Army History

Question 1

When was the American Continental Army Established?

Answer 1

14 June 1775

Question 2

What is the Army’s motto?

Answer 2

This We’ll Defend

Question 3

How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army flag have?

Answer 3

190

Question 4

What is the Army’s mission?

Answer 4

To fight and win the nation’s wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint forces.

Question 5

What is the Army’s greatest asset?

Answer 5

It’s all-volunteer force.

Question 6

What is the percentage of Americans that serve in the military?

Answer 6

Less than one-half of one percent.

Question 7

What is the national guard’s dual role established by the Constitution?

Answer 7

A state military force and an operational reserve for the regular Army.

Question 8

Who has national guard units?

Answer 8

Each state, U.S. Territory, and the District of Columbia.

Question 9

Who is the National Guard under the command of?

Answer 9

The state governor unless mobilized for federal service.

Question 10

Who is in command of the Army Reserves?

Answer 10

The president.

Question 11

How much of the Army’s strength is made up by the Army reserves?

Answer 11

About one-fifth.

Question 12

What is the Army’s newest branch?

Answer 12

Aviation.

Question 13

Who lead the first American Army.

Answer 13

General George Washington

Question 14

The army received its first real training from what former Prussian Officer at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778?

Answer 14

Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Question 15

What did Baron Friedrich von Steuben teach the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

Answer 15

1. A simplified but effective version of the drill formations and movements of European armies.
2. Proper care of equipment.
3. The use of the bayonet.
4. Impressing upon officers their responsibility for taking care of the soldiers.
5. Teaching NCOs how to train and lead those soldiers.

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Question 16

What is the bloodiest war in American History?

Answer 16

American Civil War (620,000-750,000 deaths).

Question 17

The first field manual was commonly called the “Blue Book.” What was its actual title?

Answer 17

“The regulation for the order and discipline to the troops of the United States.”

Question 18

Who was the first sergeant major of the Army?

Answer 18

CSM William O. Woolridge on 11 July 1966.

Question 19

When was the NCO corps established?

Answer 19

1778 at Valley Forge by Baron Friedrich von Steuben.

Question 20

What were the original enlisted ranks in the Continental Army?

Answer 20

Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Corporal
Private

Question 21

What were some things taught in Steuben’s blue book?

Answer 21

1. Different uniforms for officers, NCOs, and troops.
2. Marching Orders
3. Cleanliness Standards
4. Accountability of Arms and Ammo
5. Dealing with sick soldiers
6. NCOs should lead and teach by example.
7. The three general orders.