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JROTC FOUNDATIONS

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

team work

b)

leadership

c)

integrity

d)

patriotism

2.

Being the only one of its kind is the definition of ______.

a)

unique

b)

mantle

c)

self-esteem

3.

______ are favorable or advantageous circumstances or combination of circumstances.

a)

Opportunities

b)

Challenges

c)

Mantles

4.

The ______ officially created the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of which Junior ROTC is a part.

a)

JROTC Law of 1916

b)

National Defense Act

c)

National Youth Defense Training Act

5.

To ______ is to provide a need or a purpose that causes a person to want to do something.

a)

motivate

b)

challenge

c)

lead

6.

A specific job given to a person or group of persons to accomplish is called a(n) ______.

a)

mission

b)

opportunity

c)

challenge

7.

______ is an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

a)

Mantle

b)

Leadership

c)

Inheritance

8.

______ is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired.

a)

Team building

b)

Service learning

c)

Leadership

9.

JROTC is a program that teaches high school students the values of good citizenship while giving them an introduction to the U.S. Army. The letters JROTC stand for ______.

a)

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

b)

Junior Results Ongoing Testing Corps

c)

Junior Reserve Outcome Training Corps

10.

______ arouse the interest of one's actions or efforts.

a)

Leadership

b)

Challenges

c)

Opportunities

11.

A high school student enrolled in the leadership and citizenship activities through Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is called a ______.

a)

Cadet

b)

mantle

c)

junior soldier

12.

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

a)

service learning

b)

team building

c)

leadership

13.

The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.

a)

perform drills

b)

improve your grades

c)

improve your physical fitness

14.

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

a)

benefit

b)

challenge

c)

mission

15.

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

a)

graduate high school with skills needed to excel in additional career/education training

b)

be prepared to defend our nation

c)

appreciate the role of the Army in performing physical fitness exercises

16.

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

a)

the Army Chief of Staff

b)

the Secretary of Defense

c)

Congress

17.

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

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A uniform is (was) ______.

a)

a distinctive mode of dress

b)

required to be worn to all JROTC classes

c)

first worn by the British Navy

d)

the act of everyone wearing exactly the same thing

19.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"A group of people approximating one-half of a squad and normally led by a junior noncommissioned officer."

a)

Squad

b)

Team

c)

Succession

d)

Subordinate

20.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"The order of persons next in line for an office or rank that is held by another."

a)

Squad

b)

Team

c)

Succession

d)

Subordinate

21.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"A person lower in rank or grade."

a)

Squad

b)

Team

c)

Succession

d)

Subordinate

22.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"The smallest unit in the Army organization composed of a varying number of personnel, depending on the type of element, and led by a noncommissioned officer."

a)

Squad

b)

Team

c)

Succession

d)

Subordinate

23.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"The physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object."

a)

Sized

b)

Hemmed

c)

Fitted

d)

Tarnished

24.

Choose the words that best complete the sentence below.


______ are a pair of broad pieces of stiffened cloth worn on uniforms to display the ______ of grade.

a)

Shoulder marks, insignia

b)

Ranks, precedence

c)

Shoulder boards, chevron

d)

Ferrules, insignia

25.

Choose the word that best describes the scenario below.


Sandy spilled soda on the floor at lunch when no one was looking. Instead of leaving the mess, she cleaned it up. By doing this, what was Sandy taking for her actions?

a)

Unit awards

b)

Individual awards

c)

Responsibility

d)

Athletic awards

26.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"A subdivision of a company-size military unit normally consisting of two or more squads or sections; the leader is usually a first lieutenant

a)

Platoon

b)

Company

c)

Battalion

d)

Enlisted

27.

A(n) ______ is a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit.

a)

A(n) ______ is a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit.

b)

flow chart

c)

company chart

d)

line chart

e)

organizational chart

28.

In an organization, ______ or more people combine their efforts to do a job.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

five

d)

ten

29.

Choose the antonym for the word below.


nonsubdued

a)

Bright

b)

Dull

c)

Shiny

d)

Polished

30.

Choose the word that best describes the scenario below.


Robin is to receive the Personal Appearance Ribbon today. What type of award is this?

a)

Commitment

b)

Motivation

c)

Decoration

d)

Military

31.

What is the definition of the word "ferrule"?

a)

A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying

b)

A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle

c)

A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface

d)

An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate grade or rank

32.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"Relating to or constituting the part of the military force subordinate to officers."

a)

Platoon

b)

Company

c)

Battalion

d)

Enlisted

33.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"A subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons."

a)

Platoon

b)

Company

c)

Battalion

d)

Enlisted

34.

______ is the status of a person loyal to a nation, entitled to its rights and protection, while also assuming some responsibilities for service to the nation.

a)

Naturalized

b)

Immigrant

c)

Citizenship

d)

Loyalist

35.

What is the definition of the word "chevron"?

a)

A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying

b)

A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle

c)

A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface

d)

An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank

36.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"To cut or divide into two equal parts."

a)

Nap

b)

Precedence

c)

Bisecting

d)

Align

37.

Choose the word that best matches the definition below.


"A military unit made up of two or more companies or batteries and a headquarters that is commanded by a lieutenant colonel, is the smallest unit to have staff, and is administratively self-sufficient."

a)

Platoon

b)

Company

c)

Battalion

d)

Enlisted

38.

What are the two main categories of individual awards given to Cadets for superior performance?

a)

Institutional and national awards

b)

Personal recognition and public recognition awards

c)

Merit unit awards and scholastic excellence awards

d)

Team and squad awards

39.

Explain the difference between the military terms "rank" and "grade."

a)

Rank is a title indicating a Soldier's position and responsibility, while grade is a letter/number combination denoting a Soldier's pay rate.

b)

Rank applies only to enlisted Soldiers, while grade applies to officers.

c)

Rank is from O-2 to O-6, while grade is from PFC to E-8.

d)

Rank has to do with a drill movement, while grade refers to LET level.

40.

Name three factors that affect personal appearance.

a)

Height, weight, and blood pressure

b)

Tidy hair, clean fingernails, and good posture

c)

Age, income, and race

d)

All of the choices

41.

The uniform is allowed to be worn during the following activity:

a)

Student demonstration

b)

Ushering

c)

Hitchhiking

d)

Political events

42.

Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority.

a)

Positional authority, expert authority, and peer authority

b)

Authority of expertise, authority of association, and positional authority

c)

Unity of command, span of control, and chain of custody

d)

Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command

43.

Who is responsible for the overall function and management of a Junior ROTC unit?

a)

The Cadet Command

b)

The school principal

c)

The senior JROTC instructor

d)

The battalion commander

44.

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

a)

true

b)

false

45.

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

a)

War

b)

Terrorism

c)

Bombardment

46.

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

a)

Reveille

b)

Rise and shine

c)

Reporting

47.

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

a)

true

b)

false

48.

______ 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)

Courtesies

c)

Esprit de corps

49.

Another word for a flagpole is ______.

a)

staff

b)

standard

c)

bombardment

50.

When the flag is flown in the middle of a flagpole, it is said to be at ______.

a)

half-pole

b)

mid-staff

c)

half-staff

51.

What is a pennant?

a)

A flag

b)

A ceremony

c)

A part of the staff

52.

What do you call a rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering?

a)

Pennant

b)

Staff

c)

Halyard

53.

What is the definition of the word "courtesies"?

a)

To have the ability within itself to move

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

54.

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

a)

the colors, standard, or ensign

b)

the colors, halyard, or pennant

c)

the colors, halyard, or staff

55.

When you carry a weapon or the equipment pertaining to a weapon, you are considered to be ______.

a)

under arms

b)

part of the esprit de corps

c)

participating in a ceremony

d)

a bombardment

56.

A song of gladness, praise, devotion, or patriotism is called ______.

a)

an anthem

b)

a standard

c)

a pop tune

57.

The upper left part of the U.S. flag is called the ______.

a)

union

b)

standard

c)

halyard

58.

Behaviors and procedures that were developed over many years are called ______.

a)

standards

b)

courtesies

c)

customs

59.

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)

you

b)

the officer

c)

the driver of the vehicle

d)

whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic

60.

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

61.

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

a)

face the source of the music

b)

remove your hat if you are wearing one

c)

drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention

62.

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

63.

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

a)

flown higher than other flags

b)

displayed in the center of all the flags

c)

displayed at the same height as other flags

64.

The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.

a)

to honor the dead

b)

to honor visiting foreign officials

c)

whenever the national anthem is played

65.

If the flag is displayed flat on a wall, where should the union be?

a)

Upper right

b)

Lower right

c)

Upper left

66.

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

a)

true

b)

false

67.

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

68.

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

69.

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

70.

The response a host receives from you that tells them you will attend or not attend a function is a(n) ______.

a)

Dining-In

b)

RSVP

c)

good idea

d)

monopoly

71.

A military officer, the school principal, or a government official (such as a senator or mayor), are ______ at a JROTC Cadet Ball or Dining-In event.

a)

hosts

b)

important

c)

dignitaries

d)

not invited

72.

______ are widespread customs accepted as socially correct ways of acting.

a)

Manners

b)

Etiquette

c)

Protocol

d)

Foundations

73.

A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited is known as ______.

a)

Dining-In

b)

Dining-Out

c)

comradeship

d)

martial

74.

If you do not normally speak a ______ or flowery language, you should not write in that way in a thank you note.

a)

repast

b)

protocol

c)

martial

d)

stilted

75.

______ are name cards for a formal dinner.

a)

Place cards

b)

Tines

c)

Stilted

d)

Martial

76.

A ______ is a group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a social function.

a)

curtly

b)

repast

c)

protocol

d)

receiving line

77.

______ is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society.

a)

Dining-Out

b)

Etiquette

c)

Receiving line

d)

Stag

78.

A formal military dinner for military members only is known as ______.

a)

Dining-In

b)

Dining-Out

c)

protocol

d)

stilted

79.

You shouldn't ______ or take control of a conversation.

a)

sorbet

b)

repast

c)

protocol

d)

monopolize

80.

After the formal event is over, to whom should you write a thank you note?

a)

The event host

b)

Special guests or dignitaries

c)

Sponsoring organizations

d)

All of the choices

81.

It is polite to RSVP to an invitation within ______ day(s).

a)

one

b)

two or three

c)

four or five

d)

seven to ten

82.

What is the first rule in social correspondence?

a)

Candor

b)

Sincerity

c)

Simplicity

d)

Conciseness

83.

Where should you place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?

a)

To the right of your plate

b)

On your chair

c)

On the floor below your chair

d)

Above your plate

84.

Where should you place a piece of silverware when you are not using it?

a)

Back on the table in the same position

b)

With the tip resting on the plate and the handle on the table

c)

Separated across the top of your plate

d)

Across the bread plate

85.

Which rule should you follow to receive awards or recognition?

a)

Offer the right hand to receive the award

b)

Offer the left hand to receive the award

c)

Wait to be instructed on how to receive the award

d)

Salute prior to receiving the award

86.

Which of the following should you do when shaking hands?

a)

Look for someone to whom you can introduce them while shaking hands

b)

Stand at attention and only offer your hand when the other person puts their hand out

c)

Maintain eye contact with the person whose hand you are shaking

d)

Look at the other person's name badge so you know their name

87.

As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).

a)

true

b)

false

88.

The guest of honor for your Dining-Out asks, "What's the order in the receiving line?"

"What should you tell her?"

a)

You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

b)

The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

c)

The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host's spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

d)

The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.

89.

What is "etiquette"?

a)

Formal English food

b)

Behaviors based on rules of a polite society

c)

The proper way to wear a military uniform

d)

Parents' support for public education