GENERAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
TEACHING AND COMMUNICATION
BASIC ARMY HISTORY
MAP READING
BLUE DEVIL BRIGADE CHAIN OF COMMAND
100

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

The Executive Branch-President, Vice-President, and Cabinet members 

The Judicial Branch-Supreme Court 

The Legislative Branch-Congress, which is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate 

100

What are the three characteristics of effective writing?

Simple, readable, and understandable 

100

What is the Army's Birthday?

June 14, 1775

100

What is a map?

 A graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface, drawn to scale, as seen from above

100

Brigade Commander:

c/COL Isabel Cruz

200

Who becomes the President if the current President were to die?

The Vice President

200

What are four teaching methods?

Lecture, conference, demonstrating practical exercise, group work 

200

What is the Army's Mascot?

A mule; two on active duty  (General Scott and Ranger II)

200

What are the five basic map colors?

Red: Roads and Boundaries        Brown: Elevation

Blue: Water                    Black: Man Made objects

Green: Vegetation

200

Brigade Executive Officer:

c/LTC Daniella Govea-Alcalde

300

After the President, if the Vice President were to die, who would become the president?

The Speaker of the House

300

What are the three parts of a research paper?

Introduction, body, and conclusion 

300

What are the Army's Colors

Black and gold

300

What does the color white represent?

 Cleared areas

300

Brigade Command Sergeant Major:

c/CSM Naomi Bernal

400

Who is the Author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson 

400

What should a good training aid do?

Interest the student, develop understanding, save time, and appeal to the student

400

What is the Army's Motto

“This We’ll Defend”

400

What is the cardinal rule when reading grid coordinates?

Read right, and then up 

400

Brigade S-1:

c/MAJ Ashton Dorsey

500

Who is the Author of the Constitution?

James Madison



500

What are the three basic styles of leadership?

Directing, participating, delegating

500

What do contour lines represent on a topographic map?

Elevation and relief 

500

Brigade S-2:

c/MAJ Wyatt Stelter