Modern Air Force and Cold War Terms

A rocket propelled vehicle that carries a weapon or warhead is a ______________.

He was the first Chief of Staff of the new independent Air Force.

Prevention of war by convincing an ememy that if 'he' attacks, he will be 'nuked' is_____.

A worldwide organization formed in 1945 by the Allies to maintain international peace.

_____ are military forces not part of the regular military.

The Cold War essentially created a _____ _____ between the US and Russia.

The seizure of a country's military and political power is a _______.

An object that orbits another object in space, such as a planet is a_________.

Cargo Planes used by the US Air Force during the Berlin Airlift included all the following airplanes, EXCEPT:

The Western Allies included the following countries________________.

A strategy for rebuilding the countries of Europe and repelling communism after WWII.

Through the National Security Act, Congress created a separate Air Force in ________.

The transportation of personnel or material by air is __________

Gen Spaatz, first AF Chief of Staff led all of the following major operating commands, EXCEPT:

A ______ is a powerful, dominant country that has nuclear weapons.d

The Strategic Triad includes ICBMs, SLBMs, and _______________.

The Berlin Airlift convinced US leaders that a ______ was needed.

Western Allies prevented the Soviet takeover of West Berlin through this 'campaign'/mission:

The two main cargo aircraft of the Berlin Airlift were the_________.

A ______ is a form of government in which people choose their leaders by voting.