Describe the "gig-line" - Line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and the edge
of the belt buckle on certain JROTC uniforms.
Where does the chain of command stop? - The commander in Chief (President of the United States) at
the top, and the private (Squad Member) at the bottom
When do military personnel salute uncased National Colors (U.S. Flag)? - When the Colors are six paces
in front of them; the salute is held until six paces past the Colors.
If you are in charge of a formation running at double- time and passed an officer how would you salute?
- You would come to quick-time, salute, and when the salute is returned. you would continue at double-
time. The formation continues without stopping.
Which flag is flown on National holidays? - The Garrison Flag
What is the symbolism of flying the flag at half-staff? - Victory over Life and Death
What is the "Salute to the Union"? - It is a cannon salute in commemoration of the Declaration of
Independence. One gun is fired for each state in the Union. It is fired at noon on the Fourth of July.
What are leadership traits? - They are traits that are found to be common in successful leaders
What are the 7 army values? - Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
, Integrity
Personal Courage
(Remember the LDRSHIP acronym)
What are leadership principles? - Basic tools used in order to be an effective leader
Name and describe the three leadership styles. - Directing: Leader tell subordinates what to do and how
to do it. Does not ask for input.
Delegating: Delegates decision making authority to subordinates
Participating: Consults with subordinates for their opinions before making decisions
What are ethics? - A set of values that guide the way we live our lives and perform duties.
What is Span of Control? - The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can
effectively control, supervise, or direct.
As a leader, who are you responsible to? - Your superiors
Your subordinates
Other key people
Yourself
What is the half-step cadence? - 120 fifteen- inch steps per minute
With a four- squad platoon, what would be the actions of each squad when the command "Open Ranks,
March" is given? - First Squad: Takes two thirty-inch steps forward
Second Squad: Takes one thirty-inch step forward
Third Squad: Stands fast; it is the base squad for this movement
Fourth Squad: Takes two fifteen-inch steps backwards
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