LET KNOWLEDGE

JROTC LET Knowledge General questions
As of: 18 March 2026

Chain of Command
Commander-in-Chief: Donald J. Trump
Secretary of Defense: HON Pete Hegseth
Secretary of the Army: Daniel Driscoll
Chief of Staff of the Army: General Randy A. George
CG, T2COM: GENERAL DAVID M. HODNE
CSM, T2COM: CSM RAYMOND S. HARRIS
Commander, Sixth Brigade: Colonel Jason Dumser
Principal: Traci Durrance
Senior Army Instructor: LTC (Ret) Joseph Cieslo
Army Instructor: 1SG (Ret) Aarik Karlson

What is the Mission of JROTC? To motivate young people to be better citizens.
What is the Purpose of JROTC? To help cadets graduate from high school

Officer Ranks:
Three Diamonds: Colonel
Two Diamonds: Lieutenant Colonel
One Diamond: Major
Three Disks: Captain
Two Disks: First Lieutenant
One Disk: Second Lieutenant

Enlisted Ranks:
Three Stripes Up/three down a star and a wreath: Command Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a star: Sergeant Major
Three Stripes Up/three down and a diamond: First Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/three down: Master Sergeant
Three Stripes Up/two down: Sergeant First Class
Three Stripes Up/one down: Staff Sergeant
Three Stripes: Sergeant
Two Stripes: Corporal
One Stripe Up/one down: Private First Class
One Stripe Up: Private E2

First Aid:
What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for? To clear a blocked airway.
What is First Aid? The assistance someone provides to an injured person until trained medical personnel arrive.
What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation used for? To restore breathing

Map Reading:
What are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent?
Blue: Water
Green: Vegetation
Brown: Contour, Elevation and Relief
Black: Manmade Objects
Red: Other Manmade Objects and Densely Populated areas

What instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth? Compass
What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map? Protractor
What are the 5 major terrain features? Hilltop, Ridgeline, Saddle, Valley, Depression

Drill and Ceremony:
How many inches in a normal step in marching? 30 Inches
Which foot can you give the command halt on? Either Foot
What position are you allowed to speak while in formation? The position of “Rest”

U.S. Military History
Who were the primary antagonists during World War II (who did the U.S. and its allies fight)? Germany, Italy and Japan
What happened on 7 December 1941 in Hawaii? The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Who was the Commander of the Revolutionary Army? George Washinton
What war was fought during the 1960’s and 1970’s? The Vietnam War

Citizenship and the Constitution:
What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as? The Bill of Rights
Which amendment grants the “Freedom of Speech”? The First Amendment
What age is the U.S. Citizen first allowed to vote? 18 years old
What are the two primary political parties? The Republican Party and the Democratic Party

Current Events:
What happened in New York City and Washington DC on 11 September 2001? Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
Which country did the U.S. attack initially in the “War on Terrorism”? Afghanistan
What Military operation was initiated on 21 March 2003? Operation Iraqi Freedom

Classroom Management:
What tools are being used int eh classroom to assist in the presentation of the curriculum?
Classroom Performance System (CPS), Walk & Talk Chalkboard, Smart Board, Laptop Computers, DVD player, and DVDs
What are the steps to the 4-Phase Lesson Plan? Inquire, Gather, Process, Apply
Identify two Thinking Maps: Brace Map, Bridge Map, Bubble Map, Circle Map, Double Bubble May, Flow Map, Multi-Flow Map, and Tree Map

Winning Colors:
What are the four Winning Colors and what do they each represent?
Brown Builder
Red Adventurer
Blue Relater
Green Planner
What are Winning Colors used for? Determine strengths and potential weaknesses and how to conduct meeting and to capitalize on Strengths and Weaknesses of individuals in group planning

Seven Army Values
Loyalty: To bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution…your peers
Duty: To fulfill your obligations
Respect: To treat people as they should be treated
Selfless Service: To put the welfare of the nation…before your own
Honor: To live up to all values
Integrity: To do what is right, legally and morally
Personal Courage: To face fear, danger, or adversity