| Xavier University Army ROTC
Study Guide
Military History
1. Who demanded, "Send me men who can shoot
and salute"?
General Pershing, First World War.
2. Who was the first General to lead an American
Army?
General George Washington.
3. What is the date 7 December l941 known for?
The Japanese unprovoked attack at 0730 hours
on Pearl Harbor.
4. Who wrote the first field manual on Drill
and Ceremonies?
Major General Baron Von Steuben.
5. Who was the leader of the famous Third Army
during WWII?
General George Patton.
6. Who said "I shall return" and where?
General Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines.
7. What was General Douglas MacArthur’s
rank when he retired?
General of the Army.
8. Name three officers who held the rank of
General of the Army.
- Douglas MacArthur
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Omar Bradley
- George C. Marshall
9. Who held the highest rank in the US Army?
General John J. Pershing - General of the Armies.
10. What service is the oldest (Army, Navy or
Air Force)?
US Army: established 14 June 1775.
11. How many five star Generals were there and
who are they?
- Eisenhower
- Bradley
- MacArthur
- Marshall
- Pershing
12. When was the Korean Conflict?
From 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953.
13. Who won the Korean Conflict?
No one, an Armistice was declared.
14. Which has the largest population, North
or South Korea?
South Korea.
15. When and where was the US-ROK Status of
Forces Agreement signed?
On 9 July 1966 in Seoul, Korea.
16. What does SOFA stand for?
Status of Forces Agreement.
17. The first field manual was entitled, "The
Regulations for the Order and Discipline to the Troops of
the United States", and commonly known as the Blue Book.
When and why was it written?
Written in 1779 to ensure continuity and uniformity
of discipline in the US Army.
18. Who was a member of the 35th Division in
WWI and later became president?
Harry S. Truman.
19. Who was the first person to be assigned
a serial number?
General Pershing.
20. Where is Headquarters FORSCOM located?
It is located at Fort McPhearson, Georgia.
21. When was the Constitution of the United
States written?
1787.
22. What does the Congress of the United States
consist of?
- Senate
- House of Representatives (A resident Commissioner
of Puerto Rico serves also)
23. What Article designates the creation of
the Congress of the United States?
Article 1 of the Constitution.
24. What is the composition of the Senate?
• Composed of 100 members, 2 from each
state
• Elected to serve a six (6) year term
25. How much of the Senate is elected every
two (2) years?
One-third.
26. How many members are in the House of Representatives?
The House of Representatives has 435 members.
The number representing each state is determined by population,
but every state is entitled to at least one.
27. The resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico
is elected to serve how many years?
Four. He takes part in discussions but has no
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