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Quiz about Basic Army Knowledge
Quiz about Basic Army Knowledge

Basic Army Knowledge Trivia Quiz


Here are ten questions that test your basic knowledge of the United States Army.

A multiple-choice quiz by H.M.S.III. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
H.M.S.III
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
143,914
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3860
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Question 1 of 10
1. When would you most likely use the acronym S.P.O.R.T.S.? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When does a soldier immediately attend A.I.T.? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What school must a new Staff Sergeant anticipate attending in order to achieve his/her next rank? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. If you are taking an A.P.F.T., what are you doing? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In regard to a male soldier's Class A uniform, what would best describe the place to put his name tag? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If you are heading to the DFAC, what will you most likely be doing there? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You've scored a 26 on your last B.R.M. range, what badge are you allowed to wear on your uniform? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which is largest? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. At which Army Post will you find The U.S.A.S.M.A.? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If you are a Second Lieutenant, how many promotions will you need to become a Major-General? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When would you most likely use the acronym S.P.O.R.T.S.?

Answer: When firing a weapon

S.P.O.R.T.S., is the corrective action you take in the event of a misfire when firing your weapon:
S-Slap the cartridge magazine
P-Pull on the charging handle
O-Observe the chamber for misfed rounds
R-Release the charging handle
T-Tap the foward assist
S-Shoot, or squeeze the trigger
2. When does a soldier immediately attend A.I.T.?

Answer: After a soldier graduates from Basic Combat Training.

A.I.T. or Advanced Individual Training is attended immediately after graduating B.C.T. It is here where a young soldier is trained on his M.O.S. (Ed: BCT is Basic Combat Training, and MOS is Military Occupational Specialty)
3. What school must a new Staff Sergeant anticipate attending in order to achieve his/her next rank?

Answer: A.N.C.O.C.

A.N.C.O.C. is the Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer's Course, and is required for promotion from Staff Sergeant to Sergeant First Class.

B.N.C.O.C. is the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course. It is here where an N.C.O. is taught the virtues of leadership and training, and leads to promotion to Staff Sergeant. (Ed: The other choices were: WLC = Warrior Leader's Course; BCT = Basic Combat Training)
4. If you are taking an A.P.F.T., what are you doing?

Answer: Taking a physical fitness test

The A.P.F.T., or Army Physical Fitness Test, is usually given every six months to a soldier. It tests your strength and endurance with 3 events, the push-up, sit-up, and the 2-mile run.
5. In regard to a male soldier's Class A uniform, what would best describe the place to put his name tag?

Answer: Above the button of the right pocket

The exact spot to put the tag is centered on the pocket. 1/8 of an inch above the button and 1/8 of an inch below the top of the right pocket.
6. If you are heading to the DFAC, what will you most likely be doing there?

Answer: Eating

The DFAC or Dining Facility is where a soldier goes to eat.
7. You've scored a 26 on your last B.R.M. range, what badge are you allowed to wear on your uniform?

Answer: Marksman

At a range you are given 40 targets to fire at, with distances ranging from 50 to 300 meters. If you hit 23-28 targets you are a marksman, 29-35 you are a sharpshooter, 36-40 qualifies you as an expert. (Ed: BRM is Basic Rifle Marksmanship.)
8. Which is largest?

Answer: A brigade

A brigade will usually consist of 2 or 3 batallions. A battalion usually consists of 6 or 7 baterries or companies.
9. At which Army Post will you find The U.S.A.S.M.A.?

Answer: Fort Bliss, TX

The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy is the highest level of schooling for a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army.
10. If you are a Second Lieutenant, how many promotions will you need to become a Major-General?

Answer: 7

From Second Lieutenant, you're promoted to First Lieutenant, then Captain, Major, Lieutenant-Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier-General, and finally Major-General.
Source: Author H.M.S.III

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