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OTS Pre-Course Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - ANSWER-To
eradicate unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
QUESTION: What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? -
ANSWER-Equal opportunity offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education,
assessment, training general assistance, and complaint resolution services.
QUESTION: The use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability,
defines what? - ANSWER-Unlawful discrimination
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QUESTION: The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - ANSWER-Applies to
military members by basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and sexual orientation.
This applies to civilian employees including any unlawful employment practice that occurs.
QUESTION: 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? -
ANSWER--Two french brothers launched a hot air balloon in 1783.
-French Aerostatic Corps' balloons accompanied the Armies of the French Revolution in 1794.
-Britain's Sir George Cayley greeted a glider in 1853. In 1861, Balloon Corps provided aerial
observation and reconnaissance during the Civil War.
QUESTION: Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October
1912, what is the oldest squadron in the USAF? - ANSWER-Aeronautical Divison created the 1st
Aero Squadron in 1913.
QUESTION: Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - ANSWER-Vernon Burge
William Ocker
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Lamkey
QUESTION: What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? -
ANSWER-On 18 July 1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
Q; The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals
who engage in protected activity. - ANSWER-unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
QUESTION: DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - ANSWER-Equal Opportunity
Program
QUESTION: Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address
inappropriate behaviors or allegations once they are made aware? - ANSWER-Commanders and
Supervisors
QUESTION: With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to
complement the longstanding 1st Aero Squadron? - ANSWER-24
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QUESTION: Brandishing the callsign "Fast Eddie" who was known as the "Ace of Aces" and held
the most awards for American aerial victories until World War II? - ANSWER-Edward V.
Rickenbacker
QUESTION: Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow
of Death"? - ANSWER-Eugene Bullard
QUESTION: What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior
leadership by sinking the German battleship Ostfriesland? - ANSWER-William Mitchell
QUESTION: Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929
that showcased the capability and potential of aerial refueling? - ANSWER-General Carl A.
Spaatz
QUESTION: Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated
daylight bombing campaigns against Germany? - ANSWER-General Ira C. Eaker
QUESTION: When was the US Army Air Forces established? - ANSWER-June 1941
OTS Pre-Course Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - ANSWER-To
eradicate unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
QUESTION: What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? -
ANSWER-Equal opportunity offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education,
assessment, training general assistance, and complaint resolution services.
QUESTION: The use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability,
defines what? - ANSWER-Unlawful discrimination
,Page 2 of 85
QUESTION: The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - ANSWER-Applies to
military members by basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and sexual orientation.
This applies to civilian employees including any unlawful employment practice that occurs.
QUESTION: 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? -
ANSWER--Two french brothers launched a hot air balloon in 1783.
-French Aerostatic Corps' balloons accompanied the Armies of the French Revolution in 1794.
-Britain's Sir George Cayley greeted a glider in 1853. In 1861, Balloon Corps provided aerial
observation and reconnaissance during the Civil War.
QUESTION: Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October
1912, what is the oldest squadron in the USAF? - ANSWER-Aeronautical Divison created the 1st
Aero Squadron in 1913.
QUESTION: Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - ANSWER-Vernon Burge
William Ocker
,Page 3 of 85
Lamkey
QUESTION: What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? -
ANSWER-On 18 July 1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
Q; The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals
who engage in protected activity. - ANSWER-unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
QUESTION: DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - ANSWER-Equal Opportunity
Program
QUESTION: Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address
inappropriate behaviors or allegations once they are made aware? - ANSWER-Commanders and
Supervisors
QUESTION: With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to
complement the longstanding 1st Aero Squadron? - ANSWER-24
, Page 4 of 85
QUESTION: Brandishing the callsign "Fast Eddie" who was known as the "Ace of Aces" and held
the most awards for American aerial victories until World War II? - ANSWER-Edward V.
Rickenbacker
QUESTION: Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow
of Death"? - ANSWER-Eugene Bullard
QUESTION: What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior
leadership by sinking the German battleship Ostfriesland? - ANSWER-William Mitchell
QUESTION: Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929
that showcased the capability and potential of aerial refueling? - ANSWER-General Carl A.
Spaatz
QUESTION: Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated
daylight bombing campaigns against Germany? - ANSWER-General Ira C. Eaker
QUESTION: When was the US Army Air Forces established? - ANSWER-June 1941
