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1
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When was Audie Murphy born?

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June 20, 1924

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What was Audie Murphy’s Officer Service Number?

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01692509

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What was Audie Murphy’s Enlisted Service Number?

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18083707

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What does SAMC stand for?

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Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

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What is the SAMC Motto?

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You Lead From the Front

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What regulation covers SAMA?

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FORSCOM Regulation 600-80-1

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What year was the SAMC Created?

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1986

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Where did SAMC originate?

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Fort Hood, Texas

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Name the four key individuals instrumental in the establishment of the S.A.M.C.

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LG Crosbie Saint (III Corps Commander)
CSM George L. Horvath (III Corps CSM)
Jean Crisp (III Corps Awards Clerk)
Don Moore (Killeen-based Artist)

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In 1991, the S.A.M.C. expanded to…

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All of III Corps

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Who expanded SAMC to all of 3rd Corps?

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LG Pete Taylor
CSM Richard B. Clayton

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Which installations fell under the III Corps S.A.M.C. expansion?

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Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Fort Bliss, Texas
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Fort Carson, Colorado

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In 1993 the SAMC expanded to

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FORSCOM (including the Army Reserves and National Guard)

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Who expanded SAMC to FORSCOM?

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CSM Richard B. Clayton, FORSCOM CSM and S.A.M.C. member

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In 1994, SAMC expanded to…

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Army-wide, to all command and installations retaining the selection process for their own NCOs.

*expansion occured as a SMA conference

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16
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What the estimated SAMC membership in 1998?

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3,000 members

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17
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Who designed the SAMC crest?

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Don Moore, a professional illustrator from Killeen, Texas

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What do the three stars on the crest represent?

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“Be, Know, and Do,” which is at the core of the Army NCO’s professional spirit

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19
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Define the crest’s majestic American bald eagle

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The national bird, and our country’s symbol for freedom.

The eagle also represents the intent of the S.A.M.C. to be nationwide.

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What does the laurel represent?

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Individual achievement of the NCO in the club

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What does the lightning bolt represent?

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Swift and decisive action taken by the NCO

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What does the sword represent?

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It is a historical reference and is the symbolic tool of the NCO to cut to the heart of the matter, and to lead the charge.

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23
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What does the SSG rank represent?

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His highest enlisted rank

24
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Describe the powder blue streamers

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Color of Infantry and bearing the words of the NCO philosophy:
- Loyalty
- Caring
- Discipline
- Professionalism

25
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Describe phase 1

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Army Commanders nominate their finest NCO leaders for selection as S.A.M.C. members. Candidates are screened by the unit to determine their:
Leadership ability
Training excellence (technical and tactical)
Care for Soldiers and families
Commitment to the Army Values
Demonstration of Warrior Ethos, Soldiers Creed, and NCO Creed

(Initial Recommendation)

26
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Describe phase 2

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Units conduct a performance evaluation, based on the training accomplishments of the candidates and their Soldiers.

(Packet Review)

27
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Describe phase 3

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Units conduct at least one screening board, which will evaluate the candidate’s appearance, bearing, speaking and thinking abilities, mastery of common warrior tasks (hands-on evaluation) and Army policies and programs (questions-answer evaluation).

28
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Describe phase 4

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The final selection board; this board focuses on a candidate’s knowledge of their Soldiers and their families as well as Army policies and programs. Emphasis is on the situational questions which have no single correct answer, but which force the candidate to apply policies and programs to given situations, and defend the solutions.

29
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When a Soldier is inducted they are given a…

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formal medallion

30
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Describe the SAMC medallion

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FORSCOM: Silver; approx. 2.75” in diameter

TRADOC: Bronze; approx. 1.75” in diameter

Suspended by a broad, powder-blue ribbon, approx. 18” in length (folded).

The color represents the symbolic color of the infantry

The medallion is worn around the neck, outside the Class A/Dress Uniform for official functions

31
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What was the name of Audie’s first wife?

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Wanda Hendrix (1949-1951) (Actress)

32
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What was the name of his second wife?

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Pamela Archer (1951-1971)

33
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How many children did Audie have with Wanda Hendrix?

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Zero

34
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How many children did he have with Pamela? Archer? Names, professions, birthdays

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Terrance Michael “Terry” Murphy (Carpenter) April 14, 1952

James Shannon “Skipper” Murphy (Movie Director) March 24, 1954

35
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Who were his children named after?

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His most respected friends, Terry Hunt and James “Skipper” Cherry.

36
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How many siblings did Audie have?

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11 (7th of 12)

37
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What are the names of Audie’s Siblings?

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Elizabeth Corinne (Burns)
Charles Emmett “Buck”
Vernon C.
Ariel June (Van Cleve)
Virginia Oneta
J.W. “Bud”
* Audie Murphy (7th)
Richard Houston
Eugene Porter
Verda Nadine
Willie Beatrice (Bonner, Maddran)
Joseph Preston

38
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Who was Audie’s Parents?

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Emmett Berry Murphy
Josie Bell Killian Murphy

39
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What film and film number did Audie first land his major role?

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Bad Boy (3rd film)

40
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What tv series did Audie star in?

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Whispering Smith
26 Episode
1959-1961

41
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How many song did Audie Murphy write?

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16 per regulation

Actually, 17 songs, though…

42
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How many poems did Audie Murphy write and what were they?

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  1. The Crosses Grow on Anzio (1948)
  2. Alone and Far Removed (1948)
  3. Freedom Flies in Your Heart Like and Eagle (1968)
43
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When did Audie Murphy enlist into the United States Army?

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June 30, 1942

44
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When did Audie Murphy receive his battle commission?

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October 14, 1944

45
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Where is the Audie Murphy’s Grave located?

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Arrington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Section 46, Grave 366-11

Located across the amphitheater near a shady tree and a chain that goes around the tree his is within 100 feet of the wood hole flag pole.

46
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List’s Audie Murphy’s US Award

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Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star (1 OLC)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (1 “V” Device and 1 OLC)
Purple Heart (2 OLC)
Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (1 OLC)
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1 Silver Campaign Star, 4 Bronze Campaign Stars, 1 Bronze Arrowhead Device)
WWII Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (w/ Germany Clasp)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor (posthumous)

47
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List his foreign awards

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French Legion of Honor - Grade of Chevalier
French Croix de Guerre (w/ Silver Star)
French Croix de Guerre (w/ Palm)
French Liberation Medal
Belgian Croix de Guerre (w/ 1940 Palm)
French Fourragere

48
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In which campaigns did Audie serve in?

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Rome
Sicily
Anzio
Naples
Southern France
Ardennes
Tunisia
Rhineland
Central Europe

49
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When did Audie Murphy earn the rank of SSG?

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January 13, 1944

50
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When did Audie Murphy receive his Medal of Honor?

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April 23, 1945

51
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What U.S. Army badges did Audie earn?

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Combat Infantryman Badge
Marksman Badge (w/ “rifle” component bar)
Expert Badge (w/ “bayonet” component bar)

52
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Do you know Audie’s dates of rank?

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PVT, USA — 30 June 1942
PFC, USA — 7 May 1943
CPL, USA — 15 July 1943
SGT, USA — 13 December 1943
SSG, USA — 13 January 1944
2LT, USA — 14 October 1944
1LT, USA — 16 February 1945
1LT, INF, USA Officers’ Reserve Corps — 21 August 1945
CPT, INF, TX NG (Fed. Recognition) — 14 July 1950
CPT, INF, NG of the US — 19 October 1950
MAJ, INF, TX NG (Fed. Recognition) — 14 February 1956
MAJ, INF, NG of the US — 14 February 1956
MAJ, INF, USAR — 8 November 1966
MAJ, INF, USA Retired Reserve — 22 May 1969

53
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Do you know Audie’s assignments?

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(30 June 1942 - 7 July 1942) Infantry Replacent Center, Camp Wolters, Texas

(9 July 1942 - 13 October 1942) 4th Platoon, Company D, 59th Training Battalion

(23 October 1942 - 18 January 1943) Company K, 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division

(19 February 1943 - 26 February 1943) Headquarters, 2d Replacement Detachment

(3 March 1943 - 10 March 1945) Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

(11 March 1945 - 19 May 1945) Headquarters, 15th Infantry Division, 3rd Infantry Division

(20 May 1945 - 12 June 1945) Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

(13 June 1945 - 21 September 1945) Headquarters, Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

(14 July 1950 - 19 December 1950) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division

(20 December 1950 - 10 October 1951) Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division

(11 October 1951 - 7 July 1955) Texas Army National Guard (inactive)

(8 July 1955 - 30 June 1957) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division

(1 July 1957 - 7 February 1966) Texas Army National Guard (inactive)

(8 February 1966 - 21 May 1969) U.S. Army Reserve (inactive)

(22 May 1969 - 28 May 1971) U.S. Army Retired Reserve

54
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What movies did Audie act in?

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  1. Beyond Glory
  2. Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven
  3. Bad Boy
  4. The Kid from Texas
  5. Sierra
  6. Kansas Raiders
  7. The Red Badge of Courage
  8. The Cimarron Kid
  9. The Dual at Silver Creek
  10. Gunsmoke
  11. Column South
  12. Tumbleweed
  13. Ride Clear of Diablo
  14. Drums Across the River
  15. Destry
  16. To Hell and Back
  17. World in My Corner
  18. Walk the Proud Land
  19. Joe Butterfly
  20. The Guns of Fort Petticoat
  21. Night Passage
  22. The Quiet American
  23. Ride a Crooked Trail
  24. The Gun Runners
  25. No Name on the Bullet
  26. The Wild and the Innocent
  27. Cast a Long Shadow
  28. The Unforgiven
  29. Hell Bent for Leather
  30. Seven Ways from Sundown
  31. Posse from Hell
  32. Battle at Bloody Beach
  33. Six Black Horses
  34. Showdown
  35. Gunfight at Comanche Creek
  36. The Quick Gun
  37. Bullet for a Badman
  38. Apache Rifles
  39. Arizona Raiders
  40. Gunpoint
  41. Texican
  42. Trunk to Cairo
  43. 40 Guns to Apache Pass
  44. A Time for Dying
55
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What songs did Audie write?

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  1. “Shutters and Boards”
  2. “When the Wind Blows in Chicago”
  3. “Please Mr. Music Man Play a Song for Me”
  4. “Foolish Clock”
  5. “Leave the Weeping to the Willow Tree”
  6. “The Only Light I Ever Need is You”
  7. “Go On and Break My Heart”
  8. “Willie the Hummer”
  9. “My Lonesome Room”
  10. “If There is a Short Cut to Nowhere (I’ll Take It)”
  11. “Pedro’s Guitar”
  12. “Big, Big Day Tomorrow”
  13. “Elena, Goodbye”
  14. “Round and Round She Goes”
  15. “Rattle Dance”
  16. “Dusty Old Helmet”
  17. “Was it All Worth Losing You”

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