TANKOS INSPECTION SHEET

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

What does JROTC stand for?

J​​unior ​R​eserve ​O​fficer ​T​raining ​Co
​ rps

What is the mission of JROTC?

The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to become better citizens.

What Congressional Act Started JROTC?

National Defense Act of 1916

What is the key to success in JROTC?

Teamwork

Name one of the main objectives of JROTC?

Provide and Encourage Citizenship
Strengthen Self-Esteem
Develop Leadership Potential
Improve Physical Fitness and Health
Promote High School Completion
Provide Incentive to Live Drug-Free
Enhance Communication and Life Skills (Mathematics and Science)

What does LET stand for?

L​​eadership ​E​ducation ​T​raining

What does SAI stand for?

S​​enior ​A​rmy ​I​nstructor

What is the name of your SAI?

N/A

What does AI stand for?

A​​rmy ​I​nstructor

What is the name of your AI?

Sergeant First Class James Long (SFC Long)

The cadet’s school name, school nickname, school Principal’s name, or other school related
items.
Name: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School
Mascot: Cougars
Principal: Ms. Kathleen McCabe
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Named after astronaut who died in the Challenger incident (Dr. Ronald E. McNair)
What are the two types of awards?
Unit Awards and Individual Awards

What are the two types of individual awards?

Institutional Awards and National Awards

What are the three levels of distinction that JROTC units can earn?
Merit Unit, Honor Unit and Honor Unit with Distinction.

What is the highest military award? Second? Third?

1. Medal of Honor​ ​–​ ​awarded to officers and enlisted personnel alike for individual acts of bravery
in combat.
2. Distinguished Service Cross​ ​–​ ​awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the
Army, distinguished him/herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of
Honor.
3. Silver Star​ ​–​ ​awarded for gallantry in action for example, being engaged in an action against an
enemy of the United States.

What is the oldest military award?

Purple Heart​ ​–​ ​awarded to those wounded or killed as a result of engaging the enemy while
serving in the U.S military.

What does UCMJ stand for?

Uniform Code of Military Justice. It is the foundation of military law in the United States.

RIBBONS:

Staff Sergeant
1. Distinguished Cadet, Academic Excellence, Academic Achievement
2. Perfect Attendance, Personal Appearance, Proficiency
3. Drill Team, Commendation, Good Conduct

Sergeant
1. Perfect Attendance, Personal Appearance, Proficiency
2. Drill Team, Commendation, Good Conduct

Corporal
1. Personal Appearance, Drill Team, Good Conduct
IMPORTANT PEOPLE:

President ​The Honorable Donald J. Trump

Vice President ​The Honorable Mike Pence
Speaker of the House ​The Honorable Paul Ryan
President Pro Tempore of the Senate ​The Honorable Orrin Hatch
Secretary of State ​The Honorable Mike Pompeo
Secretary of Treasury ​The Honorable Steven Mnuchin
Secretary of Defense ​The Honorable James Mattis
Attorney General ​The Honorable Jeff Sessions

Secretary of The Army ​The Honorable Mark T. Esper

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ​General Joseph Dunford
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ​General Paul Selva
Chief of Staff of the United States Army ​General Mark Milley
Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force ​General David Goldfein
Chief of Naval Operations ​Admiral John Richardson
Chief of the National Guard bureau ​General Joseph Lengyel
Commandant of the Marine Corps ​General Robert Neller
Sergeant Major of the Army ​Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
TRADOC Commander ​General Stephen Townsend
TRADOC Command Sergeant Major ​Command Sergeant Major David Davenport
Cadet Command Commander ​Major General John Evans
Cadet Command Command Sergeant Major ​Command Sergeant Major Kenneth Kraus
2nd Brigade Commander ​Colonel Kenneth Mintz
2nd Brigade Command Sergeant Major ​Command Sergeant Major Byron Larsen
2nd Brigade Chief ​Ms. Brenda Gainey
Director of JROTC ​Colonel Thomas Bell

NJ Senator ​The Honorable Cory Booker

NJ Senator ​The Honorable Robert Menendez
Governor of NJ ​The Honorable Phil Murphy
Mayor of Jersey City ​The Honorable Steven Fulop

GENERAL ORDERS:

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my
instructions, to the commander of the relief.

LEADERSHIP:

What is the definition of leadership?

Leadership is the art of influencing someone to complete the mission in a desired manner by providing
purpose, motivation, and direction.
What are the three leadership styles? Explain.
Delegating – Giving decision making authority to subordinates.
Participating – Involving subordinates in the decision making process.
Directing – Instructing subordinates.

Define teamwork.
The cooperative effort on the part of a number of people working together to achieve a goal.

What are the Seven Army Values?

L​​oyalty – to bear true faith and allegiance to US Constitution, peers, etc.
D​​uty – to fulfill your obligations
R​​espect – to treat peoples they should be treated
S​​elfless Service – to put the welfare of the nation before your own
H​​onor – to live up to all values
I​​ntegrity – to do what is right, legally and morally
P​​ersonal Courage – to face fear, danger, or adversity

What are leadership traits? ​(JEDD J. BUCKLET II)

J​​ustice, ​E​ndurance, ​D​ecisiveness, ​D​ependability, J ​ ​udgment, ​B​earing, ​U​nselfishness, ​C​ourage,
K​​nowledge, ​L​oyalty, ​E​nthusiasm, ​T​act, ​In
​ itiative, ​I​ntegrity
What are the two special burdens of a leader?
Responsibility and accountability

MAP READING:

What is a map?
A map is a line drawing to scale of a portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above.

What are the basic colors on a map and what do they represent?
Blue ​- Water
Black - Man Made Objects
Brown ​- Elevation and Relief
Green ​- Vegetation
Red ​- Major Roads/Highways + Cultural Features

What are the three types of North?

True North, Magnetic North, Grid North

What are the three types of maps?

Topographical, City-State, Geographical

What is the declination diagram?

A drawing that shows the angular relationship of grid, true, and magnetic north. It is measured in degrees,
minutes and seconds.
What are the five major terrain features? ​Hint* [​H​idden ​V​alley ​R​anch ​S​alad ​D​ressing]
H​​ill
V​​alley
R​​idge
S​​addle
D​​epression

What are the three minor terrain features?

Draw
Spur
Cliff

What are the two supplementary terrain features?

Cut
Fill

FLAG ETIQUETTE:

What do the colors stand for on the United States Flag?

Red ​– Hardiness and Valor
White – Hope, Purity, Innocence
Blue ​– Reverence to God, vigilance, Preservation, Justice

Who made the first flag and when was it made?

Continental Congress on June 14,1777

Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"? How many verses?

Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland; 4 verses

What are the three names for the US flag?

The “Color,” “Standard,” or “Ensign”

What are the three most common types of flags flown in the military?
G​​arrison [20ft x 38ft] ​– Hung outside government buildings
P​​ost [10 x 19ft] ​– General display
S​​torm [5ft x 9 1⁄2 ft] ​– Flown only in stormy weather

Where is a flag flown 24 hours/day?

On the moon

What is half-staff?
Flag positions half way down the mast, used to honor and pay respect to military and nationally important
deceased persons or distress signal. Brought to position by raising to peak then lowering ceremoniously.

U.S. GOVERNMENT AND ARMY:

What name is given to the first ten amendments?

The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
What does the Constitution begin with?
The Preamble.

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces? ​(ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE
CORPS, COAST GUARD!)
The Commander-in-Chief of the entire Armed Forces is the President of the United States, The Honorable
Donald Trump.

What are the three branches of American Government?

Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Executive Branch

What is the main headquarters for all of the United States Armed Forces and where is its official
location?
The Pentagon in Washington, DC

What is the purpose of Armed Forces Day and when is it celebrated?

It honors all branches of the armed services of the United States and is celebrated on the third Saturday
of May.

What is the Army Song?

“The Army Goes Rolling Along”

What is the top military position in the United States Army?

The Chief of Staff of the Army

What does TRADOC stand for and where is it located?

Tra​​ining and ​Doc​​trine Command (located in Fort Eustis, Virginia)

What does FORSCOM stand for and where is it located?

For​​ce ​Com​​mand (located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina)

Army (Enlisted) Pay Grades

E1: Private with no insignia
E2: Private
E3: Private First Class
E4: Specialist/ Corporal
E5: Sergeant
E6: Staff Sergeant
E7: Sergeant First Class
E8: Master Sergeant/ First Sergeant
E9: Sergeant Major/ Command Sergeant Major/ Sergeant Major of the Army

HISTORY:

What was the first state added to the Union?

Delaware – December 7, 1787
Which were the last two states added to the Union?
Alaska – January 3, 1959
Hawaii – August 21, 1959

What were some of the major battles of the Revolutionary War?

Lexington – first battle
Bunker Hill – first major battle where British defeated Americans on 6/17/1775
Saratoga – turning point in war
Yorktown – battle where Americans defeated British

Where and when did the American Civil War begun? And end?
Fort Sumter, South Carolina in 1861. Appomattox Court House, Virginia in 1865.

Who were the two sides that fought in the Civil War?
Union and Confederacy

Who were the two sides that fought in WWI?

Major Central Powers – Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
Major Allied Powers – Britain, France, Russia, United States, Italy

Who were the two sides that fought in WWII?

Major Axis Powers – Germany, Italy, Japan
Major Allied Powers – Russia, United States, United Kingdom, France, China
Which American military officer became Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in the Pacific
during World War II?
General of the Armies Douglas MacArthur.

Which American military officer became Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Europe during
World War II?
General of the Armies Dwight D. Eisenhower.

What is the birthday of the U.S. Army?

June 14, 1775

When is D-Day?
June 6, 1944 (Battle of Normandy began)

What is the highest rank in the United States Army + who has it?
General of the Armies of the United States – George Washington (lieutenant general at time but given
rank after death – will always have highest rank of any person in history to honor him) + John J. Pershing

What were the names of recent past Presidents and Vice-Presidents?

Richard Milhous Nixon,​ S ​ piro Agnew + Gerald Ford,​ 1969-1974 (Resigned from Watergate)
Gerald Rudolph Ford,​ ​Nelson Rockefeller,​ 1974-1977
Jimmy Carter,​ ​Walter Mondale,​ 1977-1981
Ronald Reagan,​ ​George H.W Bush,​ 1981-1989
George H.W Bush,​ ​Dan Quayle, ​1989-1993
Bill Clinton,​ ​Al Gore, ​1993-2001
 George W. Bush,​ ​Dick Cheney,​ 2001-2009
Barack Obama,​ ​Joe Biden,​ 2009-2017
Donald Trump,​ ​Mike Pence,​ 2017 -

What are the names of the first 5 presidents of the United States?
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
5. James Monroe

What officers have the rank of General of the Army of the United States?
Ulysses S. Grant – 4 star - civil
William T. Sherman – 2 star w/ us arms between - civil
Philip H Sheridan – 4 stars - civil
George C. Marshall – 5 star - WWII
Douglas MacArthur – 5 star - WWII
Dwight D. Eisenhower – 5 star - WWII
Henry H. Arnold – 5 star - WWII
Omar Bradley – 5 star - last person to receive rank - WWII

Who are the presidents on Mount Rushmore?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
In what year were women allowed to join the ROTC program?
1973

DRILL AND CEREMONIES:

What is drill?
The execution of certain movements by which individuals or units are moved in a uniform manner from
Point A to Point B. Movements are executed in unison and with precision.

What training circular covers drill and ceremonies?

U.S. Army Training Circular 3-21.5

Describe the position of Attention:

Back straight with your head straight forward.
Hands pinned to your side at the seam of your pants.
Feet at a 45 degree angle.

Who wrote the first drill and ceremonies manual?

Major General Baron Friedrich von Steuben (Prussia)

What was the name of the first drill and ceremonies manual?
The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States (the blue book) in 1779
was the first Army field manual.
What are the four types of Command?
1. Two-Part Command (w/ preparatory command/command of execution)
2. Combined Command (at ease/rest/fall in/out)
3. Supplementary Command (repeating)
4. Directive Command (order)

What are the two parts of a command?

Preparatory Command and Command of Execution

Which foot can you give the command halt on?

Either foot.

What is an element?
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit.

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Line (elements side by side) and Column (elements one behind another)

What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element

What is a rank?
A line, only one element in depth

What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

What are parts to a command voice?

Tone, cadence, snap

What are the marching steps length used in drill?

30 inches – normal step/double-time
15 inches – half-step

What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, rest

What position are you allowed to speak while in formation?

The position of REST.

What is the rate of marching for "Quicktime"?

120 steps per minute

What is the rate of marching for "Double Time"?

180 steps per minute
What is tone?
A sound of distinct pitch, loudness, vibration, quality or duration; the particular or relative pitch of a word
or phrase.

What is cadence?
The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed or the number of steps or counts per minute at
which a movement is executed.

What is snap?
An immediate, sharp, precise response to a drill command

FIRST AID:

What is first aid?

First Aid is the immediate care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made
available.

What field manual covers first aid for soldiers?

Field Manual 4-25.11

What are the four life saving steps?

1. Clear the ​A​irway
2. Stop the ​B​leeding
3. C​​heck for shock
4. D​​ress the wound

What are the two types of fractures?

Open (Compound)
Closed (Simple)

What are the three types of bleeding?

1. Arterial (pulse bright red)
2. Venous (steady dark red)
3. Capillary (oozing)

What are the steps to stop the bleeding?

1. Direct Pressure
2. Elevation
3. Pressure Points
4. Tourniquet

What is a heat injury?

A loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in the heat, a general dehydration of the
body.

What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – used to restore heartbeat.
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

What are the four types of burns?

1. Thermal
2. Electrical
3. Chemical
4. Laser

What does AED stand for?

Automated External Defibrillator

UNIFORMS:

What do the stars on the uniform represent?

White star: Merit Unit
Blue star: Honor Unit
Yellow star: Honor Unit with Distinction

What does the wreath over the star represent?

Academic Excellence
What do the torches represent?
Knowledge

What do the cords on the uniform represent?

Red​​: Drill Team
Yellow​​: National Honors Society
Black​​: Raiders
Blue​​: Choir
Green​​: Orienteering (Land navigation)
White​​: Color Guard
Purple​​: Academic Challenge
Gold/Tan​​: Rifle Team

What is the gig line?

The imaginary vertical line that runs from the top button of the shirt to the bottom of the zipper used to
align the uniform.

What army regulation covers the wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignias?
Cadet Command Regulation 670-1

Female:

How is the JROTC beret positioned on the head?

The beret’s edge is 1 inch above eyebrows and straight across forehead. The flash is centered above the
left eye. All excess material is pulled between the top and middle of right ear.
Where are the torches (JROTC corps insignia) placed on the uniform?
The torches are centered on both lapels of the coat, parallel to the inside edge of each lapel; 5/8 inch
above the notch. On the uniform of the cadet officer, the torches are centered 5/8 inches below the notch
of each lapel, and the ROTC insignia is 5/8 inch above the lapel.

On both the officer and enlisted cadet’s uniform, wear are the rank epaulets worn?
On the enlisted uniform the ranks epaulets are centered on the shoulder between the bottom button and
the shoulder seam. Officer ranks (CPT, LTC) are centered 1⁄4 inch from the seam and 1⁄4 between the
discs/diamonds on the shoulder. All other officer ranks are centered 5/8 inch from the seam,1⁄4 between
the disc/diamonds.

Where is the nameplate worn on the uniform?

The nameplate is centered horizontally on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom of the name tag
aligned to the top of the first button of the jacket.

Where are the ribbons worn on the uniform?

The ribbons are centered on the left side of the uniform with the bottom row parallel to the bottom edge of
the nameplate. Third and subsequent rows may be aligned to the left to present a better appearance.

Where is the star worn on the uniform?

The star is worn 1⁄4 inch above the nameplate on the female uniform. It can be worn with the academic
achievement wreath, in which case the star is still positioned 1⁄4 inch above the nameplate.
Where are the arcs worn on the uniform?
When worn, arcs are parallel to the waistline of the coat. The placement of the arcs can be adjusted to fit
to individual figure differences. If wearing more than one, each arc is 1/8 inch apart.

Which shoulder patches are worn on each shoulder and where?

The JROTC patch is on the left, and the school patch is worn on the right. Both patches are centered 1⁄2
inch below the shoulder seam.

What are the regulations for shoes?

Black oxford shoes or black service pumps may be worn. The pump will be plain with closed toes and
heel. The heel will be between 1⁄2 and 3 inches high. The brand of the shoe is Capps.

Male:

How is the JROTC beret positioned on the head?

The beret’s edge is 1 inch above eyebrows and straight across forehead. The flash is centered above the
left eye. All excess material is pulled between the top and middle of right ear.

Where is the ROTC insignia placed on the cadet officer’s uniform?

5/8 inch above the notch on both collars, with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the notch and
parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Where are the torches (JROTC corps insignia) placed on the uniform?
The torches are centered on both lapels 1 1⁄4 inches below the ROTC insignia, with the centerline of the
insignia bisecting the ROTC insignia and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (cadet officers). Enlisted
cadets wear their torches 1 inch above the notch.
On both the officer and enlisted cadet’s uniform, wear are the rank epaulets worn?
On the enlisted uniform the rank epaulets are centered on the shoulder between the bottom button
and the shoulder seam. Officer ranks (CPT, LTC) are centered 1⁄4 inch from the seam and 1⁄4 between
the discs/diamonds on the shoulder. All other officer ranks are centered 5/8 inch from the seam, 1⁄4
between the disc/diamonds.

Where is the nameplate worn on the uniform?

The nameplate is centered between the top of the button and top of the pocket.

Where is the star worn on the uniform?

The HUD insignia is worn 1⁄4 inch above the right breast pocket on the male uniform. It can be worn with
the academic achievement wreath, in which case the star is still positioned 1⁄4 inch above the nameplate.

Where are the ribbons worn on the uniform?

The ribbons are centered 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket flap. Third and subsequent rows may be
aligned to the left to present a better appearance.

Where arcs worn on the uniform?

When worn, the arc is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket. If
more than one is worn, they are to be spaced 1/8 inch apart.

Which shoulder patches are worn on each shoulder and where?

The JROTC patch is on the left, and the school patch is worn on the right. Both patches are centered 1⁄2
inch below the shoulder seam.

What are the regulations for shoes?

Male black oxford shoes are authorized to wear, also known as Bates shoes.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Country: ​United States of America

Nation's Capital​​: Washington, D.C.
State​​: New Jersey
State Capital: ​Trenton
State Bird: ​Eastern Goldfinch
State Flower: ​Violet
State Tree: ​The Red Oak
State Bug: ​The Honeybee
State Animal: ​The Horse
State Fish: ​The Brook Trout
State Fruit: ​The Blueberry
State Dance: ​Square Dance
CREED:

1. I am an Army JROTC cadet.

2. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and the corps of cadets.
3. I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
4. I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
5. I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
6. I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
7. I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the
American way of life.
8. May god grant me the strength to always live by this creed.

CADET RANK STRUCTURE:

U.S ARMED FORCES ENLISTED RANKS:
U.S ARMED FORCES OFFICER AND WARRANT OFFICER RANKS: