00 Basic Army Flashcards

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What are the 7 Army Values

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Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage.

Loyalty: To bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.

Duty: To fulfill your obligations and accomplish tasks as part of a team.
Respect: To treat people as they should be treated, with dignity and respect.

Selfless Service: To put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.

Honor: To live up to all the Army values in your daily life.
Integrity: To be truthful and do what is right, legally and morally, even when no one is watching.

Personal Courage: To face fear, danger, or adversity, whether it is physical or moral.

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What’s the purpose of the 7 Army Values

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To serve as a framework for the behavior and decision-making of soldiers, guiding them to act ethically and professionally both on and off duty.

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What are the 3 General Orders? (U.S. Army)

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  1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
  2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
  3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief. These orders are fundamental for soldiers performing guard duty and establish foundational principles for discipline and vigilance.
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What’s the purpose of each of the general orders?

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First General Order:
-This order emphasizes the responsibility to protect the assigned area and all property visible within it.
-It also establishes that a guard should only leave their post when another qualified person takes over their duties.

Second General Order:
-This requires a soldier to follow any specific instructions (special orders) provided for their post.
-It also mandates that all duties are to be performed in a professional, military style, demonstrating readiness and discipline.

Third General Order:
-This order focuses on vigilance and communication.
-A soldier must report any breaches of the special orders, any emergencies that arise, and any situations that were not addressed in their instructions.
-These reports must be made to the commanding officer of the guard or their designated relief

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What’s the purpose of the 3 General Orders?

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The purpose of the U.S. Army’s three general orders is to provide a foundation for military discipline and duty, especially for personnel on guard duty

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