U1C1L3 Moving Up in Army JROTC - Rank and Structure Q 1-22

1. (U1C1L3:Q1) From highest to lowest, what is the correct order of Cadet officer ranks?

• a

• b

• c

• d

2. (U1C1L3:Q2) If you met a Cadet with this rank, how should you greet him?

• a

• b

• c

• d

3. (U1C1L3:Q3) As a new Cadet, you are being introduced to your chain of command. The person wearing this rank is most likely your ___________________.

• a

• b

• c

• d

4. (U1C1L3:Q4) Your job is to make sure the Battalion Commander's guidance is understood and acted on by the Company Commanders and the Battalion Staff. You also manage the staff so that all of the different staff sections coordinate and work with each other to advise the Commander, plan projects and activities, perform administrative duties, maintain security, and issue property.

What is your position in the Battalion?

• A) Adjutant (S-1)

• B) Battalion Coordinating Staff Officer

• C) Battalion Command Sergeant Major

• D) Executive Officer (XO)

5. (U1C1L3:Q5) You have just been appointed as the new Commander of your JROTC Company. During your assumption of command, you found that your company's personnel records and training schedules are a mess.

You know that your battalion has the correct records and schedules, so you request copies of them from your Battalion ______ and ______.

• A) S-1 (Adjutant); S-2 (Information & Security)

• B) S-1 (Adjutant); S-3 (Operations)

• C) S-2 (Information & Security); S-3 (Operations)

• D) S-3 (Operations); S-4 (Logistics)

6. (U1C1L3:G1) True or False:

In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of the pyramid is a chain of command.

• true

• false

7. (U1C1L3:G2) Define "chain of command."

• A) Number of immediate subordinates under one's control.

• B) The succession of leaders through which authority passes down the ranks.

• C) The pyramid of authority.

• D) The rank or grade held by a Cadet JROTC member.

8. (U1C1L3:G3) What is the purpose of using the chain of command?

• A) To prevent lawsuits against enlisted personnel.

• B) To limit the number of individuals in one's span of control.

• C) To ensure the unity of a command.

• D) It ensures that all members are working together as a team to accomplish their individual tasks and those of the unit.

9. (U1C1L3:G4) Define "span of control."

• A) The number of immediate subordinates, one commander, or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct.

• B) Synonymous with chain of command.

• C) The duties of the S-2, who is responsible for staff matters pertaining to security.

• D) The number of supervisors one answers to in any given day.

10. (U1C1L3:G5) The two terms used by the military to classify soldiers are ___________ and __________.

• A) Rank and grade

• B) Officer and enlisted

• C) Male and female

• D) Retired and active duty