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US Army History and Traditions

Questions to this category should refer to the history and rich traditions of the United States Army itself and the units and soldiers of the US Army, not specific wars or battles. These have a home of their own.

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What are the different kinds of warm up exercise?

There are many kinds of warm up exercises but i think star jumps and jogging on the spot are the best! They get me warmed up and ready to go in whatever i am doing whether that is in the morning or getting ready for football pratice!

Who is next on the chain of command after the speaker of the house?

After the President, and then the Vice President here is the list in order who would succeed as the next President:

  1. Speaker of the House of Representatives
  2. President pro tempore of the Senate
  3. Secretary of State
  4. Secretary of the Treasury
  5. Secretary of Defense
  6. Attorney General
  7. Secretary of the Interior
  8. Secretary of Agriculture
  9. Secretary of Commerce
  10. Secretary of Labor
  11. Secretary of Health and Human Services
  12. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
  13. Secretary of Transportation
  14. Secretary of Energy
  15. Secretary of Education
  16. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  17. Secretary of Homeland Security

Interestingly enough, each is in the position that they were created, so the speaker of the house position was created first way back when.

When did Sand Creek massacre happen?

Where Colonel John Chivington led a force of mostly volunteer militiamen which slaughtered hundreds of indians, mostly women and children, and mutilated the bodies taking limbs and organs as trophies which they displayed at the Denver Opera House to a cheering crowd.

The Sand Creek Massacre (also known as the Chivington Massacre, the Battle of Sand Creek or the Massacre of Cheyenne Indians) was an incident in the Indian Wars of the United States that occurred on November 29, 1864, when a 700-man force of Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed a village of friendly Cheyenne and Arapaho encamped in southeastern Colorado Territory, killing and torturing an estimated 70-163 Indians, about two-thirds of them were women and children.

Surprisingly, Chivington was a Methodist minister. And, to make matters worse he used artillery on the village.

The location has been designated a National Historic Site and is now the National Park Service.

Why did you get a refund check from HSBC?

If you applied for a store credit card, like toys r us (while making a purchase) to save say... ten percent... If they denied you at that time but reviewed your credit at a later time and found out you are quilified to get that credit card, then this is the reinbursment on that 10% savings you should have gotten at the time of purchase

What army regulation covers field sanitation?

Field Manual 21-10: Field Hygiene and Sanitation covers personal hygiene in the field and Army Regulation 670-1: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia states "Soldiers will maintain good personal hygiene and grooming on a daily basis..."

Why do heavier people require more oxygen to live?

Litres of oxygen needed (L) =litres per kg x weight (kg) x hours

so the heavier you are the more oxygen you will need

What was Hitler's first major defeat in World War 2?

Well the Germans took over Europe without any hassel apart from when they got to Dunkirk. Then came the Battle of Britain and against the Americans was D-Day. The Russians stopped them at Stalingrad.

DUNKIRK:

Wasn't an official battle, just some English and french troops escaping from the beach. Many would say that the Germans lost as they failed their primary target to stop the escapees.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN:

The first major battle the Germans lost against Britain was this one. The Germans flew planes across the channel to bomb RAF bases and cities. They were stopped by RAF planes and were forced to withdraw from the air.

D-DAY

The first loss against the Americans was at D-Day when American, British and Canadian forces landed at Normandy, France. The Germans failed to stop the advances of the troops and pulled back.

STALINGRAD

The Germans first los to the Russians at Stalingrad. The soviets were determined not to lose this city as it had vital oil fields that would make them lose the war if they were captured. This is where heroes like Vasily Zaitsev appeared and snipers became strategic options. The Germans were forced to retreat after they were surrounded and defeated.

(There were many battles elsewhere like in Africa, the middle east and the North Sea. search these as they were all significant) (Also see "Bismark")

What colour were army uniforms?

It is closest to being a grey and a tan with different hues. This is a more universal camoflauge than previous designs and can be used in more enviroments. This is for the U.S. Army.

What weapons were important in the Spanish American War?

Guns, particularly rifles, were the most important weapons used in Spanish-American War. The war was fought between the US and Spain, and resulted in a victory for the US, and the Treaty of Paris.

What does the term inflation mean?

The term inflation has a few different but related meanings. If you blow air into a balloon you are inflating it, making it expand. That is a kind of inflation. The term is also used in economics to describe a general increase in prices and wages, which is equivalent to a decrease in the value of a unit of currency (such as a dollar). Prices get larger, so they are said to be inflating. If they get lower, that can be called deflation.

What events discoveries and decisions made in the Renaissance effect us today?

some idiot - The Literature of the renaissance is a major influence of us today.

brookayy - Leonardo da vinci made some amazing discoveries during the renaissance, including finding out what a baby in the womb looked like, by slicing open dead pregant womens' stomachs

When did the US first attack Iraq?

The Current Iraq war began on March 20,2003 when collation forces entered Iraq from the south mainly. However if your asking about in general then in 1991 during the gulf war collation forces led by the US pushed Iraqi forces out of Kuwait and back into Iraq.

Who was Friedrich Von Steuben and how was he helpful to the Americans?

Friedrich Von Steuben was a German-Prussian army officer, who served as inspector general of the continental army, during the American revolutionary war. He is credited with teaching the continental army the essentials of military drill and discipline, helping to guide it to victory. He wrote the book, that became the standard United States drill manual, until the war of 1812, and served essentially as general George Washington's chief of staff in the final years of the war.

Which core leader competency do you create and promulgate a vision of the future?

Leads.

The Army Core Leader Competency where you create and promulgate a vision for the future is "Leads Others." Creating and promulgating a vision of the future helps leaders execute their mission. Leaders who are able to instill their vision in their subordinates can avoid common leader missteps, such as micromanagement, by giving their subordinates the vision and guidance they need to act.

The Army Core Leader Competencies provide a clear and consistent way of conveying expectations for Army leaders. The 3 competencies are:

  1. Leads
  2. Develops
  3. Achieves

What caused the Iran Hostage Crisis?

The Iranian Hostage Crisis was caused by Jimmy Carter, who helped the Iranian Shah escape and receive medical treatment. The Iranian revolutionists didn't support this and took the US people hostages because they wanted the US government to extradite the Shah and have him stand trial for crimes he committed.

Why is Frederick Von Steuben important?

he was important becuase he helped many Americans.

NEW RESPONDENT.

He trained the rank and files of Continental Army, teaching them the technique of European Warfare in order to make them fit of facing effectively the British on the open field.

What is the purpose of warming up before you exercise?

Warming up prior to exercising allows your muscles to get the stretch that they need so that you do not pull something or cause injury to yourself. If you are going for a run you want to make sure that you focus your stretch on your lower body (ie. legs and lower back) where if you are doing push-ups or sit-ups you will focus your stretch on your upper body (ie. chest and abdominal) although you will still want to stretch you hips or hip flexiors. You need to ensure that you hold each stretch for at least 10-15 seconds and do not bounce, get to where you can feel the stretch and hold. Now you cool down is just as important if not more, you will still focus your stretch to your focus areas, while wanting to preform the same stretchs as you did during your warm ups but you will hold for up to 30 seconds. Now when stretching you legs you do not want to hang your head so that it is lower than your heart, this could cause you to pass out. By conducting a proper cool down you will reduce soreness and added injury, as well allow you to preform better.

What major difficulties did the US Army face in Vietnam?

There were a number of elements that made fighting in Vietnam difficult for Americans. Among these were the language/culture differences, thick jungles and mountainous terrain, swamp and bogs, monsoons and swollen rivers, lack of acclimatization of occupying forces (French then US troops), difficulty identifying the enemy (a guerrilla force that blended with the homogenous population), lack of home front support (growing social unrest and antiwar sentiment), unclear objectives, ineffective (puppet) government in South Vietnam, unsteady (rotating seat of power) ally government, long supply lines (approximately 8,000 miles of ocean between the US and Vietnam), and a host of other reasons.

Who is the youngest lieutenant in the US army?

Candidates for Youngest Officer in the U.S. Army

  • Hamilton, Alexander - b. 1757, appt captain, Continental Army, 14 Mar 1776 - age 19.
  • MacArthur, Arthur - b. 2 Jun 1845, appt lieutenant, 4 Aug 1862 - age 18.
  • Murphy, Audie - b. 1924, field commission 1944 - age 20.
  • Sabin, Albert - b. 1843, appt lieutenant 19 Feb 1862 - age 19.
  • Wilkinson, James - b. 1757, appt captain, Continental Army, Mar 1776 - age 19.
  • Burger, Joseph - b. 16 Apr. 1848 field commission to captain 1863 - age 15.

Among the youngest commissioned officers in the US Army in the 20th and 21st Centuries, are:

CHRISTIAN, David A. b: 26 October 1948 and commissioned a Lt. in the US Army on 1 August 1967-age 18 years 9 months. Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces qualified. Promoted to Captain in Vietnam, age 20, and retired from wounds in Vietnam on 4 July 1970, age-21 years 8 months. Established by 10 USC 1201 & 1372.

Oakes, Loyd, Bombardier, Class 43-17, b- 24 February 1925 and commissioned in the US ARMY AIR CORPS on 4 Dec 1943 - age 18 yrs, 10 months.

Fretwell, Timothy C. - b: 11 April 1985 and commissioned in the USMC on 25 March 2005 - age 19 yrs, 11 months.

Thrash, Gerald W. - b: 23 October 1943 and commissioned in the US ARMY on 1 October 1963 - age 19 yrs, 11 months.

For the youngest officer in the US Marine Corps: Butler, Smedley Darlington - b. 30 July 1881, commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, USMC, 1898-age 16.

Kane, John E. Jr. - b: 24 May 1948 and commissioned in the US ARMY on 18 July 1967 - age 19 yrs, 1 month.

Irwin, Gerald E-b: 16 July 1948, commissioned in the US Army on 24 June 1967-age 18Years, 11 months- Captain in VietNam June 1969- 20 Years 11 Months

COOK, Douglas E. b. October 24, 1948, commissioned as a Lt in the US Army on August 30, 1967 - age 18 yrs 10 months. Helicopter Pilot served in Vietnam and Germany . Awarded Over 50 combat medals including the Bronze Star. Left service in July 1973

My own father was among the youngest in US history: Major Philip B Larimore, Jr commissioned on Jan 25, 1943 at 18yrs and 21 days.