Sunglasses are authorized only for medical reasons such as PRK/LASIK surgery.

What is the guideline for wearing cold weather accessories at USAFA?

Cold weather accessories may only be worn with authorized outer garments and must be black or OCP pattern/coyote brown depending on the uniform.

What is the protocol for communicating disruptions to scheduling medical appointments at USAFA?

Disruptions must be communicated through the chain of command.

What is the time frame given for personnel to comply with the eyeglass frame standards?

Personnel have 90 days from the publishing of the exord to comply.

What is the guideline for wearing cold weather accessories with blues, Class A or B uniforms?

Cold weather accessories must only be black.

What is the guideline for wearing cold weather accessories with operational camouflage pattern uniforms?

They must be OCP pattern or coyote brown.

What colors of Space Force name tape, service tape, and rank are authorized for cadets in OCPS?

Only Space Force blue.

When are cadets authorized to wear colored Space Force tape, name tags, delta badges, or rank?

Not until the first day of their senior year.

What type of boots are not authorized for cadets when wearing blues, Class A, or B uniforms?

Black combat boots.

What must be done to leather shoes worn by cadets when authorized?

They must be polished and shined.

What accessory must be worn with a tie when in blues, Class A, or Class B?

A tie tack or clasp.

What type of caps are permanent party personnel encouraged to wear during ceremonies?

Service caps (wheel or bucket).

What undergarments are authorized for the cadet physical training gear jacket?

The white cadet PT shirt and issued gray colored hooded sweatshirt.

What is the requirement for physical training gear shirts and pants?

Shirts must be tucked in and pants zipped all the way to the bottom.

When can physical training gear be untucked and unzipped?

When actively performing physical activities.

Under what conditions is the use of earpieces or headphones authorized while in uniform?

Only while stationary, when medically prescribed, or during physical training.

When are handheld electronic devices authorized for cadets?

Only while stationary or during an emergency situation.

What should cadets refrain from doing with their hands while in uniform?

Placing their hands in their pockets unless briefly putting in or taking out an item.

What is the exception for items that may protrude from pockets?

Pens or pencils stowed in pen pockets are authorized.

What type of patches and US flags are authorized on cadet uniforms?

All patches and US flags must be subdued.

What is the policy regarding the wear of gloves in OCPS?

Gloves may be black.

What must cadets do to maintain appropriate military customs and courtesies while using electronic devices?

They must render appropriate military customs and courtesies.

What is the policy for cadets regarding the use of Bluetooth or wireless technology?

Authorized only while stationary, medically prescribed, or during physical training.

What is the requirement for physical training gear during fitness assessments?

They must be worn properly as per the regulations.

What three prior experiences did the Wright Brothers draw from when building their aircraft?

Aeronautical literature, experience from their bicycle shop, and confidence.

What were the Wright Brothers' first names?

Orville and Wilbur Wright

Who helped the Wright Brothers?

Octave Chanute, an American glider pioneer

The Wright Brothers made over a thousand glider flights in North Carolina from 1900-1902. What were they perfecting on their aircraft?

Wing warping, elevators, rudders, and a small four-cylinder engine.

What day did the Wright Brothers attempt their first flight of a powered aircraft?

December 14, 1903

Why did the Wright Brother's first attempt at powered flight fail? (December 14th, 1903)

The aircraft stalled upon takeoff and crashed three seconds later.

When did the Wright Brothers complete their first powered flight?

December 17th, 1903

During Orville Wright's first flight, how far did the aircraft go and how long did it stay in the air?

120 feet in 12 seconds

On his fourth attempt, how many feet did Wilbur Wright fly and for how long?

852 feet; 59 seconds

Wright Flyer No. 3 was the first practical airplane with the flight lasting 39 minutes and covering 24 miles. What year was this?

1905

When did the U.S. Army establish the Aeronautical Division within the Signal Corps?

August 1st, 1907

By September 1908, the Wright Type A Flyer successfully carried the first military observer, _____________

Lt Frank P. Lahm

On September 17, 1908, the Wright Brothers' new aircraft crashed, killing _____________ and breaking Orville Wright's pelvis and ribs.

Lt Frank E. Selfridge

What was the first plane accepted into the Army's inventory?

Signal Corps Aeroplane No. 1

When was the Signal Corps Aeroplane No. 1 accepted into the Army's inventory?

August 2, 1909

Who did Wilbur Wright train to fly in October 1909?

Lieutenants Frank P. Lahm and Frederick E. Humphreys

After crashing the Army's plane in early November 1909, Lieutenants Frank P. Lahm and Frederick E. Humphreys transferred out of aviation. Who replaced them as the Signal Corps' chief pilot?

Lt Benjamin D. Foulois

When did Lt Benjamin D. Foulis become the Signal Corps' chief pilot?

March 1910

How many flights did Lt Benjamin D. Foulois fly between March and September?

61

T/F: The aviation service was only allotted $150, leading Lt Benjamin D Foulis to pay for repairs and fuel out of his own pocket at times.

True

By October 1912, the Aeronautical Division had how many aircraft?

11

By October 1912, the Aeronautical Division had how many flying officers?

14

By October 1912, the Aeronautical Division had how many enlisted mechanics?

39

Who held U.S. Army Military Aviator Certificate No. 2?

Lt Henry "Hap" Arnold

When did the Aviation Section receive official status within the Signal Corps?

July 18, 1914

When first officially established within the Signal Corps as the Aviation Section, there were how many officers?

60

When first officially established within the Signal Corps as the Aviation Section, there were how many enlisted men?

260

What was the first combat experience for the Aviation Section?

Francisco "Pancho" Villa' Mexican forces raided Columbus, New Mexico. The Army's 1st Aero Squadron conducted aerial reconnaissance.

What caused 6 of the 1st Aero Squadron's 8 aircraft to be damaged in March-April of 1916?

While conducting aerial reconnaissance, under Captain Benjamin Foulois leadership, the Curtis Jn-3 Jennies were damaged by terrain.

What three things were aircraft's most important contribution to the war effort in WW1?

Observation, artillery spotting, and reconnaissance

By ______ [year] pursuit aircraft (aka fighters) sought to control the sky.

1915

Who was WW1's first "ace" after downing five German aircraft in his Moraine Saulnier Type L monoplane?

French pilot Roland Garros

What modifications did French pilot Roland Garros make to his Moraine Saulnier Type L monoplane that enabled him to fire a machine gun through the propeller arc?

He attached steel plates to the propeller

Which US aviation squadron was the first to reach Franch in WW1? When did they arrive?

1st Aero Squadron; September 1917

Who achieved the first aerial victory for the US military while flying as a gunner-observer with a French squadron? When was this?

Lt Stephen W. Thompson; February 5, 1918

Out of the 767 pilots and 481 observers in action in WW1 in 1918, who were the two most famous?

Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt Frank Luke Jr.

Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker was renowned before his success in WW1; what did he do?

He set a world speed record in 1914 as a race car driver

Who was America's "Ace of Aces" with 26 confirmed kills? Hint: he was older than most pilots at 28

Captain Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker

Who was known as the "Arizona Balloon Buster" after downing 14 German balloons and 4 aircraft in 17 days?

Lt Frank Luke Jr

When was Lt Frank Luke Jr's last mission?

September 29, 1918

Who completed the following mission: after dropping a note to a nearby American company that read "Watch out for burning balloons," ___________ completed a solo attack where he shot down three enemy balloons and two aircraft before enemy ground fire forced him down. Seriously wounded, he died with a pistol in hand.

Lt Frank Luke Jr

T/F: Colonel WIlliam "Billy" Mitchell was NOT an ace in WW1

True

In September 1918, Col William "Billy" Mitchell massed _____ aircraft from American, French, British, and Italian units to support General John J. Pershing's St Mihiel offensive.

1,481

What type of attacks did Col William "Billy" Mitchell emphasize?

concentrated, mass attacks that overwhelm enemy air power and punished German ground forces

During WW1, the Aviation Section was replaced by what?

the Air Service

By the end of WW1, the Air Service had 195,024 personnel and 7,900 aircraft, making up what percentage of the US ArmY?

5%

Who played a crucial role in developing airpower strategies and later became the first Chief of Staff of USAF?

General Carl A. Spaatz

Who wa pivotal in formulating the doctrine of strategic bombing? Hint: he was a prominate member of the "Bomber Mafia"

General Haywood S. Hansell

Where were future AF leaders Hoyt Vandenberg, Ira Eaker, Muir S. Fairchild, and others trained?

Air Corps Tactical School