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Quiz about All Things British Military 2

All Things (British) Military : 2 Quiz

The second in My 'All Things (British) Military' series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Seyerus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Seyerus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1844

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to an MOD (British Ministry of Defense) report produced in May 2006, what was the average cost of training a British Military infantryman? Hint

�5,000

�100,000

�30,000

�1,000,000

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2006 Gay and Lesbian members of the British Armed Forces were given permission to participate in a Gay March for the first time.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery that can be awarded in the British Military, but from which war did it originate? Hint

The Great War

Crimean War

Boer War

English Civil War

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did Harry Wales' decision to join the Army bring about such media attention? Hint

He was the oldest person ever allowed to attempt to pass Basic Training at 43 years old.

He is the Grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

He is the son of the current Chairman of Greenpeace.

Harry's real name is Harriet Wales and she is the first Fem-Male transsexual to join the Army.

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Question 5 of 10

5. British Olympic athletes Kriss Akabussi and Kelly Holmes both served at the same unit in the British Army.

True

False

6. Which vessel am I? I am considered the mainstay of the Royal Navy's surface fleet, comprising over 50% of the total frigate/destroyer complement. I am around 133 metres long and have a crew of 185. I have 12 siblings with names such as the Iron Duke and St Albans and am primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare. Hint

Type 42 Destroyer

Typhoon

Aircraft Carrier

Type 23 Frigate

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long would it take Typhoon (Eurofighter)to reach 35,000 feet from a standing start on the runway and how fast would it be going when it reached 35,000 feet? Hint

4 mins & Mach 1.

2 min 30sec & Mach 1.5

30 Secs & Mach 5.

It cannot fly that high!

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the UK Royal Air Force's ground defence unit known as? Hint

The Royal Air Force Regiment

The Royal Ground Force

The Royal Air Force Army

They don't have one. Ground defence is provided by the Army.

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Question 9 of 10

9. The poet Byron called who 'Brittania's God of War'? Hint

Wellington

Nelson

Napoleon

Giant Haystacks

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete the following common British military phrase,
Keep ____, Move ____? Hint

Down, It

Low, Fast

Still, Steady

Up, Fatty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to an MOD (British Ministry of Defense) report produced in May 2006, what was the average cost of training a British Military infantryman?

Answer: �30,000

An Infantryman costs �30,000 to train, the selection process costs around �7,000 while the Basic Training and Combat Infantryman Course add on another �23,000.

2. In 2006 Gay and Lesbian members of the British Armed Forces were given permission to participate in a Gay March for the first time.

Answer: True

Only the Navy were allowed to march in uniform however, members of the Army and the Royal Air Force had to march in civilian clothing.

3. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery that can be awarded in the British Military, but from which war did it originate?

Answer: Crimean War

One of the more recent VCs was awarded was to Pte Johnson Beharry VC of the 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment through action seen on Op Telic on 01 May 2004. His was the 1355th awarded; others will no doubt be awarded in future years.

4. Why did Harry Wales' decision to join the Army bring about such media attention?

Answer: He is the Grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

Harry Wales is indeed more commonly known as 'Prince Harry' and was commissioned as a Cornet in the Household Cavalry Regiment (Blues & Royals) in 2005.

5. British Olympic athletes Kriss Akabussi and Kelly Holmes both served at the same unit in the British Army.

Answer: True

Amazingly, both served at 17 Port Regt RCT (renamed 17 Port & Maritime Regt RLC) at Marchwood near Southampton during the late 80s and early 90s.

Answer: Type 23 Frigate

The type 42 Destroyer employs the Navy's anti-aircraft capability whilst an Aircraft Carrier is just that and the Typhoon is actually the designation the MOD have given to the aircraft more commonly known as 'Eurofighter'.

7. How long would it take Typhoon (Eurofighter)to reach 35,000 feet from a standing start on the runway and how fast would it be going when it reached 35,000 feet?

Answer: 2 min 30sec & Mach 1.5

At low level the Typhoon can go from 200 Knots to Mach 1 in 30 Secs and needs only 8 seconds to go from standing to lift off.

8. What is the UK Royal Air Force's ground defence unit known as?

Answer: The Royal Air Force Regiment

Affectionately known as 'Rock Apes' the RAF Regiment are actually highly mobile, heavily armed RAF infantry for protection of air assets. There are currently 6 squadrons.

9. The poet Byron called who 'Brittania's God of War'?

Answer: Nelson

Of course, even at the Battle of Trafalgar Wellington's Waterloo was still 10 years away and although Wellington was proving himself to be a brilliant General in India he still hadn't done enough to earn himself such a grand title as Byron bestowed on Nelson. Napoleon was obviously French (Corsican) and Giant Haystacks was a 'God of British Wrestling' but no 'God of War'!

10. Complete the following common British military phrase, Keep ____, Move ____?

Answer: Low, Fast

Keep Low, Move Fast is a common military saying, used extensively by one particular Warrant Officer of the Royal Logistic Corps in Bielefeld, Germany.

Source: Author Seyerus

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