ARMY HISTORY Flashcards
1
Q
When was the army flag dedicated ?
A
June 14, 1956
2
Q
What is the oldest part of the army ?
A
The Army National Guard ( the first regiment was organized in 1636 )
3
Q
What were some of the areas covered in “ The Army Regulations of 1821 “
A
- the Hand Salute
- how to conduct a MARCH
- how to make a good STEW for the company
4
Q
Congress authorized the creation of the Medal of Honor when
A
July 12 , 1862
5
Q
The National Security act reorganized the US military, and established what
A
- Department of defense (DoD)
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
6
Q
What year marked the start of the Korean War
A
1950
7
Q
What is the longest war in US History
A
Vietnam War
8
Q
The women army corps was created in what year
A
1943
