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Army Fundamentals

The 7 Army Values

The foundation of being a Soldier. Know them, live them, explain them.

ADP 6-22

Army Fundamentals

Soldier's Creed & NCO Creed

Memorize both creeds and understand what each line means.

ADP 1

Leadership

Army Leadership

Leadership attributes, competencies, and the Army leadership requirements model.

ADP 6-22

Leadership

Counseling

Types, approaches, and the four-stage counseling process.

ATP 6-22.1

Chain of Command

Chain of Command & NCO Support Channel

Know your chain from team leader to Commander in Chief.

AR 600-20

Customs & Courtesies

Saluting, flag etiquette, proper forms of address, and military traditions.

AR 600-25

Military Programs

SHARP Program

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention — standalone regulation and installation-based model.

AR 600-52

Military Programs

Equal Opportunity (EO)

The Army's commitment to fair treatment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation.

AR 600-20

Military Programs

ASAP & SUDCC

Prevention, testing, and clinical treatment for substance abuse issues.

AR 600-85

Physical Readiness

Army Fitness Test (AFT)

The AFT replaced the ACFT effective June 1, 2025. Know the 5 events, scoring standards, and combat vs general standards.

FM 7-22

Warrior Tasks

First Aid (TCCC)

Tactical combat casualty care, bleeding control, and the 9-Line MEDEVAC.

TC 4-02.1

Warrior Tasks

Land Navigation

Map reading, grid coordinates, terrain features, and compass use.

TC 3-25.26

Military Programs

Enlisted Promotions

How enlisted promotions work — decentralized, semi-centralized, and centralized.

AR 600-8-19

Uniforms & Appearance

Wear & Appearance of Uniforms

Uniform standards, grooming (including AD 2025-18 updates), and appearance requirements.

AR 670-1 & Army Directive 2025-18

UCMJ & Military Justice

Key UCMJ articles, nonjudicial punishment (Article 15), and military justice basics.

AR 27-10 / MCM

Army History

Key dates, battles, and the foundation of the NCO Corps.

ADP 1 / TC 7-22.7

NCO Duties & History

Charge of the NCO

The Charge of the NCO — read at induction ceremonies and a cornerstone of NCO professionalism.

TC 7-22.7

Army History

The Army Song

'The Army Goes Rolling Along' — know the history, lyrics, and be ready to sing it.

TC 7-22.7 / AR 600-25

Guard Duty

Guard Duty & General Orders

The three General Orders every Soldier must know by heart, plus challenging procedures.

TC 3-22.6

Warrior Tasks

Weapons Knowledge (M4)

M4 characteristics, functions, weapons safety, and the elimination of SPORTS.

TC 3-22.9

Drill & Ceremony

Individual and formation drill movements, commands, and ceremonies.

TC 3-21.5

UCMJ & Military Justice

Code of Conduct

The six articles governing the behavior of captured U.S. military personnel.

AR 350-30

CBRN

CBRN Operations

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense, protective equipment, and decontamination.

FM 3-11 / ATP 3-11.32

Promotions & Admin

Awards & Decorations

Types of awards, order of precedence, and the DA Form 638 recommendation process.

AR 600-8-22

Promotions & Admin

NCOER & Evaluations

NCO Evaluation Reporting System — types of reports, rating chain, and counseling requirements.

AR 623-3 / DA PAM 623-3

Promotions & Admin

Leaves & Passes

Types of leave, pass policies, and Soldier entitlements.

AR 600-8-10

Military Programs

Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)

The sponsorship program ensuring incoming Soldiers and families are welcomed and supported.

AR 600-8-8

Military Programs

FLAGS (Suspension of Favorable Actions)

The suspension of favorable personnel actions for Soldiers under investigation, adverse action, or failing standards.

AR 600-8-2

Military Programs

Risk Management (RM)

The five-step risk management process used to identify, assess, and mitigate hazards across all Army operations.

ATP 5-19

Military Programs

Suicide Prevention (ACE Program)

Army suicide prevention — ACE method, warning signs, and response procedures.

AR 600-92

NCO Duties & History

NCO History & Responsibilities

The history of the NCO Corps, the backbone of the Army, and fundamental NCO duties, responsibilities, and authority.

TC 7-22.7 & AR 600-20

Doctrine & Operations

Training Management

How the Army trains — the principles of training, the Training Management Cycle, and AARs.

ADP 7-0 & FM 7-0

Doctrine & Operations

Geneva Conventions & Law of War

International laws governing armed conflict, treatment of POWs, and detainee handling procedures.

FM 6-27 & AR 190-8

Doctrine & Operations

The Army (ADP 1)

The Army's role, mission, and functions — the foundational doctrine document.

ADP 1

Doctrine & Operations

Operations (ADP 3-0 & FM 3-0)

How the Army conducts operations — the shift to Multidomain Operations (MDO), the five domains, and warfighting functions.

ADP 3-0 & FM 3-0

Military Programs

Army Community Programs (ACS, AER, EFMP)

Key Army support programs ensuring financial readiness, family support, and emergency assistance.

AR 608-1, AR 930-4, AR 608-75

Military Programs

Operations Security (OPSEC)

The five-step OPSEC process to protect critical information and EEFI from adversaries.

AR 530-1 & ATP 3-37.34

Military Programs

Supply Economy & Property Accountability

Property accountability, hand receipts, the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP), and FLIPLs.

AR 735-5 & AR 710-2

Doctrine & Operations

Mission Command (ADP 6-0)

The Army's approach to command and control — principles, MDMP, and Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

ADP 6-0

Doctrine & Operations

Army Maintenance (AR 750-1)

Army maintenance operations — levels, PMCS, dispatching procedures, and the maintenance management system.

AR 750-1

Regulations Knowledge

Army Regulations Knowledge

Quick recall of which regulation, ADP, FM, or TC covers what. Boards love this.

Multiple ARs / ADPs / FMs / TCs

Board Topics