All Things (British) Military

Question 1

Which of these UK military ranks is the highest?

Accepted Answer

They are all the same

Question 2

Which one of the 4 Brigades listed is an 'Armoured Brigade'?

Accepted Answer

20 Brigade

Question 3

The general issue rifle of the British Forces is the SA80. What was the rifle it replaced?

Accepted Answer

SLR (Self Loading Rifle)

Question 4

Complete the following common military phrase, Keep ____, Move ____?

Accepted Answer

Low, Fast

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Boer War

Question 6

And what was the calibre of the issued rifle prior to the SA80?

Accepted Answer

7.62

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which famous engineer designed the famous WWII aircraft, the Wellington Bomber?

Accepted Answer

Barnes Neville Wallis

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Corporal

Question 10

The ___ Arrows are the Royal Air Force's world famous aerobatic display team.

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 11

Which is the Senior Service of the British armed forces?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Navy

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

C130 Hercules

Question 13

In 2006 LGBT members of the British Armed Forces were allowed to participate in Gay Pride.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What was significant about the launching of the Royal Navy submarine Holland 1?

Accepted Answer

It was the Navy's very first submarine.

Question 15

The Royal Marines training is the longest Basic Infantry training of any NATO combat troops?

Accepted Answer

True.

Question 16

According to an MOD report In May 2006, what was the average cost of training an infantryman?

Accepted Answer

£30,000

Question 17

How fast would the Typhoon it be going when it reached 35,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

Mach 1.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Nelson

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The Royal Air Force Regiment

Question 20

What is the naval equivalent of the SAS?

Accepted Answer

SBS

Question 21

The SAS was formed during WWII by David Stirling. What does it stand for?

Accepted Answer

Special Air Service

Question 22

Duke of Wellington is one of the greatest British military commanders. What was his real name?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Wellesley

Question 23

Which is the odd one out from the choices below?

Accepted Answer

Capt (Army) & Capt (Navy)

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

He is the Grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

Question 25

How long would it take Typhoon to reach 35,000 feet from a standing start on the runway.

Accepted Answer

2 min 30sec.

Question 26

What is the name of the newspaper of the British Army in Germany?

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Sense

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

What is the Motto of the Parachute Regiment?

Accepted Answer

Utrinque Paratus

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