Basic Soldier Knowledge

Question 1

The Soldier’s Creed

Answer 1

I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of ateam.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always 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 proficientin 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 2

The Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (Paragraph 1)

Answer 2

No one is more professional than I.

I am a Noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers.

As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army”.

I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service, and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself.

I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Question 3

The Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (Paragraph 2)

Answer 3

Competence is my watchword.

My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind– accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers.

I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient.

I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer.

I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role.

All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide thatleadership.

I know my Soldiers, and I will always place their needs above my own.

I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed.

I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards andpunishment.

Question 4

The Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (Paragraph 3)

Answer 4

Officers of my Unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers.

I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike.

I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence oforders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.

I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

Question 5

The Army Song

Answer 5

“The Army Goes Rolling Along”

March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free.
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory.
We’re the Army and proud of our name!
We’re the Army and proudly proclaim:

First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And The Army Goes Rolling Along.
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along.

Then it’s hi! hi! hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong;
For where’er we go,
You will always know
That The Army Goes Rolling Along.