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What is ADP 1? (Army Doctrine Publications) |
This ADP defines what the Army is, what the Army does, and how the Army does it. It describes the Army's purpose and it's mission. |
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In which domains do U.S. forces operate? |
Air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace domains |
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As a unique military profession, the Army is built upon an ethos of trust. What are four other essential characteristics of our profession? |
Military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and stewardship. |
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What is the most important determinant of combat power? |
Leadership |
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Title x. 2 10, USC, establishes the basic structure of the Army. What Forces make up the Army? |
One Regular Army and two Reserve Components: the Regular Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard of the United States. Army Civilians support all three components. |
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What is the function of the Operating Force? |
Operating forces consist of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight. |
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What is the function of the Generating Force? |
The Generating force mans, trains, equips, deploys, and ensures the readiness of all Army forces. |
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What five sets of characteristics will enhance the Army's operational adaptability? |
1. Depth and Versatility 2. Adaptive and Innovative 3. Flexibility and Agility 4. Integrated and Synchronized 5. Lethal and Discriminate |
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When was the American Continental Army Established? |
14 June 1775 |
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What is the Army's Mission? |
To Fight and win the Nations Wars through prompt and sustained Land Combat, as part of the Joint Force |
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What is the Motto of the Army's Seal? |
"This We'll Defend" |
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What are the two most important responsibilities of an NCO? |
The accomplishment of the mission and the welfare of the Soldiers |
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What is a NCO's principle duty and responsibility? |
Training |
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What are the three different types of duties? |
Specified, Direct, Implied |
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When was the Army's NCO Corps born? |
14 June 1775 |
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What were the original NCO ranks in the Continental Army? |
Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant, Quartermaster Sergeant, and Sergeant Major |
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What is the Army Ethic? |
The Army Ethic is an evolving set of laws, values, and beliefs, deeply embedded within the core of the Army culture and practiced by all members of the Army Profession to motivate and guide the appropriate conduct of individual members bound together by a common moral purpose. |
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What is an Army Leader Book? |
The Leader Book is a tool maintained by leaders at all levels for recording and tracking Soldier proficiency on mission-oriented tasks. |
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What are some specific uses for the Leader Book? |
-Track and evaluate Soldiers training status and proficiency on essential Soldier tasks. -Provide administrative input to the chain of command on the proficiency of the unit for example; platoon, sections, squad, team, or crew. -Conduct Soldier performance counseling |
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What year was the NCO Creed written? |
1973. Published in 1986. |
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Who wrote the Blue Book? (Regulations for the ORDER and DISCIPLINE of the Troops of the United States) |
Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben |
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What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession? |
Military Expertise Honorable Service Trust Esprit de Corps Stewardship of the Profession |
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What do the colors on the Army flag represent? |
According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice |
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What are the three methods of instruction used to teach drill to Soldiers? |
Step-by-step, talk through, and by the numbers |
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What does a soldiers appearance measure? |
Part of his or her Professionalism |
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What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers? |
Proper wear of the Army uniform |
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What are the different types of Badges for wear on the uniform? |
1. Marksmanship 2. Combat and Special Skill badges 3. Identification badges 4. Foreign badges |
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How many skill badges can be worn on the ACU? How many skill tabs can be worn? |
Five (badges), Three (tabs) |
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What is the significance of the stars facing front on the American flag patch? |
To give the appearance that Our Army is moving forward and not backwards. |
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What does each service stripe on the uniform represent? (ASU) |
3 years of honorable service |
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In what situations are Soldiers Not Required to wear headgear with the uniform? |
Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles. Wearing military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible automobile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance. |