SOM MOI

Question 1

What is the Army’s Motto?

Answer 1

This we’ll defend

Question 2

What is meant by the term “chain of command?”

Answer 2

It is the succession of commanders, superior to subordinate, through which command is exercised.

Question 3

What is a commander?

Answer 3

A commissioned or WO 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.”

Question 4

What are the levels of command and the rank that generally commands them?

Answer 4

1. Squad—SSG
2. Platoon—LT/SFC
3. Company—CPT/1SG
4. Battalion—LTC/CSM
5. Brigade—COL/CSM
6. Division—MG/CSM
7. Corps—LTG/CSM
8. Army—SMA

Question 5

What is the NCO support channel?

Answer 5

It is the channel of communication that reinforces the chain of command.

Question 6

Who is the only member of both your chain of command and your NCO support channel?

Answer 6

Your first line supervisor.

Question 7

Who is your first line supervisor?

Answer 7

Your Section Sergeant.

Question 8

When was the American Continental Army established?

Answer 8

14 June 1775

Question 9

How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army have?

Answer 9

190.

Question 10

What is the Army’s mission?

Answer 10

To fight and win the nation’s wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint forces.

Question 11

What is the Army’s greatest asset?

Answer 11

The all-volunteer force.

Question 12

What is the percentage of Americans that serve in the military?

Answer 12

Less than one-half of one percent.

Question 13

Currently the Army is undergoing “reshaping” efforts. What is this mission called and what is the intent?

Answer 13

The mission is called “Joint Force 2020” and the intent is that the Army will remain flexible and ready to meet the Nation’s requirements.

Question 14

What is the National Guard’s dual role established by the Constitution?

Answer 14

A state military force and also an operational reserve for the regular Army.

Question 15

Who has National Guard units?

Answer 15

Each state, the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

Question 16

Who is the National Guard under the command of?

Answer 16

Their state governor unless mobilized for federal service.

Question 17

Who is in command of the Army Reserves?

Answer 17

The President, the Army reserves only serve as a federal military force.

Question 18

How much of the Army’s strength is made up by the Army reserves?

Answer 18

About one-fifth.

Question 19

What is the Army’s newest branch?

Answer 19

Aviation.

Question 20

Who lead the first American Army?

Answer 20

General George Washington.

Question 21

The Army received its first real training from what former Prussian Officer at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778?

Answer 21

Baron Fredreich von Steuben.

Question 22

What did Baron Fredriech von Steuben teach the continental Army at Valley Forge?

Answer 22

1. A simplified but effective version of the drill formations and movements of European armies.
2. Proper care of equipment.
3. The use of the bayonet.
4. Impressing upon officers their responsibility for taking care of the soldiers.
5. Teaching NCOs how to train and lead those soldiers.

Question 23

What is the bloodiest war in American history?

Answer 23

The Civil War with the death of over 600,000 Americans on both sides.

Question 24

The first field manual was commonly called the “Blue Book.” What was its actual title?

Answer 24

“The regulation for the order and discipline to the troops of the united states.”

Question 25

Who was the first command sergeant major of the Army?

Answer 25

CSM William O. Woolridge.

Question 26

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 26

1. 15 in step.
2. 30 in step.
3. 30 in step, double time (180 steps/min).

Question 27

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 27

1. Line.
2. Column.

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony?

Answer 28

The purpose of d/c is to enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.

Question 29

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 29

To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps.

Question 30

What foot is your leading foot?

Answer 30

Your left foot.

Question 31

What is a formation?

Answer 31

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

Question 32

While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when ins the hand salute rendered?

Answer 32

Six paces before and six paces after.

Question 33

What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?

Answer 33

Rear march.

Question 34

From what position are all stationary movements given?

Answer 34

Position of attention.

Question 35

What is cover?

Answer 35

Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance.

Question 36

How do you measure a “step?”

Answer 36

Heel to heel.

Question 37

What are the two parts of most drill command?

Answer 37

1. Preparatory command.
2. Command of execution.

Question 38

What are the three methods used to teach drill?

Answer 38

1. Step by step.
2. By the numbers.
3. Talk-through method.

Question 39

Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?

Answer 39

No.

Question 40

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

Answer 40

As you were.

Question 41

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?

Answer 41

5 steps.

Question 42

What four movements in marching require a 15-in step.

Answer 42

1. Half step.
2. Left step.
3. Right step.
4. Backward march.

Question 43

Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?

Answer 43

The CSM.