AFCAT Military Aptitude 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In military chain of command, which principle ensures that each subordinate reports to only one superior?
- Unity of command (Correct answer)
- Unity of effort
- Span of control
- Chain of authority
Correct answer: Unity of command
Unity of command ensures each subordinate has only one direct superior, preventing conflicting orders.
Question 2: A military convoy must travel 480 km. The lead vehicle averages 60 km/h for the first half and 80 km/h for the second half. What is the total travel time?
- 7 hours (Correct answer)
- 7.5 hours
- 6.5 hours
- 8 hours
Correct answer: 7 hours
First 240 km at 60 km/h = 4 hours; second 240 km at 80 km/h = 3 hours; total = 7 hours.
Question 3: Which military rank insignia in the Indian Air Force is represented by a crown above a star?
- Air Vice Marshal (Correct answer)
- Air Commodore
- Air Marshal
- Group Captain
Correct answer: Air Vice Marshal
An Air Vice Marshal's insignia includes a crown above a star along with crossed sword and baton.
Question 4: During a patrol, a soldier observes the enemy at a bearing of 045°. After moving 500 m due north, the bearing to the same enemy position is 090°. How far is the enemy from the second observation point?
- 500 m (Correct answer)
- 707 m
- 1000 m
- 250 m
Correct answer: 500 m
With a 90° bearing from the new position and 45° from the original, the geometry yields an enemy distance of 500 m east of the second point.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the concept of 'fire and maneuver' in infantry tactics?
- One element suppresses the enemy while another moves to a better position (Correct answer)
- Both elements advance simultaneously under heavy fire
- One element retreats while the other provides covering fire
- All elements fire simultaneously before advancing
Correct answer: One element suppresses the enemy while another moves to a better position
Fire and maneuver involves one element pinning the enemy with suppressive fire while another element advances or flanks.
Question 6: In military map reading, the grid reference '347582' refers to which type of reference?
- Six-figure grid reference (Correct answer)
- Four-figure grid reference
- Eight-figure grid reference
- Bearing reference
Correct answer: Six-figure grid reference
A six-figure grid reference (3 digits easting + 3 digits northing) locates a point to within 100 meters on a military map.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of the IAF's AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft?
- Provide airborne radar surveillance and battle management (Correct answer)
- Conduct long-range strategic bombing missions
- Perform aerial refueling of fighter aircraft
- Transport troops and equipment rapidly
Correct answer: Provide airborne radar surveillance and battle management
AWACS aircraft provide 360-degree radar coverage, early warning of threats, and coordinate air battle management.
AFCAT Military Aptitude 2
In military chain of command, which principle ensures that each subordinate reports to only one superior?