The Army Flashcards
When was the American Continental Army established?
14 June 1775
How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army flag have?
190
What is the Land Domain?
Most complex of all Combat Domains and where most countries are capable of having a defense
What are the 3 strategic roles that the Army Vision captures?
Prevent, shape and win
What is meant by the Army’s role to prevent?
Countries believe that our force is credible, unbearable, rapidly deplorable, highly trained and well equipped
What is meant by the Army’s role to shape?
Assist other nations to shape their own training and their military strength to be able to defend themselves
What is meant by the Army’s role to win?
We must be able to attack and defend successfully against enemy ground forces
What US code governs the Army?
Title 10 United States Code(USC)
What DoD directive governs the Army?
DODD 5100.01
What gives the President the authority as the Commander in Chief?
The Constitution
Who determines the size and organization of the Army?
US Congress
Where does Congress get their authority?
The Consitution
Where does the US Army get its mission from?
Title 10 USC and DODD 5100.01
What is the Army’s mission?
To fight and win the nations wars
How does the Army accomplish its mission?
Organizing, equipping, and training Army forced for sustained combat and remaining ready while preparing for the future
What is the “dual nature” of the Army?
A Military Department and a Military Profession
What are the 5 essential characteristics of our progression?
- Trust
- Honorable Service
- Military Expertise
- Stewardship of the profession
- Esprit De Corps
What 5 things does the Army’s ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the nation depends on?
- Trust between soldiers
- Trust between soldiers and leaders
- Trust between soldiers and army civilians
- Trust among soldiers, their families and the Army
- Trust between the Army and the American people
What is the Army ethic?
The heart of the Army and the inspiration for our shared profession
What is the motto of the Army’s seal?
This We’ll Defend
What are the American values and universal rights?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
What is the preamble to the Constitution of the United States?
“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.”
What are the 4 legal foundations of the Army profession?
- US Constitution
- Titles 5, 10, 32 USC
- Status-of-forces agreement
- Law of War
What are 5 legal foundations of the Army Soldier?
- Oaths for enlistment, commission and/or office
- USC: standards of exemplary conduct
- UCMJ
- Rules of engagement
- Soldiers rules
What was the mission the Continental Congress gave the Army?
To defend what would become the United States of America
Who lead the first American Army?
General George Washington
After the loss of Philadelphia in 1777, where do the Army winter quarter?
Valley Forge
How do units and organizations preserve their storied histories?
By proudly displaying distinctive emblems like regimental colors, create, insignia, patches and mottos
Why is trust between soldiers so important?
In battle soldiers fight for each other
How does the Army impart professional knowledge?
Through training and education
What does ADP 1 mean by Esprit De Corps?
Respect for our history and traditions
How does the Army emphasize Esprit De Corps?
Through customs, traditions and ceremonies
What do space systems allow the Army to employ?
To employ weapons systems rapidly, lethally and discreetly
What is the size of a squad?
6 to 9 soldiers
What is the size of a platoon?
16-44 soldiers
What is the size of a company?
62-190 soldiers
What is the size of a battalion?
300-1000 soldiers
What is the size of a brigade?
3000-5000 soldiers
What is the size of a division?
10,000-15,000 soldiers
What is the size of a Corps?
20,000-45,000 soldiers
What is the size of an army?
50,000 or more soldiers
How long has it been since soldiers have faced a threat from the air?
Over 60 years because of America’s air superiority
What is the Army’s greatest asset?
The All-Volunteer Force
Who did the US fight during the War of 1812?
The British
When was the Mexican War?
1846
When did the Civil War begin?
1861
When was the War with Spain?
1898
When did the US mass the largest Army in its history?
World War 2
How many divisions did the Army have during World War 2?
89
General Order #1
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
