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SW National Test 2014-2015 Study Guide

SW National Test 2014-2015 Study Guide. Basic SW Knowledge. Motto: Knowledge, wisdom and courage to serve Colors Blue - Representing the sky above and the Airpower we support White - Representing the purity of our intent and our loyalty to our country Objectives Personal Development

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SW National Test 2014-2015 Study Guide

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  1. SW National Test2014-2015 Study Guide

  2. Basic SW Knowledge • Motto: Knowledge, wisdom and courage to serve • Colors • Blue - Representing the sky above and the Airpower we support • White - Representing the purity of our intent and our loyalty to our country • Objectives • Personal Development • Professional Development • Civic Awareness • On Silver Wings • Official National Silver Wings newsletter

  3. Basic SW Knowledge • Founded at University of Omaha, 1952 • Originally known as Angel Flight • SW Crest • Symbolizes the strength of the organization, wings representing the chapters which are held up by the torch of knowledge. • JNP—Joint National Project • Reaching Out • Each candidate class needs 20 hours • SNP—Signature National Project • National Defense • SWM—Silver Wings National Manual • Basic manual for Silver Wings and describes national policies and procedures.

  4. Conclaves • A University may submit a bid to host NATCON/ARCON at the upcoming conclave • Voting Members • One delegate from each chapter • Region Presidents • NATCON—National Conclave • Held in Chicago (CHICON) April 2015 • Opportunity for SW and AAS members from every Area/Region to meet, attend business sessions, vote on important topics and much more. • ARCON—Area/Region Conclave • There are 11 Area/Regions, nationwide • Held by a Chapter/Squadron in your region • Opportunity for SW and AAS members within a region to meet, attend business sessions, vote on important topics etc.

  5. Associate Member Process • Orientation Workshop • Professional Workshop • Military Workshop • Community Service Event • Fundraising Event • Formal Event • Arnold Air Society educational workshop • Parliamentary Procedures Workshop • Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised

  6. National Headquarters • Voted in at NATCON by the SW General Assembly Silver Wings National Headquarters • Currently held at Auburn University • SW National President • Ms. Christina Aycock Arnold Air Society National Headquarters • Currently held at Rochester Institute of Technology • AAS National President • C/Brig. Gen. John McCartney

  7. Executive Management Center • Co-Executive Directors • Brig. Gen. Dan Woodward • Maj. Gen. Maggie Woodward • Objectives of EMC • To provide a point of contact for chapter presidents • To centralize management at a national level • To provide continuity each year as National HQ changes • To provide a point of contact with other agencies such as Air Force HQ, AFROTC HQ, and AFA • Permanent headquarters that stores history about Silver Wings and its chapters

  8. Acronyms to Know • AAS • Arnold Air Society • EMC • Executive Management Center • PAS • Professor of Aerospace Studies • NAC • National Administrative Consultant • NHP • National Honorary President • SWM • Silver Wings National Manual • NCOP • National Chief of Protocol • NBC • National Business Chair • RP • Region President • AFA • Air Force Association • JNP • Joint National Project • SNP • Signature National Project

  9. Arnold Air Society • Founded at University of Cincinnati, 1947 • Three Objectives • To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates, in particular within the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. • To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers. • To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force • Colors • White—purity of our intent • Red—for the blood shed • Blue—for the skies we fly • Gold—for our warrior spirit and our wings

  10. Air Force Ranks

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