JROTC HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
This is the uniform most units wear when marching in a Holiday/Christmas parade or formal ceremony.
What is the Class A/dress uniform?
In JROTC, this is the line of authority that runs from the highest commander down to the lowest Cadet.
What is the chain of command?
his is the basic standing position that all other drill movements start from.
What is the Position of Attention?
This word means putting other people’s needs before your own—perfect for both leadership and the holiday season.
What is selflessness (or servant leadership)?
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh on a foggy Christmas Eve
Who is Rudolph?
During a holiday party, a Cadet should still show this toward instructors and fellow Cadets—on and off duty.
What is respect?
In Santa’s workshop, Santa is like the Battalion Commander. These helpers would be like the Platoon Leaders and Squad Leaders.
Who are the elves?
When the parade stops for a few minutes, the commander might call this rest position, where Cadets relax but keep their right foot in place.
What is AT EASE?
A good leader doesn’t just “take credit”; they do this when the team does well.
What is give credit and praise to the team?
Many people drink this warm chocolatey beverage during the winter holidays.
What is hot chocolate (or hot cocoa)?
When a color guard presents the colors at a holiday event and the National Anthem plays, Cadets do this.
What is stand at attention and render the proper salute?
Just like Cadets report problems to their squad leader or platoon leader first, this is what a Cadet should NOT do with issues.
What is skip the chain of command and go straight to the top?
his is the normal marching pace of 120 steps per minute used in parades.
What is Quick Time?
When a Cadet gives time to tutor a younger student, help a teacher, or support a school event, they are practicing this JROTC value.
What is service (or community service)
This popular song begins, “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Many JROTC units do this kind of project during the holidays—like food drives, toy drives, or helping families in need.
What is a service-learning/community service project?
In JROTC, this staff officer handles information, orders, training schedules, and operations—kind of like Santa’s “master planner.”
Who is the S-3 (Operations Officer)?
When the commander wants the unit to turn 90 degrees while halted, they give one of these two commands.
What are LEFT FACE and RIGHT FACE?
Just like giving gifts, good leaders give this to their team so people know what is expected of them.
What is clear communication or clear instructions?
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin McCallister’s family accidentally leaves him at home while they travel to this country for Christmas.
What is France?
At a holiday party, this student leader is responsible for making sure events run smoothly, Cadets stay on task, and the plan is followed.
ho is the Battalion/Company Commander (or event OIC/NCOIC)?
If Santa were the Battalion Commander and Mrs. Claus were the Executive Officer (XO), this Cadet position would be like Rudolph—leading from the front and setting the pace.
What is the Company/Platoon Leader or the Guidon Bearer?
In a parade formation, this group carries the U.S. flag, state or organizational flags, and rifles.
What is the Color Guard?
The best “gift” a Cadet leader can give to their followers is this—being the same person in public and in private.
What is integrity?
In one version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, this many drummers are drumming.
What is twelve (12)?