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Quiz about All Branches of the US Military
Quiz about All Branches of the US Military

All Branches of the U.S. Military Quiz


How much do you really know about the U.S. military? Find out now!

A multiple-choice quiz by TheConqueror. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
TheConqueror
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,353
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1444
Last 3 plays: PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 74 (6/10), Guest 108 (2/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What type of fuel powers the US Navy Mk 48 torpedo? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which medieval weapon fills in the blank to complete the full designation of the following military machine? AH-64D ___________ Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What type of gun is mounted on the M1A2 Abrams tank? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What class of ships does the DDG in a US Navy vessel's designation denote? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The M256 smoothbore gun fires what two types of rounds? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The F-18 E/F Super Hornet has to replace which aircraft? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A US Navy vessel has a CIWS. What does this stand for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the class of submarine that immediately preceded the Virginia-class submarine? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which special forces detachment is headquartered in Fort Bragg? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What size are the rounds fired by the M-16A2 rifle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What type of fuel powers the US Navy Mk 48 torpedo?

Answer: Otto fuel

Otto fuel is a monopropellant, meaning it already contains oxygen required for combustion.
2. Which medieval weapon fills in the blank to complete the full designation of the following military machine? AH-64D ___________

Answer: Longbow

The Longbow is the latest of the Apache series.
3. What type of gun is mounted on the M1A2 Abrams tank?

Answer: smoothbore

The M1's main gun can hold up to 40 rounds.
4. What class of ships does the DDG in a US Navy vessel's designation denote?

Answer: Arleigh-Burke-class

The Arleigh Burke is the only US Navy class of destroyer still in commission.
5. The M256 smoothbore gun fires what two types of rounds?

Answer: Both HEAT and APFSDS

APFSDS stands for armor piercing, fin stabilized, discarding sabot long rod penetrator and HEAT stands for High explosive Anti tank.
6. The F-18 E/F Super Hornet has to replace which aircraft?

Answer: Tomcat

Tupolev and Blackjack are both Russian aircraft.
7. A US Navy vessel has a CIWS. What does this stand for?

Answer: Close In Weapons System

The CIWS is used as anti-missile defense on many US Navy ships.
8. What is the class of submarine that immediately preceded the Virginia-class submarine?

Answer: Seawolf-class

LA-class forms the backbone of the US Navy submarine service. Typhoon-class is a Russian class of SSBN's or ballistic missile submarines. The Ohio-class is the American equivalent of the Typhoon-class.
9. Which special forces detachment is headquartered in Fort Bragg?

Answer: 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D)

1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D) is popularly known as Delta Force.
10. What size are the rounds fired by the M-16A2 rifle?

Answer: 5.56mm

Very few rifles are chambered in 5.45mm.
Source: Author TheConqueror

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