US History and Military Review

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering US history, military structure, government, JROTC specifics, first aid, and Florida-specific facts.

What is the Star-Spangled Banner?

The national anthem of the US.

How old is the United States Army?

250 years old.

What year was the current US flag approved?

1960.

Who is believed to have sewn the first US Flag?

Betsy Ross.

Who was the first Commander of the Continental Army?

George Washington.

From which country did the U.S. receive the Statue of Liberty?

France.

How many amendments are there to the Constitution?

27.

What does the red on the U.S. flag represent?

Hardiness and valor.

What does the white on the U.S. flag represent?

Purity and innocence.

What does the blue on the U.S. flag represent?

Vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and where?

Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia, PA.

List the five US territories.

Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands.

When was the most recent amendment to the Constitution ratified?

1992.

Who is responsible for establishing Drill in the Continental Army?

Baron von Steuben.

Describe the Army Flag.

A white flag with a blue replica of the War Office Seal, including cannon and balls, with 'United States Army' on a red ribbon.

What year was the Army founded?

1775.

How many branches are in the military and name them.

6 branches: Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and Space Force.

What is the order that the Armed Forces were established?

Army (June 14, 1775), Navy (October 18, 1775), Marine Corps (November 10, 1775), Coast Guard (August 4, 1790), Air Force (September 18, 1947), Space Force (December 20, 2019).

What is the order of the armed forces flags?

U.S. Nationals Colors, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Space Force.

Why are there 5-star generals?

To control the army during times of war.

How many 5-star generals have there been in the US military?

9.

What is in the truck of a flagpole?

A match, razor, and bullet.

What years did WWI occur?

1914 to 1918.

What years did WWII occur?

1939 to 1945.

Who is the Commander in Chief?

President Donald J. Trump.

What are the branches of our US government?

Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches.

Out of the 3 branches of the US government, who interprets the law?

Judicial branch.

Who makes our laws?

United States Congress.

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

9.

Who is our current Chief Justice?

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

Can a US President remove a judge?

No.

Who is the Secretary of Defense?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Who are the next two people in line of succession for the presidency?

Vice President, then the Speaker of the House.

Who is the Speaker of the House?

Mike Johnson.

How many people are in the Senate?

100, 2 per state.

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

435.

What are the 7 Army Values?

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honesty, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

What does the acronym SAI stand for?

Senior Army Instructor.

In what order do ribbons go on your uniform?

In order of precedence from top to bottom with the highest closest to the heart.

What is the position carrying a Saber called?

Carry Saber.

What is the nomenclature of your rifle?

M1903.

What does a leader pass down to the cadets in the cadet creed?

The mantle of leadership.

How many counts are there in Right shoulder arms from order arms?

4 counts.

What are the 3 Leadership Styles?

Directing, Participating, and Delegating.

Most Drill Commands consist of and .

Preparatory command; command of execution.

What does TC mean in the Drill and Ceremonies Manual?

Training Circular.

What technical manual covers Drill?

Training Circular 3-21.5.

What is another name for the Bluebook?

Drill and Ceremonies Manual and Training Circular 3-21.5.

What are the 3 main structures that make up the pyramid of authority?

Chain of Command, Span of Control, Unity of Command.

What act established JROTC?

The National Defense Act of 1916.

What is the DUI on the uniform?

Distinctive Unit of Insignia.

What do the scroll and quill on West Broward’s Unit Crest represent?

Academic Excellence.

What do the conjoined hands on West Broward’s Unit Crest represent?

Service to the community.

What does the Florida Royal Palm on West Broward’s Unit Crest represent?

Majestic flora indigenous to South Florida.

What does the winged foot on West Broward’s Unit Crest represent?

Athletic Excellence.

What does the gold star on the uniform mean?

Honor Unit with Distinction.

What is the part of the beret that goes over the left eye called?

The flash.

How can cadets earn cords for their uniform?

By participating in certain JROTC activities.

What is the gold part of a cord called?

Ferrule.

Can cadets wear the same ribbon and medal at the same time?

No.

What is the minimum number of platoons in a company?

2.

What is the minimum number of squads in a platoon?

3.

What is the halyard on a flagpole?

A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering.

What are the names of the 3 most common flags flown at state and federal government buildings?

Storm, post, and garrison.

Identify the three main types of map.

Strip, Road, and Topographic.

What does the color brown represent on topographical maps?

Contour lines and elevation.

What are the ABCD’s of First Aid?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation.

What does RICE stand for in First Aid and what does it treat?

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; it treats swelling.

What year did Florida join the union?

1845.

Florida is known as the?

The Sunshine State.

What is Florida's bird?

The Northern Mockingbird.

What is the Florida state shell?

Conch shell.

What is the Florida state tree?

Sabal palm.

What is the Florida state beverage?

Orange juice.

What is the Florida state flower?

Orange blossom.

What is the Florida state play?

'Cross and Sword' by Paul Green.

What is the Florida state gem?

Moonstone.

What are the three degree of burns?

First, second, and third.

What is the worst degree of burns?

Third.

What are signs of second-degree burns?

Blisters and intense pain.

What are the three types of burns?

Heat, chemical, and electrical.

What are the two types of fractures?

Open and closed.

Describe open fractures.

The bone has broken through the skin and is bleeding.

Describe closed fractures.

The bone is broken but does not break through the skin, swells up and is discolored.

What are the three types of heat injuries from lowest to highest severity?

Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke.

What are the three kinds of bleeding?

Capillary, arterial, and venous.

What are the characteristics of each type of bleeding?

Capillary: small blood vessels; Arterial: bright red blood spurting in rhythm with the heart; Venous: dark red blood oozes out.

How is a Chief Warrant Officer addressed?

'Sir' or 'Ma'am'.

What is the E-grade for a First Sergeant?

E-8.

Describe the rank of a Major in the US Army?

Gold oak leaf.

Describe the rank of a LTC?

Silver oak leaf.

What is the rank, E/O grade, how are they addressed?

Sergeant, E-5, Sergeant.

What is the rank, E/O grade, how are they addressed?

Master Sergeant, E-8, Sergeant.

What is the rank, E/O grade, how are they addressed?

Chief Warrant Officer, W-5, Sir/Ma'am.

What is the rank, E/O grade, how are they addressed?

Captain, O-3, Sir/Ma'am.

What is the rank, E/O grade, how are they addressed?

Lieutenant General, O-9, Sir/Ma'am.

Write the words of our National Anthem.

Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light… (Full lyrics omitted for brevity).

Write the words of the Army song.

March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free… (Full lyrics omitted for brevity).

Other MISC

Geography (if it isn’t on there), new stuff from remind, general orders, all your ribbons, current events