John B. Connally Army JROTC

Our Connally HS JROTC program creates a mold for future leaders. The unit is one-of-a-kind in the Austin area, with the nearest Army JROTC program in operation in Harker Heights near Killeen. As an institution, our goal is to go far beyond the classroom and institute values into cadets that lead them further than high school.

Here, cadets learn leadership skills, integrity, commitment, and more. They will accomplish things they never knew they were capable of and find a new person within themselves. We strive to ensure the success of every one of our cadets and to create a place where they can step out of their comfort zone.

Although we offer an introduction to the military, it is important to understand that there is no obligation to enlist in the military. It is important to us that every cadet graduates from high school and attends a prestigious college or institution post-graduation. In this program, cadets will receive life lessons and a family bond that remains with them throughout their lives.

JROTC PREPARES YOU FOR LIFE!

JROTC is a regular high school class taught during normal school hours. There is no cost to our students, and no student is under any military obligation. Developing a positive attitude about citizenship is the cornerstone of the program. Courtesy, respect, and integrity are some values we stress with students. We teach students what it takes to be a good leader and a good follower. We also offer many extracurricular activities: Academics & Leadership, Cyber Patriot, Color Guard, Drill Team, Rifle Marksmanship, Physical Fitness & Raiders, a Summer Camp, fundraising, and community service projects. Our teams compete in various local, regional, state, and national competitions. Varsity letters are awarded!

JROTC is a four-year program. You can enroll in JROTC in any year. Each year builds on the previous year’s curriculum.

No student is under any military obligation. However, we use methods and techniques of instruction to teach leadership, goal-setting, teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride in a job well done. Cadets wear the uniform on an average of one day every week. All uniforms and equipment are provided free of charge. JROTC is an excellent choice if you are considering entering Military Service upon graduation, enrolling in ROTC at college, applying for an ROTC college scholarship, or applying for any of our U.S. Military Academies (i.e., West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine Academies).

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General
1. What is the mission of JROTC?
  To motivate young people to become better citizens.
2. What is the key to success in the JROTC program?
  Teamwork.
3. What is the name given to the first 10 constitutional amendments?
  The Bill of Rights.
4. How should the JROTC uniform be worn?
  With pride.
5. When you salute during the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner”, who/what are you saluting?
  The nation.
6. Being a good follower is an important part of what concept?
  Being a good leader.
7. How do you show respect for the National Anthem when outdoors in uniform?
  Stand at the position of attention and render a hand salute to the US flag.
8. When talking to an officer, how should you address him/her to show proper military courtesy?
  Sir or ma’am.
9. What is meant by the flag being positioned at half-staff?
  It is a sign of mourning.
10. What is teamwork?
  The cooperative effort on the part of people working together to achieve a goal.
11. What is the correct name for the JROTC torch?
  The Corps insignia.
12. Define leadership.
  The ability or process to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a mission in the manner desired by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
13. Who was the first Commanding General of the Continental Army?
  General George Washington
14. If you had a question on drill and ceremony, what book would you use to find the answer?
  Army Training Circular 3-21.5
15. What does JROTC stand for?
  Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
16. What legislative act established the ROTC program?
  National Defense Act of 1916
17. What is the purpose of JROTC?
  To develop leadership abilities within cadets.
18. Who implemented the first JROTC program?
  Captain Alden Partridge
19. Where was the first ROTC program?
  Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont
20. What is the first general order?
  I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
21. What is the second general order?
  I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
22. What is the third general order?
  I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.
Drill
1. What is the purpose of drill?
  It enables a leader to move their unit from one location to another, aids in discipline, provides a way to conduct ceremonies, and provides a way to practice commanding troops.
2. Who wrote the first army field manual on drill (also known as the Blue Book)?
  Baron Von Stueben
3. What are the three methods to teach drill?
  Step-by-step, talk through, and by the numbers.
4. What is interval?
  Lateral space between members in the same squad.
5. What is distance?
  Space between the person in front and behind you.
6. What are the two parts of a drill command?
  Preparatory and executionary.
7. What is a supplementary command?
  Oral orders given by the subordinate leader that reinforce and complement a commander’s order.
8. Why would mass commands be used?
  To develop confidence, promote enthusiasm, and develop a command voice.
9. What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
  “As you were”
10. What is the only directive in which a commander relinquishes their command and on which salutes are exchanged?
  “Take charge of your units”
11. Fall in, at ease, and rest examples of what type of command?
  Combined commands
12. How many inches are the feet apart at parade rest?
  10 inches
13. What are your actions on the command stand at ease?
  Execute parade rest, but turn your head and eyes directly toward the person in charge of the formation.
14. What is the only position that you are allowed to talk?
  Rest
15. What are the two prescribed formations for a squad?
  Line and column
16. What are the commands to align a squad at normal interval?
  Dress right dress and ready front
17. What are the commands to align a squad in a column?
  Cover and recover
18. What is the command to form a column formation from a line formation and ensure your subordinate leaders are in the correct position?
  Right face
19. How do you measure a marching step?
  From heel to heel
20. How many inches are in a marching step?
  30 inches
21. How many inches are in a half step?
  15 inches
22. How many inches should the feet be raised off the marching surface when marking time?
  2 inches
23. What is the cadence for quick time?
  120 steps per minute
24. What is the cadence for double time?
  180 steps per minute
25. What is the approximate arm swing when marching?
  9 inches to the front and 6 inches to the rear
26. When executing movement from the halt, what is the only movement that does not begin with the left foot?
  Right step march
27. On which foot is change step march called?
  Right foot
28. On which foot is half step march called?
  Either foot
29. To halt when executing right or left step, when should the preparatory and executionary command be given?
  When the heels are together
30. When marching at quick time, on which foot is the command double time march called?
  Either foot
31. On which foot is column left march called?
  Left foot
32. On which foot is column right march called?
  Right foot
33. On which foot is rear march called?
  Right foot
34. On which foot is eyes right called?
  Right foot
35. On which foot is ready front called?
  Left foot
36. When the command fall in is given, you should be at what position?
  Attention
Leadership
1. What are the three leadership styles?
  Delegating, participating, and directing.
2. What are the seven army values?
  Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. (LDRSHIP)
3. What are the responsibilities of a leader?
  Mission accomplishment and the welfare of the team.
4. What are the fourteen leadership traits?
  Bearing, courage, decisiveness, dependability, endurance, enthusiasm, initiative, integrity, judgment, justice, knowledge, loyalty, tact, and selflessness.
5. What is the definition of “character”?
  A person’s inner strength
6. In leadership, what gives others a reason for why they should do something?
  Purpose
7. What is defined as loyalty to a country, government, ruler, group, or cause?
  Allegiance
8. What is the responsibility of a team leader?
  The formation, appearance, training, and discipline of the team members.
9. What is the definition of communication?
  A process in which people are able to transfer meaning among themselves.
10. In leadership, what gives others the knowledge to complete a task?
  Direction
11. What is the definition of integrity?
  The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
12. What is the Cadet Honor Code?
  I do not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those among my ranks who do.
13. What are the four factors of leadership?
  The followers, leader, situation, and communications.
14. What is the definition of control?
  To effectively direct the efforts of an organization.
15. What is the chain of command?
  The succession of commanders or superiors through whom authority passes and commands are given.
Uniform
1. What does ASU stand for?
  Army Service Uniform
2. What type of shirt is worn under the Army Service Uniform Coat?
  Gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt
3. The black necktie/tab is an option when wearing what uniform?
  Class B uniform with short sleeves
4. What color t-shirt is worn with the Army Service Uniform?
  White
5. What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?
  Class A or B uniform or ASU
6. What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?
  ACUs
7. What insignia do cadet officers wear on the gray beret?
  Their rank
8. What insignia do enlisted cadets wear on the gray beret?
  ROTC insignia
9. What color t-shirt is worn with the ACU uniform?
  Tan or sand
10. How is the grade (or ROTC) insignia worn on the gray beret?
  Centered on the fash
11. How are ribbons positioned on the Class A uniform for males?
  Centered on the left side, ⅛ of an inch above the left pocket.
12. How are ribbons positioned on the Class A uniform for females?
  Parallel to the nameplate between 1 to 2 inches above the top button.
13. How often must the uniform be worn by cadets?
  At least once a week
14. Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?
  No
15. What size and color earrings can female cadets wear in uniform?
  Silver, gold, or white spherical earrings not to exceed ¼ of an inch in diameter.
16. How is the nameplate worn on the uniform for males?
  Centered on the right pocket between the top of the pocket and the top of the button
17. How is the nameplate worn for females?
  Centered on the right side 1 to 2 inches above the top button, and in a comparable position on the shirt.
18. What regulation covers the wear of the uniform?
  Army Regulation (AR) 670-1 and Cadet Command Regulation (CCR) 145-2.
19. Are shoulder boards authorized for wear with the Class B uniform?
  Yes
20. What does ACU stand for?
  Army Combat Uniform
21. What color socks are worn with the Class A uniform?
  Black
22. What is the highest award a cadet can wear on their ribbon tree?
  Medal/Award of Heroism
23. Can the medal and ribbon of the same award be worn at the same time?
  No
Flag
1. What does blue stand for on the American flag?
  Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
2. What does white stand for on the American flag?
  Purity and innocence
3. What does red stand for on the American flag?
  Hardiness, courage, and valor
4. What are the three sizes of flags?
  Storm, post, and garrison
5. What is the size of each type of flag?
  Storm: 5 ft x 9 ½ ft Post: 10 ft x 19 ft Garrison: 20 ft x 38 ft
6. What is the correct way to post the American flag at half-staff?
  Raise the flag to its peak and then lower it to half-staff.
7. What does it mean when you raise the American flag upside-down?
  Distress or emergency
8. When should you salute the American flag?
  When it is raised or lowered, when the flag passes by you in a parade, and when in uniform and the flag passes you (present your salute six paces before the flag approaches you and hold it until six paces after the flag has passed you).
9. Can a color guard team perform an about-face?
  No, because the flag must always be in the Position of Honor on the right side.
10. How many stripes are on the American flag?
  13
11. What do the stripes stand for?
  The original 13 colonies
12. How many white stripes are on the American flag?
  6
13. How many red stripes are on the American Flag?
  7
14. What are the other names used in the military for flags?
  Color, standard, and ensign
15. What do you do with a flag that is old and worn?
  Dispose of it in a respectful manner.
16. Can the American flag be worn as an outer garment?
  No
17. When displaying the US flag from a staff or flagpole, the flag must be positioned so that the Union is in what position?
  It should be at the staff’s peak.
18. Can the American flag be used to cover a table or podium?
  No, the American flag can never be used as a decoration or tablecloth.
19. Can you move a color guard team in a column?
  Yes, provided the American flag is in front of all other flags.
20. What is the “Position of Honor”?
  The right side, the highest point, or furthest in front
21. How many stars are on the American flag?
  50
22. What do the stars on the American flag represent?
  The 50 states
23. What is the blue part of the flag called?
  The Union
24. What is the arrangement of the stars on the American flag?
  Five rows of six and four rows of five that alternate
25. When can the garrison flag be flown?
  Veteran’s Day or special ceremonies
26. When can the storm flag be flown?
  During inclement weather
27. When is the only time the flag can be flown during the hours of darkness?
  When it is properly lit
28. When was the “Star Spangled Banner” written?
  September 14, 1814, during the Battle of Baltimore
29. When was the “Star Spangled Banner” adopted as the National Anthem?
  March 4, 1931
30. Who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”?
  Francis Scott Key
31. When a president or past president dies, what are you required to do?
  Fly the flag at half-staff for 30 days.
Texas
1. What is the state flower?
  Bluebonnet
2. What is the state tree?
  Pecan
3. What is the state song?
  Texas, Our Texas
4. What is the state bird?
  Northern Mockingbird
5. What is the state fish?
  Guadalupe Bass
6. What is the state fruit?
  Texas red grapefruit
7. What is the state food/dish?
  Chili
8. What is the large state mammal?
  Texas longhorn
9. What is the small state mammal?
  9-banded armadillo
10. What is the state motto?
  Friendship
11. What is the state nickname?
  The Lonestar State
12. When was Texas annexed?
  December 29, 1845
13. What number was Texas when it entered the Union?
  The 28th state
14. What is special about the Texas flag?
  It is the only state flag that can be flown at the same height as the American flag because it was a republic before it was a state.
15. What is the Texas state capital?
  Austin, Texas
16. What is the most populated city?
  Houston, Texas
Map
1. What is a map?
  A 2D representation of a portion of Earth’s surface as seen from above and drawn to scale
2. How do you read coordinates on a map?
  Right, then up. X, then Y.
3. What is a scale on a map?
  It shows the relationship between the map and the ground distance.
4. What are the 7 types of main terrain features?
  Hill, valley, depression, ridge, saddle, spur, and draw.
5. What are the five colors of the map?
  Red, blue, green, brown, and black
6. What does each color represent?
  Red - major roads and highways Blue - water Green - vegetation Brown - elevation, depression, and relief Black - man-made objects
7. What are contour lines?
  Brown lines that show elevation and relief
8. What are the three types of contour lines?
  Intermediate, index, and supplementary
9. What are the three types of North? True, grid, and magnetic
10. How is true north depicted?
  By a star
11. How is grid north depicted?
  By the letters GN
12. How is magnetic north depicted?
  By a half arrowhead
13. What is a GM angle?
  The angle between the grid and magnetic north
14. What is an azimuth?
  An angle measured clockwise from north that represents bearing in regards to direction
15. How many degrees are in an azimuth?
  360
16. What are the units used to measure distance on a map?
  Miles, meters, and yards
17. What instrument is used to read coordinates on a map?
  Coordinate scale
18. What instrument is used to measure angles?
  A protractor
First Aid
1. What are the four life-saving techniques?
  Restore breathing, stop bleeding, treat and prevent shock, and protect and dress the wound.
2. What are the first aid methods used to control bleeding?
  Apply a pressure bandage, elevate the wound, apply pressure to a pressure point, and use a tourniquet.
3. What are the symptoms of shock?
  Trembling, nervousness, third, paleness, sweating, and unconsciousness
4. What does CPR stand for?
  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
5. What is the field manual for first aid?
  Field Manual (FM) 4-25.11
6. What is special about type “O” blood?
  It is the universal donor
7. When would you not remove a patient’s clothing?
  In a chemically contaminated environment or when the clothing is stuck to the wound
8. How should the ends of a pressure dressing be tied?
  Over the wound
9. When should you apply manual pressure?
  When bleeding continues after the application of the dressing, pressure should be applied for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. What are the types of heat injuries?
  Heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke
11. What are the types of fractures?
  Open and closed, or simple and compound
12. What are the types of bleeding?
  Arterial, venous, and capillary
13. What is the definition of first aid?
  Treatment given to an injured person before professional medical help arrives.
14. What is likely to happen to a person with a severe injury?
  To go into shock
15. What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
  To clear a blocked airway
16. What is the most serious type of heat injury?
  Heat stroke
17. What are the three types of blood vessels?
  Veins, arteries, and capillaries
18. In what case do you always apply a tourniquet?
  When an arm or leg has been completely severed
Military Knowledge & History
1. What date was Pearl Harbor in Hawaii attacked?
  December 7, 1941
2. What was General Douglas Macarthur’s rank when he retired?
  5 Star General of the Army
3. Who held the highest rank in the US Army?
  General John Pershing, General of the Armies (rank can only be held during wartime)
4. What service is the oldest?
  United States Army
5. How many five-star generals have there been? Who were they?
  Five: Pershing, Marshall, Eisenhower, Macarthur, and Bradley
6. When was the Korean Conflict?
  June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953
7. Who won the Korean Conflict?
  No one, an armistice was declared
8. What war accounts for the most US casualties?
  The American Civil War
9. What war was fought during the 60s and 70s?
  The Vietnam War
10. Who were the primary antagonists during WWI?
  Germany, Austria-Hungary
11. What are the three major branches of the Armed Forces?
  Army, Navy, and Air Force
12. What is the name of the National Anthem?
  The “Star Spangled Banner”
13. What is patriotism?
  The willingness to fight for your country and the rights of others
14. What three countries did the US declare war on in WWII?
  Germany, Italy, and Japan
15. What is the definition of military courtesy?
  The demonstration of respect and goodwill between members of the military towards their leaders and the nation
16. What does “span of control” mean?
  The number of immediate subordinates that a leader can effectively control
17. Who has the final authority, responsibility, and control over the US military?
  The President, or Commander in Chief
18. When is the Army’s birthday?
  June 14, 1775
19. When is the nation’s birthday?
  July 4, 1776

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