WorksheetsCH 1 LE 3: Custom and Courtesies for Junior ROTC
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
How do many people in Asian countries greet other people?
by shaking hands
by bowing
by waving
by a fist bump
Why do people obey customs?
because it's the law
they dont want to be singled out
they help us get along with others
their parents made them follow traditions
What do military customs and courtesies, which go beyond basic politeness, help build?
morale and discipline
character and discipline
obedience and respect
honesty and trust
Where should we walk or sit, as part of military courtesy, when with individuals of higher rank or position?
behind these individuals
in front of these individuals
to the right of these individuals
to the left of these individuals
Why did soldiers, who were European free men, raise their right hands when they met?
the right hand is a symbol of honor
rising the right hand made the soldier feel superior to the person they met
to show that they held no weapons and that the meeting was friendly
the right hand was usually closer than the left to their weapon in case they quickly needed to get their weapon
What should you say when you salute an officer?
"Greetings officer"
"Hello" followed by their rank, such as " Hello Colonel"
You should not say anything when saluting
"Good morning (afternoon or evening) sir/ ma'am"
Where should your arm be, shoulder to elbow, when executing a salute
parallel to the ground
at a 115 degree angle to the ground
close to your side
pointing toward the person you are saluting
The person who is saluted always returns the salute, unless under what condition?
when you are in a seated
when saluted by someone of a lower rank
when the right hand cannot be freed, as in carrying packages
when saluted by someone outdoors
Which song requires the rendering of a salute when heard outdoors?
the anthem of any military branch
America the beautiful
the national anthem
stars and stripes forever
What should a work detail group do when meeting an officer?
the entire group should stop what they are doing and all salute the officer
the person in charge of the work detail group should salute for the entire group
the two senior members of the work detail should salute the officer
since the group is working, the entire group should verbally greet the officer.
What can happen to military members for disgracing the uniform through bad conduct or by violating the regulations that govern wearing of the uniform?
they can be prohibited from wearing the uniform in the future.
they can have their rank rasied
they can be assigned to unpleasant duties
they can be court martialed
What does using your electronic device while an officer or NCO is talking to you show?
having something in common with the officer who may have a similar electronic device
that the officer doesn't realize they should wait to talk to you until you done using your electronic device
disrespect for authority and higher-ranking service members
that you are very important
What often causes quarrels and disputes, and is therefore considered taboo?
gossip
courtesy
manners
customs
When is it OK for JROTC cadets or instructor use profanity?
when they lose their temper
when addressing junior ranking members of the unit
during informal discussions
never
Which was the first country to use the 24-hour clock?
The United States
Italy
England
Russia
How does the US military refer to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?
military time
official time
zulu time
navy time
T or F-The hand salute is a military custom that began in the 20th century.
True
False
T or F-You must be in one of the following positions before rendering the salute: standing at
attention or marching at attention.
True
False
T or F- Officers in civilian clothes must always be saluted.
True
False
Cadets need to remember that the ____ of JROTC, along with the unit's morale. must come first
mission
goal
answer
health
Customs serve as keys to proper behavior in both _________ and _________ life.
military and civilian
school and work
work and love
love and military
What are the three separate steps into which the reporting process is broken down?
entrance, reporting and departure
arrival, conversation, leaving
beginning salute, discussion, ending salute
opening, issue review, summary
What should you do if you are in a parked vehicle and an officer, who is not in the vehicle,
speaks to you?
keep your hands on the wheel and reply with a loud voice
invite the officer to enter your vehicle
remain in your vehicle, salute the officer and then reply
get out of the vehicle before speaking or replying
Which of the following go hand in hand?
privilege and responsibility
privilege and honor
responsibility and obedience
courtesy and honor
CASE STUDY-Kim is talking on her cell phone while sitting in a room with other cadets. The other cadets
are having informal discussions. Kim is the first to notice that an officer enters the room. What
should Kim do?
quietly leave the room so that her cell phone call is not a disturbance
put her cell phone down and call the group to attention
immediately stand and lower her voice so her cell phone conversation will not be heard
continue with her call and wait until the officer tells them what to do
