RISD RISD Academic Competition - Individual

U1C1L1:F1 One of the outcomes of the Army JROTC program is to get young people to join the Army after they have completed high school.

• True
• False

U1C1L1:H1 Which of the following responses is the most informative about the mission and purpose of JROTC?

• "We learn military skills as future soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for our armed forces."
• "We develop our personal growth skills and participate in leadership situations."
• "We participate in an alternative method of normal classroom learning."
• "We save our future employers training dollars by learning leadership skills in JROTC."

U1C1L1:Q1 The Army JROTC began in 1916 when ______ passed the National Defense Act.

• the Army Chief of Staff
• the Secretary of Defense
• Congress

U1C1L1:Q2 One of the outcomes of the Army JROTC program is for Cadets to ______.

• graduate high school with skills needed to excel in additional career/education training
• be prepared to defend our nation
• appreciate the role of the Army in performing physical fitness exercises

U1C1L1:Q4 The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character, and ______.

• leadership
• integrity
• patriotism

U1C1L1:Q7 If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose of JROTC?

• "We expect to learn military skills as future soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for our armed forces. That's the purpose of JROTC."
• "We expect to develop our personal growth skills as we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens. That's the mission of JROTC."
• "We expect to participate in an alternative method of normal classroom learning. That's the purpose of JROTC."
• "We expect to save our future employers training dollars by learning leadership skills in JROTC. That's the mission of JROTC."

U1C1L2:H1 Advancement to higher ranks and grades in the Army JROTC program is based on which of the following attributes?

• ability, skill and potential
• experience, seniority and skill
• grade level, ability and seniority
• skill, grade level and experience

U1C1L2:Q3 In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of the pyramid is a chain of command.

• True
• False

U1C1L2:Q4 Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority.

• Positional authority, expert authority, and peer authority
• Authority of expertise, authority of association, and positional authority
• Unity of command, span of control, and chain of custody
• Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command

U1C1L2:Q6 Explain the difference between the military terms "rank" and "grade."

• Rank is a title indicating a Soldier's position and responsibility, while grade is a letter/number combination denoting a Soldier's pay rate.
• Rank applies only to enlisted Soldiers, while grade applies to officers.
• Rank is from O-2 to O-6, while grade is from PFC to E-8.
• Rank has to do with a drill movement, while grade refers to LET level.