Intro to Army JROTC
What is the mission of Army JROTC?
To motivate young people to become better citizens
JROTC is a program that teaches high school students the values of good citizenship while giving them an introduction to the U.S. Army. The letters JROTC stand for ______.
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
___________is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired.
Leadership
how many stars are on the american flag
50
What is the definition of the term "line"?
To form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation
What year was the National Defense Act passed?
1916
The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character, and ______.
Leadership
what are the two parts of a command
the preparatory command and the command of execution
In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.
13
While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command?
On the right foot, "column right, march"
In addition to classroom instruction, what are other JROTC activities Cadets participate in?
• Compete with other schools
• Perform ceremonial presentations
• Mentor and tutor other students
• Become active in community service
The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.
improve your physical fitness
what is normal cadence
120 steps per minute
who made the original U.S Flag
betsy ross
You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be?
The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
What three things are at the core of JROTC?
Citizenship, leadership, and academic excellence
The ______ chapter of the JROTC program will help you know your community, perform as a team, and become a more helpful citizen.
Service Learning
Name four different kinds of leaders and their responsibilities
red: Adventurer
brown: builer
green: planner
blue: relater
what are the colors of the U.S flag and what do they represent
red: Valor/courage
white:purity
blue: loyalty
You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming?
Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm.
The Army JROTC began in 1916 when ______ passed the National Defense Act.
Congress
______ arouse the interest of one's actions or efforts.
Challenges
Name the battalion chain of command
BN CDR: c/LTC Marina Santini
BN XO: c/MAJ Zoe Peter
BN CSM: c/CSM Brogan Conley
A CO CDR: c/CPT Sam Kerstetter
B CO CDR: c/CDT Tyller Maltbie
what are the three types of flags and which is the largest
post
garrison LARGEST
storm
What is the definition of the term "file"?
To form up in column