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Introduction to the History and Heritage of the U.S. Army

Terminal Learning Objective. Task: Gain familiarization with the U.S. ArmyCondition: Given a classroom presentation

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Introduction to the History and Heritage of the U.S. Army

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    1. Introduction to the History and Heritage of the U.S. Army by YourName Your Unit

    2. Terminal Learning Objective Task: Gain familiarization with the U.S. Army Condition: Given a classroom presentation & handouts Standard: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the U.S. Army’s History and Heritage

    3. References U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) http://www.army.mil/cmh The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army (TIOH) http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil A Century of Service, by David W. Hogan, CMH http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/COS/index.htm U.S. Army Home Page http://www.army.mil

    5. The Army Birthday 14 June 1775

    6. The Army’s Components

    8. The Army Flag and Its Streamers was originally prepared in August 1964 by the Office of the Chief of Military History, with the Office of the Chief of Information, and the U.S. Army Exhibit Unit, to provide general summaries of each of the campaigns. The 175 streamers attached to the Army Flag staff denote campaigns fought by the Army throughout our nation’s history.

    9. The Revolutionary War 1775-1781 Lexington, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775

    10. The Revolutionary War 1775-1781 Yorktown, 14 October 1781

    11. The War of 1812 (1812-1815) Battle Of New Orleans, 1815

    12. The Mexican War 1846-1847 Churubusco, Mexico

    13. The Civil War, 1861-1865 First at Vicksburg

    14. Indian Wars, 1790-1891 Cavalry Trooper

    15. War with Spain, 1898 Gatlings to the Assault

    16. China Relief Expedition 1900 “I’ll Try Sir!”

    17. Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1913 Knocking Out the Moros

    18. Mexican Expedition, 1916-1917 On the Border

    19. World War I, 1917-1918 Hellfighters Let’s Go!

    20. WW II, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Dec. 1941-Sep. 1945

    21. WW II, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, June 1942-May 1945

    22. Korean War, June 1950-July 1953 Breakthrough at Chipyong-ni

    23. Vietnam, Mar. 1962-Jan. 1973

    24. Armed Forces Expeditions Dominican Republic, April 1965-September 1966 Grenada, October-November 1983 Panama, December 1989-January 1990

    25. Southwest Asia, 1990-1995

    26. Southwest Asia, 1990-1995

    27. Kosovo, March-June 1999

    28. The Global War on Terrorism

    30. Department of the Army Emblem Background: Prior to the establishment of the Department of the Army Emblem, there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Army seal traditionally had been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, The Secretary of the Army approved the design as the official emblem to represent the Army on 29 January 1974.

    31. DA Emblem continued… Symbolism: The symbolism for the elements of the Army emblem is the same as for the Army seal with the above deviations and additions: The colors of the design elements are those traditionally associated with the ideals of the U.S. and of the Army. The flags are in proper colors. Blue symbolizes loyalty, vigilance, perseverance & truth. Red denotes courage, zeal and fortitude. White alludes to deeds worth of remembrance. Black is indicative of determination and constancy. Gold represents achievement, dignity and honor.

    33. U.S. Army Beret Flash Description: The Army flash is based on the National colors, white stars on a blue field, which were carried by the Continental Army through the Revolutionary War and present at the victory of Yorktown. According to historical references, the flags used by the Continental Army were "blue." The field flag of the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army was light blue with thirteen stars. Other flags of the same time period were dark blues with thirteen stars.

    34. U.S. Army Beret Flash continued…    Symbolism: The blue background is symbolic of the union of the United States flag and the thirteen stars represent the original colonies.    Background: The beret flash was approved on 20 Nov 2000.

    40. Loyalty Duty Respect Self-less Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage

    43. Questions?

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