ADP-1 Flashcards
When was the American Continental Army Established
14 June 1775
How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?
over 180
.What is the Army’s vision for its three strategic roles?
Prevent, Shape, Win
What gives the President the Authority as the Commander and Chief?
The Constitution
Who determines the size and organization of the Army?
Congress
What is the Army’s Mission?
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
What are the 7 Army Values?
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
What does Certification Measure?
competence, character, and commitment
What is Professional competence?
mastery of specific skills
What must an individual do to become a Professional?
become certified in their job or tasks
What is an oath?
an individual moral commitment made publicly
Is the Constitutional oath legally binding?
yes
How is loss of discipline on the part of our Soldiers exploited by the Enemy?
through enemy propaganda
What must small-unit leaders do to prevent our Soldiers from retaliating in response to an Enemy’s unethical acts?
maintain discipline and ensure that the conduct of Soldiers remains within ethical and moral boundaries
What does ADP 1 Chapter 2-20 mean by mean by esprit de corps?
we should always respect our history and traditions
How does the Army emphasize esprit de corps and tradition and history?
through the practice of our customs, our traditions, and conducting ceremonies
How do Units and organizations preserve their unit histories and display them?
unit distinctive insignia and by maintaining written account of the unit’s history
What is the hallmark of units with high esprit de corps?
Soldiers display a high lever of Discipline and Pride
What is Discipline?
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
What is Pride?
recognition that obstacles, adversity, and fear can be mastered through discipline and teamwork
What does Esprit de corps say about a Soldier or unit?
that the Soldier or unit has high motivation, discipline, and morale
What are the 4 primary missions of the Armed Forces that may require large numbers of ground forces or the ready availability of large numbers of Soldiers?
- counter terrorism and irregular warfare 2.Stability and counterinsurgency operations 3. War 4.The defense of our homeland and support of civil authorities
What are the Army’s two Core Competencies that are indispensable contributions to the joint force?
combined arms maneuver and wide area security
What are the levels of Command and the Rank that Generally Commands them?
Squad=SSG, Platoon=LT/SFC, Company=Captain/1SG, Battalion=LTC/CSM, Brigade=COL/CSM, Division=Major General/CSM, Corps=Lieutenant General/CSM, Army=General/CSM
