JROTC Basics
What is the mission of Army JROTC?
To motivate young people to become better citizens
JROTC is a program that teaches high school students the values of good citizenship while giving them an introduction to the U.S. Army. The letters JROTC stand for ______.
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
___________is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired.
Leadership
How many stars are on the american flag
50
What command is given to align your squad?
Dress Right Dress
What year was JROTC started?
1916
The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character, and ______.
Leadership
What are the two parts of a vocal command?
the preparatory command and the command of execution
In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.
13
While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command?
On the right foot, "column right, march"
When were women allowed in JROTC?
1973
What is the mission of JROTC?
The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better Citizens.
How many inches is a normal step?
30 inches
How do you get the flag to half mast on the flag pole?
You bring the flag all the way up to the top of the flag pole and then half way down
You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming?
Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm.
What are the seven army values?
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
Who is the Battalion Commander (Rank and Name)?
C/COL Elijah Rodriguez
What are the three Leadership styles?
Delegating, Participating and Directing
What is the name of the United States National Anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
How many steps from the platoon sergeant is the first squad leader?
3 steps
What is the acronym for the Seven Army Values
LDRSHIP
The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.
improve your physical fitness
How many steps per minute is in normal cadence?
120 steps per minute
Who made the original U.S Flag
Betsy Ross
You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be?
The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad