MUSCOGEE COUNTYSCHOOL DISTRICT JROTC

CADET STUDY GUIDE

GOLDBOOK

2012 - 2013

JROTC MISSION: “To Motivate Young People To Be Better Citizens”

Cadet Honor Code

“A Cadet Will Not Lie, Cheat, Or Steal, Nor Tolerate Those Who Do”

Cadet Chain of Command

Commander-in-Chief ………………………………………. President Barack ObamaSecretary of Defense………………………………………. Honorable Leon PanettaSecretary of the Army……………………………………… Honorable John McHughArmy Chief of Staff…………………………………………. General Ray OdiernoCommander, TRADOC ……………………………………. General Robert ConeCommander, Cadet Command…………………………… Major General Jefforey SmithDirector, Army JROTC……………………………………. Colonel Hubert Bagley Commander, 6th Brigade………………………………….. Colonel Brent BarnesDirector of Army Instruction (DAI)………………………… Colonel (Ret) Roy PlummerSenior Army Instructor (SAI)………………………….……Cadet Brigade Commander…………………………….….Cadet Battalion Commander………………………………Cadet Platoon Leader……………………………………...Cadet Squad Leader……………………………………….

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GEORGIA STATE & LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS

US Senators ----------------------------------------------------------Honorable Johnny Isakson (R)Honorable Saxby Chambliss (R)

US Congressman--------------------------------------------------- Honorable Sanford Bishop (D) – 2nd

Honorable Lynn Westmoreland (R) -3rd

Governor of Georgia------------------------------------------------ Honorable Nathan Deal (R)Mayor of Columbus------------------------------------------------- Honorable Teresa TomlinsonSuperintendent, MCSD--------------------------------------------- Dr. John Philips (Interim) Principal----------------------------------------------------------------

Leadership is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the desired manner by providing purpose (why), direction (knowledge), and motivation (will).

Leadership Traits (Characteristics)

Justice Bearing EnthusiasmEndurance Selflessness TactDependability Courage (Physical and Moral) InitiativeDecisiveness Knowledge IntegrityJudgment Loyalty Humor & Humility

INTRODUCTION TO JROTC: A CHARACTER and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Reserve Officer Training Corps was established by the National Defense Act of 1916.The key to success in JROTC is Teamwork.The 2 ways to become a US Citizen are: BirthandNaturalization (14th amendment – 1868).The 3 parts of US Constitution: 1 Preamble, 7 Articles,and 27 Amendments.The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.Freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment are: Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition,andSpeech.The 3 standard US flags are: Garrison (ceremonial), post (daily), andstorm (bad weather).The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key during War of 1812 (adopted 1931).Basic citizen responsibilities: Obey laws, pay taxes, attend school, and vote.

LEADERSHIP THEORY and APPLICATION

The 2 basic responsibilities of a leader are: Missionand People.The 3 styles of leadership are: Directing, Participating,andDelegating.The 7 values that leaders and followers possess are: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity,and personal courage (LDRSHIP).Management is the process of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing,andcontrolling resources such as people, material, time, and money in order to accomplish a mission.Attributes of a leader are: Be (Values), Know (Skills), andDo (Actions).

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LEADERSHIP THEORY and APPLICATION(cont)

The 11 Principles of Leadership are:1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.2. Be technically and tactically proficient.3. Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.4. Keep your subordinates informed.5. Set the example.6. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.7. Train your subordinates as a team.8. Make sound and timely decisions.9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

Application of Leadership in Drill

Drill is covered in Field Manual (FM) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies.Drill develops: Discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, personal pride, unit pride, andorganization.Most drill commands have 2 parts: Preparatory command (what) andcommand of execution (when).Drill commands have 3 important components: Tone, cadence,and snap.The rates of march are: Quick time = 120 steps per minuteanddouble time = 180 steps per minute.The 4 positions of rest are: Parade Rest, Stand At Ease, At Ease,and Rest.The 2 basic unit drill formations are: Line (side-by-side)and column (one-behind-the-other).

FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Winning Colors ® groups human behavior into 4 categories:1. Brown – Builder Behavior (Decider)2. Green – Planner Behavior (Thinker)3. Blue – Relater Behavior ( Feeler)4. Red – Adventure Behavior (Actor)

The 7 Communication Skills are: Read, listen, think, study, write, remember, andspeak.The 4-phase lesson plan consists of: Inquire, gather, plan, andapply.The 3 types of teaching methods are: Lecture, conference, anddemonstration.SQ3R – A reading/study system: Survey, question, read, recite, andreview.The 8 Multiple Intelligences are: Bodily/kinesthetic, visual/spatial, logical/mathematical, verbal/linguistic, naturalist, musical/rhythmical, interpersonal, andintrapersonal.The 3 parts of the Triune Brain are: R-Complex, Limbic System, andNeoCortex.Whole Brain Activation is when the NeoCortex takes over the brain and is caused by positive, esteem-building stimuli.Downshifting is when the R-Complex takes over and is caused by fear, threats, and other intimidating stimuli.The left side of the brain controls analytical/logical thought and the right side controls creative thought.The 2 types of learning are: Route and map.The 8 Thinking Maps (graphic organizers) are:

1. Circle - Defining something in context.2. Bubble - Describing something using only adjectives.3. Double-Bubble - Comparing and Contrasting 2 or more things.4. Tree - Classifying information/things in a hierarchical manner (battalion organization chart).5. Brace - Parts and Subparts of a Whole, physical object (cadet uniform).6. Flow - Sequencing events in chronological order (history, recipes, assembly/disassembly).7. Multi-Flow - Cause and Effect of an event (car accident, heat stroke, drill team championship).8. Bridge - Showing Analogy between things, events, etc.

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WELLNESS, FITNESS & FIRST AID

The 4 types of exercise are: Aerobic, anaerobic, isometric, and isotonic.The 3 steps of any exercise are: Warm-Up, Conditioning (Exercise) and Cool DownThe 6 nutrients for the human body are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals&waterThe 2 types of carbohydrates are: Simple carbohydrates (sugars) and Complex carbohydrates (starches)The 4 life-saving steps are:

1. Check and clear Airway and restore breathing.2. Check for and stop Bleeding.3. C heck for and treat shock.4. D ress and bandage the wound.

CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation and is used to restore heartbeat and breathing.The Heimlich Maneuveris used to clear a blocked airway.The 3 types of heat injuries are: Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, and Heat stroke.The 2 types of bone fractures are: Closed and Open.Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug in the U.S.90% of teenage auto accidents involve alcohol.70% of teenage suicides involve alcoholBAC stands for Blood Alcohol ConcentrationLoss of memory is the worse symptom produced by Rohypnol (roofie), the date-rape drugMethamphetamines (Meth, Crystal Meth, Ice, Crank) can cause addiction after the first use

GEOGRAPHY & EARTH SCIENCE

A topographic map is a line drawing to scale of a portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above.The rule for reading a map is to read right then up.A protractor is used to determine a grid azimuth (direction) on a map.A magnetic compass is used to determine a magnetic azimuth in the field.The 5 major terrain features are: Hill, saddle, ridge, valley, and depression.The 3 norths on a map are: True, magnetic, and grid.The 5 basic colors on a map are: Blue (water), green (vegetation), brown (contour, elevation, and shape), black (manmade objects), and red (roads, other manmade objects, and densely populated areas).Longitude/Meridian/Vertical (up and down) – lines that intersect at the top and bottom of a globe (example: The Prime Meridian).Latitude/Parallel/horizontal (side to side) – lines that do not intersect (example: Equator).The 7 continents are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.The 4 oceans are: Arctic, Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific.

CITIZENSHIP & AMERICAN HISTORY

Some conflicts involving the US (not inclusive) – Circa..American Revolution – 1775-1781War of 1812 – 1812-1814Mexican War – 1846-1848Spanish-American War – 1898Civil War – 1861-1865World War I – 1917-1918World War II – 1941-1945Korean War – 1950-1953Viet Nam – 1965-1975Grenada – 1983Panama – 1989Gulf War (Desert Storm) – 1991-1992Bosnia/Kosovo – 1995-1997Iraqi Freedom – 2003

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CITIZENSHIP & AMERICAN HISTORY (cont)

Who was the commander of the Continental Army? General George Washington.What happened on December 7, 1941? Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) was bombed by the Japanese.What happened on September 11, 2001? Terrorists attacked the WorldTradeCenter and Pentagon.Who did the US and its allies fight in WWI? Germany and Austria-Hungary.Who did the US and its allies fight in WWII? Germany, Italy, and Japan.What war accounted for the most American casualties? US Civil War.

MISCELLANEOUS

The 3 components of the US Army are: Active Army, Reserves (Army Reserves and Army National Guard), and Department of the Army Civilians (DAC).The 3 ways to get a commission in the US Army are: ROTC, OfficerCandidateSchool, and the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point.JROTC benefits (advanced placement) are:

1 or 2 years JROTC – E-23 or 4 years JROTC – E-3

Indicators of unit effectiveness are: Discipline, Morale, Proficiency, and Esprit de Corps. The 7 Citizenship Skills (Preamble to the US Constitution) are:

1. Cooperation – “We the people”; not we the persons work together as a group.2. Patience – A “more” perfect union; take progressive steps toward a better situation.3. Fairness – “Establish justice”; consider the common good as well as individual desires.4. Respect – “Ensure domestic tranquility”; accept your fellow citizens.5. Strength – “Provide for the common defense”; stand up for what’s right, denounce what’s wrong, and

admit your mistakes.6. Self-Improvement – “Promote the general welfare”; seek knowledge and skills.7. Balance – “Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”; support our nation’s ideals

(freedom, equality, and unity) by harmonizing or compromising solutions to our problems.

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6 BDE JROTC IN-RANKS INSPECTION QUESTIONS

General Questions

Chain of Command: Know titles/ranks and duties

What is the Mission of JROTC? To motivate young people to be better citizens.

What is the key to success in JROTC? TEAMWORK.

Cadet Ranks

What rank is a cadet with ___________?

Officer RanksThree Diamonds ColonelTwo Diamonds Lieutenant ColonelOne Diamond MajorThree Disks CaptainTwo Disks First LieutenantOne Disk Second Lieutenant

Enlisted RanksThree Stripes Up/three down a star and a wreath Command Sergeant MajorThree Stripes Up/three down and a star Sergeant MajorThree Stripes Up/three down and a diamond First SergeantThree Stripes Up/three down Master SergeantThree Stripes Up/two down Sergeant First ClassThree Stripes Up/one down Staff SergeantThree Stripes SergeantTwo Stripes CorporalOne Stripe Up/one down Private First ClassOne Stripe Up Private

First Aid

What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for? To clear a blocked airway.

What is First Aid? The assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical personnel arrive.

What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for? To restore breathing

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Map Reading

What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?

Blue WaterGreen VegetationBrown Contour, Elevation and Relief Black Manmade ObjectsRed Other Manmade Objects and Densely Populated areas

What instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth in a field environment? Compass

What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map? Protractor

What are the five major terrain features? Hilltop, Ridgeline, Saddle, Valley, Depression

Drill and Ceremony

How many inches in a normal step in marching? 30 inches

Which foot can you give the command halt on? Either foot

What position are you allowed to speak while in formation? The position of “REST”

U.S. Military History

Who were the primary antagonists during World War II (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)? Germany, Italy and Japan

What happened on 7 December 1941 in Hawaii? The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army? George Washington

What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s? The Vietnam War

Citizenship and the Constitution:

What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution know as? The Bill of Rights

Which amendment grants the “Freedom of Speech”? The First Amendment

What age is a U.S. Citizen first allowed to vote? 18 years old

What are the two primary political parties? The Republican Party and the Democrat Party

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Current Events

What happened in New York City and WashingtonDC.on 11 September 2001? Terrorists attacked the WorldTradeCenter and the Pentagon.

Which country did the U.S. attack initially in the "War on Terrorism"? Afghanistan

What military operation was initiated on 21 March 2003? Operation Iraqi Freedom

Classroom Management

What tools are being used in the classroom to assist in the presentation of the curriculum? , Curriculum Manager,Smartboard& Classroom Performance System

What are the steps to the 4-Phase Lesson Plan? Inquire, Gather, Process, Apply

Identify two Thinking Maps: Brace Map, Bridge Map, Bubble Map, Circle Map, Double Bubble Map, Flow Map, Multi-Flow Map, and Tree Map.

Winning Colors

What are the four Winning Colors and what do they each represent?

Brown Builder (Bear)Red Adventurer (Tiger)Blue Relater (Dolphin)Green Planner (Fox)

What are Winning Colors used for? Determine strengths and potential weaknesses and how to conduct meetings and to capitalize on Strengths and Weaknesses of individuals in group planning.

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