Do You Know Enough to Be a Military General?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Do You Know Enough to Be a Military General?
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About This Quiz

If there is one position in the military that instantly commands everyone's respect, it's the military general. When you think about it, is there really any job, outside of being the President of the United States, that puts more pressure on a single individual? 

First of all, you have thousands of soldiers who are depending on you, not only to make the right decisions to protect their lives, but also to make the right choices that will protect the country and even sometimes the planet. You have to be ready for anything to happen at any time. To be a military general, you have to be cool under pressure, and an incredible leader that can gain the trust of the people beneath you, so much so that they will follow what you say without any doubt. You also have to be able to own your mistakes and productively deal with defeat.

You have to be charming enough to get along with both your friends and your enemies, yet intimidating enough to strike fear into opponents at a time of war. You need to be smart enough to know when to be conservative and when to be imaginative. You need to know when to attack, and when it is time to retreat, at least for now.

When you think about it, being a military general is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Are you up for the challenge? Take this quiz to find out.


Do you have a lot of self-motivation?
No, I tend to wait for someone else to tell me what to do.
It depends on the situation.
Sure, I do my best.
I have a ton of it.
How confident are you?
Not that confident.
I am a little confident.
I think I am really confident.
I know I am extremely confident.
When you make a bad decision, do you own up to it?
No, why would I do that?
If I know people will find out.
Sometimes I do.
Always.

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Do you consider yourself to be brave?
Umm. No?
I have never really thought about it.
I think I am.
I know I am.
How often do you lie?
I lie a lot.
Well, more than I should.
Not very often.
Never.
Would you say your friends look up to you?
In what way?
I have never thought about it.
Some of them do.
Yes, for sure.

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Do you have a strategic mind?
I don't think so.
I am not sure, I enjoy trying to make plans though.
For sure I do.
I love to strategize.
Do you consider yourself ethical?
Well, for the most part.
I do my best.
I think I am.
Yes, 100 percent.
Are you good with risk management?
I don't even know what that means.
I certainly try to be.
Yes, I am good at the whole risk-reward thing.
I am excellent at it.

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How often are you late?
All the time.
Sometimes.
Not very often.
Never.
Do you think you're mature?
Not even a little bit.
I am getting there.
Of course I am.
I am extremely mature.
Are you a good public speaker?
No, I hate that stuff.
I don't like it but I can do it.
I am getting there.
I am great at it.

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Do you like to lead by example?
I don't like to lead at all.
Sure, I like to get my hands dirty.
Doesn't everyone?
That is the best way to lead.
How many people have you supervised before?
0
Less than 5.
Between 5-100.
Over 100.
Do you have a problem confronting others?
Yeah, that makes me really uncomfortable.
Well, I certainly don't like it.
I can do it if I need to.
Sure, it doesn't bother me at all.

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Are you a good negotiator?
I don't think so.
No, I have a hard time with all the back and forth.
I do okay.
Yes, I am great at it.
Are you good at delegating authority?
No, I stink at that.
I am working at getting better.
I have no problem doing that.
I am great at it.
Do you trust people on your team?
I have a hard time doing that.
If I know them well I do.
I do when people deserve it.
I do, it is important.

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Do you understand what motivates others?
How could I possibly do that?
I try to.
I think I do.
Yes, that is one of my strengths.
Are you good at running meetings?
I am not sure, I have never done that.
I feel awkward doing that.
I am pretty good I think.
Yes, I am a total pro.
Do you understand when things can wait and when they are urgent?
Wouldn't I just be guessing?
I am pretty sure I can.
Yes, that is extremely important.
Yes, that is easy for me.

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Are you decisive?
Yes. I mean...no.
I think so.
Sure, that is important.
Always.
Do you know a lot about military history?
I know nothing about it.
I know a little bit.
I know a lot.
I know just about everything.
Do you know a lot about weaponry?
I don't know anything at all.
I hardly know anything.
Yes. I love weapons!
I know quite a bit.

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Do you consider yourself street smart?
Not even a little bit.
I have my moments.
Oh yeah, I am as tough as they come.
I could own the streets if I wanted to.
Would you make a good survivalist?
I wouldn't last an hour in the woods.
I doubt it.
If I had the right training.
Sure, I could live forever in the woods if I had to.
How do you look in a uniform?
I have never been in one.
Awful.
Pretty tight.
Amazing.

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Do you have a good vocabulary?
I can barely spell vocabulary.
I think it is pretty solid.
Affirmative.
Assuredly.
What would be your most likely job at a big office building?
Landscaper.
Customer service.
Middle manager.
CEO.
Who is your favorite general?
I don't have one.
Stonewall Jackson.
George Washington.
Douglas MacArthur.

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