Soldiers Guide Flashcards
What date is considered the beginning of the army?
June 14, 1775
When and by what means was the medal of Honor established?
It was authorized by congress on July 12, 1862
Who was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor?
PVT Jacob Parrott on March 25, 1863
What sparked the US to enter WWII?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
Approximately how many Americans died in WWI?
110,00
What is D-Day?
June 6, 1944 the beginning of the invasion of Europe
What two categories of inspections are used for determining the status of individual soldiers and their equipment?
In-rank and In-quarters
When and with what act did the Civil war actually begin?
When South Carolina militia forces fired on Fort Sumter in April 1861.
The revolutionary war officially ended on what date?
September 3, 1783
What treaty ended the war of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent signed on Dec 24, 1814
What issue led to the outbreak of the American Civil War?
Slavery
What is the purpose of PCC/PCCIs?
To ensure leaders, trainers, and soldiers are prepared to execute operations
What document began the birth of our nation and what date was it?
The Declaration of Independence signed on July 4th, 1776
Training programs of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben were known by what?
The Blue Book
When, where, and by whom did the army receive its first real training?
During the winter of 1778 at valley forged by the former Prussian officer, Barron Friedrich Wilhem von Steuben
