Mission
What is the Army motto?
This We'll Defend
What is an E-1 in the Army?
Private (no insignia)
What is the Army equivalent of a Wing?
Brigade/Regiment (typically led by a Col)
What does MOS stand for?
Military Occupational Specialty
What are the Joint Force Domains?
Maritime, Land, Air, Cyberspace, Space
When was the Army founded?
14 June 1775
What is an E-5 in the Army?
Sergeant
Who is the Secretary of the Army?
Honorable Daniel P Driscoll
What are 4 of the 6 types of Officer jobs you can have in the Army?
Science/Medicine, Logistics/Support, Ground Forces, Signal/Intelligence, Aviation/Aerial Defense, Mechanics/Engineering
Explain the differences between the Army and the Air Force
Army: Land Domain; long-term ground operations; more traditional, more combat-heavy, more physically rigorous, older culture
Air Force: Air Domain; support air and space missions; more analytical & administrative, less emphasis on tactical skills
Name 4 of the 7 Army Core Values.
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
What is a Warrant Officer and which branches are they in?
Highly specialized, tactical experts who bridge the gap between the Enlisted and the Officers.
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, & Air Force (as of 2024)
What are the three types of groups underneath the Headquarters of the Army?
Army Commands (ACOMs)
Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs)
Direct Reporting Units (DRUs)
What does an Ordnance Officer (91) do?
Handle, store, transport, maintain, and dispose of weapons and ammunition
What does TACP stand for and what do they do?
Tactical Air Control Party; embedded with Army or Marine units to perform ground operations
What is the purpose of Ranger School, and how long is it?
62 day small unit leadership course meant to develop technical and tactical skills for close combat.
What are the names of both E-4 pay grades.
Specialist (technical expertise), Corporal (responsible for a team)
What is the purpose of Army Futures Command?
Develop and integrate advanced technologies and concepts to ensure we are overmatched against adversaries.
What does a Field Artillery Officer (13A) do?
Destroy, neutralize, or suppress adversaries using cannons, rockets, or missiles.
What does JAGIC stand for and what is its purpose?
Joint Air-Ground Integration Cell; fully integrate airpower with Division level ground force; combining Air Force and Army assets
DAILY DOUBLE: What type of helicopter and tank were on the slide deck, and what are their missions?
Helicopter: UH-60 Black Hawk; utility; troop transport, air assault, medical evacuation, search & rescue, cargo/supply lift
Tank: M-1 Abrams
What is an E-9 in the Army?
(Command) Sergeant Major
What is the difference between the Operational Army and the Institutional Army?
Operational: numbered armies that conduct full-spectrum operations worldwide; active & combat-ready. e.g. SDDC
Institutional: supports the operational army through training and equipping; provides infrastructure, resources, and education. e.g. TRADOC
Name one Army Officer job and specialty code in the Signal & Intelligence category, and explain what they do.
Cyber Warfare (17A), Electromagnetic Warfare (17B), CyberCapability Development (17D), Signals (25A), Intelligence (35A), Public Affairs (46A), Cyber Developer Technician (170D)
How does the Joint Force operations differ from single-service operations?
Incorporating more than one branch, more than one domain. Each branch has different capabilities that the other branches require in the context of a technologically advancing society and political climate.