Study for Let 1 JROTC promotion test

What is the mission of Army JROTC?

• To train young men and women in Army tactics.

• To increase enlistment in the Armed Forces.

• To help students graduate from high school.

• To motivate young people to become better citizens.

When was JROTC established by congress?

• 1961

• 1830

• 1776

• 1916

One of the goals of the JROTC curriculum is to encourage students to graduate from__________.

• College

• high school

• Basic Training

• Two-year college

 Name 3 types of unit decorations in JROTC

• Personal unit, merit unit and School unit with distinction.

• School unit, Personal unit with Distinction, and Team Unit.

• Team unit, School unit, and merit unit with distinction.

• Merit unit, Honor unit, and Honor unit with distinction.

 Name 3 factors that affect personal appearance

• Tidy hair, clean fingernails, and good posture

• Height, weight and blood pressure

• Age, income and race

• All of the above

Name 3 elements of good grooming.

• Table manners, using proper salutations with others, and writing proper thank-you notes

• Daily showers, teeth brushing, a rested appearance, clean hands and nails, a tidy uniform, etc.

• Painting one’s nails, standing up straight, and setting a proper table

• Weekly showers, teeth brushing, a tidy uniform, a rested appearance, and clean hands and nails

What do the colors on the U.S. flag represent?

• White represents Northern states; Red represents Southern states; Blue represents the Union

• White represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

• Blue represents hope, purity and innocence; White represents hardiness and valor; Red represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

• White represents death; Red represents rebellion; Blue represents clear skies of freedom

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

• Francis Scott Key wrote it in 1814.

• Martha Washington wrote it in 1777.

• George Washington wrote it in 1789.

• Mary Todd Lincoln wrote it in 1861.

 Define “esprit de corps”

• A military courtesy given to people of senior ran and status.

• The common spirit or feeling of pride found in members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion and a strong regard for the honor of the group.

• The department of the military is in charge of Marine Units.

• The honor given a flag when casing or uncasing the colors.

What is the mission of the department of defense?

• Strategic and tactical division of combatant forces.

• The operation of combatant forces under unified command.

• To provide the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States.

• Research and development on effective military tactics and machinery.