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USAF Trivia Trivia Quiz

This is basic trivia about the United States Air Force. All information is correct as of October 18, 2009.

A multiple-choice quiz by haku4u. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
haku4u

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,217

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
562

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the USAF become one of the branches of the military? Hint

1946

1947

1945

1948

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the higher learning center for college students who also enlist into the Air Force? Hint

Officer Training School

U.S. Air Force Academy

Lackland AFB

Willow Groove Naval Air Station

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the exception of declared war if the President wishes, what is the title given to an individual who has the highest officer position? Hint

General of the Air Force

General

Major General

Lieutenant General

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Question 4 of 10

4. If an enlisted person does not have any stripes on their sleeve in the USAF, then what position do they hold? Hint

Lieutenant

Airman

Airman Basic

Airman First Class

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the minimum rank one can hold to be considered a non-commissioned officer in the USAF? Hint

Staff Seargent

Senior Airman

Tech Seargent

General

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Question 6 of 10

6. What number, after the letter "E", is the highest rank an enlisted person can have in the USAF? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which form of the air force takes care of America's airspace? Hint

Coast Guard

Army

Navy

Air National Guard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is the first position in the officer's line of succession in the USAF? Hint

Second Lieutenant

Captain

First Lieutenant

Chief Master Sergant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who holds the title of Commander in Chief of the Air Force? Hint

Major General

Vice President

President

General

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where do the national guardsman and reservist train in the Air Force? Hint

Peterson AFB

Miramar

Lackland AFB

Randolph AFB

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the USAF become one of the branches of the military?

Answer: 1947

Before 1947, the Air Force was known as the Air Corps which was part of the United States Army.

2. What is the name of the higher learning center for college students who also enlist into the Air Force?

Answer: U.S. Air Force Academy

Officer Training School is just that, training for future officers. While Lackland AFB is the training base for all enlisted airmen. Willow Groove Naval Air station is a former joint reserve base in Willow Groove, PA!

3. In the exception of declared war if the President wishes, what is the title given to an individual who has the highest officer position?

Answer: General

The General of the Air Force is a 5-star general that the President hands out only in time of declared war. Every branch has the same.

4. If an enlisted person does not have any stripes on their sleeve in the USAF, then what position do they hold?

Answer: Airman Basic

With a few exceptions, everybody holds this title when they leave boot camp.

5. What is the minimum rank one can hold to be considered a non-commissioned officer in the USAF?

Answer: Staff Seargent

They are so called since they hold supervisory positions. They are not indeed officers.

6. What number, after the letter "E", is the highest rank an enlisted person can have in the USAF?

Answer: 9

This is also known as the Chief Master Sergeant.

7. Which form of the air force takes care of America's airspace?

Answer: Air National Guard

The Air National Guard dates back to 1915.

8. Which is the first position in the officer's line of succession in the USAF?

Answer: Second Lieutenant

Officers usually become First Lieutenant's after two years consistant service.

9. Who holds the title of Commander in Chief of the Air Force?

Answer: President

I hope this was easy for you. The President is the Commander in Chief for all branches.

10. Where do the national guardsman and reservist train in the Air Force?

Answer: Lackland AFB

All airmen, regardless of service to the Air Force, train at Lackland AFB.

Source: Author haku4u

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