Question 1

Why do young civilians typically arrive at Parris Island late at night?

Accepted Answer

A)  So they will be tired and disoriented. 
B)  The weather is too hazardous during the day. 
C)  Because their vision is keener at night. 
D)  So they can enhance administrative oversight. 
A)  So they will be tired and disoriented. 
B)  The weather is too hazardous during the day. 
C)  Because their vision is keener at night. 
D)  So they can enhance administrative oversight. A

Question 2

Briefly describe how a "goat" may be used as an advantage in basic training.

Accepted Answer

A recruit who has difficulty keeping up with others or succeeding in their drills will be used to strengthen the solidarity and confidence of the rest.

Question 3

According to Captain Pingree, USMC, the enemy at Parris Island is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  other recruits 
B)  society 
C)  the drill instructor 
D)  cowardice 
A)  other recruits 
B)  society 
C)  the drill instructor 
D)  cowardice D

Question 4

In modern societies, the transformation to soldier is best described as a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  societal immersion 
B)  religious conversion 
C)  confidential profession 
D)  hazardous anarchy 
A)  societal immersion 
B)  religious conversion 
C)  confidential profession 
D)  hazardous anarchy

Question 5

Describe the process of forming.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the process of forming....

Question 6

The key word men use to describe the basic training process is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceleration 
B)  motivation 
C)  socialization 
D)  identification 
A)  acceleration 
B)  motivation 
C)  socialization 
D)  identification

Question 7

Identify three elements of basic training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify three elements of basic training....

Question 8

The method of turning young men into soldiers is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitization 
B)  combat 
C)  basic training 
D)  military obedience 
A)  desensitization 
B)  combat 
C)  basic training 
D)  military obedience

Question 9

Marching formations and wearing uniforms are two tactics used to enforce ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuality 
B)  machismo 
C)  sense of self 
D)  brotherhood 
A)  individuality 
B)  machismo 
C)  sense of self 
D)  brotherhood

Question 10

Which of the following is considered the most extreme act of submission during basic training?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical exercise 
B)  marching formations 
C)  combat 
D)  inspections 
A)  physical exercise 
B)  marching formations 
C)  combat 
D)  inspections

Question 11

Elaborate on one reason the gulf between the military and the civilian worlds has widened.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elaborate on one reason the gulf between...

Question 12

According to the author, a sense of ______ is the key factor in enabling men to fight until their death.

Accepted Answer

A)  patriotism 
B)  home 
C)  idealism 
D)  brotherhood 
A)  patriotism 
B)  home 
C)  idealism 
D)  brotherhood

Question 13

The most important qualities teenagers bring to basic training are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fitness and dispensability 
B)  aggression and self-confidence 
C)  independence and purpose 
D)  enthusiasm and naiveté 
A)  fitness and dispensability 
B)  aggression and self-confidence 
C)  independence and purpose 
D)  enthusiasm and naiveté

Question 14

Discuss how basic training reinforces conformity and discourages individualism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how basic training reinforces conformity and...

Question 15

How long are U.S. marines in basic training?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 weeks 
B)  6 weeks 
C)  11 weeks 
D)  22 weeks 
A)  3 weeks 
B)  6 weeks 
C)  11 weeks 
D)  22 weeks

Exam 16: Anybodys Son Will Do

Why do young civilians typically arrive at Parris Island late at night?

Briefly describe how a "goat" may be used as an advantage in basic training.

According to Captain Pingree, USMC, the enemy at Parris Island is ______.

In modern societies, the transformation to soldier is best described as a ______.

Describe the process of forming.

The key word men use to describe the basic training process is ______.

Identify three elements of basic training.

The method of turning young men into soldiers is known as ______.

Marching formations and wearing uniforms are two tactics used to enforce ______.

Which of the following is considered the most extreme act of submission during basic training?

Elaborate on one reason the gulf between the military and the civilian worlds has widened.

According to the author, a sense of ______ is the key factor in enabling men to fight until their death.

The most important qualities teenagers bring to basic training are ______.

Discuss how basic training reinforces conformity and discourages individualism.

How long are U.S. marines in basic training?

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