Board Study Guide Flashcards
AR 525-28
Personnel Recovery
ADP 3-0
Unified Land Operations
FM 7-27.7
The Army NCO Guide
ADP 3-07
Stability
ADP 6-22
Army Leadership
ADP 3-90
Offense and Defense
ADP 7-0
Training Units and Developing Leaders
ADP 3-37
Protection
ADP 3-09
Fires
FM 7-22
PRT
AR 670-1
Uniform Wear and Appearance
AR 600-8-22
Awards and Decorations
FM 4-25.11
First Aid
ADP 5-0
The Operations Process
ADP 600-9
Army Body Composition Program
ADP 4-0
Sustainment
What are the Marne 7?
- Personal Marksmanship/Gunnery
- Battle Drills/Crew Drills
- Combat Medic Skills
- Combat Commo Skills
- Maintenance
- Physical & Mental Toughness
- Standards and Discipline
ADP 1
The Army
What is duty?
Obedient and disciplined performance
What is Command?
Command is the authority a person in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank and assignment or position.
What is a Commander?
A commander is commissioned or warrant officer who, by virtue of grade and assignment, exercises primary command authority over a military organization or prescribed territorial area that under pertinent official directives is recognized as a “command”.
Who is the only civilian that can exercise command?
The President of the United States as Commander-in-Chief
What is “Chain of Command”?
Chain of Command is the order of commanders from superior to subordinate through which orders are transmitted. It assists commanders at all levels to achieve their primary function of accomplishing the unit’s assigned mission while caring for personnel and property in their charge.
What is the purpose of an open door policy?
To allow members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of a personal or professional nature or other issues that the Soldier has been unable to resolve to the commander.
What is the Field Manual for map reading and land navigation?
FM 3-25.26
Where is the legend of the map found?
Lower left hand corner
How many mils are in one degree?
17.7
How many norths are on a military map?
Three
- True north
- Grid north
- Magnetic north
What must be done to a map before it can be used?
It must be oriented.
What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
Hill Ridge Valley Saddle Depression
What are the 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?
Draw
Spur
Cliff
What is a map?
A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen
from above.
What is the distance between grid lines on a combat map?
1 kilometer or 1000 meters.
How many mils are there in a circle?
6400 mils in 360 degrees.
Name two ways to hold a compass.
Compass-to-Cheek Method
Center-Hold Method
What is the general rule for reading military grid coordinates?
Right and up
How close will an eight-digit grid get you to your point?
10 meters
How close will a six-digit grid coordinate get you to your point?
100 meters
Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform?
The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms?
Hospital duty Uniforms
Food Service Uniforms
Flight uniforms
CVC Uniforms
What regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program?
AR 600-8-8
How many 3ID Medal of Honor recipients are there?
55 World War I - 2 World War II - 39 Korean War - 13 Operation Iraqi Freedom - 1
How many campaign streamers does 3ID have?
29 with more to be determined
When was 3rd Infantry Division constituted?
12 November 1917
Describe the 3ID patch
The clear field of blue stands for the loyalty, steadfastness, and undying devotion of the American Soldier. The three clear-cut white stripes stand dually for the three operations up to the signing of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, of which the 3rd Division took part, and for the numerical designation of the Division.
What are the 3 general orders?
- I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
- I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
- I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.
History of the 3rd ID
The 3rd Infantry Division was constituted on 12 November, 1917 and organized on 21 November 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina. On 14 July, 1918, the division earned its nickname, Rock of the Marne, on the banks of the Marne river against the German Peace Offensives.
The 3rd Infantry Division is based at Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. It includes 4 Brigade Combat Teams, 1 Aviation Brigade, and support elements. The division served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. Units from the division also fought in Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom. It was the first conventional U.S. unit to enter Baghdad in the 2003 invasion and the first division to serve 4 tours in Iraq. This combat record was earned at a high price of over 50,000 casualties. 55 members of the 3rd Infantry Division have been awarded the Medal of Honor, more than any other division.
What is the description of Unified land operations?
Unified land operations describes how the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage in sustained land operations through simultaneous offensive, defensive, and stability operations in order to prevent or deter conflict, prevail in war, and create the conditions for favorable conflict resolution.
What are the mission variables?
The mission variables consist of mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations (known as METT-TC).
What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
FM 3-22.9
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze
What is a malfunction?
The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.
Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.
Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to fire cartridge
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject
What is stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation..
Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.
A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.
What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?
M193 – Ball
M196 – Trace
M199 – Dummy
M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?
3,100feet per second
Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.
Without Magazine and Sling - 7.78 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 8.48 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds
Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.
Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters
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Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle.
Right hand twist 1/7
What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?
Feeding Chambering Locking Firing Unlocking Extract ing Ejecting Cocking
ADP 1-02
Operational Terms and Military Symbols
Who establishes Army policy for developing doctrinal terms?
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command ( TRADOC)
What is communication in reference to Operational Terms and Military Symbols?
Communication is an exchange of meaning that is only complete when the intended meaning is understood precisely by the intended audience.
What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions?
AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions
What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct?
By Article 15
By Court Martial
Conviction by a civil court
What is self-aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself.
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment
Bayonet Rifle Entrenching tool Tent poles and stakes Web belt
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?
11
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What is First Aid?
It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC’s of medical treatment)
Open the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
First and most recent 3rd ID recipients of the Medal of Honor.
1LT George Hays - 1918 - WWI
SFC Paul Smith - 2003 - Iraq
Name 3 categories of heat injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
How tight should tourniquet be?
Tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped.
What are the three types of bleeding?
Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream
Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound
Name the four types of burns
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?
Urgent- within 2 hours
Priority- within 4 hours
Routine- within 24 hours
Which AR covers Army Safety?
AR 350-10
Which FM covers CRM?
FM 5-19
What are the five steps in the CRM process?
Identify the Hazards Asses Hazards to determine risks Develop controls and make risk decisions Implement Controls Supervise and evaluate
What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?
AR 600-25
When was the American Continental Army Established?
14 June 1775
What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Soldiers?
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?
a source of both Pride and Anxiety, knowing the sacrifices ahead
What does the uniform of the Army represent for Veterans?
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?
Soldiers represent Patriotism and Selfless Service, men and women in whom the Nation takes collective pride
What is Unified Land Operations?
It 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?
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.
What is a leader?
Anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals
