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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 Reservist 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. From there, the system has
exploded, offering MQF support for almost all mobility platforms across several MAJCOMs.
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
- Answer E
- 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.
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