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When is saluting not required? - correct answer ✔✔When either staff or OTs are in PTG, but greetings of the day should still be rendered. What areas are no-salute areas? - correct answer ✔✔-any field or leadership event -assault/confidence courses -Blue Thunder -Vigilant Warrior -OTS track -the covered area between Gilbert Hall & Gilbert Hall annex or w/ approval of a DO or higher What areas are no-salute during instruction only? - correct answer ✔✔-drill pad -parade field -PCC When in a group of 4 OTs or less indoors, which OT renders the greeting of the day?
- correct answer ✔✔All of them! When in a group of 5 OTs or more indoors, which OT will render the greeting? - correct answer ✔✔The first OT in line True or False: OTs will call Gilbert Hall or Hoover Foyer to attention when commissioned officers enter or leave. - correct answer ✔✔False! True of False: OTs will NOT give the GoD to staff members transiting through the 22TRSS Break Room. - correct answer ✔✔True! But customs and courtesies should still be rendered.
When seating a class in an auditorium, what procedure will the flight leader follow? - correct answer ✔✔1) come to attn. @ front & center on stage
- call the class to attn. when the instructor enters the room What procedures will a flt. leader follow when dismissing a class from an auditorium? - correct answer ✔✔1) come to attn. @ front & center on stage
- Call "Class, prepare to dismiss"
- After the class collects their materials & stands at parade rest behind their seats, call them to attn. What will the flt leader add to the HUD in prep for class? - correct answer ✔✔-lesson title -instructor's rank & name -scheduled time for the lecture Where will the flight leader always sit? - correct answer ✔✔To the instructor's right When opening for a class in the flight room, the flight leader does WHAT second? - correct answer ✔✔1) stand at the front of the room
- calls the room to attn when the instructor enters When closing a classroom, the flight does WHAT third? - correct answer ✔✔1) stand
- push in his/her chair
- go to attn.
- Command "Flight, prepare for dismissal"
- After the flt collects their things & stands behind their chairs at parade rest, move back to the back of the room
- Call the rm. 2 attn.
- will call "Carry On" if the instructor fails to When will the flt leader NOT call the room to attn? - correct answer ✔✔When a lecture is in session or the same lesson will resume after a break
-changing uniforms -sleeping What illicit materials are grounds for dismissal from OTS? - correct answer ✔✔Any pornographic, offensive or degrading materials (DVDs, CDs, magazines, etc) Security Violation - correct answer ✔✔Occurs when: -an OT leaves his/her security drawer unlocked when absent -leaves his/her government issued laptop unattended -loses/leaves a CAC unattended Careless disposition of what other items/info constitute a security violation? - correct answer ✔✔-PII -money, stamps, financial statements -completed SOBs & other graded measurement materials -personal valuables What is the purpose of an OT stamp? - correct answer ✔✔To acknowledge that they've been counseled on a given subject, NOT to admit to said conduct If an OT wishes to make an immediate comment on a counseling document, what can s/he do? - correct answer ✔✔S/he may write on the back of the document & date it How long are OTs allowed for worship services? - correct answer ✔✔Up to 4 hours that can be extended on a case x case basis x the flt/cc Is a trainee to make all religious observances? - correct answer ✔✔No. Part of OTS is learning that the mission comes first. What publication(s) governs OT information system use & access? - correct answer ✔✔-AFI 1- -AFI 17-130, Air Force Cybersecurity Prgm Mgmt
Where may OTs user their personal electronic devices? - correct answer ✔✔The dorms & flt rms Scheduled Military Time (SMT) - correct answer ✔✔the period beginning w/ lights on & ending w/ the last scheduled trng event each day (no earlier than dining priority dinner on weekdays) Which of these are NOT OTS complex facilities: the DFAC, OTSAC, GIlbert Hall & Annex, PCC, OTS track, drill pad, volleyball court, athletic fields (closest to the drill pad), Fairchild Center (for study), OTS Express, the dorms, the Ritchey Center, or OTS Military Clothing Sales? - correct answer ✔✔The Ritchey Center! What is inside the authorized travel area? - correct answer ✔✔The metropolitan Montgomery area (Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook & Watumpka); outside this area is approved on a case x case basis x sq/cc or DO after a written itinerary signed x an instructor is submitted How can OTs request leave and under what circumstances? - correct answer ✔✔OTs can request leave IAW emergenices defined in 36- How can leave be requested? - correct answer ✔✔Emergencies must be submitted via the American Red Cross for verification @ 877-272-7337 & OTs will submit an AF Form 988 for sq/cc consideration -Guard & Reserve will coordinate w/ their home units Dining Priorities - correct answer ✔✔scheduled times when flight are required to arrive at the DFAC IDMTs (Independent Duty Medical Technicians) - correct answer ✔✔- provide basic medical care for OTs while at OTS
- provide medical profiles & coordinate referrals to the MTF -OTs will not seek treatment or appointments at the MTF without consulting w/ these first
- 978s are also required any time an OT is involved in a vehicle accident, injuries or no What are the OTS physical conditioning facilities? - correct answer ✔✔-OTS PCC -The Paperclip -volleyball courts -basketball court -OTS 1/4 mi. track What are the procedures for formation PT? - correct answer ✔✔1) ground & standardize all gear
- form up by squadrons facing the PT leader
- space double arms length apart on each side & from front to rear When will mess checkers/show sharks arrive for DP? - correct answer ✔✔These will arrive at the DFAC five minutes before their scheduled DP and work will as a team until the last flight has met their DP. What are mess checkers to do with their DP rosters after the last scheduled meal of the day? - correct answer ✔✔Place their DP rosters in their respective CQ binders. What authority does the Mess Checkers possess? - correct answer ✔✔The authority to clear flights into the DFAC early/late if won't inhibit any other flight's on-time entry. What is the primary responsibility of the chow shark? - correct answer ✔✔To ensure all OTs follow proper procedures in the DFAC. When will flights & OTs arrive for DP at the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔No more than three minutes before or after their scheduled DP. How is arrival time at the DFAC determined? - correct answer ✔✔This is determined by when the flight arrives at their initial respective hold lines.
What will OTs NOT bring into the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔Academic material or attachés/backpacks unless directed to be OTS staff. Where the flight leader halt their flight upon arrival at the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔At their respective hold line, then march the flight into an unoccupied bay. Do flights have an assigned bay at the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔No. Flights will use any available bay, transit route, and hold line. What will the flight leader do when the flight is in either the right or left bay? - correct answer ✔✔The flight leader will take the most direct and unobstructed route to within two paces of the mess checker, initiate a salute and say "Sir/ma'am, Flt # reports with a dining priority of ???. We arrived at ??:??." What will the mess checker say if the flight has arrived at the DFAC has arrived on time for DP? - correct answer ✔✔The mess checker will say "You have arrived on time, your flight may enter." If the flight arrives outside their window, s/he will say "You have arrived early/late, you may enter." Mess checkers will report early/late arrivals to the ADO as directed. What will the flight leader say/do in response to the mess checker after being admitted to the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔The flight leader will salute, give the greeting of the day, return to their flight and wait to enter the DFAC. (The mess checker will always drop the salute first, regardless of rank.) How will flights arrive at the DFAC in the event of inclement weather? - correct answer ✔✔-OTs will remain in the academic building until they can enter the DFAC by the most direct route available. -If the right & left bays are filled, flights will march under the overhang, using as much of it as possible. Up to six flights may seek shelter under it. What is the back up hold position if the center overhang of the DFAC is full in the event of inclement weather? - correct answer ✔✔The PCC.
What are the mechanics of talking in the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔If allowed, only at tables, not with other tables. The Chow Shark & OTS staff will ensure that the noise level remains at a reasonable volume. True or False: OTs may not leave the table for additional food & drink. - correct answer ✔✔False! OTs will push in their chairs, come to attn, & proceed down the serving line using the row they entered. Upon return, they will put down their food, come to attn, then sit. What's the procedure for leaving the table at the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔1) Place napkins in the plate.
- OTs in positions 2 & 3 will pass their tray items & trays to OTs in positions 1 & 4 respectively w/out stacking the glasses inside each other *if there's an odd number, one OT will carry his/her own tray
- OTs will stand, don gear, ground chairs to the right, go to attn behind the chair, & leave How will the guidon bearer leave the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔S/he will exit the DFAC from the front & proceed to march single file to his/her respective area How will the flight depart the DFAC? - correct answer ✔✔OTs will form up in line formation in the designated area & wait for remaining flight members. Once everyone's present, the flight leader will march the flight to the next training event. Air Force Mission - correct answer ✔✔To fly, fight, and win... in air, space, and cyberspace. OTS Mission - correct answer ✔✔To educate and train officers of character who are committed to the AF core values - equipped to lead and ready to win. Code of Conduct, Article 1 - correct answer ✔✔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.
Code of Conduct, Article 2 - correct answer ✔✔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. Code of Conduct, Article 3 - correct answer ✔✔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. Code of Conduct, Article 4 - correct answer ✔✔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. Code of Conduct, Article 5 - correct answer ✔✔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. Code of Conduct, Article 6 - correct answer ✔✔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. Officer Federal Oath of Office - correct answer ✔✔"I, (Full Name), having been appointed a (Rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God (optional)." Officer State Oath of Office - correct answer ✔✔I, (full name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the State of (your state) against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of (your state); that I will make this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully
Distance - correct answer ✔✔The space from front to rear between units; between individuals, measured at 40 inches from chest to back. Column formation - correct answer ✔✔The arrangement of units side by side with guide and element leaders to the head Line formation - correct answer ✔✔The arrangement of units one behind the other with the guide and element leader to the extreme right flank. Inverted column formation - correct answer ✔✔The arrangement of units placed side by side with the guide and element leaders to the rear. Inverted line formation - correct answer ✔✔The arrangement of units one behind the other with the guide and element leaders to the extreme left flank. Who will act as road guard for flights of 10 or fewer OTs? - correct answer ✔✔The Flight Leader How will a flight march when travelling along a roadway? - correct answer ✔✔By marching with as few elements as possible as practical (usually two) and in the designated running lane. If there is no designated running lane, OTs will march against traffic. How do you form a single file line when in a column formation of two or more elements? - correct answer ✔✔The command is "COLUMN OF FILES FROM THE RIGHT/LEFT, FORWARD MARCH!" How does the flight respond to the command to form a single file from two or more elements? - correct answer ✔✔- The guide takes the position in front of the file that will move first on the informational command
- On the preparatory command, the element leader of the first element to march will turn his/her head 45 degrees to the right/left & command "FORWARD!" -Simultaneously, the remaining element leaders likewise turn their heads & command "STAND FAST!"
- On "MARCH," the first element to march goes
- Element leaders in each remaining element call "FORWARD, MARCH!" as the last OT passes
- All element will incline to the left/right, depending on the direction of the initiating element Who will hold the door for the initial flight? - correct answer ✔✔The element leader Who will hold the door for the initial element leader? - correct answer ✔✔The flight leader, who will also be the last person to enter the building How will the OTIC disband a detail? - correct answer ✔✔-Call "Detail, HALT! COVER."
- Call "DISMISSED" if entering a building or leaving the general area How will a flight member join the flight while it's already marching? - correct answer ✔✔-The member will salute & state "Sir/ma'am, OT/2LT (NAME) REQUESTS PERMISSION TO JOIN THE FLIGHT" -Flight leader will salute & instruct the OT/2LT to "FALL IN" or "SIZE YOURSELF IN" if the formation has been previously sized How does the OTIC relinquish the flight to the flight leader? - correct answer ✔✔-The OTIC & flight leader will exchange salutes -The flight leader will instruct the OTIC to "FALL IN" or "SIZE YOURSELF IN" if the formation has been previously sized
- The flight leader will direct the flight "FLIGHT 2-10 AT MY COMMAND" before giving any other direction What does the flight pennant signify? - correct answer ✔✔A flight's ability to march without OTS staff supervision. Until awarded, OTS staff will escort flights to all activities that require transit orders. True or False: OTS stuff will render salute (as necessary) after a pennant as awarded. - correct answer ✔✔True! Who may march alone? - correct answer ✔✔-OTs to and from work details.
- Halt the flight.
- Call in the road guards.
- Render the appropriate courtesies to the vehicle. What will flight leaders do in the event of a vehicle that fails to observe safety precautions or follow road directions? - correct answer ✔✔Road guards will report the time, place, type of vehicle, license number (if known), and description of the violation to their instructor. When will flight guidons be carried? - correct answer ✔✔From start to end of the academic day while marching from one location to another on Maxwell AFB, except when specifically instructed not to by staff or the OTSMAN. SQUADRON guidons are for official functions only. What events will the guidon be carried to? - correct answer ✔✔All events including Project X/LRC, but not to field events held off complex and PT. If there is no guidon holder at an event, what will the guidon bearer do with the guidon? - correct answer ✔✔The guidon bearer will make every effort to ensure the guidon is stored/displayed properly and will not become a safety hazard. How will the guidon bearer carry the guidon? - correct answer ✔✔In the right hand. S/he will position the ferrule six inches from the ground when the flight is marching and touching the right foot when the flight is halted. Who is responsible for storing the guidon and under what conditions? - correct answer ✔✔The flight guide will do so in the appropriate rack when not in use. Guidons shall not be placed with the tip of the ornament on the ground or with the pennant wrapped tightly around the staff. Where shall the guidon be stored during any drill or parade practice? - correct answer ✔✔On the first set of bleachers. How will the guidon be stored if carried into a building that does not have a storage rack? - correct answer ✔✔The guidon shall be carried inside with the guide and placed out of the way, leaning into a corner that will not fall.
How will marching take place under PFCON NORMAL? - correct answer ✔✔Normal ops. How will marching take place under PFCON ALPHA? - correct answer ✔✔Normal ops. How will marching take place under PFCON BRAVO? - correct answer ✔✔Normal ops. How will marching take place under PFCON CHARLIE? - correct answer ✔✔Outside activities are canceled. Movement around OTS Complex is authorized in order to meet schedule requirements or as directed by OTS staff. March AT EASE in details to enhance situational awareness. How will marching take place under PFCON DELTA? - correct answer ✔✔Outside activities are canceled. Movement between buildings is restricted to essential personnel only or as directed by OTS staff. When moving between buildings, spread out and move quickly as individuals, not any type of formation.
