ADP 1 Flashcards

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When was the American Continental Army Established?

A

14 June 1775

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What does ADP 1 covers?

A

The army

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How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?

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Over 180

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What is the Army’s vision for its three strategic roles?

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Prevent, Shape and Win

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What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?

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The Constitution

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Who determines the size and organization of the Army?

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Congress

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What is the Army’s Mission?

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The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint force

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If Soldiers do not have “Trust between Soldiers and their Leaders” what can be the outcome?

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Soldiers will only follow those orders given and only out of fear of consequences and will not take initiative

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What does trust at all levels of Leadership depend on?

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Candor

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What usually keeps professional Soldiers in the Army?

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Families

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What does Certification Measure?

A

competence, character, and commitment

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What is Professional competence?

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mastery of specific skills

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What must an individual do to become a Professional?

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become certified in their job or tasks

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What is an Oath?

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an individual moral commitment made publicly

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14
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Is the Constitutional oath legally binding?

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Yes

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What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by esprit de corps?

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we should always respect our history and traditions

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What is Discipline?

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the behavior tempered by high standards of conduct and performance and reflects the self-control necessary in the face of temptation, obstacles, and adversity, and the fear to do the harder right instead of the easier wrong

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What is Pride?

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recognition that obstacles, adversity, and fear can be mastered through discipline and teamwork

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What is the size of a Squad?

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What is the size of a Platoon?

A

16-44 Soldiers

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What is the size of a Company?

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62-190 Soldiers

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What is the Size of a Battalion?

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What is the size of a Brigade?

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What is the size of a Division?

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10,000-15,000

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What is the size of a Corps?
20,000- 45,000
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What is the size of an Army?
50,000 or more
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How do Leaders prepare subordinates?
by empowering them to operate autonomously without constant directions and giving them responsibility
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How does the Army Shape Leaders?
Through tough realistic training to gain experience, education, leader development, and encouraging responsibility
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What is the percentage of Americans that Serve in the Military?
Less than one-half of one percent and only about half of those serving are Soldiers
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Who did the U.S. fight during the War of 1812?
The British
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What was the year that the Army fought Mexico in “The Mexican War”?
1846
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What was gained from the Mexican War?
The Nation’s borders were extended to the Pacific Ocean
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When did the Civil War begin?
1861
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When was the War with Spain?
1898
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When did the U.S mass the Largest Army in its History?
During world war 2
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What is the Longest War in U.S. Military History and how long did it last?
The war in Afghanistan and currently it is has been over 12 years of fighting
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What War had the more Casualties than any other War?
The Civil war
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How many Divisions did the Army have during World War II?
89