JROTC FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of using the chain of command? - ✔✔It ensures that all
members are working together as a team to accomplish their individual tasks and those
of the unit.
✔✔The two terms used by the military to classify soldiers are _______ and _______. -
✔✔Rank and grade
✔✔To whom does the Cadet Battalion Commander report? - ✔✔To the Senior Army
Instructor.
✔✔A company consists of a headquarters section and at least two _________. -
✔✔Platoons
✔✔Who in a unit is primarily responsible for staff matters pertaining to security - ✔✔The
S-2, also called the Battalion Intelligence or Security Officer.
✔✔What is the rank of a JROTC Battalion Commander? - ✔✔Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
✔✔What is the rank of a JROTC Company Commander? - ✔✔Cadet Captain
✔✔You are a cadet's supervisor. You assigned your cadet to prepare and present a
briefing about the structure of the Army JROTC Battalion to incoming freshman. The
cadet immediately prepared a complete and effective presentation of the material, and
gave an excellent briefing to you during rehearsal. After the rehearsal, the cadet asked
if someone else could give the presentation to the new fresman. He said that he did not
feel comfortable speaking in front of large groups. What should your course of action
be? - ✔✔Counsel the cadet on facing fears and developing a healthy self-esteem.
✔✔Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority. - ✔✔Unity of Command, span
of control, and chain of command.
✔✔Commissioned officers are appointed by the ____________ and confirmed by the
Senate. - ✔✔President
✔✔T or F: Two duties of a team leader are to set the example at all times and to know
the number, names, and personal information on all assigned cadets. - ✔✔True
✔✔T or F: A company commander is expected to be an expert in drill. - ✔✔True
✔✔What is "span of control." - ✔✔The number of immediate subordinates one
commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct.
, ✔✔The unity of command, the span of control, and the chain of command are the three
elements of __________. - ✔✔The Pyramid of Authority
✔✔While talking about awards with some cadets, your friend asks everyone which
award they would most like to receive. While the others talked about individual awards,
you were thinking about an award that would reflect your skill as a leader. Which award
are you thinking about? - ✔✔Honor Unit with Distinction
✔✔The order of merit for individual awards, from highest to lowest is: - ✔✔Academic,
military, athletic, miscellaneous
✔✔Name the three types of unit decorations. - ✔✔Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor
Unit with Distinction
✔✔What are two kinds of awards given to cadets? - ✔✔Unit awards and individual
awards
✔✔Where is the Merit Unit insignia worn on a class A or B uniform? - ✔✔Above the
right shirt pocket
✔✔What color is the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia and where is it worn? - ✔✔The
yellow five-pointed star is worn above the right pocket of the Class A or B uniform.
✔✔What are the two main categories of individual awards given to cadets for superior
performance? - ✔✔Institutional and national awards
✔✔Who awards the Distinguished Cadet Award for Scholastic Excellence? - ✔✔The
superintendent of a school
✔✔T or F: The Recruiting Ribbon is awarded to those cadets who are recruited into the
military while in high school. - ✔✔False
✔✔To win the Physical Fitness Award, male cadets must be able to run a mile in how
many minutes? Females cadets in how many minutes? - ✔✔8:30 or less (Males) ----
Females 10:45 or less
✔✔The Merit Unit, honor Unit , and Honor Unit with Distinction are three of ________
decorations. - ✔✔Unit
✔✔Which awards come first in the order of merit-military awards, athletic awards or
academic awards? - ✔✔Academic awards
GRADED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of using the chain of command? - ✔✔It ensures that all
members are working together as a team to accomplish their individual tasks and those
of the unit.
✔✔The two terms used by the military to classify soldiers are _______ and _______. -
✔✔Rank and grade
✔✔To whom does the Cadet Battalion Commander report? - ✔✔To the Senior Army
Instructor.
✔✔A company consists of a headquarters section and at least two _________. -
✔✔Platoons
✔✔Who in a unit is primarily responsible for staff matters pertaining to security - ✔✔The
S-2, also called the Battalion Intelligence or Security Officer.
✔✔What is the rank of a JROTC Battalion Commander? - ✔✔Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
✔✔What is the rank of a JROTC Company Commander? - ✔✔Cadet Captain
✔✔You are a cadet's supervisor. You assigned your cadet to prepare and present a
briefing about the structure of the Army JROTC Battalion to incoming freshman. The
cadet immediately prepared a complete and effective presentation of the material, and
gave an excellent briefing to you during rehearsal. After the rehearsal, the cadet asked
if someone else could give the presentation to the new fresman. He said that he did not
feel comfortable speaking in front of large groups. What should your course of action
be? - ✔✔Counsel the cadet on facing fears and developing a healthy self-esteem.
✔✔Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority. - ✔✔Unity of Command, span
of control, and chain of command.
✔✔Commissioned officers are appointed by the ____________ and confirmed by the
Senate. - ✔✔President
✔✔T or F: Two duties of a team leader are to set the example at all times and to know
the number, names, and personal information on all assigned cadets. - ✔✔True
✔✔T or F: A company commander is expected to be an expert in drill. - ✔✔True
✔✔What is "span of control." - ✔✔The number of immediate subordinates one
commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct.
, ✔✔The unity of command, the span of control, and the chain of command are the three
elements of __________. - ✔✔The Pyramid of Authority
✔✔While talking about awards with some cadets, your friend asks everyone which
award they would most like to receive. While the others talked about individual awards,
you were thinking about an award that would reflect your skill as a leader. Which award
are you thinking about? - ✔✔Honor Unit with Distinction
✔✔The order of merit for individual awards, from highest to lowest is: - ✔✔Academic,
military, athletic, miscellaneous
✔✔Name the three types of unit decorations. - ✔✔Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor
Unit with Distinction
✔✔What are two kinds of awards given to cadets? - ✔✔Unit awards and individual
awards
✔✔Where is the Merit Unit insignia worn on a class A or B uniform? - ✔✔Above the
right shirt pocket
✔✔What color is the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia and where is it worn? - ✔✔The
yellow five-pointed star is worn above the right pocket of the Class A or B uniform.
✔✔What are the two main categories of individual awards given to cadets for superior
performance? - ✔✔Institutional and national awards
✔✔Who awards the Distinguished Cadet Award for Scholastic Excellence? - ✔✔The
superintendent of a school
✔✔T or F: The Recruiting Ribbon is awarded to those cadets who are recruited into the
military while in high school. - ✔✔False
✔✔To win the Physical Fitness Award, male cadets must be able to run a mile in how
many minutes? Females cadets in how many minutes? - ✔✔8:30 or less (Males) ----
Females 10:45 or less
✔✔The Merit Unit, honor Unit , and Honor Unit with Distinction are three of ________
decorations. - ✔✔Unit
✔✔Which awards come first in the order of merit-military awards, athletic awards or
academic awards? - ✔✔Academic awards
