Raider Gauntlet
Raider First-Aid
Ranks and Chain of Command
Knots and Gear
Grit & General KNowlage
100

In this signature Raider event, teams of 8 must construct a system across a river or obstacle using a single rope and a snap-link to transport the entire team safely across.

One-Rope Bridge

100

This is the first and most critical action you must take to control external arterial bleeding from a limb during a field exercise.

applying direct pressure (or applying a tourniquet)

100

This JROTC cadet rank is visually represented by a single chevron

Cadet Private (C/PVT)

100

This specialized metal loop with a spring-loaded gate is used to quickly connect components, especially during the one-rope bridge event

Carabiner (or snap-link)

100

These are the 7 Army Values, easily remembered by the acronym LDRSHIP

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage

200

This grueling event typically requires the team to carry heavily weighted items like water jugs, ammo cans, or logs over a rugged 1-to-2 mile course.

Team physical fitness challenge

200

This severe, life-threatening heat injury is characterized by hot, dry skin, confusion, and a lack of sweating, requiring immediate cooling and medical evacuation.

Heat Stroke

200

This is the official mission statement of the JROTC program, which all Raiders should know by heart.

"To motivate young people to be better citizens"

200

This type of heavy-duty, tactical boot is required wear for Raiders during all physical outdoor events and mud runs.

OCP/ACU Combat Boots

200

This piece of federal legislation, signed into law, officially established the JROTC program.

 the National Defense Act of 1916

300

This is the standard, strict minimum number of team members required to finish together in a standard Army JROTC Raider event to avoid a time penalty or disqualification.

8 cadets/raiders

300

This acronym stands for the universal sequence used to treat basic soft-tissue injuries like sprains, which are common on a Raider obstacle course

R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

300

This rank is represented by three chevrons and three bars with a star in the middle, marking the highest enlisted position in a battalion

Cadet Command Sergeant Major (C/CSM)

300

Often called the "king of knots," this loop knot is highly secure, does not slip, and is commonly used to tie the seats or harnesses for the bridge team.

Bowline

300

This is the standard length (in inches) of a normal marching step in JROTC drill regulations.

30 inches

400

Often spanning 3 to 5 miles per meet, this distance-running event tests the ultimate cardiovascular stamina of the entire Raider team running in formation.

5k road march

400

This is the correct compression-to-breath ratio when performing CPR on an adult casualty.

30 to 2

400

This title belongs to the individual who holds the highest position in the entire United States Military Chain of Command.

Who is the Commander-in-Chief (The President)

400

This specific knot is used to join two ropes of equal diameter together so they don't slip under tension.

Square Knot

400

This color, one of the four "Winning Colors" used in JROTC leadership assessments, represents a person who is action-oriented, adventurous, and thrives on physical challenges—just like a Raider

Red (The Adventurer)

500

When building a one-rope bridge, this specific terminology refers to the two main anchor knots or system components used to tension the rope securely between two trees.

Wireman's Knot and the Round Turn with two half-hitches (or Transport Knot)

500

In first aid, these are the four life-saving steps in their exact correct order of execution.

1) Open the airway/restore breathing, 2) Stop the bleeding, 3) Treat for shock, and 4) Protect/dress the wound

500

This JROTC rank is identified by two diamond discs worn on the shoulder marks or lapels.

What is a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/LTC)

500

Name the 4 knots n which can be connected to the swiss seat when tied and clipped or are directly built into the swiss seat.

Bowline, Square knot, snake bite, pretzel knot

500

What is Sergeant First Class Enderle's Middle Name?

Juanita or James

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