Belleview HS AFJROTC FL-20022
2023-2024 Advanced Knowledge Study Guide January 2024
Cadets may earn 10 merits upon completion
What does FLOTUS stand for? First Lady Of The United States
Who is the FLOTUS? Honorable Jill Biden
List every Cadet Enlisted rank C/AB, C/Amn, C/A1C, C/SrA, C/SSgt, C/TSgt, C/MSgt, C/SMSgt, C/CMSgt
List every Cadet Officer rank C/2dLt, C/1stLt, C/Capt, C/Maj., C/LtCol., C/Col.
A gold bar represents what rank? 2nd Lieutenant
A silver bar represents what rank? 1st Lieutenant
Two silver bars represent what Captain
rank?
A gold maple leaf represents what Major
rank?
A silver maple leaf represents Lieutenant Colonel
what rank?
A silver eagle represents what Colonel
rank?
The diamond inside of an enlisted First Sergeant
rank represents what?
1 star represents what rank? Brigadier General
2 stars represent what rank? Major General
3 stars represent what rank? Lieutenant General
4 stars represent what rank? General
What is the highest rank in the General of the Air Force
Air Force?
JROTC saluting rule of thumb When in doubt, salute
The Group Commander The entire Cadet Corps and all its staff
controls…
The Vice Commander… Assists the Group Commander and evaluates the progress of the Corps
The Senior Enlisted Leader… Is the Corps disciplinary enforcer and appeals the concerns of Enlisted cadets
The Executive Officer… Assist the Group Commander and Instructors in matters related to promotions,
awards, and decorations and to be a reliable non-bias source
The Operations Squadron All drill team commanders/co-commanders
Commander controls…
The Training Squadron All Flight Commanders and Flight Sergeants
Commander controls…
The Support Squadron All administrative staff including Logistics, Athletics, Personnel, and Information
Commander controls… Management
The Group Commander cord Metallic Silver
color is…
The Vice Commander cord color Metallic Gold
is…
The Senior Enlisted leaders cord Purple
color is…
The Executive Officers cord color Navy Blue
is…
The Operations Squadron Kelly Green
Commander cord color is…
The Training Squadron White
Commander cord color is…
The Support Squadron Maroon
Commander cord color is…
Who is your lead Logistics c/1st Lt. Schmeiser
Officer?
Who is your Deputy Logistics c/1st Lt. Pacheco
Officer
Who is the Logistics NCO N/A
Who is the Athletics Officer? c/1st Lt. D. Bumbolo
Who is the Information N/A
Management Officer?
Who is the Personnel Officer? c/2nd Lt. Stiles & c/2nd Goguen
Who is the Public Affairs c/1st lt. Ivory, c/1st lt. Maze
Officer?
Who is the Color Guard c/1st Lt. Laviolette
Commander?
Who is the Regulation c/Col. Bonnell
commander?
Who is the Raiders Commander? c/1st Lt. Hannah
Who is the Young Venom c/1st lt. Laviolette
Commander?
Who is the Kitty Hawk Air N/A
Society President?
Who is the Saber Team c/Col. Bonnell
Commander?
Who is the Armed Exhibition N/A
Commander?
Who is the Support Squadron c/MSgt. Gordon
Commander’s NCO?
Who is the Operation Squadron c/MSgt. Leonard
Commander’s NCO?
Who is the Training Squadron c/MSgt. Reynolds B.
Commander’s NCO
How many positions of rest are 4; Parade rest, At ease, At rest, and Fallout
there and what are they?
What does AS stand for? Aerospace science
What does LE stand for? Leadership Education
What does LDR stand for? Leadership Development Requirements
What does IDR stand for Infantry Drill Regulation
What does NCO stand for? Non-Commissioned Officer
What does ABU stand for? Airman Battle Uniform
What does OCP stand for? Operational Camo Pattern
Who is the Commander in Chief? The President of the United States
First 5 star General of the Air General Henry Hap-Arnold
Force?
First Chief Master sergeant of the Chief Master Sergeant Paul Airey
Air Force?
First Person to Ever receive the (Army) Private Jacob Parrott
Medal Of Honor?
Who was the first Air Force General Daniel James Jr.
General?
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff? General Mark A. Milley
Father of the Air Force? Brigadier General Billy Mitchell
First Secretary of the Air Force? Honorable Stuart Symington
First Chief of Staff of the Air General Carl Spartz
Force?
First Female to join the AirForce? SSgt. Esther Blake
First African American to join the General Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
AirForce?
First person to receive the Medal Captain Edward Rickenbacker
Of Honor In the Air Force?
First General Female in the Air Major General Jeanne Holm
Force?
First person to ever break the Brigadier General Chuck Yeager
sound barrier?
Who was the 1st female 4 star General Janet Wolfenbarger
General in the Air Force?
When was the 1st woman to join July 8th, 1948
the Air Force sworn in?
Who wrote the Star Spangled Francis Scott Key
Banner?
Who wrote the Pledge Of Francis Bellemy
Allegiance?
What does MCMXLVII 1947 (the year the Air Force was founded)
represent?
Which side is the position of Right
Honor on?
How many stars are on the U.S 50
Flag?
What do the stars on the Flag The 50 states
represent?
How many stripes are on the U.S 13
Flag?
What do the stripes on the U.S The First 13 colonies
Flag represent?
What happened on September Al-Qaeda attacked the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight-93 crashed in
11th, 2001? Shanksville PA.
What happened on June 6th, D-Day, Invasion of Normandy France by Allied forces
1944?
What happened on December 7th, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor leaving 2000 US soldiers dead and another 1000
1941? wounded
When was the Battle of July 1-3, 1863
Gettysburg, PA.
Year JROTC was first authorized 1916
Reveille Marks the start of the duty day
When raising the flag it is Briskly
raised…
When lowering the flag it is Ceremoniously
lowered…
What does the “2002” represent The year 2002, when our corps was established
in our unit number?
What does the ‘2’ represent in our The 2nd AFJROTC in Florida
unit number?
Upon the death of a President, 30
how many days will the flag be
flown at half-staff?
Retreat Marks the end of the duty day
What side of the flag would you The leeward side
stand on participating in a retreat
ceremony?
60, 24in. Steps per minute Slow time
100-120, 24in. Steps per minute Quick time
180, 30in. Steps per minute Double time
At least 2 but no more than 4 Flight
elements
Alignment with the chest of the Dress
cadet to your right
Alignment with the cadet directly Cover
in front of you
40in. Between yourself and the Distance
cadet in front of you
The positions “Present arms” and Modified positions of attention
“Parade rest” are…
The command that allows the “At ease step-March” or “Route step-March”
flight to march freely without
speaking or breaking formation.
Signifies an additional award of a Oak Leaf cluster
ribbon
Air Force motto Aim High- Fly, Fight, Win
Recite the entire phonetic A- Alpha B- Bravo C- Charlie D- Delta E- Echo F- Foxtrot G- Golf H- Hotel I-
alphabet India J- Juliet K- Kilo L- Lima M- Mike N- November O- Oscar P- Papa Q-
Quebec R- Romeo S- Sierra T- Tango U- Uniform V- Victor W- Whiskey X- X-
Ray Y- Yankee Z- Zulu
Recite the entire 30 count drill 1. Flight, fall in 2. Open ranks, MARCH 3. Ready front 4. Close ranks, MARCH 5.
sequence Present arms 6. Order arms 7. Parade rest 8. Flight, Attention 9. Left face 10.
About face 11. Forward, MARCH 12. Right flank, MARCH 13. Left flank,
MARCH 14. Column right, MARCH 15. Forward, MARCH 16. To the rear,
MARCH 17. To the rear, MARCH 18. Column right, MARCH 19. Forward,
MARCH 20. Eyes right 21. Ready front 22. Column right, MARCH 23. Forward,
MARCH 24. Change step, MARCH 25. Column right, MARCH 26. Forward,
MARCH 27. Flight, HALT 28. Left face 29. Right step, MARCH 30. Flight,
HALT
Recite the entire 56 count drill 1. Forward, MARCH 2. Flight, HALT 3. Left, Face 4.Present, Arms (Report in) 5.
sequence Order, Arms 6. Open ranks, MARCH 7. Ready, FRONT 8. Close ranks, MARCH
9. Parade, REST 10. ATTENTION 11. Left, Face 12. About, Face 13. Close,
MARCH 14. Extend, MARCH 15. Left, Face 16. Left steps, MARCH 17. Flight,
HALT 18. Right, Face 19. Mark time, MARCH 20. Forward, MARCH 21. Change
step, MARCH 22. Column right, MARCH. 23. Forward, MARCH 24. Counter,
MARCH 25. Forward, MARCH 26. Column half-left, MARCH 27. Column half-
left, MARCH 28. Column Left. MARCH 29. Forward, MARCH 30. Left flank,
MARCH 31. Right flank, MARCH 32. Column right, MARCH 33. Forward,
MARCH 34. Eyes, Right 35. Ready, Front 36. Column right, MARCH 37.
Forward, MARCH 38. Double time, MARCH 39.Quick time, MARCH 40. Flight,
HALT 41. Forward, MARCH 42. To the rear, MARCH 43. Flight, HALT 44.
About, Face 45. Column of files from the right column right, MARCH 46. Flight,
HALT 47. Column of Threes to the right, column half Right, MARCH 48.
Forward, MARCH 49. Left flank, MARCH 50. Flight, HALT 51. Present, Arms
(report out) 52. Order, Arms 53. Right, Face 54. Forward, March
56 count Cont.
The Flight commanders should be 3
how many paces away when
marching?
Commands directed towards the Right
right are called on the ( ) foot
Commands directed toward the Left
left are called on the ( ) foot
Uniform step and rhythm from cadence
100-120 bpm
How many ranks are in 15
AFJROTC?
How are ranks placed on the Center of the seam, resting on but not over, insignia parallel with ground
service coat?
How are officer ranks worn on Centered top to bottom, 1 ½ in. from the front of the cap (left side)
the flight cap?
What are the 5 ways a female can Pony tail, Tight bun, Single braid, Double braid, or a high and tight
style their hair?
How are ribbons worn on the Centered on the left pocket grounded
service coat?
How are the flight school badges Centered 1 ½ in. above the ribbons
worn on the service coat?
Where are the aeronautical wings ½ in above your ribbons, pocket, or badges
badges worn on the service coat?
Where is the model rocketry 2 in. below the pocket/ ½ in. above the the ribbons/pocket
badge worn on the service coat?
What uniform requires you to Long sleeves and service dress
wear a tie/tie tab?
How many bracelets are 1
permitted in uniform?
How is the zipper worn on the All the way up or half way down
lightweight jacket?
Where is the Distinguished cadet ½ in. above the nametag repeating upwards
badge, AEF badge, and KHAS
badge worn on the service coat?
What uniform(s) require(s) the Service dress
wear of earned ribbons?
List all your ribbons from least to
greatest
Where is the APT badge worn on 3 in. below the nametag/ 1 ½ in. above the nametag
the service coat?
Male termination point ¼ in.
The highest achievable ribbon in AFJROTC Gold Valor Award
AFJROTC
The lowest achievable ribbon in Covid Resilience ribbon
AFJROTC
What is the 2nd highest ribbon in The Silver Valor Award
AFJROTC?
How is the longevity ribbon Awarded upon completion of 1 year in AFJROTC
earned?
How is the Bataan Death March Awarded upon completion of the 14 mile march
ribbon earned?
How is the Health and Wellness Awarded for participating in AFJROTC PT for the duration of the year
ribbon earned?
Who and when activated BHS July 1st, 2002 under the command of Col. Paul Calvert
AFJROTC
The part of the command that Preparatory command
informs you what you’re doing
The part of the command that Execution command
tells you when to execute the
command
What is the Air Force motto? Aim High. Fly, Fight, Win
What is discipline? Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior
What do the olive branches and Peace and war
arrows symbolize?
If you are standing in flight and Listen to your commander
an officer approaches you, what
should you do?
When the SASI enters the room The room is called to attention
what should happen?
What is the Seal that the President The Great Seal
uses to ratify documents
What are the stars on the service Hap-Arnolds
coat called?
If you’re called front and center Sir/Ma’am cadet ________ reports as ordered
what do you respond with?
Who assassinated the 16th John Wilkes Booth
president?
What is BHS AFJROTC known A group
as because of its cadet numbers?
What was the Army known as The continental Army
before it was established?
When did the Bald Eagle become 1782
a symbol of America?
Who presents the Medal of The President of the United States
Honor?
Which military service was the The Air Force
1st to desegregate?
O-10 General
O-9 Lieutenant General
O-8 Major General
O-7 Brigadier General
O-6 Colonel
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel
O-4 Major
O-3 Captain
O-2 1st Lieutenant
O-1 2nd Lieutenant
E-9 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force/Chief Master Sergeant
E-8 Senior Master Sergeant
E-7 Master Sergeant
E-6 Technical Sergeant
E-5 Staff Sergeant
E-4 Senior Airman
E-3 Airman 1st Class
E-2 Airman
E-1 Airman Basic
What is the maximum amount of 4
national ribbons a cadet can earn
in their duration of AFJROTC
What is the most expensive in Air The B-2 Spirit
Force history
What is the biggest plane in Air C-5M Super Galaxy
Force history?
What is the fastest aircraft in Air SR-71 Blackbird
Force history?
What is the slowest plane in Air PZL M-15 Belphegor
Force history?
How many AFJROTC National 20
ribbons are there?
What year was ROTC 1916
authorized?
Where is the Torch of Knowledge The center of the cadet Enlisted Ranks
located?
Where is AFJROTC HQ? Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
How many flight school badges 4
are there?
How many badges can a cadet 8
wear in uniform?
How many clusters are required 5
to earn a silver cluster?
What percentage do you have to 76%
earn to be awarded a Bronze star
on the Health and Wellness
ribbon?
What percentage do you have to 86%
earn to be awarded a Silver star
on the Health and Wellness
ribbon?
What percentage do you have to 96%
earn to be awarded a Gold star on
the Health and Wellness ribbon?
What order does the KHAS badge, AEF badge, Distinguished Cadet
Distinguished cadet badge,
KHAS badge, and AEF badge go
in from bottom to top?
What does POW stand for? Prisoner of War
What does MIA stand for? Missing in Action
How many cabinet members does 24
the President have?
What shoulder is the unit patch Right
on?
What shoulder is the JROTC Left
patch on?
How many community service 12
hours are required per year?
What is the name of the The Three-volley salute
ceremonious shooting done at
funerals?
What 2 replica rifles do we use at The M1903 Springfield and the M1 Garand
BHS AFJROTC?
Where can the lamp of learning On the JROTC patch
be located?
What war was referred to as the WWI
“war to end all wars”?
What does “RSVP” stand for in Répondez s'il vous plaît
terms of formal dinner?
What is the flag with our unit Guide on
number on it called?
Who is usually President of the The Corps Commander
mess?(JROTC)
What would be the maximum 4
amount of medals that a cadet
could wear at a military ball?
What position would technically The Operations Squadron Commander (It may not always be)
be next in line for Group if Vice
is unable to?
How would you call a cadet front Cadet (rank)(name) front and center
and center?
When is Patriot day? September 11th
What is the 2nd stanza of the “I am connected and faithful to every corps of cadets who serve their community
AFJROTC cadet creed? and nation with patriotism”
When is flag day? June 14th
What ranks can an NCO earn SSgt., TSgt., and MSgt.
from their position?
What is the ceremonious position The adjutant
held by the junior member of
command in reviews or parades?
How many Amendments a 27
Who killed Osama-Bin Laden? U.S. Seal team 6
How many U.S. casualties came 116,708
out of WWI
How many U.S casualties came 405,399
out of WWII
Who is the Sabre team composed The most elite Color Guard members
of?
When were BHS AFJROTC State 2012-2017
champions?
What is a citizen of the U.S. that A U.S. citizen
lives in another country known
as?
What is the AFI that covers the AFI 36-2903
uniform?
What is the AFI that covers drill? AFI 34-1203
What is a formal dinner for Dining in
military personnel only?
What is a formal military dinner Dining out
that allows a +1?
Who is the commandant of OTS? Colonel Keolani Bailey
How many times a month can you Once a month
fly with the C.A.P once you
achieve your flight school
license?
What speed of march is used at Slow time
funerals?
Who is the commander of (Army) General Brian P. Fenton
USSOCOM?
Who were the only 6 star John J. Pershing and George Wasington
Generals?
What are the Marksmanship Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert
badges from least to greatest?
How did WWII end? When General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan’s formal surrender aboard the
U.S. battleship Missouri
What is the oldest military branch The Army
in the U.S.?
What is the most The M1903 Springfield bolt action rifle
popular/effective rifle used in
WWII
Who said “He who dares not to Thomas Paine
offend cannot be honest”?
I admire the dedication-Bonnell
