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Loadmaster Career Field Structure (73 cards)

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What identifies the Operations career field?

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The initial “1”

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What AFSC would a Loadmaster Superintendent have?

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1A291

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A Shred out identifies what?

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Expertise within a career field. Loadmaster’s do not have a shred out.

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Aircrew members will have which two characters at the start of their AFSC’s?

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1: Operations Career Group
2: Aircrew Career Field

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Whose specialty is noted with a 2?

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Aircraft Loadmaster

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What does the AFECD contain?

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It contains mandatory requirements and restrictions for AFSC entry or retraining.

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What does the K prefix mean?

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Loadmaster with an Aircrew Instructor Qualification

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What is the SEI?

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The three character code that identifies special experience & training, not otherwise identified in the personnel data system.

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What is included in the CFETP?

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List requirements for each skill level, any applicable training, and qualifications, a list of approved assignment locations, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) requirements

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What does the SEI identify?

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The SEI specifically identifies what airframe a loadmaster is currently and previously qualified on.

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AFI 36-2101

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Classifying Military Personnel identifies the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), the career field, the specialty, and the skill levels in that specialty.

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(1)A2X1 - What does this portion of the AFSC identify?

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Operations Career Group

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1(A)2X1 - What does this portion of the AFSC identify?

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Aircrew Career Field

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1A(2)X1 - What does this portion of the AFSC identify?

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Loadmaster career field sub-division

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1A2(X)1 - What does this portion of the AFSC identify?

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AFSC Skill level

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1A2X(1) - What does this portion of the AFSC identify?

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Specific Air Force Code and completes the code

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1A2(1)1 - What AFSC is this?

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Loadmaster: Helper

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1A2(3)1 - What AFSC is this?

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Loadmaster: Apprentice

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1A2(5)1 - What AFSC is this?

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Loadmaster: Journeyman

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1A2(7)1 - What AFSC is this?

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Loadmaster: Craftsman

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1A2(9)1 - What AFSC is this?

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Loadmaster: Superintendent

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What is the AFECD?

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The Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory is the official directory for all military enlisted classification descriptions, codes, and identifiers.

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What does the “T” prefix mean?

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A loadmaster with a Formal Training Instructor qualification

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What does the “Q” prefix mean?

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A loadmaster with an Evaluator qualification

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What's another way to further your loadmaster qualifications?
with the Special Experience Identifier (SEI)
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What does the SEI specifically identify?
what airframe a loadmaster is currently and previously qualified on
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what is the CFETP designed to do?
designed to ensure individuals in AFSC receive comprehensive and effective training at the appropriate phases of their career
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How is the CFETP used at unit levels?
Supervisors and trainers use PART 2 to identify, plan, and conduct training commensurate with the overall goals of this plan.
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What is your focus as a loadmaster apprentice?
Training
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What are two of the requirements to receive your 5-level?
* Maintain currency and qualifications | * Successful AF Form 8 (check ride)
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At which skill level would you expect to perform staff functions?
Aircraft loadmaster craftsman: 1A271
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A loadmaster _________ is responsible for allocating personnel and equipment
Superintendent
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Which skill level(s) require you to remain current and qualified as a loadmaster?
All: 3-9
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What is the Instructor Loadmaster's primary duty?
To fly with student loadmasters
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Who reviews a student's training folder prior to each training flight?
Instructor Loadmaster
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What is the Flight examiner's primary duty?
Administer flight examinations
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The Flight Examiner works directly for whom?
Squadron Commander
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What is the minimum rank for JAI?
SrA
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What does the CRW loadmaster do?
Acts as a liason between airlift users and theater airlift support forces
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Which pheonix mission supports the vice president?
Pheonix Silver
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Which pheonix mission supports the President?
Pheonix banner
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Which pheonix mission supports white house-directed missions when not supporting the president or the vice president?
Pheonix Copper
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To be eligible to fly the pheonix missions, you will be required to accomplish additional training established by
The air force and your wing
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A what will the CRW attend?
Joint military conferences, and plan airlift loads for exercise contingencies, and war plans.
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What will the CRW be responsible for?
Training field users in cargo preparations and aircraft load planning
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The CRW will frequently deploy as
An airfield ramp coordinator or team chief
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JAI requirements are
* SrA | * One year of experience in airdrop load rigging
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What are the 2 career fields that can be certified as JAI's?
1A2X1 & 2T2X1
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Who is the extra set of eyes for inspecting loads rigged for airdrop in the aircraft?
Joint Airdrop Inspector
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Why is the extra inspection needed when doing an airdrop?
Due to the Increased risk involved
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Who is the resident loadmaster subject matter expert?
Examiner Loadmaster
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Who is responsible for conducting classes in specific loadmaster duties or general knowledge items.
Instructor Loadmaster
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What are Instructor Loadmasters responsible for?
Providing thorough preflight briefings and critiques
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The instructor should then ________ & ________ the proper method of executing those duties
Explain; demonstrate
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Who is responsible for conducting classes in specific loadmaster duties or general knowledge items?
Instructor Loadmaster
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When and where was TACC formed?
1 June 1992 in Scott afb, Illinois
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How many directorate make up TACC
8
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What are some examples of close watch missions?
Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR), | Aero-medical Evacuation (AE)
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What are the four main mission categories of TACC?
Air lift Air refueling Aero-medical Operational support
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What does the JA/ATT program offer for military services?
An opportunity to develop tactics and procedures jointly and to increase proficiency in airdrop, assault landing and mobility operations
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What are the primary duties of a Contingency Response Wing (CRW)?
Manage and control air mobility resources during deployments
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What functions does a CRW provide for a new airfield installation?
``` Command and control Communications Aerial port services Maintenance Security Weather Intelligence ```
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What is a CRW's primary mission?
Employ rapid deployable cross functional teams to quickly open forward air bases in an expeditionary environment to meet combat commanders needs.
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What type of operations might the crew perform on a planned or "NO NOTICE" basis?
Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training (JA/ATT) Tracker support Contingency or emergency releaf mission
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Who is responsible for training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields in remote locations and extend air mobility commands ability to deploy people and equipment around the globe.
Contingency Response Wing (CRW)
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What mission type would serve people in need? i.e. natural disasters
Humanitarian
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What mission type provides safe, comfortable and reliable air transportation for the president, Vice president, cabinet, members of congress, and other high-ranking American and foreign dignitaries?
Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM)
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What mission type is designed to provide airborne and continuation training in a joint services environment.
Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training Mission (JA/ATT)
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What mission type recieves command and control attention such as Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR), Aero-medical Evacuation (AE).
Close Watch Missions
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What mission type has DV flights, familiarization, incentive, spouse orientation?
Air Force Orientation Flight
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What is the hub for planning and directing airlift and tanker aircraft operations and around the world
The Tanker Airlift Contol Center (TACC)
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What is the AMC direct reporting unit responsible for tasking and controlling operational missions for all activities involving forces supporting US Transportation Command's global air mobility mission.
The Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC)
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What provides the capability to conduct air mobility operations anywhere in the world and help sustain them in a conflict.
TACC

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