The web-based quiz system was developed originally back in 2000 to assist in ASEV preparation for the aircrews at McGuire. The system was first populated with both the KC-10 and C-141 MQFs. A separate version of the program was installed on a Travis AFB web server and the C-5 basic MQF was added. In order to better serve the Traditional Reservice aircrew population the system was moved to a web server outside the boundaries of the Air Force network. This enabled access from personal computers making it easily available for all.

 

People often ask if they can have a copy. The program is actually a series of server-based pages that interact with a SQL database. There is no easy way to "install" it on a personal computer. The code that makes up the system is written using HTML, Javascript and VBScript for the active server pages. To add MQFs to the database, they must be transformed from the source document (normally MS Word) produced by AMC A3V or other source into a format like what you have in an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet can then be imported into the SQL server. Here are the key fields:

 

  • Question Number
  • Question
  • Answer A
  • Answer B
  • Answer C
  • Answer D
  • Correct Answer
  • Reg/AFI Reference
  • Paragraph or Page

 

Occasionally, non-aircrew related quizes are added to the system. They have included The Airman's Manual, ORM and Safety, and other UCI prep materials.

 

The system was written by and is currently maintained by Colonel (Retired) Mike Polhemus. Despite living the good retired life, he continues to support the system as a hobby. In other words, if something goes wrong, don't give him too much crap...you get what you pay for! Colonel Polhemus served for more than 25 years with most of his aviation career spent in the KC-10. He also proudly claims to be a Maintainer and a Port Dog, having had the opportunity to command both types of organizations.