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The men and women of the U.S. military have a solemn duty. We could all learn a little more about those in uniform.
171 U.S. Military quizzes and 2,394 U.S. Military trivia questions.
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1.
  Tales of The Purple Heart    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Almost two million Purple Hearts have been awarded, approximately 430,000 posthumously, since the inception of the military decoration in modern times. Let's see what you know about this prestigious honor.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Nov 22 23
Average
ponycargirl editor
Nov 22 23
81 plays
2.
The Soldiers Go Marching One By One
  The Soldiers Go Marching One By One   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Left, Right, Left, Right, Halt!! All right, maggot, this quiz will test your knowledge on various military schools across the United States. Now, drop and give me ten ... answers that is!
Easier, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Mar 27 19
Easier
RedHook13 gold member
Mar 27 19
436 plays
3.
  General George S. Patton   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Love or despise Patton, there's no question he was one of the great characters of WWII. This quiz explores the remarkable life of the ultimate fighting general.
Average, 10 Qns, bertho, Dec 01 17
Average
bertho
Dec 01 17
5643 plays
4.
Ratings of the US Coast Guard Navy
  Ratings of the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Enlisted specialty ("rating") marks used or previously used in the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy.
Average, 10 Qns, wjames, Jul 13 22
Average
wjames gold member
Jul 13 22
461 plays
5.
  Old Soldiers Always Die   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Old soldiers are said to "fade away", but someone is always the last survivor. Use your history/math skills to pick the death year for these warriors or their kin. A hint is included at the bottom of each question - if you need it! WARNING-US ORIENTED!
Easier, 10 Qns, goatlockerjoe, Mar 29 19
Easier
goatlockerjoe
Mar 29 19
531 plays
6.
  The U.S. Merchant Marine   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten true-or-false questions on this under-appreciated force that was instrumental in fighting World War II. The answers may surprise you.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Apr 30 18
Average
stuthehistoryguy gold member
Apr 30 18
831 plays
7.
  The Wide World of U.S. Military Bases    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are over 750 U.S. military bases located in the U.S. and 80 foreign countries. That is more than three times the total of all other countries combined. In this quiz I'll give you the name of the base and you tell me where it's located.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 28 23
Average
ncterp gold member
May 28 23
108 plays
8.
  Military Acronyms   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The U.S. military has hundreds of acronyms. See if you know what a few of them stand for.
Average, 15 Qns, Panzera74, Jul 17 16
Average
Panzera74
5341 plays
9.
  "Valor"- The US Medal of Honor   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A tribute to the United States' highest military honor, and to those few who rose "above and beyond the call of duty". Thanks for playing, and please rate if you have the time.
Average, 10 Qns, doorsfan58, Oct 12 08
Average
doorsfan58
913 plays
10.
  10 Questions: U.S. Military Lingo Multiple Choice Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief look at Vietnam-era military terminology.
Average, 10 Qns, husker1980, Apr 28 21
Average
husker1980
Apr 28 21
5133 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who was the founder of the SAS?

From Quiz "Special Forces Things"




11.
  Douglas MacArthur - American Caesar Part 1   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Love him or hate him Douglas MacArthur made his mark on the world stage with a presence that few could ignore. This quiz takes up his story from its lowest ebb, and is loosely based on William Manchester's biography 'American Caesar.'
Tough, 10 Qns, mstanaway, Aug 26 08
Tough
mstanaway
884 plays
12.
  American War Heroes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions concerning some of the most influential military leaders in U.S. History.
Easier, 10 Qns, tcollens, Jul 01 14
Easier
tcollens
6046 plays
13.
  Special Forces Things   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All questions are focused on SF initials, founders of SF, and abbreviations.
Average, 10 Qns, xman16, May 18 10
Average
xman16
4964 plays
14.
  Military Acronyms and Abbreviations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on basic military acronyms and abbreviations.
Average, 10 Qns, unblest, Aug 05 23
Average
unblest
Aug 05 23
4173 plays
15.
  The Military for Dummies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few things everyone should know about the United States military.
Easier, 10 Qns, pscottsa, May 07 19
Easier
pscottsa gold member
May 07 19
922 plays
16.
  Douglas MacArthur - American Caesar Part 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz takes the story through his greatest years when he re-made a nation and challenged authority in a test of wills that determined the course of events in the mid 20th Century. This quiz is loosely based on William Manchester's biography.
Average, 15 Qns, mstanaway, Aug 26 08
Average
mstanaway
736 plays
17.
  Right Polite Military Acronyms   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Acronyms - U.S. military jargon is teeming with them. Here are a few examples for you to sample -can you identify the right polite versions of them all?
Easier, 10 Qns, Pegbshack, Sep 27 18
Easier
Pegbshack
Sep 27 18
862 plays
18.
  US Military Decorations   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces may be honored with a number of different decorations and medals. This quiz focuses on ten such awards.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, cag1970, Dec 15 10
Very Difficult
cag1970
1820 plays
19.
  Douglas MacArthur - The Early Years   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before Douglas MacArthur became a world figure he had a distinguished career which was to prepare him for the important role he was to play in the affairs of Pacific nations in the middle of the 20th Century.
Average, 10 Qns, mstanaway, Aug 07 20
Average
mstanaway
Aug 07 20
414 plays
20.
  U.S. Armed Forces    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of U.S. military history.
Average, 10 Qns, jfl8066, Sep 04 11
Average
jfl8066
2241 plays
21.
  U.S. Military Acronyms & Abbreviations   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you an acronym or abbreviation used in the U.S. Armed Forces and you decode it.
Average, 10 Qns, wjames, Apr 11 19
Average
wjames gold member
Apr 11 19
791 plays
22.
  Buffalo Soldiers - A Proud Tradition   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Buffalo Soldier was a name given to African-American soldiers by the Native American tribes they fought against. It is a term of honor in the American military.
Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619, Feb 19 10
Average
tazman6619 gold member
647 plays
23.
  Music of the US Armed Forces    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What can be more stirring than watching a parade, and hearing the music of the bands? Many of those pieces played are actually compositions tied to specific military organizations. Do you know them?
Average, 10 Qns, babsr, Nov 27 15
Average
babsr gold member
407 plays
24.
  Uncommon Valor: US Medal of Honor Winners   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military award for valor in combat. This quiz is about the decoration and the heroes who have earned it.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852, Sep 29 15
Average
daver852 gold member
286 plays
25.
  The Soldier Who Was in the Unknown Tomb    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Vietnam War Unknown Soldier was placed in the tomb in Arlington National Cemetary on May 28, 1984. Take this quiz to find out the outcome of this now known, American hero!
Tough, 10 Qns, lilady, May 31 12
Tough
lilady
710 plays
26.
  Tough Military Quiz (U.S.)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how well you know how the US military history.
Average, 10 Qns, jerseyman, Apr 25 23
Average
jerseyman
Apr 25 23
1474 plays
27.
  US Military    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the structure of the United States Military. Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jwhayes-1, Jan 29 09
Difficult
jwhayes-1
1971 plays
28.
  Military Aircraft General    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a General Quiz about Military Aircraft.
Average, 10 Qns, typhoomerang, Sep 14 15
Average
typhoomerang
362 plays
29.
  Know Your National Guard   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge of the National Guard of the United States.
Tough, 10 Qns, A-10, Dec 03 09
Tough
A-10
423 plays
30.
  Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Congressional Medal of Honor, or just "Medal of Honor", is the highest medal given for valor by the United States. See how much you know about these Medal of Honor recipients.
Tough, 10 Qns, A-10, Feb 19 10
Tough
A-10
435 plays
31.
  Nicknames of US Army Combat Units    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the nicknames of some of the best units the US Army ever had.
Average, 15 Qns, shermanfanatic, Dec 26 20
Average
shermanfanatic
Dec 26 20
1866 plays
32.
  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [U.S.]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is quiz is to honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and those who guard it. Some questions may be hard but the answers are interesting. Thanks.
Difficult, 10 Qns, colmosby, Oct 30 17
Difficult
colmosby
Oct 30 17
920 plays
33.
  Modern U.S. Armor Tactics    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Are you a true George Patton? This is a 15- question quiz on modern tactics in the US Armor Force.
Difficult, 15 Qns, m1a2lt, Jul 26 10
Difficult
m1a2lt
1024 plays
34.
  The Dangers of Airborne Reconnaissance    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years, numerous military reconnaissance aircraft have been lost to accidents and hostile action. How much do you know about these dangerous missions? USAF = United States Air Force. USN = United States Navy. Please remember to rate this quiz
Difficult, 10 Qns, cryppie, Mar 22 21
Difficult
cryppie
Mar 22 21
438 plays
35.
  American Generals    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
What do you know some trivia about the big brass? Each question deals with individuals who obtained the rank of general in the American Armed Forces.
Difficult, 25 Qns, mf1849, Sep 16 22
Difficult
mf1849
Sep 16 22
1820 plays
36.
  General Stars    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz is to separate fact from fiction and myth from historical reality. Rank, grade, title, position, and office are not necessarily synonomous terms in the military.
Average, 5 Qns, KIRKEPOO, Mar 27 07
Average
KIRKEPOO
1965 plays
37.
  10 Question U.S. Military Lingo Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The language of the United States military is a language all its own. If you're familiar with it then you'll ace this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, nmerr, Jul 11 13
Tough
nmerr gold member
673 plays
38.
  America's Other Two Uniformed Services    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few people know that the United States has two additional uniformed services beyond the five Armed Forces. Learn about the men and women in uniform in these services quietly going about their important business.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flip1701, Nov 30 07
Difficult
flip1701
553 plays
39.
  10 Degrees of General George S. Patton, Jr.   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Kevin Bacon game meets "Old Blood and Guts."
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ctownron, Mar 27 07
Very Difficult
ctownron
989 plays
40.
  Insignia of U.S. Army Combat Units    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the insignia of some of the U.S. Army Divisions during World War II.
Tough, 10 Qns, shermanfanatic, Aug 08 07
Tough
shermanfanatic
968 plays
41.
  The U.S. Chemical Corps    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The United States Army Chemical Corps provides commanders with trained Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear specialists who advise them on CBRN defense and employment of smoke. Take a shot and see if you can be a "Dragon Soldier?"
Tough, 10 Qns, top754, Aug 20 19
Tough
top754
Aug 20 19
439 plays
42.
  Military Trucks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers the trucks, past and present, of the U.S. and other armed forces. This is for anyone interested in military style vehicles. All my quizzes are as diverse as possible so everybody learns something.
Tough, 10 Qns, bsc06090, Apr 15 20
Tough
bsc06090
Apr 15 20
797 plays
43.
  United States Airborne Operations and their Units    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz covers U.S. Airborne Operations from their beginnings in World War II all the way through to operations in Afghanistan and then Iraq. Good luck and Airborne All The Way!
Difficult, 15 Qns, PaysonAZ2011, Mar 06 19
Difficult
PaysonAZ2011
Mar 06 19
352 plays
44.
  The American Embassy Siege, Tehran    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that reflects that tragedy of the American Embassy Siege, Tehran.
Tough, 10 Qns, YoungSmart, May 10 10
Tough
YoungSmart
512 plays
45.
  U. S. Army Rangers #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a little test of the history of the U.S. Rangers. If you know your Ranger history, this should be pretty easy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bnakai, Apr 22 21
Difficult
bnakai
Apr 22 21
922 plays
46.
  U.S. Army Rangers #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a little more Ranger history. These questions relate more to Rangers of the past (no later than mid 1970s). I hope you like it.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, bnakai, Jan 28 16
Very Difficult
bnakai
641 plays
47.
  Basic of US Military Organization    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers the basics of the organization of the United States military, concentrating on the Army.
Tough, 10 Qns, Catman072, Jan 29 09
Tough
Catman072
1426 plays
48.
  All Branches of the U.S. Military    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you really know about the U.S. military? Find out now!
Tough, 10 Qns, TheConqueror, Apr 23 13
Tough
TheConqueror
1440 plays
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