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Academic Challenge 2017

LET 1
1 U1C1L2: When was JROTC established by Congress?
Answer: 1916
2 U1C1L2: Name the congressional act that launched the JROTC program.
Answer: The National Defense Act of 1916.
3 U1C1L2: Where in the U.S. was the first JROTC program established as the American
Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy?
Answer: Norwich, Vermont
4 U1C1L2: The academy in Norwich, Vermont, which had the first JROTC program was the
___________ Academy.
Answer: American Literary, Scientific and Military
5 U1C1L3: Define "chain of command."
Answer: The succession of leaders through which authority and commands pass from
the leader to subordinate, and then down through the ranks.
6 U1C1L3: What is the purpose of using the chain of command?
Answer: It ensures that all members are working together as a team to accomplish
their individual tasks and those of the unit.
7 U1C1L3: Define "span of control."
Answer: The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can

effectively control, supervise, or direct.
8 U1C1L3: Name the three levels of authority in the pyramid of authority.
Answer: Unity of command; Span of control; Chain of command
9 U1C1L3: Explain the difference between the military terms "ranks" and "grade."
Answer: Rank is the title held by a soldier, while grade is a letter/number

combination.
10 U1C1L3: What category of soldier holds the grades of E-1 through E-9?
Answer: Enlisted soldiers
11 U1C1L3: What category of soldier holds the grades of W-1 through W-5?
Answer: Warrant officers
12 U1C1L3: What category of soldier holds the grades of O-1 through O-6?
Answer: Company and field grade officers
13 U1C1L3: What category of soldier holds the grades of O-7 through O-11?
Answer: General officers
14 U1C1L3: To whom does the Cadet Battalion Commander report?
Answer: To the Senior Army instructors and to the principal.
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15 U1C1L3: Each _____ is composed of a headquarters section and at least two or three
squads.
Answer: Platoon
16 U1C1L3: Who in a unit is primarily responsible for staff matters pertaining to security?
Answer: The S-2, also called the Battalion Intelligence or Security Officer.
17 U1C1L3: What are the primary responsibilities of the Battalion S-3?
Answer: To assist the Battalion Commander in the preparation, conduct, and

supervision of all cadet battalion training activities.
18 U1C1L3: Whose job is it to act as the contact between the corps of cadets and all news
media and student publications?
Answer: The Battalion Public Affairs Officer, also called the Information Officer
19 U1C1L3: Who is responsible for keeping track of all U.S. government property (except
ordnance) for the battalion?
Answer: The Battalion Logistics or Supply Officer, also known as the S-4
20 U1C1L3: A __________ consists of a headquarters section and at least two platoons.
Answer: Company
21 U1C1L3: Commissioned officers are appointed by the _______ and confirmed by the Senate.
Answer: President
22 U1C1L3: Another name for the Battalion Personnel Staff Officer is the _____________.
Answer: Battalion Command Sergeant Major
23 U1C1L3: Who is responsible for the formation, appearance, training, and discipline of
their team members?
Answer: The team leaders
24 U1C1L3: Who assumes command in the absence of the company commander?
Answer: The company executive officer (or XO)
25 U1C1L3: What is the principal cadet enlisted assistant to the battalion commander?
Answer: The battalion command sergeant major
26 U1C1L3: Who is directly responsible for a platoon of cadets?
Answer: A platoon leader (or Cadet 2nd Lieutenant)
27 U1C1L3: Who is the administrative assistant to the battalion commander?
Answer: The battalion adjutant (or S-1), who is usually a cadet captain or major
28 U1C1L3: Whose job is it to prepare weekly training schedules?
Answer: The Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3)
29 U1C1L3: Personnel designated as specialists are comparable to the non-commissioned

officer rank of ____________.
Answer: Corporal
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30 U1C1L3: ______ are those personnel who have advanced above the first three entry level
positions and are in a supervisory position over personnel in lower grades.
Answer: Non-commissioned officers
31 U1C1L3: Whose responsibility is it to form up the squad correctly?
Answer: The Squad Leader
32 U1C1L3: Whose job is it to be completely informed of all platoon matters in order to

assume control of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader?
Answer: The Platoon Sergeant
33 U1C1L3: Who in a platoon is responsible for resolving all leadership, training, and
discipline problems at the platoon level?
Answer: The Platoon Leader
34 U1C1L3: The principle that in every effective military unit there must be only one
commander who has authority and responsibility for all that unit does or fails
to do is called ________________.
Answer: Unity of Command
35 U1C1L4: Name the three types of unit decorations.
Answer: Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor Unit with Distinction
36 U1C1L4: What are two kinds of awards given to cadets?
Answer: Unit awards and individual awards
37 U1C1L4: Where is the Merit Unit insignia worn on a class A or B uniform?
Answer: Above the right shirt pocket.
38 U1C1L4: What color is the Honor Unit with Distinction insignia and where is it worn?
Answer: The yellow five-pointed star is worn above the right pocket of the class A or B uniform.
39 U1C1L4: What are the two main categories of individual awards given to cadets for superior
performance?
Answer: Institutional and national awards
40 U1C1L4: To whom is the National Sojourners Award given?
Answer: To an outstanding cadet who demonstrates and encourages Americanism.
41 U1C1L4: The annual award presented to a LET 3 cadet for scholastic excellence in
military and academic subjects and given to stimulate the development of
leadership is the _________.
Answer: Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement.
40 U1C1L4: To win the Physical Fitness Award, male cadets must be able to run a mile in
how many minutes?
Answer: 8:30 or less
43 U1C1L4: To win the Physical Fitness Award, female cadets must be able to run a mile
in how many minutes?
Answer: 10:45 or less

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44 U1C1L4: Who is eligible for the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S.
award?
Answer: Full-time cadets who have completed at least two full years of JROTC.
45 U1C1L4: The Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor Unit with Distinction are three types of
__________ decorations.
Answer: Unit
46 U1C1L4: To whom is the Superior Cadet Decoration awarded?
Answer: It is awarded annually to the outstanding cadet of each LET level.
47 U1C1L4: For what is the Daughters of the American Revolution Award given?
Answer: For outstanding ability and achievement.
48 U1C1L4: For what is the Commendation Ribbon awarded?
Answer: For duty that exceptionally exceeds that expected for grade and experience of the
cadet.
49 U1C1L4: Which awards come first in the order of merit - military awards, athletic
awards or academic awards?
Answer: Academic awards
50 U1C1L4: The award given for duty that exceptionally exceeds that expected for grade
and experience of a cadet is the ___________ Ribbon.
Answer: Commendation
51 U1C1L5: What uniform is worn during ceremonies, social functions, and formal inspections?
Answer: Class A Uniform
52 U1C1L5: What does "ACU" stand for?
Answer: Army Combat Uniform
53 U1C1L5: The appropriate dress for JCLC and for participation on special teams is the
_______ uniform.
Answer: ACU
54 U1C1L5: How is the garrison cap positioned on the head?
Answer: With the front vertical crease of the cap centered on the forehead in a straight line with
the nose, and tilted slightly to the right but not touching the ear.
55 U1C1L5: What insignias do cadet officers wear on their garrison caps?
Answer: Grade insignias
56 U1C1L5: What insignia does an enlisted cadet wear on the garrison cap?
Answer: JROTC insignia
57 U1C1L5: On the male uniform, where is the nameplate placed on the uniform?
Answer: On the right pocket between the top pocket seam and the top of the pocket
buttonhole.

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58 U1C1L5: What is a gigline?
Answer: The alignment of the seam of the shirt with the seam of the zipper flap with the edge
of the belt buckle on a uniform.
59 U1C1L5: How much jewelry is a female cadet allowed to wear?
Answer: A wrist watch, an identification bracelet, no more than two rings, and earrings that do
not exceed ¼ inch in diameter.
60 U1C1L5: Who is responsible for inspecting the uniform prior to a formal inspection?
Answer: The cadet wearing the uniform inspects it first, then a peer inspects the
uniform, and then the cadet stands for a formal inspection.
61 U1C1L5: Name three factors that affect personal appearance.
Answer: Tidy hair, clean fingernails, good posture, wearing the uniform properly,
having a cleaned and pressed uniform.
62 U1C1L5: If a male cadet is wearing a long-sleeved Class B uniform shirt, the cadet
must also wear a _____________.
Answer: Black necktie
63 U1C1L5: The headgear that is approved for wear with the Class A or B uniform is called the
_____________.
Answer: Garrison cap
64 U1C1L5: When wearing shoulder cords, where is the ferrule positioned?
Answer: To the front of the uniform.
65 U1C1L5: For enlisted cadets, what direction does the chevron of a grade insignia point on a
uniform shirt?
Answer: The chevron points toward the collar.
66 U1C1L5: What is the purpose of wearing white t-shirts beneath Class A and B uniform shirts?
Answer: To protect the clothing from damaging perspiration.
67 U1C1L5: Name three elements of good grooming.
Answer: Daily showers, teeth brushing, a rested appearance, clean hands and nails, a tidy
uniform, etc.
68 U1C1L5: What is the main cause of tarnish on brass belt buckles and uniform buttons?
Answer: Perspiration
69 U1C1L5: Individual awards for academic, athletic, and military excellence are worn where on
the uniform?
Answer: On the left shirt pocket or left pocket area.
70 U1C1L5: When is it appropriate to start a second row of individual award ribbons on a

uniform shirt?
Answer: When you have four or more ribbons.

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71 U1C1L5: Ribbons are worn on the uniform in order of precedence. Define "precedence."
Answer: In order according to importance.
72 U1C1L5: Where are honor unit stars worn on a uniform?
Answer: One-fourth of an inch above the top seam of the right pocket.
73 U1C1L5: A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent it
from fraying is called a ____________.
Answer: Ferrule
74 U1C1L5: What awards are worn on the left shirt pocket or left pocket area of the uniform?
Answer: Individual awards for academic, athletic, or military excellence.
75 U1C1L6: In what year did the Continental Congress establish the first stars and stripes flag?
Answer: 1777
76 U1C1L6: Who is credited with sewing the first U.S. flag?
Answer: Betsy Ross
77 U1C1L6: What do the colors on the U.S. flag represent?
Answer: White represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor;
Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
78 U1C1L6: The terms "colors," "standard," and "ensign" are all synonyms for __________.
Answer: The flag
79 U1C1L6: Name the three most common types of U.S. flags.
Answer: Garrison, post, and storm
80 U1C1L6: What is the size and use of a garrison flag?
Answer: The 20 feet by 38 feet garrison flag is flown at government and military
installations on national holidays and special occasions declared by the President.
81 U1C1L6: What is the size and use of the post flag?
Answer: The 10 feet by 19 feet flag is for general display when the garrison flag is
not appropriate.
82 U1C1L6: What is the size and use of the storm flag?
Answer: The 5 feet by 9 ½ feet storm flag is flown by state and federal governments
only during stormy and windy weather.
83 U1C1L6: How do you properly dispose of a flag that is old or worn?
Answer: You should destroy it as a whole, privately, respectfully, and traditionally by

burning it.
84 U1C1L6: When outdoors but not in formation, how and when do you show respect for
the flag when you walk past it?
Answer: You should turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when
you pass within six steps of the flag.

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85 U1C1L6: The original Pledge of Allegiance was written in _______________.
Answer: 1892
86 U1C1L6: What is the proper way to raise and lower a U.S. flag?
Answer: It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
87 U1C1L6: A U.S. flag flown at half mast denotes one of two things: tribute to a
deceased person or persons, or as _____________.
Answer: a signal of distress
88 U1C1L6: What is the protocol for raising a flag to half mast in tribute to a deceased person?
Answer: First raise the flag to the peak of the staff, then lower it to the half-staff position.
89 U1C1L6: When displaying a flag flat against a wall either horizontally or vertically, how is it
positioned?
Answer: It is positioned with the union upper most and to the flag's own right (or to the
observer's left).
90 U1C1L6: What is the "union" on the U.S. flag?
Answer: The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the
U.S. flag.
91 U1C1L6: What is the proper way to display a U.S. flag in a window?
Answer: Place it with the union to the left of the observer in the street.
92 U1C1L6: What direction does the union of a U.S. flag point when it is hung vertically
across an east-west street?
Answer: The union is to the north
93 U1C1L6: When a U.S. flag is used to drape a casket, where is the union positioned?
Answer: The union is positioned at the head and over the left shoulder.
94 U1C1L6: When flying more than one flag on a single halyard, where is the U.S. flag
placed?
Answer: The national flag is always at the peak of the staff, unless at the United
Nations or at a religious service at sea.
95 U1C1L6: What are the orders a commander calls to a formation of cadets when Colors
are about to pass by?
Answer: The commander orders "attention" and "present, arms" when the Colors are
within six steps of the unit.
96 U1C1L6: What does the color white on the U.S. flag symbolize?
Answer: Hope, purity and innocence
97 U1C1L6: What does the color red on the U.S. flag symbolize?
Answer: Hardiness and valor

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98 U1C1L6: What does the color blue on the U.S. flag symbolize?
Answer: The color of heaven symbolizes reverence for God, loyalty, vigilance,
perseverance and justice.
99 U1C1L6: In what year was the current 50-star U.S. flag adopted?
Answer: 1959
100 U1C1L6: When displaying the flags of two or more nations, how are they hung?
Answer: From separate flagstaffs or poles of the same height and size.
101 U1C1L6: Where is the U.S. flag carried when in procession with other flags?
Answer: The U.S. flag is on the far right of the row of marching persons, or in the
front and center position if it is in a line of flags
102 U1C1L6: What is a halyard?
Answer: A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering, as for flags or sails.
103 U1C1L6: Who in 1777 established the first stars and stripes flag of the U.S.?
Answer: The Continental Congress
104 U1C1L7: Define the term "anthem."
Answer: A song already in a culture that becomes so popular that people claim it as a
symbol for themselves and their nation.
105 U1C1L7: Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner?"
Answer: Francis Scott Key
106 U1C1L7: In what year did Congress declare "The Star Spangled Banner" the national
anthem of the U.S.?
Answer: In 1931; 117 years after it was written.
107 U1C1L7: What actions do you take if you are outdoors in uniform and you hear the
national anthem?
Answer: You face the flag (or the music if the flag is not visible), stand at attention,
and render the hand salute from the first note to the last.
108 U1C1L7: Name the author and title of the national march of the U.S.
Answer: John Philip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever"
109 U1C1L7: What are the responsibilities of a driver who is in uniform on a military base
when the driver hears the national anthem?
Answer: The driver must stop the vehicle, step out of the vehicle, face the flag or music, stand
at attention, and salute until the last note is played.
110 U1C1L7: What are the responsibilities of a driver who is not in uniform on a military
base when the driver hears the national anthem?
Answer: The driver must stop the vehicle, step out of the vehicle, face the flag or
music, stand at attention, and place the right hand over the heart until the
last note is played. A male must also remove his hat if he is wearing one.

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111 U1C1L7: During an indoor ceremony, cadets do not salute a flag unless they are under
arms. Define the term "under arms."
Answer: Carrying a weapon or equipment pertaining to a weapon, such as a pistol belt or pistol
holster.
112 U1C1L8: What is the purpose of a cannon salute?
Answer: To honor civil or military officials from the U.S. or foreign countries.
113 U1C1L8: _____________ is requesting and obtaining permission to speak to a senior

officer or being notified that a senior officer wants to speak with you.
Answer: "Reporting"
114 U1C1L8: When is it appropriate to call a room to attention?
Answer: When an officer enters the office for the first time each day, or if another high-ranking
officer enters the office.
115 U1C1L8: Define "esprit de corps."
Answer: The common spirit or feeling of pride found in members of a group and inspiring
enthusiasm, devotion, and a strong regard for the honor of the group.
116 U1C1L8: Explain the "position of honor."
Answer: A military courtesy of keeping people of senior rank or status to your right while
walking or sitting.
117 U1C1L8: What is a "mess" in military jargon?
Answer: A group of persons in the military who eat meals together, or the place where such
meals are served.
118 U1C1L8: What does it mean to "uncase" the Colors?
Answer: Removing the case or covering from the Colors that are attached to a staff.
119 U1C1L8: How are warrant officers addressed?
Answer: As "Mister" or "Miss"
120 U1C1L8: What is the command given during a formation to execute a salute?
Answer: "Present, arms"
121 U1C1L8: What is the primary purpose of a hand salute today?
Answer: To indicate respect for those in positions of authority.
122 U1C1L8: What are "ruffles and flourishes"?
Answer: A drum and bugle salute, usually used to honor military or civilian officials.
123 U1C1L8: How are gun salutes rendered to the President and Vice President?
Answer: The President receives a 21-gun salute, while the vice president receives a 19-gun
salute.
124 U2C1L1: Define "leadership."
Answer: Influencing, leading, or guiding others to accomplish a mission.

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125 U2C1L1: In leadership, __________ gives others a reason for why they should do
something.
Answer: purpose
126 U2C1L1: In leadership, __________ gives others the knowledge to complete a task.
Answer: direction
127 U2C1L1: __________ means giving others the will to do what they are capable of doing.
Answer: motivation
128 U2C1L1: "Influence" is defined as the power to control or affect others by _________,
_________, or __________.
Answer: Authority, persuasion, example
129 U2C1L1: The three steps for changing negative behavior are ____________,
____________, and _____________.
Answer: Realize the need for change, have a positive attitude towards change, and
follow through
130 U2C1L2: The theory that leaders were born was prominent from the 1800's to the
1940's and was called the _____________ approach.
Answer: Traits
131 U2C1L2: Name three traits common to those in leadership positions that were
discovered through research from the 1800s to the 1940s.
Answer: Intelligence, dependability, and humor.
132 U2C1L2: From the 1940s to the 1970s, Kurt Lavin's research into leadership was called
a ___________ approach.
Answer: Behavior
133 U2C1L2: As a result of studies at Ohio State on leadership, two primary leadership
behaviors were identified. What are they?
Answer: Relationship and structure.
134 U2C1L2: Explain what is meant by "relationship behaviors" in leadership.
Answer: Treating team members as equal, friendliness and approachability, making

work pleasant, listening to others, looking out for the well-being of others.
135 U2C1L2: Explain what is meant by the "structural behaviors" of leadership.
Answer: Concerns for the task that includes setting and communicating expectations,
establishing work schedules, sharing work procedures, and making work assignments.
136 U2C1L2: What approach to leadership discerned that there is no one best way to lead?
Answer: The contingency approach of the 1960s to the present.
137 U2C1L2: In the ___________ model of leadership, personal styles and situational
characteristics combine to determine leadership, where a proper match between
styles and situations are essential.
Answer: Contingency

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138 U2C1L3: ________ are ideas about the worth or importance of things, concepts, and people.
Answer: Values
139 U2C1L3: Name the seven individual values of LDRSHIP.
Answer: Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage
140 U2C1L3: ____________ is the sum total of all laws, rules, etc. that make up your
organizational, civic, and moral obligations.
Answer: Duty
141 U2C1L3: What are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of duty?
Answer: Carry out the requirements of your job, meet professional standards, and
fulfill your obligations.
142 U2C1L3: What are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of loyalty?
Answer: Respect the Constitution and its laws, demonstrate devotion to the organization for
which you are a member, and show faithfulness to family, friends, and peers.
143 U2C1L3: ___________ denotes regard and recognition of the absolute dignity that
every human being possesses.
Answer: Respect
144 U2C1L3: To exhibit the value of respect, what three actions must you take?
Answer: Recognize the dignity of all, demonstrate consideration for others, and
create a climate of fairness
145 U2C1L3: Define "selfless service."
Answer: The willingness to put the welfare of others first.
146 U2C1L3: What two actions must you take to exhibit the value of selfless service?
Answer: Focus your priorities on service to your community or to your nation, and
place the needs of the organization above personal gain.
147 U2C1L3: What are the two ways of exhibiting the value of honor?
Answer: Adhere to and identify with a public code of professional value and employ
honor as your motive for action.
148 U2C1L3: When a person possesses a high standard of moral value and principles,
shows good moral judgment, and demonstrates consistent moral behavior, the
person exhibits the value of _____________.
Answer: Integrity
149 U2C1L3: Define physical courage.
Answer: Overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty.
150 U2C1L3: Define moral courage.
Answer: Overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what ought to be done.
151 U2C1L3: Name the two forms of personal courage.
Answer: Physical and moral courage

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152 U2C1L3: The Code of Conduct contains the basic tenets for conduct of service members.
Define "tenet."
Answer: A principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; a set of guidelines.
153 U2C1L3: What is a "norm?"
Answer: A principle of right action binding upon members of a group that guides,
controls, or regulates proper and accepted behavior.
154 U2C1L3: Define "character."
Answer: A person's inner strength
155 U2C1L3: Define "ethics."
Answer: Principals or standards that guide people to do the moral or right thing.
156 U2C1L3: Define "dilemma."
Answer: An argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternatives against

an opponent.
157 U2C1L3: Some leaders think that coercion is necessary to motivate followers.
Define "coercion."
Answer: Using force or threats to control how someone acts or thinks.
158 U2C1L3: Define the word "unethical."
Answer: Not doing the moral or right thing, usually because of peer pressure or self interest.
159 U2C1L3: Define "tunnel vision."
Answer: Extreme narrowness of viewpoint.
160 U2C1L3: Define "favoritism."
Answer: The showing of special favors.
161 U2C1L3: Name the three ethical responsibilities of a leader that promote a healthy
environment.
Answer: Be a good role model; develop followers ethically; lead in such a way that
you avoid putting teammates into ethical dilemmas.
162 U2C1L3: Define "self-disclosure."
Answer: Talking to others about yourself so as to realize that your problems are no different
from theirs.
163 U2C1L4: Define "attributes."
Answer: A quality or characteristic that belongs to a person; a distinctive personal feature.
164 U2C1L4: Explain the BE, KNOW, DO attributes of leadership.
Answer: Leaders must concentrate on what they are, what they know, and what they do.
165 U2C1L4: A good leader accepts honest errors from teammates without recrimination.
Define "recrimination."
Answer: A retaliatory accusation.

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166 U2C1L4: A leader conducts him or herself so that personal habits are not open to
censure. Define "censure."
Answer: An opinion or judgment that criticizes or condemns sternly.
167 U2C1L4: In the Leadership Development Program, character describes what a leader
must _____________.
Answer: BE
168 U2C1L4: In the Leadership Development Program, competence refers to what a leader
must _____________.
Answer: KNOW
169 U2C1L4: In the Leadership Development Program, actions are what a leader
must __________.
Answer: DO
170 U2C2L1: Where was the "shot heard around the world" fired?
Answer: Valley Forge
171 U2C2L1: Who was the Prussian officer who wrote drill movements for General George
Washington's army at Valley Forge?
Answer: Baron Friedrich von Steuben
172 U2C2L1: What is a maneuver?
Answer: A movement in military tactics (or in drill) normally to secure an advantage.
173 U2C2L1: A ____________ is used to move troops and equipment from one location to
another in a quick and orderly manner.
Answer: Drill
174 U2C2L1: Define "unison" - as in, "to move in unison."
Answer: In complete or perfect agreement; at the same time.
175 U2C2L1: What is the backbone of military discipline?
Answer: Drill
176 U2C2L2: An oral order of a commander or a leader is called a ____________.
Answer: Drill Command
177 U2C2L2: How many parts do most drill commands have?
Answer: Two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution.
178 U2C2L2: What is the purpose of a preparatory command?
Answer: To convey the movement that the leader wants the subordinate to perform
and to mentally prepare the subordinate for its execution.
179 U2C2L2: What is the purpose of the command of execution?
Answer: It signals when the subordinate is to execute a drill movement.
180 U2C2L2: What is the command for revoking a preparatory command?
Answer: "As you were"

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181 U2C2L2: What is the normal interval between a preparatory command and a command
of execution?
Answer: It is normally one count or one step.
182 U2C2L2: Define "inflection," as in "commands that are given with inflection."
Answer: The rise and fall in the pitch and the tone changes of the voice.
183 U2C2L2: The three elements of the correct command voice are _____ ,______ , and _____.
Answer: Tone, cadence, snap
184 U2C2L2: What is the key factor in tone control when giving commands?
Answer: Loudness
185 U2C2L3: Where should a drill leader position him or herself to teach a team a new drill
movement?
Answer: Centered in front of the team so team members can see and follow the leader's
example
186 U3C1L1: What is introspection?
Answer: Self-examination for the purpose of a deeper self-understanding.
187 U3C1L1: ________ means contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings for the purpose
of deeper self-understanding.
Answer: Introspection
188 U3C1L1: Define "assessment."
Answer: The act of evaluating or appraising a person's ability or potential to meet certain
standards or criteria.
189 U3C1L1: The assessment tool Winning Colors® groups human behavior into categories.
Name the four behavior clusters.
Answer: Builder, planner, adventurer, and relater behaviors.
190 U3C1L2: Name three power words for those who exhibit adventure behaviors in Winning
Colors®.
Answer: Test the limits, do it now, excitement, fast machines, fun, doing, action, risk, challenge,
act and perform, freedom.
191 U3C1L2: Name three power words for those who exhibit relater behaviors in Winning
Colors®.
Answer: Likes being with people, hugs are special when I choose, friendly, giving, I see
everything, romantic, getting along with others, wanting to be liked.
192 U3C1L2: In Winning Colors®, _____________ are quiet, introspective, and detail
oriented. They are good listeners and tend to hide their feelings.
Answer: Planners
193 U3C1L2: In Winning Colors®, natural leaders who express themselves openly and
directly and are also rule-governed, dependable, and loyal are known as
____________.

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Answer: Builders
194 U3C1L2: In Winning Colors®, those who like sharing ideas and feelings, who work well
in teams, and who are social and love to talk are known as ____________.
Answer: Relators
195 U3C1L2: In Winning Colors®, who are the action-oriented who live in the present, are
flexible, and thrive on spontaneity?
Answer: Adventurers
196 U3C1L3: What is emotional intelligence?
Answer: A learned ability to identify, experience, understand, and express human emotion in
healthy and productive ways.
197 U3C1L3: What does the Interpersonal Deference scale measure on the Personal Skills Map?
Answer: The degree to which your communication style is indirect, self-inhibiting, self-denying,
and ineffectual for the accurate expression of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
198 U3C1L3: What does the change orientation scale measure on the Personal Skills Map?
Answer: It measures your motivation and readiness to change your skills
199 U3C1L3: What is the difference between intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills?
Answer: Intrapersonal skills are those that occur by yourself. Interpersonal skills are those that
occur with others.
200 U3C1L3: What does the Self-Esteem scale measure on the Personal Skills Map?
Answer: It measures your self-perceived level of personal worth.
201 U3C1L3: What does the Empathy Scale measure on your Personal Skills Map?
Answer: It measures your ability to sense, understand, and accept another person's
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
202 U3C1L3: What does the Sales Orientation/Leadership scale measure on the Personal Skills
Map?
Answer: It measures how you perceive your skills at positively impacting and influencing the
actions of other people.
203 U3C1L3: Define "adaptability."
Answer: Capability or willingness to adapt or change
204 U3C1L3: A learned ability to identify, experience, understand, and express human
emotions in healthy and productive ways is called ___________.
Answer: emotional intelligence
205 U3C1L4: Those who approach learning as "remembering' are called _________ learners.
Answer: Passive
206 U3C1L4: Those who approach learning as "thinking" are called __________ learners.
Answer: Active
207 U3C1L4: What is the difference between subjective and objective thinking?
Answer: Subjective thinkers see the world as centered on themselves, while objective thinkers
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see the world in a way that many people can agree on what it means.
208 U3C2L1: What are the three parts of the human brain?
Answer: Neocortex, limbic system and brain stem
209 U3C2L1: The oldest part of the brain, sometimes called the reptilian brain or R-complex,
processes basic survival needs and is also called _____________.
Answer: Brain stem
210 U3C2L1: The part of the brain responsible for emotions and for transmitting incoming
messages to either the R-complex or the neocortex is called the ____________.
Answer: Limbic System
211 U3C2L1: The part of the brain where higher order and abstract thoughts are believed to
be processed is called the ____________.
Answer: Neocortex (or cerebral cortex)
212 U3C2L1: When examined from the top, the brain is composed of two interconnected
lobes or spheres called the _____________.
Answer: Cerebral hemisphere
213 U3C2L1: What is sensory flooding?
Answer: Sensory overload that occurs when too much data is getting through to the brain.
214 U3C2L1: What is sensory gating?
Answer: A neuron spike point that regulates transmission of stimuli to the brain.
215 U3C2L1: What is an axon of a neuron?
Answer: Long fibers that send electrical impulses and release neuron transmitters.
216 U3C2L1: What is neural plasticity?
Answer: The ability of neural circuitry to acquire nearly any function if given the
appropriate training.
217 U3C2L1: What part of the brain is responsible for transforming short-term information
into long-term memory?
Answer: The hippocampus
218 U3C2L1: What part of the brain is highly developed and capable of the deliberation
and associations necessary for complex thinking and problem solving?
Answer: The cortex
219 U3C2L1: What is a limbic system?
Answer: A group of subcortical structures (the hypothalamus, hippocampus, and

amygdala) of the brain that are concerned especially with emotion and motivation.
220 U3C2L1: What is the corpus callosum, or white matter?
Answer: The bundle of fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
221 U3C2L1: The ______________ formation in the brain is the seat of consciousness that
is responsible for mental alertness and connects the conscious and the
subconscious minds.

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Answer: Reticular formation (or reticular activating system)

222 U3C2L1: Define "intelligence."
Answer: The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge; the faculty of thought and reason.
223 U3C2L3: A person's ____________ is a way a person gathers and processes information.
Answer: Learning style
224 U3C2L3: What is a "reflex" response?
Answer: A response that does not require thought but rather one that occurs without
consciousness.
225 U3C2L3: What are the three learning styles?
Answer: Auditory; Kinesthetic/Tactile; Visual
226 U3C2L3: Perceptual modality is another term used to describe different __________
channels that dominate how we acquire new information.
Answer: Sensory
227 U3C2L3: Another name for those who learn by listening is ____________.
Answer: Auditory learner
228 U3C2L3: People who learn new information through touch and movement are called
___________.
Answer: Kinesthetic/tactile learners
229 U3C2L3: People who learn best by looking, reading and watching are called _______
learners.
Answer: Visual
230 U3C2L3: The term _____________ means to think about thinking.
Answer: Metacognition
231 U3C2L3: A ____________ is a pattern imposed on complex reality or experience to

assist in explaining it, to mediate perception, or to guide responses to it.
Answer: Schema
232 U3C2L3: A _____________ learner predominately uses the left hemisphere of his or
her brain to focus on details.
Answer: Global
233 U3C2L3: What's the difference between an analytic and a global learner?
Answer: Analytic learners favor information delivered bit-by-bit and arranged logically. They
favor predictability, planning and rules. Global learners favor large ideas and the
purpose behind specifics. They tolerate disorganization and rule-breaching.
234 U3C2L3: A response that does not require thought but rather one that occurs without
consciousness is called ____________.
Answer: a reflex response
235 U3C2L3: The ability to use different sensory channels that dominate how we acquire
new information is called _______.

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Answer: Perceptual modality
236 U3C2L3: Being an auditory learner is also called being a _____________ learner.
Answer: Aural
237 U3C2L4: Name Gardner's eight intelligences.
Answer: Bodily/kinesthetic; visual/spatial; logical/mathematical; verbal/linguistic;

naturalist; musical/rhythmical; interpersonal; intrapersonal
238 U3C2L4: What are the characteristics of Gardner's bodily/kinesthetic intelligence?
Answer: Physical prowess, coordination, fitness and action
239 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is visual/spatial intelligence?
Answer: The gift of visually representing and appreciating concepts, ideas and
information, such as through drawing, building and designing.
240 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is logical/mathematical intelligence?
Answer: The gift of reasoning and thinking in symbols and abstractions, as

demonstrated in calculating, computing, problem solving, and graphing
241 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is verbal/linguistic intelligence?
Answer: The gift of verbal or linguistic skills such as listening, reading, speaking, and
writing.
242 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is the musical or rhythmical intelligence?
Answer: The gift of melody, music, rhyme, rhythm, and sound, as demonstrated in
playing an instrument, singing, timing and patterns.
243 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is naturalist intelligence?
Answer: A gift of environmental awareness as manifested in an understanding of

interrelationships of the natural world.
244 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is interpersonal intelligence?
Answer: The gift of working with people and understanding the complexities of
human relationships.
245 U3C2L4: According to Gardner, what is intrapersonal intelligence?
Answer: The gift of inner thought, self-awareness and self reflection as demonstrated
in goal-setting, self assessing, and self regulating.
246 U3C3L2: What is the first reading strategy you use to improve your comprehension?
Answer: Previewing or scanning the material.
247 U3C3L2: What three types of questions can you ask to help you comprehend written
materials?
Answer: Empirical or fact-based questions, values or opinion questions, and analytical

or definition questions.
248 U3C3L2: To deepen your understanding of complex written materials, when should you
do a mini-review of the material?
Answer: At the end of each paragraph

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249 U3C3L2: Name the four reading comprehension strategies.
Answer: Directed Reading - Thinking Activity (DR-TA), GIST, Think - Aloud, and
Question - Answer Relationship (QAR).
250 U3C3L2: Explain the Direct Reading - Thinking Activity (DR-TA) strategy for reading
comprehension.
Answer: It is used to predict the author's purpose in writing. You form predictions of
the content of materials based on the information you acquire.
251 U3C3L2: Explain the GIST strategy of reading comprehension.
Answer: "GIST" means the main point. In this strategy, you focus on short passages
of 3-5 paragraphs and create summaries for each passage.
252 U3C3L2: What is an "analogy?"
Answer: The linking of new information with your prior knowledge; resemblance in
some particulars between things otherwise unlike.
253 U3C3L2: What is a "hypothesis?"
Answer: An assumption made for the sake of argument.
254 U3C3L2: What is a "contrast clue" in reading for meaning?
Answer: Looking for how a new word you are learning is different from a word you know.
255 U3C3L2: When an author equates an unknown word with a word that is familiar to
you, what type of context clue is it?
Answer: Definition
256 U3C3L2: What is the purpose of a word map?
Answer: It is a graphic organizer that helps you learn new words or concepts
257 U3C3L2: A ____________ is a graphic organizer that helps you learn new words or
concepts.
Answer: Word map
258 U3C3L3: What are 5 steps in the SQ3R study system?
Answer: Study, Question, Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse
259 U3C3L3: What is the SQ3R theory?
Answer: A reading/study system that increases understanding and retention.
260 U3C3L3: What does it mean to "paraphrase" study materials?
Answer: To put it into your own words; a restatement of a text, passage, or work
giving the meaning in another form.
261 U3C3L3: Define the term "allocate," as in "to allocate your time carefully on tests."
Answer: To apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things.
262 U3C3L3: What is the best preparation for taking tests?
Answer: Keeping up with assignments by doing homework, taking notes in class, and
reviewing previous study materials and graded work.
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263 U3C3L3: The word "enumerate" means to __________.
Answer: To recount one by one the points required on a test; a technique that
specifies a list or outline form of a reply.
264 U3C3L3: The word "inference" means ___________.
Answer: To make a determination of a given problem based on the proposition, statement, or

judgment
265 U3C3L3: When you are asked to "justify" an answer on a test, it means you must ______.
Answer: Prove or show your grounds for your decision by presenting evidence in a convincing
form.
266 U3C3L3: What is a test directive?
Answer: A test directive tells you how to answer questions.
267 U3C3L3: For which test directive do you stress dissimilarities or differences of things,
qualities, events, or problems.
Answer: Contrasting
268 U3C3L3: For which test directive do you emphasize similarities or examine qualities or
characteristics to discover resemblances?
Answer: Comparing
269 U3C3L3: Name the five types of question formats found on tests.
Answer: Multiple choice, binary choice, short answer, essay, and reading comprehension
270 U3C3L3: Give an example of a binary choice question format.
Answer: True/False; Yes/No; Agree/Disagree
271 U3C4L1: Define "communication."
Answer: A process in which people are able to transfer meaning among themselves.
272 U3C4L2: ____________ is the neglected communication skill.
Answer: Listening
273 U3C4L2: What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Answer: Hearing is the taking in of sound; listening is the attachment of meaning to

the sound.
274 U3C4L2: Effective communication does not take place until the ______understands the
message.
Answer: Receiver
275 U3C4L2: Name three types of listening.
Answer: Information, relationship, appreciative, critical, and discriminative listening
276 U3C4L2: Describe the "halo" effect in listening.
Answer: If the speaker is associated with someone or something you already like, you may be
so receptive to the speaker that you do not question what you should question.

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277 U3C4L2: In the ____________ effect in listening, if you associate the speaker with
negative things, you may not listen the way you should.
Answer: "Horns"
278 U3C4L2: What is a "trigger" word in listening?
Answer: A word that evokes emotional response.
279 U3C4L2: When you associate a speaker with something positive in a way that makes you
fail to question the speaker's logic or ideas, you are experiencing the
____________ effect.
Answer: Halo
280 U3C5L2: ____________ is the settlement of differences reached by mutual concessions.
Answer: Compromise
281 U3C5L2: ___________ is using an neutral third party who acts as a facilitator in conflict
resolution.
Answer: Mediation
282 U3C5L1: ___________ is defined as any situation where incompatible activities, feelings,
or intentions occur together.
Answer: Conflict
283 U3C11L1: A blueprint for handling all aspects of your money, such as spending, saving,
investing, and establishing credit, is called _____________.
Answer: Personal financial planning
284 U3C11L1: Explain the difference between "needs" and "wants" in financial planning.
Answer: "Needs" are essentials like food, shelter, and clothing. "Wants" increase the
quality of living and include such non-essentials as movies and eating out.
285 U3C11L1: What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in setting financial goals?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound
286 U3C11L1: Define "cash flow."
Answer: The measure of the money you receive and the money you spend.
287 U3C8L1: An environment where one can learn and develop by actively participating in
organized service experiences within one's community is called __________.
Answer: Service Learning
288 U3C8L1: What is the formula for service learning?
Answer: Orientation and Training + Meaningful service + Structured Reflection =

Service learning
289 U3C8L1: What are the five team positions found in the structured teamwork of service
learning?
Answer: Facilitator, Recorder, Reporter, Timekeeper, and Debriefer
290 U3C8L1: __________, or taking time to observe, analyze, and integrate actions with
learning, is an important part of the learning process and of Service Learning.
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Answer: Reflection
291 U3C8L1: What is the purpose of a learning log?
Answer: To record reflections, experiences, observations, goals, etc.
292 U3C8L1: What is the difference between service learning and community service?
Answer: Community service is dispensed by a judge as punishment for law breaking. Service
learning addresses essential needs in a community and the projects are self-directed.
293 U3C8L1: What are the benefits for students who participate in Service Learning?
Answer: Learns more; earns better grades; attends school regularly; behaves better; becomes
more civic minded; gains appreciation of others; sees the school-life connection; has
higher self-esteem; learns life skills for after graduation
294 U3C8L1: Service learning is a kind of _____________ learning strategy.
Answer: Active and experiential
295 U3C8L2: A teacher-planned introductory project designed to introduce students to

service learning and provide them with a meaningful experience is also called a
___________ project.
Answer: Exploratory project
296 U3C8L2: What is experiential learning?
Answer: Learning that helps students gain practical knowledge, skills, or practice
from direct observation or participation in an activity or event.
297 U3C8L2: ____________ is an instructional strategy that promotes active learning where
problems form the focus and learning stimulus and problem-solving skills are used.
Answer: Problem-based learning
298 U3C8L2: In service learning, what is meant by the term, "field education?"
Answer: Performing service and training to enhance understanding within a field of study.
299 U3C8L3: What are the two models of service?
Answer: Projects and placements
300 U3C8L3: What are the three types of service found in service learning?
Answer: Direct, indirect, and advocacy

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Academic Challenge 2017

1 U1C1L2: When was JROTC established by Congress?

Answer: The National Defense Act of 1916.

Answer: Norwich, Vermont

Answer: American Literary, Scientific and Military

5 U1C1L3: Define "chain of command."

6 U1C1L3: What is the purpose of using the chain of command?

7 U1C1L3: Define "span of control."

Answer: The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can

8 U1C1L3: Name the three levels of authority in the pyramid of authority.

Answer: Unity of command; Span of control; Chain of command

Answer: Rank is the title held by a soldier, while grade is a letter/number

Answer: Enlisted soldiers

Answer: Warrant officers

Answer: Company and field grade officers

Answer: General officers

14 U1C1L3: To whom does the Cadet Battalion Commander report?

Answer: To the Senior Army instructors and to the principal.

Academic Challenge 2017 – LET 1 1

17 U1C1L3: What are the primary responsibilities of the Battalion S-3?

Answer: To assist the Battalion Commander in the preparation, conduct, and

20 U1C1L3: A __________ consists of a headquarters section and at least two platoons.

Answer: Battalion Command Sergeant Major

Answer: The team leaders

24 U1C1L3: Who assumes command in the absence of the company commander?

Answer: The company executive officer (or XO)

Answer: The battalion command sergeant major

26 U1C1L3: Who is directly responsible for a platoon of cadets?

Answer: A platoon leader (or Cadet 2nd Lieutenant)

27 U1C1L3: Who is the administrative assistant to the battalion commander?

28 U1C1L3: Whose job is it to prepare weekly training schedules?

Answer: The Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3)

29 U1C1L3: Personnel designated as specialists are comparable to the non-commissioned

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Answer: Non-commissioned officers

31 U1C1L3: Whose responsibility is it to form up the squad correctly?

Answer: The Squad Leader

32 U1C1L3: Whose job is it to be completely informed of all platoon matters in order to

Answer: The Platoon Sergeant

Answer: The Platoon Leader

Answer: Unity of Command

35 U1C1L4: Name the three types of unit decorations.

36 U1C1L4: What are two kinds of awards given to cadets?

Answer: Unit awards and individual awards

37 U1C1L4: Where is the Merit Unit insignia worn on a class A or B uniform?

Answer: Above the right shirt pocket.

Answer: Institutional and national awards

40 U1C1L4: To whom is the National Sojourners Award given?

Answer: To an outstanding cadet who demonstrates and encourages Americanism.

Answer: Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement.

Answer: 8:30 or less

Answer: 10:45 or less

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46 U1C1L4: To whom is the Superior Cadet Decoration awarded?

Answer: It is awarded annually to the outstanding cadet of each LET level.

Answer: For outstanding ability and achievement.

48 U1C1L4: For what is the Commendation Ribbon awarded?

Answer: Academic awards

Answer: Class A Uniform

52 U1C1L5: What does "ACU" stand for?

Answer: Army Combat Uniform

54 U1C1L5: How is the garrison cap positioned on the head?

55 U1C1L5: What insignias do cadet officers wear on their garrison caps?