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WorksheetsUnit 1 Lead Team
Total questions: 216
Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
T or F: The mission of JROTC is to train citizen soldiers for the future of the U.S.
True
False
One of the goals of the JROTC curriculum is to encourage students to graduate from _____________.
college
high school
basic training
two-year colleges
Name the congressional act that launched the JROTC program.
The Civil Rights Act
The No Child Left Behind Act
The National Fitness Act
The National Defense Act of 1916
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
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."
The ______ chapter of the JROTC program will help you know your community, perform as a team, and become a more helpful citizen.
service learning
team building
leadership
The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you ______.
perform drills
improve your grades
improve your physical fitness
The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character,
and ______.
leadership
integrity
patriotism
The ______ of Army JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens.
benefit
challenge
mission
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
The Army JROTC began in 1916 when ______ passed the National Defense Act.
the Army Chief of Staff
the Secretary of Defense
Congress
Being the only one of its kind is the definition of ______.
unique
mantle
self-esteem
______ are favorable or advantageous circumstances or combination of circumstances.
Opportunities
Challenges
Mantles
The ______ officially created the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of which Junior ROTC is a part.
JROTC Law of 1916
National Defense Act
National Youth Defense Training Act
To ______ is to provide a need or a purpose that causes a person to want to do
something.
motivate
challenge
lead
A specific job given to a person or group of persons to accomplish is called a(n) ______.
mission
opportunity
challenge
______ is an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.
Mantle
Leadership
Inheritance
______ is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired.
Team building
Service learning
Leadership
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 ______.
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Junior Results Ongoing Testing Corps
Junior Reserve Outcome Training Corps
______ arouse the interest of one's actions or efforts.
Leadership
Challenges
Opportunities
A high school student enrolled in the leadership and citizenship activities through
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is called a ______.
Cadet
mantle
junior soldier
What are the two main categories of individual awards given to Cadets for superior
performance?
Institutional and national awards
Personal recognition and public recognition awards
Merit unit awards and scholastic excellence awards
Team and squad awards
Explain the difference between the military terms "rank" and "grade."
Rank is a title indicating a Soldier's position and responsibility, while grade is a letter/number combination denoting a Soldier's pay rate.
Rank applies only to enlisted Soldiers, while grade applies to officers.
Rank is from O-2 to O-6, while grade is from PFC to E-8.
Rank has to do with a drill movement, while grade refers to
LET level.
Name three factors that affect personal appearance.
Height, weight, and blood pressure
Tidy hair, clean fingernails, and good posture
Age, income, and race
All of the choices
The uniform is allowed to be worn during the following activity:
Student demonstration
Ushering
Hitchhiking
Political events
Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority.
Positional authority, expert authority, and peer authority
Authority of expertise, authority of association, and positional authority
Unity of command, span of control, and chain of custody
Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command
Who is responsible for the overall function and management of a Junior ROTC unit?
The Cadet Command
The school principal
The senior JROTC instructor
The battalion commander
In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of the pyramid is a chain of command.
True
False
A uniform is (was) ______.
a distinctive mode of dress
required to be worn to all JROTC classes
first worn by the British Navy
the act of everyone wearing exactly the same thing
"A group of people approximating one-half of a squad and normally led by a junior noncommissioned officer."
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
What word completes this analogy?
tarnish
divide
align
shining
"The order of persons next in line for an office or rank that is held by another."
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
"A person lower in rank or grade."
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
"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."
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
"The physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object."
Sized
Hemmed
Fitted
Tarnished
______ are a pair of broad pieces of stiffened cloth worn on uniforms to display the ______ of grade.
Shoulder marks, insignia
Ranks, precedence
Shoulder boards, chevron
Ferrules, insignia
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?
Unit awards
Individual awards
Responsibility
Athletic awards
"A subdivision of a company-size military unit normally consisting of two or more squads or sections; the leader is usually a first lieutenant."
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
A(n) ______ is a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit.
flow chart
company chart
line chart
organizational chart
In an organization, ______ or more people combine their efforts to do a job.
one
two
five
vt
nonsubdued
Bright
Dull
Shiny
Polished
Robin is to receive the Personal Appearance Ribbon today. What type of award is this?
Commitment
Motivation
Decoration
Military
Choose the word that completes the red box in the title of this image.
Chevron
Shoulder marks
Insignia
Giglines
Choose the uniform where you would not wear a gray beret.
A
B
C
What is the definition of the word "ferrule"?
A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle
A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface
An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate grade or rank
"Relating to or constituting the part of the military force subordinate to officers."
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
"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."
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
Choose the image showing an "Army Combat Uniform (ACU)."
A
B
C
Choose the image showing a "Class B Uniform."
A
B
C
Choose the image showing a "Class A Uniform."
A
B
C
______ 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.
Naturalized
Immigrant
Citizenship
Loyalist
What is the definition of the word "chevron"?
A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle
A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface
An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank
"To cut or divide into two equal parts."
Nap
Precedence
Bisecting
Align
"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."
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
Place the following Institutional Award categories in order, starting with the highest order of merit
a. Military awards
b. Academic Awards
c. Miscellaneous Awards
d. Athletic Awards
b, a, d, c
a, c, b, d
d, a, c, b
c, d, a, b
In accordance with the uniform regulations found in CCR-145-2, in which of the following scenarios is the wearing of the military uniform permissible?
Cadet Jones was invited to join a group of JROTC Air Force Cadets who are taking a field trip that includes a short flight on an Air Force plane.
Cadet Hastings is attending a ceremony honoring veterans at a political rally.
Cadet Moore is on her way to school
Cadet Vonning volunteered to "get out the vote" at his high school by passing out information about polling places and times.
Cadet Simm's car has broken down; he's hitchhiking to get a ride to school.
Advancement to higher ranks and grades in the Army JROTC program is based on which of the following attributes?
ability, skill and potential
experience, seniority and skill
grade level, ability and seniority
skill, grade level and experience
How are gun salutes rendered to the president and vice president?
The president receives a 19-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 17-gun salute.
The president receives a 21-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 19-gun salute.
The president receives a 21-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 17-gun salute.
The president and the vice president both receive 21-gun salutes.
A common courtesy when an officer enters the office or classroom for the first time of the day is to ____________.
stand up
stand and salute
order "post"
call the room to attention
What are "ruffles and flourishes"?
Fringe on the edge of flags.
A nickname given the gold braid on an officer's dress blue hat.
A drum and bugle salute, usually used to honor military or civilian officials.
Another name for a 21-gun salute.
A ______________ salute is used to honor civil or military officials from the U.S. or foreign countries.
cannon
gun
hand
none of the above
What is the primary purpose of a hand salute today?
To distinguish officers from enlisted personnel.
To reveal that you are not holding a weapon.
To show non-military respect for their civilian positions.
To indicate respect for those in positions of authority.
What is a "mess" in military jargon?
A group of persons in the military who regularly eat meals together or the place where such meals are served.
The results of a badly executed drill maneuver.
Presenting oneself to a person of higher rank.
A drum and bugle salute usually used to honor officials.
T or F: The position of honor dictates that those of lower rank walk, sit, or ride to the left of those with senior rank.
True
False
Explain the "position of honor".
Sitting in the center of a head table at a military social function.
A military courtesy of keeping people of senior rank or status to your right while walking or sitting.
The position a senior ranking officer takes as the first person in a receiving line.
Presenting oneself to a person of senior rank.
When is it appropriate to call a room to attention?
When those in the room should be silent.
When announcements are made over a public address system.
When the battalion Cadet executive officer enters the room.
When an officer enters the office for the first time each day.
_____________ is requesting and obtaining permission to speak to a senior officer or being notified that a senior officer wants to speak with you.
"Requesting"
"Reporting"
"Chain of command"
"Saluting"
Name three instances under which you must salute.
When you are in uniform and you hear the national anthem; when the colors pass you; during official greetings
During official greetings; during reveille and retreat; during the rendering of honors
When first uncasing or later when casing the colors; when pledging allegiance outdoors and in uniform; when reporting
All of the above
T or F: You should not render a salute on buses or trains, in stores or theatres, while indoors, or while both parties are in civilian clothes.
True
False
T or F: You must render the salute to all commissioned and warrant officers as well as non-commissioned and petty officers.
True
False
T or F: The President and Vice President receive a 21-gun salute as a matter of courtesy.
True
False
What is the purpose of a cannon salute?
To honor civil or military officials from the U.S. or foreign countries
To memorialize a military official upon his or her death
To alert drivers that a funeral cavalcade will soon be moving
To honor non-commissioned and petty officers
During an indoor ceremony, Cadets do not salute a flag unless they are under arms. Define the term "under arms".
Wearing shoulder boards or a Class B uniform shirt
Standing in a formation
Carrying a weapon or equipment pertaining to a weapon
Surrounded by others who are carrying sabers
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key wrote it in 1814
Martha Washington wrote it in 1777
George Washington wrote it in 1789
Mary Todd Lincoln wrote it in 1861
T or F: When a flag is properly folded, only the blue field with stars will be visible.
True
False
Where is the U.S. flag carried when in procession with other flags?
The U.S. flag should be on the right of the audience.
The U.S. flag should stand higher than other flags.
The U.S. flag is on the far right of the row of marching persons or in the front and center position if it is in a line of flags.
The U.S. flag should be carried in front of, not in line with, other flags.
When displaying the flags of two or more nations, how are they hung?
With the U.S. flag on top
With the U.S. flag below the guest nation's flag
From separate flagstaffs or poles of the same height and size
With the U.S. flag on the right
When raising and lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, what is the process?
The flag should be raised to only half-staff and all other flags should be below it.
On both raising and lowering the flag, it must first be raised to its peak position.
Either the U.S. Congress or the President can order the flag to half-staff.
When the flag is flown at half-staff, it is a sign the nation is in mourning.
What does the color red on the U.S. flag symbolize?
It represents six of the original 13 colonies
The blood that was shed at Valley Forge
Hardiness and valor
Hope, purity, and innocence
What does the color white on the U.S. flag symbolize?
Seven of the original 13 colonies
Hardiness and valor
Reverence for God, loyalty, and justice
Hope, purity, and innocence
What are the orders a commander calls to a formation of Cadets when colors are about to pass by?
"Attention" and "To the flag"
"Attention" and "To the flag"
"To the flag" and "Present, Arms"
The commander orders "Attention" and "Present, Arms" when the
colors are within six steps of the unit
What is the "union" on the U.S. flag?
The emblem on the flag symbolizing the southern states.
The emblem on the flag symbolizing the northern states.
The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the U.S. flag.
The emblem on a flag symbolizing discord in our nation's history.
What is the proper way to raise and lower a U.S. flag?
It should be raised ceremoniously and lowered briskly.
It always should pause at half-mast for a brief moment.
It should be raised and lowered in a hurry to keep it from getting dirty.
It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
When outdoors but not in formation, how and when do you show respect for the flag when you walk past it?
You come to a full stop, come to attention, and render a hand salute.
You should turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when you pass within six steps of the flag.
You turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when ten steps from the flag, holding the hand salute until you are ten steps past the flag.
None of the above
The terms "colors," "standard," and "ensign" are all synonyms for ______________.
the flag
an officer's rank
enlisted ranks
patriotic bunting
What do the colors on the U.S. flag represent?
White represents Northern States; Red represents Southern states; Blue represents the Union
Blue represents hope, purity, and innocence; White represents hardiness and valor; Red represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice
White represents death; Red represents rebellion; Blue represents clear skies of freedom
WhitWhite represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies
The blood lost in the Civil War
The thirteen original signers of the Constitution
The first thirteen states to join the Confederacy
In what year did the Continental Congress establish the first stars and stripes flag?
1776
1845
1902
1777
Assuming the hand and arm are in the correct positions, which of the following is NOT part of the correct procedure for rendering a hand salute?
When wearing glasses and headgear with a visor, touch the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow.
When wearing glasses and headgear without a visor (or when uncovered), touch the tip of your right forefinger to that point on the glasses where the temple piece of the frame meets the right edge of your right brow.
When wearing headgear with a visor, place the tip of your right forefinger on the rim of the visor, slightly to the right of your right eye.
When wearing headgear without a visor (or when uncovered), touch the tip of your right forefinger to the forehead, near and slightly to the right of your right eyebrow.
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."
render a hand salute; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,
render a hand salute; Sir, my name is Cadet (your name), and
stand at attention; Lieutenant Colonel Jones,
stand at attention; Colonel Jones, my name is Cadet (your name), and
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 commend him for showing the flag the proper respect.
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 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.
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.
In auditoriums, meeting halls, or chapels, the United States flag is displayed to the speaker's right as they face the audience.
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.
If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.
you
the officer
the driver of the vehicle
whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic
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
When you are in uniform outside and the national anthem plays, you should stand at attention, salute, and ______.
face the source of the music
remove your hat if you are wearing one
drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention
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 the U.S. flag is displayed with flags from other nations, the U.S. flag should be ______.
flown higher than other flags
displayed in the center of all the flags
displayed at the same height as other flags
The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.
to honor the dead
to honor visiting foreign officials
whenever the national anthem is played
If the flag is displayed flat on a wall, where should the union be?
Upper right
Lower right
Upper left
The flag should be flown with the union at the bottom.
True
False
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
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
What is another word for an attack with bombs, explosive shells, or missiles?
War
Terrorism
Bombardment
______ is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
Reveille
Rise and shine
Reporting
Retreat is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
True
False
______ 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
Courtesies
Esprit de corps
Another word for a flagpole is ______.
staff
standard
bombardment
When the flag is flown in the middle of a flagpole, it is said to be at ______.
half-pole
mid-staff
half-staff
What is a pennant?
A flag
A ceremony
A part of the staff
What do you call a rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering?
Pennant
Staff
Halyard
What is the definition of the word "courtesies"?
To have the ability within itself to move
Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks
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
The U.S. flag is often called "The Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory." You might also hear it called ______.
the colors, standard, or ensign
the colors, halyard, or pennant
the colors, halyard, or staff
When you carry a weapon or the equipment pertaining to a weapon, you are considered to be ______.
under arms
part of the esprit de corps
participating in a ceremony
a bombardment
A song of gladness, praise, devotion, or patriotism is called ______.
an anthem
a standard
a pop tune
The upper left part of the U.S. flag is called the ______.
union
standard
halyard
Behaviors and procedures that were developed over many years are called ______.
standards
courtesies
customs
T or F: Toasts at formal events are always made standing up.
True
False
T or F: It is a Cadet's responsibility to inform a guest attending the Cadet Ball of the appropriate attire and customs of the event.
True
False
T or F: When planning a military ball, thank you notes must be sent to special guests, to organizations sponsoring the event, and to those who provided services or entertainment.
True
False
T or F: If there is a large crowd remaining at a party, it is acceptable to leave a party without thanking your host or hostess.
True
False
T or F: Your first responsibility upon arriving at a party is to greet the host or hostess.
True
False
T or F: It is appropriate to be "fashionably late" (up to 30 minutes) for formal dinners.
True
False
If an invitation requires casual attire, what should a male wear?
Casual attire usually means shorts
Nice slacks and a sport shirt, although in some situations jeans or shorts may be acceptable
Jeans may be worn but a shirt with a tie is required
Casual attire allows almost any type of outfit to be worn
If an invitation requires informal attire, what should a male wear?
A sport coat and tie
A sport coat and tie
Slacks or jeans are appropriate
A long-sleeved shirt with a tie is acceptable
If an invitation indicates that an event requires formal dress, what should males wear?
Only a tuxedo is appropriate
A sport coat with a tie
Only a dress blue military uniform is appropriate
A suit, although a tuxedo or uniform is preferable
How long after a dinner party are you obligated to stay to avoid the hint of "eat-and-run" rudeness?
Not less than fifteen minutes
At least one half hour
You should stay until the hosts have completed their presentation
At least one hour
T or F: It is acceptable after you have declined an invitation because of other obligations, to call back and accept the invitation if your other obligation changes.
True
False
T or F: Purses, gloves, and cameras may be placed on a dinner table.
True
False
When at a formal dinner, it is important not to monopolize the conversation. Define "monopolize".
To take exclusive ownership or control
Talking to yourself
Arguing about religion or politics
Making suggestive sexual remarks
Where do you place your hands between courses during formal meals?
The right hand may be placed on the table with the left hand in the lap
On your lap or at your sides, and elbows should not be placed on the table
Either hand may be on the table but not both
It is acceptable to hold hands with a date, but it must be out of sight under the table
What is the proper way to eat soup?
The motion of the spoon should be away from you. If it is necessary to tip your soup bowl, tip it away from you. It is never appropriate to blow on soup to cool it. Soup should be sipped, not slurped, from the side of the spoon.
Soup should be eaten with the spoon in the right hand from the front of the spoon.
The spoon should always be dipped toward you and sipped from the side.
Soup should not be served at formal meals.
T or F: It is appropriate to place silverware back on the table when you are finished using it.
True
False
Where on the plate is silverware positioned to indicate the diner is finished eating?
When dinner is finished the silverware should be replaced on the table
On the napkin
Knife and fork are placed beside each other diagonally from the upper left to lower right, or from the 10:00 to the 4:00 position
On the bottom half of the plate upside down
Explain the zigzag method of the American eating style.
The fork is held in the left hand with tines down to secure the food being cut with a knife. After cutting no more than two or three bites, the fork is transferred to the right hand for eating.
Eating more that one course at the same time.
Using the fork, knife, and spoon on the same course.
Conducting polite conversation with diners on your left and right.
Where is the bread plate located in a formal setting?
On the right of the place setting
On the left side of the place setting
Above the place setting
None of the choices
T or F: The number of pieces of silverware on a formal table setting indicates the number of courses you can expect at the meal.
True
False
Explain the general rule for use of cutlery or silverware at a formal dinner.
Start with the outside pieces of silverware and work inward toward the plate.
Start at the left and work to the right.
Make sure you use only the salad fork first.
Never use the dessert spoon for stirring drinks.
T or F: A polite dinner guest touches nothing on the table, not even the napkin, until after the blessing or invocation.
True
False
A group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in a line to welcome guests attending a function is called a _______________.
welcoming group
line welcome
welcome responsibility
receiving line
Invitations must be understood by the invitees. The invitees should know what they are being invited for, where it will be held when they should be there, and what they should wear. R.S.V.P. means "please reply," and means that the host or hostess is expecting you unless you notify them otherwise. If you can accept, then you need not to reply, you just need to be there on time.
Replace "understood by the invitees" with "elegant and professional"
Replace "R.S.V.P" with "R.S.V.P. Regrets only"
Replace "what they should wear" with "what they should bring"
Replace "what they should wear" with "where they can send thank-you notes"
After the formal event is over, to whom should you write a thank you note?
The event host
Special guests or dignitaries
Sponsoring organizations
All of the choices
It is polite to RSVP to an invitation within ______ day(s).
one
two or three
four or five
seven to ten
What is the first rule in social correspondence?
Candor
Sincerity
Simplicity
Conciseness
Conciseness
To the right of your plate
On your chair
On the floor below your chair
Above your plate
Where should you place a piece of silverware when you are not using it?
Back on the table in the same position
With the tip resting on the plate and the handle on the table
Separated across the top of your plate
Across the bread plate
You have to supervise a group of Cadets who will put the place settings on the tables at your spring Dining-Out. When one of them asks, "Why are there so many forks?", what should you say is the purpose for each?
X = Salad Fork;
Y = Dinner Fork; and Z = Dessert Fork
X = Dessert Fork;
Y = Salad Fork; and Z = Dinner Fork
X = Spare Fork;
Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Serving Fork
X = Serving Fork;
Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Spare Fork
Which rule should you follow to receive awards or recognition?
Offer the right hand to receive the award
Offer the left hand to receive the award
Wait to be instructed on how to receive the award
Salute prior to receiving the award
Which of the following should you do when shaking hands?
Look for someone to whom you can introduce them while shaking hands
Stand at attention and only offer your hand when the other person puts their hand out
Maintain eye contact with the person whose hand you are shaking
Look at the other person's name badge so you know their name
As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).
True
False
The guest of honor for your Dining-Out asks, "What's the order in the receiving line?" "What should you tell her?"
You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host's spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.
The response a host receives from you that tells them you will attend or not attend a function is a(n) ______.
Dining-In
RSVP
good idea
monopoly
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.
hosts
important
dignitaries
not invited
______ are widespread customs accepted as socially correct ways of acting.
Manners
Etiquette
Protocol
Foundations
A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited is known as ______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
comradeship
martial
If you do not normally speak a ______ or flowery language, you should not write in that way in a thank you note.
repast
protocol
martial
stilted
______ are name cards for a formal dinner.
Place cards
Tines
Stilted
Martial
A ______ is a group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a social function.
curtly
repast
protocol
receiving line
______ is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society.
Dining-Out
Etiquette
Receiving line
Stag
A formal military dinner for military members only is known as ______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
protocol
stilted
You shouldn't ______ or take control of a conversation.
sorbet
repast
protocol
monopolize
What is a maneuver?
A type of military tactic used exclusively while retreating.
A type of fertilizer.
A 30-inch drill step.
A movement in military tactics (or in drill) normally to secure an advantage.
Who was the Prussian officer who wrote drill movements for General George Washington's army at Valley Forge?
Heimlich
Hitler
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Trotsky
During training, some soldiers always complained about doing battle drills over and over again, even after they did them right. They also didn't think they had a very good squad leader. In combat, the same soldiers reflected on what they did during a firefight. They all realized that several times they reacted to a dangerous situation without thinking in order to accomplish their mission.
What should they now realize about their training?
They realize the purpose and objectives of drill.
They realize the necessity of personal pride.
They realize the self-confidence they now have.
They realize the importance of building strong esprit de corps.
A ____________ is used to move troops and equipment from one formation to another in a quick and orderly manner.
drill
maneuver
road march
30-inch step
What is the backbone of military discipline?
Duty
Drill
Rank
Maneuvers
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Unison
Conflict
Harmony
Disagree
Discord
Choose the best definition of teamwork from the list below.
A group of people playing a sports game.
The effort of a group to complete a task or goal.
The feeling of accomplishment when doing something with a group.
Working with other people.
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Self-discipline
Selfish
Self-actualizing
Self-absorbed
Self-control
When one displays professionalism they:
Behave in a manner beyond being an amateur
They dress appropriately
They display courtesy and respect to others
All of the choices
None of the choices
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Precision
Accurate
Explanation
Unclear
Imprecision
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Maneuver
Idle
Abstain
Movement
Disadvantage
Choose the best definition of followership from the list below.
Staying in line behind the drill leader.
A row of Cadets marching in unison.
Acting as a member of a team.
A group of team leaders.
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Drill
Stationary
March
Inaccurate
Discord
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Discipline
Critical
Misconduct
Disorganized
Obedient
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Dedication
Committed wholeheartedly
Baptism
Instruction
Disciplined
When you call cadence while leading your platoon in drill, you keep the beat, or rhythm, by starting each stanza on your left foot. However, today you find that you are doing it on your right foot, but your squad members are correct and starting on their left. What is the most appropriate thing to do in order to synchronize the entire formation?
Halt the formation and start again from the position of attention.
Give the command to "change step, march" so that the rest of your platoon is in step with you.
Just keep marching and keeping the rhythm on your right foot.
Change step on your own.
You are leading your platoon in a parade. All of the parade participants are lining up in a field near the beginning of a parade route. When it is your platoon's time to enter the parade, you start marching them towards the start point. Your platoon looks very professional, but you see that you have to cross some uneven ground, and you think it may hurt your formation. What command or commands could you give to help them stay together?
"half step, march"
"platoon, attention"
"double time, march"
"platoon, halt" and "fall in" near the parade start point
Your platoon is marching in a parade. While waiting for the parade to begin, you find out that it will be starting 30 minutes late. Your platoon is at the position of attention, but because of the wait, you want them to relax and talk for a while. Which command do you give them?
"parade, rest"
"parade, rest," and "at ease"
"parade, rest," and "rest"
"rest"
You arrived a couple minutes late to drill practice. When you walked in, you heard your team leader give the command of execution "face." The squad responded by raising their left heels and right toes and turned 90 degrees. What was the preparatory command, and which way did they turn?
"right" and to the right
"left" and to the left
"about" and to the rear
"A prescribed distance from one heel to the other heel of a marching soldier."
double time
halt
quick time
rest
steps
"A relaxed form of march without a set cadence to conserve troops' energy."
double time
halt
quick time
rest movements
steps
"A position where you remain standing with your right foot in place; in certain situations, you may move or talk in this position unless otherwise directed."
salute
rest
at ease
attention
"Standard marching pace of 120 steps per minute."
double time
halt
quick time
rest
steps
Parade Rest is best represented by which diagram?
A hand salute is ________.
a one-count command
executed with the right hand
executed so that neither the palm or back of hand is clearly visible from the front
all of the choices
none of the choices
"A command to bring a moving formation to a standstill."
double time
halt
quick time
rest
steps
Facing: A two-count movement for turning to one side or the other.
What type of face is shown in the picture?
"opposite, face"
"left, face"
"about, face"
"right, face"
"Fast marching pace of 180 steps per minute."
double time
halt
quick time
rest
steps
"Attention" is best represented by which diagram?
"A command to relax the body while remaining silent in place and not assuming any particular position."
attention
at ease
parade rest
rest
While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command?
On the right foot, "right flank, march"
On the right foot, "column half right, march"
On the left foot, "column right, march"
On the right foot, "column right, march"
You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming?
Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm.
Look straight ahead as you lift your left arm.
Look to the left to make sure your squad is aligned correctly.
Stand three steps to the left and center on your squad.
You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be?
Three steps in front of and centered on the squad
The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
Three steps to the left and centered on the squad
The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad
What is the definition of the term "pivot"?
A patterned arrangement of troops
To form up line abreast
To turn in position
A command for marching in place
What is the definition of the term "normal interval"?
Patterned arrangement of troops
Single arm's distance between troops in rank
Elbow's distance between troops in rank formation
Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
What is the definition of the term "formation"?
A patterned arrangement of troops
A command for marching in place
To form up line abreast
To turn in position
What is the definition of the term "close interval"?
Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
Single arm's distance between troops in rank
Elbow's distance between troops in rank formation
To turn in position
What is the definition of the term "file"?
To march in position
To turn in position
The side of the formation, either left or right
To form up in column
What is the definition of the term "double interval"?
Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
Elbow's distance between troops in rank formation
Form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation
Single arm's distance between troops in rank
What is the definition of the term "rank"?
The side of the formation, either left or right
To form up line abreast
Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
To form up in column
What is the definition of the term "column"?
To form up line abreast
To form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation
The side of the formation, either left or right
To form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation
What is the definition of the term "flank"?
The side of the formation, either left or right
To form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation
To form up line abreast
A patterned arrangement of troops
What is the definition of the term "line"?
To form up in column
To form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation
To form up line abreast
To form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation
You are stretching before you do the exercises in the Cadet Challenge. With your feet about shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent, you hold your hands together behind your back and pull them up as you bend at the waist. What parts of your body are you focusing on with this stretch?
Arms and shoulders
Lower back and arms
Thighs and lower back
Lower back and shoulders
The following list shows the first two percent scores and events for four of the Cadet Challenge participants. If each of the participants scores 100% on the remaining events, then who qualifies for the JROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon?
Dan: 100% shuttle run; 100% flexed-arm hang
Dave: 92% curl-ups; 80% pull-ups
Dean: 85% pull-ups; 85% one-mile walk/run
Don: 100% curl-ups; 75% V-sit reach
A new Cadet asks, "If I practice a lot and score 100% on each event, then what can the Cadet Challenge do for me?" What should you NOT tell him?
It will help you develop an understanding and appreciation for physical fitness.
It will show how a physical fitness program can improve your health and appearance.
You will gain personal satisfaction by having to strive for and achieve a goal.
You will receive a round red emblem with an embroidered eagle that you can wear on your uniform.
When you warm up for exercise, you should ______.
exercise at a reduced pace
bounce back and forth the muscles you'll be using
breathe rapidly
do as many repetitions as possible
As you review the list of winners and their scores, you notice that one of the winners got the wrong ribbon. The following list shows the participants, their percent score on the five exercises (one-mile walk/run; shuttle run; pull-ups; curl-ups; and V-sit reach), and their ribbon. Which one got the wrong ribbon?
Ken: 95%; 90%; 92%; 85%;100%; - JROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon
Rachel: 86%; 91%; 87%; 85%; 86%; - JROTC Athletic Ribbon
Cindy: 85%; 90%; 86%; 88%; 87%; - JROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon
Tim: 100%; 100%; 96%; 84%; 100%; - JROTC Athletic Ribbon
You are about to join your friends after school for a quick game of soccer. You know this activity will put stress on your bones, muscles, and tendons. How should you prepare your body before the game?
Warm up after a quick stretch
Do a stretch of all muscles you will use
No preparation is necessary
Stretch after a quick warm up
What is a right angle push-up?
A push-up exercise where your elbows are lowered to a right angle
A push-up exercise where your knees are bent at a right angle
A push-up exercise where your hips and feet form a right angle
A push-up exercise where knees and elbows are at a right angle
What is a V-sit reach?
An award earned by achieving a standard of 85 percent or higher on the Cadet Challenge
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of stretching a number of inches past an established baseline
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of running 30-feet twice and picking up a block at each end
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
What is a shuttle run?
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of pulling the body up from a dead weight hanging position on a bar to having the chin clear the bar
An award earned by achieving a standard of 85 percent or higher
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of running 30-feet twice and picking up a block at each end
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
What is a pull-up?
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of pulling the body up from a dead weight hanging position on a bar to having the chin clear the bar
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of stretching a number of inches past an established baseline
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of running 30-feet twice and picking up a block at each end
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
What is a flexed-arm hang?
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of pulling the body up from a dead weight hanging position on a bar to having the chin clear the bar
A physical fitness test that consists of five exercises
An alternative event for the pull-up in the Cadet Challenge
What is a curl-up?
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
An award earned by achieving a standard of 85 percent or higher
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge that consists of running 30-feet twice and picking up a block at each end
An alternative event for the pull-up in the Cadet Challenge
What is the definition of the term "Cadet Challenge?"
One of the five events on the Cadet Challenge consists of a sit-up movement from a lying position up to the point where your elbows touch your thighs
An award earned by achieving a standard of 85 percent or higher
A physical fitness test that consists of five exercises taken from the Cadet Challenge program
An alternative event for the pull-up in the Cadet Challenge
