WAPS PFE flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Air Force Core Values

Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do are the three foundational values that guide all Air Force members' conduct.

Air Force Birthday

The Air Force became a separate service on 18 September 1947, when the National Security Act took effect, establishing the U.S. Air Force.

Air Force Song

Officially titled 'The U.S. Air Force,' it was written by Robert Crawford in 1939 and is played at official ceremonies and events.

MAJCOM

Major Command; a major subdivision of the Air Force directly subordinate to Headquarters Air Force, typically commanded by a four-star general.

Numbered Air Force

A subordinate echelon to a MAJCOM, typically commanded by a lieutenant general or major general, that oversees wings and operations.

Wing

The primary operational unit of the Air Force, usually commanded by a colonel, composed of groups, squadrons, and flights.

UCMJ Article 15

Nonjudicial punishment that allows commanders to impose punishment for minor offenses without a court-martial, including reduction, forfeiture, and restriction.

General Court-Martial

The most serious type of court-martial, reserved for major offenses and capable of imposing the most severe punishments, including death.

Military Whistleblower Protection

10 U.S.C. § 1034 prohibits reprisal against members who communicate with Congress or an Inspector General, protecting them from retaliation.

AFI 36-2903

The Air Force instruction governing dress and personal appearance, including uniform wear, grooming standards, and insignia placement.

Hand Salute

A gesture of respect rendered with the right hand, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm down, upper arm horizontal, and forearm at a 45-degree angle.

Enlisted Force Structure

The three-tier system: Junior Enlisted (E-1 to E-4), NCOs (E-5 to E-6), and Senior NCOs (E-7 to E-9), each with distinct leadership roles.

WAPS

Weighted Airman Promotion System; the competitive promotion system for E-5 and E-6 that considers SKT, PFE, time in grade, time in service, decorations, and performance.

CDC

Career Development Course; a self-study correspondence course required for upgrade training in many Air Force Specialty Codes.

EPR

Enlisted Performance Report; an evaluation form used for airmen in grades E-5 through E-8 to document performance and potential.

vMPF

Virtual Military Personnel Flight; a self-service online portal for airmen to update personal information and review personnel records.

EFMP

Exceptional Family Member Program; identifies and enrolls family members with special needs to ensure appropriate support and assignment consideration.

Air Force Fitness Assessment

A test with four components: 1.5-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, and abdominal circumference; scored as Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory.

TRICARE

The health care program for uniformed services members and their families, offering options such as Prime and Select.

AFW2

Air Force Wounded Warrior program; provides support and advocacy for seriously wounded, ill, and injured airmen and their families.

BAH

Basic Allowance for Housing; a tax-free monthly allowance based on duty station, pay grade, and dependency status to offset housing costs.

Blended Retirement System

The retirement system for members entering on or after 1 January 2018, combining a defined benefit pension with TSP matching contributions.

SGLI

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance; low-cost term life insurance automatically enrolled at $500,000 unless the member reduces coverage.

Situational Leadership

A leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard that adapts style-directing, coaching, supporting, or delegating-based on follower readiness.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A motivation theory proposing five levels of needs: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization, pursued in order.

Mission Command

A leadership philosophy emphasizing centralized intent and decentralized execution, allowing subordinates to adapt to changing conditions.

Airman Leadership School

The first level of enlisted professional military education, required for promotion to E-5, focusing on leadership and supervision fundamentals.

CCAF

Community College of the Air Force; awards associate degrees to enlisted members in technical fields, combining military and civilian education.

Tuition Assistance

A program that pays up to 100% of tuition for eligible courses, capped at $250 per semester hour and $4,500 per fiscal year.

NCO Academy

The intermediate level of enlisted professional military education for E-6, emphasizing leadership, management, and joint operations.

Air Force Memorial

Dedicated in 2006 in Arlington, Virginia; its three spires represent the missing man formation and the core values.

Article 15 Punishments

For enlisted members, maximum punishments may include reduction, forfeiture of pay, restriction, and extra duty, depending on grade and commander's authority.