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This game show host left college during WWII to train as a US Navy pilot

Who is Bob Barker

100

The only commisioned officer rank shared in name across all branches but not equivalent in seniority

What is a Captain

100

Operation Provide Comfort was a U.S. mission to aid refugees from this group in the aftermath of the First Gulf War

Who are the Kurds

100

The M-240 fires this size round 

What is 7.62

100

When outdoors, a senior officer/NCO should walk on this side of you 

What is the right side

200

This actor who was famous for the line "You're gonna need a bigger boat", served in the US Air Force

Who is Roy Scheider 

200
The Navy equivalent of a Lieutenant

What is a Commander

200

Operation Uranus was the name given to the Soviet encirclement of German forces during this WWII battle

What is the Battle of Stalingrad

200

The US Army shoulder fire grenade launcher

What is the AT-4

200

The two most common military traditions and customs.

What is Dress and Ceremonies

300

A dimpled comedian who acted in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" joined the US Army to fight in WWII  

Who is Buddy Hackett

300

This Army rank is only used in time of war

What is a General of the Army (5-stars)

300

The British effort to liberate Rangoon during WWII was given this monstrous name

What is Operation Dracula

300

This manufacturer currently builds the majority of handguns used by the US Military

What is Beretta

300

This is the only time enlisted members may remain covered indoors while in uniform

What is while under arms

400

This "Golden Girl" actress served in the US Marine Corps

Who is Bea Arthur

400

This term is reserved for enlisted soldiers that are promoted to officer

What is a "Mustang"

400

Operation Just Cause took place in this country

What is Panama

400

The term HUMVEE (HMMWV) stands for this

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle

400

This is the only US Military branch where saluting is not required when uncovered outdoors

What is none

All branches require a salute when appropriate, if covered 

500

Jimmy Stewart joined the US Army Air Corps in 1941. He reached this rank before leaving service in 1968

What is the rank of Brigadier General

500

This term is used for the lowest class (or Freshman) at West Point and Naval Academy

What is a "plebe"

500

This Battle gets its name for the rounded swelling of German troops in the region

What is the Battle of the Bulge

500

Otherwise known as the FGM-148 portable anti-tank launcher

What is the Javalin


500

This bugle call signals the end of the duty day and is often confused with Retreat but follows it

What is "To the Colors"