Galactic Leadership
This Grand Master of the Jedi Order famously said, "Do. Or do not. There is no try," emphasizing the importance of commitment in leadership.
Who is Master Yoda?
The Rebellion used this "cold weather" planet's harsh terrain as a natural defense for Echo Base.
What is Hoth?
These white-armored soldiers serve as the primary "enlisted" infantry force for the Galactic Empire.
What are Stormtroopers?
This "Corellian YT-1300 light freighter" is the primary transport for Han Solo and Chewbacca having completed the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs.
What is the Millennium Falcon?
This farm boy from Tatooine left his civilian life to become a Commander in the Rebel Alliance.
Who is Luke Skywalker?
Despite being the "villian," this Sith Lord demonstrated "Directing" leadership by maintaining strict discipline and clear (albeit harsh) expectations for his subordinates.
Who is Darth Vader?
To destroy the first Death Star, Luke Skywalker had to fly through this narrow feature, requiring high-speed precision and "target acquisition."
What is the Trench (or Trench Run)?
Grand Moff Tarkin's rank is signified by a "rank slide" on his chest consisting of these two colored squares.
What are Red and Blue?
This is the primary energy weapon used by both the Empire and the Rebellion, requiring basic marksmanship skills (which Stormtroopers famously lack).
What is a Blaster?
This former Stormtrooper (FN-2187) showed "Personal Courage" by defecting from the First Order to do what was right.
Who is Finn?
In A New Hope, this Princess and Senator showed "Leading by Example" when she took a blaster and joined the firefight during her own rescue from the Death Star.
Who is Princess Leia Organa?
The Battle of Endor involved a "Joint Operation" between the Rebel Fleet in space and this indigenous species on the forest moon's surface.
Who are the Ewoks?
Just like the JROTC Cadet Creed emphasizes "Patriotism," this short phrase is the standard greeting or blessing among members of the Rebel Alliance.
What is "May the Force be with you"?
These small, cylindrical droids like R2-D2 serve as "Maintenance and Navigational Technicians" for starfighters.
What are Astromech Droids?
This character serves as the "Executive Officer" to Han Solo on the Millennium Falcon.
Who is Chewbacca?
Captain Rex and Commander Cody hold these specific military ranks, which in the U.S. Army are responsible for the individual training and welfare of their soldiers.
What are Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)?
In The Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial Walkers (AT-ATs) represent this type of military unit, designed for heavy breakthroughs and armor superiority.
What is Armor (or Mechanized Infantry)?
In the Grand Army of the Republic, this color of markings on a Clone Trooper's Phase I armor originally signified the rank of Captain.
What is Red?
This moon-sized "Technological Terror" represents the Empire's ultimate "Force Projection" asset.
What is the Death Star?
He is the ace pilot of the Resistance and the owner of the loyal droid BB-8
Who is Poe Dameron?
This Admiral's famous line, "It's a trap!", is an example of a leader maintaining "Situational Awareness" during a tactical operation.
Who is Admiral Ackbar?
This term describes the Rebel Alliance's primary strategy: using small, mobile forces to strike at a larger, less-mobile enemy before retreating.
What is Guerilla Warfare (or Asymmetric Warfare)?
This is the name of the "code" or "ethics" followed by a Jedi, similar to the JROTC Core Values.
What is the Jedi Code?
This rare mineral/metal is used to create armor that can withstand lightsaber strikes, similar to how modern "Kevlar" protects soldiers.
What is Beskar (or Mandalorian Iron)?
This Mandalorian bounty hunter eventually learns that "Leadership" is not about the creed you follow, but the people you protect.
Who is Din Djarin?