TIME AND ALPHABET
The phonetic representation of the letter "O" in the military alphabet
What is Oscar?
This is the first General Order.
What is "I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved"?
When talking to an officer outdoors, you must stand at this position and render a salute.
What is the position of Attention?
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The official birthday of the National Guard, tracing back to the first muster of the Massachusetts Bay Colony militia
What is December 13, 1636?
The standard length of a normal marching step in inches, measured from heel to heel.
What is 30 inches?
If your first formation is scheduled for 0630 hours, this is what time it is on a standard 12-hour clock.
What is 6:30 AM?
This Army Value represents the realization of "bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other Soldiers."
What is Loyalty?
This is the correct response when an NCO enters a designated room or area (such as a classroom or barracks) and calls out "At Ease."
What is immediately standing at ease (or remaining silent and waiting for further instructions)?
his military healthcare program offers coverage to Guard members and their families
What is Tricare Reserve Select (or Tricare)?
This is the pay grade and rank abbreviation for an Army Specialist.
What is E-4 (SPC)?
The phonetic representation of the letter "N" in the military alphabet
What is November?
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This is the third General Order.
What is "I will report all violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief"?
When addressing a male officer of any rank, you should use this title of respect.
What is "Sir"?
his education program can provide up to 100% tuition assistance to qualifying Guard members depending on their state.
What is State Tuition Assistance (STA)?
This 3-letter acronym refers to the physical training assessment that all recruits must take, consisting of events like the deadlift, sprint-drag-carry, and 2-mile run.
What is the AFT (Army Fitness Test)?
If a mission brief tells you to prepare for a night operation starting at 2145 hours, this is the civilian time.
What is 9:45 PM?
This Army Value is defined as "facing fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral)."
What is Personal Courage?
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You should never salute an officer when you or they are in this specific physical state or location, unless ordered to do so.
What is indoors (except when formally reporting)?
This historic statue and symbol of the National Guard represents a colonial citizen-soldier holding a musket while leaving his plow.
What is the Minuteman?
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The Warrior Ethos
What is "I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade"
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Spell the word "G-U-A-R-D" using the phonetic military alphabet.
What is Golf-Uniform-Alpha-Romeo-Delta?
The acronym "LDRSHIP" stands for these seven core Army Values.
What are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage?
Under AR 600-25, if you are outdoors in uniform and hear the national anthem playing, you must face the music (or flag) and do this.
What is stand at attention and render a hand salute?
This program allows eligible college-bound recruits to stabilize their Guard enlistment for up to 24 months to complete education before a deployment rotation.
What is College First?