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Customs and Courtesies of JROTC

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.

a)

the driver of the vehicle

b)

the officer

c)

whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic

d)

you

2.

Which of the following situations describe an incorrect way of displaying the United States Flag?

a)

Flags on walls, windows, or buildings are displayed with the union to the observer's upper left.

b)

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.

c)

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

d)

In auditoriums, meeting halls, or chapels, the United States flag is displayed to the speaker's right as they face the audience.

3.

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?

a)

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.

b)

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.

c)

You commend him for showing the flag the proper respect.

d)

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.

4.

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."

a)

stand at attention; Colonel Jones, my name is Cadet (your name), and

b)

render a hand salute; Sir, my name is Cadet (your name), and

c)

stand at attention; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,

d)

render a hand salute; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,

5.

In what year did the Continental Congress establish the first stars and stripes flag? *

a)

1902

b)

1845

c)

1776

d)

1777

6.

In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.

a)

50

b)

12

c)

13

d)

52

7.

The U.S. flag has changed many times over the years, partly because _______.

a)

people argued about what design looked best

b)

states, representing stars on the flag, were added to the union

c)

congress passed different laws on how the stars should be arranged on the union

8.

The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written as a poem inspired by ______.

a)

love of the 13 colonies

b)

a battle during the War of 1812

c)

the design of the U.S. flag

d)

we where losing the war.

9.

The flag should be flown with the union at the bottom.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.

a)

during the 4th of July

b)

whenever the national anthem is played

c)

to honor visiting foreign officials

d)

to honor the dead

11.

When the U.S. flag is displayed with flags from other nations, the U.S. flag should be ______.

a)

displayed in the center of all the flags

b)

flown higher than other flags

c)

displayed at the same height as other flags

d)

the biggest flag

12.

Cadet Barr wears glasses. When she salutes, she should touch the tip of her right forefinger to the upper right edge of her glasses.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When you are in uniform outside and the national anthem plays, you should stand at attention, salute, and ______.

a)

run in doors

b)

remove your hat if you are wearing one

c)

drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention

d)

face the source of the music

14.

If you are wearing civilian clothes, you do NOT have to ______.

a)

salute an officer

b)

salute while saying the Pledge of Allegiance

c)

stand at attention and salute when the national anthem plays

d)

all of the choices

15.

The U.S. flag is often called "The Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory." You might also hear it called ______.

a)

Flag, pole, red, white and blue

b)

the colors, standard, or ensign

c)

the colors, halyard, or pennant

d)

the colors, standard, or ensign

16.

What is the definition of the word "courtesies"?

a)

To have the ability within itself to move

b)

A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served

c)

Removing the case from the colors that are attached to a staff

d)

Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks

17.

Another word for a flagpole is ______.

a)

staff

b)

standard

c)

bombardment

d)

Patriotism

18.

_______ 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.

a)

Patriotism

b)

Rise and shine

c)

Courtesies

d)

Esprit de corps

19.

What is another word for an attack with bombs, explosive shells, or missiles?

a)

War

b)

Terrorism

c)

Bombardment

d)

Tanks

20.

______ is the signal for the start of the official duty day.

a)

Retreat

b)

Reporting

c)

Rise and shine

d)

Reveille

21.

If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.

a)

the driver of the vehicle

b)

the officer

c)

whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic

d)

you