Acronyms
MCJROTC
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
What is a squad
The smallest unit in the Army organization composed of a varying number of personnel, depending on the type of element, and led by a noncommissioned officer.
citizenship
the status of a person loyal to a nation, entitled to its rights and protection, while also assuming some responsibilities for service to the nation
Class A uniform
a service uniform that consists of an Army green coat, trousers or slacks; a long or short sleeve shirt; a black four-in-hand tie or black neck tab; and other authorized accessories.
responsibility
A) the quality of being reliable, trustworthy, and accountable for your actions
B) the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
C) the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
D) a moral obligation to behave correctly toward or in respect of.
A) the quality of being reliable, trustworthy, and accountable for your actions
USCGJLP
U.S. Coast Guard Junior Leadership Program
What is the pyramid of authority (bottom to top)
chain of command, span of control, unity of command
Class B uniform
a service uniform that is the same as the class A uniform except the service coat is not worn. The black tie and black neck tab are required when wearing the long sleeve shirt; both tie and tab are optional with the short sleeve shirt.
subordinate
a person lower in rank or grade
standards
A) a level of quality or attainment
B) a tune or song of established popularity.
C) an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations
D) widely recognized and expected levels of value or measurement
D) widely recognized and expected levels of value or measurement
NJROTC
Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
What is a company
a subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons.
succession
the order of persons next in line for an officer or rank that is held by another
team(s)
a group of persons approximating one-half of a squad and normally led by a junior noncommissioned officer.
chain of command
A) a hierarchy of status seen among members of a group of people or animals
B) a linear sequence in an ecosystem that shows how energy flows from one organism to another when one eats another
C) a succession of leaders through which authority and commands pass from the leader to subordinate, and then down through the ranks.
D) the organized, hierarchical patterns of social relationships, institutions, and statuses that form a society and influence individual behavior and opportunities
C) a succession of leaders through which authority and commands pass from the leader to subordinate, and then down through the ranks.
AJROTC
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
what is a non-commissioned officer (NCO)
a military officer who has not earned a commission. Non-commissioned officers usually obtain their position of authority by promotion through the enlisted ranks. (Non-officers, which includes most or all enlisted personnel, are of lower rank than any officer.)
span of control
the number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct
Platoons
A subdivision of a company size military unit normally consisting of two or more squads or sections; the leader is usually a first lieutenant.
organization
A) an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, association
B) the structure or arrangement of related or connected items.
C) two or more people combining their efforts to do a job
D) a group of people who work together
C) two or more people combining their efforts to do a job
AFJROTC
Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
What is the difference between a commissioned officer and a non commissioned officer?
A commissioned officer holds a commission from the President of the United States and can command those under him or her, both officers and enlisted personnel. ... A non-commissioned officer (e.g., a sergeant) is outranked by all commissioned officers.
insignia
an emblem, badge, medal or other distinguishing mark of office, honor, or position; denotes grade and branch; may also indicate capacity and duty assignment in the U.S. Army.
Army Combat Uniform (ACU/OCPS)
a service uniform that consists of a jacket, trouser, and patrol cap in a universal camouflage pattern in addition to a moisture wicking t-shirt and Army combat boots (suede tan)
organizational chart
A) a graphic descripition of words and sentences in a organization.
B) a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit
C) a graphic description of a hereditiary positions in a household.
D) a graphic diagram that represents a workflow, process, or algorithm using standardized symbols connected by arrows to show the sequence of steps
B) a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit