Which of the following is the Army's official song?

• A. The Army Goes Marching Along
• B. The Army Song
• C. The Soldier's Song
• D. The Army Goes Rolling Along

Answer: (D)

The Army Goes Rolling Along is the official song. It began as The Caisson Song, written by Edmund L. Gruber in 1908 about the Army’s caisson units, and was given its marching-band character by a later arrangement from John Philip Sousa. It was adopted as the Army’s official song and is the one used in formal ceremonies and official performances. The other titles aren’t the official designation—The Army Goes Marching Along is a common misreference to the same tune, while The Army Song and The Soldier’s Song are not the official Army song title.