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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
Jan 28 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
602

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (9/10), Guest 71 (5/10), Guest 74 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

1948

1946

1947

1945

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the higher education institution where students train to become officers in the U.S. Air Force? Hint

Naval Academy

West Point

U.S. Air Force Academy

U.S. War College

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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

Airman Basic

Airman First Class

Airman

Lieutenant

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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

General

Tech Seargent

Staff Seargent

Senior Airman

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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

Air National Guard

Navy

Army

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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

Vice President

President

General

Major General

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Question 10 of 10

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

Lackland AFB

Randolph AFB

Miramar

Peterson 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 education institution where students train to become officers in the U.S. Air Force?

Answer: U.S. Air Force Academy

The U.S. Air Force Academy is a military academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that educates and trains cadets to become officers in the United States Air Force and Space Force. It combines rigorous academic programs with physical training and leadership development to prepare graduates for military service.

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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