Unit 1    Chapter 1

Lesson 6

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank

Directions:  Complete the following sentences.

1. The only two items that you can wear on your wrist when you are in the JROTC uniform (as long as the style of those items is conservative and in good taste) are a                         and an                                                  .

2. You can wear not more than                   rings with the JROTC uniform (again, as long as the style of your rings is conservative and in good taste).

3. Female cadets may also wear small circular earrings not to exceed              inch in diameter with the JROTC uniform.

4. Male cadets are to keep their sideburns no lower than the                                                              .

5. Female cadets are to keep their hair styled so that it does not touch the                                .

6. When taking care of brass, brightly polish the                                ,                                   , and                                           .

7. The only exception to polishing brass articles are the                                      ; instead of using
   polish, scrub them with                               and                               .

Exercise 2: Identify and Give Examples 

Directions:  Identify four factors of personal appearance and give one example of the proper application of each factor. 

            PERSONAL APPEARANCE FACTORS                                 EXAMPLES

(1)                                                                                                                                                       

(2)                                                                                                                                                       

(3)                                                                                                                                                       

(4)                                                                                                                                                       

Exercise 3: Arrange Awards on a Uniform

Directions: You have been awarded the following JROTC awards.  Arrange them in the correct order of precedence (or order of merit), as you would wear them on your uniform.  Place the award sequence numbers in their correct location in the illustration below.

 Parade Ribbon                              (N-4-1)                               

Personal Appearance Ribbon         (N-3-2)                      

Physical Fitness Award                 (N-2-2)  

Academic Achievement Ribbon      (N-1-3)          

Drill Team Ribbon                          (N-3-4)                                  

Perfect Attendance Ribbon            (N-1-4)                      

Student Government Ribbon           (N-1-5)                      

LET Service Ribbon                       (N-1-6)                                  

Good Conduct Ribbon                   (N-3-10)                     

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Directions:  Circle the correct answer.

1.         Cadet officers wear their insignia of grade using                                                       . 

            a.            subdued pin-on insignia            b.            non-subdued pin-on insignia            c.            shoulder marks

           d.         a combination of non-subdued pin-on insignia or shoulder marks depending on unit operating procedures 

2.         Ribbons are worn                                                            . 

            a.            1/8” below the top seam on the left pocket flap            b.            1/8” above the top seam on the right pocket flap

            c.            1/4” above the top seam on the right pocket flap            d.            1/8” above the top seam on the left pocket flap 

3.         The                                insignia worn on the garrison cap for enlisted cadets is positioned                                      from the crease. 

            a.            grade, one inch (1”)            b.            ROTC, one-half inch (1/2”)            c.            grade, one-half inch (1/2”)            d.            ROTC, one inch (1”) 

4.         Medals are worn                                                            .

            a.            1/8” below the top seam on the left pocket flap            b.            1/8” above the top seam on the right pocket flap

            c.            1/4” above the top seam on the right pocket flap            d.            1/8” above the top seam on the left pocket flap 

5.         The two places where unit crests can be worn on the JROTC uniform are                                .

            a.            on the shoulder marks or above the left pocket            b.            above the right pocket or centered below the button on the left pocket

            c.            on the shoulder marks or centered below the button on the right pocket            d.            directly below the nameplate or above the right pocket 

6.         Position the nameplate                                                                                                    .

            a.            1/8” below the top seam on the right pocket flap                b.         centered on the right pocket between the top seam and the top of the buttonhole

            c.            1/4” below the top seam on the left pocket flap                  d.         centered on the left pocket between the top seam and the top of the buttonhole 

7.         How many special medals and/or marksmanship badges can you wear on the uniform and on which pocket do you wear them?

            a.            Not more than two medals and badges combined and on the right pocket

            b.            Not more than three medals and badges combined and on the right pocket

            c.            Not more than two medals and badges combined and on the left pocket

            d.            Not more than three medals and badges combined and on the left pocket 

8.         Wear your ribbons in order of preference from                                                                          .

            a.            top to bottom and from right to left            b.            top to bottom and from left to right

            c.            right to left and from bottom to top            d.            left to right and from bottom to top 

9.         The Honor Unit insignia is worn                                                              .

            a.            1/4” above the top seam on the left pocket flap            b.            1/8” above the top seam on the right pocket flap

            c.            1/4” above the top seam on the right pocket flap.                  1/8” above the top seam on the left pocket flap 

10.        Center insignia of grade that is worn on the shirt collar with the center line of the insignia bisecting the point of each collar and                                up from the edge of the collar point.

            a.            one-eighth of an inch (1/8”)                 c.            one-half of an inch (1/2”)            b.            one inch (1”)                 d.            three-quarters of an inch (3/4”)

Exercise 5: JROTC Uniform Items and Accessories

Directions:  Columns A and C each contain a situation where a different cadet is preparing for a uniform inspection.  Column B lists selected JROTC uniform items and accessories.  Place a check mark beside the items and accessories in Column B that are required by these cadets for their inspections and an “O” for those items or accessories that are optional.

Note:  You may not have to check off some of these items because they are neither required nor optional in certain situations.