U.S. History
What day did America declare its independence?
July 4, 1776
When did the first sustained heavier-than-air man-powered flight take place?
December 17, 1903
What does IDR stand for?
Infantry Drill Regulation
What is the first in the Presidential order of succession?
Vice President — J.D. Vance
What are the branches of the U.S. military?
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force
What day was Pearl Harbor attacked?
December 7, 1941
When was the first JROTC unit activated?
1911
How long is one step?
24 inches
What is the third in the Presidential order of succession?
President Pro Tempore of the Senate — Chuck Grassley
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
How many members are in Congress total?
535
What Act of Congress established JROTC?
National Defense Act of 1916
What is the normal arm swing to the front?
6 inches
What is the second in the Presidential order of succession?
Speaker of the House — Mike Johnson
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What are the standard sizes of the U.S. flag?
2x3, 3x5, 5x8
When did the Air Force become a separate branch?
September 18, 1947
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
Preparatory command and command of execution
What is the fifth in the Presidential order of succession?
Secretary of the Treasury — Scott Bessent
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 members
What is D-Day? When did it happen?
The Allied invasion of France at Normandy; June 6, 1944
Who is the Father of the Air Force?
General Billy Mitchell
What manuals do you drill in accordance with?
Air Force Pamphlets and Army Training Circular 3-21.5
What is the fourth in the Presidential order of succession?
Secretary of State — Marco Rubio
Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois?
Juliana Stratton