ADP-1 The Army Flashcards
What publication covers The Army?
ADP-1
What is Landpower?
Landpower is the ability–by threat, force, or occupation–to gain, sustain, and exploit control over land, resources, and people.
Why does the Army exist?
To defend the Nation and protect our Nation’s interests.
In what four strategic roles does the Army support the joint force?
Shaping operational environments. Preventing conflict. Prevailing in large-scale ground combat operations. Consolidating gains.
What are the Army’s 5 essential characteristics?
Trust. Honorable service. Military expertise. Stewardship. Esprit de corps.
What are the 3 components of the Total Army?
The Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve.
In which domains does the Army operate?
Land. Air. Maritime. Space. Cyberspace.
What is unified action?
The synchronization, coordination, and integration of the activities of governmental and nongovernmental entities with military operations to acheive unity of effort.
What is the function of the Operating Force?
The Operating force consists of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
What is the function of the Institutional Force?
The Institutional force mans, trains, equips, and ensures the readiness of all Army forces.
What are the Army’s core competencies?
Prompt and sustained land combat. Combined arms operations. Special operations. Set and sustain the theater for the joint force. Integrate national, multinational, and joint power on land.
What is mission command?
A decentralized command and control approach that empowers subordinates and is necessary for success in complex and ambiguous environments.
What is the Army’s mission?
to deploy, fight, and win our Nation’s wars by
providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
What objectives must the Army meet to achieve its vision?
Man. Organize. Train. Equip. Lead.
How many campaign streamers adorn the Army flag?
190
What is the motto of the Army’s seal?
This We’ll Defend
What are the symbols on the Army seal and what do they represent?
Roman cuirass - strength and defense. Sword, esponton, musket, cannon, and mortar - Army implements. Drums - public notification of purpose. Phrygian cap and sword - constant readiness to preserve the US.
Why is trust between soldiers so important?
Crucial for completing the mission effectively as a team and entrusting our lives to one another.
How does the Army accomplish its mission?
Organizing, equipping, and training Army forces for combat operations; integrating our capabilities with the other Armed Services, and remaining ready while preparing for the future.
Who supports both the Operating and Institutional forces?
Army Civilians
