Leadership Principles
What is leadership?
The ability to influence others to accomplish a mission or task
What are the three parts of communication?
Sender, Message, Receiver
What does citizenship mean?
The duties and responsibilities of a member of a community
What command ends a parade?
Dismissed
Name one national military holiday.
Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or Armed Forces Day
What are the three leadership styles?
Delegating, Participating, and Directing
What is active listening?
Paying attention to both words and body language
What is civic responsibility?
The obligation to participate in society and improve the community
What is a column movement?
Turning the formation as a unit left or right
What is the purpose of the U.S. Army JROTC program?
To motivate young people to be better citizens
What is the “Be, Know, Do” framework?
Be – character, Know – competence, Do – action
Why is feedback important?
It helps ensure the message was understood
What is one right protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition
Who gives commands in formation?
The commander or leader
What branch of the military sponsors JROTC?
United States Army
Why is self-awareness important for leaders?
It helps leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses
What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
Verbal uses words; nonverbal uses body language and tone
Why is voting important?
It gives citizens a voice in government decisions
What is an element?
A part of a larger formation (e.g., squad or platoon)
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What are the three levels of leadership?
Direct, Organizational, Strategic
Give one example of a communication barrier.
Noise, distractions, misunderstanding, or poor listening
What does the U.S. Constitution represent?
The supreme law of the land
What is the primary purpose of drill today?
To develop discipline, teamwork, and pride
What community event did the Trojan Battalion recently support?
Veterans Day Parade, Car Show, Zaxby’s Fundraiser