Promotion Board
Promotion Board is where skilled and qualified cadets are sent to prove that they are worthy of being promoted a rank. To be sent, a cadet must showcase the Army leadership values in the classroom and outside of it as well.
All cadets are expected to know the Cadet Creed and be able to recite it without error. It is a part the process during promotions and promotion board review. When it is your turn to be reviewed before the board, you will be called to the door and given two attempts to recite the creed word-for-word. If you make a mistake the first go-round, you will have one more attempt to recite it correctly. If the cadet successfully recites the creed then they must follow the procedure for entering, sitting, and exiting. They also must be able to answer any and all questions asked with a word for word response found in the Promotion Board Question Packet. The cadet will be asked to bring up two recent pieces of news before they are asked 15 questions that can be from any section in the Promotion Board Question Packet.
All cadets are expected to know the Cadet Creed and be able to recite it without error. It is a part the process during promotions and promotion board review. When it is your turn to be reviewed before the board, you will be called to the door and given two attempts to recite the creed word-for-word. If you make a mistake the first go-round, you will have one more attempt to recite it correctly. If the cadet successfully recites the creed then they must follow the procedure for entering, sitting, and exiting. They also must be able to answer any and all questions asked with a word for word response found in the Promotion Board Question Packet. The cadet will be asked to bring up two recent pieces of news before they are asked 15 questions that can be from any section in the Promotion Board Question Packet.
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet,
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
Echo
Foxtrot
Golf
Hotel
India
Juliet
Kilo
Lima
Mike
November
Oscar
Papa
Quebec
Romeo
Sierra
Tango
Uniform
Victor
Whiskey
X-ray
Yankee
Zulu
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
Echo
Foxtrot
Golf
Hotel
India
Juliet
Kilo
Lima
Mike
November
Oscar
Papa
Quebec
Romeo
Sierra
Tango
Uniform
Victor
Whiskey
X-ray
Yankee
Zulu
Promotion Board Questions:
1. What do the letters JROTC stand for?
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
2. What do the letters LET stand for?
Leadership Education Training
3. What do the letters SAI stand for?
Senior Army Instructor
4. What do the letters AI stand for?
Army Instructor
5. What is the mission of JROTC?
To motivate young people to be better citizens
6. What is the key to success in JROTC?
Teamwork
7. What are the three levels of distinction that JROTC Units can earn?
Merit Unit - Honor Unit - and Honor Unit with Distinction
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
2. What do the letters LET stand for?
Leadership Education Training
3. What do the letters SAI stand for?
Senior Army Instructor
4. What do the letters AI stand for?
Army Instructor
5. What is the mission of JROTC?
To motivate young people to be better citizens
6. What is the key to success in JROTC?
Teamwork
7. What are the three levels of distinction that JROTC Units can earn?
Merit Unit - Honor Unit - and Honor Unit with Distinction
1. What is the definition of leadership?
The ability to influence subordinates in order to accomplish a mission
2. What are the seven Army values?
Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage
3. Define teamwork.
The cooperative effort on the part of a number of people working together to achieve a goal
4. What are the responsibilities of a leader?
Mission accomplishment and the welfare of men
5. Give 5 leadership traits. Explain your answers.
Answers may vary
The ability to influence subordinates in order to accomplish a mission
2. What are the seven Army values?
Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage
3. Define teamwork.
The cooperative effort on the part of a number of people working together to achieve a goal
4. What are the responsibilities of a leader?
Mission accomplishment and the welfare of men
5. Give 5 leadership traits. Explain your answers.
Answers may vary
1. What are the two parts of a command?
Preparatory command and command of execution
2. What do you call the command “Rear March” on?
The right foot
3. On which foot can you give the command halt?
Either foot
4. What is the normal cadence rate?
120 steps per minute
5. How many inches are there in a normal step in marching?
30 inches
6. What position are you allowed to speak while in formation?
The position of “Rest”
7. All stationary commands are given from which position?
The position of “Attention”
8. What is the rate of march for “Quick Time”?
120 steps per minute
9. What is the rate of march for “Double March”?
180 steps per minute
Preparatory command and command of execution
2. What do you call the command “Rear March” on?
The right foot
3. On which foot can you give the command halt?
Either foot
4. What is the normal cadence rate?
120 steps per minute
5. How many inches are there in a normal step in marching?
30 inches
6. What position are you allowed to speak while in formation?
The position of “Rest”
7. All stationary commands are given from which position?
The position of “Attention”
8. What is the rate of march for “Quick Time”?
120 steps per minute
9. What is the rate of march for “Double March”?
180 steps per minute
1. How do you read a military map?
Right and up
2. What are the five basic colors on a military map? And what do they represent?
Blue- Water
Green- Vegetation
Black- Man-Made Objects
Red- Major Roads
Brown- Contour / Elevation
3. Name the five major terrain features on a military map.
Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, Depression
4. How many Norths are found on a military map? What are they called?
(3) True North, Magnetic North, Grid North
5. What instrument is used to determine magnetic azimuth on a map?
A Protractor
6. What instrument is used to determine magnetic azimuth in a field environment?
A Compass or Magnetic Compass
7. What is the definition of a map?
A portion of the earth as seen from above and drawn to scale
Right and up
2. What are the five basic colors on a military map? And what do they represent?
Blue- Water
Green- Vegetation
Black- Man-Made Objects
Red- Major Roads
Brown- Contour / Elevation
3. Name the five major terrain features on a military map.
Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, Depression
4. How many Norths are found on a military map? What are they called?
(3) True North, Magnetic North, Grid North
5. What instrument is used to determine magnetic azimuth on a map?
A Protractor
6. What instrument is used to determine magnetic azimuth in a field environment?
A Compass or Magnetic Compass
7. What is the definition of a map?
A portion of the earth as seen from above and drawn to scale
1. What is First Aid?
Assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical personnel arrives.
2. What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
To clear a blocked airway
3. What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for?
To restore breathing
4. What do the letters CPR stand for and what is it used for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, to restore a heartbeat and breathing to a patient
Assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical personnel arrives.
2. What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
To clear a blocked airway
3. What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for?
To restore breathing
4. What do the letters CPR stand for and what is it used for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, to restore a heartbeat and breathing to a patient
1. Who is the Commander in Chief?
President Joe R. Biden Jr.
2. Who is the Vice President?
Kamala Harris
3. Who is the Secretary of State?
Antony Blinken
4. Who is the Secretary of Defense?
Lloyd J. Austin III
5. Who is the Secretary of the Army?
Christine Wormuth
6. Who is the Army Chief of Staff?
General James C. McConville
7. Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army?
Sergeant Michael A. Grinston
President Joe R. Biden Jr.
2. Who is the Vice President?
Kamala Harris
3. Who is the Secretary of State?
Antony Blinken
4. Who is the Secretary of Defense?
Lloyd J. Austin III
5. Who is the Secretary of the Army?
Christine Wormuth
6. Who is the Army Chief of Staff?
General James C. McConville
7. Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army?
Sergeant Michael A. Grinston
Battalion Senior Army Instructor: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Timothy Thomas
Battalion Army Instructor: Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Carl Thomas
Battalion Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Maddison Orlandi
Executive Officer: Cadet Major Braden Ayers
Command Sergeant Major: Connor Hafele
S-1 [Administrative Officer]: Cadet Captain Megan Ewing
S-2 [Security Officer]: Cadet 1st Lieutenant Joey Shine
S-3 [Training Officer]: Cadet Captain Annabelle Coleman
S-4 [Logistics Officer]: Cadet Captain Suarez- Ospina
S-5 [Public Affairs Officer]: Cadet First Lieutenant Cooper Walker
S-6 [Website/Mass Media Officer]: Cadet 1st Lieutenant Brennon Curtis
Battalion Army Instructor: Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Carl Thomas
Battalion Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Maddison Orlandi
Executive Officer: Cadet Major Braden Ayers
Command Sergeant Major: Connor Hafele
S-1 [Administrative Officer]: Cadet Captain Megan Ewing
S-2 [Security Officer]: Cadet 1st Lieutenant Joey Shine
S-3 [Training Officer]: Cadet Captain Annabelle Coleman
S-4 [Logistics Officer]: Cadet Captain Suarez- Ospina
S-5 [Public Affairs Officer]: Cadet First Lieutenant Cooper Walker
S-6 [Website/Mass Media Officer]: Cadet 1st Lieutenant Brennon Curtis
1. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
2. What do the colors of the United States flag represent?
Blue- Reverence to God, Loyalty, Vigilance, Perseverance and Valor
White- Hope, Purity, and Innocence
Red- Hardiness and Valor
3. What do the 13 stripes on the United States flag represent?
The 13 Original Colonies
4. What are the 3 types of American flags? Which one is the biggest?
Storm, Post, Garrison. Garrison is the biggest
5. When may the United States flag be flown at night?
When properly lit
6. When may the flag be flown upside down?
In times of distress
7. When does a cadet end a salute to a superior?
When the salute is acknowledged
Francis Scott Key
2. What do the colors of the United States flag represent?
Blue- Reverence to God, Loyalty, Vigilance, Perseverance and Valor
White- Hope, Purity, and Innocence
Red- Hardiness and Valor
3. What do the 13 stripes on the United States flag represent?
The 13 Original Colonies
4. What are the 3 types of American flags? Which one is the biggest?
Storm, Post, Garrison. Garrison is the biggest
5. When may the United States flag be flown at night?
When properly lit
6. When may the flag be flown upside down?
In times of distress
7. When does a cadet end a salute to a superior?
When the salute is acknowledged
1. Who were the primary antagonists during World War I?
Germany, Austria, Hungary
2. Who were the primary antagonists during World War II?
Germany, Italy, Japan
3. What happened on December 7th, 1941 in Hawaii?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
4. Who was the commander of the Revolutionary Army?
George Washington
5. What war accounted for the most American deaths?
U.S Civil War
6. What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s?
The Vietnam War
7. What country did the United States and its allies fight in the Gulf War?
Iraq
8. What are the first 10 amendments of the U.S constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
9. Which amendment guarantees the “Freedom of Speech”?
The First Amendment
10. What age is a U.S Citizen first allowed to vote?
At the age of 18
11. What are the two primary political parties in the United States?
The Republican Party and the Democratic Party
Germany, Austria, Hungary
2. Who were the primary antagonists during World War II?
Germany, Italy, Japan
3. What happened on December 7th, 1941 in Hawaii?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
4. Who was the commander of the Revolutionary Army?
George Washington
5. What war accounted for the most American deaths?
U.S Civil War
6. What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s?
The Vietnam War
7. What country did the United States and its allies fight in the Gulf War?
Iraq
8. What are the first 10 amendments of the U.S constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
9. Which amendment guarantees the “Freedom of Speech”?
The First Amendment
10. What age is a U.S Citizen first allowed to vote?
At the age of 18
11. What are the two primary political parties in the United States?
The Republican Party and the Democratic Party