NCO PROMOTION BOARD QUESTIONS

What is the difference in the roles of an NCO and an Officer?

An officer plans and a NCO carries out the plan

What rank is the Commandant?

Lieutenant Colonel

What foot is rear march called on?

Right Foot

What foot do you step off with?

Left foot

What are the two parts of drill?

The preparatory command and the command of execution.

In the command open ranks march, what does each squad do?

1st squad, 2 steps forward

2nd squad, 1 step forward

3rd squad, stands fast

4th squad, 2 15 inch steps to the rear

On the command Close Interval, Dress Right Dress, everyone except the squad leader should be doing what?

Look right (at the persons to the rights ear)

Name three of the main objectives of JROTC.

Promote citizenship

Develop leadership

Communicate effectively

What is the Army JROTC mission?

To motivate young people to be better citizens.

What is the birthday of the US Army?

June 14, 1775

Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer 

Who is the Secretary of the Army?

Honorable Christine E. Wormuth

Who is the Army Chief of Staff?

General Randy A. George

What is the role of a squad leader?

To act as a first line supervisor and lead and develop cadets 

What song is played during the US National Anthem?

The "Star-Spangled Banner"

How are the ribbons worn on the uniform?

Ribbons are worn centered 1/8 of an inch above the pocket

What is your gig line?

Gig line is a military term that refers to the alignment of the seam of the uniform shirt, belt buckle, and uniform trouser fly-seam.

Which side of your uniform is the nameplate worn?

On the right breast pocket, centered between the top of the button and top seam of the breast pocket

How do you read a map?

Right and Up

What are the colors on a map?

Blue - Water

Brown - Elevation

Green - Vegetation

Red - Roads

Black - Man Made Objects

Which colored numbers on the compass represent degrees?

Red

Who are the first ten presidents of the United States?

1. George Washington 6.   John Q. Adams

2. John Adams 7.   Andrew Jackson

3. Thomas Jefferson 8.   Martin Van Buren

4. James Madison 9.   William H. Harrison

5. James Monroe           10.  John Tyler