General, Lieutenant, or Colonel: Which Rank Will You Reach in the Air Force?

By: Brian Whitney

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Are you ready to Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win as the Air Force slogan says? Serving in any one of America's armed forces is an honor. It says a lot about anyone that does so, but it takes a particular person to become an officer in the military, and when it comes to the military, the United States Air Force is one of the most prestigious military branches in America. If you think it would be an honor to serve in the Air Force, imagine what it would be like to be an officer.

Of course, you might have to work your way up in the ranks, but you know that you have what it takes to become an officer: your leadership skills are off the charts, an incredibly hard worker, intelligent, have a strategic mind, and you know what to take control of a situation. The Air Force is going to want to move you up the ranks if you're willing to put in the work to do so. The only question is, would you rise to the rank of General, Lieutenant, or Colonel? Take this quiz to find out. Unless you're afraid to fly or course, then you might want to try something else for a career.

Can you handle being told what to do?

Sure, I like learning from others.

I can deal with it.
No, I need to be the leader.

I hate it.

How confident are you?

I'm not very confident.

I am pretty confident.
I'm extremely confident.

It depends on what you're talking about.

Would it freak you out to have people's lives depend on your decisions?

More than you know.

Yes, but I could handle it.
Not at all.

Yes, but I would not show it.

Are you in good shape?

I'm could use a few more trips to the gym.

I am working on it.
I am in amazing shape.

I am in awful shape.

Are you a hero IRL?

What?

I like to think so.
Sure. They don't all wear capes you know.

I try.

What is your educational level?

I have a high school diploma.

I've graduated from college.
I have a master's degree.

Who wants to know?

Are you honest at all times?

That doesn't seem like a smart way to live.

That is my goal.
Yes, I never lie.

I lie a lot. Is that going to be an issue?

How much charisma do you have?

I really don't know.

I have some charisma.
I ooze it out of every pore.

I would like to think I have a lot.

Are you a leader among your friends?

No, it's too much pressure.

It depends on the situation.
Always.

Yes, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Would you consider yourself organized?

I get by.

I'm fairly organized.
I'm extremely organized.

What were you saying? I forgot.

Are you a good poker player?

I have never played.

I am a solid poker player.
I am awesome at playing poker.

I stink at it.

How would you handle it if you thought you heard a prowler?

I'd run out of the house screaming for help.

I'd call the police.
I would go investigate and handle the situation.

I'd go back to sleep.

How good do you look in uniform?

Not so great to be honest.

I don't look bad in a uniform.
I look pretty good in a uniform.

I look amazing in a uniform.

How patriotic are you?

Honestly, not that much.

I'm quite patriotic.
I bleed red with and blue.

That isn't really my thing.

Do you ever forget appointments?

Yeah, I just did that the other day.

It isn't often that I forget appointments.
Never.

Doesn't everyone?

How would people describe you?

They'd say that I'm cool.

They'd say that I'm capable.
They'd say that I'm brilliant.

They'd say that I'm wise.

What military movie is your favorite?

"Rescue Dawn."

"Independence Day."
"Dunkirk."

"Air Force One."

Do you worry a lot?

I worry pretty much constantly.

I don't worry any more than most people.
I never worry: that is a waste of time.

I worry on occasion.

Do you like to make speeches?

God no.

No, but I am good at it.
I love it.

I don't mind.

Do you like to debate?

I hate it.

I don't mind a good argument.
I love it.

If I am in the right mood.

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

You mean this week?

No, I live a mellow life.
Of course not!

Yes, but it was a long time ago.

You just won 50 thousand dollars, what do you do?

I party!

I buy a new car.
I invest it.

I go on a trip.

What is the most number of people you've supervised?

I've never supervised anyone.

I've supervised between one and ten people.
I've supervised between10 and 100 people.

I supervised over 100 people.

What do you do if you're wrong?

I try and hide it.

I admit it, but try to deflect a little.
I admit it and learn from it.

I deny it.

When was the last time you totally panicked?

I panicked this week.

The last time I panicked was this year.
It was a long time ago.

I don't think I ever have.

Are you good with dogs?

Sure, but they are too much work.

Yes, I have one.
Yes, I have more than one.

I don't like them.

What old school rapper would you be?

Snoop Dogg.

Dr. Dre.
Chuck D.

Will Smith.

Do you get along with the people you work with?

I can't stand most of them.

I get along with some of them.
Yes, even if we disagree.

I make it a point to.

What motivates you?

Money.

Love.
Power

Being the best I can be.

Do you tend to get good job evaluations?

Job? I don't have a job.

For the most part, I get good job evaluations.
Usually, I get good job evaluations.

I always get good job reviews.

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