ADP 1 Flashcards

0
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When was the American Continental Army Established?

A

14 June 1775

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1
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What does ADP 1 covers?

A

The army

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2
Q

How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?

A

Over 180

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3
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What is the Army’s vision for its three strategic roles?

A

Prevent, Shape and Win

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4
Q

What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?

A

The Constitution

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5
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Who determines the size and organization of the Army?

A

Congress

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6
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What is the Army’s Mission?

A

The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint force

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7
Q

If Soldiers do not have “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” what can be the outcome?

A

Soldiers will only follow those orders given and only out of fear of consequences and will not take initiative

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8
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What does trust at all levels of Leadership depend on?

A

Candor

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9
Q

What usually keeps professional Soldiers in the Army?

A

Families

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10
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What does Certification Measure?

A

competence, character, and commitment

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11
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What is Professional competence?

A

mastery of specific skills

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12
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What must an individual do to become a Professional?

A

become certified in their job or tasks

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13
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What is an Oath?

A

an individual moral commitment made publicly

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14
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Is the Constitutional oath legally binding?

A

Yes

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15
Q

What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by esprit de corps?

A

we should always respect our history and traditions

16
Q

What is Discipline?

A

the behavior tempered by high standards of conduct and performance and reflects the self-control necessary in the face of temptation, obstacles, and adversity, and the fear to do the harder right instead of the easier wrong

17
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What is Pride?

A

recognition that obstacles, adversity, and fear can be mastered through discipline and teamwork

18
Q

What is the size of a Squad?

A

6-9 Soldiers

19
Q

What is the size of a Platoon?

A

16-44 Soldiers

20
Q

What is the size of a Company?

A

62-190 Soldiers

21
Q

What is the Size of a Battalion?

A

300-1000

22
Q

What is the size of a Brigade?

A

3000-5000

23
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What is the size of a Division?

A

10,000-15,000

24
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What is the size of a Corps?

A

20,000- 45,000

25
Q

What is the size of an Army?

A

50,000 or more

26
Q

How do Leaders prepare subordinates?

A

by empowering them to operate autonomously without constant directions and giving them responsibility

27
Q

How does the Army Shape Leaders?

A

Through tough realistic training to gain experience, education, leader development, and encouraging responsibility

28
Q

What is the percentage of Americans that Serve in the Military?

A

Less than one-half of one percent and only about half of those serving are Soldiers

29
Q

Who did the U.S. fight during the War of 1812?

A

The British

30
Q

What was the year that the Army fought Mexico in “The Mexican War”?

A

1846

31
Q

What was gained from the Mexican War?

A

The Nation’s borders were extended to the Pacific Ocean

32
Q

When did the Civil War begin?

A

1861

33
Q

When was the War with Spain?

A

1898

34
Q

When did the U.S mass the Largest Army in its History?

A

During world war 2

35
Q

What is the Longest War in U.S. Military History and how long did it last?

A

The war in Afghanistan and currently it is has been over 12 years of fighting

36
Q

What War had the more Casualties than any other War?

A

The Civil war

37
Q

How many Divisions did the Army have during World War II?

A

89