ADP and ADRP 1 Flashcards
When was the American Continental Army created?
14 June 1775
How many Campaign and Battle Streamers does the Army Flag have?
Sergeant Major, there are over 180 Campaign and Battle Streamers on the Army Flag
What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Soldiers?
Sergeant Major, for Soldiers it means that they have become part of something far bigger than themselves, a chance to serve their Country and to Change the World. It also means danger, long separations, grinding fatigue, and stress.
What does the uniform of the Army represent for Families?
Sergeant Major it is a source of both Pride and Anxiety, knowing the sacrifices ahead
What does the uniform of the Army represent for Veterans?
Sergeant Major it represents one of the most important periods of their lives, pride in awards and decorations, and sometimes intense emotional and physical distress
What does the uniform of the Army represent for the American Civilians?
Sergeant Major, it represents that Soldiers represent Patriotism and Selfless Service, men and women in whom the Nation takes collective pride
What is the Land Domain?
Sergeant Major Land Domain is the most complex of all Combat Domains and also where most countries are capable of having a defense as some are unable to afford Navies, Air Forces and other forms of defense.
What is Unified Land Operations?
Sergeant Major, Land Operations is the synchronization of our efforts between Joint Services, other government agencies, other partner Nations and other Military Forces from other partner nations
What is the main goal of Unified Land Operations?
Sergeant Major, the goal of Unified Land Operations is to combine Offensive tasks, Defensive tasks, Stability tasks, and Defense Support of Civil authorities (DSCA) in coordination with Joint Services, other Government Agencies, other partner nations, and other Military Forces from partner nations.
The Army’s Vision captures the Three Strategic Roles of the Army what are they?
Sergeant Major, the Army’s vision captures Prevent, Shape and Win as the three strategic roles
What is meant by the Army’s role to Prevent?
Sergeant Major, The Army’s role to prevent means that countries believe that our Force is Credible, Unbeatable, Rapidly Deployable, Highly Trained, Well Equipped and Always Ready to assist our Allies and protect the U.S. interests
What is meant by the Army’s role to Shape?
Sergeant Major, The Army’s role to Shape is to assist other nations to shape their own training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves
What is meant by the Army’s role to Win?
Sergeant Major, the Army’s role to win means, we must be able to Attack and Defend successfully against Enemy ground forces.
What U.S. Code governs the Army?
Sergeant Major, United States Code Title 10 governs the Army
What Department of Defense Directive governs the Army?
Sergeant Major, Department of Defense Directive 5100.01 governs the Army
What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?
Sergeant Major, The U.S. Constitution gives the President Authority as the Commander and Chief
Who determines the size and organization of the Army?
Sergeant Major, The United States Congress determines the size and organization of the Army
Where does Congress get the Authority to determine the size and organization of the Army?
Sergeant Major, The Constitution gives Congress the authority to determine the size and organization of the Army
Where does the Army get it’s Mission from?
Title 10 United States Code and Department of Defense Directive 5100.01
What is the Army’s Mission?
Sergeant Major, 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
How does the Army Accomplish it’s Mission?
Sergeant Major, the Army accomplishes its mission by Organizing, Equipping, and Training Army forces for prompt and sustained Combat incident to operations on land; Integrating our capabilities with those of the other Armed Services; Accomplishing all missions assigned by the President, Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders; Remaining ready while preparing for the future
What is the “Dual Nature” of the Army?
Sergeant Major, the dual nature of the Army is to have a a Military Department and be part of a Military Profession
What are the 5 Essential Characteristics of our Profession?
Segeant Major, the five essential characteristics of our profession are:
- Trust
- Honorable Service
- Military Expertise
- Stewardship of the Profession
- Esprit De Corps
What 5 things does the Army’s ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the Nation depends on?
Sergeant Major, the five things the Army’s does to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the nation depends on:
- Trust between Soldiers.
- Trust between Soldiers and Leaders.
- Trust between Soldiers and Army Civilians.
- Trust among Soldiers, their Families, and the Army.
- Trust between the Army and the American people.
What is the Army Ethic?
Sergeant Major, Army ethic is the heart of the Army and the inspiration for our shared professional identity.
What is the Motto of the Army’s Seal?
Sergeant Major, the Motto of the Army as it appears on the seal is “This We’ll Defend”
What does Ethics provide to the Army Profession?
Sergeant Major, ethics provides the moral basis for why our Army exists
Where does our Army get its Ethics heritage?
Sergeant Major, the Army gets its ethics heritage from philosophical heritage, theological and cultural traditions, and the historical legacy that frame our Nation
What are the American values and universal rights and where do they originate?
Sergeant Major, the American Values and universal rights are “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” and come the U.S. Constitution
What is the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?
Sergeant Major, the Preamble to the Constitution of the United Sates is, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
What do Army professionals base their decisions and actions on?
Sergeant Major, Army Professionals base their decisions and actions on the moral principles of the Army Ethic, ensuring the protection of the inalienable rights of all people
What are the 4 Legal foundations of the Army Profession?
Sergeant Major, the four legal foundations of the Army Profession are:
- The U.S. Constitution
- Titles 5, 10, 32, USC • Treaties
- Status-of-forces agreements
- Law of war
What are the 5 Legal foundations of the Individual as Professional?
Sergeant Major, the five legal foundations of an individual as a professional are:
- Oaths for: Enlistment, Commission, and for Office
- USC—Standards of Exemplary Conduct
- UCMJ
- Rules of engagement and
- Soldier’s Rules
Who and when was the Army created?
Sergeant Major, The Continental Congress created the U.S. Army on 14 June 1776
What was the mission the Continental Congress gave the Army?
Sergeant Major, the mission the Continental Congress gave to the U.S. Army was to defend what would become the United States of America
Who lead the first American Army?
Sergeant Major General George Washington led the First American Army
After the loss of Philadelphia in 1777, where did the Army winter quarter?
Sergeant Major, after the loss of Philadelphia the Army Winter Quartered at Valley Forge
How do Units and organizations preserve their storied histories?
Sergeant Major, Units and Organizations preserve their storied histories by proudly displaying distinctive emblems like (regimental colors, crests, insignia, patches, and mottos).
Where Must Trust Always be Maintained?
Sergeant Major, trust must always be maintained between Soldiers; between Soldiers and their Leaders; among Soldiers, their Families, and the Army; and between the Army and the Nation
Why is “Trust between Soldiers” so Important?
Sergeant Major, trust between Soldiers is important In Battle, because Soldiers primarily fight for one another, not just for their Country or some ideal. They Entrust their lives to the Soldiers on their left and right, and focus on doing their Duty in a way that maintains the Trust of their Comrades. Without this level of trust, there is No Cohesion, no ability to stand fast in the most horrific environments. The level of resilience and cohesion within an Army Unit correlates directly to trust between Soldiers in that Unit
What is the Catalyst to developing Trust between Soldiers?
Sergeant Major, the Catalyst for developing trust between Soldiers are The Army Values
Does “Trust between Soldiers” accomplish missions or generate High levels of Unit effectiveness?
Sergeant Major, No, “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” allows this
If Soldiers do not have “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” what can be the outcome?
Sergeant Major, Soldiers will not follow Orders Except from Fear of Consequences
What is the second Critical Aspect of Trust?
Sergeant Major, the second critical aspect of trust is, Trust between a Superior and a Subordinate
What does Trust at all levels of Leadership depend on?
Sergeant Major, trust depends on Candor
What are the 7 Army Values?
Sergeant Major, the seven Army Values are
- Loyalty
- Duty
- Respect
- Selfless Service
- Honor
- Integrity
- Personal Courage
What usually keeps Professional Soldiers in the Army?
Sergeant Major, Families usually keeps Professional Soldiers in the Army
What is Essential to Preserving an All-Volunteer Force?
Sergeant Major, The Trust between the Army and our Soldiers’ Families; Confidence of the American Citizens is essential to preserving an all-volunteer force
What does the Army need to Provide to the Soldiers and their Families?
Sergeant Major, the Army needs to provide a Quality of Life commensurate with the Soldier’s Service to the Nation to Soldiers and their families.
What does Trust in the Army between the President and the Congress allow the Army to Maintain?
Sergeant Major, the Readiness required to Fight and Win allows the Army to maintain trust in the Army between the President and Congress.
Do American Citizens place Special trust and Confidence in Soldiers to Serve the Nation before all other considerations in their lives?
Sergeant Major, Yes; most American Citizens Trust that Most Soldiers will Defend our Country at any Cost and do so in austere environments and extreme living conditions and at Extreme Hardships to their own personal lives
What do Most Soldiers Ask of their fellow American Citizens for their Service?
Sergeant Major, Soldiers ask their fellow Americans to Remember their Sacrifice, not with Tangible Rewards, but with Respect and Appreciation for having done their Duty
How is our Military Profession Unlike other Professions?
Sergeant Major, our military profession is unlike any other profession because the Employment of landpower in a distinctly American military context; The context is distinct because of American Military structure and the way the U.S. military employs Joint Capabilities
How is our Military Profession Like other Professions?
Sergeant Major, we are a repository of a Unique body of knowledge; we apply our knowledge using Expertise developed through Extensive Education and Training; we certify individual and organizational competence
How many Fields of Professional Knowledge are there?
Sergeant Major, there are four fields of Professional Knowledge.
What are the Fields of Professional Knowledge?
Sergeant Major, the four fields of professional Knowledge are Military-Technical Field; Moral-Ethical Field; Political-Cultural Field; Leader Development Field
Describe the Military-Technical Field?
Sergeant Major the Military-Techincal Field encompasses the Doctrine of how the Army Applies Landpower, including the Integration and Adaptation of Technology, the Organization of Units, and the Planning and Execution of Military Operations
Describe the Moral-Ethical Field?
Sergeant Major, the Moral-Ethical Field describes how the Army applies its Combat Power according to Law and the Expectation of our Citizens
Describe the Political-Cultural Field?
Sergeant Major, the Political-Cultural Field prescribes how Personnel and Units operate Effectively across and outside the Army’s Institutional Boundaries
Describe the Leader Development Field?
Sergeant Major, Developing Good Leaders is the Qualitative Multiplier on any battlefield, the Most Dynamic Element of Combat Power
How does the Army Impart Professional Knowledge?
Sergeant Major, the Army Imparts Professional Knowledge through Training and Education at both Individual and Unit Levels
What type of Culture does Mission Command want to Foster during Training?
Sergeant Major, Mission Command wants to foster a Culture of Trust, Mutual Understanding, and a Willingness to Learn from Mistakes during training.
Army Training does more than develop Technical Expertise, it also Encourages Army Leaders to do what?
Sergeant Major, Army Training encourages Army Leaders to Exercise Discretionary Judgments without Close Supervision; this Ability is Critically Important because of the Lethality of what we do
How do Individuals Develop Certification in detail?
through Army Branches, Proponents, and Army Civilian career field programs
What does Certification Measure?
Sergeant Major, Certification measures; Competence, Character, and Commitment
What is Professional Competence?
Sergeant Major, Professional Competence is the Mastery of Specific Skills
What does Professional Character do?
Sergeant Major, Professional Character Ensures Army Professionals use their Expertise on behalf of the American People and Only in Accordance with the Law
What is Professional Commitment?
Sergeant Major, Professional Commitment shows each individual’s willingness to put the requirements of the Army and Nation above their Personal Goals
How is Unit compliance with Safety and Personnel Regulations measured?
Sergeant Major, unit compliance with safety and personnel regulations is measured through Inspections
What are the two Communities of Practice the Army Profession recognizes?
Sergeant Major, the two Communities of Practice the Army Profession recognizes are the Profession of Arms and Army Civilian Corps
What must an individual do to become a Professional?
Sergeant Major, individuals become professionals by becoming certified
How is the responsibility for each Individual’s Development and Certification a mutually shared responsibility?
Sergeant Major, responsibility for each Individual’s Development and Certification a mutually shared by the Individual and the Army and is the responsibility of both
What article of the Constitution requires that Every member of the Army Profession—Military or Civilian, Officer or Enlisted?
Sergeant Major, Article VI of the Constitution requires that Every member of the Army Profession—Military or Civilian, Officer or Enlisted
What does Article VI of the Constitution require Every member of the Army profession—military or civilian, officer or enlisted enlisted to do?
Sergeant Major, Article VI of the Constitution requires Every member of the Army profession—military or civilian, officer or enlisted enlisted“shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution.”
What is an Oath?
Sergeant Major, and oath is an Individual’s Moral Commitment made Publicly Unlike Civilians
What does the Oath bind Soldiers to?
Sergeant Major, an oath bind Soldiers to Unlimited Liability, Acceptance of the Risk of Serious Personal harm or death
Is the Constitutional Oath legally binding?
Sergeant Major, Yes, the Constitutional Oath is legally binding.
How is the Constitutional Oath Legally binding?
Sergeant Major, the Constitutional Oath is legally binding by making Soldiers subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Federal Laws applicable to the Armed Forces, and the Law of Land Warfare
How is Loss of Discipline on the part of our Soldiers exploited by the Enemy?
Sergeant Major, Loss of Discipline on the part of our Soldiers exploited by the Enemy through Propaganda and magnified through the Media
Why may the Enemy not respect International Conventions and Commit Atrocities?
Sergeant Major, the Enemy may not respect International Conventions and Commit Atrocities to Provoke Retaliation in kind from our Soldiers
What must Small-Unit Leaders do to prevent our Soldiers from Retaliating in response to an Enemy’s Unethical Acts?
Sergeant Major, Small-Unit must maintain Discipline and Ensure that the conduct of Soldiers remains within Ethical and Moral Boundaries
. What are the five compelling reasons Small-Unit Leaders must maintain Ethical and Moral Boundaries?
Sergeant Major, the five compelling reasons Small-Unit Leaders must maintain Ethical and Moral Boundaries are -
- Humane treatment of Detainees Encourages Enemy Surrender and thereby reduces friendly losses; nothing Emboldens Enemy Resistance like the belief that U.S. forces will Kill or Torture Prisoners
- Humane treatment of Noncombatants reduces their Antagonism toward U.S. Forces and may lead to Valuable Intelligence
- Leaders make Decisions in Action fraught with Consequences. If leaders lack an Ethical foundation, those Consequences can adversely affect Mission Accomplishment
- Leaders who accept Misconduct, or far worse, Encourage it, Erode Discipline within the unit which destroys unit cohesion and esprit de corps
- Soldiers must live with the Consequences of their Conduct
What was General Creighton Abrams’ (combat veteran of World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam) quote about Ethics?
Sergeant Major, General Creighton Abrams’ quote about Ethics is
“While we are Guarding the Country, we must accept being the Guardian of the Finest Ethics; the country needs it and we must do it.”
What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by Esprit de Corps?
Sergeant Major, ADP, Chapter 2-20 means respect for our History and Tradition and Committed to the Highest Standards of Individual and Collective Excellence by “Esprit de Corps”
How does the Army Emphasize Esprit de Corps and Tradition and History?
Sergeant Major, the Army emphasized Esprit De Corps through the practice of Customs, Traditions, and Ceremonies
How do Units and Organizations preserve their Unit Histories and Display them?
Sergeant Major, Units and Organizations preserve their Unit Histories and Display with Unit Distinctive Insignia (such as Unit Crests, Patches, and Mottos)
