CHCORI Battalion
Cadet of the Month Study Packet
Be Prepared!
As One, HOOAH!
1) Cadet Marches and Reports in:
- Report in “Cadet Salutes” and says “Cadet (Rank and Name) reporting to the President of the Board”
- President returns salute
- Cadet stays at attention to commence stationary drill
- President of the Board commands Cadet to take their seat
2) Board will ask a series of questions that will cover:
- General Knowledge
i. Rank Structure
ii. Basic Knowledge that pertains to LET level and below
- Drill and Ceremony
i. Drill
ii. Uniform
- Map Reading and Orienteering
- Current Events
3) President of the Board will dismiss Cadet
- Cadet will rise to the position of attention
- Render “salute” to President of the Board
- President of the Board will give the appropriate gesture
- Cadet marches out
General Knowledge Questions
1) What is the mission of JROTC?
a)To motivate young people to be better citizens
2) What is the key to success in the JROTC program? How would you define this?
a)Teamwork- working together to accomplish a mission
3) What is the definition of leadership?
a)The ability to lead, guide, or influence others to accomplish a mission in the manner desired while providing purpose, direction, and motivation. (While improving the unit).
4) Why did Congress see a need for the JROTC program?
a)To develop young leaders at an early age who will be able to understand the requirements of good citizenship.
5) What are the three leadership styles?
a)Delegating, participating and directing
6) What are the seven Army Values and their definitions?
Loyalty- to bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution
Duty- to fulfill your obligations
Respect- to treat people as they should be treated
Selfless Service- to put the welfare of others before your own
Honor- to live up to all values
Integrity- to do what’s right, legally and morally
Personal Courage- to face fear, danger, or adversity
7) What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?
a)The Bill of Rights
8) What Amendment grants the “Freedom of Speech?”
a)The First Amendment
9) Name the three most commonly used flags:
a)Garrison, Post, and Storm
10) What are the two primary political parties?
a)The Republican Party and the Democratic Party
11) Where is the main headquarters for all United States Armed Forces?
a)Pentagon, Arlington VA
12) What is the job of the S1?
a)Personnel Officer
13) What is the job of the S2?
a)Security Officer
14) What is the job of the S3?
a)Training and Operations Officer
15) What is the job of the S4?
a)Supply or Logistics Officer
16) What is the job of the S5?
a)Public Affairs Officer
17) What is the job of the S6?
a)Communications Officer
18) What is the regulation manual for Drill and Ceremonies?
a)Fm 3-21.5(Field Manual)
19) What is the regulation manual for Organization, Administration, Operation, Training, and Support?
a)CCR-145-2(Cadet Command Regulation)
20) What is the regulation manual for Organizational Inspection Program and Checklists?
a)CCR-145-8-3
21) What is the regulation manual for Cadet Command Safety Program?
a)CCR-385-10-V3
22) What is the regulation manual for Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia?
a)AR670-1 (Army Regulation)
23) What is the regulation manual for Physical Training?
a)TC 3-22.20 (Training Circular)
24) Define Chain of Command.
a)A line of authority and responsibility within an organization.
25) When did Congress first authorize the actual formation of the Reserve Officers Training Corps?
a)1916
26) What is our Chain of Command?
Commander in Chief- The Honorable President Donald J. Trump
Vice President of the U.S. - The Honorable Mike Pence
Secretary of Defense- James Mattis
Secretary of the Army- Ryan McCarthy
Army Chief of Staff- General Mark A. Milley
Sergeant Major of the Army- Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) General- Gen. David Perkins
TRADOC CSM- CSM David Davenport
U.S. Army Cadet Command (TRADOC) General MG Christopher P. Hughes
USACC CSM- CSM Gabriel Arnold
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - General Joseph F. Dunford Jr.
27) What is the birthday of the United States Army?
a)14 June 1775
28) Name the two ways to become a United States citizen:
a)Birth and Naturalization
29) Name the four ways to become a commissioned officer in the United States Army:
a)Attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
b)Attend Officer Candidate School (OCS)
c)Earn a Direct Commission
d)Enroll in Army ROTC at a college/university
30) Name the four parts of a lesson plan:
a)Inquire
b)Gather
c)Process
d)Apply
31) Name the three types of teaching methods:
a)Lecture, Conference, and Demonstration
32) Name the two basic responsibilities of a leader:
a)Mission accomplishment and welfare of subordinates
33) What are the two burdens of a leader?
a)Accountability and responsibility
34) What are the indicators of unit effectiveness?
a)Morale, discipline, proficiency, and esprit de corps
35) What is the definition of communication?
a)The effective transmission of understanding and meaning
36) Name three of the 11 Principles of Leadership:
a)Know yourself and seek self-improvement
b)Be technically and tactically proficient
c)Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare
d)Keep your subordinates informed
e)Set the example
f)Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
g)Train/Build your subordinates as a team
h)Make sound and timely decisions
i)Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates
j)Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
k)Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
37) What are the five powers of a leader or manager?
a)Rewards, Coercive, Legitimate, Expert, and Referent
38) Know the General Orders:
a)I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
b)I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military matter.
c)I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.
39) Name one of the main objectives of JROTC:
a)Promote citizenship
b)Develop leadership
c)Communicate effectively
d)Improve physical fitness
e)Provide incentive to live drug-free
f)Strengthen positive self-motivation
g)Provide historic perspective of the military services
h)Work as a team
i)Graduate from high school
40) What branch of service is trained to fight on land?
a)The Army
41) Under the direction of the secretary of defense, who heads the Army?
a)The Secretary of the Army
42) What is the top military position in the United States Army?
a)The Chief of Staffof the Army
43) Name the current officeholders.
a)The President of the U.S.
b)The Vice President of the U.S.
c)The Governor of your state
KNOW RANK STRUCTURE
Make sure you know the cadet ranks and the army ranks, what they look like, and how to describe what they look like.
Drill and Ceremonies
1) When marching at quick time, what is the normal arm swing distance?
a)Nine inches to the front and six inches to the rear of the trouser seams
2) How many inches are there in a normal step in marching?
a)30 inches
3) Which foot can you give the command halt on?
a)Either foot
4) What position are you allowed to speak while in formation?
a)The position of rest
5) All stationary commands are given from which position?
a)The position of attention
6) What is the rate of march for Quick Time?
a)120 steps per minute
7) What is the rate of march for “Double Time?”
a)180 steps per minute
8) What is the proper length of a half step?
a)15 inches
9) What do the torches represent on the JROTC insignia?
a)Knowledge
10) What does the Gold Star represent?
a)Honor Unit with Distinction
11) What is the highest military award?
a)The Congressional Medal of Honor
On which foot do you call the following commands?
12) Left Flank, March:
a)Left foot
13) Right Flank, March:
a)Right foot
14) Column Right, March:
a)Right foot
15) Column Left, March:
a)Left foot
16) Rear, March:
a)Right foot
17) Squad, Halt:
a)May be given as either foot strikes the ground
18) What position should a leader be at when giving drill commands?
a)The position of attention
19) What commands would you give to have your unit salute, and then drop their salute?
a)Present Arms, Order Arms
20) Name the parts of a two-part command:
a)Preparatory, and Execution
21) When should you step off on your right foot?
a)Right Step, March
22) Name a command which is executed in one count:
a)At Ease, Rest, Fall Out, Fall In
23) What is the proper length of a step at quick time?
a)Thirty inches, except USAF’s quick time, which is twenty-four inches
24) A platoon consists of how many squads?
a)Two or more
25) The command, “Backward, March” or “Back Step” is given at what position?
a)Halt
Map Reading, First Aid, and General Raider Knowledge Questions
1) What is the universal sign for choking?
a)Both hands clutching the throat
2) What are the two common types of fractures?
a)Simple (Closed), and Compound (Open)
3) What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
a)To clear a blocked airway
4) What do the letters “CPR” stand for and what is it used for?
a)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and it is used to restore a heartbeat and breathing to a patient
5) What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (rescue breathing used for?
a)To restore breathing
6) What are four life-saving steps?
a)Check and clear airway and restore breathing
b)Check for and stop bleeding
c)Check and treat for shock
d)Dress and bandage the wound
7) What are the 8 Life-saving steps in order? (Helpful Mnemonic Device):
a)ResponseReally
b)BreathingBig
c)BleedingBalloons
d)ShockShould
e)FractureFly
f)BurnsBy
g)Head InjuryHuge
h)HelpHouses
8) What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?
a)Blue – Water
b)Green – Vegetation
c)Brown – Contour, Elevation, and Relief
d)Black – Manmade objects
e)Red – Other manmade objects, densely populated areas, and major road networks
9) What instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth?
a)Compass
10) What are the five major terrain features found on a military map?
a)Hilltop, ridgeline, saddle, valley, and depression
11) What is the major rule in reading a map?
a)Right then up
12) What are the five events that take place during a Raider Competition?
a)MAPFT
b)First Aid
c)Land Navigation/Truck Pull/Tire Flip
d)Rope Bridge
e)5K Road March/Run
NCO of the Quarter Addition
NCO Cumulative Knowledge Questions
1) What are some of the ways to show respect to the United States flag?
a)Saluting
b)Properly folding the flag
c)Raising and lowering the flag correctly
d)Displaying the flag correctly
e)Reciting the pledge of allegiance
f)Presenting the flag as a part of the color guard
g)Properly disposing of the flag
2) Why do we pay respect to the flag?
a)It’s the most notable symbol of our nation
3) What are the colors of the United States flag and their significance?
a)Red: hardiness and valor
b)White: hope, purity, and innocence
c)Blue: loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice
4) What are the parts of the U.S. flag and their descriptions?
a)Union - blue rectangle; stands for unity
b)50 stars - represent the 50 states
c)13 stripes - 7 red, 6 white; stands for the original 13 colonies
5) What is the date of the first stars and stripes?
a)14 June 1777
6) What are the freedoms given in the first amendment?
a)Freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion
7) What are the basic categories of the Bill of Rights?
a)Individual freedoms
b)Government abuse of power
c)Rights of individuals accused of crimes
8) What are the branches of the U.S. Government, who presides over each branch, and what are the functions of each branch?
a)Executive: The president; to enforce and carry out laws
b)Legislative: Congress; to make laws
c)Judicial: Supreme court; to interpret the law
9) According to the Constitution, what are the responsibilities of each branch of government?
a)President: can sign or veto a bill; is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces
b)Congress: levies taxes and appropriate money; may impeach a government official
c)Supreme Court: reviews and evaluates laws; determines whether or not an official action is constitutional
10) What is the birthdate of the United States?
a)4 July 1776
11) Explain the main role of the Battalion Staff, and is it a part of the chain of command?
a)The main role of the Battalion Staff is to advise the battalion commander and carry out his directives, and it is not part of the chain of command.
12) Explain the role of the Battalion Executive Officer (XO) in the Battalion Staff.
a)The Executive Officer (XO) coordinates and monitors the staff and supervises the execution of orders.
13) Name and define the three leadership styles.
a)Directing - instructing subordinates
b)Participating - involving subordinates in the decision making process
c)Delegating - giving decision making authority to subordinates
14) What are the three things a leader provides to accomplish a mission and their definitions?
a)Purpose: why something should be done
b)Direction: gives the knowledge or skills to perform a task
c)Motivation: gives others the will to do the task
15) What are the four winning colors, their animals, skill set, and behavioral strength?
a)Green: fox; planner - creative thinking
b)Red: tiger; adventurer - action
c)Brown: bull and bear; builder - leadership
d)Blue: dolphin; relater - team building
16) Describe the steps each squad would take when the command, “Open Ranks March,” is called.
a)1st squad - 2 full steps forward
b)2nd squad - 1 full step forward
c)3rd squad - stands fast
d)4th squad - 2 half steps backward
17) Describe the steps each squad would take when the command, “Close Ranks March,” is called.
a)1st squad - 4 half steps backward
b)2nd squad - 2 half steps backward
c)3rd squad - stands fast
d)4th squad - 1 full step forward
18) What does JCLC stand for?
a)JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
19) What are the three levels of distinction for JROTC units?
a)Merit Unit, Honor Unit, Honor Unit with Distinction
20) What are the three Norths found on a military map?
a)True North
b)Grid North
c)Magnetic North
21) What is the CHCORI Battalion Chain of Command?
a)Battalion Commander: C/LTC Samuel Foltz
b)Executive Officer: C/MAJ William Cather
c)Command Sergeant Major: C/CSM Sarah Johnson
d)S1: C/CPT Morgan Blackwelder
e)S2: C/CPT Chandler Mosher
f)S3: C/CPT Jeffrey Bartolucci
g)S4: C/ CPT Ryan Woodard
h)S5: C/ Aiden Cancassi
i)S6: C/CPT Elijah Beckham
22) What is the National Anthem called, who wrote it, and when was it written?
a)The Star-Spangled Banner; written by Francis Scott Key; during the War of 1812
23) What year was the CHCORI Battalion started?
a)2005