The Army General Knowledge Quiz

Discussion in 'Join the Army - Regular Officer Recruiting' started by Subs, Mar 23, 2009.

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  1. Subs

    Subs Swinger

    An idea to get this forum moving a bit more.

    The idea is I'll start off with a question. Someone answers, then asks their own question. Seeing as general knowledge of the armed forces is important (after all, you wouldn't take a job with a company if you knew diddly squat about them) then hopefully people will enjoy this, and learn a few things in the process.

    I suggest starting of with easy, rather bone questions before moving onto harder stuff. As everyone will be at different stages of revision.

    Question 1:

    Where is the Commissioning Course conducted, and how many weeks long is it?
     
    Subs, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. xvellersx

    xvellersx Swinger

    44 weeks at RMA Sandhurst

    Question 2:

    How many terms are in the commissioning course?
     
    xvellersx, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. Dread

    Dread LE

    Answer:3

    Question3: On a scale of 1 - 10, how bone is this thread when compared to reading DINs from 1998-99?

    Edit: Ok, a bit mean spirited considering the location of the thread.

    Question 3: Number of Javelin missiles carried per infantry platoon (light role)?
     
    Dread, Mar 23, 2009
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  4. Twizzlelehope

    Twizzlelehope LE

    Answer: 10.

    Question: What does the acronym TARDIS stand for?
     
    Twizzlelehope, Mar 23, 2009
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  5. walt_of_the_walts

    walt_of_the_walts LE

    Time and Relative Dimension in Space?

    Or TA Readily Deployable In Shitholes

    Q. What does (or did) the acronym FOFAD stand for. (one for the old and bold)
     
    walt_of_the_walts, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. Lampard

    Lampard War Hero

    **** Off Fire At Donnington?
     
    Lampard, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. ewan2000

    ewan2000 Old-Salt

    Answer. F*ck Off Fire At Donnington.

    Question: What does TOW (aviation type) stand for
     
    ewan2000, Mar 23, 2009
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  8. Old_Reprobate

    Old_Reprobate Old-Salt

    Tube launched Optical tracking Wire guided missile? Is it different from the ground version ...?


    Q: What was a flying pig ?


    Clue: Not the kind you see when told that "vital kit will be issued in the field" ...
     
    Old_Reprobate, Mar 23, 2009
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  9. right-grumpy

    right-grumpy LE

    Answer; Modified APC used in NI, had 'paddy wings' fitted for crowd control.

    Question; Dims of a full battle trench?
     
    right-grumpy, Mar 23, 2009
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  10. walt_of_the_walts

    walt_of_the_walts LE

    Corrrrrrrrrrrrect!

    Actually got those very words from the CQM. I was a cadet at the time and consequently had to walk around with a Jersey HW with a dinner plate sized hole on the back for 2 years after that one! :oops:
     
    walt_of_the_walts, Mar 23, 2009
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  11. Lampard

    Lampard War Hero

    ahh well, missed my chance now.
     
    Lampard, Mar 23, 2009
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  12. LancePrivateJones

    LancePrivateJones LE Book Reviewer

    Question 11 : What does PUFO mean?
     
    LancePrivateJones, Mar 23, 2009
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  13. Pararegtom

    Pararegtom LE Book Reviewer

    Pack Up F,,,k Off


    12, what does G.R.I.T mean
     
    Pararegtom, Mar 23, 2009
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  14. LancePrivateJones

    LancePrivateJones LE Book Reviewer

    That there are 3 large oranges in front of the building or other structure.

    Deffo.
     
    LancePrivateJones, Mar 23, 2009
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  16. willowsafc81

    willowsafc81 Old-Salt

    Group
    Range
    Indication
    Type of fire

    What does C.L.A.P stand for
     
    willowsafc81, Mar 23, 2009
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