Promotion Study Guide 20-21

PROMOTION BOARD

STUDY GUIDE

LITTLEROCK High School

JROTC Program

You MUST Study!!!

1. JROTC Cadet Creed

2. Chain of Commands

3. Leadership Traits and Principles

4. General Knowledge

5. JROTC Program of Accreditation Readiness

6. Be prepared to inform us on a current event

JROTC CADET CREED

I am an Army Junior ROTC cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family country, school, and corps of cadets.

I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.

I do not lie cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.

I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.

I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.

I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the constitution and the American way of life.

May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.

National Chain of Command

Command-in-Chief President Donald J. Trump

Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller

Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville

TRADOC Commander Gen. Paul E. Funk II

Cadet Command Commander Gen. John Evans Jr.

8th Brigade Commander Colonel John Kelly

Senior Army Instructor LTC (R) Steve L Ragel

Army Instructor SFC Rodney Scott

Battalion Chain of Command

Battalion Commander C/MAJ Langdale, Ayanna

Battalion Executive Officer C/CPT Ornelas Perez, Alondra

Battalion CSM C/CSM Garcia, Michael

Staff

Battalion Adjutant (S-1) C/1LT Mora, Jacob

Battalion Logistics Officer (S-2) C/2LT Toxqui, Samuel

Battalion Training Officer (Acting S-3) C/SFC Damas,Myriam

Battalion Supply Officer (S-4) C/2LT Orihuela, Andy

Battalion Information Officer (S-5) C/2LT Nogueron, Gary

Battalion Communications Officer (S-3) C/2LT Brown, Matthew

GENERAL ORDERS

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.

3. I will report any violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of relieve.

QUESTIONS FOR C/PFC TO C/CPL

DRILL

Who wrote the first book on drill?

Baron Von Steuben

Most drill commands have what two parts?

1. Preparatory Command

2. Command of Execution

A good command voice must have what three things?

Tone, Cadence and Snap

How many commands are in Squad Drill?

58 Commands

A full step has how many inches?

30 inches

A half step has how many inches?

15 inches

On what foot is the command Half Step, March given on?

On any foot

On what foot is the command Change Step, March given on?

On the right foot

On what foot is the command Rear, March given on?

On the right foot

JROTC KNOWLEDGE

What is the mission of JROTC?

To motivate young people to become better citizens

In what year was JROTC established?

JROTC was established in 1916 by the National Defense Act

What are the 3 types of uniforms?

1. Class A - Standard Uniform with Coat

2. Class B - Standard Uniform

3. Class C - Battle Dress Uniform (ACU)

LEADERSHIP

Define Leadership:

Leadership is the ability to influence, lead or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired by providing purpose, direction and motivation.

What are the different styles of leadership?

Participating, Delegating and Directing

What are the parts of the self?

Self image, the ideal self, the looking glass self, the real self

QUESTIONS FOR C/CPL TO C/SGT

DRILL

What are the three methods of instruction used to teach drill?

Step by Step, By the Numbers, and Talk Through Method

What are the 2 types of Squad Formations?

Line Formation and Column Formation

How many commands are in Platoon Drill?

70 Commands

What is the command for marching in place?

Mark Time, March

Double Time, March has how many counts or steps per minute?

80 Counts or steps per minute

On the command of execution for Parade, Rest, how many inches does the left foot move?

About 10 inches

JROTC KNOWLEDGE

Who is accredited for making the first U.S. Flag?

Betsy Ross

Where is the position of honor?

To the right

What are the functions of the left-brain/right-brain?

Left Brain - Academic Brain Right Brain - Artistic Brain

What are the five events of Cadet Challenge?

One-mile run, Shuttle Run, Curl-Ups, V-Sit and reach, Pull Ups

LEADERSHIP

What are the 7 communication skills?

Listening, Reading, Remembering, Speaking, Studying, Thinking and Writing

What are the basic leadership principles?

Be responsible, Set the example, Show confidence

To be a good leader, you must provide teammates with:

Purpose, Direction, and Motivation

What are the elements of a leadership situation?

Overall atmosphere, its leaders, the followers and communication within the unit

What are the functions of the left brain / right brain ?

Left Brain - Academic Right Brain - Artistic

What are the five events of the Cadet Challenge?

One- mile run, Shuttle run, Curl-Ups, V-sit, Pull-Ups, Flex-Arm Hang

QUESTIONS FOR C/SGT TO C/SSG

DRILL

What is the FM 22-5?

The book of Drill and Ceremonies (FM-Field Manual)

What are the 2 types of Platoon formations?

Line formation and Column Formation

When forming a platoon, what is the platoon leader’s position?

6 steps in front of and centered to the platoon

Who serves as the base in platoon drill in a line and column formation?

Line formation - 1st Squad Leader Column Formation - 4th Squad Leader

How many Steps does each squad execute for Counter Columns, March?

1st Squad - marches forward 3 steps, executes a Column Right, marches in front, executes a Column Right

2nd Squad - steps forward one step, executes a Column Right, marches forward, executes a Column right

3rd Squad - executes 2 short Column Lefts

4th Squad - marches forward 2 steps, executes a Column Left, marches in front, executes a

Column Left

How many commands are there in Company Drill?

34 Commands

On what foot is the command Eyes, Right given on?

On the right foot

On what foot is the command Ready, Front given?

On the left foot

The company normally forms in what formation?

Line Formation

Ina company formation, the Platoons maintain how many steps between Platoons?

5 steps

In a Company mass formation, the company commander is how many steps in front of the Company?

6 steps

To align the company I a column formation, what does the Company Commander direct?

“Have your platoons cover”

When the Company Commander dismisses the Company, what does he or she command?

“Platoon Leaders, take charge of your platoons”

When the Company Commander commands “Platoon Leaders, take charge of your platoons,” what does the platoon leaders do?

They salute the Company Commander, and then take charge of their platoon.

JROTC KNOWLEDGE

What are the three parts of a paper?

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

When teaching a class, what plan do you use?

Eight-Part Teaching Plan

What do the colors of the U.S. flag mean?

Red- hardiness and valor

White- hope, purity, and innocence

Blue- reverence to God and loyalty

What are the three types of flags and what are their measurements?

Garrison- 20 feet by 38 feet

Post- 10 feet by 19 feet

Storm- 5 feet by 91/2 feet

What is the definition of a map?

A line drawn to scale of a portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above.

What are the five major terrain features?

Valley, Saddle, Ridge, Hill, and Depression

What are the five basic colors of a map?

Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Green

What are the three types of norths?

True North, Grid North, and Magnetic North

What was the 19th Amendment?

It gave the women the right to vote.

Explain Democracy vs. Communism

Democracy- A government by the people. A government where people hold the supreme power and exercise the power directly by themselves or indirectly by elected officials.

Communism- An economic system under which all means of production are owned by workers and controlled by the state for the common good.

Cadets who score in the 50th and 84th percentile in the cadet challenge are eligible to receive what?

National Physical Fitness Award

To qualify for the Presidential Physically Fitness Award, you must receive what percentile in the cadet challenge?

85% or higher

What are the 4 life saving steps?

1. A-Open the Airway

2. B-Stop the Bleeding

3. C-Control for shock

4. D-Dress the wound

Flexible response- A doctrine developed by the Kennedy administration that meant that the US would respond to any military action, but would not use nuclear weapons.

What are the Civil War Amendments?

13th Amendment- ratifies in 1865, made slavery illegal

LEADERSHIP

What is management?

The process of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling resources such as people, material, time, and money to accomplish something.

How do leadership and management relate?

Leadership is the way a leader influences subordinates to accomplish a mission. Management then, is a set of activities or behaviors performed to accomplish goals, task, or a mission

What are ethics?

Rules, principles, or standards that guide individuals or groups to do the moral or right thing.

What does it mean to be unethical?

Not doing the moral or right thing.

What are norms, values, and beliefs?

Norms- a principle of right action binding upon members of group serving to guide.

Values- an idea about the worth or importance of things, concepts, and people that come form a person’s belief.

Beliefs- an assumption or conviction that a person holds to be true regarding people,

Concepts, or things.

In order to achieve a level of teamwork, a leader must be a:

Role model, coach, and counselor

What are some good examples of what a good leader does?

1. KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF IMPROVEMENT

2. BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT

3. SEEK RESPONSIBILITY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY YOUR ACTIONS

4. MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISIONS

5. SET THE EXAMPLE

6. KEEP YOUR SUBORDINATE INFORMED

7. KNOW YOUR CADETS AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE

8. DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR SUBORDINATES

9. ENSURE THAT THE TASK IS UNDERSTOOD, SUPERVISED AND ACCOMPLISHED

10. TRAIN YOUR SUBORDINATES AS A TEAM

11. EMPLOY YOUR CADETS ACCORDING TO THEIR CAPABILITIES