JROTC Echo LET 1 Semester 1 Finals

How many stripes are on our current flag and what do they signifie?

13 original colonies

How many stars are on our current flag and what do they represent?

50 stars to represent our 50 states

How many flags have represent the US and what have they always include?

5 flags have rep the US and the have always included the colors white, red, and blue, stars to represent the states, and 13 stripes.

What term is the U.S flag often referred to?

The “colors”

Are stars on our flags designated to each state?

No

What does the color white represent?

Purity, innocence, and hope

What does the color red represent?

Honor and valor

What does the color blue represent?

The colors of heaven: reference to god, loyalty, perseverance, and vigilance

List the flags from biggest to smallest as well as their dimensions.

Garrison at 20ft x 38 ft, Post at 10ft x 19ft, and Storm at 5ft x 9.5ft.

What courtesies must you follow when inside or outside in uniform during the national anthem + colors?

When outside and in uniform during the NA and colors you must stand at attention and present arms. When inside and in uniform stand at attention facing the flag during the national anthem.

What must you do when under arms (bearing colors or weapon art)?

You must wear cover.

What must you do outside in civilian clothes during the NA + colors?

Place your hand over your heart while standing at attention.

What must men and anyone do out of uniform during the NA + colors and wearing a hat?

Remove head covering and place a hand over your heart.

What might be some challenges and opportunities that JROTC offers to cadets?

Improve communication skills, incentive to remain drug free, encourage + promote good citizenship through participation in community projects,develop leadership, self esteem, physical fitness, graduation, and foundation for successful career.

Should you wear cover when under arms (bearing colors or weaponry) inside?

Do not remove cover.

What must you do outdoors and in uniform?

Cover must be worn.

Is cover necessary in a vehicle?

No.

How should you address officers in uniform and preferable out of uniform?

Address as “sir” or “ma’am” as approriate

When indoors and in uniform what must you do when a superior officer enters the room?

Stand at attention.

What a superior officer enters a classroom not in session what must happen?

The classroom is to be called to attention.

What must a cadet do when outdoors and in uniform in the presence of a superior officer?

Cadet must salute the superior officer.

What does OCP stand for?

Operation Camouflage Pattern

What are the duties S-3?

They plan the JROTC curriculum, make lesson slides, and oversee special units/teams.

What does JPA stand for and what does it entail?

Join Program of Accredation. Event where instructors of the JROTC program inspect each battalions SLP(Service Learning Project) and CIP(Continuous Improvement Project).

What do JPA inspectors look at?

Look at what battalion does for SLP and CIP and how well executed their actions were. They will require a few cadets from each LET level to explain their experience with these projects.

What is our Battalion SLP?

Civic engagement. Educating and encouraging others to be engaged in our community.

How we will accomplish our SLP?

Creating pamphlets on how to vote, when to vote, and provide knowledge and tools to be more engaged in our community.

Execution and distribution of SLP pamphlets?

Will be distributed to SFPL(SF Public Libraries) and bake sales to raise for the “When we all vote” organization run by Michelle Obama.

Who is our current OPSGM and what is their job?

Nicholas Carlin and their job is to organize + admin merits, create battalion volunteer events and assist S-3 and CSM.

Who is our S-8 and what is their job?

Christina Pineda and their job is to supervise battalion materials, finances, and FO store.

Who is our FO and what is their job?

Vivienne Loftus and their our financial officer (money + reimbursements)

For a male uniform how should lines A-E be arranged on the collar folds?

All parallel. A and B should be parallel vertically. D and E should be parallel to line C horizontally with C in the middle.

Based on what line should our torch of knowledge and ROTC insignia be? And how should they be place(which on before the other)?

The torch of knowledge and ROTC insignia should be centered to the B line. The top should be Torch of knowledge at the top (first flap) and ROTC insignia at the bottom. They should be spaced 5/8 of an inch apart (in between lines C + D and C + E on top of D line and below E line).

Where should the name plate on a male uniform be?

Above the button and evenly centered on the right pocket flap.

Where should the HUD and unit crest be?

¼ above button in integers. Unit crest should be first and then HUD and centered to the name plate.

If you have arc pins or multi arcs where should they go and how far should the spaces be(male and possibly female uniform)?

Centered to the seams of the Pocket flag below the button. Centered in the center of seams and should be 1/8 inch apart if there are multiple.

Max amont of arc pins in a single row?

7 arcs

Where should ribbons go and if multiple what should the gape distance be(male)

Above left pocket square and 1/8 from the top of the square.

What is the difference in female uniforms with line C?

Line C should intersect with line B at an angle and create a little x.

Where should a female name plate go?

In the center of the seam on the right and an inch above the first button.

Where should ribbons be centered to for a female uniform?

Bottom row of the ribbons should be parallel to the bottom edge of name plate.

What is an alternative to ribbon wearing?

You can either have a gape of 1/8 inch or no gape at all.

What are the causes of shock?

Sever blood loss, dehydration, heart attacks, allergies, lack of oxygen, and burns. Any of the injuries we’ve gone over in the unit so far.

What are the three stages of shock?

Anxiety, shallow breathing, and cardiac arrest + unresponsive

What should you do if someone is vomiting or bleeding from the mouth when shock occurs?

Do not elevate their legs as it’ll worsen the situation. Position them on their side to prevent choking (recovery position) and brace the neck if it has been broken.

When and how to apply a tourniquet.

When bleeding is arterial or doesn’t stop with pressure. You should apply a tourniquet 2 inches above the wound. Put a post it note on the Vic with the letter “T” and when tourniquet was applied.

How are heat injuries caused?

Extreme heat exposure, excessive sweating, overheating, or improper clothing.

How to prevent heat injuries?

Don’t exercise in extreme heat, stay hydrated, and don’t wear layered clothing.

How much water should you consume throughout the day?

2 quarts

What are the causes of heat cramps?

Excessive sweating and loss of essential minerals

What are symptoms of heat cramps?

Pale skin, dizziness, muscle pain, and fainting

What are the treatments for heat cramps?

Cold water and electrolytes

What are the causes of heat exhaustion?

Excessive sweating

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Dizziness, fainting, and pale skin

What are the treatments of heat exhaustion?

Drinking water, loosen clothing, shade, and elevate feet

What are the causes of heat stroke?

Excessive sweating

What are symptoms of a heat stroke?

Sweating stoppage, high body temp, and unconciousness

How should yo treat heat stroke?

Sprinkle water, fan Vic, cool water, and bagged water next to the arms.

Prevention of cold injuries

Seek shelter from the cold, hydration, wear layers, keep moving, protect eyes, and don’t stay outside long

What causes trench foot?

Cold weather, wet feet or foot gear.

What are the symptoms of trench foot?

Cold, numb, painless, hot or burning, shooting pain

How to treat trench foot?

Dry affected area, remove wet foot gear, warm, and elevate

What causes snow blindness?

Glare from snow or ice

Symptoms of snow blindness?

Application of eye drops, covering eyes with black cloth, take shelter indoors

What causes frostbite/frostnip?

Exposure to extreme cold

What are the symptoms of the 3 degrees of frostbite severity?

First degree is white or yellow and itchy, second is skin loses feeling and blistering, and 3 is when the skin is waxy and limps are hard.

How to treat frost bite?

Take shelter, unfreeze, make sure no chance of refereeing, surround in warm temp, and don’t walk in frozen feet.

What is the cause of hypothermia?

Exposure to cold water or immersion in cold water.

What are symptoms of hypothermia?

Slurred speech, lack mobility, irregular heart beat, and drowsiness

How to treat hypothermia?

Find shelter, remove wet clothing, and heat source

What causes chilblains?

Exposure to cold air, poor circulation, and sensitive skin

What are symptoms of chillblains?

Burning sensation, red, blue, or white patches, itching, and dry skin.

Treatments of chillblains?

Goes away by itself, apply lotion, and dont scratch