The American Flag
The Number of Stripes on the Flag
13
Is your lead foot when marching
What is your left foot
one stripe on the class A's represents this many years of service
what is 3
Starts with S. both knights and pirates carried this metal weapon with a point on the end
What is a sword
The Japanese launched a sneak attack against this US military base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941
what is Pearl Harbor
when the flag is flown at night, this must be done
what must be illuminated
The acronym used for Army Values
What is LDRSHIP
ACU is the acronym
What is Army Combat Uniform
Starts with M. This long rifle was used by both the Americans and British during the American Revolution.
What is a musket
This nickname for June 6, 1944 when the US and their allies launched an attack against German troops in Normandy, France
What is D-day
The color on the flag that symbolizes vigilance, preservation, and justice
What is Blue
What are line and column
Is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU'S
Starts with C. This weapon were loaded onto both the upper and lower decks and, using gunpowder, could fire large metal balls
What is a cannon
This president said December 7, 1941 is "a day that will live in infamy." (Hint: You can use his initials.)
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt (F.D.R.)
When a new state enters union, the star is added on this day
What is the 4th of July
Parade Rest, Stand at Ease, At Ease, and Rest
What are the 4 rest positions
is authorized to wear the insignia of their branch on their control cap
What is the Chaplain
Starts with G. This small explosive can be held in your hand and is triggered by pulling a pin and letting go of the safety valve- usually by throwing it.
What is a grenade
This was dropped on the city of Hiroshima (in Japan) on August 6, 1945
What is the atomic bomb
When a president or past-president dies the flag is flown at half-mast for this many days
what is 30 days
The amount of steps that should separate platoons when a company is formed
what is 5 steps
is the maximum amount of badges that can be worn on your ACU'S
what is 5
Starts with B. This knife could be attached to the end of a rifle for hand-to-hand combat
what is a bayonet
The Luftwaffe, which bombed the city of London repeatedly, was German___________. (Army, Navy, or Airforce.)
what was the Airforce