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What is the mission of Army JROTC?

The mission of Army JROTC id to motivate young people to be better citizens

When was JROTC established by Congress?

1916

What was the congressional act that launched the JROTC program?

The National Defense Act of 1916

Where was the first JROTC program established as the American Literacy, Scientific, and Military Academy?

Norwich, Vermont

Define the “chain of command.“

The chain of command is the succession of leaders through which authority and commands pass from leader to the subordinate, then down though the ranks

Define “span of control.”

The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct

What are two terms used by the military to classify soldiers?

Rank and grade

What category of soldiers hold the grades of E-1 through E-9?

Enlisted soldiers

What category of soldiers hold the grades of W-1 through W-5?

Warrant officers

What category of soldiers hold the grades of O-1 through O-6?

Company and field grade officers

What category of soldiers hold the grades of so-7 through O-11?

General officers

A company consists of a headquarters section and at least how many platoons?

Two

Who appoints commissioned officers, and who confirms the appointment?

The president appoints officers, and the Senate confirms the appointment

What is the rank of a JROTC Battalion Commander?

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

What is the rank of a JROTC Company Commander?

Cadet Captain

Which staff officer is responsible for security?

S-2 Officer

What are the primary responsibilities of the S-3?

To assist the Battalion Commander in the preparation, conduct, and supervision of all Cadet battalion training activities

Whose job is it to act as the contact between the corps of Cadets and all news media and student publications?

The battalion public affairs officer; S-5

What are the responsibilities of a team leader?

A team leader is responsible for the formation, appearance, training, and discipline of all team members

What are the four duties and responsibilities of a team member?

Properly wear the uniform, take care of equipment and materials, be on time for official formations, conduct yourself in a way that brings credit to yourself, to the battalion, and to the school

What is the unit designation associated with the JROTC Program Accreditation?

Honor unit with distinction

What are the two kinds of awards given to Cadets?

Unit awards and individual awards

Describe the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia, and where it is worn on the male uniform?

Yellow-five pointed star, worn above the right pocket of the Class A or B uniform

What type of ribbon is awarded to Cadets who recruit students for the JROTC program?

Recruiting Ribbon

What uniform is worn during ceremonies, social functions, and formal inspections?

Class A Uniform

What uniform is worn during all occasions except field training and formal and social occasions?

Class B Uniform

What is a gig line?

The alignment of the seam of the shirt, with the seam of the zipper flap, with the edge of the belt buckle on a uniform

How much jewelry is a female Cadet allowed to wear?

A wristwatch, an identification bracelet, no more than two rings (one on each hand), and earrings that do not exceed ¼ inch in diameter

What is the standard for a male Cadet’s hair style?

The hair must be neatly trimmed and not present a ragged appearance, with sideburns not extending beyond the opening of the ear

What is the standard for a female Cadet’s hair style?

The hair will not interfere with the proper wear of headgear or fall below the eyebrows. Ponytails and braids are permitted as long as they are neat and do not extend below the shoulder blades

Name three of the factors that affect personal appearance.

Tidy hair, clean fingernails, good posture

When did the Continental Congress establish the first starts and stripes flag?

14 June 1777

Who is credited with sewing the first U.S. flag?

Betsy Ross

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

The thirteen original colonies

What do the colors in the U.S. flag represent?

White represented hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

Name the three most common types of U.S. flags.

Garrison, Post, and Storm

What is the size and use of a Garrison Flag?

20 feet by 38 feet. It is flown on government and military installations on national holidays and special occasions declared by the president.

What is the size and use of the Post Flag?

10 feet by 19 feet. It is flown for general display when the Garrison Flag is not appropriate.

What is the size and use of the Storm Flag?

5 feet by 9 1/2 feet. It is flown by star and federal governments only during stormy and windy weather

How do you properly dispose of a flag that is old or worn?

You should destroy it as a whole; privately, respectfully, and traditionally, by burning it

When outdoors but not in formation, how and when do you show respect to the flag when you walk past it?

You should turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when you pass within six steps of the flag

Who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and when was it written?

Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812

In what year did Congress declare “The Star-Spangled Banner” the National Anthem of the U.S.?

In 1931; 117 years after it was written

What actions do you take if you are outside in uniform, and you hear the National Anthem?

You face the flag (or the music if the flag is not visible), stand at attention, and render the hand salute from the first note to the last

What actions do you take if you indoors in uniform, and hear the National Anthem?

You face the flag and stand at attention; do not salute unless you are under arms

Name the author and title of the National March of the U.S.

John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever”

The president received how many gun salutes?

21

Where and when was the first Stars and Stripes created, and who established its creation?

The Continental Congress in Philadelphia on 14 June 1777

What was the maximum number of stripes ever flown on an American flag?

Fifteen (1792 Vermont, 1794 Kentucky)

Who was Captain Alden Partridge?

He was the former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and founder of military studies at Norwich University, Vermont

When George Washington took command of the Continental Army, which flag did he stand under?

Grand Union flag

In what year were the 49th and 50th stars added to the flag, and why were they added?

1959, for the admission of two states: Alaska and Hawaii

When we salute during the playing of the Star-Soangled Banner, what are we saluting?

The nation

You are in uniform, indoors, attending a ceremony. The audience is asked to recorte the Pledge of Allegiance. What do you do?

Stand at attention, face the flag, and do not salute

What are two of the more common military traditions and customs?

Dress and ceremonies

Throughout history, military ceremonies represent pride and two other things. What are they?

Discipline and teamwork

How would you address a Lieutenant Colonel?

Colonel

What are the three types of flaps flown on a military post, and what are the sizes of each?

Garrison (20 feet x 38 feet), Post (10 feet x 19 diet), Storm (5 feet x 9 1/2 feet)

Which flag is flown on the nation’s holiday?

Garrison

Which flag is flown for general display?

Post

Which flag is flown during bad weather?

Storm

When the US flag is approaching, you outdoors while in uniform and not information what actions do you take?

Stand at attention, render the salute, and hold it until the flag is six steps past you

How do you raise and lower the flag?

Raise the flag briskly, lower it ceremoniously

On Memorial Day, which type of flag would fly on a military post?

Garrison

What is the proper procedure for displaying a flag on Memorial Day?

The flag is at half staff until noon, then raised to full staff

Explain the procedures in raising and lowering the flag at half-staff.

Raise the flag to its peak, then lower it to half-staff; when lowering, raise the flag to its peak, then lower it ceremoniously

When an officer enters an office for the first time each day, the first person to see the officer gives what command?

Attention

What action do you take if a Colonel enters the office when a Lieutenant Colonel is present?

Call the room to attention

What action is taken if a Major enters the room when there is a Colonel already present?

No action is taken unless the officer entering outranks the officer present

When entering a vehicle, who should exit first?

The junior enters first

When exiting a vehicle, who should exit first?

The senior exits first

What are the two courtesies that honor members of the military?

Titles and salutes

How do you address someone in the military when you were talking to them?

By their rank

What is the correct title by which you should verbally address a Lieutenant General?

General

When an officer enters a dining area the first person to see the officer should call what command?

At ease

The hand salute is one of the recognized courtesies in military and signals respect. Ages ago, what did this greeting indicate?

You were not holding a weapon in your hands

Explain what is considered the position of honor.

Those of lower rank walk, sit, or ride to the left of those with senior rank

When in uniform, not in formation, and a 21-gun salute is rendered, what do you do?

Render the hand salute for the entire 21-gun salute

Ribbons are worn on the uniform in order of precedence. Define “precedence.”

In order according to inportance

Where is the honor unit star worn on a military uniform?

On the male uniform, the star is centered one-fourth of an inch above the top seam of the right pocket. For females, the star is centered one-fourth of an inch above the nameplate

Explain the position of honor.

A military courtesy keeping people of senior rank or status to your right while walking or sitting

How are warrant officers addressed?

Mr. or Miss

To whom is the Superior Cadet decoration awarded?

To the outstanding Cadet of each LET level

Which awards come first in the order of merit: military awards, athletic awards, or academic awards?

Academic awards, then military awards, then athletic awards

What is it called when you requesting and obtaining permission to speak to a senior officer, or are notified that a senior officer wants to speak to you?

Reporting

What is the command given during a formation to execute a salute?

Present, Arms

What is the primary purpose of a hand salute?

To indicate respect for those in a position of authority

Explain the history of the hand salute.

In ancient times, a salute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hand

Name the three elements in the pyramid of authority.

Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command

The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct is called what?

Span of control

How are the thirteen original colonies show on a flag?

By the thirteen red and white stripes

What is the traditional method of disposing a flag that is worn or badly stained?

By burning

Define the term “anthems.”

Songs of gladness, praise, devotion, or patriotism

You and another cadet on a trip and tickets to watch an international wrestling competition the American wrestler in the heavyweight class lost a good match to a wrestler from another country. You know they will play that country’s national anthem when they raise their flag at the awards ceremony. What should you do?

Set a good example of sportsmanship and respect by standing at attention and facing their flag as it is raised

What actions do you take if you are outdoors, in uniform, and you hear the National Anthem?

You face the flag or music, stand at attention, and render the hand salute from the first note to the last

What are the responsibilities of a driver who is in uniform on a military base when the driver hears the National Anthem?

The driver must stop the vehicle, step out of the vehicle, face the flag or music, stand at alternation, and salute until the last note is played

What are the responsibilities of a driver who is not in uniform on a military base when the driver hears the National Anthem?

The driver must stop the vehicle, step out of the vehicle, face the flag or music, stand at attention, and place their right hand over their heart until the last note is played

During an indoor ceremony, Cadets do not salute a flag unless they are under arms. Define “under arms.”

Carrying a weapon or equipment pertaining to a weapon

A song already in a culture that becomes so popular that people claim it as a symbol for themselves and their nation is known as what?

A folksong