JROTC Authority Quiz

In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of the pyramid is a chain of command.

• True

• False

What will you accomplish in this lesson?

What will you learn in this lesson?

Why is the lesson important?

When will you have successfully met the lesson’s purpose?

Who is responsible for the overall function and management of a Junior ROTC unit?

• The Cadet Command

• The school principal

• The senior JROTC instructor

• The battalion commander

Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority.

• Positional authority, expert authority, and peer authority

• Authority of expertise, authority of association, and positional authority

• Unity of command, span of control, and chain of custody

• Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command

How do the pyramid of authority and the unit organization chart graphically show the concept of span of control?

What is the primary purpose of the chain of command in a JROTC unit?

• To create confusion among cadets

• To reduce the number of cadets in the unit

• To increase the number of leaders in the unit

• To establish a clear line of authority and responsibility

Which element of the Pyramid of Authority is most closely associated with decision-making power?

• Authority of association

• Positional authority

• Expert authority

• Peer authority