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If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose of JROTC?
A: We expect to learn military skills as future soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for our armed forces. That's the purpose of JROTC.
B: We expect to develop our personal growth skills as we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens. That's the mission of JROTC."
C: We expect to participate in an alternative method of normal classroom learning. That's the purpose of JROTC."
D: We expect to save our future employers training dollars by learning leadership skills in JROTC. That's the mission of JROTC."
"We expect to develop our personal growth skills as we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens. That's the mission of JROTC."
The ______ of Army JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens
A) benefit
B) challenge
C) mission
Mission
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Discipline
A) Critical
B) Misconduct
C) Disorganized
D) Obedient
Obedient
The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character, and ______.
A) leadership
B) integrity
C) patriotism
Leadership
Leaders are born, not made.
A: Agree
B: Disagree
Disagree
What is the definition of the word "chevron"?
A: A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
B: A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
C: A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface
D: An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank
An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank
What is the definition of the term "rank"?
A) The side of the formation, either left or right
B) To form up line abreast
C) Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
D) To form up in column
To form up line abreast
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Dedication
A) Committed wholeheartedly
B) Baptism
C) Instruction
D) Disciplined
Committed wholeheartedly
Motivation is up to the individual. Leaders have no role.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
Disagree
Cadet Barr wears glasses. When she salutes, she should touch the tip of her right forefinger to the upper right edge of her glasses.
A) True
B) False
True
One of the outcomes of the Army JROTC program is to get young people to join the Army after they have completed high school.
True of False
False
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written as a poem inspired by ______.
A) love of the 13 colonies
B) a battle during the War of 1812
C) the design of the U.S. flag
A battle during the War of 1812
T or F: Leadership opportunities in JROTC are primarily about leading teams in ceremonies, drills, or inspections.
A) True
B) False
False
All marching movements executed from the "halt" are initiated from the "position of _____"
A) quick time
B) attention
C) rest
D) parade rest
Attention
The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.
A) perform drills
B) improve your grades
C) improve your physical fitness
Improve your physical fitness
You are stretching before you do the exercises in the Cadet Challenge. With your feet about shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent, you hold your hands together behind your back and pull them up as you bend at the waist. What parts of your body are you focusing on with this stretch?
A) Arms and shoulders
B) Lower back and arms
C) Thighs and lower back
D) Lower back and shoulders
Arms and shoulders
Leadership impacts team effectiveness.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
Agree
What is stress?
A) Your body's response to over-exertion
B) Your body's response to sadness
C) Your body's response to change
Your body's response to change
Teamwork is the ability to work well with others towards a common goal. It is one of the hallmarks of Army JROTC. If you were describing some of the activities you do in JROTC to develop teamwork, what would you most likely be talking about?
A) Classes that teach the dangers of substance abuse
B) Drill and ceremonies, first aid, and map reading
C) Goal-setting and financial planning
D) The importance of diet and exercise in maintaining good health
Drill and ceremonies, first aid, and map reading
Is being selected as a team leader positive or negative stress?
A) Positive
B) Negative
Positive
Negative
To ______ is to provide a need or a purpose that causes a person to want to do something.
A) motivate
B) challenge
C) lead
Motivate
What is the proper way to raise and lower a U.S. flag?
A) It should be raised ceremoniously and lowered briskly.
B) It always should pause at half-mast for a brief moment.
C) It should be raised and lowered in a hurry to keep it from getting dirty.
D) It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
The Army JROTC began in 1916 when ______ passed the National Defense Act.
A) the Army Chief of Staff
B) the Secretary of Defense
C) Congress
Congress
You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be?
A) Three steps in front of and centered on the squad
B) The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
C) Three steps to the left and centered on the squad
D) The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
Advancement to higher ranks and grades in the Army JROTC program is based on which of the following attributes?
A) ability, skill and potential
B) experience, seniority and skill
C) grade level, ability and seniority
D) skill, grade level and experience
ability, skill and potential