OCS MILITARY HISTORY EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ What are the levels of war and define each? Answer: -Strategic- The
War: All nations armed forces efforts in all campaing
-Operational- The campaign: in-theater forces
- Tactical- Divisions and below (the battle)
◉ What was good and bad about the Indian ways of war? Answer: Good
-Guerilla Style with raiding and use of stealth in wilderness terrain
undermined by bad
Bad- Not well organized, poor security, poor winter ops
-The Native Americans poor security and unwillingness to fight in the
winter.
◉ What principles of war were violated by the British during Saratoga
Campaign? Answer: Simplicity,
unity of command,
security
,◉ What were the results and impact of the Saratoga Campaign? Answer:
Failed British operation
got French the assist the Americans
Burgoyne's army surrendered
◉ What principle of war had the greatest impact during the Valley Forge
Winter? Answer: Perseverance
◉ What was the impact of the battles of Kings Mountain? Answer: Gave
us time to regroup. Solified allegiance in the South
◉ Analyze the battle of Cowpens in regards to METT-TC? Did Morgan
assess his enemy, Tarleton, well? How? Answer: Yes, he knew his
aggressiveness.
◉ How did Morgan exploit his own Troops? Answer: 3 lines, riflemen,
the militia and regulars. Defensive death
◉ What principles of war did Morgan use at the battle of cowpens?
Answer: Mass, Surprise, Maneuver, economy of force, Offense
◉ What was the French fleet's contribution to the Yorktown Campaign?
Answer: The French fleet contributed to Washington's successful siege at
Yorktown by denying the British Army a means of resupply and escape
via the sea.
, ◉ What was the Newburgh Affair? Answer: Establish civilian authority
over the military
◉ What was Washington's preference in regards to the nation' Army,
post- revolutionary war? Answer: A large militia with smaller regular
army
◉ What did the Constitution address regarding the military and
separation of powers in the newly established government? Answer:
President is commander in chief of all services to include militia when
called into federal services but congress has the power to raise and
support armies.
The Constitution made the president commander in chief but did not
grant the president power of budget.
◉ What led to US militia failures at Bladensburg and what was the
result of those failures? Answer: Poor training as per policies,
ill prepared,
poor leadership,
supplies were bad,
US not prepared.
White House burned.
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ What are the levels of war and define each? Answer: -Strategic- The
War: All nations armed forces efforts in all campaing
-Operational- The campaign: in-theater forces
- Tactical- Divisions and below (the battle)
◉ What was good and bad about the Indian ways of war? Answer: Good
-Guerilla Style with raiding and use of stealth in wilderness terrain
undermined by bad
Bad- Not well organized, poor security, poor winter ops
-The Native Americans poor security and unwillingness to fight in the
winter.
◉ What principles of war were violated by the British during Saratoga
Campaign? Answer: Simplicity,
unity of command,
security
,◉ What were the results and impact of the Saratoga Campaign? Answer:
Failed British operation
got French the assist the Americans
Burgoyne's army surrendered
◉ What principle of war had the greatest impact during the Valley Forge
Winter? Answer: Perseverance
◉ What was the impact of the battles of Kings Mountain? Answer: Gave
us time to regroup. Solified allegiance in the South
◉ Analyze the battle of Cowpens in regards to METT-TC? Did Morgan
assess his enemy, Tarleton, well? How? Answer: Yes, he knew his
aggressiveness.
◉ How did Morgan exploit his own Troops? Answer: 3 lines, riflemen,
the militia and regulars. Defensive death
◉ What principles of war did Morgan use at the battle of cowpens?
Answer: Mass, Surprise, Maneuver, economy of force, Offense
◉ What was the French fleet's contribution to the Yorktown Campaign?
Answer: The French fleet contributed to Washington's successful siege at
Yorktown by denying the British Army a means of resupply and escape
via the sea.
, ◉ What was the Newburgh Affair? Answer: Establish civilian authority
over the military
◉ What was Washington's preference in regards to the nation' Army,
post- revolutionary war? Answer: A large militia with smaller regular
army
◉ What did the Constitution address regarding the military and
separation of powers in the newly established government? Answer:
President is commander in chief of all services to include militia when
called into federal services but congress has the power to raise and
support armies.
The Constitution made the president commander in chief but did not
grant the president power of budget.
◉ What led to US militia failures at Bladensburg and what was the
result of those failures? Answer: Poor training as per policies,
ill prepared,
poor leadership,
supplies were bad,
US not prepared.
White House burned.
