Block 5

Question 1

Enlisted Oath of Office

Answer 1

“I, ___________,
do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support and defend
the Constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United
States and the orders of the officers appointed over me,
according to regulations
and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
So help me God.”

Question 2

Vegetius Quote

Answer 2

“Troops who march in an irregular and disorderly manner are always in great danger of being defeated” -Vegetius: De Re Militari

Question 3

The History of Colors

Answer 3

From the earliest times, warriors used a banner or other symbol to identify specific units and to serve as a rallying point for troops. In medieval days, the standard or banner was used to signal a general assault…As autocracies faded or disappeared…national flags, as thought of today came into being. -Army TC 3-21.5