ADP 1-Army Flashcards
What is congress intent and requirements for the army?
To provide an army that is capable in conjunction with the other armed forces
—–requirements are
Preserving the peace and security
Supporting the nations policies
Implementing the nations objectives
Overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts
What army doctrine publication covers the army?
ADP 1
What does the department of defense directive 5100.01 charges the army to do?
Organize, train, equip, and provide forces with expeditionary and campaign qualities
What is the mission of the United States army?
To fight and win the nations wars through prompt and sustained land combat as part of the joint forces
What are four broad fields that we develop and maintain professional knowledge?
Military technical field
Moral ethical field
Political cultural field
Leader development
The Army profession recognizes two communities of practice. What are they?
Profession of arms
Army civilian corps
What does Article 6 of the constitution requires that every member of the army profession—military or civilian, enlisted or officer do?
They shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support this constitution
Units and organizations preserve their. Unit histories and display them in unit distinctive insignia. Name two unit distinctive insignias?
Unit crests and patches
What is esprit de corps?
Have pride, a sense of accomplishment in doing a good job or seeing a subordinate develop, and shared values
The current defense strategic guidance specifies the 11 primary missions of the us armed forces. What are the 11 primary missions?
Deter aggression Project power Counter weapons of mass destruction Operate effectively in cyberspace Operate effectively in space Maintain a nuclear deterrent Defend the homeland Provide a stabilizing presence Conduct counter insurgency operations Conduct humanitarian, disaster relief, and other operations
What core competences does the army provide to joint force commanders?
Combined arms maneuver & wide area security
What enabling competences does the Army provide to joint force commanders?
Support security cooperation
Tailor forces for the combatant commander
Conduct entry operations
Provide flexible mission command
Support joint and Army Forces
Support domestic civil authorities
Mobilize and integrate the reserve components
What is wide security?
The ability of land power to secure and control populations, resources, and terrain within a joint operational area
What is force tailoring?
The process of determining the right mix of forces and sequence of their deployment in support of a joint force commander
What are the four structural factors that give the army it’s ability to expand rapidly?
Maintain a strong cadre of Noncommissioned and mid-grade officers
Invest significantly in army special operations forces
The army requires a ready and accessible reserve force
The army depends upon the nations industrial base
What is operational adaptability and what is it base on?
Is the board measure of the army’s utility. It is based on the recognition that we cannot predict the next conflict, disaster, or crisis
What is most important determinant of combat power
Intangible leadership
What are the two reserve components?
Army reserve and army national guard
Who is the commander and chief of the regular army?
The president of the United States
The army national guard has a duel role based on the constitution. What is the duel role?
That of a state military force and it responds to natural disasters and other domestic emergencies
Who controls the army national guard?
Their respective governors until mobilized for federal service
Who makes up the members of the army reserves?
Citizen soldiers mobilized when required
What type of support do the army reserves provide to the regular army during a crisis
Trained soldiers that augment headquarters and fill vacancies
The reserves makes up what percentage of the army’s organized units?
One-fifth
What branch of service has the largest civilian workforce in the DOD?
the Army
What title governs the army civilian corp?
Title 5, USC
The army is divided into two functions, what are the two functions?
Operating forces & generating forces
Generating forces focuses on 12 department tasks. What are the 12 task?
Recruiting Maintaining Organizing Servicing Supplying Training Mobilizing Demobilizing Administering Constructing military equipment Equipping Constructing buildings
What date was the continental army established?
June 14, 1775
Name some revolutionary war streamers?
Boston Charleston Long Island Princeton Trenton & Yorktown
During the war of 1812, the army earned 6 streamers. What are the 6 streamers?
Bladensburg Canada Chippewa Lundy's lane McHenry New Orleans
Name some streamers earned in the civil war?
Atlanta Bull run Gettysburg Nashville Sumpter & valley
How many streamers did the army earn from WW2?
38
Name some streamers from Vietnamese war?
Counter offense phases 2-7
Cease fire
What year was dictator Manuel Noriega removed from power in panama?
1989
Name the 3 streamers earned in southwest Asia?
Cease-fire
Defense of Saudi Arabia
Liberation and defense of Kuwait
Name some streamers earned fur the war on terrorism?
Global war on terrorism
Iraqi surge
Liberation of Afghanistan & Iraq
National resolution
