CADET CREED
I am an Army Junior ROTC cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family,
country, school, and Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my action and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared tp uphold the Constitution and teach the
American way of life.
May god grant me the stength to always live by this creed.
Weight with bayonet
M-1 and sling 1907 11.2 pounds
Length: (over-all) rifle
only 43.6 inches
Length: (over-all) with
bayonet M-1 53.4 inches
Length of barrel 24 inches
Rifling, old barrels Four grooves
Rifling, new barrels Two grooves
Rifling Twist Right hand, one turn in 33.3 calibers(10 inches)
Depth of Groove,
rifling 0.0040 inches
Type of Mechanism Gas operated, semi-automatic
Loading device En-block clip
Sight radius 27.9 inches at 100 yard range
Sights 27.9 inches at 100 yard range
Sights: Front Fixed blade
Sight: Rear Asjustable peep. One click of elevation or window moves
the strike of the bullet .7 centimeters at 25 meters
Trigger pull minimum 5 1/2 pounds
Trigger pull maximum 7 1/2 pounds
Ammuniton types Ball, Ap, tracer, grenade
Muzzle velocit:(M-2
ammunition) 853 (2,800 feet/second) meters/sec
Chamber pressure 50,000 pounds per square inch (copper)
Maximum Range 3,200 meters (3,450 yards)
Maximum effective
range 460 meters. (Maximum effective range is the greatest distance
at which a weapon may be expected to fire accuratlely to inflict
casualties or damage.)
Maximum effective
rate of fire 16 to 24 rounds per minute. ( Although there is no prescribed
maximum rate of fire, a trained rifleman can fire 16 to 24 aimed
rounds per minute.)
1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post ans wuit my post only when relieved.
2. I will obey my special orders and perform my duties in a military order.
3. I will report any violations of my special orders, emergencies, or anything else not covered on my
nstructions to the commander of the releif.
President HON. WILLIAM CLINTON
Vice President HON. ALBERT GORE
Secretary of State HON. MADELYN ALBRIGHT
Secretary of Defense HON. WILLIAM COHEN
Secretary of Army HON. LOUIS CALDREA
Secretary of Interior HON, BRUCE BABBIT
Chairman of the Joint Cheif of Staff GEN. HUGH SHELTON
Chairman of the Army cheif of Staff GEN. DENNIS REIMER
Sergeant Major of The Army SGM. ROBERT HALL
TRADOC Commander GEN. ABRAMS
TRADOC Commander Sergeant Major CSM. JAMES MCKINNEY
Cadet Command Commander MAJ. GEN. STEWART WALLACE
Cadet Command Sergeant Major CSM. DALE MOORE
First ROTC Region Commander COL. GEOFFREY PROSCH
First ROTC Command Sergeant Major CSM. BENJAMINE JACOBS
Second Brigade Commander COL. WILLIAM MARTINEZ
* This rifle was the main battle weapon for troops during W.W.II.
* This rifle can be broken into 21 parts.
* This rifle is not operational.
* Maintenance of this rifle is your responsibility, not your ordinance.
* These rifles are kept in a Regimental Arms Room at East Carter High School.
* These rifles are property of the U.S. Army.
1. the JROTC was formed as part of the National Defense Act of 1916
2. The three divisions of the ROTC program are:
1. Senior Divisions (colleges)
2. Military Schools (Junior colleges)
3. High School
3. Two categories of the JROTC program are:
1. Military Institution
2. Military High Schools
4. The three componets of the U.S. Army are:
1. Active Army
2. Active Reserve
3. Army National Guard
5. Congress developed the JROTC program to develope young leaders at an early
age who will be able to understand the requirments of good citizenship.
6. The main objective in JROTC are: knowledge of basic skills, good citizenship,
patriotism, leadership, and reliance.
7. The Army JROTC motto is, "To motivate young people to be better Americans."
8. Armed Forces Day honors all branches of the armed services of the United
States and its celebrated on the third saturday in May.
9. The Birthday of the Army is June 14, 1775.
10. Memorial Day is celebrated to remember all those who have fought and died in
a war, its celebrated on May 29.
11. Independence Day is the day we celebrate the United States' independence from
Great Britain.
12. The headquarters for all United States Armed Forces is Washington, D.C.
13. The Army is the branch of service that fights on land, the Navy and Marine corps
fight on the sea and the Air Force fights in the air.
BLACK: MAN MADE OBJECTS
BLUE: WATER
BROWN: ELEVATION
GREEN: VEGATATION
RED: ROADS
1. Clear the air way
2. Stop the bleeding
3. Control for shock
4. Dress the wound