Bulldog Battalion

Promotion Study
Guide
Contents
1. PVT Promotion Test Study Guide

2. PFC Promotion Test Study Guide

3. NCO Promotion Test Study Guide

4. Officer Promotion Test Study Guide

Private (PVT) Promotion Test Study Guide
1. What does JROTC stand for?
a. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

2. What is a mission?
a. A job given to a person or group to accomplish

3. What is a cadet?
a. A high school or college student enrolled in JROTC

4. What is the mission of JROTC?

a. To motivate young people to become better citizens

5. What does it mean to motivate?

a. Provide a purpose or need which causes a person to want to do
something

6. When did JROTC begin?

a. JROTC began in 1916

7. Desired goals from leadership education and training.

a. Graduate from High School
b. Be good citizens by knowing and exercising the rights, responsibilities,
privileges, and freedoms of good citizenship
c. Gain leadership potential and the ability to live and work cooperatively with
others; demonstrate leadership in situations involving conflict resolutions.
d. Achieve positive self-esteem and winning behavioral concepts in a
culturally diverse society.
e. Learn the ability to think logically and to communicate effectively, with
emphasis on effective oral communications.
f. Learn the importance of diet and of physical fitness in maintaining good
health and appearance.
g. Gain an understanding of the history, purpose, and structure of Army
JROTC.
h. Acquire proficiency in basic military skills (such as drill and ceremonies,
first aid, and map reading) that are necessary for working effectively as a
member of a team.
i. Learn the importance of citizenship through American history as it relates
to America’s culture and future from the Revolutionary period to the
present.
j. Learn about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of
mental management, including goal setting and positive self-talk.

8. What is a battalion
a. Military unit made up of two or more companies or batteries and a
headquarters that is normally commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. A
battalion has a staff and is administratively self sufficient.

9. What is a Subordinate
a. A person lower in rank or grade

10. What does NCO stand for?

a. Noncommissioned Officer

11. What is the lowest rank of an enlisted cadet?

a. Cadet

12. What is the highest rank of an enlisted cadet?

a. Cadet Command Sergeant Major

13. What is a company

a. A subdivision of military battalion normally commanded of a captain, made
up of at least two platoons.

14. What is the lowest rank of an officer cadet?

a. Cadet Second Lieutenant

15. What is the highest rank of an officer cadet?

a. Cadet Colonel

16. What rank is represented by one chevron?

a. Cadet Private

17. What rank is represented by one chevron and one rocker?

a. Cadet Private First Class

18. What rank is represented by 2 chevrons?

a. Cadet Corporal
19. What rank is represented by 3 chevrons?
a. Cadet Sergeant

20. What rank is represented by 3 chevrons and 1 rocker?

a. Cadet Staff Sergeant

21. What rank is represented by three chevrons and two rockers?

a. Cadet Sergeant First Class

22. What rank is represented by three chevrons and three rockers?

a. Cadet Master Sergeant

23. What rank is represented by three chevrons, three rockers and a diamond?
a. Cadet First Sergeant

24. What rank is represented by 3 chevrons, 3 rockers, and a star?

a. Cadet Sergeant Major

25. What rank is represented by three chevrons, three rockers and a star with
wreathes?
a. Cadet Command Sergeant Major

26. What rank is represented by 1 disc?

a. Cadet Second Lieutenant

27. What rank is represented by 2 discs?

a. Cadet First Lieutenant

28. What rank is represented by 3 discs?

a. Cadet Captain

29. What rank is represented by 1 diamond?

a. Cadet Major

30. What rank is represented by 2 diamonds?

a. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
b.
31. What is the normal rank of the Battalion Commander?
a. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

32. What is the normal rank of company commanders?

a. Cadet Captains
33. What is the normal rank of platoon sergeants?
a. Cadet Sergeant First Class

Private First Class (PFC) Promotion Test Study

Guide
Everything in the PVT Promotion Test plus the following:

1. What does the acronym SAI stand for?

a. Senior Army Instructor

2. What does the acronym AI stand for?

a. Army Instructor

3. When marching, what is the normal length of a step?

a. 30 inches

4. If you are missing a piece of your uniform, which staff member would you see?
a. Supply Sergeant and/or the S-4

5. What does the gold star represent?

a. Honor Unit with Distinction

6. What are the types of uniforms issued in JROTC?

a. Class A, Class B, ASU, ACU

7. When do you salute a senior officer?

a. When you see a senior officer outside, and are within 6 paces of each
other.

8. How is the United States flag raised to half-staff?

a. It is raised to the peak then lowered to half-staff

9. Where is the United States flag posted when next to another flag?
a. The United States flag is posted to the right, in front of, or higher than
other flags

10. When is the United States flag flown at half-staff?

a. When directed by the President of the United States
11. Why is the United States flag posted to the right or in front of other flags?
a. It is the side of honor

12. Who wrote the national anthem?

a. Francis Scott Key

13. When was the national anthem written?

a. During the battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812

14. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
a. The Star Spangled Banner

15. When did California become a state?

a. California became a state on September 9, 1850

16. What is the California state flower?

a. California Poppy

17. What is the California state bird?

a. The California quail

18. What is the California state nickname?

a. The Golden State

19. What does the red star on the California state flag represent?
a. The Red Star stands for freedom

20. What do the colors of the United States flag represent?

a. Red- Hardiness, Valor
b. White –Hope, innocence, Purity
c. Blue- color of reference of God, Justice, Perseverance, Vigilance

21. What is the gig line?

a. An imaginary line that traces down the shirt opening, in line with the
buckle and the trouser fly

22. Who is the Commander-in-Chief?

a. The President of the United States

23. What does the Grizzly Bear on the California flag represent?
a. The Grizzly Bear represents strength and persistence
Grizzly Bear represents strength and persistence
24. What is the Capital of California?
a. Sacramento

25. How many stars show on a properly folded U.S. Flag?

a. Four

26. When can an all-weather U.S. Flag be displayed?

a. At all times when properly lit at night

27. What are the duties of the Command Sergeant Major?

a. Provides advice to the Battalion Commander regarding enlisted issues

28. What does the acronym M.A.T stand for?

a. Muzzle, Action, Trigger

29. When the command “Forward March” is given, which foot moves first?
a. Left foot

30. What is the preparatory command?

a. The preparatory command states the movement to be carried out and
mentally prepares the cadet for its execution

31. What is the command of execution?

a. The command of execution tells when the movement is to be carried out

32. Are the medals and ribbons of the same award allowed to be worn at the same
time?
a. No, only the ribbon or the medal are allowed to be worn at a time

33. What are the seven Army Values?

a. Loyalty
b. Duty
c. Respect
d. Selfless service
e. Honor
f. Integrity
g. Personal courage

34. What is loyalty?

a. To bear true faith and allegiance

35. What is duty?

a. To fulfill your obligations

36. What is respect?

a. To treat people how they should be treated

37. What is selfless service?

a. To look out for the welfare of others before your own

38. What is honor?

a. To live up to all values

39. What is integrity?

a. To do what is right, legally and morally

40. What is personal courage?

a. To face fear, danger, or adversity

41. How many platoons are normally found in one company?

a. 2

42. How many companies are normally found in the mighty 8 th battalion?
a. 5

43. How many squads are normally in a platoon?

a. 4
NCO Promotion Test Study Guide
for
CPL, SGT, SSG, SFC, MSG, and SGM
Everything in the PVT and PFC Promotion Test plus the following:

1. What is an insignia?
a. An emblem badge or other distinguishing marks of office, honor, or
position.

2. What is the Class A uniform?

a. A service uniform that consist of an army green coat, trousers or slacks, a
short or long sleeve shirt a black four-in-hand tie or neck tabs.

3. What is a formal inspection

a. An official examination of JROTC units that takes place on a prescribed
schedule.

4. What is the Class B uniform

a. A service uniform same as the class A uniform expect the coat is not
worn.

5. What are shoulder marks?

a. A pair of broad pieces of stiffened cloth worn on the shoulders of the class
A or B uniform to display the grade of the cadet.

6. How do you wear the name plate (for boys)?

a. Centered on the right pocket between the top pocket seam and the top of
the pocket button hole.

7. How do you wear the honor unit insignia (for boys)?

a. Center the honor unit star one-quarter of an inch above the top seam of
the right pocket.

8. Ribbons are to be worn on which side of the uniform (for boys)?

a. Ribbons are to be worn centered one-eighth of an inch above the left
pocket seam.

9. In what order are the ribbons placed on the uniform?

a. Ribbons are placed in precedence from top to bottom, left to right.
10. How is the unit crest worn on the uniform?
a. The unit crest can be worn however the unit decides to wear it; the 8 th
battalion wears the unit crest one-fourth of an inch above the honor unit
insignia.

11. Which types of hangers should you use to hang a coat?

a. A hanger that is wide enough to keep the shoulders of the coat in shape,
preferably not a wire hanger.

12. What is the best way to prevent wrinkling of the uniform shirt?
a. By keeping it on a hanger

13. How should you care for the uniform shoes?

a. Clean and shine the shoes regularly with water and a soft cloth.

14. How should you clean the coat, slacks or trousers of the uniform?
a. Dry clean only

15. How must male cadet’s hair be when in uniform?

a. Hair neatly trimmed with sideburns no lower than the bottom of the ear
opening.

16. How must female cadet’s hair be when in uniform?

a. Hair must be styled so that it does not fall below the bottom of the collar of
the uniform and the cap can be worn easily.

17. Must cadets maintain good personal appendence?

a. Yes, cadets should maintain a decent appearance in and out of uniform.
By cleaning their teeth, hair, and maintaining decent care of your clothes.

18. What can a sloppy or poor salute mean?

a. Possible disrespect for a person who deserves the honor.

19. What is leadership?

a. The ability to influence and guide others as to accomplish a mission

20. Define conflict resolution

a. Solutions utilized by society to settle disputes in a cohesive manner

21. Define culturally diverse

a. The presence of multiple and different cultural groups within an
organization
22. What is span of control
a. Number of subordinates a leader can effectively control

23. What are the ABCs of First Aid?

a. A- check Airway, B-Breathing, C-check Circulation

24. What are the 3 types of bleeding?

a. Arterial, Venous, Capillary

25. What does the acronym RICE stand for?

a. R- Rest, I- Ice, C- Compression, E- Elevation

26. What are the three types of heat injuries?

a. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

27. What are the first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
a. The Bill of Rights

44. What are the S-1’s duties?

a. Performing administrative duties

45. What are the S-3’s duties?

a. Assists the battalion commander in the preparation, conduct, and the
supervision of all training activates

46. What are the S-4’s duties?

a. Responsible for maintenance, security, record keeping, issues and turn in
of all U.S. Government Property

47. What are the S-5’s duties?

a. In charge of public affairs and unit history
Officer Promotion Test Study Guide
for
2LT, 1LT, CPT, MAJ and LTC
Everything in the PVT, PFC, and NCO Promotion Test plus the following:

1. What are the parts of a Mission Statement?

a. Who, What, Where, When, Why

2. What are the five paragraphs of an Operation Order?

a. Situation
b. Mission
c. Execution
d. Service Support
e. Command and Signal

3. What are the sub-paragraphs of the Situation?

a. General Situation
b. Enemy Forces
c. Friendly Forces
d. Attachments/Detachments
e. Weather and Terrain

4. What are the sub-paragraphs of the Execution?

a. Concept of the Operation
b. Tasks to Subordinate Units
c. Coordination Instructions
d. Timelines

5. What is the correct procedure to report to an instructor’s office?

a. Assume position of attention, knock 3 times, sound off with your name and
rank, request permission to enter and state the reason why, enter when
permission is granted, and report to instructor and salute.
6. What are the eleven principles of leadership?
a. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
b. Be technically proficient
c. Seek and take responsibilities for your actions
d. Make sound and timely decisions
e. Set the example
f. Know your personal and look out for their welfare
g. Keep your followers informed
h. Develop a sense of responsibility in your followers
i. Ensure each task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
j. Build a team
k. Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities

7. What does it mean to Know Yourself and Seek Self Improvement?

a. Develop a plan to keep your strengths and improve on your weaknesses.

8. What does it mean to Be Technically Proficient?

a. Being able to accomplish tasks or jobs as a well-trained team

9. What does it mean to Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for Your Actions?
a. Take the initiative to accomplish your mission

10. What does it mean to Make Sound and Timely Decisions?

a. Leaders must be able to react promptly to any situation

11. What does it mean to Set the Example?

a. You are the role model and must set high but attainable standards

12. What does it mean to Know Your Personnel and Look Out for Their Well Being?
a. Understanding the individual. There values, morals, and attitudes.

13. What does it mean to keep your followers informed?

a. Explain reasons behind decisions to maintain a higher level of
understanding

14. What does it mean to develop a sense of responsibility in your followers?

a. To give a sense of pride and responsibility when they successfully
accomplish a new task given

15. What does it mean to ensure each task is understood, supervised, and
accomplished?
a. Team members must know the standard and how to accomplish it.
Supervising ensures that the team knows the leader cares about the
mission.

16. What does it mean to Build a Team?

a. Develop a team spirit that motivates team members to work with
confidence and competence.

17. What does it mean to Employ Your Team In Accordance With Its Capabilities?
a. Use sound judgment when employing the team. Failure is not an option.
By employing the team properly, we insure mission accomplishment.

18. Be prepared to answer any questions involving current events or recent material
covered during class.