ADP-1 Flashcards
When was the American Continental Army Established
14 June 1775
How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?
over 180
.What is the Army’s vision for its three strategic roles?
Prevent, Shape, Win
What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?
The Constitution
Who determines the size and organization of the Army?
Congress
What is the Army’s Mission?
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
What are the 7 Army Values?
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
What does Certification Measure?
competence, character, and commitment
What is Professional competence?
mastery of specific skills
What must an individual do to become a Professional?
become certified in their job or tasks
What is an oath?
an individual moral commitment made publicly
Is the Constitutional oath legally binding?
yes
How is loss of discipline on the part of our Soldiers exploited by the Enemy?
through enemy propaganda
What must small-unit leaders do to prevent our Soldiers from retaliating in response to an Enemy’s unethical acts?
maintain discipline and ensure that the conduct of Soldiers remains within ethical and moral boundaries
What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by esprit de corps?
we should always respect our history and traditions
How does the Army emphasize esprit de corps and tradition and history?
through the practice of our customs, our traditions, and conducting ceremonies
How do Units and organizations preserve their unit histories and display them?
unit distinctive insignia and by maintaining written account of the unit’s history
What is the hallmark of units with high esprit de corps?
Soldiers display a high lever of Discipline and Pride
What is Discipline?
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
What is Pride?
recognition that obstacles, adversity, and fear can be mastered through discipline and teamwork
What does Esprit de corps say about a Soldier or unit?
that the Soldier or unit has high motivation, discipline, and morale
What are the 4 primary missions of the Armed Forces that may require large numbers of ground forces or the ready availability of large numbers of Soldiers?
- counter terrorism and irregular warfare 2.Stability and counterinsurgency operations 3. War 4.The defense of our homeland and support of civil authorities
What are the Army’s two Core Competencies that are indispensable contributions to the joint force?
combined arms maneuver and wide area security
What are the levels of Command and the Rank that Generally Commands them?
Squad=SSG, Platoon=LT/SFC, Company=Captain/1SG, Battalion=LTC/CSM, Brigade=COL/CSM, Division=Major General/CSM, Corps=Lieutenant General/CSM, Army=General/CSM
What is the size of a Squad?
6-9 Soldiers
What is the size of a Platoon?
16-44 Soldiers
What is the size of a Company?
62-190 Soldiers
What is the size of a Battalion?
300-1000
What is the size of a Brigade?
3000-5000
What is the size of a Division?
10,000-15,000
What is the size of a Corps?
20,000-45,000
What is the size of an Army?
50,000 or more
What is Joint Interdependence?
The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines working together
What are the two things that the Army Must invest in for the Future of the Army to be combat ready for any environment?
Training and Leader Development
Where does the Army currently plan to “Prioritize its assets” for possible future conflicts?
the Pacific and the Middle East
What is the Army’s Greatest Asset?
The All-Volunteer Force
What is Leadership?
Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the unit’s mission and improve the organization
How does the Army Shape Leaders?
Through tough realistic training to gain experience, education, leader development, and encouraging responsibility
What is the difference between the Operating Force and the Generating Force?
The Operating Force is units that are ready and prepared to deploy for combat. The Generating Force prepares the Operating Forces to perform their mission (example is OTC’s (National Training Centers), SGL’s at SLC, ALC and WLC)
What does the Army Flag Honor?
The Army Flag Honors all those who served and are serving and a reminder of the Nation’s struggle to remain Free
Who did the U.S. fight during the War of 1812?
The British
What was the year that the Army fought Mexico in “The Mexican War”?
1846
What was gained from the Mexican War?
The Nation’s borders were extended to the Pacific Ocean
When did the Civil War begin?
1861
When was the War with Spain?
1898
When did the U.S mass the Largest Army in its History?
during WW2
What is the Longest War in U.S. Military History and how long did it last?
The war in Afghanistan and currently it is has been over 12 years of fighting
What War had the more Casualties than any other War?
The Civil War
How many Divisions did the Army have during World War II?
89
