The drill guide for jrotc

If the President dies, who becomes President?

The Vice president.

If the president and the vice president dies, who becomes president?

The speaker of the house.

What are the three branches of government?

Executive- President, Vice president, Cabinet Members

Judicial- Supreme Court (9 Supreme Court justices)

Legislative- Congress
- House of Representatives (435)
- Senate (100, 2 per state), ½ elected every 2 years

Preamble

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and Establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Who is the father of the constitution?

James Madison

What is the name of the first 10 Amendments?

Bill of Rights

Who is the father of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is the oldest part of our Army?

The Army National Guard (founded in December 1636)

When is the Army Birthday?

June 14, 1775

When is the Marine Corps Birthday?

November 10, 1775

When is the Navy Birthday?

October 13, 1775

When is the Air Force Birthday?

September 18, 1947

When is the Coast Guard Birthday?

January 28, 1915

When is Independence Day?

July 4, 1776

When did Francis Scott Key write the national anthem?

September 13th, 1814

When is Memorial Day?

Last Monday in May

During what years did WW1 last?

1914-1918

During what years did WW2 last?

1939-1945

When did Pearl Harbor occur?

December 7, 1941

When is D-Day?

June 6, 1944

When is Veterans Day?

November 11

When is flag day?

June 14, 1777

When is Armed Forces Day?

3rd Saturday in May

What date was Texas annexed? (When did Texas become a state?)

December 29, 1845 as the 28th state.

What is the army mascot?

A mule, three on active duty named Ranger III, Paladin, and Stryker.

What are the army colors?

Black and Gold

What is the army logo?

"Army Strong"

What is the army song?

"The Army Goes Rolling Along"

What is the "cardinal rule" when reading grid coordinates?

Read right, then up

What do "contour lines" represent on a topographic map?

Elevation and relief

What are the 3 types of "contour lines" on a map?

Index, supplementary, and intermediate.

What is a relief map?

A map that shows the different variations in the Earth's surface.

What are the three basic types of maps?

City/State Map, geographic map, and topographic map.

What does the Declination Diagram indicate on a military map?

It indicates the direction and relationship between True North, Grid North, and Magnetic North.

What is an azimuth?

A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a base direction

How is a "back azimuth" found?

If the azimuth is less than 180°, then add 180° to the azimuth. If the azimuth is larger than 180°, then subtract 180° from the azimuth.

What is the difference in degrees between an "azimuth" and a "back azimuth"?

180°

What is a "G-M" angle?

An angle between grid north and magnetic north

What are the three types of north's?

True north, grid north, and magnetic north

How is "true north" depicted on a map?

By a star.

How is "grid north" depicted on a map?

By the letters GN.

How is "magnetic north" depicted on a map?

A half arrowhead.

What is a map?

A graphical representation of the Earth's surface as shown from above and drawn to scale.

How many meters are in a grid square?

1000 meters

What are the basic colors of a map and what do they stand for?

Blue - Water

Red - Roads

Black - Man Made Objects

Green - Vegetation

Brown - Contour lines, Elevation and relief

What precautions should be taken when using a compass?

Never read near masses of metal or electrical circuits

ARMY

Bearing

NAVY

Knowledge, uniform

AIRFORCE

Witty Remarks

MARINE

loud, fast, uniform

Battalion XO

Manages/Supervises

Battalion S-1

Records/Administration, adjutant

Battalion S-2

Security of Arms room and computers

Battalion S-3

Operations/Training

Battalion S-4

Logistics

Battalion S-5

Public Information/Community Relations

Battalion SSO

Special projects for the Battalion and public relations

Battalion SGM

Staff Assistance

What are the 3 elements to a voice command?

Tone, cadence, and snap

What methods are used to teach drill and other physical exercises?

1. Step by step
2. By the numbers
3. Talk Through Method

What is the span of control?

The number of immediate subordinates a leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct.

When teaching a new movement or exercise, what are the three teaching stages?

1. Explanation
2. Demonstration
3. Execution

What are the two parts of an oral drill command?

The Preparatory command and the command of execution

You normally fall-in and start drill from what position?

The position of attention.

What is the purpose of the preparatory command?

To ensure proper understanding and execution of a movement.

What is the length of a normal step?

30 inches

What is the length of a half step?

15 inches

How many steps are taken during normal cadence or "quick time"?

120 steps per minute

How many steps are taken during "double time"?

180 steps per minute

What field manual covers drill and ceremonies?

Field Manual 3-21.5

What is an element?

An individual, squad, platoon,
company, or larger unit formed as a part of the next higher unit.

What are the 4 rest positions that can be given from a halt?

Parade rest, Rest, at-ease, and stand-at-ease.

What is a combined command?

When the preparatory command & command of execution are combined into one.

What is the purpose of drill?

Drill enables a leader to move the unit from one location to
another. Drill promotes skill, teamwork, and discipline. It teaches and promotes self confidence, personal pride, Esprit-de-Corps, teamwork, attention to detail, and unit pride.

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

As you were.

What would you use mass commands for?

To develop confidence

To promote enthusiasm

To develop a commanding voice

What foot is change step called on?

The right foot.

What is the definition of a "line"?

To form up in ranks, facing toward the length of the formation.

What is the definition of a "flank"?

A side of a formation, left or right.

What is the definition of the word "file"?

Forming up a column.

What is the definition of the word "column"?

To form up in ranks, facing forward the length of the formation.

What is the definition of "close interval"?

Elbows distance between troops in rank formation.

What is the definition of "normal interval"?

Single arms distance between troops.

What is the definition of "double interval"?

Double arms distance between troops.

What is the definition of "formation"

Pattern arrangement of troops

What two commands can be used to put personnel at the position of attention?

Fall-in and attention

What is the definition of the word "pivot"?

To turn in position.

What foot is the preparatory command of "eyes right" called on?

The right foot.

What is the command to March backwards?

Backward, March.

What is the definition of the word "rank"

A side of a formation, either left or right.

What is your first general order?

I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

What your second general order?

I will obey my special orders and preform all of my duties in a military manner.

What is your third general order?

I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.

At competition, how many phases are there and name them in order?

3 - Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition

What act of congress established JROTC?

National Defense Act of 1916

Name the Army Corps Values and their definitions.

Loyalty - To bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution (peers).

Duty - To fulfill your obligations.

Respect - To treat people as they should be treated.

Selfless Service - To put the welfare of others before your own.

Honor - Live up to the army values.

Integrity - To do what's right, legally and morally.

Personal Courage - To face fear, danger, and adversity

Who is the President of the United States?

President Joe Biden

Who is the Vice President?

Vice President Kamala Harris

Who is the Secretary of the Army?

Honorable Christine Wormuth

Who is the Secretary of Defense?

Honerable Lloyd Austin