Promotion Study Guide

Private First Class (PFC)’s

Section

 

1.         Q:            What do the letter J.R.O.T.C. stand for?

A:            Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps.

 

2.         Q:            What is the J.R.O.T.C. mission statement?

A:            To motivate young people to be better citizens.

 

3.         Q:            What is the most important of all military courtesies?

A:            The hand salute.

 

3.         Q:            When was the U.S. Army founded?

A:            June 14, 1775

 

4.         Q:            What year did J.R.O.T.C. start?

A:            1916

 

5.         Q:            What does it mean to be a J.R.O.T.C. cadet?

A:        The answer to this question is up to you.  What traits do you think a J.R.O.T.C. cadet should have?

 

6.         Q:            What are the three styles of leadership?

A:            Participating, directing, and delegating.

 

7.         Q:            What are the responsibilities of a cadet:

A:            To accomplish the task that he/she has been assigned.

 

8.         Q:            What are the three phases in the decision making process?

A:            Prepare, decide, and act.

 

9.         Q:            What is a drill command?

A:            An oral command given by a commander or leader.

 

10.       Q:            What is the position of honor?

A:            The right side.

 

11.       Q:            What Army manual covers drill and ceremony?

A:            The Field Manual (F.M.) of 22-5.

 

12.       Q:            What is the cadence for double-time march?

A:            One-hundred and eighty (180) steps per minute.

 

13.       Q:            What is the cadence for forward march?

A:            One-hundred and twenty (120) steps per minute.

 

14.       Q:            What do the stripes on the American flag stand for?

A:            The original thirteen (13) colonies.

 

15.       Q:            How many stripes are on the American flag and how are they

arranged?

A:            There are 13 stripes, alternating red and white, and starting with

red.

 

16.       Q:            What are the tree types of Union flags and their sizes?

A:            Storm:       5 ft. by 9.5 ft.

              Post:        10 ft. by19 ft.

              Garrison: 20 ft. by 38 ft.

 

17.       Q:            What do the colors on the American flag stand for?

A:            Red:    Hardiness

Blue:   Justice, vigilance, and perseverance

White: Purity and innocence

 

18.       Q:            What is the purpose of flying the flag at half-mast?

A:            To show victory over life and death.

 

19.       Q:            When can the American flag be flown upside down?

A:            When in distress of extreme danger to life or property.

 

20.       Q:            When and why was the first stared and striped flag created?

A:        To establish our independence and unity. On June 14,1777 the Continental Congress created the first stared and striped flag.

 

21.       Q:            When do you display the flag?

A:            From sunrise to sunset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-commissioned Officer’s

Section

 

22.       Q:            How many chest compressions do you give the victim when

administering Cardiopulmonary Respiration (CPR)?

A:            Fifteen (15) chest compressions.

 

23.       Q:            What are the four categories of burns?

A:            Chemical, thermal, electrical, and laser.

 

24.       Q:            What does the abbreviation L.E.T. stand for?

A:            Leadership Education Training.

25.       Q:            When talking to an officer how do you address them?

A:            As sir or madam.

 

26.       Q:            What is a gig line?

A:        A gig line is the line formed by the edge of the shirt,  the edge of the zipper, and the edge of the belt buckle.

 

27.       Q:            When do you salute?

A:            1. When the National Anthem or Hail to the Chiefs is played.

            2. When the National colors or standard pass by.

            3. At ceremonial occasions and official greetings.

            4. When within sight of the flag, or sound of the music, during the

    rendering of honors, and at retreat and revile.

5. When passing by uncased colors or senior officers outdoors.

 

28.       Q:            What are the responsibilities of a leader?

A:        To accomplish the mission while safeguarding cadets and equipment.

 

29.       Q:            By category, ho do you place your ribbons on your uniform?

A:            Academic           N-1

            Military               N-3

            Athletic               N-2

            Miscellaneous    N-4

 

30.       Q:            What does the yellow star mean?

A:            Honor unit with distinction.

 

31.       Q:            Name seven (7) of the fourteen (14) leadership traits?

A:        Bering, courage, decisiveness, dependability, endurance, enthusiasm, initiative, integrity, justice, judgment, knowledge, loyalty, selflessness, and tact.

 

32.       Q:            What is discipline?

A:        Prompt obedience to orders and initiation of appropriate actions in the absence of orders.

 

33.       Q:            Define Esprite De Corps.

A:        Loyalty and pride-in and enthusiasm shown by the members of the unit.

 

34.       Q:            What is proficiency?

A:            Technical, tactical, and physical ability of the cadet and the unit to

accomplish the mission.

 

 

35.       Q:            What is the oldest military award and who established it?

A:            The Purple Heart, and George Washington established it.

 

36.       Q:            What is the definition of constitution?

A:            The fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or

group is governed.

 

37.       Q:            What is the purpose of drill?

A:        To move a group of people from point A to point B in an orderly fashion.

 

38.       Q:            What is cadence?

A:            A uniform rhythm for moving cadets orderly and quickly.

 

39.       Q:            What are the two parts of a two part drill command?

A:            Preparatory command and the command of execution.

 

40.       Q:            What are the two drill formations?

A:            Column and line.

 

41.       Q:            In a platoon formation, how many steps away from the platoon

sergeant should the first squad be?

A:            Three(3).

 

42.       Q:            Name the three (3) types of drill commands and give an example of

each.

A:            1. Two-part: right face, forward march, etc.

            2. Combined: fall-in, at ease, etc.

            3. Supplementary: Reinforces the preparatory command of the

    commander

43.       Q:            What is a step in marching?

A:            The distance measured from heel to heel in a marching step.

 

44.       Q:            How many inches are in a normal marching step?

A:            Thirty(30) inches.

 

45.       Q:            What position do you always fall-in and start drill at?

A:            The position of attention.

 

46.       Q:            Where does the first sergeant(1SG) stand in the company

formation?

47.       A:            Five(5) steps behind the company and centered.

 

48.       Q:            What foot is eyes right called on?

A:            The right foot.

 

49.       Q:            What are three methods of instruction used to teach?

A:            1. Step by Step

            2. Talk through

            3. By the Numbers

 

50.       Q:            How many abdominal thrusts do you give a choking victim?

A:            Six(6) to ten(10) abdominal thrusts.

 

51.       Q:            When should you give chest thrusts to a choking victim?

A:            When the person is pregnant or has an abdominal injury.

52.       Q:            What are the four (4) major steps in evaluating a casualty?

A:            1.Survey the scene.

            2. Do a primary survey of the victim.

            3. Phone the Emergency Medical Services(E.M.S.).

            4. Do a secondary survey of the victim.

 

53.       Q:            What are the five (5) steps in preventing shock?

A:            1. Prevent chilling or overheating.

            2. Loosen all restrictive clothing.

            3. Elevate the feet.

            4. Don’t let them eat or drink, only moisten their lips if they are

    thirsty.

            5. Reassure the victim.

 

54.       Q:            What are the signs of frostbite and what is the safest way to treat

it?

A:            The signs are swelling, pale skin, numbness, tingling, and blisters. 

Treat it by warming that body part with another warm body part and

keep the victim warm.

 

55.       Q:            What is a map?

A:            A line drawing of a portion of the earth’s surface, drawn to scale, as

seen from above using colors and symbols.

 

56.       Q:            What are the five (5) main terrain features?

A:            Hilltop, valley, saddle, depression, and ridge.

 

57.       Q:            What are the two (2) minor terrain features?

A:            Draw and spur.

 

58.       Q:            What are the three (3) supplementary terrain features?

A:            Cliff, cut, and fill.

 

59.       Q:            How do you read a grid coordinate?

A:            Right and up.

 

60.       Q:            What are the three (3) types of contour lines?

A:        Index, primary, and supplementary.

 

61.       Q:            A six (6) digit grid coordinate is accurate to within how many

meters?

A:            One-hundred (100) meters.

 

62.       Q:            When on the range who may yell “cease fire”?

A:            Anyone who witnesses a dangerous act.

 

63.       Q:            What shooting position do you qualify for marksmanship in?

A:            Prone.

 

64.       Q:            What are the basic principles of leadership?

A:            Set the example, show confidence, and be responsible.

 

Officer’s Section

 

65.       Q:            What are six (6) of the eleven (11) leadership guide lines?

A:            1.Be technically and tactically proficient.

            2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

            3. Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.

            4. Keep your subordinates informed.

            5. Set the example.

            6. Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.

            7. Train your personnel as a team.

            8. Make sound and timely decisions.

            9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.

            10.Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.

            11.Seek responsibility, and take responsibility for your actions.

 

66.       Q:            What are leadership traits?

A:            Leadership traits are the personal characteristics a leader must

develop in order to gain the willing respect, obedience, and

cooperation of his/her subordinates.

 

67.       Q:            What is the purpose does keeping your subordinates informed

serve?

 A:            Keeping them informed will encourage initiative,

improvement, teamwork, and enhance morale.

 

68.       Q:            In a platoon formation, how many steps away from the platoon

leader should the first squad be?

A:            Six (6)

 

 

69.       Q:            In a company formation, how many steps away from the company

commander should the platoons be.

A:            Twelve (12).

 

70.       Q:            What is route step march?

A:        A march which allows cadets to break cadence and talk.

 

71.       Q:            While in formation, you may only talk when what command is

given?

A:            Rest.

72.       Q:            When was the first American flag made?

A:            1777.

 

73.       Q:            If a victim has a head or back in jury when is it alright to move the

victim?

A:            Only when the victim is in immediate life-threatening danger.

 

74.       Q:            What are the four (4) steps to controlling external bleeding?

A:            1.Apply direct pressure.

            2.Elevate the wound above the heart.

            3.Pressure points.

            4.Pressure bandage.

 

75.       Q:            What are the five (5) colors on a map and what do they stand for?

A:            1.Blue:     Water

            2.Brown:  Contour lines

            3.Black:    Man-made objects

            4.Green:   Vegetation

            5.Red:      Classification of man-made objects

 

76.       Q:            What are the three (3) types or north?

A:            True north, grid north, and magnetic north.