First Aid
What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
To clear a blocked airway
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, east, south, west
What do the letters JROTC stand for?
Junior reserve officer training corps
What is the normal distance of a step when marching?
30 inches
Who was the commander of the revolutionary army?
General George Washington
What are the ABCDs of first aid?
Airway, breathing, circulatory, disability
How do you read a map?
To the right and up
How many inches above the name tag should your star be placed?
1/4 of an inch
What are the two parts of a command?
Preperatory command
Command of execution
Where was the National Anthem written?
Fort Mchenry
What are the seven steps to evaluating a casualty?
Conciousness
Breathing
Bleeding
shock
fractures
burns
head injury
what is the definition of a map?
a portion of the earth's surface as seen from above and drawn to scale
Who is our chain of command?
BC- C/LTC Audrey Weeks
CSM- C/CSM Shane Stokes
XO- C/MAJ Mathew Brown
What is the rate of march for "double time"?
180 steps per minute
What was the name of the first flag that the continental army flew during the period where they fought the British forces?
The Grand Union flag.
What are the three types of bleeding and how do you identify them?
Arterial- bright red blood that spurts with the heartbeat
Venous- steady flow of dark blood
Capillary- slow flow of blood
What are the five major terrain features?
hilltop, saddle, ridgeline, valley, depression
What do the different colors in the U.S. Flag signify?
White- purity and innocence
Red- hardiness and valor
Blue- vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What is the purpose of the command "colors reverse"?
To turn the entire color guard completely around
Which country did the U.S. initially attack in the "War on Terrorism"?
Afghanistan
What is the good samaritan law?
The law designed to protect the rescuer and encourages people to assist others in distress by granting them immunity against lawsuits
What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?
Blue- water
Green- vegetation
Brown- contour/elevation/relief
Black- man made objects
Red- other man made objects and densely populated areas
What is the definition of leadership?
"To provide purpose, direction, and motivation to influence people to accomplish the mission and improve the organization."
What is the position of the head when executing the command of "Eyes Right
"?
All cadets turn their heads to their right except those on the extreme right (base) of the squad. The base of the squad stays looking forward.
What congressional movement established the first ROTC programs?
The national defense act of 1916