Understanding JROTC Ranks Quiz

Which of the following is the lowest enlisted rank in Army JROTC?

• Cadet Sergeant

• Cadet Private

• Cadet Captain

• Cadet Major

What is the insignia for a Cadet Second Lieutenant in JROTC?

• Three chevrons

• One disk

• One pip (single circle)

• One bar

Which JROTC rank is higher: Cadet First Sergeant or Cadet Sergeant Major?

• Cadet First Sergeant

• Cadet Sergeant Major

Which of the following is a JROTC officer rank?

• Cadet Corporal

• Cadet Captain

• Cadet Sergeant

• Cadet Private First Class

Arrange the following JROTC ranks in order from lowest to highest: Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Captain, Cadet Private, Cadet Major.

• Cadet Private, Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Captain, Cadet Major

• Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Private, Cadet Captain, Cadet Major

• Cadet Private, Cadet Captain, Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Major

• Cadet Major, Cadet Captain, Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Private

If a Cadet Sergeant is promoted two ranks up, which rank will they hold?

• Cadet Staff Sergeant

• Cadet First Sergeant

• Cadet Sergeant First Class

• Cadet Major

A Cadet Captain is in charge of a company. If the Cadet Captain is absent, which rank would most likely take command?

• Cadet First Lieutenant

• Cadet Sergeant

• Cadet Major

• Cadet Private

A new JROTC unit wants to create a leadership structure. Using your knowledge of JROTC ranks, which three ranks would you recommend for the top leadership positions, and why?

• Cadet Private, Cadet Corporal, Cadet Sergeant

• Cadet Captain, Cadet Major, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

• Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Staff Sergeant, Cadet First Sergeant

• Cadet Private, Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Captain

A Cadet Battalion has a chain of command that includes a Cadet Major, Cadet Captain, and Cadet Sergeant Major. If the Cadet Major is unavailable, who should assume command, and what is your reasoning?

• Cadet Captain, because they are the next highest officer rank.

• Cadet Sergeant Major, because they are the highest enlisted rank.

• Cadet Captain, because officers outrank enlisted cadets.

• Cadet Sergeant Major, because they have more experience.

You are tasked with organizing a JROTC event. You need to assign roles based on rank. Which rank would you assign as the event leader, and what evidence supports your choice?

• Cadet Private, because they are new and need experience.

• Cadet Sergeant, because they are in the middle of the rank structure.

• Cadet Captain, because they are typically responsible for leading companies and events.

• Cadet Corporal, because they are junior leaders.