Basic Army Knowledge
This is the Army’s core set of values.
What are the Army Values?
The first three weeks of Basic Training, focused on discipline, uniforms, and drill, are called this phase.
What is Red Phase?
This is the uniform worn for physical training.
What is the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU)?
This is the lowest enlisted rank in the Army.
What is Private (E-1)?
The abbreviation CAARNG stands for this.
What is California Army National Guard?
This term refers to the training every Warrior must complete to become a soldier.
What is Basic Training (BCT)?
During Basic, Soldiers must qualify with this weapon on the rifle range.
What is the M4 Carbine?
This hydration tool is worn on your back and used during most outdoor training events.
What is a CamelBak?
The first NCO rank in the Army.
What is Corporal (E-4)?
The governor of California serves in this role over the CAARNG.
What is Commander-in-Chief (State level)?
The U.S. Army was founded in this year.
What is 1775?
This term describes the ability to navigate terrain using a map and compass.
What is land navigation?
This item is used to carry meals, hygiene items, and personal gear during field exercises.
What is a rucksack?
The insignia of this rank is three chevrons.
What is Sergeant (E-5)?
This city hosts the headquarters of the CAARNG.
What is Sacramento?
This is the title given to the Army’s core leadership position for enlisted Soldiers, often called the senior enlisted advisor to the Army Chief of Staff.
What is the Sergeant Major of the Army?
This medical technique taught in BCT is used to stop severe bleeding.
What is applying a tourniquet?
This is the basic sleep system issued for use in the field.
What is a sleeping bag (or modular sleep system)?
This is the rank insignia for a First Sergeant.
What is three chevrons, three rockers, and a diamond?
This is the name of the CAARNG training base near San Luis Obispo.
What is Camp San Luis Obispo?
This is the term for a Soldier who signs up for an additional period of service after their initial contract ends.
What is a reenlistee?
This formation is used during tactical movements in Basic Training and allows Soldiers to move in combat while maintaining security.
What is a wedge formation?
This all-purpose, load-bearing vest is used to carry essential items like magazines and first aid kits.
What is an FLC (Fighting Load Carrier)?
This is the highest enlisted rank in the Army.
What is Sergeant Major of the Army?
This is the name of the CAARNG’s largest annual training exercise.
What is Annual Training (or eXportable Combat Training Capability - XCTC)?