INTRODUCTION TO JROTC

Q. State the mission of JROTC using your own words.

A. motivating young people to be better (good) Americans

Q. The key to success in Army JROTC is .

a. teamwork b. study c. discipline d. appearance

Q. As far as Army JROTC is concerned, the most important people are the .

a. JROTC instructors b. school administrators c. school board d. JROTC cadets

Q. Skills that you will learn in JROTC and use in school and throughout life include

a. how to wear a uniform, shine shoes and salute b. how to march, salute and talk to senior officers

c. how to read maps, shoot a rifle and fold a flag d. how to lead, how to talk intelligently and how to write clearly

Q. The JROTC course that is intended to give you a greater appreciation of your American heritage is

a. Leadership Lab b. Spirit of American Citizenship and Army JROTC

c. Cadet Challenge d. Your American Citizenship

Q. List the two ways to become an American citizen.

A. birth; naturalization

Q. A person who is born in a country and who owes allegiance to the government of that country is considered a

a. national b. subject c. native d. citizen

Q. The original inhabitants of a region or country are called

a. nationals b. subjects c. natives d. citizens

Q. Naturalized citizens obtain their citizenship by

a. birth b. choice c. immigrating d. marriage

Q. When the Founding Fathers established our nation, people living here became American citizens by

a. right of birth b. law of the blood c. a form of naturalization d. law of the soil

Q. The Fourteenth Amendment was enacted to protect the rights of

a. blacks only b. Indians only c. blacks and Indians d. blacks, Indians and alien nationals

Q. List the ways a person can become an American citizen as stated in the Fourteenth Amendment

A. birth and naturalization

Q. One of the main reasons the Fourteenth Amendment was passed was to make sure that all American citizens could

a. vote b. bear arms c. meet in a group d. worship as they choose

Q. The Fourteenth Amendment applies to

a. all blacks living in America b. all Indians, no matter where they live

c. all people in America, no matter where they were born d. all naturalized American citizens

Q. If a person whose parents are American citizens is born in France, the person is a citizen of

a. France b. America c. both France and America d. neither France nor America

Q. The true spirit of American citizenship is found in

a. people who choose to become naturalized citizens b. people who are citizens by right of birth

c. people who choose to remain nationals d. people who are citizens by right of blood

Q. Citizenship is a .

a. personal freedom b. responsibility c. right d. privilege

Q. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the .

A. Bill of Rights

Q. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of religion?

a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth

Q. The Bill of Rights guarantees an accused person .

a. the right to a non-jury trial b. the choice of location for the trial

c. a speedy and public trial d. a choice of judges

Q. Why did the Supreme Court ban prayer in public schools?

A. to keep church and state separated

Q. The landmark case that allowed Amish youths to quit school after the eighth grade was

a. Wisconsin v. Yoder b. Brown v. Kansas c. California v. Benvenuti d. Miranda v Arizona

Q. The case of California Satellite Systems v. Benvenuti was based on the constitutional right of

A. freedom of speech

Q. What landmark case resulted in laws to protect an accused person from self-incrimination?

a. Wisconsin v. Yoder b. California Satellite Systems v. Benvenuti

c. Miranda v. Arizona d. Brown v. Kansas

Q. Obeying laws, serving on juries, and paying taxes are of citizens.

a. freedoms b. rights c. privileges d. responsibilities

Q. Living up to your responsibilities as a citizen is the best way to .

a. ensure your right are protected b. ensure people you like are elected to important offices

c. ensure you won’t be drafted d. ensure you won’t be arrested

Q. Exercising the right to vote is a characteristic of a .

a. patriot b. participating citizen c. politician d. professional

Q. Being willing to fight for your country and the rights of others is an act of .

A. patriotism

Q. The teaching methods of Marva Collins show which of the following characteristics the best?

a. putting the welfare state above her own b. supporting fair business practices

c. cultivating qualities of character and personality d. respecting and upholding the law

Q. The work philosophy of Carlos Arboleya shows which of the following characteristics the best?

a. accepting responsibility for improving America’s competitive economic system

b. putting the welfare state above his own

c. understanding other cultures and ways of life

d. supporting fair business practices

Q. The JROTC program officially began with the .

a. ratification of the Bill of Rights b. founding of the Military Academy at West Point

c. founding of the Naval Academy at Annapolis d. passage of the National Defense Act.

Q. In what year was the JROTC started?

a. 1819 b. 1900 c. 1916 d. 1933

Q. The first school in the United States to combine military and regular classes was the

a. Military Academy at West Point, New York

b. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland

c. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut

d. American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy at Norwich, Vermont

Q. In how many schools throughout the United States and other countries is JROTC presently taught?

a. more than 850 b. more than 900 c. more than 950 d. more than 1000

Q. The purpose of JROTC is to .

a. get cadets to join the Army b. teach military skills to cadets

c. develop leadership abilities in cadets d. teach citizenship to cadets

Q. Shoulder boards are worn as a part of the Army JROTC .

a. Class A uniform b. Class B uniform c. Class C uniform

Q. The Army green coat is worn as a part of the Army JROTC .

a. Class A uniform b. Class B uniform c. Class C uniform

Q. When wearing the Army JROTC Class B uniform, the black neck tie is worn .

a. with either the short or long sleeve shirts b. by women with the long sleeve blouse only

c. by men with the long sleeve shirt only d. by men with the short sleeve shirt only

Q. As part of the Army JROTC uniform, the black belt with brass buckle is worn .

a. by men only, regardless of the class of uniform b. by men with either Class A or Class B uniform

c. by women with the Class A uniform only d. by men with the Class A uniform only

Q. During ceremonies, an Army JROTC student is expected to wear a .

a. Class A uniform with short sleeves b. Class A uniform with long sleeves

c. Class B uniform with bloused boots d. Class B uniform with long sleeves

Q. Green socks are worn as a part of the Army JROTC .

a. Class A uniform b. Class B uniform c. Class C uniform

Q. Describe the Honor Unit insignia.

A. small, blue, enamel five-pointed star

Q. Describe the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia.

A. small, yellow, enamel five-pointed star

Q. Where is the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia worn on the cadet uniform?

A. above the right pocket of the Army green coat or gray/green shirt (for female cadets, the equivalent position on the blouse)

Q. List the four institutional award/decoration categories of the JROTC program.

A. 1. academic 2. athletic 3. military 4. miscellaneous

Q. The first Stars and Stripes flag was created by the .

a. U.S. Congress in Washington, DC b. Continental Army in Valley Forge

c. Continental Congress in Philadelphia d. Colonial Congress in Boston

Q. In what year was the first Stars and Stripes flag created?

a. 1776 b. 1777 c. 1778 d. 1779

Q. The blue rectangle with white stars on the Stars and Stripes flag is called the .

A. union

Q. After 1818. what did the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

A. the 13 original colonies

Q. After 1818, what did the white stars on the U.S. flag represent?

A. stars represent states that have been admitted to the union

Q. Of the three types of flags used by the Army, which is the smallest?

A. the storm flag

Q. Of the three types of flags used by the Army, which is the largest?

A. the garrison flag

Q. Column A lists the three types of flags used by the Army and column B lists occasions appropriate for flying certain types of flags. Match the occasion to the flag by placing the appropriate letter in the space to the left of the type of flag in column A.

Column A Column B

Garrison flag a. Flown as a small boat warning

Post flag b. Flown during bad weather

Storm flag c. Flown at Army posts only

d.         Flown for general display

e.         Flown on national holidays

f.          Flown on Sundays only

A. e, d, b

Q. Column A lists situations that you may be in when encountering the U.S. flag and column B lists actions that should be taken in a specific situation. Match the action to the situation by placing the appropriate letter in the space to the left of the situation in column A. Column B answers may be used more than once.

Column A Column B

In uniform and in formation a. Stand at attention

Outdoors, in uniform, but not in formation b. Stand at attention with hat in right hand and hand over the heart

Indoors, in uniform, but not in formation c. Stand at attention and salute

Outdoors, in civilian dress and wearing a baseball cap

Indoors and in civilian dress

A. c, c, a, b, a

Q. Who wrote the “The Star Spangled Banner?”

A. Francis Scott Key

Q. During what war was the “The Star Spangled Banner” written?

A. War of 1812

Q. The bombardment of what fort inspired the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner?”

a. Fort Sumter b. Fort Eustis c. Fort McHenry d. Fort Monroe

Q. Where was the author of “The Star Spangled Banner” when he wrote the poem?

a. aboard a British man-of-war b. in a rowboat

c. in a newspaper office d. on the shore of the Potomac River

Q. “The Star Spangled Banner” became the National Anthem by an act of Congress in what year?

a. 1812 b. 1818 c. 1916 d. 1931

Q. Describe the proper courtesy rendered when a cadet is outdoors in uniform and the National Anthem is played.

A. stand at attention, face the flag (or music if the flag is not visible), and salute

Q. Describe the proper courtesy rendered during indoor ceremonies when the National Anthem is played.

A. stand, face the flag (or music if the flag cannot be seen) (Extra credit: If under arms, salute.)

Q. Column A lists ranks within the Army and JROTC organization; column B lists forms of verbal address for the ranks. Match the form of address to the rank by placing the appropriate letter in the space to the left of the rank in column A. A column B choice may be used more than once.

Column A Column B

Brigadier General a. Mister or Ma’am

Lieutenant Colonel b. Candidate

Warrant Officer c. Brigadier

Cadet d. Colonel

e. General

f. Lieutenant

g. Warrant

Ans: e, d, a, a

Q. List four situations that require a cadet to render a hand salute.

Ans: (See text.)

Q. List three situations when a cadet in uniform is not required to salute.

Ans: (See text.)

An individual can determine his/her ability to do a particular type of job by .

a. discussing personal likes and dislikes with a career counselor

b. looking through The Dictionary of Occupational Titles and picking the one with the most appeal

c. taking an aptitude test offered by the school

d. talking to an occupational specialist about the types of jobs that your parents have

Q. List two basic questions that can help an individual toward a personally satisfying and meaningful career.

Ans: (1) What do you want to do? (2) What are you suited to do?

Q. Column A lists descriptions that fit either a job or a career. Match the choices in column B, job or career, with the appropriate description in column A by placing the applicable letter in the space to the left of the description in column A.

Column A Column B

A task, duty or responsibility a. Career

A specific piece of work b. Job

The course of a person’s life

A position of work

A profession

Taking this test

Ans: b, b, a, b, a, b

Q. List the three career paths available in the Army.

A. noncommissioned officer, warrant office, commissioned officer

Q. What military career group does not have a civilian counterpart?

Ans: Combat Specialty Occupations

Q. List three of the military career groups that do have civilian counterparts.

Ans: (See text.)

Q. Column A lists various goals and column B lists three types of goals --short term, midterm, and long term. Match the choices of column B with the goals of column A by placing the appropriate letter in the space to the left of the applicable goal in column a.

Column A Column B

Graduating from high school a. Short term

Passing this test b. Midterm

Learning to drive a car c. Long term

Graduating from college

Writing a novel

Getting a date for next weekend

Getting married

A. b, a, b, c, c, a, c

Q. State, in your own words, three reasons that goal setting is important.

Ans: (1) goals provide direction (2) achieving goals provides satisfaction

(3) failure to achieve a goal can result in increased determination in future efforts

Q. There are six steps to successful goal setting. The list of steps is partially completed below. Fill in the missing steps in the proper sequence.

(1) Select a goal.

(2)

(3) List the steps required to complete the solution.

(4)

(5) Follow through.

(6)

Ans: (2) Identify a solution. (4) Explain how to carry out the solution. (6) Evaluate the solution.

Q. Time management is the key to .

a. planning b. goal setting c. scheduling d. evaluating

Q. State in writing the four steps of time management as described in class.

Ans: (See text.)

Q. The key to time management is .

a. planning b. scheduling c. evaluating d. following through

Q. The Queen of England is being presented a formal ceremony. Which of the following is appropriate?

a. 19-gun salute b. 21-gun salute c. playing “Hail to the Chief” d. playing the National Anthem of the United States

Q. The French Ambassador is being presented at a formal ceremony. Which of the following is appropriate?

a. 19-gun salute b. 21-gun salute c. playing “Hail to the Chief” d. playing the National Anthem of the United States

Q. The Secretary of the Air Force is being presented at a formal ceremony. Which of the following is appropriate?

a. 19-gun salute b. 21-gun salute c. playing “The Air Force Anthem” d. playing the National Anthem

Q. When the national flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window sill, the part of the flag closes to the peak of the staff is the

a. striped part b. union c. base d. field

Q. When the national flag is vertically suspended across a street, the is at the top and to the north of an east-west street.

a. striped part b. union c. base d. field

Q. Describe the proper way to display the national flag in a window.

Ans: horizontally, with the union to the left of an observer in the street

Q. When pennants or other flags are flown on the same halyard with the national flag, the national flag should be flown at the peak of the staff with two exceptions. List one of the exceptions.

Ans: (1) the United Nations flag at United Nations headquarters or (2) the church pennant during religious services at sea

Q. When carried in a line of flags, the national flag should be carried .

a. even with and to the left of the line b. in front of and to the right of the line

c. even with and at the center of the line d. in front of and at the center of the line

Q. Describe the proper way to display the national flag as a part of or on clothing.

Ans: as a patch on the arm of an authorized uniform

Q. State in writing three examples of deceptive advertising based on the examples discussed in class.

Ans: SEE TEXT

Q. Based on discussions in class and in the text, describe three ways that a salesperson can pressure someone into buying something.

Ans: SEE TEXT

Q. State, in your own words, the meaning of comparison shopping.

Ans: SEE TEXT

Q. List three common shopping mistakes made by untrained shoppers.

A. do not comparison shop; buy on impulse; buy on credit without planning; yield to sales pressure; etc