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SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY Where and when was Audie Murphy born?  Kingston, Texas - June 20, 1924. How many years of schooling did Audie Murphy have?  Five years. At what age was Audie Murphy orphaned?  16 years old. Where did Audie Murphy do basic training?  Camp Wolters, Texas. Where did Audie Murphy do advanced training?  Fort Meade, Maryland. What unit was Audie Murphy assigned to during World War II?  15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Where did Audie Murphy fight during WWII?  North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. What was the Service Number of Audie Murphy?  01 692 509. Name five of the U.S. awards that Audie Murphy earned during WWII? (Any of the following) Medal of Honor                   Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (1 OLC)                  Legion of Merit Bronze Star (w/V, 1 OLC)                  Purple Heart (2 OLC) Good Conduct Medal                         Distinguished Unit Emblem (1 OLC) American Campaign Medal                World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal (w/Germany clasp)           European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1 Silver Star, 4 Bronze Service Stars) Name the six foreign awards that Audie Murphy earned during WWII? Medal of Liberated France French Fourragere in colors of the Croix de Guerre French Legion of Honor, Grade of Chevalier French Croix de Guerre (w/ Silver Star) French Croix de Guerre (w/Palm) Belgian Croix de Guerre (1940 Palm) How many movies did Audie Murphy act in?44. Name five movies that Audie Murphy acted in.                                        
40 Guns to Apache Pass Seven Ways from Sundown
A Time for Dying Showdown
Apache Rifles Sierra
Arizona Raiders Six Black Horses
Bad Boy Texas, Heaven and Brooklyn
Battle at Bloody Beach The Cimarron Kid
Beyond Glory The Duel at Silver Creek
Bullet for a Badman The Gun Runners
Cast a Long Shadow The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Column South The Kid from Texas
Destry The Quick Gun
Drums Across the River The Quiet American
Gunpoint The Red Badge of Courage
Gunsmoke The Texican
Hell Bent for Leather The Unforgiven
Joe Butterfly The Wild and the Innocent
Kansas Raiders To Hell and Back
Night Passage Trunk to Cairo
No Name on the Bullet Tumbleweed
Posse from Hell World in My Corner
Ride a Crooked Trail Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Ride Clear of Diablo Seven Ways from Sundown
How many songs were written by Audie Murphy? 17. (I know that TRADOC Reg 600-14, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) states "16," however, I choose to go with the information on the Sergeant Audie L. Murphy Memorial Web Site, the Official Web Site for the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, which lists 17 songs) Name five of the songs written by Audie Murphy.
Shutters And Boards 1962
When The Wind Blows In Chicago 1962
Please Mr. Music Man Play A Song For Me 1962
Foolish Clock 1962
Leave The Weeping To The Willow Tree 1962
The Only Light I Ever Need Is You 1962
Go On And Break My Heart 1963
Willie The Hummer 1963
My Lonesome Room 1963
Elena, Goodbye 1964
Big, Big Day Tomorrow 1964
If There Is A Short Cut To Nowhere (I’ll Take It) 1964
Pedro’s Guitar 1964
Round And Round She Goes 1965
Rattle Dance 1966
Dusty Old Helmet 1969
Was It All Worth Losing You 1970
What movie star invited Audie Murphy to Hollywood?  James Cagney. What movie was adapted from the book of Audie Murphy’s war experiences?  To Hell And Back. Which unit of the Texas Army National Guard did Audie Murphy join in 1950?  The 36th Infantry Division (“T-Patches”) What is significant about the year 1955 for Audie Murphy?  That was the year his was voted as the Most Popular Western Actor in America by the Motion Picture Exhibitors. Was Audie Murphy a member of any fraternal organizations?  Yes, he was a Shriner (Mason). When and how did AUDIE MURPHY die?  AUDIE MURPHY was killed in a plane crash on a mountaintop near Roanoke, Virgina on May 28, 1971.  His body was recovered 2 days later, on Memorial Day. SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY CLUB What regulation(s) cover the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Program? (FORSCOM) Regulation 215-7, The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) Program (TRADOC) Regulation 600-14, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) Program According to  FORSCOM REG 215-7 and TRADOC REG 600-14, what is the purpose of induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club?The SAMC is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO Corps and combat ready Army. Members exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers and concern for families of soldiers. According to FORSCOM REG 215-7 and TRADOC REG 600-14, what is the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club? An elite organization of NCOs whose demonstrated performance and inherent leadership qualities and abilities are characterized by those of Sergeant Audie Murphy. When and where was the original Sergeant Audie Murphy Club started? The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986. Who designed the SAMC logo?  Don Moore, a Killeen artist, assisted with designing the logo and club awards. Describe the SAMC Crest.The crest depicts the symbols of the majestic American Bald Eagle superimposed over the olive branch-wreath, saber, and lighting bolt. In front of the eagle are the U.S. Army staff sergeant stripes. The eagle firmly clutches in both claws a powder-blue banner, the color of the infantry. On the banner are displayed words Loyalty, Caring, Discipline, and Professionalism. What do the three stars separating the S*A*M*C in the crest represent?  The Be, Know, and Do for the NCO. Why is SSG rank insignia included in the crest?  Reflects Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank. What does the eagle represent?  Our national bird and symbol of freedom, and the intent of the club to be nationwide. What does the laurel represent?  Represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club. What does the lightning bolt represent?  It represents the swift and decisive action taken by the NCO. What does the sword represent?  The sword is a historical reference, a tool for the NCO to cut to the heart of the matter, to lead the charge. What do the streamers represent?  The streamers indicate upon which the club bases their philosophy-Loyalty, Discipline, Professionalism, and Caring. What is the SAMC motto?  “You lead from the front,” Audie Murphy.BOARD ADVICEFirst, understand that this advice is my personal opinion.  It worked for me, and has worked for others, but you must decide what you need to do yourself.PREPARING FOR THE BOARD:  You should, at very least, be able to answer all of the questions on this page, and be extremely familiar with the references on my Study Links page.Use regulations, field manuals, and soldier training publications as your primary references for the subject areas.  There are errors or outdated information in every study guide that I have checked out, and I have reviewed those that has been sold through AAFES in the last 10 years.  Bottom line--don't spend $29.00 for something that is there for free.  Additionally, you will find that some members of the board frown on the use of study manuals as your primary source, (Even if some of them pull their questions from them).I recommend that you personally visit each family/soldier support agency (AER, ACS, Chaplain, BOSS, EFMP, etc.) on your installation. You will probably find that you are not the first person preparing for the SAMC board to come to them asking for an overview of the installation-specific operations.  This will give you the exact location and procedures for the specific offices, as well as points of contact and phone numbers. Put them in your leader book.  A good online resource for your leader book can be found on my NCO Sites page.APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD: You should be prepared to explain: Why you feel you should be inducted into the SAMC?Why you want to become a member of the SAMC?What you feel you will contribute to the organization?What qualities of yours are similar to those of Audie Murphy?You should be prepared to give a brief background of yourself and you may consider covering the following:Your familyMilitary Service-assignments, duty positions, education, achievements (Don't be shy, they have this information available to them, but it also gives them an opportunity to check out your ability to express yourself--lack of confidence kills, but arrogance destroys, so find the middle ground)Civilian EducationCommunity ServiceShort and Long Term GoalsBe prepared to answer situational questions. I have included a few.  I have not included the answers.  You must decide what the answers should be.Why do you feel we (our installation) get so many DUIs?What would you recommend we do to reduce the number of DUIs?You have a SSG assigned as your subordinate.  He and his wife are out at a local recreation area fishing, and he has been drinking alcohol.  On the way home, he gets stopped and gets a DUI.  He has been a stellar performer and takes excellent care of his soldiers.  You are now making your recommendation to your BN CDR on your recommendation for punishment under the UCMJ.    What is your recommendation?  Now, this same SSG and his wife have been fishing.  He has been drinking alcohol, but she has not.  She is the designated driver.  However, she gets bitten by a poisonous snake.  He gets a DUI while rushing her to the hospital.  What would your recommendation be now?  You should be prepared to recite the NCO Creed.