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WorksheetsCustoms and Courtesies of JROTC
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.
the driver of the vehicle
the officer
whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic
you
Which of the following situations describe an incorrect way of displaying the United States Flag?
Flags on walls, windows, or buildings are displayed with the union to the observer's upper left.
In parades or processions with other flags, the United States flag is always carried at the far right of a row, or to the front and center a column.
On Memorial Day, the flag is displayed at half-staff until the end of the day when it is raised to the top of the staff, then solemnly lowered
In auditoriums, meeting halls, or chapels, the United States flag is displayed to the speaker's right as they face the audience.
Prior to an assembly in the gym, you are watching the color guard practice posting the colors. During one of their rehearsals, you observe a new Cadet, not in uniform, stand at attention and render a hand salute as the flag passes him. As a leader who believes in giving positive feedback or making on-the-spot corrections, what do you tell him?
You inform the Cadet that the proper procedure for showing respect indoors is to stand at attention and place his hand over his heart as the flag passes.
You inform the Cadet that he should call "Attention," then "Present, Arms" as the flag approaches, then "Order, Arms" after the flag has moved 6 paces past him.
You commend him for showing the flag the proper respect.
You inform the Cadet that the proper procedure for showing respect indoors, whether in uniform or not, is to stand at attention until the flag is six steps past him.
You have been directed to go to the teacher's lounge to greet a guest speaker for career day, Lieutenant Colonel Jones, and to escort him back to the JROTC Department. Your instructor told you that he will be easy to spot because "He is 6-foot-eight and should be in uniform." When you arrive at the teacher's lounge, you immediately spot LTC Jones but he is in civilian clothes. You should walk up to him, __________, and say, "_________________ I am here to escort you back to the JROTC Department. Please come with me."
stand at attention; Colonel Jones, my name is Cadet (your name), and
render a hand salute; Sir, my name is Cadet (your name), and
stand at attention; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,
render a hand salute; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,
In what year did the Continental Congress establish the first stars and stripes flag? *
1902
1845
1776
1777
In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.
50
12
13
52
The U.S. flag has changed many times over the years, partly because _______.
people argued about what design looked best
states, representing stars on the flag, were added to the union
congress passed different laws on how the stars should be arranged on the union
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written as a poem inspired by ______.
love of the 13 colonies
a battle during the War of 1812
the design of the U.S. flag
we where losing the war.
The flag should be flown with the union at the bottom.
True
False
The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.
during the 4th of July
whenever the national anthem is played
to honor visiting foreign officials
to honor the dead
When the U.S. flag is displayed with flags from other nations, the U.S. flag should be ______.
displayed in the center of all the flags
flown higher than other flags
displayed at the same height as other flags
the biggest flag
Cadet Barr wears glasses. When she salutes, she should touch the tip of her right forefinger to the upper right edge of her glasses.
True
False
When you are in uniform outside and the national anthem plays, you should stand at attention, salute, and ______.
run in doors
remove your hat if you are wearing one
drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention
face the source of the music
If you are wearing civilian clothes, you do NOT have to ______.
salute an officer
salute while saying the Pledge of Allegiance
stand at attention and salute when the national anthem plays
all of the choices
The U.S. flag is often called "The Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory." You might also hear it called ______.
Flag, pole, red, white and blue
the colors, standard, or ensign
the colors, halyard, or pennant
the colors, standard, or ensign
What is the definition of the word "courtesies"?
To have the ability within itself to move
A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served
Removing the case from the colors that are attached to a staff
Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks
Another word for a flagpole is ______.
staff
standard
bombardment
Patriotism
_______ is the common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.
Patriotism
Rise and shine
Courtesies
Esprit de corps
What is another word for an attack with bombs, explosive shells, or missiles?
War
Terrorism
Bombardment
Tanks
______ is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
Retreat
Reporting
Rise and shine
Reveille
If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.
the driver of the vehicle
the officer
whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic
you
