MILITARY SERVICE BIRTHDAYS
Things to Know in NM JROTC
Government Offices
American Flag
Drill
100

This branch of service is always above and was born on December 20th, 2019.

What is the Space Force?

100

These are the three branches of government.

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

100

This person is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Honorable Donald Trump

100

This is the time of day the flag is raised and lowered  each day.

0800 & Sunset

100

This is the basic position of military drill.

Attention

200

This branch aims high and was created on September 18, 1947.

Air Force

200

This is the oldest capitol city in the United States.

Santa Fe

200

Honorable JD Vance holds this second highest office in the executive branch of government.

Vice President

200

Reasons for the American flag to be flown inverted. The tradition originated from maritime practice in the 17th century, sailors would signal sinking ships or pirate attacks. 

During times of emergency or distress

200

These are the 4 positions of rest in military drill.

Parade rest, At ease, Rest, Fall Out

300

This branch of military requires you to be always faithful and was brought forth on November 10, 1775.

Marine Corps

300

The honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham holds the highest government office in New Mexico.

Governor of New Mexico

300

This person is the Secretary of War.

Honorable Pete Hegseth

300

These represent the original colonies on the American flag and are horizontal.  

13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white

300

This is a rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.

Cadence

400

This branch of service wants you to be all you can be and was created on June 14th, 1775.

Army

400

This is the number of terms and length of time a United States President can stay in office.

2 terms for a total of 8 years

400

This person and office is appointed by he President with advice from the Senate and carries out the President's foreign policies.

Honorable Marco Rubio & Secretary of State

400

This represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice on the American flag.

Blue

400

While marching, if you move at 112-120 steps per minute and take a 30 inch step you are moving at...

Quick Time

500

Always ready is what this branch of service needs it's members to be since August 4th, 1790.

Coast Guard

500

This is how you spell your name in the Phonetic Alphabet.

Say it out loud!!!!

500

This person is the speaker of the house.

Honorable Mike Johnson

500

This is 6 paces before and 6 paces after, when "Hail to the Chief", "To the Colors", or the "National Anthem" is being played.

Salute the American Flag

500

This is created when an arrangement of elements of a unit, in line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner.

Formation