OTS NOTETAKER EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026

OTS NOTETAKER EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026 What does the USAF not tolerate, as covered by the DAF Equal Opportunity Program? - Answers Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation What publication details the DAF Equal Opportunity Program? - Answers DAFI 36-2710 Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or allegations once they are made aware? - Answers commanders What is prohibited discrimination? - Answers The use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic info, and mental or physical disability What were the five key events starting in 1783 that led to President Theodore Roosevelt's establishment of an Aeronautical Division in the US Army's Signal Corp of August 1907? - Answers 1. 1783 - Invention of the hot air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers 2. 1794 - est. of French Aerostatic Corps during Fr. Rev. War 3. 1853 - Creation of fixed-wing glider by Sir George Cayley 4. 1861 - US Balloon Corps est by Union during Civil War 5. early 1900s - Orville and Wilbur Wright's powered glider invented and flown What is the oldest squadron in the USAF, established October 1912? - Answers 1st Aero Squadron Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - Answers Vernon Burge, William Ocker, William Lamkey When and what established the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps? - Answers July 18, 1914; House Resolution 5304 Which pilot had the most American aerial victories until WWII, known as "Fast Eddie" and the "Ace of Aces"? - Answers Edward Rickenbacker Who was the first African-American pilot, known as "the Black Swallow of Death"? - Answers Eugene Bullard Which aviator sunk the captured German battleship Ostfriesland, known as the "Father of the USAF"? - Answers William "Billy" Mitchell What was the Question Mark Mission and which USAF Chief of Staff launched it? - Answers In 1929, QM was initiated to showcase the capability and potential of aerial refueling; launched by Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Which general flew in the Question Mark mission as well as demonstrated daylight bombing campaigns against Germany? - Answers Gen. Ira C. Eaker When was the US Army Air Force established? - Answers June 20, 1941 Who was Chief of the Air Corps and later became Commanding General of the US Army Air Forces under with its greatest amount of force and aircraft? - Answers Gen. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold What event and when marked the the entry of the US into WW2? - Answers The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 What President and Executive Order abolished racial discrimination and segregation in the USAF? - Answers President Harry S. Truman, Executive Order 9981 What group of Airmen led by Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. had nearly 1,000 black Americans who destroyed 111 enemy aircraft and flew 200 escort missions over Germany and additionally prepared the USAF to be the first of the US Armed Services to integrate? - Answers The Tuskegee Airmen Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - Answers AKA the First American Volunteer Group, 3 squadrons of Army Air Corps, Navy, Marine Corps, and civilian pilots that flew in support of Nationalist China against the Japanese. Led by Capt. Claire Lee Chennault What was the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in WW2? - Answers A support agency est. during WW2 that mustered 150,000 members that served as mechanics, topographers, medical specialists, and chemists What was Operation Argument/Big Week - Answers An offensive from February that secured Allied air supremacy over Europe, destroying 500 Luftwaffe fighters and killing 400 pilots What did the Army Air Corps do on D-Day/Invasion of Normandy? - Answers Launched 8,722 sorties against German defenses in France Who became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967 - Answers Paul W. Airey Who led the first bombing raid on Tokyo, which while only causing minor damage, boosted American morale and shocked Japanese leaders? - Answers James H. Doolittle What 2 events forced the Japanese to surrender in WW2 and led to a 50-year standoff with the Soviet Union? - Answers The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, August 6, August 9, 1945, respectively When, what and who created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force? - Answers - July 26, 1947 - National Security Act of 1947 - President Harry Truman Who was the first female in the USAF - Answers Esther McGowin Blake What was the Berlin Airlift/Operation Vittles? - Answers During the East-West Berlin controversy, est. an air bridge to deliver supplies, food, medicine, and coal on C-47s and C-54s What did the Korean War demonstrate for the USAF and air power? - Answers New close air support and interdiction skills What did the Vietnam Conflict demonstrate to the USAF? - Answers Key capabilities of the USAF REDHORSE team of engineers and enlisted aviators serving as aerial gunners and loadmasters What was the purpose of Operation Rolling Thunder in 1965? - Answers To destroy North Vietnamese morale, industrial bases, air defenses, and interrupt reinforcements and resupply along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, intended to force N. Vietnam into peace negotiations What were Operations Linebacker I & II - Answers Enacted by President Nixon to showcase USAF airpower and technology (precision-guided munitions) despite meager ground support Who was William Pitsenbarger? - Answers First enlisted Airman to posthumously receive the Air Force Cross and Medal of Honor after providing medical aid while under fire from the Viet Cong, rescuing 9 members of the USAF Who was John Levitow? - Answers Enlisted Airman and Medal of Honor recipient who, d What is Red Flag? - Answers A military training exercise begun in 1975 that revolutionized USAF training What was Operation Just Cause? - Answers US operation against the regime of Manuel Noriega in Panama on Jan 3 1990, showcasing the new F-117 Nighthawk and USAF airpower What was Operation Desert Shield and what was its significance? - Answers Greatest air deployment in history, over 20,500 airlift missions, delivery of over 534,000 personnel, and 542,000 tons of cargo What was Operation Desert Storm? - Answers 43-day war against Iraqi forces, 60% of sorties were led by the USAF, asserting its title as equal with land and sea power. What was Operation Provide Hope? - Answers During the USSR's transition to the Russian Federation, this operation provided 25,000 tons of food, medicine, and other cargo Who is MSgt Timothy Wilkinson? - Answers Recipient of the Air Force Cross, he was able to treat wounded military members engaged in a firefight in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia contributing to the evacuation efforts that lasted over 18 hours. What was the first time the USAF personnel were attacked by terrorism? - Answers The Khobar Towers Bombing, June 25, 1996 that resulted in the death of 19 Airmen What was Operation Enduring Freedom? - Answers An operation that resulted in the recapture of Kandahar, Afghanistan from Taliban forces, forced remaining terrorists underground Who was Jason D. Cunningham? - Answers Pararescue SrA who bravely risked his own life to treat wounded patients and direct lifesaving efforts despite injuries he sustained from small arms fire and mortar bombardment, which resulted in 10 Americans being able to get life- saving medical care Who was John A. Chapman? - Answers USAF Combat Controller and Medal of Honor recipient who, during Operation Anaconda, coordinated the rescue of his mission team member from enemy capture, then proceeded to advance to an enemy machine gun nest. When under fire from 3 directions, he destroyed one of the enemy positions and advanced to the second, enabling his team to seek cover. Also provided support to approaching Army Rangers despite his wounds. Who is Courtney Farley? - Answers The first and only USAF enlisted female pilot What is required for officers to retire? - Answers 20 years of TAFMS 10 years of total active federal commissioned service What are the terms of the High-3 retirement plan? - Answers 2.5% times the years of service times the average of the highest 36 months of base pay. Those who entered the service between Sept. 8, 1980 and Jul. 31, 1986 What are the terms of the Blended retirement system? - Answers 2.0% times the years of service times the average of the highest 26 months of base pay. Those who entered service on or after Jan 1, 2018 are eligible. How is civilian control of the military conducted? - Answers Policies and directives have been made by civilians assigned to the military and to the executive and legislative branches of government; established by the US Constitution Role of the US President - Answers Commander-in-Chief, final command authority, but also subject to legislative and judicial checks and balances Who does the chain of command run through? - Answers US President, SecDef, Combatant Commanders. Forces not assigned to Combatant Commanders run US President, SecDef, Secs of military depts What is the role of the SecDef? - Answers Principle defense policy advisor to the US President, and DoD, appointed by the President with advice and consent of the Senate What is the purpose of the Armed Forces Policy Council? - Answers To assist in matters requiring a long-range view, including formulating broad defense policy, and advising SecDef on policies as requested How many Under Secretaries of Defense exist and what are their titles? - Answers 6: The USD for Policy the USD (Comptroller) the USD of Personnel and Readiness the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment the USD for Research and Engineering the USD for Intelligence What is the Code of Conduct? - Answers The Code of Conduct is a moral code for US military personnel that consists of 6 articles addressing possible situations they may encounter. Violation *may* not be criminally punishable but subject to UCMJ disciplinary action How many levels are associated with Code of Conduct training and what are they? - Answers Level A - entry level Level B - training after assumption of duty eligibility Level C - training after assumption of duty or responsibilities Who est. the Code of Conduct and who revised it in 1988 - Answers President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the original Code of Conduct and President Ronald Reagan revised it in 1988 Article I of the Code of Conduct - Answers I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. Article II of the Code of Conduct - Answers I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. Article III of the Code of Conduct - Answers If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. Article IV of the Code of Conduct - Answers If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. Article V of the Code of Conduct - Answers When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. Article VI of the Code of Conduct - Answers I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. Why should military members in detention maintain military bearing and courtesy? - Answers Maintaining military bearing and courtesy in detention is necessary to avoid unnecessary, useless punishment. Also, it will make survival and release efforts easier for captive members What is the driving philosophy behind Continuous Improvement? - Answers The concept that there are always ways to improve a process to better meet mission reqs. What does Continuous Improvement cause or produce? - Answers Increased operational capabilities while reducing associated costs What is Lean organizational methodology? - Answers A methodology focused on workflow, customer value, and eliminating non-value added activities and thus process waste. What is Six Sigma organizational methodology? - Answers A rigorous, data-driven methodology for process improvement focused on minimizing waste through identifying, controlling, and reducing process variation What is Business Process Reengineering? - Answers The altering of an enterprise by reassessing its fundamental processes and expanding from there. This method can be used for identifying and eliminating unnecessarily activities What is the key to successful counseling? - Answers It ought to be conducted as close to the instigating event as possible What are the three different approaches to counseling? - Answers nondirective, directive, and combined What is nondirective counseling? - Answers The leader listens to the situation before helping the individual make decisions or giving advice. The leader encourages the Airman to explore and clarify important points to better understand the situation. What is directive counseling? - Answers This is commonly used to correct simple problems, make on-the-spot corrections, and correct specific aspects of duty performance.