Cadet Chic
Facial hair on males is only permitted in this form—because “mountain man chic” isn’t in the uniform reg
What is a mustache?
This type of gas, lighter than air, was used in some of the earliest balloons and posed a high explosion risk
What is hydrogren?
This clause forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war, humiliating the nation and angering its people.
What is the War Guilt Clause?
This term describes a "lightning war" characterized by a swift and violent offensive using concentrated armored and mechanized forces, supported by close air support and motorized infantry.
What is Blitzkrieg
When someone says “meet me at 1840,” that’s this time—and definitely too late to claim you “didn’t understand military time.”
What is 6:40 PM?
A 3-stripe pin and a boost in confidence come with this rank, right before they start giving unsolicited advice to basics.
What is Cadet Senior Airman?
Dirigibles are different from balloons because they have this ability, which balloons lack.
What is controlled propulsion / steering?
Hitler invaded this country on September 1, 1939, triggering WWII.
What is Poland
Pilots who traveled from town to town performing stunts and giving rides were called this… basically the original “travel vloggers” of aviation.
What are barnstormers?
After introducing herself for the fourth time today, the Corps Deputy Commander finally gives up and says, “Fine—spell my first name using the NATO alphabet so people stop calling me ‘Cadet… whatever.
What is Juliet – Alpha – November – November – Alpha – Hotel?
This is the insignia of an active-duty Major in the Air Force—a single symbol that shows they outrank a captain but aren’t quite a lieutenant colonel yet.
What is a gold oak leaf?
During World War I, both balloons and dirigibles were used for this military purpose.
What is reconnaissance / observation?
This harsh post-WWI agreement, which punished Germany economically and territorially, helped fuel support for Hitler’s promises to undo it.
What is The Treaty of Versailles?
The part of JROTC that stops cadets from claiming, “My dog ate my homework” or “There is an unmarked soda in the refrigerator, therefore it’s mine.”
What is the Honor Code?
When the flight commander leaves the room and says, “Don’t talk,” this core value is the reason you actually don’t… instead of loudly discussing today's lunch menu.
What is Integrity First?
Cadets must keep their fingernails trimmed so they don’t extend more than this far beyond the fingertip. Because “scratch and dash” is not a drill move.
What is 1/4 inch?
This 1937 passenger airship caught fire while landing in New Jersey.
What is the Hindenburg?
When the Great Depression hit, Germany’s economy collapsed, strengthening support for this future dictator.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
This official label (TX-20172), tells everyone which JROTC unit you belong to—basically our unit’s “name tag” in the Air Force family.
What is Unit Identifier?
This term covers acts like a senior cadet making a first-year cadet do something embarrassing—and it’s strictly banned in JROTC
What is Hazing?
This is how your blue name tag should sit on your uniform—centered on the right, between the first and second exposed buttons, perfectly parallel to the ground—so it doesn’t look like it’s taking a nap.
What is the correct placement of the name tag for female cadets?
These innovations in dirigibles allowed them to travel farther and carry heavier loads safely.
What are rigid frames / gas cells?
DAILY DOUBLE!
This 1933 event was blamed on communists and allowed Hitler to push through emergency powers, consolidating his control over Germany.
This is the set of guiding statements every cadet learns and recites daily to remind themselves of the ideals, responsibilities, and character expected in JROTC.
What is Cadet Creed?
In Japanese, this repeated three-word phrase literally meant “Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!” and signaled total success in the opening strike at Pearl Harbor.
What is Tora, Tora, Tora?