Army Board Questions
What is ADP 1? (Army Doctrine Publications) - Answer -This ADP defines what the Army is, what the
Army does, and how the Army does it. It describes the Army's purpose and its mission.
In which domains do U.S. forces operate? - Answer -Air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace domains.
As a unique military profession, the Army is built upon an ethos of trust. What are four other essential
characteristics of our profession? - Answer -Military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and
stewardship.
What is the most important determinant of combat power? - Answer -Leadership
Title x. 2 10, USC, establishes the basic structure of the Army. What Forces make up the Army? - Answer
-One Regular Army and two Reserve Components: the Regular Army, the Army Reserve, and the
Army National Guard of the United States. Army Civilians support all three components.
What is the function of the Operating Force? - Answer -Operating forces consist of units organized,
trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
,What is the function of the Generating Force? - Answer -The generating force mans, trains, equips,
deploys, and ensures the readiness of all Army forces.
What five sets of characteristics will enhance the Army's operational adaptability? - Answer -1. Depth
and Versatility.
2. Adaptive and Innovative.
3. Flexibility and Agility.
4. Integrated and Synchronized.
5. Lethal and Discriminate.
When was the American Continental Army Established? - Answer -14 June 1775
What is the Army's Mission? - Answer -To Fight and win the Nation's Wars through prompt and
sustained Land Combat, as part of the Joint Force.
What is the Motto of the Army's Seal? - Answer -"This We'll Defend."
What is the TC for NCO guide? - Answer -TC 7-22.7
What are the three different types of duties? - Answer -1. Specified
2. Direct
3. Implied
When was the Army's NCO Corps born? - Answer -14 June 1775
What were the original NCO ranks in the Continental Army? - Answer -Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant,
Quartermaster Sergeant, and Sergeant Major.
What is the Army Ethic? - Answer -The Army Ethic is an evolving set of laws, values, and beliefs, deeply
embedded within the core of the Army culture and practiced by all members of the Army Profession to
, motivate and guide the appropriate conduct of individual members bound together by a common moral
purpose.
What is an Army Leader Book? - Answer -The Leader book is a tool maintained by leaders at all levels for
recording and tracking Soldier proficiency on mission-oriented tasks.
What are some specific uses for the Leader Book? - Answer --Track and evaluate Soldier's training status
and proficiency on essential Soldier tasks.
-Provide administrative input to the chain of command on the proficiency of the unit for example;
platoon, section, squad, team, or crew.
-Conduct Soldier performance counseling.
What year was the NCO Creed written? - Answer -1973 and Published in 1986
Who wrote the Blue Book? (Regulations for the ORDER and DISCIPLINE of the Troops of the United
States) - Answer -Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession? - Answer -Military Expertise;
Honorable Service; Trust; Esprit de Corps; Stewardship of the Profession.
What do the colors on the Army flag represent? - Answer -According to custom and tradition, white
signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and
justice.
What are the three methods of instruction used to teach drill to Soldiers? - Answer -Step-by-step, talk
through, and by the numbers.
What AR covers wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia? - Answer -AR 670-1
What does a Soldier's appearance measure? - Answer -Part of his or her professionalism
What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers? - Answer -Proper wear of the army unifrom
What is ADP 1? (Army Doctrine Publications) - Answer -This ADP defines what the Army is, what the
Army does, and how the Army does it. It describes the Army's purpose and its mission.
In which domains do U.S. forces operate? - Answer -Air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace domains.
As a unique military profession, the Army is built upon an ethos of trust. What are four other essential
characteristics of our profession? - Answer -Military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and
stewardship.
What is the most important determinant of combat power? - Answer -Leadership
Title x. 2 10, USC, establishes the basic structure of the Army. What Forces make up the Army? - Answer
-One Regular Army and two Reserve Components: the Regular Army, the Army Reserve, and the
Army National Guard of the United States. Army Civilians support all three components.
What is the function of the Operating Force? - Answer -Operating forces consist of units organized,
trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
,What is the function of the Generating Force? - Answer -The generating force mans, trains, equips,
deploys, and ensures the readiness of all Army forces.
What five sets of characteristics will enhance the Army's operational adaptability? - Answer -1. Depth
and Versatility.
2. Adaptive and Innovative.
3. Flexibility and Agility.
4. Integrated and Synchronized.
5. Lethal and Discriminate.
When was the American Continental Army Established? - Answer -14 June 1775
What is the Army's Mission? - Answer -To Fight and win the Nation's Wars through prompt and
sustained Land Combat, as part of the Joint Force.
What is the Motto of the Army's Seal? - Answer -"This We'll Defend."
What is the TC for NCO guide? - Answer -TC 7-22.7
What are the three different types of duties? - Answer -1. Specified
2. Direct
3. Implied
When was the Army's NCO Corps born? - Answer -14 June 1775
What were the original NCO ranks in the Continental Army? - Answer -Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant,
Quartermaster Sergeant, and Sergeant Major.
What is the Army Ethic? - Answer -The Army Ethic is an evolving set of laws, values, and beliefs, deeply
embedded within the core of the Army culture and practiced by all members of the Army Profession to
, motivate and guide the appropriate conduct of individual members bound together by a common moral
purpose.
What is an Army Leader Book? - Answer -The Leader book is a tool maintained by leaders at all levels for
recording and tracking Soldier proficiency on mission-oriented tasks.
What are some specific uses for the Leader Book? - Answer --Track and evaluate Soldier's training status
and proficiency on essential Soldier tasks.
-Provide administrative input to the chain of command on the proficiency of the unit for example;
platoon, section, squad, team, or crew.
-Conduct Soldier performance counseling.
What year was the NCO Creed written? - Answer -1973 and Published in 1986
Who wrote the Blue Book? (Regulations for the ORDER and DISCIPLINE of the Troops of the United
States) - Answer -Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession? - Answer -Military Expertise;
Honorable Service; Trust; Esprit de Corps; Stewardship of the Profession.
What do the colors on the Army flag represent? - Answer -According to custom and tradition, white
signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and
justice.
What are the three methods of instruction used to teach drill to Soldiers? - Answer -Step-by-step, talk
through, and by the numbers.
What AR covers wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia? - Answer -AR 670-1
What does a Soldier's appearance measure? - Answer -Part of his or her professionalism
What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers? - Answer -Proper wear of the army unifrom
