Cadet of the Year Study Packet

REPORTING TO THE BOARD

1. Knock loudly 3 times on the door. Wait for the command "Enter" before entering the boardroom.

2. Walk in a military manner taking the most direct route until you are centered, three steps in front of the President of the Board.

3. Salute and report "(President's rank), Cadet (your rank and your last name) reporting to the President of the Board, as ordered." Do not drop your salute until the President of the Board drops his salute.

Address the person. Officer (Male)

Sir

Address the person. Officer (Female)

Ma'am

Address the person. CSM

Command Sergeant Major or Sergeant Major

Address the person. SGM

Sergeant Major

Address the person. 1SG

1st Sergeant

Address the person. MSG

Sergeant

Address the person. SFC

Sergeant

Address the person. SSG

Sergeant

Address the person. SGT

Sergeant

What is meant by military courtesy?

Military courtesy is the respect and consideration shown to other personnel of the Armed Forces.

If you are in a room and an officer enters the room, what should you do?

If alone, come to attention and render the greeting of the day. If other personnel are in the room with you, call ATTENTION, and render the greeting of the day.

If you are in a room and a senior NCO enters the room, what should you do?

If alone, come to at ease and render the greeting of the day. If other personnel are in the room with you, call AT EASE, and render the greeting of the day.

When do you salute?

• When you meet and recognize a member of the Armed Forces entitled to the salute.

• When the National Anthem, to the Colors, Ruffles and Flourishes, or Hail to the Chief is played.

• When the national colors or standard pass by

• On ceremonial occasions

• In all official greetings

• At reveille, when within sight of the flag or the sound of the music

• During the rendering of honors

• When passing by uncased colors outdoors.

When saluting a person, do you salute the uniform or the man?

You salute the uniform.

What action is taken when the flag is lowered?

When the flag is lowered, military personnel in uniform are at the position of attention and salute. Civilian personnel should remove their hats and place their hands over their hearts.

When is the wearing of a hat in the building permissible?

Wearing a hat in the building is permissible when under arms.

What does the position of honor dictate?

The position of honor dictates that those of a lower rank walk or sit to the left of those of senior rank.

How do you show respect for the National Anthem when out of doors in uniform?

Stand at the position of attention, face the music, and salute.

When talking to an officer, how should you address him/her to show proper military courtesy?

When talking to an officer one shows respect by addressing them as SIR or MA'AM

What is meant by the flag being positioned at half-staff?

When the flag is posted at half-staff it is a sign of mourning.

What does LET stand for?

LET stands for Leadership, Education, and Training.

What is the key to success in the JROTC program?

The key to success in the JROTC program is teamwork.

What does JROTC stand for?

JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Who was the founder of JROTC?

The founder of JROTC was Captain Alden Partridge.

What congressional act established JROTC?

JROTC was established by the National Defense Act of 1916.

What are the Army Values?

The Army values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

Who is your Brigade Commander?

(23-24) c/COL Joseph Collier

Who is your Brigade Executive Officer?

(23-24) c/LTC Alessandra Gomez

Who is your Brigade Command Sergeant Major?

(23-24) c/CSM Sean Hospenthal

Who is your Brigade S-1 (Brigade Adjutant)?

(23-24) c/1LT Isaac Pohl

Who is your Brigade S-2 (Intelligence and Security Officer)?

(23-24) c/MAJ John Matt Sanchez

Who is your Brigade S-3 (Operations and Training Officer)?

(23-24) c/1LT Luke Martinez

Who is your Brigade S-4 (Logistics and Supply Officer)?

(23-24) c/1LT Anthony McMorrough

Who is your Brigade S-5 (Public Affairs Officer)?

(23-24) c/MAJ Alejandro Torres

Who is your Brigade S-6 (Special Projects and Teams Officer)?

(23-24) c/1LT Lucas Bordelon

Who is your Company Commander?

(Varies) c/MAJ Jacob Cantu

Who is your Company Executive Officer?

(Varies) c/MAJ Mateo Gutierrez

Who is your Company First Sergeant?

(Varies) c/... Antonio Belcastro

Who are the Platoon Leaders of your company?

(Varies) c/2LT Ethan Winfrey and c/SGT Nick Garza

Who are the Platoon Sergeants of your company?

(Varies) c/CPL Ryden Calderon and c/2LT Daniel Carmona

Who is the SAI of the Corps of Cadets?

(23-24) The Interim SAI of the JROTC Corps of Cadets is 1SG (RET.) Jose Gonzales

Who are the AIs of the Corps of Cadets?

(23-24) 1SG (RET.) Jose Gonzales, MSG (RET.) Alexander Chavez, & SFC (RET.) Marcus Henry

What is the mission of JROTC?

"To motivate young people to be better citizens."

What is the mission of Central Catholic?

"Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory school educating young men, from diverse backgrounds, in the Marianist tradition for success through the development of scholarship, leadership and moral character."

What is the motto of your company?

(Varies) Echo Elephants: "Echo Elephants, relentless and tough, we charge ahead, never enough. With unwavering might, we conquer the field. Victory is ours, our power revealed. Hooah Echo."

Phonetic Alphabet: A

Alpha

Phonetic Alphabet: B

Bravo

Phonetic Alphabet: C

Charlie

Phonetic Alphabet: D

Delta

Phonetic Alphabet: E

Echo

Phonetic Alphabet: F

Foxtrot

Phonetic Alphabet: G

Golf

Phonetic Alphabet: H

Hotel

Phonetic Alphabet: I

India

Phonetic Alphabet: J

Juliet

Phonetic Alphabet: K

Kilo

Phonetic Alphabet: L

Lima

Phonetic Alphabet: M

Mike

Phonetic Alphabet: N

November

Phonetic Alphabet: O

Oscar

Phonetic Alphabet: P

Papa

Phonetic Alphabet: Q

Quebec

Phonetic Alphabet: R

Romeo

Phonetic Alphabet: S

Sierra

Phonetic Alphabet: T

Tango

Phonetic Alphabet: U

Uniform

Phonetic Alphabet: V

Victor

Phonetic Alphabet: W

Whiskey

Phonetic Alphabet: X

X-Ray

Phonetic Alphabet: Y

Yankee

Phonetic Alphabet: Z

Zulu

Acronym: JROTC

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Acronym: TC

Training Circular

Acronym: FM

Field Manual

Acronym: CCR

Cadet Command Regulation

Acronym: AR

Army Regulation

Acronym: SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

Acronym: RFO

Request for Orders

Acronym: AAR

After Action Review

Acronym: IPR

In-Progress Review

Acronym: PT

Physical Training

Acronym: HUD

Honor Unit with Distinction

Acronym: TOE

Table of Organization and Equipment

Acronym: METL

Mission Essential Task List

Acronym: NCO

Non-commissioned Officer

Acronym: OIC

Officer in Charge

Acronym: NCOIC

Non-commissioned Officer in Charge

Acronym: OCS

Officer Candidate School

Acronym: BDE

Brigade

Acronym: BN

Battalion

Acronym: CO

Company

Acronym: CSM

Command Sergeant Major

Acronym: SGT

Sergeant

Acronym: CPL

Corporal

Acronym: SAI

Senior Army Instructor

Acronym: AI

Army Instructor

Acronym: COT

Commander of Troops

Acronym: XO

Executive Officer

Abbreviation: S-1

Brigade Adjutant