How to use a ruler

1. Which statements is TRUE concerning the basic ruler?

• A. The “(quote) symbol represents centimeters

• B. The "(quote) symbol represents inches

• C. The “(quote) symbol represents feet

• D. The “(quote) symbol represents decimeters

2. Where is the JROTC bar (J-bar) insignia placed on the Naval Service Uniform (NSU)?

• A. 7/8” inch from the right collar tip, centered

• B. 7/8” inch from the left collar tip, centered

• C. 1 and 7/8“ inch from left collar tip, centered

• D. 1 and 7/8“ inch from the right collar tip, centered

3. Where is the name tag placed on the female NSU Khaki Overblouse?

• A. Placed on the right side approximately 6 and 1/4”inch down from the intersection of the front seam and should seam and centered over the front seam

• B. Placed on the right side parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 6 and 1/4”inch above and centered on the pocket button hole

• C. Placed on the left side approximately 6 and 1/4”inch down from the intersection of the front seam and should seam and centered over the front seam

• D. Placed on the right side approximately 6 and 1/4”inch up from the intersection of the front seam and should seam and centered over the front seam

4. Where are ranks worn on the Naval Service Uniform (NSU)?

• A. 1/4" inch above the name tag

• B. 3/4“ inch above the right pocket

• C. 1-7/8“ inches from the tip of the left collar of the shirt or coat

• D. 1-7/8“ inches from the tip of the right collar of the shirt or coat

5. On the typical customary (English) ruler what is the basic (smallest) unit of measurement?

• A. 1/16" inch

• B. 1/32" inch

• C. 1/64" inch

• D. 1/8" inch

6. Which statements is TRUE concerning the basic ruler?

• A. The symbol ' (apostrophe) represents centimeters

• B. The symbol ' (apostrophe) represents inches

• C. The symbol ' (apostrophe) represents decimeters

• D. The symbol ' (apostrophe) represents feet

7. How many types of rulers are used most commonly used in the U.S. today?

• A. Five (5) types of ruler called Monarchs, Emperor or Empress, Duke or Grand Duke, Emir, and Sultan

• B. Two (2) types for either English (inches) or Metric (millimeters or centimeters) units of measurement

• C. One (1) called the Imperial ruler only made of metal used to measure a variety of lengths in inches

• D. One (1) called the Metric system which is the universal unit of measurement outside the US

8. The NJROTC CADET FIELD MANUAL (Orange Monster) is a good reference on how to wear the uniform correctly. Using the ruler fits into the NJROTC Uniform Regulation contained where in the Cadet Field Manual?

• A. Chapter 5, page FM-79

• B. Appendix 2, page FM-82

• C. Chapter 1, page FM-5

• D. Chapter 3, FM-4

9. Where is the name tag placed on the male NSU Khaki Shirt?

• A. Placed on the right side parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/4”inch above and centered on the pocket button hole

• B. Placed on the right side parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/8”inch above and centered on the pocket button hole

• C. Placed on the left side parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/4”inch above and centered on the pocket button hole

• D. Placed on the right side parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 6 and 1/4”inch above and centered on the pocket button hole

10. Which statements is TRUE concerning the basic ruler?

• A. Make sure you read the ruler from left to right.

• B. If you are measuring something, align it with the left side of the ruler on the zero (0) mark

• C. Where the object ends on the right, will be its measurement in inches

• D. All of the above