Chain of Command
| Commander in Chief |
President Barack Obama
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| Vice President |
Honorabl Joseph Biden
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| Speaker of the House |
Honorable Nancy Pelosi |
| Secretary of Defense |
Honorable Robert Gates |
| Secretary of State |
Honorable Hilary Clinton
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| Secretary of the Army |
Honorable John McHugh
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| Army Chief of Staff |
General George w. Casey Jr. |
| Sergeant Major of the Army |
Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston
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| Joint Chief of Staff |
Admiral Michael Mullen |
| Commanding General Cadet Command |
Major General Arthur M. Bartell |
| Sergeant Major, Cadet Command |
Sergeant Major Turner |
| Commander Eastern Region |
Colonel Vanderblek |
| Sergeant Major Eastern Region |
Sergeant Major Peters |
| Commander 2nd Brigade |
Colonel Hardy |
| Sergeant Major 2nd Brigade |
Sergeant Major Wallace |
| Secretary of the Air force |
Honorable Dr. Roche |
| Secretary of the Navy |
Honorable Winter |
| Commandant of the Marine Corp |
General Conway |
| Commanding General in Iraq |
General Petraeus |
| LIC Principal |
Mr. Bassell |
New York State Info
Governor of New York – Honorable David Patterson
Mayor of New York – Honorable Michael Bloomberg
Senators of New York – Honorable Mrs. Clinton and Schumer
New York Capital – Albany
New York State Nickname – Empire State
New York City Nickname – The Big Apple
New York State Bird – The Blue Jay
New York State Flower – The Rose
US ARMY INFO
What is the Birthday of the United States Army? – 14 June 1775
How old is the United States Army? – 233 Years Old
What is the United States Army’s Motto? – This We’ll Defend
What is the current United States Army Slogan? – Army Strong
What is the United States Army Song? – The Army Goes Rolling Along
What is the United States Army’s Mascot? – The Mule
What are the 7 Army Values? (LDRSHIP) – Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Self-less Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
What is an NCO? Non-Commissioned Offer – (Sergeants thru Command Sergeants Major)
What is considered the Position of Honor? – Walking to the left of the Senior Ranking Person
What is the most Important Military Courtesy of all? – The Hand Salute
Where did the hand salute originate? – Early Roman Times
Who was the most Decorated soldier ever? – Lieutenant Audi Murphy World War 2
What is the highest Award given during Wartime? – The Medal Of Honor
Describe the Medal of Honor? – Its Blue and White with 13 Stars
Who can Award the Medal of Honor? – The President of the United States
Do all Medal of Honor Recipients Receive and are entitled a hand Salute? – Yes Regardless of Rank
Who was the only Female ever to receive a Medal of Honor? – Dr. Mary E. Walker
What does JROTC Stand For? – Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
What is the Mission Of JROTC? – To Motivate Young People to Become Better Citizens
What is your Equivalent Pay Grade for someone on active duty? – Enlisted Grades or Officer Grades ( E-1 thru E-9 and O-1 thru O-10)
What is my rank if I had 1,2,3, or 4 Stars on my Shoulder? – Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General
Who was the first Commander In Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy? – George Washington.
Who held the highest rank in the U.S. Army? – General John J. Pershing – General of the Armies
How many 5 Star General were there? 5 – Eisenhower, Bradley, Marshall, Pershing, Macarthur
Who was the last 5 Star General? – General Omar Bradley
Which military service is the most senior from oldest to newest? – Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
What 4 Presidents are on Mount Rushmore and where is it located? – Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, Lincoln – South Dakota
At what age can you join the military? - 17
What was the 1st and last state admitted into the United States? – Delaware and Hawaii
How many Amendments are there to the Constitution? – 27
What are the first 10 Amendments called? – The Bill of Rights
What are the 1st and last Amendments to the Constitution? – 1st Freedom of Speech, Religion and the 27th Limits Congress from voting themselves a pay raise
What are the 2 Primary Political Parties in the U.S? – Republicans and Democratic
What are the 3 Branches of Government? – Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches
How old do have to be to Vote as a U.S. Citizen? – 18
What does the U.S. Congress Consist of? – Senate, House of Representatives, and A Representative from Puerto Rico
How many people are in the Senate? – 100 (2 Per State)
How many people are in the House of Representatives? – 435 (Depends On Size of the State)
Describe the U.S. Flag? – It is rectangular, with 7 Red Stripes and Six White Stripes Alternating, with 50 Stars on a Blue Background.
What are the 3 types of U.S. Flags, there sizes and when are they flown? -
a. Garrison Flag: 20 Feet by 38 Feet – Flown on holidays & Special Occasions
b. Post Flag: 10 Feet by 19 Feet – Flown on Normal Occasions
c. Strom Flag: 5 Feet by 9 ½ Feet – Flown During Inclement (Bad) Weather
What do the 3 Colors on the U.S. Flag Represent? -
a. White – Hope, Purity and Innocence
b. Red – Hardiness and Valor
c. Blue – Loyalty, Justice, Reverence to God and the Color of Heaven
What is the Blue Background on the U.S. Flag Called? – The Union
What do the 13 Stripes Represent? – The Original 13 Colonies
May the U.S. Flag ever touch the Ground? – Never
When was the 1st U.S Flag Created? – 14 June 1777
When is Flag Day? – 14 June
How do you properly Dispose of the U.S Flag that is old or worn out? – Burn it as a Whole,
Respectfully
Where is the Stars placed over a Casket? – Over the Deceased Heart
When properly folded, what does the flag look like and what does it represent? - Triangular shape, Representing the Cocked Hat of the Revolutionary War
What does it mean when the U.S. Flag is flown at Half Staff? – A Sign of Mourning
What does it mean when the U.S. Flag is flown Upside down? – A Sign of Distress
Name 3 places where the U.S. Flag is never lowered? – The Capitol, The Moon, Mount Rushmore.