Pyramid of Authority
the 3 elements of the Pyramid
Unity of Command, Span of Control, Chain of Command
What is the length of a half-step?
15 inches
What are the 2 parts of a command?
Preparatory & Command of Execution
Who is known as the Father of ROTC?
Captain Alden Partridge
Mission of JROTC
To motivate young people to be better citizens
What is the number of cadets one can effectively control
Span of Control
What is the length of a step in backwards march?
15 inches
What are the 2 types formations in marching?
Line and Column
What year did he start his school?
1819
What act created ROTC/JROTC
National Defense Act of 1916
What is defined as there can only be one person in charge?
Unity of Command
What is the length of a step in quick time march?
30 inches
How many steps per minute for Left Step March?
120 steps per minute
What was the name of his 1st school course?
The American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy
What act created the Air Force?
National Defense Act of 1947
Who started the concept of the Pyramid of Authority and the first chain of command?
General George Washington
How many steps per minute for marching?
120 steps per minute
On what foot do you call Halt on?
As either foot strikes the ground
Where is the school currently located and the name of ?
Norwich, Vermont, Norwich University
What act allowed women in the academies?
National Defense Act of 1974
What element of the Pyramid has not been listed yet?
Chain of Command
How many steps per minute for Double time march?
180 steps per minute
What kind of step do you take as the 3rd Squad Leader in a Column Formation and the command Column Right March is given?
Crossover step
Prior to starting his own school, what was Captain Partridges previous job?
Superintendent of West Point
What year did Mattoon get the JROTC program?
1934