SOUTHCOM STUDY GUIDE CY17 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A service award is awarded to those who have participated in what? correct
answer Any war, campaign, expedition, or those who have fulfilled a special
service requirement
After marking a casualty's head with a "T" after applying a tourniquet, what else
must be done? correct answer Mark time of application of tourniquet
Are there an circumstances under which an NCO is authorized to impose
nonjudicial punishment? correct answer No
Article 1 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I am an American, fighting in the
armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give
my life in their defense."
Article 2 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I will never surrender of my own free
will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while
they still have the means to resist."
Article 3 of Code of Conduct correct answer "If I am captured, I will continue to
resist by all means available. I will make ever effort to escape and aid others to
escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favor from the enemy."
Article 4 of Code of Conduct correct answer "If I become a Prisoner of War, I will
keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any
action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take
command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will
back them in every way."
,Article 5 of Code of Conduct correct answer "When questioned, should I become
a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of
birth, I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will
make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or
harmful to their cause."
Article 6 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I will never Roget that I am an
American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the
principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United
States of America."
As a soldier of the army, when are you authorized to put your hands in your
pockets while in uniform? correct answer Only to retrieve items
Can a person with a secret clearance be denied access to any secret material?
correct answer Yes, access is granted on a need-to-know basis
Can a service member refer himself to a drug/alcohol program to avoid a positive
result and command referral? correct answer No
Do NCOs have the authority to apprehend personnel? correct answer NCOs have
authority to apprehend according to Manual for Courts-Martial
Do NCOs have the authority to impose a NJP on enlisted personnel? correct
answer No
,How are service ribbons worn? correct answer Presedence from wearer's right to
left, one or more rows, centered an 1/8 of an inch above left breast pocket with
no space or 1/8 inch spaces between rows
How can alcohol affect a service member's behavior? correct answer Adverse
performance, debilitate health/well being, financial responsibilites, damage
relationships/associations, violation of military/civil regulations/laws, disorderly
conflcit
How can you recognize arterial bleeding? correct answer Spurts of bright red
blood
How do you treat for shock? correct answer Position casualty on back, loose tight
clothing, keep casualty from chilling/overheating, keep casualty calm
How does the Red Cross receive funding? correct answer Relies on donations and
fund-matching from Federal Government
How is info passed to military personnel? correct answer Chain of command
How it Top Secret material destroyed? correct answer Burning or pulping
How long can an Article 15 be displayed on the unit bulletin board? correct
answer 7 days
How long is direct, manual pressure applied in order to control bleeding? correct
answer 5 to 10 minutes
, How many amendments does the Constitution have? correct answer 27
How many articles in the Code of Conduct? correct answer 6
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? correct answer 9
How many overall classifications can a document have? correct answer One
How many senators are there? correct answer 100
How many stripes and how many of each color are on the American Flag? correct
answer 13 stripes; 7 red and 6 white
How much nail polish and make-up be worn in uniform? correct answer Color
must be conservative and compliment the uniform and skin tone
How would you describe meritorious service? correct answer Individual
performance, exceeding expected by virtue of grade and experience, based on
accomplishments during an entire tour of duty
If given a summarized Article 15, does the service member have the right to
consult a lawyer? correct answer No
If you are being held liable in a Report of Survey, can you seek a legal counsel?
correct answer Yes
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A service award is awarded to those who have participated in what? correct
answer Any war, campaign, expedition, or those who have fulfilled a special
service requirement
After marking a casualty's head with a "T" after applying a tourniquet, what else
must be done? correct answer Mark time of application of tourniquet
Are there an circumstances under which an NCO is authorized to impose
nonjudicial punishment? correct answer No
Article 1 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I am an American, fighting in the
armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give
my life in their defense."
Article 2 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I will never surrender of my own free
will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while
they still have the means to resist."
Article 3 of Code of Conduct correct answer "If I am captured, I will continue to
resist by all means available. I will make ever effort to escape and aid others to
escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favor from the enemy."
Article 4 of Code of Conduct correct answer "If I become a Prisoner of War, I will
keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any
action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take
command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will
back them in every way."
,Article 5 of Code of Conduct correct answer "When questioned, should I become
a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of
birth, I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will
make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or
harmful to their cause."
Article 6 of Code of Conduct correct answer "I will never Roget that I am an
American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the
principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United
States of America."
As a soldier of the army, when are you authorized to put your hands in your
pockets while in uniform? correct answer Only to retrieve items
Can a person with a secret clearance be denied access to any secret material?
correct answer Yes, access is granted on a need-to-know basis
Can a service member refer himself to a drug/alcohol program to avoid a positive
result and command referral? correct answer No
Do NCOs have the authority to apprehend personnel? correct answer NCOs have
authority to apprehend according to Manual for Courts-Martial
Do NCOs have the authority to impose a NJP on enlisted personnel? correct
answer No
,How are service ribbons worn? correct answer Presedence from wearer's right to
left, one or more rows, centered an 1/8 of an inch above left breast pocket with
no space or 1/8 inch spaces between rows
How can alcohol affect a service member's behavior? correct answer Adverse
performance, debilitate health/well being, financial responsibilites, damage
relationships/associations, violation of military/civil regulations/laws, disorderly
conflcit
How can you recognize arterial bleeding? correct answer Spurts of bright red
blood
How do you treat for shock? correct answer Position casualty on back, loose tight
clothing, keep casualty from chilling/overheating, keep casualty calm
How does the Red Cross receive funding? correct answer Relies on donations and
fund-matching from Federal Government
How is info passed to military personnel? correct answer Chain of command
How it Top Secret material destroyed? correct answer Burning or pulping
How long can an Article 15 be displayed on the unit bulletin board? correct
answer 7 days
How long is direct, manual pressure applied in order to control bleeding? correct
answer 5 to 10 minutes
, How many amendments does the Constitution have? correct answer 27
How many articles in the Code of Conduct? correct answer 6
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? correct answer 9
How many overall classifications can a document have? correct answer One
How many senators are there? correct answer 100
How many stripes and how many of each color are on the American Flag? correct
answer 13 stripes; 7 red and 6 white
How much nail polish and make-up be worn in uniform? correct answer Color
must be conservative and compliment the uniform and skin tone
How would you describe meritorious service? correct answer Individual
performance, exceeding expected by virtue of grade and experience, based on
accomplishments during an entire tour of duty
If given a summarized Article 15, does the service member have the right to
consult a lawyer? correct answer No
If you are being held liable in a Report of Survey, can you seek a legal counsel?
correct answer Yes
