All History Flashcards
What is Lars rule
When reading a map, left add right subtract
When and by whom adopted the dress blue uniform adopted?
1797, aug 24
Sec of war James mchenry
How is true north depicted?
Straight line with a star
What are the three norths?
True, grid, and magnetic
What is a declination diagram?
Shows difference between three norths
Mameluke sword was presented to whom
Lt. O’bannon
What battle did the marines get the nick name devil dig?
Bellauwood, 1918 wwi
Three facing movements?
Left, right and about face
The four rifle salutes are?
Order arms, left shoulder, right shoulder, present arms
Four positions of rest?
Parade rest, rest, at ease, fallout
5 types of wounds
Avulision puncture abrasion incision laceration
Five purpose of close order drill?
Increase leader confidence
Instill discipline
Move units
Provides opportunity for troops to handle weapons
Provide simple formations that combat formations can be assumed
Four life saving steps?
Restore breathing
Stop bleeding
Protect wound
Treat for shock
What does COLD stand for
Keep calm
Prevent overheating
Loose clothing
Keep dry
Parts of a round are?
Projectile, propellant, primer, and case
First Medal of Honor
1861
What is included in the margin of the map?
Sheet # Scale Edition# Bar scales Legend
1st Purple Heart?
1782
What are elements of fire command?
Alert Direction Description of target Range Asignment of target Control of fire
Three types of camouflage
Blending
Hiding
Deceiving
When did Japs officially surrender?
September 2nd 1945
Three battles that compromised the three crosses of WWI?
Bellauwood, Mont Blanc, and soissons
When was code of conduct written?
1955
How many bombings flew in WWII
57
