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12th Grade
07/19/2007

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Term
How many stripes does the American flag have?
Definition
13 stripes (7 red and 6 white)
Term
When the national flag is worn out, how is it disposed of?
Definition
The section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together
Term
What are the 2 ways that the flag can be displayed?
Definition
Flat
Hanging free
Term
What are the 2 ways that the flag can be displayed?
Definition
Flat
Hanging free
Term
What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
Definition
Black -(man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels.

Red-Brown - The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural fewatures, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation, such as contour lines on red-light readable maps.

Blue - Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers and drainange.

Green - identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards.

Brown - Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and culitivated land on red-light readable maps.

Red - Classifies cultural features, such as population areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.

Other - Occasionally other colors may be used to show special infomation.
Term
What are military symbols?
Definition
Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities
Term
Where is the legend of the map found?
Definition
Lower left margin
Term
What are 3 types of contour lines?
Definition
1. Index
2. Intermediate
3. Supplementary
Term
How many Norths are there on a military map?
Definition
1. True north
2. Magnetic north
3. Grid north
Term
What are the codes used to rate task proficiency?
Definition
* "T" = trained
* "P" = needs practice
* "U" = untrained
Term
What does the term METL stand for?
Definition
Mission Essential Task List
Term
What does AAR stand for and what does it provide?
Definition
After Action Review. An AAR provides feedback to units by involving participants in the training diagnostic process in order to increase and reinforce learning. The AAR leader guides participants in identifying deficiencies and seeking solutions.
Term
What does ASAP stand for?
Definition
Army Substance Abuse Program
Term
What Does ACS stand for?
Definition
Army Community Service
Term
What does EO stand for?
Definition
Equal Opportunity
Term
What does EO stand for?
Definition
Equal Opportunity
Term
What is the goal of NCODP
Definition
The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and compliment the overarching Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Program.
Term
When you take the APFT, what is the minimum number of points you must score in each event?
Definition
60 points
Term
What FM covers Physical Fitness Training?
Definition
FM 21-20
Term
What does FITT stand for?
Definition
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Term
What is Da Form 3349?
Definition
Physical profile form
Term
What is the objective of physical fitness training?
Definition
To enhance soldiers' abilities to meet the physical demands of war.
Term
What are the three periods of normal daily exercise routine?
Definition
1. Warm-up
2. Conditioning
3. Cool-down
Term
Name the two physical fitness formations?
Definition
1. Extended Rectangular
2. Circular
Term
What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
Definition
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Term
Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
Definition
1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction
2. Downrange Feedback
3. Field Fire
4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
5. Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights
Term
What is the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Definition
1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze
Term
What the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
Definition
1. Sight Alignment
2. Placing of the Aiming Point
Term
what is the Acronym SPORTS stand for?
Definition
Slap, Pull, Observe, Relesase, Tap and Shoot
Term
What is the weight of the M240B
Definition
Appocimately 27.6 pounds
Term
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
Definition
AR 670-1
Term
How is the Name tape/ U,S, Army tape worn on the ACU?
Definition
Immediately above and parallel with the slanted chest pocket flaps
Term
How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU?
Definition
No more than 3
Term
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
Definition
20 Dec 1976
Term
What is a Sergeant?
Definition
A leader
Term
Explain the Chain of Command
Definition
The succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised
Term
Define Responsibility
Definition
Being accountable for what you do
Term
What is resilience?
Definition
Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stess while maintaining a mission and organizational focus.
Term
What are the Army Values?
Definition
* Loyalty
* Duty
* Respect
* Selfless Service
* Honor
* Integrity
* Personal Courage
Term
Attributes of an Army leader can best be defined as what an Army leader is. What are the attributes of an Army leader?
Definition
1. A leader of character
2. A leader with presence.
3. A leader with intellectual capacity.
Term
What is a NCO's principle duty and responsibility?
Definition
Training.
Term
What FM covers the duties, responsibilities and authorities of a NCO?
Definition
FM 7-22.7
Term
Every soldier has two responsibilities. What are they?
Definition
1. Individual responsibilities
2. Command responsibilities.
Term
Who is the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiets of Staff (SEAC)?
Definition
SGM William Joseph Gainey.
Term
How many SMA have there been?
Definition
13.
Term
When did the 1st Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairmen Joint Chiefs of Staff assume the position?
Definition
October 01, 2005
Term
What year was the Sergeant Major of the Army estabilished?
Definition
1966
Term
The Sergeants Major Course began in what year?
Definition
1973 January
Term
Who wrote the "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States", also commonly called the "Blue Book" and thus standardized NCO duties and responsibilities in 1778?
Definition
Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben
Term
The history of the Noncommissioned Officer began in what year with the birth of the Continental Army?
Definition
1775
Term
During what year did the War Department make the first reference to noncommissioned officer chevrons?
Definition
1821
Term
What AR covers military justice?
Definition
AR 27-10
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