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What is the highest peacetime award for valor?
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The Soldiers Medal
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During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal?
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HQDA
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What is an Award?
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A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit
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What is a decoration?
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An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
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What is DA Form 3931?
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Certificate of Appreciation
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What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?
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Decorations
Good Conduct Medal Service Medals Service Ribbons Badges and Tabs Certificates and Letters |
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What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?
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The Medal of Honor
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How many stars are on the blue silk shield that the Army Medal of Honor is suspended from?
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13
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
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The U.S. Congress
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Who awards the Medal of Honor?
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The President of the United States
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What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
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"Valor"
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What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?
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1. U.S. Military Decorations
2. U.S. Non-Military Decorations 3. Prisoner of War Medal 4. Good Conduct Medal 5. U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 6. U.S. Service Medals and Service Ribbons 7. U.S. Merchant Marine Decorations 8. Foreign Decorations (Does not include Service Medals and Ribbons) 9. Non-U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons |
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Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of the Basic and AIT?
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The Army Service Ribbon
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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Two Years
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How many "V" devices may be worn on a ribbon?
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Not more than 1
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The "V" Device is authorized for wear on what decorations?
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal Air Medal ARCOM Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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How many different weapons are authorized component bars?
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19
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For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
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For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
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What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?
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Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity
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Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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The Company Commander
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How often do you get the Good Conduct Medal?
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Every 3 years
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Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM and DSM?
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1. AAM = Lieutenant Colonel and above
2. ARCOM = Colonel and above 3. MSM = Major General and above 4. LM = Lieutenant General and above 5. DSM = U.S. Army Chief of Staff |
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Who can make recommendations for an award?
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Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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To anyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy
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What is the second highest award for valor?
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The Distinguished Service Cross
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What was the first medal awarded in the U.S. Army?
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The Purple Heart
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In the order of precedence, what are the Unit Decorations that can be awarded to a U.S. Army Unit?
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Presedential Unit Citation
1. Joint Meritorious Unit Award 2. Valorous Unit Award 3. Meritorious Unit Commendation 4. Superior Unit Award 5. Citation in Orders |
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What was the Purple Heart initially awarded for?
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It was awarded for valor in the revolutionary war
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What is a DA Form 4950?
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Good Conduct Medal Certificate
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What decoration has George Washington's picture on it?
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The Purple Heart
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What is a DA Form 87?
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Certificate of Training
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the AAM?
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For Military Achievement
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the ARCOM?
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For Military Merit
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What is a Fourragere?
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A ropelike device worn to signify the award of a foreign decoration
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When can a unit award be worn?
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When serving with a unit that received an award or if you were assigned to the unit when the award was assigned
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Name the three Special Skill Tabs.
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Ranger, Special Forces, Presidents Hundred
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What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
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AR 670-1
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Name three appurtenances
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Oak leaf clusters, V-Devices, and numbers
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What DA Form is used to recommend /request an award?
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DA Form 638
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What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
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AR 600-8-22
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When was the Medal of Honor established?
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1862
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Why is the Purple Heart different than all the other decorations?
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You cannot be recommended for the Purple Heart; instead you must meet specific criteria.
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Who is the approving authority for the Army Achievement Medal?
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The Battalion Commander
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Who's profile is on the Medal of Honor?
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Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war
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What is the DA Form 7013
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Certificate of Acheivment
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When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
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20 December 1976
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What is Sergeant's Business?
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To train and lead soldiers
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What is a Sergeant?
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A leader
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Explain the Chain of Command.
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The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
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Define Responsibility
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Being accountable for what you do
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How does the Chain of Command support the NCO support channel?
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By legally punishing those who challenge a sergeant's authority
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Define Duty.
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Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it.
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What is the role of the CSM?
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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Battalion commander
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How does a Commander exercise command?
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Through subordinate commanders
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When was the position of Sergeant Major of the Army established?
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4 July 1966
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Is the CSM in the Chain of Command?
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No (but he supervises the NCO support channel)
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What are key elements of command?
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Authority and Responsibility
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What is the NCO Support Channel?
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It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command
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What must a Sergeant have in order to accomplish Sergeant's Business?
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The Skill, ability and Leadership to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat
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Define Military Courtesy
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The respect soldiers show to each other
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What is the meaning of a salute to the Flag of the U.S.A.?
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A declaration of loyalty to the U.S. and to the principles of liberty and justice
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What is the meaning of a hand salute?
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It is a greeting exchanged between military personnel
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What bugle call signals the beginning of a formal review?
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Adjutant's call
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What is the purpose of displaying courtesy to a senior?
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Recognition of the position he or she holds
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Can you salute as a prisoner?
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No, you have lost the right to salute
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When do you salute inside a building?
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When reporting to your commander
When reporting to a pay officer When reporting to a military board At an indoor ceremony At sentry duty indoors |
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What are some examples of when you are not required to salute?
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When working on a work detail
When actively engaged in athletics On guard duty when a challenge is required When imprisoned |
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What is the origin of the Salute?
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In early roman history, persons meeting would raise their hands in the air, palm forward to show that they held no weapons and were friendly. This has evolved into the present day salute.
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Enlisted members generally do not exchange salutes, what are some examples of when they would exchange salutes?
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When rendering reports in formation
When reporting to an enlisted president of a board |
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Who enters a vehicle first?
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The junior enters first.... the senior leaves first
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What is Reveille?
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A ceremony in which the unit honors the U.S. flag when it is raised in the morning
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What is considered the most important of all military courtesies?
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The hand salute
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What Army regulation covers Salutes, honors and visits of courtesy?
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AR 600-25
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When an Ex President of the U.S. arrives and leaves an army installation, how many gun salute does he get?
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21 gun salute, both times
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Where do you walk when walking with someone that is senior to you?
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On the senior person's left
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When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?
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Approximately 6 paces when our paths will bring you close by, or within speaking distance when making eye contact.
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Is an officer required to return the salute of an enlisted member?
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Yes
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When would you salute while in formation?
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Only on the command "present arms"
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What is the longest bugle call?
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Tattoo- 28 bars long
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What should you do if the National Anthem of a foreign country is played?
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Outdoors- render the hand salute, Indoors- stand at attention
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If you are standing outdoors in uniform and you hear "Retreat" being played, what should you do?
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Face toward the flag or music, and come to attention, on the first note of "to the color", render the hand salute
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If indoors when the national anthem is played, what should you do?
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Face the flag or music and stand at attention, persons under arms should salute
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Is it customary for warrant officers of the same branch of service to salute each other?
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No
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Who exits a military vehicle first?
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The senior person, then in ascending order
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Who salutes in a group of soldiers not in formation?
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The first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone should salute
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What is the only time that you do not remove your headgear when reporting to an officer indoors?
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When under arms
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When are you considered to be under arms?
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When you are carrying a weapon in your hand, by sling or by holster
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How long is the call "to the colors"
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40 seconds
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How are military flags classified?
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Colors
Standards Distinguished flags Ensigns Guidons Pennants |
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What are the recommended components of a burial escort for an enlisted person?
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NCOIC
Firing party Pallbearers Bugler |
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How long is Reveille?
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20 seconds
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What are the three marching steps used in drill?
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30in step, 15in step, 18in step
(the 18in step is used when formally stacking arms, it is executed on the command of execution of ARMS in STACK ARMS.) |
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
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FM 3-21.5
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What is a review?
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A military ceremony
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
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1. Platoon online
2. Platoon in column |
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What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony?
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It enables leaders to move an individual or a unit from one place to another in an orderly manner. It also aids in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to a leaders orders.
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
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1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease 3. At ease 4. Rest |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?
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To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
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What is a rank?
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A line, which is only one element in depth
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What foot is your leading foot?
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Your left foot
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What is the only command given from Inspection Arms?
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Ready, Port, Arms
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What is an element?
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An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
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The platoon guide or leader
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What is a file?
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A column, which has a front of only one element
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"?
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When either foot strikes the ground
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What is a formation?
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The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give?
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Inspection arms
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While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
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Six paces before and six paces after
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What is quicktime cadence?
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120 steps per minute
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What is doubletime cadence?
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180 steps per minute
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
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Rear March
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From what position are all stationary movements given?
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Position of attention
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On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"?
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On either foot
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What is cover? (D&C)
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Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
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How do you measure a "step?
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Heel to heel
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What is depth?
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The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
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What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
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1 step or 1 count
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What are the two parts of most drill command?
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1. Preparatory command
2. Command of execution |
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How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
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On the command "March", The first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear
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What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
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1. Two part
2. Combined 3. Supplementing 4. Directive 5. Mass |
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What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
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The raised vertical position
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What are some examples of a combined command?
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At ease
Fall in Rest |
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Who determines when reveille will be played in the morning?
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The installation commander
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Define Cadence
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A uniform step and rhythm used in marching
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When is the command Right Turn or Left Turn March used?
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When marching elements of more than 4 columns abreast
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What is an interval?
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The lateral space between elements in a formation
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
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As You Were
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Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
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The CSM
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What is a Guidon?
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A flag that identifies a company, troop or battery
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When executing a Rear March, on which foot do you pivot?
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Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right
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What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
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1. Step by step
2. By the numbers 3. Talk-through method |
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What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
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1. Half step
2. Left step 3. Right step 4. Backward march |
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
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5 steps
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Does the National color ever render a salute?
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No
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What is the only command that can be given from Inspection Arms, when performing drill with the M16?
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Ready, Port Arms
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What is the "Blue Book"?
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A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It preceded the FM 3-21.5. It was known as "The regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States". This book was the first Army Field Manual
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
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No
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How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt?
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Ten steps
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The Army's leadership doctrine states that soldiers must satisfy 4 leadership requirements. What are they?
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1. Lead in peace to be prepared for war
2. Develop individual leaders 3. Develop leadership teams 4. Decentralize |
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Describe the "Be, Know and Do".
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Army leadership begins with what the leader must BE, the values and attributes that shape a leaders character. Your skills are those things you KNOW how to do, your competence in everything from the technical side of your job to the people skills a leader requires. But character and knowledgewhile absolutely necessaryare not enough. You cannot be effective, you cannot be a leader, until you apply what you know, until you act and DO what you must.
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What is a principle?
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Principles are guidelines
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What are the team building stages?
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1. Formation
2. Enrichment 3. Sustainment |
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Name the 4 human needs
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1. Physical
2. Security 3. Social 4. Higher (religious) |
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Is any one human need more important than the other?
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NO
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What does Decentralization mean?
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The release of authority for execution from senior to subordinate levels.
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What does FM 22-100 cover?
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Army Leadership (Be, Know, Do)
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What does FM 7-0 cover?
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Training the force
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Define Leadership
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The process of influencing others to accomplish a mission by providing purpose direction and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.
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What are the 4 major factors of leadership?
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1. The led
2. The leader 3. The communication 4. The situation |
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What are the 11 principles of leadership?
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1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be technically and tactically proficient 3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions 4. Make sound and timely decisions 5. Set the example 6. Know your soldiers and look out for their well being 7. Keep your subordinates informed 8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates 9. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished 10. Build the team 11. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities |
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What are the 4 individual values that soldiers are expected to possess?
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1. Courage
2. Candor 3. Competence 4. Commitment |
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What are the 5 steps to problem solving?
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1. Recognize and define the problem
2. Gather facts and make assumptions 3. Develop possible solutions 4. Analyze and compare the possible solutions 5. Select the best solution |
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What are the three stages of the Character Development Pyramid?
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1. Leaders teach values - subordinates learn from culture
2. Leaders reinforce values - subordinates comply 3. Leaders shape the ethical climate - subordinates internalize army values |
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What is communications?
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The flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another
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Name the two barriers of communications
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1. Physical
2. Psychological |
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Name some physical barriers of communication
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Noise of battle, distance
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Define Motivation
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Influencing people to want to do what you know must be done
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Name the four indicators of good leadership
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1. Proficiency
2. Discipline 3. Cohesion 4. Morale |
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Name some things in a unit that affect morale
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Mess
Military justice Supply Billets |
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What are the 4 elements of professional army ethics?
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1. Loyalty
2. Duty 3. Selfless Service 4. Integrity |
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What are the 4 steps to the ethical decision making process?
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1. Interpret the situation
2. Analyze the factors 3. Choose the course of action you feel will best serve the nation 4. Implement the course of action you have chosen |
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What is the definition of Ethics?
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Ethics are principles or standards that guide professionals to do the right thing
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Must a commander have an open-door policy?
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Yes
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What are Beliefs?
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Beliefs are assumptions or convictions you hold as true about something, concept or person
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What are Values?
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Values are attitudes about the worth or importance of people, concepts or things
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What are 2 types of counseling?
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1. Event-oriented Counseling
2. Performance and Professional Growth |
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What are the requirements of successful counseling?
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1. Establish communications
2. Get the person to feel at ease 3. Listen to the problem 4. Don't put the person down by showing him or her that their problem is common 5. Develop confidence between the counselee and yourself |
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What are the 5 basic rules of combat?
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1. Move
2. Shoot 3. Communicate 4. Secure 5. Sustain |
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What are the five leadership styles?
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1. Directing
2. Participating 3. Delegating 4. Transformational 5. Transactional |
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Can you delegate responsibility?
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NO! Only authority can be delegated
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What are the two modes of leadership?
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1. Direct
2. Indirect |
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What are the levels of leadership?
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1. Direct
2. Organizational 3. Strategic |
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What are the four skills a leader must have?
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1. Interpersonal
2. Conceptual 3. Technical 4. Tactical |
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What are the attributes a leader must have?
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1. Mental
2. Physical 3. Emotional |
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AAA What subjects are covered by these cards so far?
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Awards and Decorations
Chain of Command Customs and Courtesies Drill and Ceremony Leadership First Aid |
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What is Self Aid?
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Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
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Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment
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Bayonet
Rifle Entrenching tool Tent poles and stakes Web belt |
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What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
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Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
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How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?
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11
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What is the object of first aid?
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To stop bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain and prevent infection
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What FM covers first aid for soldiers?
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FM 4-25.11
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What is First Aid?
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It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
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What is the unique feature of type "O" blood?
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It is a universal donor
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When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound?
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If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound
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What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?
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Soldiers not accustomed to the heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and soldiers already dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water (insufficient use of)
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How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
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2 to 4 inches
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What are the 4 lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)
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1. Open the airway and restore breathing
2. Stop the bleeding 3. Dress and bandage the wounds to prevent infection 4. Prevent shock |
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When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
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The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
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Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
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Their own field dressing
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How should the ends of an unimproved pressure dressing be tied?
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In a non-slip knot directly over the wound site
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What is manual pressure?
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Place hand on dressing and exert firm pressure for 5 to 10 minutes
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Should a casualty be given water to drink?
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He should not eat or drink
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Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?
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To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding
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What should you do to indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet?
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Mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet
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Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?
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No, only qualified medical personnel can do that
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How can you prevent athlete's foot?
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Keep your feet clean, use foot powder and change socks daily
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Where is a tourniquet applied?
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Around a limb, between the injury and the heart, 2 to 4 inches above the wound and never placed directly on a joint
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Name 3 categories of heat injuries
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1. Heat cramps
2. Heat exhaustion 3. Heat stroke |
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What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
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Muscle cramps of the abdomen, legs or arms
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What is the treatment for heat cramps?
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Move to shad, then loosen clothing and give cool water
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What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
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Headache
Excessive sweating Weakness Dizziness Nausea Muscle cramps Pale moist skin Mental confusion |
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What would the treatment be for heat exhaustion?
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Move to a cool area and loosen clothing, have the individual drink at least one canteen full of cool water, elevate legs and monitor their condition
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If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use for opening an airway?
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The jaw thrust technique, because in most cases it can be done without extending the neck
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What are signs and symptoms of heat stroke?
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Casualty stops sweating
Skin is dry and hot Fast pulse Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Mental confusion |
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What is the treatment for heat stroke?
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Immerse in coldest water available or remove clothing and wet entire body while fanning, transport the individual to the nearest medical facility
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What are two basic types of fractures?
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1. Open (compound)
2. Closed (simple) |
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What are some signs of a fracture?
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Deformity, pain at the site, discoloration
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With an open fracture, what should you do first?
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Stop the bleeding
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What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures?
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"Splint them where they lie"
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How tight should tourniquet be?
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Tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped.
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What does the term Hemorrhage mean?
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Heavy bleeding
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What are the three types of bleeding?
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1. Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
2. Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream 3. Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound |
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Name 4 common points for checking pulse
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1. Carotid- The side of the neck
2. Femoral- The groin 3. Radial- The wrist 4. Posterial Tibial- Ankle |
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What are some signs/symptoms of shock?
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Clammy skin (cool, pale and damp)
Restlessness and nervousness Thirst Loss of blood Confusion Fast breathing Nausea or vomiting Blotched or bluish skin (especially around the mouth and lips) Often perspires freely May pass out. |
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What is the treatment for shock?
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PELCRN (Pronounced Pell-Crin)
1. Position the casualty on their back 2. Elevate the Legs 3. Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever it is binding 4. Climatize (prevent too hot or too cold) 5. Reassure (keep the casualty calm) 6. Notify medical personnel (Help, Get a medic!!) |
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What is a heat injury?
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A loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in the heat, a general dehydration of the body
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What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?
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Cleanliness
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How do you stop bleeding?
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Apply a field dressing
Manual pressure Elevate the limb Apply a pressure dressing Digital Pressure Apply a tourniquet |
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What is CPR?
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat
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When can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?
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When a doctor tells you to stop
When others relieve you When you cannot physically continue When the casualty starts to breath on his own |
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What is AIDS?
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AIDS is the end stage of the HIV infection. At this point, the virus has attacked and weakened a person's immune system
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Name two types of rescue breathing
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1. Mouth to mouth
2. Backpressure arm-lift method (Used in an NBC Environment when protective clothing may make it impossible to use the mouth to mouth method) |
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When would you use the backpressure arm-lift method of rescue breathing?
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During a gas and biological attack because both of you can and will remain masked
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What do the letters AIDS stand for?
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?
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When the casualty has a:
Head injury Abdominal wound Fractured (unsplinted) leg |
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How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding?
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5 to 10 minutes
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What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?
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Turn their head to the side to prevent them from choking on their own vomit
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When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding?
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As a last resort when everything else has failed or when an arm or leg has been severed off
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What does COLD stand for?
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It is a key word in cold weather protection, it stands for Keep it CLEAN, Avoid OVERHEATING, Wear it LOOSE and in layers and Keep it DRY
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What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty?
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Check for:
1. Responsiveness 2. Breathing 3. Pulse 4. Bleeding 5. Shock 6. Fractures 7. Burns 8. Possible concussions (head injuries) |
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What is the first indication of frostbite?
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Skin becomes numb and white particles/patches form on it
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What do you do to treat frostbite?
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Remove clothing from the affected area, warm with warm water or body heat, dress the area and seek additional medical help
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When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound?
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As the individual breathes out
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How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound?
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On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure
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What do you do with exposed abdominal organs?
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Wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen (never try to put them back in)
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How do you take the Carotid pulse?
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Place the first two fingers of your hand beside the casualties Adams' apple
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In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the two-man methods?
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1. Two-Man Support Carry
2. Two-Man Arms Carry 3. Two-Man Fore-and Aft-Carry 4. Four-Hand Seat Carry 5. Two-Hand Seat Carry |
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In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the one-man methods?
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1. Fireman's carry
2. Supporting carry 3. Arms Carry 4. Saddleback carry 5. Pack-strap carry 6. Pistol belt carry 7. Pistol belt drag 8. Neck drag 9. LBE Carry Using Bearers LBE 10. LBE Carry Using Casualtys LBE 11. Cradle Drop Drag |
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Should you put any medication or cream on a burn?
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No
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Name the four types of burns
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1. Thermal
2. Electrical 3. Chemical 4. Laser |
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What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns?
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Lessen or prevent shock and infection
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What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?
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1. Urgent- within 2 hours
2. Priority- within 4 hours 3. Routine- within 24 hours |
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What is the first aid procedure for a white phosphorous casualty?
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Smother the flame by submerging the affected area in water or pack with mud. Then remove the particles by brushing or picking them out
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What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim?
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Remove the casualty from the source of the burn
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What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?
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1. The jaw thrust
2. Head tilt/chin lift methods |
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What is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease?
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Dental plaque
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What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
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1. Unexplained runny nose
2. Unexplained headache 3. Sudden drooling 4. Difficulty seeing (dimness of vision and miosis) 5. Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing 6. Localized sweating and muscular twitching in the area of contaminated skin 7. Stomach cramps 8. Nausea 9. Tachycardia followed by bradycardia (Tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heartbeat wth a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute) |
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What are the 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
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1. Strange or confused behavior.
2. Wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and coughing. 3. Severely pinpointed pupils. 4. Red eyes with tearing. 5. Vomiting. 6. Severe muscular twitching and general weakness. 7. Involuntary urination and defecation. 8. Convulsions. 9. Unconsciousness. 10. Respiratory failure. 11. Bradycardia. |
