Pershing Rifles Quiz #2
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How many levels of organization are there in the National Society of Pershing Rifles? What are those levels?
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2; chapter and national
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4; chapter, unit, national, area
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3; national, unit, regimental
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3; unit, area, national
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Pershing Rifles Quiz #2 assesses knowledge on the organizational structure and leadership of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. This quiz covers levels of organization, command leadership, and unit charters, essential for cadets and midshipmen involved in military training.
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The National Society of Pershing Rifles is ran by ______.
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Commissioned officers
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Non-commissioned officers
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Civilians
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Cadets and midshipmen
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A. Cadets and midshipmenExplanation
The National Society of Pershing Rifles is run by cadets and midshipmen. This means that the organization is led and managed by students who are enrolled in military academies or ROTC programs. These cadets and midshipmen are typically in training to become future commissioned officers in the military. They are responsible for organizing and executing the activities and initiatives of the National Society of Pershing Rifles.Rate this question:
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Here at Northern Arizona University, we will be charterd as the furthest company west in the United States.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, which is further west than any other university in the United States. Therefore, it can be considered the furthest company west in the country.Rate this question:
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The national commander of this society is a _____.
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Commissioned officer
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Non-commissioned officer
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Cadet/midshipman
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Civilian
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A. Cadet/midshipmanExplanation
The national commander of this society is a cadet/midshipman. This suggests that the society in question is likely a military or naval organization, as cadets and midshipmen are typically associated with these branches. The term "cadet" refers to a trainee or student in a military or police academy, while "midshipman" is a rank held by officer candidates in the navy. Therefore, the national commander of this society is someone who is in a training or student role within a military or naval context.Rate this question:
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Chartered units of the society are in command of regimental units of the society.
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True
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False
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One or more of the levels stated in the question do not exist
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Only under special circumstances
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that the chartered units of the society have control over the regimental units of the society. However, the correct answer is false, indicating that this statement is not true. Therefore, it can be inferred that the chartered units of the society do not have command over the regimental units.Rate this question:
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The national level of Pershing Rifles is in charge of all other levels of the soceity.
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True
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False
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One or more of the levels stated in the question do not exist
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Only under special circumstances
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer, which is True, is that the national level of Pershing Rifles has authority and control over all other levels of the society. This means that decisions and policies made at the national level are binding for all other levels, and the national level has the power to oversee and direct the activities of lower levels.Rate this question:
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The highest rank that can be held in this society is _____.
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Colonel
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Brigadier General
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Major General
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E-9
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A. Major GeneralExplanation
The highest rank that can be held in this society is Major General. This rank is above Colonel and Brigadier General, and it is higher than the E-9 rank. Major General is a high-ranking position within the military hierarchy, indicating significant leadership and command responsibilities.Rate this question:
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Commanders of chartered units (similar to me) hold the rank of what (unless other circumstances dictate otherwise)?
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1st Lieutenant
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P/R Major
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Captain
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P/R Captain
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A. P/R CaptainExplanation
The correct answer is P/R Captain. Commanders of chartered units, like the person asking the question, hold the rank of P/R Captain unless there are other circumstances that require a different rank.Rate this question:
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The executive officer of a charterd unit of Pershing Rifles holds the rank of what (unless other circumstances dictate otherwise)?
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1st Lieutenant
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P/R 1st Lieutenant
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P/R E-9
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P/R Captain
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A. P/R 1st LieutenantExplanation
The correct answer is P/R 1st Lieutenant. In the Pershing Rifles, the executive officer of a chartered unit holds the rank of P/R 1st Lieutenant, unless there are specific circumstances that dictate otherwise. This indicates that the executive officer is a 1st Lieutenant within the Pershing Rifles organization.Rate this question:
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What are the two official assemblies of the soceity?
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National Convention, National Legislative Assembly
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National Conclave, National Legislative Assembly
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National Convention, National Commander's Assembly
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National Conclave, National Regimental Assembly
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There is only one official assembly of the society: the National Legislative Assembly.
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A. National Convention, National Legislative AssemblyExplanation
The correct answer is National Convention, National Legislative Assembly. The question asks for the two official assemblies of the society, and the answer provides the correct combination of National Convention and National Legislative Assembly.Rate this question:
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You rank in Pershing Rifles depends on what?
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It is at your local unit commander's discretion; your highest office held in the society
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Your highest office held in the society
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What you have done to deserve it
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You academic level (i.e, freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior)
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A. It is at your local unit commander's discretion; your highest office held in the society -
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All enlisted ranks in P/R exists.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is asserting that all enlisted ranks in P/R (presumably referring to a specific organization or system) exist. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct, implying that there are no missing or nonexistent enlisted ranks in P/R.Rate this question:
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The following is the official membership ribbon of the society:
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Yes
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No
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Only for commanders of chartered units
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Only for the national commander of P/R
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A. NoExplanation
The official membership ribbon of the society is not available.Rate this question:
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The _____________ shall be the supreme and only legislate for the entire National Society of Pershing Rifles
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Regimental Legislative Body
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National Legislative Body
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Unit Legislative Body
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Board of Directors' Legislative Body
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. National Legislative BodyExplanation
The National Legislative Body is the correct answer because it is stated that it shall be the supreme and only legislative body for the entire National Society of Pershing Rifles. This implies that it has the highest authority and jurisdiction over all legislative matters within the organization. The other options, such as Regimental Legislative Body, Unit Legislative Body, and Board of Directors' Legislative Body, do not hold the same level of authority as the National Legislative Body. Therefore, they are not the correct answers.Rate this question:
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The National Commander shall have the authority and express duty to carry out all policies deemed advisable by the constitution and/or the National Legislative Body.
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True
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False
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Only under special circumstances
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A. TrueExplanation
The National Commander has the authority and responsibility to implement all policies that are considered appropriate by the constitution and/or the National Legislative Body. This means that the National Commander is expected to follow and enforce these policies without exception. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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The National Commander may be removed from office by a simple majority of the National Legislative Body.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because according to the given information, the National Commander can be removed from office by a simple majority of the National Legislative Body. This means that if more than half of the members of the National Legislative Body vote to remove the National Commander, they can be removed from their position.Rate this question:
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This would be the rank of the commander of a chartered unit:
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The rank of the commander of a chartered unit would not be determined by whether the statement is true or false. The answer "False" suggests that the given statement is incorrect and the rank of the commander of a chartered unit would not be as stated. However, without further information, it is not possible to determine the actual rank of the commander of a chartered unit.Rate this question:
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The executive authority of the National Headquarters may be enforced upon the various Regimental Headquarters and Chartered Units of the National Society of Pershing Rifles through fines or suspension of the Pershing Rifles Charter.
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True
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False
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Only under special circumstances
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A. TrueExplanation
The executive authority of the National Headquarters can be enforced upon the Regimental Headquarters and Chartered Units of the National Society of Pershing Rifles through fines or suspension of the Pershing Rifles Charter. This means that if the Regimental Headquarters or Chartered Units do not comply with the rules and regulations set by the National Headquarters, they can face penalties such as fines or even suspension of their charter. This ensures that all units within the organization adhere to the standards and guidelines set by the National Society.Rate this question:
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Meetings of the National Legislative Body (as well as all other levels of P/R) shall be conducted using Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that meetings of the National Legislative Body, as well as all other levels of P/R, shall be conducted using Robert's Rules of Order as a guide. This means that the meetings will follow the established rules and procedures outlined in Robert's Rules of Order, which is a widely recognized guide for conducting meetings in an organized and fair manner.Rate this question:
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The National Society of Pershing Rifles discriminates in the selection of members or appointments when discrimination is defined as denying individuals membership or appointment on the basis of a person’s age, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, handicap, or place of residence.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The National Society of Pershing Rifles does not discriminate in the selection of members or appointments based on age, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, handicap, or place of residence.Rate this question:
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To be initiated, a prospective member must have at least a ___ GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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2.5
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3.0
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2.25
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2.0
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A. 2.0Explanation
To be initiated into the group, a prospective member must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This means that the minimum requirement for GPA is 2.0, indicating that the individual must have achieved at least a C average in their academic performance.Rate this question:
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To be initiated, a non-student must write one-hundred page report, single spaced with one inched margins, of the times and life of General John J. Pershing.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True! It is written into the constitution of the society!Rate this question:
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The national commander of Pershing Rifles has the ultimate authority to relieve people of thier membership in Pershing Rifles.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The national commander of Pershing Rifles holds the highest position of authority within the organization. As such, they have the power to remove individuals from their membership in Pershing Rifles. This suggests that the national commander has the final say in matters of membership and can make decisions regarding the inclusion or exclusion of individuals from the organization.Rate this question:
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The classes of membership in Pershing Rifles are (as stated in the constitution):
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Active, Associate, Honorary
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Active Associate, Alumni
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Active, Inactive, Associate, Honorary
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Active, Alumni, Honorary
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A. Active, Alumni, HonoraryExplanation
The correct answer is Active, Alumni, Honorary. This is because the question asks for the classes of membership in Pershing Rifles as stated in the constitution. The constitution specifically lists Active, Alumni, and Honorary as the classes of membership, therefore making this the correct answer.Rate this question:
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The image below is what insignia of P/R?
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P/R Crossed Rifles Insignia (for AFROTC only)
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P/R Infantryman Rifles Insignia (for AROTC only)
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P/R Crossed Rifles Insignia (for AROTC only)
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P/R Infantryman Rifles Insignia (for NROTC only)
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A. P/R Crossed Rifles Insignia (for AROTC only)Explanation
The correct answer is P/R Crossed Rifles Insignia (for AROTC only). This insignia is specifically designed for the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AROTC) and represents the crossed rifles, which is a common symbol for infantry units. It is not used in the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) or Navy ROTC (NROTC).Rate this question:
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The National Society of Pershing Rifles is open to people who are in _____.
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Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Coast Guard ROTC
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Air Force ROTC, Marines ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy ROTC
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Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC
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Air Force ROTC, Marines ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Coast Guard ROTC
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A. Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTCExplanation
The National Society of Pershing Rifles is open to people who are in Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Army ROTC. This means that individuals who are part of these three ROTC programs are eligible to join the National Society of Pershing Rifles.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not an official insignia of Pershing Rifles? A) B) C)
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A
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B
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C
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All of the above are official insignia of the National Society of Pershing Rifles
Correct Answer
A. All of the above are official insignia of the National Society of Pershing RiflesExplanation
The correct answer is that all of the above are official insignia of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. This means that options A, B, and C are all official insignia of the organization.Rate this question:
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