Hoke County High School JROTC Board Study Guide

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering essential civics, U.S. history, drill movements, and JROTC knowledge from the Hoke County High School JROTC Board Study Guide.

Stars on the American Flag

Symbols on the flag representing the states in the Union, with one star for each of the $50$ states.

Stripes on the American Flag

Thirteen stripes representing the original $13$ states (colonies).

Independence Day

The holiday celebrated on the 4th of July honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Revolutionary War

The war fought by the American colonies against England to achieve independence.

John Adams

The second president of the United States.

Four Winning Colors

Green (Planner), Blue (Relater), Red (Adventurer), and Brown (Builder).

Male Name Tag Placement (ASU)

Worn centered between the top of the right breast pocket flap button and the seam.

Josh Stein

The Governor of North Carolina.

Open Ranks March

A movement where the 1st Rank takes two $30\text{ inch}$ steps forward, the 2nd Rank takes one $30\text{ inch}$ step forward, the 3rd Rank stands fast, and the 4th Rank takes two $15\text{ inch}$ steps backward.

Extended Rectangular Formation Commands

The series of commands executed in sequence: 'Extend to the left, March'; 'Arms downward, Move'; 'Left Face'; 'Extend to the left, March'; 'Arms downward, Move'; 'Right, Face'; 'From front to rear, count off'; 'Even numbers to the left uncover'; 'At Ease'.

Close Ranks March

A movement where the 1st Rank takes four $15\text{ inch}$ steps backward, the 2nd Rank takes two $15\text{ inch}$ steps backward, the 3rd Rank stands fast, and the 4th Rank takes one $30\text{ inch}$ step forward.

Universal Donor (Type "O" Blood)

The unique feature of Type "O" blood allowing it to be donated to individuals of any blood group.

Electoral College

The official body established to elect the President of the United States.

The Constitution

The supreme law of the land in the United States, written in $1787$.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

A life-saving emergency measure utilized to restore a heartbeat.

Amendment

A formal modification or change to the Constitution, totaling $27$ amendments.

Lensatic Compass Holding Methods

The two standardized ways to hold a lensatic compass: the center hold method and the compass-to-cheek method.

Three Branches of Government

The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches of the United States government.

Congress

The legislative branch of the federal government, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, tasked with making laws.

Leadership

The ability to influence other to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction and motivation.

United States Senate

The upper chamber of Congress comprising $100$ senators ($2$ from each state) elected for $6\text{-year}$ terms with no limit on re-election.

United States House of Representatives

The lower chamber of Congress consisting of $435$ representatives elected for $2\text{-year}$ terms with no limit on re-election.

Executive Branch

The branch of government consisting of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and executive departments under cabinet members.

The Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States and the head of the judiciary branch, consisting of $9$ justices appointed by the President, whose duty is to interpret laws.

Bill of Rights

The first $10$ amendments to the United States Constitution guaranteeing basic individual rights.

Rear, March

A drill command where the preparatory command is called on the right foot.

Presidential Succession

The legal line of succession if the President dies: the Vice-President assumes office first, followed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

John G. Roberts Jr.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Patrick Henry

American revolutionary figure famously known for uttering: 'Give me liberty or give me death.'

World War II Axis Enemies

The nations fought as enemies by the United States during World War II: Germany, Italy, and Japan.

49th and 50th States

Alaska ($49\text{th}$) and Hawaii ($50\text{th}$), the last two states admitted to the Union.

Master Sergeant (Army Address)

An Army senior noncommissioned officer rank who is properly addressed verbally as 'Sergeant'.

Presidential Eligibility Requirements

Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least $35\text{ years old}$ by the time of service, and have lived in the United States for at least $14\text{ years}$.

Declaration of Independence

A historic document adopted on July 4, $1776$, mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson, anchored on the core belief that all men are created equal.

The Star-Spangled Banner

The national anthem of the United States, authored by Francis Scott Key.

The Cabinet

A special body consisting of department heads appointed to advise the President.

George Washington

The first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military and the President recognized as the 'Father of our country'.

Colors on a Military Map

The standard set of colors used on a map: Blue, Red, Green, Black, and Brown.

Map

A graphic representation of the earth surface draw to a scale as seen from above.

The Mayflower

The ship that transported the Pilgrims to America in their quest for religious freedom.

The Preamble

The introductory statement to the United States Constitution.

Drill

Movement by which a Unit or Individual are moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or one place to another.

Two Parts of a Drill Command

The Preparatory Command and the Command of Execution.

The Army Goes Rolling Along

The official U.S. Army song, designated as the tie-breaking event between two Cadets during the Board.

Stars on the American Flag

Represent one for each state in the Union (a total of 50 states).

Stripes on the American Flag

Represent the original 13 states.

Four Winning Colors

Green (Planner), Blue (Relater), Red (Adventurer), and Brown (Builder).

Male Name Tag Placement (ASU)

Centered between the top of the right breast pocket flap button and the seam.

Josh Stein

The Governor of North Carolina.

Open Ranks March

Drill movement where the 1st Rank takes two 30-inch steps forward, the 2nd Rank takes one 30-inch step forward, the 3rd Rank stands fast, and the 4th Rank takes two 15-inch steps backward.