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Quiz about All Things British Military 1

All Things (British) Military : 1 Quiz

This quiz is about all things relating to the British military. Easy for some - not so easy for others maybe! Don't forget to rate it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Seyerus. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Seyerus

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,143

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3604

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the Senior Service of the British armed forces? Hint

The Army

The Salvation Army

The Royal Air Force

The Royal Navy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these UK military ranks is the highest? Hint

They are all the same

Admiral of the Fleet

Field Marshal

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the greatest military commanders of British military history is very well known as the Duke of Wellington but what was his real name? Hint

Arthur Wesely

Arthur Wellesley

Albert Westly

Arthur Weasley

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Question 4 of 10

4. What non-commissioned rank falls between Lance Corporal and Sergeant? Hint

Staff Sergeant

Corporal

Warrant Officer

Colonel

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Question 5 of 10

5. The rank of Lance Corporal is below that of Lance Bombardier.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The RAF make extensive use of the 'Fat Albert'. What aircraft does this nickname refer to? Hint

VC10

C17

Tristar

C130 Hercules

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Question 7 of 10

7. WWII leader Winston Churchill served as a war correspondent in which war? Hint

Falklands

WW1

Boer War

Crimean War

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Question 8 of 10

8. The SAS is a very famous and well known unit within the British Army formed during WWII by David Stirling. What does it stand for? Hint

Special Army Service

Stirling and Stirling

Special Air Service

Stirling's Air Service

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the naval equivalent of the SAS? Hint

SNS

SOS

SWS

SBS

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is the odd one out from the choices below? Hint

Capt (Army) & Capt (Navy)

PO (Navy) & Sgt (Army/RAF)

Wg Cdr (RAF) & Lt Col (Army)

Pte (Army) & AB (Navy)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the Senior Service of the British armed forces?

Answer: The Royal Navy

The Navy was formed first in the 16th Century, followed by a standing Army following the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 and not surprisingly the Royal Air Force was formed last - in 1918.

2. Which of these UK military ranks is the highest?

Answer: They are all the same

They are all the highest possible ranks in each service. No matter what the senior service says, they are all equal.

3. One of the greatest military commanders of British military history is very well known as the Duke of Wellington but what was his real name?

Answer: Arthur Wellesley

He was born to the Earl of Mornington within the Pale area of Dublin. Whenever he was asked about his Irish birth he would reply with the phrase, 'Just because one is born in a stable it does not make him a horse'. His words not mine and no offence is intended.

4. What non-commissioned rank falls between Lance Corporal and Sergeant?

Answer: Corporal

Known colloquially as a 'Full Screw' within the military.

5. The rank of Lance Corporal is below that of Lance Bombardier.

Answer: False

They are exactly the same but 'bombardier' is corps specific and relates to the Royal Artillery.

6. The RAF make extensive use of the 'Fat Albert'. What aircraft does this nickname refer to?

Answer: C130 Hercules

All three aircraft are in service but the Hercules is the work horse of the RAF and known as the 'Fat Albert'.

7. WWII leader Winston Churchill served as a war correspondent in which war?

Answer: Boer War

He resigned his Army commission to go and cover the war.

8. The SAS is a very famous and well known unit within the British Army formed during WWII by David Stirling. What does it stand for?

Answer: Special Air Service

One of the most forward thinking, innovative and bold officers ever to have served. It was Stirling who chose the motto 'Who dares wins'.

9. What is the naval equivalent of the SAS?

Answer: SBS

SBS is the answer. Formed predominately from the Royal Marines, it stands for Special Boat Service.

10. Which is the odd one out from the choices below?

Answer: Capt (Army) & Capt (Navy)

Wing Commander and Lt Col, PO (Petty Officer) and Sergeant, Pte (Private) and AB (Able Seaman) are all equivalent ranks respectively whereas the rank of captain in the navy is far above the rank of captain in the army being equivalent to a colonel or brigadier, depending upon time served. Note that in writing a naval captain is referred to as 'Captain A. B. Crisp Royal Navy'.

Source: Author Seyerus

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