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JROTC Promotion Board Questions Flashcards

1
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What is a “Mess” in military jargon?

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A group of persons in the military who eats meals together ,or a place where such meals are served

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What is the primary purpose of the hand solute?

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To indicate respect to those who are in a position of authority.

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3
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Explain the history of the hand salute.

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In ancient times, a solute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hand.

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4
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What is the protocol for raising the flag to half mast in tribute to a deceased person?

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First raise the flag to the peak of the staff,and then lower it to half staff position .

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5
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Ribbons are worn on the uniform in order of precedence . Define Precedence.

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In order according to importance

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6
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Name three types of commonly displayed flags.

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Garrison ,post,and storm.

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7
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The Merit unit ,Honor Unit, and Honor unit with Distinction are three types of ______ decorations.

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Unit

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8
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If a male cadet is wearing a long sleeved class A uniform shirt, the cadet must also wear a

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Black Necktie

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9
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Give synonym for “flag” that is used in JROTC.

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Colors,Ensign, and Standard

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10
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What is “Synergy”?

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When you and your team members cooperate together and achieve better results than you could when working individually.

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11
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Define “Discrimination” .

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Actions or practices carried out by members of a dominate group,or their representatives, that have a differential or harmful impact on members of subordinate groups

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12
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One of to overcome prejudice is by learning the facts and applying a sound reasoning process

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True

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13
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Define “Legitimate Power”.

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The powers person receives as a result of his or her in the formal hierarchy of an organization

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14
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Define the three styles of leadership.

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Directing,participating,delegating

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15
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The five management principles are divided into two stages:______ and ______

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Preparation and execution

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16
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Communication has two parts:_______ and understanding

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Transference

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17
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What is “morale”?

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The mental,emotional and spiritual state of an individual,how a person feels.

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18
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The acronym “LDRSHIP” stands for what?

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Loyalty ,Duty ,Respect ,Selfless service, Honor,Integrity, and Personal courage

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19
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A person’s _________ is a way a person gathers and processes info

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Learning style.

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20
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Name three learning styles

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auditory,Kinesthetic/tactile,Visual

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21
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According to “nine facts of brain compatible learning” learning is reinforced through hands on experience.

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True

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22
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Learning is retained longer if linked to senses and emotions

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True

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23
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Explain the “Position of Honor”.

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A military courtesy of keeping people of senior rank or status to right while walking or sitting.

24
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Define “Inteligence”

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The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge;the faculty of thought and reason.

25
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What is “constructive feedback”?

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Feedback or criticism that is helpful and productive

26
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What is a communication “barrier”?

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An obstruction ;anything that prevents you from effectively speaking or listening.

27
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What are the three parts of a learning objective?

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The task (action performed),the condition ,the condition (the circumstances), and the standard(how well it must be performed).

28
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Explain the difference between a job and a career. A job is short term work meant to pay bills

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A job is short term work meant to pay bills a career is a long term profession that provides that profession that provides income.

29
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Why can excess salt in a diet cause high blood pressure?

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salt absorbs water in the body,causing a larger volume of water that the heart must pass through the system.

30
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A typical American diet contains_____ percent fat intake per day.

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35% to 40%

31
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What is “anxiety”?

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An emotional disorder that occurs with concern about an upcoming event that causes fear,nervousness or unease.

32
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What is the most painful type of burn?

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Second degree burns, because nerve ending is still intact even though tissue damage is severe.

33
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When do you NOT remove clothing from a third degree burn?

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When clothing is stuck to the burn.

34
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How do you treat a bruise?

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Ice it, elevate it, seek medical attention if it continues to swell, appears deformed , or if the body part won’t move.

35
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What is hypothermia?

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Too little body heat with abnormally low internal body temperature.

36
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How many Americans die yearly from smoking related diseases?

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350,000

37
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What is a map?

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A line drawing of a portion of the earth’s surface, as seen from above.

38
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How are maps named?

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They are named after the most prominent cultural or geographic feature in the area.

39
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What does blue represent on a map.

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Water features such as lakes,swamps, and rivers.

40
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What does the color green represent on a map?

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Vegetation such as woods,grassland ,brush ,orchard, and vineyards .

41
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Name three types of compasses .

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Military lens tic, induction dampened , and liquid filled.

42
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The Sahara , the worlds largest desert, is located in

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Africa

43
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What is a legend on a map.

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A method of illustrating and identifying mapped features using symbols to show prominent features.

44
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What does GPS stand for on a map?

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Global Positioning System

45
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How does a GPS work?

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It is a radio navigation system that uses a network of 24 satellites and their ground stations to determine precise coordination on the ground.

46
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What is a pace count?

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The number of paces requiredto walk 100 m as counting each time the left foot strikes the ground

47
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Simple majority

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More than half of the boats are in favor of a certain option

48
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What is ground rule number one and you the people educational series

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Each meeting will start and stop on time and group members will be punctual.

49
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What is a monarchy?

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A system of government where the leaders (or monarchs )acquire their realms by inheritance

50
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What is a dictatorship?

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A type of autocracy where in a dictator gains power through skills and abilities rather than inheritance .

51
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When was the Magna Carta signed?

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1215

52
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When and where was the “shot heard around the world” shot?

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April 19, 1775 in Lexington Massachusetts, it was the shot that started the Revolutionary War

53
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What is a “protracted War”?

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One that is drawn out or lengthened in time

54
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What to explorers were assigned by Jefferson the duty of finding a land route from St. Louis to the Pacific ocean

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Army officers Lewis and Clark

55
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One cause of the war of 1812 was the impressment of American sailors by the British, Define “impressment”.

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The at the forcing forcing ta person for public service or use.

56
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What was the first major battle of the Civil War ?

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The battle of Bull Run

57
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Name three activities that enhance learning by encouraging time for reflection?

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Group discussion, questioning ,journaling

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