Leadership Knowledge
General Knowledge
Drill
Ranks
Raiders
100

Whats the difference between Oral Communication and Written Communication?

Oral Communication is spoken while Written Communication involves grammar and writing. 

100

What is the key to success in the JROTC program? How would you define this?

Teamwork- working together to accomplish a mission

100

The command, “Backward, March” or “Back Step” is given at what position?

Halt

100
What rank is represented by one stripe up? 

Private E-2

100

How many pounds do males carry when dealing with Ammo Cans 

25-30 pounds 

200

What does the word "Intuition" mean? 

"Instinctive knowledge or feeling; immediate perceptions" 

200

What are the three Norths found on a military map?

a) True North

b) Grid North

c) Magnetic North

200

 Describe the steps each squad would take when the command, “Close Ranks March,” is called

a) 1st squad - 4 half steps backward

b) 2nd squad - 2 half steps backward

c) 3rd squad - stands fast

d) 4th squad - 1 full step forward



200

What rank is represented by Three Stripes Up/three down and a diamond

First Sergeant 

200

When will points be removed during Cross Country Rescue? 

a) Dropping any equipment throughout the run 

b) Too much spacing between cadets/ not finishing together 

c) Not having your body and all equipment pass the line before "Finished" is called by Raider Commander 

300

What are elements of Active Listening? 

Eye Contact

Body Posture

Head Nods

Facial Expressions

Verbal Expressions 

300

What is your General Orders?

a) I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

b) I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military matter.

c) I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my 

instructions, to the commander of the relief.

300

What does the word "Cover" mean? 

Cover is the distance between the cadets in a column, normally measured by raising left arm

300

What rank is represented by three disks? 

Captain 

300

Why will points be deducted during Ammo Carry? 

a) Equipment is dropped or not properly placed

b) Equipment does not cross the lines at the end 

400

What are four counselling techniques? 

Suggesting Alternatives 

Recommending

Persuading

Advising 

Corrective Training 

Commanding 

400

Name four main objectives of JRTOC

a) Promote citizenship

b) Develop leadership

c) Communicate effectively

d) Improve physical fitness

e) Provide incentive to live drug-free

f) Strengthen positive self-motivation

g) Provide historic perspective of the military services

h) Work as a team

i) Graduate from high school



400

Describe the steps each squad would take when the command, “Open Ranks March,” is called.

a) 1st squad - 2 full steps forward

b) 2nd squad - 1 full step forward

c) 3rd squad - stands fast

d) 4th squad - 2 half steps backward

400

What rank is represented by three stripes up and one stripe down?

Staff Sergeant 

400

How many Cadets should be on a tire when competing in tire flips? 

5 cadets should be on one tire

500

What is the Four-Step Planning Process? 

1. Define the objective

2. Study the current situation 

3. List and examine possible courses of action 

4. Select the course of action best to achieve objective 

500

What are the colors of the United States flag and their significance?

a) Red: hardiness and valor

b) White: hope, purity, and innocence

c) Blue: loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

500

What does third squad do when "Counter-Column, March" is called? 

Third squad executes two short column lefts

500

What rank is represented by one Diamond? 

Major 

500

How many cadets should be participating in Rope Bridge during a competition? 

10 Cadets should be participating during this time.