All members of the battalion must memorize these questions and answers by the end of the first nine weeks term!
JROTC Uniform Questions:
1. Q. What does ACSU stand for?
A. Army Cadet Service Uniform.
2. Q: What type of shirt is worn under the Army Cadet Service Uniform Coat?
A: Gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt.
3. Q: The black necktie/neck tab is optional when wearing what type of uniform?
A: Class B uniform with short sleeves.
4. Q: What color t-shirt is worn with the class Army Cadet Service Uniform?
A: White.
5. Q: What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?
A: The Class A or B ACSU.
6. Q: What uniform is worn at summer camps and for participation on special teams?
A: OCPs.
7. Q: What insignia do cadet officers wear on the gray beret?
A: Grade or rank insignia.
8. Q: What insignia do enlisted cadets wear on the gray beret?
A: ROTC insignia.
9. Q: What color t-shirt is worn with the OCP uniform?
A: Tan or Sand
10. Q: How is the grade (or ROTC) insignia worn on the gray beret?
A: Centered on the flash.
11. Q: How are ribbons positioned on the class A uniform?
A: Ribbons are centered on the left side 1/8 of an inch above the left pocket for males.
For females, parallel to the name tag which is between 1 and 2 inches above the top button.
12. Q: Describe a rank?
A: Cadet describes a certain rank asked by the inspector.
13. Q: How often must a uniform be worn by cadets?
A: At least once per week.
14. Q: Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?
A: NO.
15. Q: What size/color earrings can female cadets wear?
A: Small silver, gold or white spherical earrings not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter.
16. Q: How is the nameplate worn on your uniform?
A: Center the nameplate on the right pocket between the top of pocket and the
top of the button for males. (Females: 1 to 2 inches above the top button
centered horizontally on the right side of the coat. In a comparable position on
the shirt.).
17. Q: What regulation covers the wear of the uniform?
A: AR 670-1 and CCR 145-2.
18. Q: Are shoulder boards authorized for wear with the class B uniform?
A: Yes
19. Q: What does OCP stand for?
A: Operational Camouflage Pattern.
20. Q: What color socks are worn with the Army Service Uniform?
A: Black socks.
Platoon Sergeants and above must memorize these commands by the end of the first nine weeks.
Marching Commands
1. Fall In
2. Dress Right Dress
3. Ready Front
4. Present Arms
5. Order Arms
6. Left Face
7. About Face
8. Forward March
9. Column Left March
10. Left Flank March
11. Right Flank March
12. Column Right March
13. Right Flank March
14. Left Flank March
15. Column Right March
16. Rear March
17. Rear March
18. Column Right March
19. Column Left March
20. Column Left March
21. Element Halt
22. Left Face
23. Fall out
Color Guard Questions
Color Guard Questions
1. The three types of flags used by the United States Army are the post flag, the garrison flag and the storm flag.
2. The post flag is 10 feet by 19 feet, the garrison flag is 20 feet by 38 feet, and the storm flag is 5 feet by 9 ½ feet.
3. The garrison flag is only flown for special occasions such as Veteran’s Day or special ceremonies.
4. The storm flag is flown only during inclement weather.
5. To fly the flag at half staff, the flag must be raised to the top of the staff first, then lowered to half staff. When taking the flag down at the end of the day, the flag will again be raised to the top of the staff and then lowered as the flag is retired for the evening.
6. The only time the flag is flown during hours of darkness is when it is properly illuminated.
7. When the flag is flown upside down, it is a signal of distress.
8. The “Star Spangled Banner” became the National Anthem of the United States in 1931.
9. When the flag is hung from a staff projecting from a window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the flag should be at the staff’s peak.
10. Blue field of stars on the flag is called the union.
11. There are 13 stripes on the flag alternating red and white. There 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.
12. When the flag is displayed suspended across a street the flag should be vertical with the union to the north or east.
13. When the flag is displayed against a flat wall either horizontal or vertically, the union should be in the upper most and to the flags own right, or the observers left.
14. When used to cover a casket, place the union at the head and over the left should.
15. When the U.S. Flag is flown in a group of two or more nations or states fly them from separate flagstaffs of the same height. The flags should be of similar size.
16. When in uniform and the flag passes you, present your salute six paces before the flag approaches you and hold it until six steps after the flag has passed you.
17. The ball at the top of the flag pole is called the TRUK.
18. When a president or past president dies, you are required to fly the flag at half-staff for 30 days.
19. When folding the flag is should be folded so that only thirteen stars are showing.
20. The colors of the flag are represented as follows: Red stands for hardiness and valor; Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice; and white stands for purity and innocence.
21. Can you ever call the command “Rear March” for a color guard? No, the only ways to reverse the direction of a Color Guard 180 degrees is by calling the command, Colors, Reverse March, or Left About, March.