Wayne County High School JROTC
Promotion Board UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. (U1C1L1:Q1) If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which
one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose
of JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - "We expect to develop our personal growth skills as
we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens.
That's the mission of JROTC."
2. (U1C1L1:Q1) If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which
one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose
of JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - "We expect to develop our personal growth skills as
we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens.
That's the mission of JROTC."
3. (U1C1L1:Q2) A friend of yours tells you that citizenship cannot be developed in a classroom.
She believes that people learn citizenship skills from their families. Which of the following
answers would you use to best demonstrate your citizenship skills, and to best explain how Army
JROTC develops citizenship? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Families can set the foundation
for good citizenship, but Army JROTC helps promote it further through projects outside of the
home."
4. (U1C1L1:Q3) Leadership Theory and Application lessons teach Cadets the BE, KNOW, and
DO of leadership. A friend of yours said that she understood the BE and DO parts, but wasn't
sure about the KNOW. Which of the following would be a good example to illustrate what
KNOW means? - CORRECT ANSWER - A Cadet demonstrates a performance task.
5. (U1C1L1:Q4) The JROTC Instructor asked your friend what he knew about Army JROTC. He
replied that he had heard both good and bad things about it. He also said that he thought it would
be a good place to learn leadership, but that he was sure he wasn't going to like some of the
challenges. The instructor smiled because she liked his answer, then she thanked your friend for
his candor. Your friend didn't know what that meant, so the instructor asked you if you knew.
What should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER - Candor means fairness, openness, and
frankness.
,6. (U1C1L1:G1) What is the mission of Army JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
motivate young people to be better citizens.
7. (U1C1L1:G2) In your LET texts, what will Leadership Theory and Application teach you? -
CORRECT ANSWER - How to influence others while you are leading them.
How to be a leader.
What you do while you are leading.
8. (U1C1L2:Q2) Teamwork is the ability to work well with others towards a common goal. It is
one of the hallmarks of Army JROTC. If you were describing some of the activities you do in
JROTC to develop teamwork, what would you most likely be talking about? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drill and ceremonies, first aid, and map reading
9. (U1C1L2:Q3) You are the leader of a team of Cadets that successfully accomplished a number
of tasks. Initially, your team consisted of new Cadets from many different backgrounds. They did
not work well together and you had to constantly settle disputes. Your leadership skills helped
guide them to complete the tasks and build a strong, cohesive team. Because of your team's
success, you were commended by your JROTC Instructor for your specific skill in: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Conflict Resolution
10. (U1C1L2:Q4) For a class assignment, you and the other Cadets were told to write down what
you thought were the goals of JROTC on a 3X5 card. After everyone had written down 4-5
goals, you were told to exchange 3X5 cards with other Cadets. The instructor asked if anyone if
they thought any of the goals were wrong. On the card you now have, which of the following
goals would you recommend not using as a goal for JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cadets will prepare for careers in the military services.
11. (U1C1L2:G1) When was JROTC established by Congress? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1916
12. (U1C1L2:G2) Name the congressional act that launched the JROTC program. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The National Defense Act of 1916
,13. (U1C1L2:G3) Where in the U.S. was the first JROTC program established as the American
Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Norwich, Vermont
14. (U1C1L2:G4) One of the goals of the JROTC curriculum is to encourage students to
graduate from _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - High School
15. (U1C1L2:G6) T or F: One of the LET goals is to get Cadets to join the military service. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
16. (U1C1L2:G7) T or F: One of the LET goals is to teach Cadets conflict resolution skills. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
17. (U1C1L2:G9) The academy in Norwich, Vermont, which had the first JROTC program was
the ___________ Academy. - CORRECT ANSWER - American Literary, Scientific, and
Military
18. (U1C1L3:Q2) If you met a Cadet with this rank, how should you greet her? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Good morning, Cadet Sergeant."
**Shows picture of cadet sergeant rank**
19. (U1C1L3:Q3) As a new Cadet, you are being introduced to your chain of command. The
person wearing this rank is most likely your ___________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Platoon Leader
**Shows picture of captain rank/ a simple circle**
20. (U1C1L3:Q4) Your job is to make sure the Battalion Commander's guidance is understood
and acted on by the Company Commanders and the Battalion Staff. You also manage the staff so
that all of the different staff sections coordinate and work with each other to advise the
, Commander, plan projects and activities, perform administrative duties, maintain security, and
issue property.
What is your position in the Battalion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Executive Officer (XO)
21. (U1C1L3:Q5) You have just been appointed as the new Commander of your JROTC
Company. During your assumption of command, you found that your company's personnel
records and training schedules are a mess.
You know that your battalion has the correct records and schedules, so you request copies of
them from your Battalion ______ and ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - S-1 (Adjutant);
S-3 (Operations)
22. (U1C1L3:G1) T or F: In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of
the pyramid is a chain of command. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
23. (U1C1L3:G2) Define "chain of command." - CORRECT ANSWER - The succession
of leaders through which authority passes down the ranks.
24. (U1C1L3:G3) What is the purpose of using the chain of command? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It ensures that all members are working together as a team to accomplish their
individual tasks and those of the unit.
25. (U1C1L3:G4) Define "span of control." - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of
immediate subordinates, one commander, or leader can effectively
control, supervise, or direct.
26. (U1C1L3:G74) Name the three levels of authority in the pyramid of authority. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Unity of command, Span of control, Chain of command
27. (U1C1L3:G5) The two terms used by the military to classify soldiers are ___________ and
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Rank and grade
Promotion Board UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. (U1C1L1:Q1) If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which
one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose
of JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - "We expect to develop our personal growth skills as
we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens.
That's the mission of JROTC."
2. (U1C1L1:Q1) If someone asked you about what you expect to get out of Army JROTC, which
one of the following responses would you use to best inform them about the mission and purpose
of JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - "We expect to develop our personal growth skills as
we participate in a variety of experiences and leadership situations to help us be better citizens.
That's the mission of JROTC."
3. (U1C1L1:Q2) A friend of yours tells you that citizenship cannot be developed in a classroom.
She believes that people learn citizenship skills from their families. Which of the following
answers would you use to best demonstrate your citizenship skills, and to best explain how Army
JROTC develops citizenship? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Families can set the foundation
for good citizenship, but Army JROTC helps promote it further through projects outside of the
home."
4. (U1C1L1:Q3) Leadership Theory and Application lessons teach Cadets the BE, KNOW, and
DO of leadership. A friend of yours said that she understood the BE and DO parts, but wasn't
sure about the KNOW. Which of the following would be a good example to illustrate what
KNOW means? - CORRECT ANSWER - A Cadet demonstrates a performance task.
5. (U1C1L1:Q4) The JROTC Instructor asked your friend what he knew about Army JROTC. He
replied that he had heard both good and bad things about it. He also said that he thought it would
be a good place to learn leadership, but that he was sure he wasn't going to like some of the
challenges. The instructor smiled because she liked his answer, then she thanked your friend for
his candor. Your friend didn't know what that meant, so the instructor asked you if you knew.
What should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER - Candor means fairness, openness, and
frankness.
,6. (U1C1L1:G1) What is the mission of Army JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
motivate young people to be better citizens.
7. (U1C1L1:G2) In your LET texts, what will Leadership Theory and Application teach you? -
CORRECT ANSWER - How to influence others while you are leading them.
How to be a leader.
What you do while you are leading.
8. (U1C1L2:Q2) Teamwork is the ability to work well with others towards a common goal. It is
one of the hallmarks of Army JROTC. If you were describing some of the activities you do in
JROTC to develop teamwork, what would you most likely be talking about? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drill and ceremonies, first aid, and map reading
9. (U1C1L2:Q3) You are the leader of a team of Cadets that successfully accomplished a number
of tasks. Initially, your team consisted of new Cadets from many different backgrounds. They did
not work well together and you had to constantly settle disputes. Your leadership skills helped
guide them to complete the tasks and build a strong, cohesive team. Because of your team's
success, you were commended by your JROTC Instructor for your specific skill in: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Conflict Resolution
10. (U1C1L2:Q4) For a class assignment, you and the other Cadets were told to write down what
you thought were the goals of JROTC on a 3X5 card. After everyone had written down 4-5
goals, you were told to exchange 3X5 cards with other Cadets. The instructor asked if anyone if
they thought any of the goals were wrong. On the card you now have, which of the following
goals would you recommend not using as a goal for JROTC? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cadets will prepare for careers in the military services.
11. (U1C1L2:G1) When was JROTC established by Congress? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1916
12. (U1C1L2:G2) Name the congressional act that launched the JROTC program. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The National Defense Act of 1916
,13. (U1C1L2:G3) Where in the U.S. was the first JROTC program established as the American
Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy? - CORRECT ANSWER - Norwich, Vermont
14. (U1C1L2:G4) One of the goals of the JROTC curriculum is to encourage students to
graduate from _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - High School
15. (U1C1L2:G6) T or F: One of the LET goals is to get Cadets to join the military service. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
16. (U1C1L2:G7) T or F: One of the LET goals is to teach Cadets conflict resolution skills. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
17. (U1C1L2:G9) The academy in Norwich, Vermont, which had the first JROTC program was
the ___________ Academy. - CORRECT ANSWER - American Literary, Scientific, and
Military
18. (U1C1L3:Q2) If you met a Cadet with this rank, how should you greet her? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Good morning, Cadet Sergeant."
**Shows picture of cadet sergeant rank**
19. (U1C1L3:Q3) As a new Cadet, you are being introduced to your chain of command. The
person wearing this rank is most likely your ___________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Platoon Leader
**Shows picture of captain rank/ a simple circle**
20. (U1C1L3:Q4) Your job is to make sure the Battalion Commander's guidance is understood
and acted on by the Company Commanders and the Battalion Staff. You also manage the staff so
that all of the different staff sections coordinate and work with each other to advise the
, Commander, plan projects and activities, perform administrative duties, maintain security, and
issue property.
What is your position in the Battalion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Executive Officer (XO)
21. (U1C1L3:Q5) You have just been appointed as the new Commander of your JROTC
Company. During your assumption of command, you found that your company's personnel
records and training schedules are a mess.
You know that your battalion has the correct records and schedules, so you request copies of
them from your Battalion ______ and ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - S-1 (Adjutant);
S-3 (Operations)
22. (U1C1L3:G1) T or F: In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of
the pyramid is a chain of command. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
23. (U1C1L3:G2) Define "chain of command." - CORRECT ANSWER - The succession
of leaders through which authority passes down the ranks.
24. (U1C1L3:G3) What is the purpose of using the chain of command? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It ensures that all members are working together as a team to accomplish their
individual tasks and those of the unit.
25. (U1C1L3:G4) Define "span of control." - CORRECT ANSWER - The number of
immediate subordinates, one commander, or leader can effectively
control, supervise, or direct.
26. (U1C1L3:G74) Name the three levels of authority in the pyramid of authority. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Unity of command, Span of control, Chain of command
27. (U1C1L3:G5) The two terms used by the military to classify soldiers are ___________ and
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Rank and grade
