ADP 1 The Army Flashcards

1
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When was the American Continental Army established?

A

14 June 1775

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2
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How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?

A

Over 180

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3
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What does the uniform of the Army represent for Soldiers?

A

For Soldiers it means that they have become part of something bigger than themselves, a chance to serve their country and to change the world. It also means danger, long separations, grinding fatigue and stress.

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4
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What does the uniform of the Army represent for Families?

A

A source of both pride and anxiety knowing the sacrifices that lay ahead.

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5
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What does the uniform of the Army represent for the American Civilians?

A

Soldiers represent patriotism and selfless service, men and women in whom the nation takes collective pride.

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6
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What is Land Domain?

A

It is the most complex of all domains and also where most countries are capable of a defense as most are unable to afford Navy’s, Air Forces and other forms of defense.

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7
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What is Unified Land Operations?

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It is the synchronization of our efforts between both joint services, government agencies, partner nations, and military forces from partnered nations.

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8
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What is the main goal for united Land operations?

(Tasks)

O.D.S.D

A

To combine offensive tasks, defensive tasks, stability tasks, and DSCA tasks with joint services from partnered nations.

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9
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What are the 3 strategic roles of the army?

P.S.W

A

Prevent, Shape and Win.

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10
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What is meant by the Army’s role to “Prevent”?

C.U.D.T.A

A

It means that other countries believe that our force is credible, unbeatable, rapidly deployable, highly trained, well equipped and always ready to assists our allies and protect Unites States interests.

C. Credible 
U. Unbeatable 
D. Rapidly Deployable 
T. Trained well 
A. Assist Allies
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What is meant by the Army’s role to “Shape”?

Assist

A

The army’s role to shape is to assist other nations, shape their training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves.

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What is meant by the Army’s role to Win?

A

We must be able to attack and defend successfully against enemy ground forces.

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13
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What U.S code governs the Army?

A

Title 10 United States Code (USC)

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14
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What Department of Defense Directive governs the Army?

A

DODD 5100.01

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15
Q

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

A

The Constitution

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16
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Who determines the size and organization of the Army?

A

Congress

17
Q

Where does the Army get its mission from?

A

Title 10 United States Code and Department of defense directive 5100.01

18
Q

What is the Army’s mission?

A

to fight and win the nations wars through prompt and sustained Land combat as part of the joint force

19
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How does the Army accomplish its mission?

A

By organizing, equipping, and training Army forces for prompt and sustained combat operations; integrating our capabilities with other armed services; accomplish all missions assigned by the president, Secretary of Defense, combatant commanders; remaining ready while prepared for the future

20
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What is the “Dual Nature” of the Army?

A

A military department and a military profession.

21
Q

What are the 4 essential characteristics of or profession?

M.E.H.S

A

Military Expertise, honorable service, esprit de corp, stewardship

22
Q

What is catalyst to developing the trust between Soldiers?

A

The Army Values

23
Q

What are 7 Army Values?

A

LDRSHIP

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Integrity, Personal Courage.

24
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How does the Army impart professional knowledge?

A

Through training and education at every level.

25
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What is wide area security?

A

The ability of Land power to secure, control populations, resources and terrain within a joint operational area.

26
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What are stability operations?

A

The tactical tasks that the army conducts to improve conditions for non-combatants within areas of operations outside the United States.

27
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What are the basic tasks of stability operations?

S.S.C

A

Provide Security, Exercise Control, Provide life sustaining support such as food and water.

28
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What are the more complex tasks of stability operations?

A

Governance and economic development