JLAB UNIT 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
U3C1L1:F1
JROTC Army commanders get their authority from __________.
A) JROTC Central Command
B) the Senior Army Instructor
C) the laws governing the Army
D) the Cadets who vote for them to be the top leader - CORRECT ANSWER - B) the
Senior Army Instructor
U3C1L1:Q1
The ___ supervises and coordinates staff to prevent overlapping efforts and ensure that the
commander's goals are met.
A) command sergeant major
B) personal staff
C) executive officer
D) S-1 - CORRECT ANSWER - C) executive officer
U3C1L1:Q2
Commanders and staff officers frequently hold conferences. Conferences can replace the need
for __________.
A) assisting subordinate unit members
B) inspections
C) staff visits - CORRECT ANSWER - C) staff visits
U3C1L1:Q3
__________ officers are the principal staff assistants to the commander and each specializes in
an S -1 through S-5 (or a combined) function.
, A) Special staff
B) Coordinating staff
C) Personal staff
D) Principal staff - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Coordinating staff
U3C1L1:Q4
__________ channels transmit all orders and instructions to subordinate units.
A) Designated
B) Delegated
C) Control
D) Command - CORRECT ANSWER - D) Command
U3C1L1:Q5
T or F: Commanders can delegate authority and responsibilities to their subordinates. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
U3C1L1:Q6
You are a member of the battalion staff. Your job is to direct, coordinate, and supervise the
coordinating and special staffs, and to support the commander's personal staff if needed. Who are
you?
A) The battalion commander
B) The battalion executive officer
C) The battalion operations officer
D) The battalion logistics officer - CORRECT ANSWER - B) The battalion executive
officer
U3C1L1:Q7
T or F: Battalions are the highest level at which the U.S. Army authorizes a staff. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Questions and CORRECT Answers
U3C1L1:F1
JROTC Army commanders get their authority from __________.
A) JROTC Central Command
B) the Senior Army Instructor
C) the laws governing the Army
D) the Cadets who vote for them to be the top leader - CORRECT ANSWER - B) the
Senior Army Instructor
U3C1L1:Q1
The ___ supervises and coordinates staff to prevent overlapping efforts and ensure that the
commander's goals are met.
A) command sergeant major
B) personal staff
C) executive officer
D) S-1 - CORRECT ANSWER - C) executive officer
U3C1L1:Q2
Commanders and staff officers frequently hold conferences. Conferences can replace the need
for __________.
A) assisting subordinate unit members
B) inspections
C) staff visits - CORRECT ANSWER - C) staff visits
U3C1L1:Q3
__________ officers are the principal staff assistants to the commander and each specializes in
an S -1 through S-5 (or a combined) function.
, A) Special staff
B) Coordinating staff
C) Personal staff
D) Principal staff - CORRECT ANSWER - B) Coordinating staff
U3C1L1:Q4
__________ channels transmit all orders and instructions to subordinate units.
A) Designated
B) Delegated
C) Control
D) Command - CORRECT ANSWER - D) Command
U3C1L1:Q5
T or F: Commanders can delegate authority and responsibilities to their subordinates. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
U3C1L1:Q6
You are a member of the battalion staff. Your job is to direct, coordinate, and supervise the
coordinating and special staffs, and to support the commander's personal staff if needed. Who are
you?
A) The battalion commander
B) The battalion executive officer
C) The battalion operations officer
D) The battalion logistics officer - CORRECT ANSWER - B) The battalion executive
officer
U3C1L1:Q7
T or F: Battalions are the highest level at which the U.S. Army authorizes a staff. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
