NAME: _________________________ PERIOD: _____ FLT: ______
Chapter 1, Lesson 1: Organization of the JROTC
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the history of the nation’s Junior ROTC programs.
2. Explain the organization of Junior ROTC programs.
3. Examine the lines of responsibility and authority in Junior ROTC programs.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
1) Which of the following best describes a JROTC instructor?
A) Active duty officer
B) Experienced retired officers and enlisted personnel
C) High school teacher with no military experience
D) Experienced instructional designer with no military experience
2) What is the American Literacy, Scientific and Military Academy called today?
A) Norwich University
B) West Point Academy
C) American Military University
D) Valley Forge Military Academy and College
3) Where was the first JROTC program established in 1911?
A) Norwich, Vermont
B) York, Pennsylvania
C) Cheyenne, Wyoming
D) Leavenworth, Kansas
4) Who was the founder of the first JROTC program?
A) Army Lieutenant Edgar R. Steevers
B) Army Captain Alden Partridge
C) Navy Captain James Leavenworth
D) President John F. Kennedy
5) In what year did the US Army formally adopt the JROTC program?
A) 1911
B) 1916
C) 1917
D) 1964
6) Which act allows the JROTC to be expanded to all branches of the military?
A) National Defense Act
B) National Vitalization Act
C) American Literacy and Scientific Act
D) The Reserve Officer Training Corps Vitalization Act
7) Which of the following was required by the ROTC Vitalization Act?
A) Provide at least two years of military-supported instruction
B) Minimum enrollment of 50 students
C) Minimum enrollment of 5% of the student body
D) Provide at least three years of military-supported instruction
8) For students to enroll in the JROTC program they must be in the ________ grade or higher.
A) seventh
B) eighth
C) ninth
D) tenth
9) Which JROTC program has a mission to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving
their nations and communities?
A) AJROTC
B) AFJROTC
C) NJROTC
D) MCJROTC
10) Air Force JROTC began in 1966 with just ____ units.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30
11) The number of women in the AFJROTC has increased dramatically to over _______ of the
cadet corps?
A) 9%
B) 15%
C) 40%
D) 50%
12) Which of the following is an objective of the AJROTC program?
A) Develop self-defense skills
B) Promote community service
C) Facilitate college graduation
D) Improve artistic ability
13) Which of the following is a unit of the AJROTC curriculum?
A) History
B) Foundations of Military Service
C) Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
D) Etiquette and Manners
14) Which of the following is an objective of the NJROTC program?
A) Promote citizenship
B) Develop a high degree of personal honor
C) Develop character and self-discipline
D) Develop strong moral character
15) Which of the following is true regarding NJROTC instructors?
A) They are retired
B) They come from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard
C) They are all enlisted personnel
D) They are all non-military high school teachers
16) The mission of this JROTC program is to develop character in high school students by
stressing the learning of leadership skills.
A) AJROTC
B) AFJROTC
C) NJROTC
D) MCJROTC
17) Which of the following is a category covered in the MCJROTC curriculum?
A) Personal Growth
B) Aerospace Science
C) Air Force Core Values
D) Etiquette and Manners
18) Which JROTC program is the newest program?
A) AJROTC
B) USCGJLP
C) NJROTC
D) MCJROTC
19) USCGJLP programs focus on _____________?
A) Science and physical education
B) Land navigation
C) Marksmanship
D) Science, technology, and engineering
20) All JROTC programs encourage cadets to:
A) Join a branch of the military
B) Graduate from college
C) Get involved in their local communities
D) Join a military academy
21) Which of the following is an activity you should support in as a JROTC cadet?
A) Volunteer time to the March of Dimes
B) Acquire toys for toddlers
C) Deliver gifts with the Salvation Army
D) All of the above
22) Which of the following is necessary when organizing any operation?
A) Identify skills that need improved
B) Set up a contact list of resources
C) Set up a working structure
D) Assign temporary resources
23) Who is responsible for the overall function and management of JROTC units?
A) Senior cadets
B) Cadets in staff positions
C) Senior JROTC instructors
D) Flight Commanders
24) When assigning cadets to positions, which of the following are considered?
A) Extracurricular activities
B) Social status
C) Areas for improvement
D) Attendance record
25) All cadets receive permanent grades based on:
A) Their skill level
B) Their grade on an exam
C) The number of years they have satisfactorily completed JROTC
D) Senior JROTC instructor opinions
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
26) Through JROTC, you will develop self-awareness and college credits.
A) T
B) F
27) The first officially established JROTC unit under the 1916 National Defense Act is organized
at Leavenworth High School.
A) T
B) F
28) An objective of the AFJROTC is to promote community service.
A) T
B) F
29) All NJROTC instructors are active enlisted personnel.
A) T
B) F
30) A flight commander should always outrank a squadron commander.
A) T
B) F
FILL IN THE BLANK. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or
answers the question.
31) For a JROTC program to be approved, the law required a minimum enrollment of ____
physically fit students, or __ percent of the student body, whichever was less.
32) The AFJROTC’s curriculum is offered to high school students in grades ______.
33) The ______________ is the officer in charge of the AJROTC Program.
34) ______________ explain duties in the unit in detail, while the charts provide a quick view of
the parts of the unit.