HISD JROTC CADET MILITARY QUALIFICATION BOARD
Study Guide
PERSONAL EVALUATION GUIDELINES
1. General. The cadet personal evaluation serves to rate a cadet’s ability to report to the judges,
to correctly wear the cadet uniform, to apply the aspects of military courtesy, to maintain
military bearing under duress, and to demonstrate individual knowledge on topics dealing with
current events, sports and entertainment, and personal aspirations. Two judges will grade all
the cadets within a designated Leadership Education Training/Naval Science/Air Science
level.
2. Procedure.
a. Cadets will knock on the door, await a response from the judges, enter the room, stand
at the position of ATTENTION, salute, and report to the board in the following manner,
“Cadet Major Jane Doe from John Wayne High School reports to the board.”
b. The judges will introduce themselves, briefly describe the interview procedure, and
begin the evaluation.
c. The judges will inspect the cadet’s uniform and circle the points earned on the score
sheet.
d. The judges will then ask the cadet to answer a series of questions regarding knowledge
of local, state, and national current events and circle the score. The point guide is as
follows:
(1) 10 points: Complete answer using excellent articulation.
(2) 8 points: Complete answer with minor grammatical errors.
(3) 6 points: Complete answer with major grammatical errors.
(4) 4 points: Incomplete answer using good articulation.
(5) 2 points: Incomplete answer with grammatical errors.
(6) 1 point: Cadet responds he/she doesn’t know the answer.
e. After the cadet has answered the last question, the judges will dismiss the cadet. At
that time, the cadet will come to the position of ATTENTION, salute, and report out from
the board in the following manner, “Cadet Major Jane Doe from John Wayne High
School reports out from the board.”
3. Evaluation criteria. The cadet will be rated from unsatisfactory to outstanding on the
prescribed evaluation form. Graded areas include the following: Reporting (2 points),
Appearance (5 points), Military Bearing (4 points), Military Courtesy (4 points), Knowledge of
Current Events and Presentation of Ideas (10 points).
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
1. The practical examination (35 Points) will be prepared by the Office of the DJROTC.
The test consists of three separate parts: an oral presentation, first aid and knowledge of
geography related items. Each LET/NS/AS level will be evaluated on separate material.
a. First Year Cadet--Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify
selected US State Capitols. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type
questions.
State
Capital
State
Capital
Alabama
Montgomery
Montana
Helena
Alaska
Juneau
Nebraska
Lincoln
Arizona
Phoenix
Nevada
Carson City
Arkansas
Little Rock
New Hampshire Concord
California
Sacramento
New Jersey
Trenton
Colorado
Denver
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Connecticut
Hartford
New York
Albany
Delaware
Dover
North Carolina
Raleigh
Florida
Tallahassee
North Dakota
Bismarck
Georgia
Atlanta
Ohio
Columbus
Hawaii
Honolulu
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Idaho
Boise
Oregon
Salem
Illinois
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Indiana
Indianapolis
Rhode Island
Providence
Iowa
Des Moines
South Carolina
Columbia
Kansas
Topeka
South Dakota
Pierre
Kentucky
Frankfort
Tennessee
Nashville
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Texas
Austin
Maine
Augusta
Utah
Salt Lake City
Maryland
Annapolis
Vermont
Montpelier
Virginia
Richmond
Massachusetts Boston
Michigan
Lansing
Washington
Olympia
Minnesota
St. Paul
West Virginia
Charleston
Mississippi
Jackson
Wisconsin
Madison
Missouri
Jefferson City Wyoming
Cheyenne
b. Second Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify
selected US State Flags. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type
questions.
State
State
State
Alabama
Kentucky
North Dakota
Alaska
Louisiana
Ohio
Arizona
Maine
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Maryland
Oregon
California
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Michigan
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Minnesota
South Carolina
Delaware
Mississippi
South Dakota
District of Columbia
Missouri
Tennessee
Florida
Montana
Texas
Georgia
Nebraska
Utah
Hawaii
Nevada
Vermont
Idaho
New Hampshire
Virginia
Illinois
New Jersey
Washington
Indiana
New Mexico
West Virginia
Iowa
New York
Wisconsin
Kansas
North Carolina
Wyoming
c. Third Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify
selected states on a map of the USA. The examination will be in the form of fill in the
blank type questions.
d. Forth Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify
selected North American, South American, and European countries on a map of the world.
The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type questions.
FIRST AID
Heimlich Maneuver (1st Year Cadets):
1. Identify symptoms requiring the Heimlich Maneuver: Answer - A completely blocked airway
where the victim cannot cough, speak or breathe. (1 point).
2. Explain when chest thrusts are done instead of the Heimlich Maneuver: Answer - When the
victim is obviously pregnant or known to be pregnant or too big to reach around. (1 point)
3. Demonstrate the Heimlich Maneuver on a mannequin or person (1 point each):
STEPS
(1) Place yourself behind the standing victim.
(2) Reassure the victim that you know the Heimlich Maneuver and are going to help.
(3) Place your arms around the victim's waist.
(4) Make a fist with one hand and place your thumb toward the victim, just above his or her
belly button.
(5) Grab your fist with your other hand.
(6) Deliver five upward squeeze-thrusts into the abdomen.
(7) Keep a firm grip on the victim, since he or she can lose consciousness and fall to the
ground if the Heimlich maneuver is not effective.
(8) Repeat the Heimlich maneuver until the foreign object is expelled.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (For Adults) (2nd Year Cadets):
Demonstrate and explain CPR using a mannequin. (2 points each area)
1. Hand position: Two hands in center of chest (on lower half of sternum). Note: Cadet
demonstrates the placement of hands.
2. Compress: 1 ½ to 2 inches each compression. Note: Cadet explains and demonstrates in 4.
3. Breathe: Until the chest rises (about 1 second per breath). Note: Cadet explains; does not
demonstrate.
4. Cycle: 30 compressions, then two breaths. Note: Cadet demonstrates 30 compressions and
tilts the head back, lifts the chin, seals the nose with finger and thumb of one hand while keeping
the chin lifted, and explains that two breaths follow for one cycle.
5. Rate: 30 compressions in about 18 seconds (100 compressions per minute). Note: Cadet
explains.
6. Continue CPR until (must state all five conditions) –
 Scene becomes unsafe.
 You find a sign of life.
 AED is ready to use.
 You are too exhausted to continue.
 Another trained responder arrives and takes over.
Pressure Bandage (3rd Year Cadets):
Demonstrate action to stop an arterial blood loss from a right forearm by using pressure bandage.
(2 points each action)
1. Take bandage, do not touch the dressing.
2. Apply to the wound using direct hand pressure.
3. Tie cloth strips around the forearm to hold the bandage in place.
4. The ties must be tight enough to help stop the bleeding but not too tight – which may stop the
blood flow in the arm.
5. Cadet attempted to use both pressure point (artery in the arm between the wound and the
heart) and direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
Controlling an Accident Scene – (4th Year Cadets):
Explain actions you would take to control the scene of an accident.
1. CHECK the scene for safety; Check the ill or injured victim(s).
a. Check the scene:
(1) Is it safe? (.5 points)
(2) What happened? (.5 points)
(3) How many people are involved? (.5 points)
(4) Is there immediate danger involved? (.5 points)
(5) Is anyone else available to help? (.5 points)
b. Check for life-threatening conditions:
(1) Unconsciousness. (.5 points)
(2) No breathing or trouble breathing. (.5 points)
(3) No signs of life (breathing or movement). (.5 points)
(4) Severe bleeding. (.5 points)
2. CALL 911
a. Call First:
(1) An unconscious adult or adolescent age 12 years or older. (.5 points)
(2) A witnessed sudden collapse of a child or infant. (.5 points)
(3) An unconscious infant or child known to be at a high risk for heart problems. (.5 points)
b. Care First (give two minutes of care before calling):
(1) An collapse (not witnessed) of an unconscious person younger than 12 years old. (.5
points)
(2) Any victim of drowning. (.5 points)
c. Call information:
(1) Identify yourself. (.5 points)
(2) Give location. (.5 points)
(3) Describe what happened. (.5 points)
(4) Ask for advice. (.5 points)
(5) Let the 911 person hang up first. (.5 points)
3. CARE. Provide appropriate care. (.5 points)
ORAL PRESENTATION
1. General. The oral presentation evaluation serves to demonstrate cadet proficiency in
making a prepared speech on a designated subject. The event will consist of a five to seven
minute presentation on a subject designated by LET/NS/AS level. One or two judges will
grade all the cadets in a designated LET/NS/AS level.
2. Procedure.
a. Cadets will report to the judge in the following manner, “I am Cadet Major
Tommy Thompson from John Wayne High School.”
b. The cadet should present the judge with a copy of the presentation outline so that
he/she can follow along. The judge will then inform the cadet to prepare for the
presentation.
c. The cadet should then proceed to prepare the equipment provided (laptop
computer, LCD projector, overhead projector, or smart board) required for the oral
presentation. Once the cadet is finished setting up the equipment, he/she will
inform the judge. The judge will allow no more than two minutes for each cadet to
set up equipment.
d. The judge will tell the cadet to begin the presentation. The judge will start the timer
and begin grading the presentation on the appropriate score sheet.
e. At the conclusion of the presentation, the judge will permit the cadet to quickly
retrieve all materials brought into the evaluation area and proceed to the next
evaluation station.
3. Subject Matter. The topics for the oral presentation are based upon service and LET/NS/AS
levels as indicated below:
a. First Year Cadets: A biographical sketch of an individual awarded the Medal of
Honor
b. Second Year Cadets: A biographical sketch of a Texas State public figure or hero
c. Third Year Cadets: Presentation on a major battle fought during World War II
d. Fourth Year Cadets: see paragraph 6 below
4. Time of presentation. The judge will use a timer set to the maximum time. If the cadet
presentation is less than the minimum time or exceeds the maximum time, the judge will
assess two penalty points for every ten (10) seconds under/over. The start time begins with
the cadet’s first word and will conclude with the cadet’s last word. The length of cadet
presentations will as follows:
a. First Year Cadets. At be least three (3) minutes and no longer than four (4)
minutes.
b. Second Year Cadets. At be least four (4) minutes and no longer than five (5)
minutes.
c. Third Year Cadets. At be least five (5) minutes and no longer than six (6) minutes.
5. Evaluation criteria. The first through third year cadets will be rated from unsatisfactory (0
points) to outstanding (4 points) on the prescribed evaluation form. Graded areas include
the following: introduction, explanation of subject matter, use of training aids, platform
manner, speech, manner of presentation, and overall effectiveness.
6. Fourth Year Cadets. Cadets will be rated on their ability to recite [from memory]
Commander of Troops (COT) commands used during the Final Review. A prompter/judge
will read the preliminary action before a required command by the COT is given. The
required commands are from the “Presentation of the Command to the COT & to the
Reviewing Officer (RO)”, and the “Presentation of the Colors and Honors to the Nation”
phases of the Final Review Ceremony. There are a total of 14 commands required for this
activity. Cadets will be rated from poor to superior on command presence, voice control,
distinctiveness, inflection, and cadence.
a.
PRESENTATION OF THE COMMAND TO THE COT & TO THE RO

Prompter reads: Command Group moves forward 10 steps and halts.

COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION & PRESENT ARMS.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Brigade/Battalions,
Attention” and “Present, Arms.”

COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS & PARADE REST.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms” and “Parade,
Rest.” Remarks are made, special guests and the commands are introduced, and
reviewing party moves to a point 6 paces in front of the reviewing stand.

COT COMMANDS “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION & PRESENT ARMS.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Brigade/Battalions,
Attention” and “Present, Arms.” Music plays “Ruffles and Flourishes,” followed by
“The General’s March.”

COT GIVES STAFF: “ORDER, ARMS.” (COMMAND IS GIVEN ONLY LOUD ENOUGH TO
BE HEARD BY THE STAFF)

COT COMMANDS “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms.”
b. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS AND HONORS TO THE NATION

Prompter reads: COT initiates this phase with a command.

COT COMMANDS: “ALL COLORS, CENTER (pause), MARCH.”

Prompter reads: Corps Colors, school colors, and COT move into position.

COT COMMANDS: “FORWARD, MARCH.”

Prompter reads: COT reaches a point 6 steps from the review stand.

COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, HALT.” AND REPORTS: “SIR, THE COLORS ARE
PRESENT.”

Prompter reads: When his salute is returned, he moves around to the left, returns to the
position of his staff.

COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO PRESENT ARMS.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Present, Arms.”

COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, PRESENT, ARMS.”

Prompter reads: The singer is introduced & the National Anthem is sung. National
Anthem is over.

COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, ORDER, ARMS.”

COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS.”

Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms.”

COT ORDERS: “COLORS, POST, (Colors about face- PAUSE) MARCH.”

Prompter reads: COT moves to his post and allows the Colors to clear out and move to
the original position.

COT DIRECTS: “PERSONS TO BE HONORED, CENTER (pause), MARCH.”