OTS PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who engage in
protected activity. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or
allegations once they are made aware? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To eradicate
unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Equal opportunity offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education, assessment,
training general assistance, and complaint resolution services.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Unlawful discrimination
The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - CORRECT 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.
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? - CORRECT
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.
,Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October 1912, what is the
oldest squadron in the USAF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero
Squadron in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅On 18 July 1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to complement the longstanding
1st Aero Squadron? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅24
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Edward V. Rickenbacker
Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by sinking the
German battleship Ostfriesland? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅William Mitchell
Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929 that showcased the
capability and potential of aerial refueling? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight bombing
campaigns against Germany? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅June 1941
,Who was the Chief of the Air Corps and later became the Commanding General of the US Army Air
Forces who under his command built the force up to nearly 2.5 million members and over 75,000
aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into World
War II? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Imperial Japan dealt a blow to the US at Pear Harbor in Hawaii sinking
several military battleships
What President and Executive Order abolished racial discrimination and segregation in the USAF? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In 1941, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial
discrimination with the services.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tuskegee Airmen
Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In 1941, the first
American volunteer group was organized to reinforce Nationalist China's efforts against Japanese
invaders. They were recruited under U.S. Presidential authority and left by Capt Clair Lee Chennault.
What was considered one of the key movements and support agencies during World War II that
eventually mustered an incredible strength of 150,000 members that served in duties to include
topographers, medical specialists, chemists, and aircraft mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
women's Army Auxiliary Corps were created in may 1942. Women served with distinction, replacing
men who could then be reassigned to combat and other vital duties.
What offensive during 20-25 February 1944 destroyed over 500 Luftwaffe fighters and killed 400 pilots?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Operation Argument
What event widely known as D-Day, launched 8,722 US Army Air Force sorties against German defenses
in France that trumped the German integrated air defense network? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Invasion
of Normandy
, What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Paul W. Airey
While minor damage was made against Japanese Forces, who led the event that boosted American
morale and shocked Japanese leaders during the war? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Doolittle Raid
What two events eventually forced the Japanese forces to surrender in World War II but led to a 5- year
standoff with the former Soviet Union? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A uranium bomb, "Little Boy" was
dropped on 6 August 1945, and three days later a plutonium bomb, "Fat man" was dropped on
Nagasaki.
When, what, and who created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅With victory in World War II, on 26 July 1947 President Harry S. Truman signed into law
the National Security Act of 1947 which created a separate and independent Department of the Air
Force.
Who was the first female in the USAF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Esther McGowin Blake
The _____________, otherwise known as ___________, created an air bridge into Berlin
that delivered supplies, food, medicine, and coal on USAF C-47 and C-54 cargo aircraft. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅-Berlin Aircraft
-Operation Vittles
Which war demonstrated and created new close air support and interdiction skills that tested the USAF
until an armistice was signed that created a demilitarized zone that separated a particular country by a
four-kilometer zone. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Korean War
Why was this event important?: Operations Safe Haven I and II or Operation Amigos Airlift. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅In May 1960, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and tidal waves ripped through
southern Cn Chile, leaving nearly 10,000 people dead and 250,000 homeless. The Department of
Defense and State Department agreed to provide humanitarian assistance. During the month-long
Amigos Airlift, the USAF airlifted over 1,000 tons of material to the stricken area.
The USAF will not tolerate _________, _________, or ______________against individuals who engage in
protected activity. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal
DAFI 36-2710 is the publication for what program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Equal Opportunity Program
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or
allegations once they are made aware? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Commanders and Supervisors
What is the primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To eradicate
unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment.
What are some of the key services offered by the Equal Opportunity offices? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Equal opportunity offices offer an array of counseling, medication, education, assessment,
training general assistance, and complaint resolution services.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Unlawful discrimination
The term unlawful discrimination is applied to what parties? - CORRECT 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.
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? - CORRECT
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.
,Consisting of 11 aircraft, 14 flying officers, and 39 enlisted mechanics by October 1912, what is the
oldest squadron in the USAF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Aeronautical Divison created the 1st Aero
Squadron in 1913.
Who were the first three American enlisted pilots? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Vernon Burge
William Ocker
Lamkey
What was a significant step toward the establishment of the Army Air Service? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅On 18 July 1914, a bill authorized the Signal Corps to establish an aviation section.
With the onset of WW1, how many additional squadrons were formed to complement the longstanding
1st Aero Squadron? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅24
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Edward V. Rickenbacker
Who was the first African American Pilot who wore the title of "The Black Swallow of Death"? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Eugene Bullard
What aviator coined as the "Father of the USAF" demonstrated his superior leadership by sinking the
German battleship Ostfriesland? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅William Mitchell
Which Chief of Staff of the Air Force launched the Question Mark mission in 1929 that showcased the
capability and potential of aerial refueling? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Carl A. Spaatz
Which General flew in the Question Mark mission and successfully demonstrated daylight bombing
campaigns against Germany? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Ira C. Eaker
When was the US Army Air Forces established? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅June 1941
,Who was the Chief of the Air Corps and later became the Commanding General of the US Army Air
Forces who under his command built the force up to nearly 2.5 million members and over 75,000
aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
What devastating event occurred on 7 December 1941 that subsequently brought the US into World
War II? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Imperial Japan dealt a blow to the US at Pear Harbor in Hawaii sinking
several military battleships
What President and Executive Order abolished racial discrimination and segregation in the USAF? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In 1941, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial
discrimination with the services.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tuskegee Airmen
Who were the Flying Tigers and who were they led by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In 1941, the first
American volunteer group was organized to reinforce Nationalist China's efforts against Japanese
invaders. They were recruited under U.S. Presidential authority and left by Capt Clair Lee Chennault.
What was considered one of the key movements and support agencies during World War II that
eventually mustered an incredible strength of 150,000 members that served in duties to include
topographers, medical specialists, chemists, and aircraft mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
women's Army Auxiliary Corps were created in may 1942. Women served with distinction, replacing
men who could then be reassigned to combat and other vital duties.
What offensive during 20-25 February 1944 destroyed over 500 Luftwaffe fighters and killed 400 pilots?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Operation Argument
What event widely known as D-Day, launched 8,722 US Army Air Force sorties against German defenses
in France that trumped the German integrated air defense network? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Invasion
of Normandy
, What enlisted member became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1967? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Paul W. Airey
While minor damage was made against Japanese Forces, who led the event that boosted American
morale and shocked Japanese leaders during the war? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Doolittle Raid
What two events eventually forced the Japanese forces to surrender in World War II but led to a 5- year
standoff with the former Soviet Union? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A uranium bomb, "Little Boy" was
dropped on 6 August 1945, and three days later a plutonium bomb, "Fat man" was dropped on
Nagasaki.
When, what, and who created a separate and independent Department of the Air Force? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅With victory in World War II, on 26 July 1947 President Harry S. Truman signed into law
the National Security Act of 1947 which created a separate and independent Department of the Air
Force.
Who was the first female in the USAF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Esther McGowin Blake
The _____________, otherwise known as ___________, created an air bridge into Berlin
that delivered supplies, food, medicine, and coal on USAF C-47 and C-54 cargo aircraft. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅-Berlin Aircraft
-Operation Vittles
Which war demonstrated and created new close air support and interdiction skills that tested the USAF
until an armistice was signed that created a demilitarized zone that separated a particular country by a
four-kilometer zone. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Korean War
Why was this event important?: Operations Safe Haven I and II or Operation Amigos Airlift. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅In May 1960, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and tidal waves ripped through
southern Cn Chile, leaving nearly 10,000 people dead and 250,000 homeless. The Department of
Defense and State Department agreed to provide humanitarian assistance. During the month-long
Amigos Airlift, the USAF airlifted over 1,000 tons of material to the stricken area.
