CLINET SYSTEMS PIPELINE BLOCK 1 Flashcards
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1
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What does AFSC stand for?
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Air Force Specialty Code
AFSC is used to identify specific job roles within the Air Force.
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How many positions does an AFSC code consist of?
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Five distinct positions plus a shred-out
Each position in the AFSC code provides specific information about the job.
3
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What does the first position of an AFSC represent?
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Specific AFSC
This indicates the specific job description within the Air Force.
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What does the second position of an AFSC indicate?
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Skill level
This reflects the level of expertise or experience required for the job.
5
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What is represented by the third position in an AFSC?
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Career field subdivision
This categorizes the job into a more specific area within the broader career field.
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What does the fourth position of an AFSC denote?
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Career field
This indicates the broader category of jobs that the specific AFSC belongs to.
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What is the fifth position in an AFSC related to?
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Career group
This groups related career fields together under a common designation.
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True or False: An AFSC code is only used for enlisted personnel in the Air Force.
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True
The AFSC system is specifically designed for enlisted members.
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What does the Air Force e-Publishing website provide?
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Access to current policy and guidance for all Air Force, MAJCOMs, FOAs, DRUs, combatant command or MAJCOM equivalent customers vital for operations and mission accomplishment.
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What is the purpose of Protected View?
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To prevent viruses when editing is not necessary.
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Fill in the blank: The e-Publishing website is vital for __________ and mission accomplishment.
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[operations]
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True or False: The e-Publishing website is only for Air Force personnel.
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False
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What does MAJCOM stand for?
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[Major Command]
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What are FOAs in the context of the Air Force?
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[Field Operating Agencies]
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What does DRU stand for?
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[Direct Reporting Unit]
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What is the main focus of the Air Force as stated in the document?
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Training, Fighting, Winning!
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What is the significance of the e-Publishing site for combatant commands?
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Provides essential publications and forms for effective operations.
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What does ETIMS stand for?
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Enhanced Technical Information Management System
ETIMS serves as a database for electronic Technical Orders.
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What are Technical Orders (TOs)?
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Military orders that provide step-by-step instructions for operation and maintenance of Air Force systems and equipment
TOs are essential for ensuring proper procedures are followed.
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Who manages the Technical Orders?
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The organization’s TO Distribution Office (TODO)
TODO oversees the distribution and management of TOs.
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True or False: ETIMS is used for managing physical documents.
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False
ETIMS specifically manages electronic Technical Orders.
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Fill in the blank: Technical Orders provide _______ for Airmen.
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step-by-step instructions
These instructions are critical for the operation and maintenance of equipment.
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What is the general description of an Air Force client’s duties?
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To deploy, sustain, configure, manage, troubleshoot, repair or replace voice, data, hardware, software, video network, telephone, and cryptographic client devices in fixed and deployed environments.
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What are the specific hands-on qualifications based on?
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Your duty position.
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What tasks may be included in sustaining operating systems?
* Effective troubleshooting
* Repair
* System performance analysis
* Managing client users' accounts
* Managing organizational client device accounts
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True or False: Client Systems Duties only involve hardware management.
False
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Fill in the blank: The Air Force's client systems responsibilities include managing _______.
client users' accounts
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What may be required for client systems in both fixed and deployed environments?
Troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of client devices.
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What is a key aspect of the training for Air Force client systems personnel?
Hands-on Qualification training.
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What types of devices are included in the duties of client systems?
* Voice devices
* Data devices
* Hardware
* Software
* Video network devices
* Telephone devices
* Cryptographic client devices
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What is the primary focus of client systems personnel in the Air Force?
To ensure the functionality and performance of client devices.
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True or False: Client systems personnel do not need to manage software.
False
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What is the purpose of the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD)?
It serves as a comprehensive guide detailing duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for various Air Force enlisted specialties.
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How often is the AFECD updated?
Twice a year.
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What does the AFECD provide for the enlisted force?
It provides the occupations structure.
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What are the minimum requirements described in the AFECD?
The minimum mandatory qualifications for personnel.
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True or False: The AFECD is only relevant for officer assignments.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The AFECD is a critical tool for _______.
[personnel assignments and career management]
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What does the AFECD outline for Air Force enlisted personnel?
Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
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What does AFJQS stand for?
Air Force Job Qualification Standard
## Footnote
The AFJQS is a framework used to outline job duties and tasks in the Air Force.
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What is the purpose of the AFJQS?
To describe job type or duty position and measure an Airman's ability to serve
## Footnote
It serves as a comprehensive task list that outlines specific tasks for training and evaluation.
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Who uses the AFJQS?
Supervisors and trainers
## Footnote
They utilize it to plan, conduct, and document training for Airmen.
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What type of tasks does the AFJQS include?
Discrete, tangible tasks
## Footnote
These tasks are measurable and relevant to an Airman's job performance.
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True or False: The AFJQS is only a theoretical framework without practical application.
False
## Footnote
The AFJQS is designed to be practical, providing a clear framework for training and evaluation.
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Fill in the blank: The AFJQS offers a framework of _______ that measure an Airman's ability to serve.
tasks
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What is the significance of the AFJQS in training?
It provides a structured approach to training and assessment
## Footnote
This ensures that Airmen are adequately prepared for their roles.
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What does CFETP stand for?
Career Field Education Training Plan
## Footnote
The CFETP is a framework for managing training programs in the military.
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What is the purpose of the CFETP?
To provide a consolidated framework for commanders, training managers, supervisors, and trainers to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective and efficient development program
## Footnote
This framework helps in organizing training efforts and ensuring they meet organizational goals.
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What role does the CFETP serve for supervisors?
It helps supervisors identify training and development at the appropriate point in an individual's career
## Footnote
This is crucial for ensuring personnel receive the right training when they need it.
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What does the CFETP list in relation to training?
Training courses available in the occupational series, sources of training, and the training delivery method
## Footnote
This information is essential for both planning and executing training programs.
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True or False: The CFETP is only useful for training managers.
False
## Footnote
The CFETP is beneficial for commanders, supervisors, trainers, and all involved in training management.
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Fill in the blank: The CFETP serves as a management tool to plan, manage, conduct, and evaluate a _______.
training program
## Footnote
This emphasizes the importance of structured training in military operations.
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What does AFSC stand for?
Air Force Specialty Code
## Footnote
AFSC identifies specific job roles and responsibilities within the Air Force.
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How does the Career Group categorize AFSCs?
In terms of their relationship to the Air Force Mission
## Footnote
This categorization provides insight into the type of work performed by personnel.
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What is a Career Field?
A functional grouping of personnel requiring the same knowledge and skills
## Footnote
For example, the 1D career field is Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
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What are the first three characters of an AFSC used for?
To form the Career Field Subdivision
## Footnote
This subdivision groups personnel with related work requirements and qualifications.
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List the Skill Levels in AFSC.
* 1
* 3 (Apprentice)
* 5 (Journeyman)
* 7 (Craftsman)
* 9 (Superintendent)
## Footnote
Skill levels indicate the degree of experience within a specific AFSC.
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What does the Specialty Code identify?
A specific AFSC
## Footnote
In this context, it refers to Cyber Defensive Operations.
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What is the Shred-Out in Cyber Defensive Operations?
The specific part of Cyber Defensive Operations related to your job
## Footnote
In this case, it is Q, which stands for Enterprise Operations.
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True or False: The Career Field Subdivision consists of unrelated work requirements.
False
## Footnote
It consists of personnel with related work requirements and qualifications.
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Fill in the blank: The Skill Level indicates the specific degree of _______ an individual obtains within a particular AFSC.
experience
## Footnote
Skill levels range from Apprentice to Superintendent.
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What is Air Education and Training Command (AETC)?
Major Command (MAJCOM) responsible for the recruiting, training, and education of Air Force personnel
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What is the role of an AETC Training Manager (TM)?
An instructional systems specialist who serves as the liaison between the schoolhouse, training pipeline managers, training requirements quota managers, Numbered Air Force, and MAJCOM training functions
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Who appoints the Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM)?
The functional manager
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What does the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) contain?
The official directory for all military enlisted classification descriptions, codes, and identifiers
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What is the purpose of the Air Force Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS)?
A comprehensive task list that describes a particular job type or duty position
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What is the function of the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA)?
Supports the Air Force, MAJCOMs, and Commanders through the employment of management consultant services
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What does the Air Force Manpower Document (AFMD) provide?
Missions for the Air Force’s major subdivisions who report directly to Headquarters Air Force
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What is an Air Force Qualification Training Package (AFQTP)?
An instructional course designed for use at the unit to qualify or aid qualification in a duty position, program, or on a piece of equipment
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Define Air Force Specialty (AFS).
A group of positions (with the same title and code) that require common qualifications
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What is the role of the Air University/Air Force Career Development Academy (AFCDA)?
Provides access to the Extension Course Institute
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What information does the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) identify?
Life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources, and minimum core task requirements for a specialty
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What is Qualification Training (TQT)?
Ensures personnel maintain proficiency in performing mission-critical tasks in a CBRNE environment
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What does C4ISR stand for?
Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organizational structures, personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to support a commander's exercise of command and control
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What is Computer Based Training (CBT)?
A forum for training in which the student learns via a computer terminal
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What does the Course Objective List (COL) identify?
Tasks and knowledge requirements and respective standards provided to achieve a 3-skill level
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What is the Course Resource Estimate (CRE)?
Well-developed, initial estimated costs associated with training
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What is a Course Training Standard (CTS)?
A standard developed for all courses not governed by an STS, including specialized training packages and computer-based training courses
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What does Cyber Fundamentals (CF) cover?
A range of topics including network fundamentals, routing and switching, server appliances, client systems, cyber security
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What is the definition of Cyberspace Operations (CO)?
The employment of cyber capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace
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What is a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)?
Air Force subdivisions directly subordinate to the CSAF
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What is the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)?
Derived from the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework and Joint Cyberspace Training & Certification Standards
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What information does the Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA) contain?
Specific MAJCOM procedures, fund cite instructions, reporting instructions, and listings for formal courses
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What is the purpose of the Education with Industry (EWI) program?
To improve the technical, professional, and management competencies of participating students
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Define Enlisted Cyber Education Opportunities (ECEO).
Provides training to develop NCOs' technical education and skills for diverse career fields
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What does Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) consist of?
A mix of formal training and informal training to qualify and upgrade Airmen in each skill level
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What is Enterprise Information Management (EIM)?
A set of strategies for organizational management of all aspects of enterprise data as information assets
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What is an Enterprise Information System (EIS)?
A portfolio of services that bring about Enterprise Information Management (EIM) capabilities
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What is the role of a Field Operating Agency (FOA)?
Subdivisions of the Air Force directly supporting specific missions
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What is a Functional Authority (FA)?
Designated General Officers and members of the Senior Executive Service providing oversight and functional advisory roles
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What does a Functional Area Manager (FAM) oversee?
Management and oversight of all personnel and equipment within a specific functional area
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What is a High Performance Team (HPT)?
Consists of SMEs nominated by MFMs
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What is the purpose of the Individual Training Plan (ITP)?
Used in myTraining to document training
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What is Information Management (IM)?
The planning, budgeting, manipulating, and controlling of information throughout its life cycle
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Define Information Systems (IS).
Set of information resources organized for various information processes
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What is Initial Qualification Training (IQT)?
Training needed to qualify personnel for basic duties in an assigned position
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What is Initial Skills Training (IST)?
A formal school’s course that results in an AFSC 3-skill level award
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What is Instructional System Design (ISD)?
A deliberate and orderly process for planning, developing, implementing, and managing instructional systems
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What is the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)?
The standard Air Force system for maintenance information
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What is Knowledge Management (KM)?
Handling, directing, governing, or controlling of natural knowledge processes within an organization
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What does Knowledge Operations (KO) involve?
Application and adaptation of Knowledge Management into daily AF operations
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What is a Learning Program (LP)?
Developed to help support OJT and upgrade training as part of the AFSC’s CFETP
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What must Learning Programs (LPs) contain?
Information on basic principles, techniques, and procedures common to an AFSC
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What is the role of a Learning Program Manager (LPM)?
Responsible for the development of assigned AFSC shred Learning Programs
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What defines a Major Command (MAJCOM)?
A major Air Force subdivision having a specific portion of the Air Force mission
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What do MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFM) advise on?
Utilization and training issues related to 1D7XX/X
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What is a Master Task Listing (MTL)?
A comprehensive list of all tasks performed within a work center
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What is Mission Qualification Training (MQT)?
Training needed to qualify personnel to perform their specific unit mission
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What is the purpose of Mission Readiness Training (MRT)?
To ensure an organization's ability to fulfill core mission responsibilities
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What does the Occupational Analysis Report (OAR) show?
Results of an occupational survey of tasks performed within a particular AFSC
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What is On-the-Job Training (OJT)?
Hands-on training conducted to certify personnel in both upgrade and job qualification training
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What does the Quality Assurance (QA) program ensure?
Programs, functions, processes, equipment, systems, end items, or services meet or exceed mission requirements
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What is a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)?
A member of the unit, not permanently assigned to a QA program
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What do Field Education and Training Plans (CFETP) record?
Records management information
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What are Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) positions awarded based on?
Grade, installation needs, and individual performance potential
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What does Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) facilitate?
Easier and faster building and deploying of information capabilities
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What is a COMSEC Qualification Training Package (QTP)?
Composite of lesson plans, test material, instructions, policy, doctrine, and procedures for training
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What is the Specialty Training Requirements Team (STRT)?
A meeting chaired by the AFCFM with MAJCOM FMs, AETC Training Managers, SMEs, and HQ AETC Occupational Analysis Division in attendance
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What does the Specialty Training Standard (STS) describe?
An Air Force specialty in terms of tasks and knowledge for Airmen
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What is a System Training Plan (STP)?
A living document explaining the training needed for a system
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What is a Task Module (TM)?
A group of tasks performed together within an AFS requiring common knowledge, skills, and abilities
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What is the Training Planning Team (TPT)?
Comprised of the same personnel as a STRT, involved in training development
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What is Training Requirements Analysis (TRA)?
A detailed analysis of tasks for a particular AFSC
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What is a Unit Type Code (UTC)?
A five-character alphanumeric code identifying a specific force package
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What is Upgrade Training (UGT)?
Training that leads to the award of a higher skill level
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What does the Department of the Air Force (DAF) handle?
Operations to secure, configure, operate, extend, maintain, and sustain DoD cyberspace
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What are Procedures and Guidelines (PPG)?
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What is the mandatory educational requirement for Apprentice (3 Level) Training?
High School is mandatory
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What is required for the award and retention of the AFSC in Apprentice (3 Level) Training?
Maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130 and AFMAN 17-1301
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What course must be completed for award of the 3-skill level in Apprentice Training?
Career field-specific Apprentice course
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What training is required for Journeyman (5 Level) Training?
Completion of 1D73X and AFSC-specific 5-Level Learning Programs
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What is the prerequisite experience for Journeyman (5 Level) Training?
Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1D7XX/X
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What must individuals maintain for the award and retention of the AFSC in Journeyman Training?
Local network access IAW AFI 17-130 and AFMAN 17-1301
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What is the implementation requirement for entry into formal journeyman upgrade training?
Assigned to their first duty station
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What knowledge qualifications apply to Craftsman (7 Level) Training?
All 1D75X knowledge qualifications
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What is required for award and retention of the AFSC in Craftsman (7 Level) Training?
Maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130 and AFMAN 17-1301
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What initiates entry into OJT for Craftsman (7 Level) Training?
Obtaining the necessary rank and skill level
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What is mandatory for upgrade to Senior Enlisted Leader (9 Level)?
Completion of E6ACW1D79X 00AA Cyber Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Course
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What experience is required for Senior Enlisted Leader (9 Level) Training?
Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1D77X
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What is the role of the Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM)?
Provides policy, guidance, and oversight for career field management, education, and training
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What does the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) establish?
The occupational structure of the Air Force enlisted force
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What does the Air Force Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS) describe?
A comprehensive task list for a particular job type or duty position
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What is a Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)?
A comprehensive core training document identifying education and training requirements
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What defines Core Competency?
An integrated bundle of expert knowledge and organizational skills inherent to a career field
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What are Core Tasks?
Tasks identified by AFCFMs as minimum qualification requirements for an AFSC
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What is the role of a High Performance Team (HPT)?
Responsible for innovating force development requirements for Total Force Cyber Airmen
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What is Initial Qualification Training (IQT)?
Training needed to qualify personnel for basic duties in an assigned position
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What is the purpose of the Learning Program (LP)?
To support OJT and upgrade training as part of the AFSC’s CFETP
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What does Mission Qualification Training (MQT) follow?
Initial Qualification Training (IQT)
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What is the purpose of On-the-Job Training (OJT)?
To certify personnel in both upgrade and job qualification training
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What type of hazards can Client Systems Operators encounter?
Chemical, Office, Tools, Electrical Hazards
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What must be documented on AF Form 457?
Any hazard that cannot be immediately mitigated
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What does DAFI 90-802 provide?
An overarching framework for Air Force Risk Management
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What three factors are measured when considering human factors in risk management?
* Psychological * Physical * Organizational
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What is a Straight-Through patch cable used for?
To connect a computer to a router or switch
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What type of devices does a Crossover cable connect?
Like devices to each other
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What is the fourth digit of your AFSC used to identify?
Specialty code
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What is the AF Form 623 used for?
Individual Training Record
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What is the first character of an AFSC called?
Career group
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Is it true that WAPS testing has been eliminated for E7 - E9 promotions?
True
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Is the Systems Operations career field new AFSC 1D7X1K?
False
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What is the initial skill level award course for enlisted personnel called?
Initial Skills Training (IST)
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Who develops AFJQSs/AFQTPs to support tasks relating to Cyber Defense Operations?
81st TRSS/TSQ (Q-Flight)
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What does Proficiency training aim to achieve?
Increase skills and knowledge beyond the minimum required for upgrade
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The first two characters of your AFSC combined are called a _______.
career field subdivision
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The upgrade progression for your career field is to complete your 5 skill level and then onto your 7 skill level.
False
