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ROTC
Franklin
Crews
Command Sergeant Major Michael Franklin
MSG Darrell Crews
   

Mission

 

TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS

Knowledge

What is the Mission of JROTC? To motivate young people to become better citizens.
What is the key to success in JROTC? The key to success in JROTC is TEAMWORK.
   
---Cadet Rank Structure:---  
   
What rank is a cadet with ____________?  
   
Officer Ranks  
Two Diamonds Lieutenant Colonel
One Diamond Major
Three Disks Captain
Two Disks First Lieutenant
One Disk Second Lieutenant
   
Enlisted Ranks  
Three Stripes Up/three down a star and a wreath Command Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a star Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a diamond First Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/three down Master Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/two down Sergeant First Class
Three Stripes Up/one down Staff Sergeant
Three Stripes Up Sergeant
Two Stripes Up Corporal
One Stripe Up/one down Private First Class
One Stripe Up Private
   
---Drill and Ceremony:---  
   
How many inches are in a normal step in marching? 30 inches
   
Which foot can you give the command halt on? Either foot
   
What position are you allowed to speak while in formation? The position of "Rest"
   
All stationary commands are given from which position? The position of "Attention"
   
What is the rate of march for "Quick Time"? 120 steps per minute
   
What is the rate of march for "Double Time"? 180 steps per minute
   
---U.S. Military History:---  
   
Who were the primary antagonists during World War I (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)? Germany and Austria-Hungary
   
Who were the primary antagonists during World War II (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)? Germany, Italy and Japan
   
What happened on 7 December 1941 in Hawaii? The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
   
Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army? George Washington
   
What war accounted for the most American casualties? The U.S. Civil War
   
What war was fought during the 1960's nd 1970's? The Vietnam War
   
What country did the U.S. and its allies fight in the Gulf War? Iraq
   
---Citizenship and the Constitution:---  
   
What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as? The Bill of Rights
   
Which amendment grants the "Freedom of Speech"? The First Amendment
   
What age is an U.S. Citizen first allowed to vote? 18 years old
   
What are the two primary political parties? The Republican Party and the Democratic Party
   
---First Aid:---  
   
What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for? To clear a blocked airway.
   
What do the letters "CPR" stand for and what is it used for? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and it is used to restore a heartbeat and restore breathing to a patient.
   
What is first aid? The assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical personnel arrive.
   
What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for? To restore breathing.
   
What are the four life-saving steps?

A. Check and clear airway and restore breathing

B. Check for and stop bleeding

C. Check and treat for shock

D. Dress and bandage the wound

   
---Map Reading---  
   
What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?

Blue: Water

Green: Vegetation

Brown: Contour, Elevation and Relief

Black: Manmade Objects

Red: Other Manmade Objects and Densely Populated areas

   
What instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth in a field environment? Compass
   
What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map? Protractor
   
What are the five major terrain features? Hilltop, Ridgeline, Saddle, Valley, Depression
   
How many North's are found on a military map and what are they called? Three, True North, Magnetic North, and Grid North