1. What is the purpose for Armed Forces Day and when is it celebrated?
It honors all branches of the Armed Services of the United States and it is celebrated on the
third Saturday of May.
2. Name the four life saving steps in order?
Clear the airway
Stop the bleeding
Treat for shock
Protect the wound
3. Name the colors of a map and what they stand for?
Blue- Water
Red- Major Roads
Brown- Elevations and Reliefs
Green- Vegetation
Black- Man Made Objects
4. Name the current office holders?
-The President of the United States:
President Barak Obama
-The Vice-President of the United States:
Joe Biden
-The Governor of your State or the Mayor of City:
Bob McDonald
5. Where is the Main Headquarters for all of the United States Armed Forces located?
Washington, D.C.
6. Name the two types of commands.
Preparatory and Execution
7. Name a command that is executed in one count?
At Ease Rest Fall Out Fall In Attention
8. What is the length of a step at Quick Time?
30 inches
9. Why did Congress see a need for JROTC programs?
To develop young leaders at an early age who will be able to understand the requirements of good
citizenship.
10. A platoon consists of how many squads?
Two/three or more.
11. The command A Backward March or A Back Step is given at what position?
HALT
12. When should you step off on the right foot?
Right Step March
13. What is the Army JROTC mission?
To motivate young people to be better Citizens.
14. What is the birth date of the US Army?
June 14, 1775
15. What is the branch of service that is trained to fight on land?
The Army
16. Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, who leads the Army?
The Secretary of the Army
18. What is the top military position in the United States Army or service affiliation?
The Chief of Staff of the Army (CSAF, CNO, CMDT USMC)
19. Name the three most commonly used flags?
Storm, Post, Garrison
20. On the command Column Left, March, Column Left is called as which foot hits the marching surface?
Left Foot
21. Describe the rank of First Sergeant.
Three Chevrons and Three Rockers with a Diamond in the middle.
22. Describe the rank of a Sergeant.
Three Chevrons
23. In what order will military personnel enter a vehicle?
Junior First
24. Who is the Secretary of Defense?
The Honorable Leon Panetta
25. Who is the Secretary of the United States Army?
The Honorable John McHugh
26. Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Admiral Mike Mullen
27. While marching, on which foot is the command A Rear March given?
Right Foot
28. What is the highest Military Award?
The Congressional Medal of Honor
SERVICE LEARNING STEPS 123
1. Complete a pre-assessment of skill level using the Personal Skills Map from the JROTC Success Profiler.
2. Determine a school, community, or national need you can fill relating to class curriculum.
3. Brainstorm and select a meaningful service project that meets proposed guidelines.
4. Start learning log to record new knowledge, thoughts and feelings throughout all phases.
5. Plan and organize details of the service activity and discuss expectations.
6. Participate in a meaningful service activity that meets the service learning guidelines (Form 219-R).
7. Discuss and reflect on what you experienced (observation).
8. Discuss and reflect on what you gained from the experience (analysis).
9. Discuss and reflect on what you can do with the new information (integration).
10. Complete a project summary report, a final group evaluation form to judge teamwork, etc.
11. Brief the experience to community members, administration, classmates, etc.
12. Complete a post-assessment using the personal skills map and related analysis to determine plan of action.
