The Blue Book

Question 1

Describe the Division Patch

Answer 1

The insignia consists of 3 diagonal white stripes, superimposed diagonally upon a dark blue field, the blue stands for the loyalty and undying devotion to the principles of right and justice by the American soldier. The 3 white stripes stand for the numerical designation of the Division, and the 3 major operations during WWI (Marne, St.Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne)

Question 2

What are the campaign streamers earned during WWI?

Answer 2

Aisne
Aisne-Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Champagne 1918

Question 3

When and Where did 3rd ID start?

Answer 3

On 21 November 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina for service in World War I.

Question 4

When was the army established

Answer 4

June 14, 1775

Question 5

How did the Division earn its nickname “Rock of the Marne”?

Answer 5

During WWI, Under the command of MG Joseph T. Dickman, 3RD ID remained rock solid at the banks of the Marne river earning its reputation as the “Rock of the Marne.”

Question 6

How many Medal of Honor Recipients does 3rd ID have? I

Answer 6

WW I - 2
WW II - 44
KOREAN WAR - 13
OIF- 2
61 Total

Question 7

Name 2 MOH Recipients?

Answer 7

Audie Murphy (WWII)
SFC Paul R. Smith (OIF I)

Question 8

What are the 3 general orders?

Answer 8

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.

Question 9

The Marne song

Answer 9

I Wouldn’t Give A Bean To Be A Fancy Pants Marine;
I’d Rather Be A Dogface Soldier Like I Am.
I Wouldn’t Trade My Old OD’s For All the Navy’s Dungarees
For, I’m The Walking Pride Of Uncle Sam.
On Army Posters That I Read It Says Be All That You Can, So They’re Tearing Me Down To Build Me Over Again.
I’m Just a Dogface Soldier
With a Rifle On My Shoulder,
And I Eat Raw Meat For Breakfast Every Day.
So Feed Me Ammunition;
Keep Me In The Third Division, Your Dogface Soldier’s A Okay!

Question 10

The soldiers creed

Answer 10

I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will alwavs place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

Question 11

What wars did we participate in?

Answer 11

WW1, WW2, Korean War, War on Terrorism

Question 12

3rd Infantry Division Commanding General’s Enduring Priorities:

Answer 12

War fighting, People, Transformation, End state, Protective factors

Question 13

Protective factors:

Answer 13

Financial Literacy
Leadership
Personal wellness
Spiritual connectedness
Healthy Outlets
Healthy relationships
Safe housing and community
Food security

Question 14

Most decorated soldier:

Answer 14

Audie Murphy

Question 15

What are the 7 army values?

Answer 15

Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless-Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage

Question 16

What are the 5 steps to Composite Risk Management?

Answer 16

1. Identify hazards
2. Assess hazards
3. Develop controls & make decisions
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise and evaluate

Question 17

Who designed rocky the bulldog?

Answer 17

Walt Disney

Question 18

Who made the dog face soldier song

Answer 18

LT Ken hart and SGT Bert gold

Question 19

Describe the 1-9 Distinctive Unit Insignia

Answer 19

In the upper left of the insignia is a yellow canton with a stand of grapeshot, a reference to the famous remark made by General Zachary Taylor to then-Captain Braxton Bragg at the Battle of Buena Vista: “A little more grape, Captain Bragg”
The Regiment’s origins and first assignment in Hawaii are celebrated by a pair of Hawaiian puloulou—a black staff topped with a white ball—that were ancient emblems of the country positioned on each side of the gate leading to the king’s quarters.

Question 20

Who is the 1-9 FA Battalion Commander and CSM

Answer 20

LTC Benjamin Maher and CSM Justin Lee Prince

Question 21

Who is the 2nd BDE Commander and CSM

Answer 21

COL Ethan J. Diven and CSM Jason Mikan

Question 22

Who is the 3 ID Commanding General and CSM

Answer 22

Major General Christopher R. Norrie and CSM Jonathan Reffeor

Question 23

What does METT-TC signify?

Answer 23

Mission, Enemy, Terrain (and weather), Troops (and support) Available, Time Available, and Civil Considerations.

Question 24

What are the ACFT events?

Answer 24

3 repetition maximum deadlift
Standing power throw
Hand release push up
Sprint drag carry
Plank
2 mile run
Alternatives:
1,000 m swim
5,000 m row
15,000 m bike

Question 25

What has changed from the ACFT recently

Answer 25

Leg tuck to plank and different age and gender grading

Question 26

What is the CAT PMCS TM?

Answer 26

9-2350-277-10

Question 27

How do you execute PT Formation

Answer 27

Extend to the left march
Arms downwards move
Left face
Extend to the left march
Arms downward move
Right face
From front to rear count off
Even numbers to the left uncover

Question 28

How does the military fight?

Answer 28

Air, land, water, space, cyberspace

Question 29

What are the preparation drills?

Answer 29

the bend and reach
rear lunge
the high jumper
rower
squat bender
windmill
forward lunge
prone row
bent leg body twist
push up

Hint remember Be right here real soon we found privates behind Popeyes

Question 30

What is the recovery drills?

Answer 30

Over head arm pull
Rear lunge
Extend and flex
Thigh stretch
Single leg over

Hint Officers really enjoy this sh*t

Question 31

What is the Marne standard?

Answer 31

Army Combat Uniform.
Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).
Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL)
The Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) with Fight Load Carrier (FLC) or Tactical
Assault Panel (TAP)
The Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK).
Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI).
Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts (ESBI).
Hydration System or canteens.
Gloves (full fingered)
Ear Protection
Individual assigned weapon.
Face Paint on exposed skin for tactical training

Question 32

Who wrote the army blue book

Answer 32

Baron von Steuben

Question 33

What are the colors of the map

Answer 33

Black: Black indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels.

Red-Brown: The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation such as contour lines on red-light readable maps.

Blue: Blue identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.

Green: Green identifies vegetation with military significance such as woods, orchards, and vineyards.

Brown: identifies all relief features and elevation such as contours on older edition maps and cultivated land on red-light readable maps.

Red: Red classifies cultural features such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries on older maps.

Other: Occasionally, other colors may be used to show special information, as a rule, these are indicated in the marginal information

Question 34

How do close a PT formation

Answer 34

Even numbers to the left recover assemble to the right march