Chapter 5 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are the primary components of the United States Armed Forces?
The components include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
How is the Department of Defense (DoD) structured?
The DoD is led by the Secretary of Defense and organized into military departments, combatant commands, and defense agencies.
What is the role of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)?
The JCS advises the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council on military matters.
What is the primary mission of the Department of the Air Force?
Its mission is to provide air, space, and cyber capabilities to protect and defend the United States.
How are military departments organized under the Secretary of Defense?
Each department is headed by a civilian Secretary, who oversees service-specific policies, operations, and budget.
What is the relationship between the military services and the combatant commands?
Military services organize, train, and equip forces, while combatant commands deploy and employ those forces.
What is the chain of command in the military?
The chain of command flows from the President to the Secretary of Defense and then to combatant commanders or military department leaders.
How do combatant commands differ from service commands?
Combatant commands are responsible for operational missions in specific geographic or functional areas, while service commands focus on training and readiness.
What are unified and specified commands?
Unified commands are joint commands with forces from multiple services, while specified commands typically involve one service.
What does the Total Force concept entail?
The Total Force includes active-duty, Reserve, Guard, and civilian components working together to accomplish the Air Force mission.
How does the Air National Guard support the Total Force?
The Air National Guard provides both state and federal capabilities, including disaster response and operational missions.
What are the primary organizational levels within the USAF?
The USAF is organized into major commands (MAJCOMs), numbered Air Forces, wings, groups, squadrons, and flights.
What is the role of a major command (MAJCOM)?
MAJCOMs oversee specific functional or geographic responsibilities, such as Air Combat Command or Air Mobility Command.
How is a wing structured within the USAF?
A wing is typically composed of operational, maintenance, and support groups, focusing on a specific mission area.
What are the responsibilities of a squadron?
Squadrons are the basic operational units responsible for specific mission execution, such as flying or maintenance.
What role does the Air Force Reserve play in the Total Force?
The Reserve provides trained personnel ready for activation in support of missions and contingencies.
