Army History (AR 870-5) Flashcards
When was the Army created
June 14, 1775
When was the constitution written
1787
Who created the Army
The second Continental Congress
What states made up the first infantry branch
Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania (MVP)
In what battle was the Army awarded its first battle streamer
Battle of Lexington in 1775
What was the second battle streamer
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Who wrote the blue book and gave the Army its first real training at Valley Forge
Baron Friedrich Von Steuben
Who was the highest decorated Soldier
LT Audie Murphy
What organization is the oldest part of the Army
The Army National Guard
What Government Act established the medal of honor
The Congressional Act in 1862
What concepts did Von Steuben teach
Drill formation, proper care of equipment, use of bayonet, officer responsibilities, NCOs how to train and lead
What was the medal of honor first called
Medal of Valor
Who received the first medal of honor
Private Jacob Parrot in 1863 for Ohio
Who was the first female to receive the medal of honor
Dr. Mary E. Walker
After which war did the US emerge as a world power
Spanish-American War
What is the Army’s official song
The Army Goes Rolling Along composed by LT Edmund L. Gruber preceded by the Caisson Song
When was the Women’s Army Corp created
1943
On what date was the SMA position created
4th of July 1966. First SMA was Wooldridge
What three words are on the official Army seal
This well defend
What was the password used on D-Day
Mickey Mouse
What was the first Field Manual
The blue book. Official name: The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States
What are the longest wars in U.S. history
War of Afghanistan 13.2 years, The Vietnam War 10.7 years
