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   Here's the LET Q & A-

1. What is the mission of JROTC? The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens.

2. What is the key to success in the JROTC program? The key to success in the JROTC program is teamwork.

3. What name is given to the first ten constitutional amendments? The first ten constitutional amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.

4. What type of uniform is normally worn during ceremonies, social functions, and formal inspections? The type of uniform normally worn during ceremonies, social functions, and formal inspections are the Class A Uniforms.

5. How should the JROTC uniform be worn? The JROTC uniform should be worn with pride.

6. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the entire Armed Forces? The Commander-in-Chief of the entire Armed Forces is the President of the United States of America or the Honorable George W. Bush.

7. What are two major categories of rank and grade for cadets and military personnel?
The major categories of rank and grade are officers and enlisted personnel.

8. What is the grade of a cadet with two silver discs on each shoulder? The cadet with two silver discs on each shoulder is that of a cadet First Lieutenant.

9. A cadet with a diamond in the center of his/her chevrons has obtained what rank? A cadet with a diamond in the center of his/her chevrons has obtained the rank of cadet First Sergeant.

10. What title is given to the cadet leader of the company? The cadet leader in charge of the company is the company commander.

11. When you salute during the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner,” whom are you saluting? You are saluting the nation.

12. Who is the Commander of Cadet Command? The Commander of Cadet Command is Major General Alan Thrasher.


13. What is your Cadet Company Commander? My Company Commander is .

14. Being a good follower is an important part of what concept? Being a good follower is an important part of being a good leader.

15. What does the position of honor dictate?
The position of honor dictates that those of lower rank walk, sit, or stand to the left of those with senior rank.

16. How old should you be to enroll in JROTC? The minimum age to enroll in JROTC is fourteen (14) years of age.

17. How do you show respect for the National Anthem when indoors in uniform?
You show respect for the National Anthem when indoors in uniform by standing at the position of attention.

18. You normally fall in and start drill from what position? You normally fall in and start drill from the position of attention.

19. What talking to an officer, how should you address him/her to show proper military courtesy? When talking to an officer, you address him/her as Sir or Ma’am.

20. What does the flag being positioned at half-staff mean? The flag being positioned at half-staff is a sign of mourning.

21. The command half can be given on what foot? The command half can be given as either foot strikes the ground.

22. How many steps per minute are required for double time? 180 steps per minute are required for double time.

23. Blood that is bright red in color and shoot out in spurts is an indication of what type of bleeding? Blood that is bright red in color and shooting out in spurts is an indication of arterial bleeding.

24. What is artificial respiration used for?
Artificial respiration is used to restore breathing.

25. What is lightly to happen to a person with a severe injury? A person with a severe injury is likely to go into shock.

26. What are the five basic map colors? The five basic map colors are red, blue, green, brown, and black.

27. Who is the Secretary of Defense? The Secretary of Defense is the Honorable Donald Rumsfield.

28. What id the definition of first aid? The definition of first aid is the immediate care given to an injured or ill individual until qualified medical treatment is administered or treatment given to a victim before professional medical help arrives.

29. What is the rank of a cadet with one silver disc on each shoulder? The rank of a cadet with one silver disc on each shoulder is cadet Second Lieutenant.

30. Who is the Commander of Fourth Region? The Commander of Fourth Region is Lieutenant Colonel Daniel S. Challis.

31. What is the proper length of a half step? The proper length of a half step is fifteen inches.

32. What are the three firing positions of marksmanship? The three firing positions of marksmanship are prone, kneeling, and standing.

33. What does the color blue represent on a map? The color blue represents water.

34. What does the color green represent on a map? The color green represents vegetation.

35. What does the color brown represent on a map? The color brown represents counter elevation and relief.

36. What does the color red represent on a map? The color red represents roads and classification of roads.

37. What does the color black represent on a map? The color black represents manmade objects.


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