Army JROTC Cadet General Knowledge Questions

  1. What is the mission of JROTC

    The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to become better citizens. 

  2. What name is given to the first 10 constitutional amendments

    The first 10 amendments are the Bill of Rights. 

  3. What type of uniform is normally worn during formal social functions?

    The Class A uniform is worn during formal and social functions. 

  4. What is the grade of a cadet with two silver discs on each shoulder?

    Cadet First Lieutenant. 

  5. A cadet that has a diamond in the center of his/her chevrons has obtained what rank? Cadet First Sergeant  

  6. What title is given to the cadet leader in charge of the company?

    Company Commander. 

  7. When you salute during the playing of “The Star Spangled Banner”, what are you saluting

    You are saluting the nation. 

  8. Who is the Vice­president of the United States?

    The Vice­president of the United States is the Honorable Kamala Harris. 

  9. What does the position of honor dictate?

    The position of honor dictates that persons of lower rank walk to the left of those of higher rank. 

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

    A cadet shows respect for the National Anthem by facing the flag or music and saluting.  

  11. You normally fall­in and start drill from what position

    You start drill from the position of attention. 

  12. ​ What is the length of a step during drill? ​ 

    A step in drill is 30 inches. 

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

    When talking to an officer you should address him/her as Sir or Ma’am.

  14. The command HALT can be given on what foot?

    Halt may be given as either foot strikes the ground.

  15. How many steps per minute are required for double time?

    Double time requires 180 steps per minute.

  16. Who is the person in charge of your JROTC program ?

    The Senior Army Instructor is Major Jason Baker

  17. What is the rank of a cadet with one silver disk on each shoulder ?

    The rank of a cadet with one silver disk on each shoulder is Cadet Second Lieutenant.

  18. What is the proper length of a half step?

    The length of a half step is 15 inches.

  19. What is the name of the military organization used to make up the platoon

    The name of the military organization used to make up the platoon is squad.

  20. Define leadership.

    The definition of leadership is the ability to influence others to follow.

  21. Who was the first commander general of the Continental Army?

    The first commanding general of the Continental Army was General George Washington.

  22. What do the letters SAI stand for?

    The letters SAI stand for Senior Army Instructor.

  23. What is an azimuth?

     The azimuth is a horizontal clockwise angle measured from a known reference point.

  24. How must you be in order to enroll in JROTC?

    You must be at least 14 years old to enroll in JROTC.

  25. What is meant by the flag being positioned at half­staff?

    The flag being positioned at half­staff is a sign of national mourning.

  26. What document provides and protects your freedoms

    The Bill of Rights provides and protects our freedoms.

  27. What are the two parts of an oral drill command?

    The two parts of an oral drill command are preparatory command and command of execution.

  28. What do the colors of the flag represent?

    White=­purity 

    Red=­hardiness and valor

    Blue­=vigilance,perseverance and justice

  29. What does CLT stand for?

    Company Leadership Team

  30. You may talk while you are in what drill position?

    You may talk while you are at rest.

  31. How many steps per minute are required for quick time?

    Double time requires 120 steps per minute.

  32. What are the Army values?

    The Army values are honor, courage, loyalty, duty, service, integrity, respect.

  33. When the National Anthem is played, what is your reaction when you’re in uniform outside the      building?

    When The National Anthem is played, and cadets are in uniform outside the building, cadets should                       stand at attention and render the hand salute.

  34. What is “LET”?

    “LET” stands for Leadership, Education, and Training.

  35. How many years of JOTC do you have to complete in order to receive an advanced rank if you enlist in the military?  

    3 years

  36. Are you guaranteed to get promoted just for being in   the JROTC program

    No.

  37. What agency is available to your governor in case of disaster or a civil disturbance? The National 

    Guard is available to your governor in case of disaster or a civil disturbance.

  38. When the National Anthem is played, what is your reaction when you’re in uniform inside of a building?

    When The National Anthem is played, and cadets are in uniform inside the building, cadets should stand at    attention and SHOULD NOT render the hand salute.

  39. What are the 4 “Winning Colors”?

    The 4 “Winning Colors” are: 

    Brown - Builder

    Blue ­- Relater 

    Green -­ Planner

    Red -­ Adventurer

  40. What is the secret to success in JROTC?

    The secret of JROTC is teamwork.

  41. What is the correct name of the JROTC torch?

    The Torch of Knowledge

  42. Chain of Command

Commander-In-Chief: President: Joe Biden 

Secretary of Defense: Lloyd J. Austin III 

Secretary of The Army: Christine Wormuth

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff: General Mark Milley 

Chief of Staff of The Army: General James McConville 

CG, TRADOC: General Paul Funk ll

CG, Cadet Command: Major General Johnny K. Davis

Commander, Sixth Brigade: Colonel Amos Bennett

Phonetic Alphabet

A

Alpha

N

November

B

Bravo

O

Oscar

C

Charlie

P

Papa

D

Delta

Q

Quebec

E

Echo

R

Romeo

F

Foxtrot

S

Sierra

G

Golf

T

Tango

H

Hotel

U

Uniform

I

India

V

Victor

J

Juliet

W

Whiskey

K

Kilo

X

X-ray

L

Lima

Y

Yankee

M

Mike

Z

Zulu