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912th nco/som board 2019 > The Army > Flashcards

The Army Flashcards

1
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When was the American Continental Army established?

A

14 June 1775

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2
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How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army flag have?

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190

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3
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What is the Land Domain?

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Most complex of all Combat Domains and where most countries are capable of having a defense

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4
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What are the 3 strategic roles that the Army Vision captures?

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Prevent, shape and win

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5
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What is meant by the Army’s role to prevent?

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Countries believe that our force is credible, unbearable, rapidly deplorable, highly trained and well equipped

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What is meant by the Army’s role to shape?

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Assist other nations to shape their own training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves

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7
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What is meant by the Army’s role to win?

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We must be able to attack and defend successfully against enemy ground forces

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8
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What US code governs the Army?

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Title 10 United States Code(USC)

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9
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What DoD directive governs the Army?

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DODD 5100.01

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10
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What gives the President the authority as the Commander in Chief?

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The Constitution

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11
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Who determines the size and organization of the Army?

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US Congress

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12
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Where does Congress get their authority?

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The Consitution

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13
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Where does the US Army get its mission from?

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Title 10 USC and DODD 5100.01

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14
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What is the Army’s mission?

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To fight and win the nations wars

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15
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How does the Army accomplish its mission?

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Organizing, equipping, and training Army forced for sustained combat and remaining ready while preparing for the future

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16
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What is the “dual nature” of the Army?

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A Military Department and a Military Profession

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17
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What are the 5 essential characteristics of our progression?

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  1. Trust
  2. Honorable Service
  3. Military Expertise
  4. Stewardship of the profession
  5. Esprit De Corps
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18
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What 5 things does the Army’s ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the nation depends on?

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  1. Trust between soldiers
  2. Trust between soldiers and leaders
  3. Trust between soldiers and army civilians
  4. Trust among soldiers, their families and the Army
  5. Trust between the Army and the American people
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19
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What is the Army ethic?

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The heart of the Army and the inspiration for our shared profession

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20
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What is the motto of the Army’s seal?

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This We’ll Defend

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21
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What are the American values and universal rights?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

22
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What is the preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

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“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

23
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What are the 4 legal foundations of the Army profession?

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  1. US Constitution
  2. Titles 5, 10, 32 USC
  3. Status-of-forces agreement
  4. Law of War
24
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What are 5 legal foundations of the Army Soldier?

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  1. Oaths for enlistment, commission and/or office
  2. USC: standards of exemplary conduct
  3. UCMJ
  4. Rules of engagement
  5. Soldiers rules
25
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What was the mission the Continental Congress gave the Army?

A

To defend what would become the United States of America

26
Q

Who lead the first American Army?

A

General George Washington

27
Q

After the loss of Philadelphia in 1777, where do the Army winter quarter?

A

Valley Forge

28
Q

How do units and organizations preserve their storied histories?

A

By proudly displaying distinctive emblems like regimental colors, create, insignia, patches and mottos

29
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Why is trust between soldiers so important?

A

In battle soldiers fight for each other

30
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How does the Army impart professional knowledge?

A

Through training and education

31
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What does ADP 1 mean by Esprit De Corps?

A

Respect for our history and traditions

32
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How does the Army emphasize Esprit De Corps?

A

Through customs, traditions and ceremonies

33
Q

What do space systems allow the Army to employ?

A

To employ weapons systems rapidly, lethally and discreetly

34
Q

What is the size of a squad?

A

6 to 9 soldiers

35
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What is the size of a platoon?

A

16-44 soldiers

36
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What is the size of a company?

A

62-190 soldiers

37
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What is the size of a battalion?

A

300-1000 soldiers

38
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What is the size of a brigade?

A

3000-5000 soldiers

39
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What is the size of a division?

A

10,000-15,000 soldiers

40
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What is the size of a Corps?

A

20,000-45,000 soldiers

41
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What is the size of an army?

A

50,000 or more soldiers

42
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How long has it been since soldiers have faced a threat from the air?

A

Over 60 years because of America’s air superiority

43
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What is the Army’s greatest asset?

A

The All-Volunteer Force

44
Q

Who did the US fight during the War of 1812?

A

The British

45
Q

When was the Mexican War?

A

1846

46
Q

When did the Civil War begin?

A

1861

47
Q

When was the War with Spain?

A

1898

48
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When did the US mass the largest Army in its history?

A

World War 2

49
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How many divisions did the Army have during World War 2?

A

89

50
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General Order #1

A

I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

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