Common Battle Terms
Rank
Military Trivia I
Military Trivia II
100
People, groups, or nations that join together in war are referred to as:
A. BFFs B. Super Buddies C. Allies D. Show Offs
C. Allies
100
The U.S. Marine Corps insignia below represents what rank?
A. Major B. Private First Class C. Corporal D. Colonel E. General
B. Private First Class
100
How many military branches are there?
6
100
In the field, a soldier must rely on whatever food he or she brings, usually in the form of MREs, which stands for:
A. Microwave Ready Energy B. Man-Cooked REal Food C. Meals Ready to Eat D. Microwave Ready Eggs
C. Meals Ready to Eat
Common MREs include chicken and rice, beef stew, and pasta. The meals are easy to carry, last for a long time, and are simple to prepare.
200
This word describes powerful guns, such as cannons, that can be fired from miles away.
A. Super Duper Blasters B. Artillery C. Nerf guns
D. Mace
B. Artillery
200
The U.S. Marine Corps insignia below represents what rank?
A. Sergent Major B. Private First Class C. Corporal D. Colonel E. General
A. Sergent Major
200
On what day of the year, do we celebrate Veterans Day?
November 11th
200
A soldier's fully loaded rucksack, or backpack, can weight up to:
A. 25 pounds B. 15 pounds C. 100 pounds D. 65 pounds
D. 65 Pounds
300
Foot soldiers whose job it is to move quickly on the battlefield:
A. Infantry B. Middle Schoolers in between class C. Fast footies D. Sonic Souljaz
A. Infantry
300
The U.S. Marine Corps insignia below represents what rank? A. Sergent Major B. Private First Class C. Corporal D. Colonel E. General
D. Colonel
300
What is the official color of Month of the Military Child?
Purple
300
The most common injury for a U.S. soldier is:
A. A sprain or strain B. Broken arm or leg C. Neck or head injury D. Death
A. A sprain or strain
400
This term is used to describe Pits or long lines dug in the ground to keep soldiers safe from enemy fire:
A. Holes B. Minecraft Caves C. Storm Circle
D. Trenches
D. Trenches
400
The U.S. Marine Corps insignia below represents what rank? A. Major B. Private First Class C. Corporal D. Colonel E. General
A. Major
400
What is the only branch of the U.S. military to share a name with a best-selling line of Nike sneakers?
Air Force
400
This item is used in the cavalry to relay instructions between commanders and troops. It is also used to call soldiers to chow and wake them up in the morning:
A. A rooster B. Bugle (instrument) C. 2-siren alarm D. Drums
B. Bugle (Instrument)
500
This term is used to describe Awards given to soldiers for special service during a war or battle:
A. Medal B. Trophies C. Honor Roll D. Hall Passes
A. Medal
500
The U.S. Marine Corps insignia below represents what rank? A. Sergent Major B. Private First Class C. Corporal D. Colonel E. General
E. General
500
During the American Civil War, the battles of Bull Run (both the First and Second), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Appomattox Court House were all fought in what state?
Virginia
500
What is the highest military honor a soldier can receive:
A. Legion of Honor B. Victoria C. Medal of Honor D. Purple Heart
C. Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is for soldiers distinguished in battle.