Bravo Company SOP

For let 1-3's

Who is your Battalion Commander?

c/Lt. Col. Brad Mirkovich

Who is your Battalion CSM (Command Sergeant Major)?

c/Sgt. Maj. Connor McMillian

Who is your Battalion XO (Executive Officer)?

c/MAJ Ethan Laforme

Who is your company's First Sergeant?

c/First Sgt. Gabe Nisbet

Who is your Company Commander?

c/Cpt. Mikayla Womack

Who is your Company's Platoon Sergeant?

c/Staff Sgt. Alice Kpohonnou

Who is your Platoon Leader?

c/2nd Lt. Riley Gallagher

Who is the 7th Brigade Commander?

COL Edwin L. Chilton

Who is the 7th Brigade CSM (Command Sergeant Major)?

Sergeant Major Shannon L. Adkins

I am an Army JROTC cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my ____, ____, ____, and ____.

Family, country, school, and the corps of cadets.

I will work hard to ____ my ____ and ____ my ____.

Improve my mind and strengthen my body.

I will seek the ____ and stand prepared to ____.

Mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution of American way of life.

I will always practice ____ and ____.

Good citizenship and patriotism.

What is the mission of JROTC?

To motivate young people to be better citizens.

What is the position of honor?

The right side.

What do the letters LET stand for?

Leadership Education Training.

What do the letters LET and their meaning represent?

The number of years a cadet has spent in the JROTC program.

What act, and in what year, did the JROTC program start?

The National Defense Act of 1916.

When were female cadets allowed to enroll in (J)ROTC?

1973.

What "infamous" event occurred on Dec. 7th, 1941?

The attack on Pearl Harbor.

What is the oldest regularly garrisoned military installation in the United States?

West Point, NY. It has been garrisoned since January 20th, 1778.

When was the United States Army founded?

June 14th, 1775.

What is patriotism?

The love and devotion one has for his/her own country.

What is a citizen?

A person who was born in a country and who owes allegiance to the government of that country.

What are the two parts of a drill command?

The preparatory command and the command of execution (ie; rear MARCH).

During drill, what is the length of a step?

A step is 30 inches, from heel to heel.

What position do you fall in and start drill from?

The position of attention.

What foot can the command "Halt" be given on?

It can be given on either foot.

When you have a question on Drill and Ceremony, what book would you use to find the answer?

Field Manual 3-21.5.

In a Company line formation, how many steps are in between platoons?

There are give steps between the platoons.

What is correct length of the arm swing during drilling (front and back?)

It is 9 inches to the front, and 6 inches to the back.

How many steps are taken per minute during Quick-Time?

120 steps per minute.

How many steps are taken per minute during Double-Time?

180 steps per minute.

What position is the rifle carried in when at Double-Time?

It is carried in the position of Port Arms.

When do you wear your cover indoors?

When you are under arms, aka carrying a weapon.

What rank would you expect a platoon leader to be?

c/First or Second Lieutenant.

What rank would you expect the Battalion Commander to be?

c/Lieutenant Colonel

(Not on test) What does "c/" mean when placed in front of a rank?

It is used to denote that it is the rank of a cadet in JROTC.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

Francis Scott Key.

When may the flag be flown at night?

When it is properly lit.

What does a flag flown upside down represent?

It represents distress.

What do the colors of the American flag represent?

Red represents hardiness and valor; white represents hope, purity, and innocence; and blue represents loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

What are the names of the three official flags?

.Garrison, Post, and Storm

What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?

They represent the 13 original colonies.

When a president or past president dies, how long is the flag flown at half mast?

It is flown at half mast for 30 days.

Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care and display of the unit's colors?

The Command Sergeant Major (CSM).

How is the flag raised to the half staff position?

All the way to the top for a moment, then to half staff.

If the flag is at half staff, how is it lowered?

It is raised all the way to the top for a moment, then to the bottom.

When folded, what is the shape of the American flag?

The shape of a cocked hat (triangle doesn't count).

What does the flag being positioned at half staff mean?

It is a sign of mourning.

What is the ball on top of the flagpole called?

The ball on top of the flagpole is known as the truck.

What is known as the "host" of the flag?

The width.

What is known as the "fly?"

The length.

How many stripes does the American flag have, and which stripes come first and last?

The flag has 13 stripes, and it both begins and ends with red stripes.

In what year was Fort Knox established?

The land was purchased in 1918, but it was named Fort Knox in 1932.

What is the Fort Knox motto?

"Strength Starts Here."

(Not in the test) What is the gold vault also known as?

The U.S. Bullion Depository.

What famous document was once stored in the U.S. Bullion Depository (gold vault)?

The Magna Carta.

Who was Ireland Army Hospital named after?

Major General Merritt W. Ireland.

What was Maj. Gen. Merritt W. Ireland formerly?

He was the former Surgeon General of the Army.

Who was Fort Knox named after?

Fort Knox was named after Maj. Gen. Henry Knox.

What was Maj. Gen. Henry Knox?

He was the first U.S. Secretary of War in 1785.

Who is the President and the Vice President?

The Honorable Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Who is the Secretary of Defense?

Lloyd J. Austin III

Who is the Secretary of the Army?

Christine Wormuth

Who is the Army Chief of Staff?

General James C. McConville

Who is the TRADOC Commanding General?

Gen. Gary Brito

Who is the Fort Knox Post Commander?

Johnny K. Davis

Who is the Post Command Sergeant Major?

Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah E. Gan

Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

General Mark A. Milley

Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army?

SMA Michael A. Grinston

Who serves as both a member of the Chain of Command and the NCO Support Channel?

The Squad Leader.

What type of map is used in both JROTC and the military?

The type of map used is a topographic map.

What is the first rank you can be promoted to?

Private (PV2)

The rank after PV2?

Private First Class (PFC)

The rank after PFC?

Corporal (Cpl.)

The rank after Corporal?

Sergeant (Sgt.)

The rank after Sergeant?

Staff Sergeant (Staff Sgt.)

The rank after Staff Sergeant?

Sergeant First Class (SFC)

The rank after Sergeant First Class?

Master Sergeant (M Sgt.)

The rank after Master Sergeant?

First Sergeant (1st. Sgt.)

The rank after First Sergeant?

Sergeant Major (Sgt. Maj.)

The rank after Sergeant Major? (Hint: Last NCO rank)

Command Sergeant Major (CSM)

The rank after CSM? (Hint: First Officer rank)

Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt.)

The rank after 2nd Lieutenant? (Easy)

First Lieutenant (1st Lt.)

The rank after 1st Lieutenant? (Hint: Daniel's rank)

Captain (Cpt.)

The rank after Captain?

Major (Maj.) - Only has 1 diamond

The rank after Major?

Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.)

The rank after Lieutenant Colonel? (Hint: Last officer rank)

Colonel (Col.)

What is the rule for reading a map?

The rule for reading a map is right and up.