Wear & Appearance of Army Uniforms & Insignia
3 years of honorable service
What are the two characteristics that enhance the relationship between officers and NCOs?
Mutual trust and common goals
The M4 is a 1) Magazine-fed, 2) Gas-operated, 3) Air-cooled, 4) Shoulder-fired, 5) 5.56-millimeter weapon
What are the two techniques for using the Lensatic Compass?
The centerhold Techniques & The Compass-to-Cheek Technique
What section does Land Navigation fall under?
TC 3-25-26
What happens once a pregnant Soldier's APFU becomes too small or uncomfortable?
They are authorized to wear the t-shirt outside trunks or wear civilian equivalent workout clothes.
When was the Noncommissioned Officer Education System formalized, and when was the first Basic Course instructed?
The program was approved in 1969, and the first Basic Course was instructed in 1970.
What are the 4 Rules of Firearm Safety?
1) Treat every weapon as if it is loaded, 2) Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to destroy, 3) Keep finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire, and 4) Ensure positive indentification of the target and its surroundings
How many Norths are on a Military Map, and what are they called?
Three; 1) True north, 2) Magnetic north, and 3) Grid north
What section are the Rifle and Carbine rules under?
TC 3-22.9
What are the grooming 3 standards for sideburns?
1) Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear, 2) will not be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point, and 3) the length of the individual hairs will not exceed 1/8' when fully extended.
When was the standing Army of the United States formed?
Through the National Defense Act (NDA) of June 1920
What is the cycle of function for the M4? (100 bonus points if you say it in order)
1) Feeding, 2) Chambering, 3) Locking, 4) Firing, 5) Unlocking, 6) Extracting, 7) Ejecting, and 8) Cocking
What are the Five Major Terrain Features?
1) Hill, 2) Valley, 3) Saddle, 4) Ridge, and 5)Depression
What section can you find more information on how to give First Aid?
TC 4-02.1
What are the 4 categories of badges authorized for wear on the Army uniform?
1) Markmanship badges and tab, 2) Combat and special skill badges and tabs, 3) Identification badges, and 4) Foreign badges
Name 4 purposes that inspections have?
1) Mission Accomplishment, 2) Tailed to meet the commander's needs, 3) Performance oriented, and 4) Capable of identifying process improvement opportunities
What are the 3 stages of immediate action during a malfunction?
1) Tap the bottom of the magazine firmly, 2) Rapidly pull and release the changing handle to extract/eject the previous cartridge, and 3) Reassess by continuing the shot process
What are the Three Minor Terrain Features?
1) Cliff, 2) Spur, and 3) Draw
Which two sections provide more information on regulations for the Wear & Appearance of Army Uniforms & Insignia?
AR 670-1/DA-PAM 670-1
What 3 situations are Soldiers NOT required to wear headgear with the uniform?
1) Headgear is not required if it interferes with the safe operation of military vehicles. It's also not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle, commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance.
2) Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors, unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.
3) Male and female Soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after retreat) when wearing the Army service and dress uniforms or the mess and evening mess uniforms
What are the 6 major topic areas of the NCO Common Core Competencies?
1) Readiness, 2) Leadership, 3) Training Management, 4) Communications, 5) Operations and 6) Program Management
DOUBLE JEOPARDY (Wage what you want!): What are the 4 weapon safety measures, and can you describe each one?
Green: Magazine removed, chamber empty, weapon on safe
Amber: Magazine is locked, Bolt is forward on Empty Chamber, Ejection port cover closed, Weapon on Safe.
Red: Magazine inserted, Round in chamber, Bolt forward, Ejection port cover closed, Weapon on safe
Black: Weapon is fully prepared to fire, Selector is on FIRE, Finger on trigger, In process of engaging target
DOUBLE JEOPARDY (Wage what you want!): What are the Colors of a Military Map, and what do they represent?
Black: Indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels.
Red-Brown: These are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation.
Blue: Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage
Green: Identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards.
Brown: Identifies all relief features and elevations, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on red-light
Red: Classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.
Where can you find more information on Enlisted Promotions?
AR 600-8-19