- John B. Connally High School
- Connally Army JROTC
John B. Connally Army JROTC
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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!
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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).










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