STUDY GUIDE
JROTC SEMESTER QUESTIONS
General Questions:
1. What is the Mission of JROTC? To motivate young people to be better citizens.
2. What is the key to success in JROTC? The key to success in JROTC is TEAMWORK.
Cadet Rank Structure:
3. What rank is a cadet with ___________?
Officer Ranks
Three Diamonds - Colonel
Two Diamonds - Lieutenant Colonel
One Diamond - Major
Three Disks - Captain
Two Disks - First Lieutenant
One Disk - Second Lieutenant
Enlisted Ranks
Three Stripes Up/three down a star and a wreath - Command Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a star - Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a diamond - First Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/three down - Master Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/two down - Sergeant First Class
Three Stripes Up/one down - Staff Sergeant
Three Stripes - Sergeant
Two Stripes - Corporal
One Stripe Up/one down - Private First Class
One Stripe Up - Private
First Aid:
4. What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for? To clear a blocked airway.
5. What is First Aid? The assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical
personnel arrive.
6. What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for? To restore breathing
Map Reading:
7. What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?
Blue - Water
Green - Vegetation
Brown - Contour, Elevation and Relief
Black - Manmade Objects
Red - Other Manmade Objects and Densely Populated areas
8. What instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth in a field environment?
Compass
9. What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map? Protractor
10. What are the five major terrain features? Hilltop, Ridge, Saddle, Valley, Depression
Drill and Ceremony:
11. How many inches in a normal step in marching? 30 inches
12. Which foot can you give the command halt on? Either foot
13. What position are you allowed to speak while in formation? The position of “REST”
14. Who was the founder of Drill and Ceremonies? Baron von Steuben
15. How many counts are in the movement from left shoulder arms to right shoulder arms? 5
16. What is the command to change a line formation to a column formation? Right Face
U.S. Military History:
17. What happened on 7 December 1941 in Hawaii? The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
18. Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army? George Washington
19. What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s? The Vietnam War
Citizenship and the Constitution:
20. What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution know as? The Bill of Rights
21. Which amendment grants the “Freedom of Speech”? The First Amendment
22. What age is a U.S. Citizen first allowed to vote? 18 years old
23. What are the two primary political parties? The Republican Party and the Democrat Party
Current Events
24. What happened in New York City and Washington DC. on 11 September 2001? Terrorists
attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
25. Which country did the U.S. attack initially in the "War on Terrorism"? Afghanistan
26. What military operation was initiated on 21 March 2003? Operation Iraqi Freedom
Classroom Management
27. What tools are being used in the classroom to assist in the presentation of the curriculum?
Classroom Performance System (CPS), Walk & Talk Chalkboard, Smart Board, Laptop Computers,
DVD player and DVD’s.
28. Identify two Thinking Maps: Brace Map, Bridge Map, Bubble Map, Circle Map, Double
Bubble Map, Flow Map, Multi-Flow Map, and Tree Map.
Winning Colors
29. What are the four Winning Colors and what do they each represent?
Brown - Builder
Red - Adventurer
Blue - Relater
Green - Planner
30. What are Winning Colors used for? Determine strengths and potential weaknesses
31. CADET CREED.
I am a JROTC cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school,and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
History
32. What congressional movement established the first ROTC programs?
National Defense Act of 1916
33. Name the five branches of the Department of Defense: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
U.S. Military History
34. What happened on December 7 1941 in Hawaii? The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
35. Who was the commander of the Revolutionary Army? George Washington
36. What war accounted for the most American casualties? The United States Civil War
37. What war was fought in the 1960’s and 1970’s? The Vietnam War
38. What country did the United States fight in the Gulf War? Iraq
39. When is the Army’s birthday? June 14, 1775
STARS AND STRIPES
40. What was the name first flag that the Continental Army fought the British? The Grand Union Flag
41. When year did congress adopt the Stars and Stripes. June 14 1777
42. What are the common three types of flags displayed at State, Federal Buildings and military instillations?
What are the names/ size/ occasions for display?
Garrison Flag 20 x 38 ft. National Holidays
Post Flag 10 x 19 ft general display
Storm Flag 5 x 9.5 ft use in bad weather
43. Pledge of Allegiance was adopted by Congress on what date? August 22, 1942
44. When is Flag Day? June 14
45. During what conflict and location was the Star Spangled Banner written and by whom?
War of 1812, FT. McHenry, Francis Scott Key
46. What year was the Star Spangled Banner was adopted by Congress as the National Anthem? 1931
Leadership
47. Name the 11 Principles of Leadership
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be technically and tactically proficient
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
4. Make sound and timely decisions
5. Set the example
6. Know your cadets and look out for their well-being
7. Keep your subordinates informed
8.Develop a sense of responsibility
9. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
10.Build the team
11.Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities
48. Name the 14 JEDD J BUCKLET II leadership traits and their definitions:
1. JUDGEMENT- Weighing facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
2. ENDURANCE- Mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to stand pain, fatigue, distress, and
hardship.
3. DEPENDABILITY- You can be relied upon to perform your duties in a proper and timely manner.
4. DECISIVENESS- The ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
5. JUSTICE-Being impartial, consistent and fair in exercising authority.
6. BEARING-The way you conduct and carry yourself.
7. UNSELFISHNESS-The avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the
expense of others.
8. COURAGE- Moral & Physical. Having the inner strength to stand up for what is right, the ability to
overcome fear.
9. KNOWLEDGE- Acquired information including professional knowledge
10. LOYALTY-Faithfulness to your country, the Army, your unit, your seniors and subordinates.
11. ENTHUSIASM- The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duties.
12. TACT-The ability to deal with others without creating offense.
13. INITIATIVE- A quality of seeing what has to be done and taking the necessary action without being told.
14. INTEGRITY-Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle; the quality of truthfulness and
honesty.
Physical Training
49. What are the nine commands to put the company in an extended rectangular formation?
1. Squad Attention
2. Extend to the left March
3. Arms downward Move
4. Left Face
5. Extend to the left March
6. Arms downward Move
7. Right Face
8. From front to rear, count off
9. Even number to the left uncover
50. The side-straddle hop has how many counts? 4