Leadership Lab
Q. What Revolutionary War figure
introduced military drill to the soldiers at Valley Forge?
a. Baron von Steuben b. General Washington
c. Casimir Pulaski d. General Cornwallis
Q. List four things taught and/or developed by military drill.
Ans: discipline, self-confidence, team work, personal pride, unit pride, organization, etc.
Q. Drill is considered the backbone of
Ans: military
discipline
Q. List two characteristics of a properly fitting JROTC uniform.
Ans: sized, fitted, trousers hemmed to proper length
Q. List two personal appearance factors that affect overall appearance in uniform.
Ans: haircut, fingernails, cleanliness, uniform press/creases
Q. Describe a proper hairstyle for a JROTC cadet (male style for men; female style for women).
Ans: Male -- neatly trimmed with sideburns no lower than the opening of the ear.
Female -- styled or worn not to touch the collar and allows the garrison cap to fit properly
Q. Describe three requirements for uniform brass.
Ans: clean, polished, properly displayed
Q. How often should cadets polish their uniform shoes?
Ans: after each wearing
Q. Describe the correct way to wear a garrison cap.
Ans: worn with the front, vertical crease centered on the forehead and aligned with the nose;
slight tilt to the right, but not touching or resting on the ear.
Q. Describe the proper manner of placing the JROTC pin-on rank device on the collar of the cadet uniform.
Ans: one inch from the edge of the collar and bisecting the point of the collar
Q. Describe the proper manner of displaying the Honor Unit Star on the cadet uniform.
Ans: centered over and one-fourth of an inch above the top seam of the right pocket (equivalent position for female cadets)
Q. Describe the proper manner of displaying ribbons on the cadet uniform.
Ans: centered over and one-eighth of an inch above the top seam of the left pocket (equivalent position for female cadets)
Q. On what part of the uniform do enlisted cadets wear the JROTC insignia?
Ans: on the garrison cap
Q. List three responsibilities of a follower in drill.
Ans: obedience, proper appearance, contribution to the mission, loyalty, selflessness
Q. List three responsibilities of a leader.
Ans: set good example, know job, concern for followers, initiative, contribution to the mission, loyalty, selflessness
Q. The type of command that states a movement to be carried
out is a
.
a. preparatory command b. command of execution
c. supplementary command d. combined command
Q. The type of command that signals when a movement is to be carried out is called a.
a. preparatory command b. command of execution
c.
supplementary command
d.
combined command
Q. “Fall in,” “fall out” and “rest” are types of a .
a. preparatory command b. command of execution
c. supplementary command d. combined command
Q. A command that reinforces other commands and ensures proper understanding is a.
a. preparatory command b. command of execution
c. supplementary command d. combined command
Q. The command “as you were” is given to revoke or cancel
a
a. preparatory command b. command of execution
c. supplementary command d. combined command
Q. List the three elements of the command voice.
Ans: tone, cadence, snap
Q. Explain why proper preparation is necessary for a good drill leader.
Ans: in order to command respect and obedience
Q. List four characteristics of a good drill leader.
Ans: (1) follows regulations precisely (2) has energy, patience and spirit
(3) has good military appearance and bearing (4) immediately corrects mistakes of followers
Q. List two reasons why honor guards were used by the Continental Army.
Ans: (1) as a protective measure (2) to show improvement in discipline
Q. Why are honor guards used today?
a.. to show size and strength of the Army b. to show proper respect for battalion staff members
c. to show special courtesy to visiting dignitaries d. to show formation and marching skills
Q. List two characteristics looked for when selecting individuals for duty as honor guards.
Ans: (1) military (soldierly) appearance (2) superior discipline
Q. At what point during a formal ceremony does the honor guard commander call the honor guard to attention?
a. when the ceremonial band is called to attention b. when the inspection party approaches the salute battery
c. when the inspection of the troops begins d. when the person to be honored approaches
Q. When inspecting the troops, the honor guard commander takes a position to the of the person being honored.
a.
front
b.
rear
c.
right
d.
left
Q. What action is taken by uniformed, military members of an inspecting party when they pass in front of the Colors?
Ans: render a hand salute
Q. List two reasons why retreat was first used by the military.
Ans: (1) notify sentries that it was time to begin challenging (2) notified the troops that it was time to go to quarters
Q. State the purpose of present day retreat ceremonies.
Ans: to honor the U.S. flag when it is lowered in the evening
Q. List the two times that the order “Battalion, attention” is given during the retreat ceremony.
Ans: (1) four minutes before the sounding of Retreat (2) when the evening gun sounds
Q. During the retreat ceremony, when is the order “Present, arms” given?
Ans: after the evening gun sounds and before the first note of “To the Color” or the National Anthem
Q. During the retreat ceremony, when is the command “Order, arms” given?
Ans: at the last note of “To the Color” or National Anthem
Q. Upon completion of the retreat ceremony, the order “Take charge of your unit” is given by the
a.
color guard commander
b.
battalion commander
c.
adjutant
d.
honoree
Q In a ceremony and as part of a larger command, a battalion carries its organizational color
a. four steps in front of the staff b. in line with the National Color
c.
four steps to the rear of the staff
d.
in line with the battalion commander
Q. When passing in review, what action is taken by the organizational color on the command, “Eyes, right?”
Ans: render a salute by dipping the color
Q. During formal ceremonies and when not presenting arms, the color guard remains at
a. order arms b. inspection arms c. left shoulder arms d. right shoulder arms
Q. When in formation with the Color company, but not during a ceremony, the Color bearers.
a.
stand at ease
b.
remain at attention
c.
remain at parade rest
d.
are at rest
Q. List the members of a Color guard by rank.
Ans: two or three sergeants and two specialists or privates
Q. List four purposes of military reviews.
Ans: (1) honor a high-ranking commander or dignitary (2) demonstrate state of training to a dignitary
(3) present decorations or awards (4) commemorate events
Q. List the four types of military units that normally take part in a review.
Ans: band, formation of troops, color guard, salute battery
Q. List five key individuals, by title, who participate in a review.
Ans: reviewing officer, host official, commander of the troops, adjutant, line unit commanders
Q. List, in the proper order by start time to finish, the five major steps in the sequence of events for a review.
(2) presentation and honors (5) pass in review
(3) inspection