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Why is the Sky Blue? Trivia Quiz

All questions are about the U.S. Army Infantry.

A multiple-choice quiz by AlexT781. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
AlexT781

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,266

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to traditional US Infantry lore, just why IS the sky blue? Hint

It's an illusion

The sky technically isn't blue

Light interaction with the atmosphere

Because God loves the Infantry

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Question 2 of 10

2. "The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States" was the official title of the first US military drill manual. By what name is it commonly referred to today? Hint

Hardee's Tactics

The Red Book

FM 3-21.5

The Blue Book

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Question 3 of 10

3. The U.S. Army Infantry School is located at which Army post? Hint

Fort Drum, NY

Fort Sill, OK

Fort Benning, GA

Fort Huachuca, AZ

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Question 4 of 10

4. Today, mechanized infantry use the M2A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle as their primary means of transportation and firepower. Which U.S. Army general is this vehicle named after? Hint

General George S. Patton

General Creighton W. Abrams

General Omar N. Bradley

General Phillip H. Sheridan

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Question 5 of 10

5. An infantryman's dress uniform has one insignia that makes him easily discernable, even while among hundreds of soldiers. What is the unique symbol that U.S. infantrymen proudly wear around their right shoulder? Hint

Croix de Guerre

The Infantry Blue Cord

Maroon Beret

Blue Beret

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Question 6 of 10

6. Infantry soldiers who come under enemy fire while in a combat zone receive this award. Until 2005, Combat Medics were the only other branch that could receive a similar award. What is it? Hint

Combat Infantryman Badge

Combat Zone Participation Ribbon

Combat Action Badge

Expert Infantry Badge

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Question 7 of 10

7. Even though sky blue officially became the Infantry branch's color in 1857, the field (background) of all infantry regiments' colors remained what shade of blue? Hint

Royal Blue

Prussian Blue

Cobalt Blue

National Flag Blue

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, tracing its roots to the creation of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. However, it wasn't until 1784 that the first Regular Army infantry regiment was formed. By what designation is the first regiment known today? Hint

1st U.S. Infantry Regiment

75th Ranger Regiment

The very first regiment no longer exists today

3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment

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Question 9 of 10

9. The entire U.S. Army Infantry branch is known by what nickname? Hint

The King of Battle

The Queen of Battle

America's Hammer

Brave Rifles

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Never will I fail my country's trust.
Always I fight on; through the foe, to the objective, to triumph over all.
If necessary, I will fight to my death.

By my steadfast courage, I have won 200 years of freedom.
I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds; for I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight."

This excerpt comes from a code by which U.S. Infantry soldiers should abide. What is it called? Hint

Oath of Service

The Soldier's Creed

The Infantryman's Creed

The Armed Forces Creed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to traditional US Infantry lore, just why IS the sky blue?

Answer: Because God loves the Infantry

In the U.S. military, sky blue is the color of the Infantry branch, and during basic training all recruits learn the sky is blue "because God loves the Infantry".

2. "The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States" was the official title of the first US military drill manual. By what name is it commonly referred to today?

Answer: The Blue Book

The Blue Book was used by Baron von Steuben to train the Continental Army at Valley Forge. William J Hardee's "Tactics" became the official drill manual in 1855, and the current manual is FM 3-21.5.

3. The U.S. Army Infantry School is located at which Army post?

Answer: Fort Benning, GA

Fort Benning is the primary basic and advanced training center for soldiers assigned to the Infantry branch. Fort Sill and Fort Huachuca are the home of the Field Artillery School and the Army Intelligence Center, respectively. Fort Drum is the home of the 10th Mountain Division.

4. Today, mechanized infantry use the M2A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle as their primary means of transportation and firepower. Which U.S. Army general is this vehicle named after?

Answer: General Omar N. Bradley

The full name is "M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle" (or M3A3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicles for Scout platoons). Gen. Bradley was the last General to hold the rank of General of the Army (5-stars)

Answer: The Infantry Blue Cord

The Infantry Blue Cord is worn around the right shoulder on dress uniforms. Maroon berets are worn only by Airborne Infantry and blue berets are worn by U.N. peacekeeping forces. The Croix de Guerre is also worn around the right shoulder; however it is only worn if it was awarded to the unit you are assigned, and is worn in place of the Blue Cord.

6. Infantry soldiers who come under enemy fire while in a combat zone receive this award. Until 2005, Combat Medics were the only other branch that could receive a similar award. What is it?

Answer: Combat Infantryman Badge

The CIB is awarded to all infantry soldiers who come under fire. The CAB was created in June 2005 for all other soldiers who encounter enemy fire (except Medics, who had a similar award to the CIB).

7. Even though sky blue officially became the Infantry branch's color in 1857, the field (background) of all infantry regiments' colors remained what shade of blue?

Answer: National Flag Blue

The field of all U.S. Infantry regimental colors remains today National Flag Blue.

Answer: 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment

The very first regiment was designated, of course, as the 1st U.S. Infantry. Over the course of 200 years of Army reorganizations and consolidations, the regiment today is known as the 3rd U.S. Infantry. Nicknamed "The Old Guard", it is well known for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

9. The entire U.S. Army Infantry branch is known by what nickname?

Answer: The Queen of Battle

The Infantry is the "Queen of Battle", and the Artillery is the "King of Battle". "America's Hammer" is a nickname for the U.S. Third Corps, headquartered at Fort Hood, TX. "Brave Rifles" is the nickname of the 3rd U.S. Cavalry Regiment, also located at Fort Hood, TX.

10. "Never will I fail my country's trust. Always I fight on; through the foe, to the objective, to triumph over all. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds; for I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight." This excerpt comes from a code by which U.S. Infantry soldiers should abide. What is it called?

Answer: The Infantryman's Creed

The Infantryman's Creed is learned by every infantry soldier before he is awarded his Blue Cord and Crossed Rifles. It is recited en masse by all recruits at the end of training in a ceremony called "Turning Blue".

Source: Author AlexT781

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