During a drill meet each team goes through the inspection phase where each cadet has his/her uniform inspected while being asked questions by the judge.
Basic Knowledge
- What does JROTC stand for? Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
- (Army) What does LET stand for? Leadership, Education, and Training
- What is the mission of JROTC? To motivate young people to be better citizens.
- What is the key to success in JROTC? Teamwork
- What are the three levels of distinction that JROTC units can earn? Merit Unit, Honor Unit, Honor Unit with Distinction
- What do your awards stand for?
- What is the lowest officer rank?
- What are the three senior NCO ranks?
- What rank is your squad/element leader?
- What rank is your team commander?
- What are your three general orders? I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.
Leadership
- What is the definition of leadership? The ability to influence others in order to accomplish a mission.
- What are the three leadership styles? Directive, Participative & Laissez-Faire
- What are the seven Army values? Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage (LDRSHIP)
- What are the Core Values of the Air Force? Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.
Drill and Ceremonies
- What are the two parts of a command? Preparatory Command and Command of Execution.
- On which foot do you call the command (To the) Rear, March? The right.
- What are the four rest positions? At Ease, Parade Rest, Rest and Fall Out.
- On which foot can you give the command of halt? Either.
- What is a normal cadence?
- (Army) 116-124 steps per minute, 120 is the goal.
- (MC, N, & CG) 112-120 steps per minute.
- (AF) 100-120 steps per minute.
- What is the measurement for the toe for how high you lift your feet at Mark Time?
- (Army, MC, N, and CG) 2”
- (AF) 4”
- What is the length of a step at quick time?
- (Army, MC, N, & CG) 30”
- (AF) 24”
- What is the length of a half step at quick time?
- (Army, MC, N, and CG) 15”
- (AF) 12”
- What are the measurements for arm swing when marching at quick time?
- (Army,) 9” to the front, 6” to the rear
- (MC, N, CG, & AF) 6” to the front, 3” to the rear
- What is the name of the rifle you have?
- M1 Garand, M14 or M1903 (replica)
Map Reading
- How do you read a military map? Right and Up
- What are the five basic colors on a military map and what do they represent?
- Blue – Water
- Green – Vegetation
- Brown – Contour Lines/Elevation
- Black – Man-made Objects
- Red – Major Roads
- What are the five major terrain features on a military map? Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, and Depression.
- What are the three types of north on a military map? True, Grid, Magnetic
First Aid
- Define first aid. The immediate medical care given to an injured or ill victim before professional help arrives.
- What are the four-lifesaving steps?
- Check for blocked airways and clear them.
- Check for bleeding.
- Check and treat for shock.
- Dress and bandage wounds
American History and Citizenship
- What are the three branches of the U.S. government? Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
- Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? Francis Scott Key
- What do the colors on the U.S. Flag represent?
- Red – Hardiness and Valor
- White – Purity and Innocence
- Blue – Vigilance, Preservation, and Justice
- What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent? The 13 original colonies.
- What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent? The 50 states of the U.S.
- What are the three types of American flags and which one is the largest? Storm, Post (Base), and Garrison.
- When looking at an American flag, hanging vertical, where is the canton (blue field)? Upper Left.
- Who becomes president when the president dies in office?
- Who is next after that?
- Who was America’s first Drill Master? Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Military Customs and Courtesies
- What are the six staff positions found in most large military organizations and what are their roles?
- S-1 Administrative – Adjutant
- S-2 Information, Security, and Intelligence
- S-3 Operations and Training
- S-4 Logistics and Supply
- S-5 Public Information and Civil Affairs
- S-6 Communications & Information Technology
- What is the UCMJ? Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- What is the position of honor? The right.
Chain of Command
- Who is the Commander-in-Chief? President Barack H. Obama
- Who is the Vice President?
- Name a Cabinet member.
- Who is the Secretary of State?
- Who is the Secretary of Defense?
- Who is the Chief of Staff of (your branch of service)? – Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?
- Who is the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff?
- Who is the Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command?
- Who is the Commanding General, U.S. Army Cadet Command?
- Who is the Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command?
- Who is the Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Cadet Command?
- Who is the governor of this state?
- Who is the principal of your school?
- Who are your instructor and senior instructor?
- Who is your drill team commander?
- Who is your squad (element) leader?
Specifically for the Squad/Element Leader
- How many team members are wearing glasses?
- What is their location in the squad/element?
- What are their names?
- How does the squad lace their shoes? (right over left, etc.) GO CHECK THEM
Specifically for the Team Commander
- How many team members are wearing glasses?
- What is their location in the platoon/flight?
- What are their names?
- How does the team lace their shoes? (right over left, etc.) GO CHECK THEM
Geography, Etc.
- What is the capitol of England (Turkey, Mexico, Canada, etc.)
- What is the airspeed of an unladen swallow?
- Your reply must be, “African or European swallow?”
Be familiar with:
- Current world events
- American, state, and local news
Be ready to answer strange questions!
- How many people on your team wear glasses?
- How do you lace your shoes? (Right over left or vice versa)
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