Things to remember
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade
Author of Leaders Eat Last
Simon Sinek
BLUF
What is:
Bottom Line Up Front
O4
What is a "Major"
Side the US Flag patch is worn on the OCP uniform.
What is the right side?
Army Regulation 670-1 Pamphlet: Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN6028_DAPam670-1_Web_FINAL.pdf.
Chapter 19 addresses this issue specifically. It states, in part, "The U.S. flag embroidered insignia is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag's own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing the observer's right and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward."
How is my last name spelled?
What is "Schafer"?
The leadership hormone
What is: Serotonin?
V/R
O2
What is a First Lieutenant (1LT)?
Addressed as "Lieutenant."
D-Day
If you have a magnetic azimuth of 270 degrees, and the G-M angle is 8 degrees, your grid azimuth will be _________ degrees.
What is: 262?
Responsible for the “high” you feel after exercise.
What are Endorphins?
LDRSHP
What are: The Army Values. If you spell out leadership as LDRSHIP, each one of those letters spells out the Army values:
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal courage.
This type of Army unit consists of of 3-6 platoons and is led by a Captain.
What is:
A Company
Complete the lyric:
"First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s_____________,"
What is "might" from "THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG" song.
List the five major and three minor terrain features.
The five major terrain features are:
Hill, Ridge, Valley, Saddle, and Depression.
The three minor terrain features are:
Draw, Spur and Cliff.
That feeling of satisfaction that we get when we accomplish something or achieve a goal
What is dopamine?
Dopamine helps us make sure we can get things done. Sinek mentioned that writing down our goals can be powerful. Just writing down a goal can release dopamine — presumably because we believe we are moving towards completing the goals.
GOTWA
What is:
GOTWA stands for (G) where I'm Going, (O) Others I'm taking, (T) Time of my return, (W) What to do if I don't return, (A) Actions to take if I'm hit or Actions to take if you're hit (5 point contingency plan)
E8
What is a Master Sergeant OR First Sergeant?
E8 is a paygrade. The “E” means “enlisted” and “8” is the level within the enlisted structure. An E8 could be either a Master Sergeant (MSG) or a First Sergeant (1SG). A First Sergeant is specifically the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company.
The official birthday of the United States Army
You are on an azimuth of 68 Degrees, your back azimuth is______ Degrees.
What is 248?
The fight or flight chemical in our body
What is Cortisol?
Cortisol's release results in feelings of stress and anxiety, which serves to alert our bodies to signs of danger. Since danger may be near, cortisol activates certain bodily functions, such as muscular movement, that serve to protect or allow escape.
FM
What is a "Field Manual"?
Don't forget to check out Army Pubs! https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/FM.aspx
O9
What is a Lieutenant General (LTG)?
Addressed as "General." Typically commands corps-sized units (20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers).
A mnemonic for remembering the rank order of general officers in the U.S. Army.
B (Be) - Brigadier General (one star, O-7)
M (My) - Major General (two star, O-8)
L (Little) - Lieutenant General (three star, O-9)
G (General) - General (four star, O-10)
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot