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Overview of Silver Wings National Test Study Guide (2014-2015)

This study guide provides foundational insights into the Silver Wings organization, including its history, objectives, and key components. Founded in 1952, originally as Angel Flight, Silver Wings emphasizes personal and professional development, civic awareness, and national service. It outlines important national projects, including the Signature National Project and Joint National Project, as well as upcoming national and area conclaves. Understanding the core values and operational structures is essential for aspiring members seeking to foster leadership and community service aligned with Air Force traditions.

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Overview of Silver Wings National Test Study Guide (2014-2015)

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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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