SSGT WAPS LATEST 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which bombers, fighters and unmanned aerial vehicles deployed to bases
throughout the Afghanistan country? - ✔✔B-1 and B-52 bombers
F-15 and F-16 fighters
RQ-1B and RQ-4A UAVs
✔✔On October 7, 2001, following continued Taliban refusal to hand over suspected
terrorists, which countries' aircraft began a sustained air campaign against terrorist
targets Afghanistan? - ✔✔United States
British
French
✔✔Operation Enduring Freedom strikes began with Air Force bombers, Navy carrier-
strike aircraft and sea launched Tomahawk cruise missiles. Who directed attacks to
engagement zones for the Air Force B-52 bombers? - ✔✔Ground-based forces
✔✔What enabled air planners to reduce, with great accuracy, the number of air sorties
required to destroy particular objectives in Operation Enduring Freedom? - ✔✔Guided
munitions
✔✔In the opening days of the campaign, which targets did joint and combined efforts
destroy? - ✔✔Taliban air defenses, command centers and other fixed targets
✔✔Combat operations in Afghanistan began with small groups of elite American military
forces. Who were they deployed to support? - ✔✔Anti-Taliban Afghani fighters
✔✔What challenges did coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom face
throughout Afghanistan? - ✔✔Afghanistan's rugged terrain, complex political
relationships and distance from operating bases
✔✔Air Force combat controllers were among the 300 Army, Navy and Air Force special
operations personnel, that augmented whom? - ✔✔The Afghan Northern Alliance
✔✔When did coalition forces take control of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital? -
✔✔November 2001
✔✔What was the last major town under Taliban control? In December 2001, it was
abandoned as the Taliban resistance began to collapse. - ✔✔Kandahar
✔✔Terrorist forces were run underground but not eliminated during Operation Enduring
Freedom. What did this cause? - ✔✔Ongoing, extended counterinsurgency operations
,✔✔In addition to combat operations, Operation Enduring Freedom served as a
humanitarian mission. How did service members provide humanitarian relief to the
oppressed Afghan people? - ✔✔Dropping 2.5 million rations
✔✔Why, in January 2002, were 1,200 members of U.S Special Operations Command,
Pacific deployed to the Philippines? - ✔✔To assist the armed forces of the Philippines in
uprooting Al Qaeda and the other terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu
Sayyaf
✔✔In January 2002, how many members of U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific
were deployed to the Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in
uprooting Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu
Sayyaf? - ✔✔1,200
✔✔Whose mission was it to assist military operations against terrorist forces, as well as
Philippine island of Basilan, where most of the conflict was expected to take place? -
✔✔U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific
✔✔In January 2002, 1,200 members of U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific were
deployed to the Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in uprooting Al
Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Where was most of the conflict expected to take
place? - ✔✔The Philippine island of Basilan
✔✔U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific members were deployed to the
Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in uprooting Al Qaeda and other
terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf. What was the result of this
military mission? - ✔✔One American hostage was recovered, and the Abu Sayyaf
group was reduced from 800 to 100 members
✔✔U.S Special Operations, Pacific mission was to assist military operations against
terrorist forces as well as support humanitarian operations for the Philippine island of
Basilan, where most of the conflict was expected to take place. What humanitarian
results did this engagement provide? - ✔✔Created 14 schools, 7 clinics, 3 hospitals and
provided medical care to over 18,000 residents of Basilan
✔✔In mid-2002, focus was placed on disrupting and detecting terrorist activities around
the Horn of Africa. What did this mission included throughout Djibouti, Kenya and
Ethiopia? - ✔✔- Humanitarian efforts for rebuilding schools and medical facilities
- Training local forces in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency tactics
, ✔✔On March 4, 2002, what operation was launched as one of the most crucial joint
combat operations designed to remove the Taliban resistance from Afghanistan? -
✔✔Operation Anaconda
✔✔On March 4, 2002, Operation Anaconda was launched as one of the most crucial
joint combat operations. What was it designed to do? - ✔✔Remove the Taliban
resistance from Afghanistan
✔✔What operation, conducted in the Shahikot Valley, was a complex battle fought in
rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions? - ✔✔Operation Anaconda
✔✔Operation Anaconda, conducted in the Shahikot Valley, was a complex battle fought
in rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions. What happened in the early
morning hours? - ✔✔On a mountaintop called Takur Ghar in southeastern Afghanistan,
Al Qaeda soldiers fired on an MH-47E helicopter
✔✔In the early morning hours, on a mountaintop called Takur Ghar in southeastern
Afghanistan, Al Qaeda soldiers fired on a MH-47E helicopter. Who did this strike cause
to fall through the open helicopter door to the ground? - ✔✔Navy SEAL Petty Officer
First Class Neil C. Roberts
✔✔Operation Anaconda culminated in one of the most intense small-unit firefights of
the war against terrorism. How long did this ordeal last? - ✔✔17 Hours
✔✔This press referred to Operation Anaconda as the battle of Shah-I-Kot Mountain.
However, what did the men who fought there call it? - ✔✔The Battle of Robert's Ridge
✔✔Which battle did the press call Operation Anaconda, although the men who fought
there called it the battle of Robert's Ridge? - ✔✔The Battle of Shah-I-Kot Mountain
✔✔Operation Anaconda ended as an American victory, but not without ultimate
sacrifices. How many Americans died and were wounded in the mission? - ✔✔8
Americans died, 80 wounded
✔✔Who, as a Tactical Air Control Party Terminal Attack Controller supporting and
Afghan and U.S combat patrol in the Gayan Valley, Afghanistan, was hit in a well-
coordinated ambush? He was hit three times, recovered his radio to call in close air
support and insisted that all other wounded be evacuated first. For his actions he was
awarded the Silver Star. - ✔✔TSgt Kevin Whalen
✔✔In 2011, at the height of American involvement in Afghanistan, how many service
members were were deployed to the country? - ✔✔101,000
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which bombers, fighters and unmanned aerial vehicles deployed to bases
throughout the Afghanistan country? - ✔✔B-1 and B-52 bombers
F-15 and F-16 fighters
RQ-1B and RQ-4A UAVs
✔✔On October 7, 2001, following continued Taliban refusal to hand over suspected
terrorists, which countries' aircraft began a sustained air campaign against terrorist
targets Afghanistan? - ✔✔United States
British
French
✔✔Operation Enduring Freedom strikes began with Air Force bombers, Navy carrier-
strike aircraft and sea launched Tomahawk cruise missiles. Who directed attacks to
engagement zones for the Air Force B-52 bombers? - ✔✔Ground-based forces
✔✔What enabled air planners to reduce, with great accuracy, the number of air sorties
required to destroy particular objectives in Operation Enduring Freedom? - ✔✔Guided
munitions
✔✔In the opening days of the campaign, which targets did joint and combined efforts
destroy? - ✔✔Taliban air defenses, command centers and other fixed targets
✔✔Combat operations in Afghanistan began with small groups of elite American military
forces. Who were they deployed to support? - ✔✔Anti-Taliban Afghani fighters
✔✔What challenges did coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom face
throughout Afghanistan? - ✔✔Afghanistan's rugged terrain, complex political
relationships and distance from operating bases
✔✔Air Force combat controllers were among the 300 Army, Navy and Air Force special
operations personnel, that augmented whom? - ✔✔The Afghan Northern Alliance
✔✔When did coalition forces take control of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital? -
✔✔November 2001
✔✔What was the last major town under Taliban control? In December 2001, it was
abandoned as the Taliban resistance began to collapse. - ✔✔Kandahar
✔✔Terrorist forces were run underground but not eliminated during Operation Enduring
Freedom. What did this cause? - ✔✔Ongoing, extended counterinsurgency operations
,✔✔In addition to combat operations, Operation Enduring Freedom served as a
humanitarian mission. How did service members provide humanitarian relief to the
oppressed Afghan people? - ✔✔Dropping 2.5 million rations
✔✔Why, in January 2002, were 1,200 members of U.S Special Operations Command,
Pacific deployed to the Philippines? - ✔✔To assist the armed forces of the Philippines in
uprooting Al Qaeda and the other terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu
Sayyaf
✔✔In January 2002, how many members of U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific
were deployed to the Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in
uprooting Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu
Sayyaf? - ✔✔1,200
✔✔Whose mission was it to assist military operations against terrorist forces, as well as
Philippine island of Basilan, where most of the conflict was expected to take place? -
✔✔U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific
✔✔In January 2002, 1,200 members of U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific were
deployed to the Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in uprooting Al
Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Where was most of the conflict expected to take
place? - ✔✔The Philippine island of Basilan
✔✔U.S Special Operations Command, Pacific members were deployed to the
Philippines to assist the armed forces of the Philippines in uprooting Al Qaeda and other
terrorist groups, such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf. What was the result of this
military mission? - ✔✔One American hostage was recovered, and the Abu Sayyaf
group was reduced from 800 to 100 members
✔✔U.S Special Operations, Pacific mission was to assist military operations against
terrorist forces as well as support humanitarian operations for the Philippine island of
Basilan, where most of the conflict was expected to take place. What humanitarian
results did this engagement provide? - ✔✔Created 14 schools, 7 clinics, 3 hospitals and
provided medical care to over 18,000 residents of Basilan
✔✔In mid-2002, focus was placed on disrupting and detecting terrorist activities around
the Horn of Africa. What did this mission included throughout Djibouti, Kenya and
Ethiopia? - ✔✔- Humanitarian efforts for rebuilding schools and medical facilities
- Training local forces in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency tactics
, ✔✔On March 4, 2002, what operation was launched as one of the most crucial joint
combat operations designed to remove the Taliban resistance from Afghanistan? -
✔✔Operation Anaconda
✔✔On March 4, 2002, Operation Anaconda was launched as one of the most crucial
joint combat operations. What was it designed to do? - ✔✔Remove the Taliban
resistance from Afghanistan
✔✔What operation, conducted in the Shahikot Valley, was a complex battle fought in
rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions? - ✔✔Operation Anaconda
✔✔Operation Anaconda, conducted in the Shahikot Valley, was a complex battle fought
in rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions. What happened in the early
morning hours? - ✔✔On a mountaintop called Takur Ghar in southeastern Afghanistan,
Al Qaeda soldiers fired on an MH-47E helicopter
✔✔In the early morning hours, on a mountaintop called Takur Ghar in southeastern
Afghanistan, Al Qaeda soldiers fired on a MH-47E helicopter. Who did this strike cause
to fall through the open helicopter door to the ground? - ✔✔Navy SEAL Petty Officer
First Class Neil C. Roberts
✔✔Operation Anaconda culminated in one of the most intense small-unit firefights of
the war against terrorism. How long did this ordeal last? - ✔✔17 Hours
✔✔This press referred to Operation Anaconda as the battle of Shah-I-Kot Mountain.
However, what did the men who fought there call it? - ✔✔The Battle of Robert's Ridge
✔✔Which battle did the press call Operation Anaconda, although the men who fought
there called it the battle of Robert's Ridge? - ✔✔The Battle of Shah-I-Kot Mountain
✔✔Operation Anaconda ended as an American victory, but not without ultimate
sacrifices. How many Americans died and were wounded in the mission? - ✔✔8
Americans died, 80 wounded
✔✔Who, as a Tactical Air Control Party Terminal Attack Controller supporting and
Afghan and U.S combat patrol in the Gayan Valley, Afghanistan, was hit in a well-
coordinated ambush? He was hit three times, recovered his radio to call in close air
support and insisted that all other wounded be evacuated first. For his actions he was
awarded the Silver Star. - ✔✔TSgt Kevin Whalen
✔✔In 2011, at the height of American involvement in Afghanistan, how many service
members were were deployed to the country? - ✔✔101,000
