Passages to Memorize Flashcards
Recite the Soldiers Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Recite the OCS Alma Mater
Far across the Chattahoochee, to the Upatoi,
OCS our Alma Mater, Benning’s pride and joy,
Forward ever, backward never, faithfully we strive,
To the ports of embarkation, follow me with pride,
When it’s time and we are called to guard our country’s might, We’ll be there WITH OUR HEADS HELD HIGH, in peacetime and in fight,
Yearning ever, failing never, to guard the memory,
The call is clear; we must meet the task [for] FREEDOM’S NEVER FREE!
Recite the 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.
Recite Honor Code
An Officer Candidate will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.
Recite the OCS Chain of Command
Commander in Chief Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Army Army Chief of Staff TRADOC Commander Commander, Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) Commandant, United States Army Infantry School (USAIS) Commander, 199th Infantry Brigade Commander, 3-11 Infantry Battalion (OCS) Company Commander Senior Training Officer / Executive Officer Platoon Training Officer
Recite Proffer No Excuses
Never volunteer excuses or explain a shortcoming unless an explanation is required. The Army demands results. More damage than good is done by proffering unsought excuses.
Recite 9 Line MEDEVAC Request
Line 1 – Location of Pickup Site
Line 2 – Frequency, Call Sign, Suffix
Line 3 – # of Patients by Precedence:
A- Urgent (within 2 hours) B- Urgent/Surgical (within 2 hours)
C- Priority (within 4 hours) D- Routine (within 24 hours) E- Convenience
Line 4 – Special Equipment:
A- None B- Hoist
C- Extraction Equipment D- Ventilator
Line 5 – # of Patients by Type:
L+ # (Litter) A+ # (Ambulatory)
Line 6 – Security of Pickup Site:
N- No Enemy E- Enemy in Area (Proceed with Caution)
P- Possible Enemy X- Enemy in Area (Armed Escort Required)
Line 7 – Method of Marking Pickup Site:
A- Panels B- Pyrotechnic
C- Smoke Signal D- None E- Other
Line 8 – Patient Nat/Status:
A- US Military B- US Civilian
C- Non US Mil D- Non US Civ E- EPW
Line 9 – NBC: N-Nuclear; B-Biological; C-Chemical (If Applicable)
Terrain Description or Altitude (If Applicable)
Recite the 8 Step TLP
Troop Leading Procedures
- Receive the Mission.
- Issue the Warning Order.
- Make a Tentative Plan.
- Initiate Necessary Troop Movement.
- Conduct Reconnaissance.
- Complete the Plan.
- Issue the Complete Order.
- Supervise and refine.
Recite Marshall’s Definition of Leadership
You have to lead men in war by bringing them along to endure and display qualities of fortitude that are beyond the average man’s thought of what he / she should be expected to do. You have to inspire them when they are hungry and exhausted and desperately uncomfortable and in great danger. Only a man of positive characteristics of leadership with the physical stamina that goes with it can function under those conditions.
Recite the Army Song
First Stanza First to fight for the right, and to build our nation's might, and the Army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle's won, and the Army goes rolling along.
Chorus Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey! the Army's on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong! For where'er we go, You will always know that the Army goes rolling along.
Recite Schofield’s Definition of Leadership
The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country reliable in battle is not to be gained by harsh or tyrannical treatment. On the contrary, such treatment is far more likely to destroy than to make an army. It is possible to impart instruction and to give commands in such manner and such a tone of voice to inspire in the soldier no feeling but an intense desire to obey, while the opposite manner and tone of voice cannot fail to excite strong resentment and a desire to disobey. The one mode or the other of dealing with subordinates springs from a corresponding spirit in the breast of the commander. “He who feels the respect which is due to others cannot fail to inspire in them regard for himself, while he who feels, and hence manifests, disrespect toward others, especially his subordinates, cannot fail to inspire hatred against himself.”
Recite the Infantry Song
You can hear it in the heat of the jungle You can hear it across the sea It calls to every freedom loving man The cry of the US Infantry Follow Me! Follow Me! From Concord Bridge to An Khe Ridge Through the swamps and mountains and sand They fight and die where brave men lie Against all tyrants they stand You can hear it in the heat of the jungle You can hear it across the sea It calls to every freedom loving man The cry of the US Infantry Follow Me! Follow Me!
Recite the Code of Conduct
I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
III
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
VI
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Recite the Components of an OPORD
OPERATION PLAN / ORDER [number] [code name]
References
Time Zone Used Throughout the OPLAN / OPORD:
Task Organization
- SITUATION.
a. Area of Interest.
b. Area of Operations. - Terrain.
- Weather.
- Civil Considerations.
c. Enemy Forces.
d. Friendly Forces.
e. Attachments and detachments. - MISSION.
Who, What, When, Where, Why (Purpose)
3. EXECUTION. Commander’s Intent: a. Concept of operations. 1. Scheme of Maneuver. 2. Scheme of Fires. b. Tasks to maneuver units. c. Tasks to other combat and combat support units. d. Coordinating instructions. 1. Time or condition when the plan/order becomes effective. 2. CCIR (PIR, FFIR). 3. Risk reduction control measures. 4. Rules of engagement. 5. Environmental considerations. 6. Force protection.
- SUSTAINMENT.
a. Logistics.
b. Personnel.
c. Health System Support. - COMMAND AND CONTROL.
a. Command.
1. Location of Higher.
2. Succession of Command.
b. Control.
1. Command Posts (CPs)
2. Reports.
c. Signal
