JROTC Unit Structure

Squad(s)

100

What is the smallest unit 

A.) Master Sergeant

B.) Platoon Leader

C.) Squad

D.) Company

C.) Squad

200

Which leadership position is responsible for leading a squad sized unit? And, what is the typical rank of this individual

A.) Battalion Executive Officer & Cadet Master Sergeant

B.) Squad Leader & Cadet Sergeant Major

C.) Brigade Commander & Cadet Colonel

D.) Squad Leader & Cadet Staff Sergeant

D.) Squad Leader & Cadet Staff Sergeant

300

How many cadets are typically in a squad?

A.) 2–5
B.) 4–10
C.) 10–15
D.) 12–20

B.) 4-10

400

What unit is formed when multiple squads are combined?

A.) Platoon
B.) Company
C.) Battalion
D.) Brigade

A.) Platoon

500

What is one key responsibility of a squad leader during drill and ceremony?

A.) Coordinating battalion-wide logistics
B.) Leading the entire company in formation
C.) Maintaining alignment and discipline within the squad
D.) Writing evaluations for platoon leaders

C.) Maintaining alignment and discipline within the squad

Platoon(s)

100

What unit is made up of multiple squads?
A.) Company
B.) Platoon
C.) Battalion
D.) Brigade

B.) Platoon

200

Who typically commands a platoon in JROTC, and what is their rank?
A.) Platoon Leader & Cadet Second Lieutenant
B.) Company Commander & Cadet Captain
C.) Squad Leader & Cadet Staff Sergeant
D.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Major

A.) Platoon Leader & Cadet Second Lieutenant

300

How many squads are usually in a platoon?
A.) 1–2
B.) 2–4
C.) 5–7
D.) 8–10

How many squads are usually in a platoon?

A.) 1–2
B.) 2–4
C.) 5–7
D.) 8–10

400

What leadership position supports the Platoon Leader and helps maintain discipline? And, what is the rank of this individual

A.) Company First Sergeant & Cadet Corporal
B.) Platoon Sergeant & Cadet Sergeant First Class
C.) Battalion Executive Officer & Cadet Captain
D.) Squad Leader & Cadet Sergeant

B.) Platoon Sergeant & Cadet Sergeant First Class

500

What unit is formed when multiple platoons are combined?
A.) Company
B.) Battalion
C.) Brigade
D.) Squad

A.) Company 

Company(s)

100

What unit is made up of multiple platoons?
A.) Squad
B.) Battalion
C.) Company
D.) Brigade

C.) Company

200

Who typically commands a company in JROTC, and what is their rank?
A.) Company Commander & Cadet Captain
B.) Platoon Leader & Cadet Second Lieutenant
C.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Major
D.) Squad Leader & Cadet Staff Sergean

A.) Company Commander & Cadet Captain

300

How many platoons are usually in a company?
A.) 1–2
B.) 2–3
C.) 3–5
D.) 6–8

C.) 3–5

400

What leadership position supports the Company Commander and helps enforce discipline?
A.) Platoon Sergeant
B.) First Sergeant
C.) Executive Officer
D.) Squad Leader

B.) First Sergeant

500

What unit is formed when multiple companies are combined?
A.) Platoon
B.) Battalion
C.) Brigade
D.) Squad

B.) Battalion

Battalion(s)

100

What unit is made up of multiple companies?
A.) Platoon
B.) Battalion
C.) Brigade
D.) Squad

B.) Battalion

200

Who typically commands a battalion in JROTC, and what is their rank?
A.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Major
B.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
C.) Company Commander & Cadet Captain
D.) Brigade Commander & Cadet Colonel

B.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

300

How many companies are usually in a battalion?
A.) 1–2
B.) 2–4
C.) 3–6
D.) 7–10

C.) 3-6
 

400

What leadership position supports the Battalion Commander by managing staff operations and logistics?

A.) Battalion Executive Officer (XO)
B.) First Sergeant
C.) Platoon Sergeant
D.) Company XO

A.) Battalion Executive Officer (XO)

500

(500) What unit is formed when multiple battalions are combined?
A.) Company
B.) Platoon
C.) Brigade
D.) Squad

C.) Brigade

Brigade(s)

100

What is the largest unit in the JROTC structure?
A.) Company
B.) Platoon
C.) Battalion
D.) Brigade 

D.) Brigade

200

Who typically commands a brigade in JROTC, and what is their rank?

A.) Brigade Commander & Cadet Colonel
B.) Battalion Commander & Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
C.) Brigade Commander & Cadet Captain
D.) Platoon Leader & Cadet Second Lieutenant

A.) Brigade Commander & Cadet Colonel

300

How many battalions are typically in a brigade?

A.) 1–2
B.) 2–3
C.) 3–5
D.) 6–8

C.) 3-5

400

Which units make up a brigade?
A.) Platoons
B.) Squads
C.) Companies
D.) Battalions 

D.) Battalion

500

What is the primary role of a brigade in JROTC operations?
A.) Conducting squad-level inspections
B.) Managing platoon formations
C.) Oversight, coordination, and leadership development across battalions
D.) Leading physical training sessions

C.) Oversight, coordination, and leadership development across battalions