(ADP/ADRP 1): The Army Save

When was the American Continental Army established?

The American Continental Army was established 14 June 1775.

How many campaign and battle streamers does the Army Flag have?

The Army flag has over 180 campaign and battle streamers.

What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Soldiers?

For Soldiers, the Uniform of the Army represents becoming a part of something far bigger than themselves; a chance to serve their country and to change the world. It also means danger, long separations, grinding fatigue, and stress.

What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Families?

For Families, the Uniform of the Army represents a source of both pride and anxiety, knowing the sacrifices ahead.

What does the Uniform of the Army represent for Veterans?

For Veterans, the Uniform of the Army represents one of the most important periods of their lives, pride in awards and decorations, and sometimes intense physical and emotional distress.

What does the Uniform of the Army represent for the American Civilians?

For the American Civilians, the Uniform of the Army represent Soldiers exemplifying Patriotism and Selfless Service; men and women in whom the Nation takes collective pride.

What is the Land Domain?

The Land Domain is the most complex of all Combat Domains, and is also where most countries are capable of having a defense as some countries are unable to afford a Navy, Air Force, or other forms of defense.

What are Unified Land Operations?

Unified Land Operations are the synchronization of our efforts between Joint Services, other government agencies, or partner nations, and other military forces from other partner nations.

What is the main goal for Unified Land Operations?

The main goal for Unified Land Operations are to combine offense, defensive, and stability tasks with Defense Support of Civil Authorities in coordination with Joint Services, other government agencies, other partner nations, and other military forces from other partner nations.

What are the three Strategic Roles of the Army that are captured within the Army's Mission?

The three Strategic Roles of the Army that are captured within the Army's Mission are to Prevent, Shape, and Win.

What is meant by the Army's role to Prevent?

The Army's role to Prevent means that other countries believe that our force is creditable, unbeatable, rapidly deployable, highly trained, well

What is meant by the Army's role to Shape?

The Army's role to Shape means to assist other nations to shape their own training and military strength to be able to defend themselves.

What is meant by the Army's role to Win?

The Army's role to Win means we must be able to attack and defend successfully against enemy ground forces.

What part of the United States Code (USC) governs the Army?

The part of the United States Code (USC) that governs the Army is Title 10.

What Department of Defense Directive (DODD) governs the Army?

The Department of Defense Directive (DODD) that governs the Army is DODD 5100.01.

What (document) gives the President the authority as the Commander and Chief?

The document that gives the President the authority as the Commander and Chief is the Constitution of the United States.

What (body) determines the size and organization of the Army?

The body that determines the size and organization of the Army is Congress.

Where does Congress get the authority to determine the size and organization of the Army?

Congress gets the authority to determine the size and organization of the Army from the Constitution of the United States.

Where does the Army get its Mission?

The Army gets its Mission from Title 10 United States Code (USC) and from Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5100.01.

What is the Army's Mission?

The Army's Mission is to fight and win the Nation's wars through prompt and sustained land combat as part of the Joint Force.