JROTC LET 1 CH 1

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

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

• It teaches students about military history only.

• It prepares students for college and career readiness.

• It provides leadership training and citizenship development.

• It focuses only on physical fitness.

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

• the Army Chief of Staff

• the Secretary of Defense

• Congress

• the President

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

• memorize military ranks

The ______ of Army JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens.

• purpose

• mission

• benefit

• challenge

• goal

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

• leadership

• integrity

• patriotism

• discipline

The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.

• study history

• improve your grades

• learn to cook

• perform drills

• improve your physical fitness

The ______ chapter of the JROTC program will help you know your community, perform as a team, and become a more helpful citizen.

• team building

• drill and ceremony

• physical fitness

• service learning

• leadership

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.

Teamwork is the ability to work well with others towards a common goal. It is one of the hallmarks of Army JROTC. If you were describing some of the activities you do in JROTC to develop teamwork, what would you most likely be talking about?

• Classes that teach the dangers of substance abuse

• Drill and ceremonies, first aid, and map reading

• Goal-setting and financial planning

• The importance of diet and exercise in maintaining good health