• The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions.

• More than 65 percent of the district's JROTC participants go to college while only 20 percent enter the U.S. military.

Ranks in Detail

Ø Officer Ranks

· Three Diamonds = Colonel

· Two Diamonds = Lieutenant Colonel

· One Diamond = Major

· Three Disks = Captain

· Two Disks = First Lieutenant

· One Disk = Second Lieutenant

Ø Enlisted Ranks

· Three Chevrons/ Three Rockers/ A Star in the middle of a Wreath = Command Sergeant Major

· Three Chevrons/ Three Rockers/ A Star = Sergeant Major

· Three Chevrons/ Three Rockers/ A Diamond = First Sergeant

· Three Chevrons/ Three Rockers = Master Sergeant

· Three Chevrons/ Two Rockers = Sergeant First Class

· Three Chevrons/ One Rocker = Staff Sergeant

· Three Chevrons = Sergeant

· Two Chevrons = Corporal

· One Chevron/ One Rocker = Private First Class

· One Chevron = Private

· No Rank = Private

Drill And Ceremony

Ø How many inches in a normal step?

· 30 inches

Ø Which foot can you give the command halt on?

· Either foot

Ø In what positions are you allowed to speak while in formation?

· The position of “Rest”

Ø What are the two rest movements given during a march?

· “At ease march” and “route step march”

Ø What are the four rest executed from the halt position?

· Parade rest, at ease, stand at ease, and rest

Ø From the halt, what movements start with the right foot?

· “right step march” and “about face”

Ø Who is the only person in a formation that is never out of step?

· The guide

Ø What is the length of a marching step and a half-step?

· A marching step is 30 inches, and a half-step is 15 inches.

Ø How is a marching step measured?

· Heel to heel

Ø How many degrees is the head turned when the command “eyes right” given?

· Forty-five degrees

Ø What two commands may be given to bring a unit or other individual to attention?

· The Commands “Fall in” and “Attention”

Ø To bring a group to halt when executing left or right step, on what foot do you give the command “Halt”?

· Movement is executed in two counts, the predatory command when the heel is together, and the command of execution the next time the heel is together.

Ø What is meant by the term “Drill”?

· Movement by which a unit or individuals are moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or one place to another.

Ø What is the cadence of “Quick Time” and “Double Time”?

· What are 120 and 180 counts or steps minute.

Ø What are the two parts of most drill commands?

· Preparatory command and command of the execution.

Ø What command is given to revoke an improperly given command?

· “As you were”

Ø What is the he length of a Right or Left step?

· 15 Inches

Ø What are the four rest positions at the halt?

· At Ease, Stand at Ease, Parade Rest, and Rest

Ø What are the three facing movements at the halt?

· Right Face, Left Face, and About Face

Uniforms

Ø What are the three types of uniforms worn by JROTC cadets?

· Class A, Class B and ACU

Ø What does ACU stands for?

· Army Combat Uniform

Ø How many rings can a cadet wear?

· Two; one on each hand.

Ø How large should the female ear studs be?

· No more than 1/4 of an inch or bigger than a dime.

Ø Who is responsible for conducting your pre-inspection?

· The person wearing the uniform.

Ø What are the three basic items worn on the right side of the uniform?

· Caddo Crest, Honor Star, Nameplate

Ø What is the one JROTC unit award?

· Honor Unit with Distinction (Gold Star)

Ø What is a gigline?

· The imaginary vertical line formed by the edge of the shirt, back of the belt buckle and the zipper flap.

Ø What side do ribbons go on the uniform?

· On the left side.

Ø What ribbon do you earn by completing one semester of JROTC?

· The LET Service Ribbon

Ø What are the only items that may be worn on the wrist when wearing the uniform?

· A watch and/or identification bracelet.

Ø How should you wear your uniform?

· With Pride

Definitions

· Cadence- The uniform step and rhythm in marching.

· Rank- A single line of men/women side by side.

· File- A Single Line of men/women one behind the other.

· Interval- Lateral Space between elements.

· Distance- Space between elements in the column or File.

First Aid

Ø What is First Aid?

· The Assistance someone provides to an injured person until medical personnel arrive.

Ø What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for?

· To clear a block airway.

Ø What is mouth to mouth resuscitation used for?

· To restore breathing.

Map Reading

Ø 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- Man Made Objects

· Red- Other manmade objects and Densely Populated Areas

Ø What instrument would you use to determine grid azimuth in a field environment?

· A Compass

Ø What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map?

· A Protractor

Ø What are the five major terrain features?

· Hilltop, Ridgelines, Saddle, Valley, and Depression

United States Military History

Ø Who were the primary antagonists during WWII?

· Germany, Italy, and Japan

Ø What happened on the 7th of December 1941 in Hawaii

· The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Ø Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army?

· George Washington

Ø What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s?

· The Vietnam War

Ø What is the congressional act that created JROTC?

· National Defense Act of 1916

Classroom Management

Ø What are the steps to a 4-Phase Lesson Plan?

· Inquire(1st), Gather(2nd), Process(3rd), Apply(4th)

Ø Identify Thinking Maps:

· Brace Map, Circle Map, Single Bubble Map, Double Bubble Map, Flow Map, Muilt-Flow, and Tree Map.

Citizenship and the Constitution

Ø What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. constitution known as?

· The Bill of Rights

Ø Which amendment grants the “Freedom of Speech”?

· The First Amendment

Ø What age is a U.S. Citizen first allowed to vote?

· 18 years old

Ø What are the primary political parties?

· The Republican Party and The Democrat Party

Ø What happened in New York City and Washington D.C. on the 11th of September 2001?

· Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Ø Which country did the U.S. attack initially in the War of Terrorism?

· Afghanistan

Ø What military operation was initiated on 21st of March 2003?

· Operation Iraqi Freedom

The Army Song

March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free

Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory

We’re the Army and proud of our name

We’re the Army and proudly proclaim.

First to fight for the right,

And to build the Nation’s might,

And The Army Goes Rolling Along

Proud of all we have done,

Fighting till the battle’s won,

And the Army Goes Rolling Along.

Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!

The Army’s on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)

For where e’er we go,

You will always know

That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,

San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,

And the Army went rolling along

Minute men, from the start,

Always fighting from the heart,

And the Army keeps rolling along

Men in rags, men who froze,

Still that Army met its foes,

And the Army went rolling along.

Faith in God, then we’re right,

And we’ll fight with all our might,

As the Army keeps rolling along.

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