To Motivate Young People To Become Better Citizens
A Promotion Board allows Cadets within the JROTC program to get promoted to higher ranks. Cadets who choose to attempt the Promotion Board will be required to complete certain tasks, and will also have to meet prerequisites depending on what rank they currently are, and what rank they are attempting for.
Promotion Board Information
1. Q: What does the ASU stand for?
A: Army Service Uniform.
2. Q: What type of shirt is worn under the Army Service Uniform Coat?
A: Gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt.
3. Q: The black necktie/neck tab is optional when wearing what type of uniform?
A: Class B uniform with short sleeves.
4. Q: What color t-shirt is worn with the class Army Service Uniform?
A: White.
5. Q: What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?
A: The Class A or B uniform or the ASU.
6. Q: What uniform is worn at summer camps and for participation on special team?
A: ACU's.
7. Q: What insignia do cadet officers wear on the gray beret?
A: Grade or rank insignia.
8. Q: What insignia do enlisted cadets wear on the gray beret?
A: ROTC insignia.
9. Q: What color t-shirt is worn with the ACU uniform?
A: Tan or Sand.
10. Q: How is the grade (or ROTC) insignia worn on the gray beret?
A: Centered on the flash.
11. Q: How are ribbons positioned on the class A uniform?
A: Ribbons are centered on the left side 1/8 of an inch above the left pocket for males.
For females. parallel to the name tag which is between 1 and 2 inches above the top button.
12. Q: Describe a rank?
A: Cadet describes a certain rank asked by the inspector.
13. Q: How often must a uniform be worn by cadets?
A: At least once per week.
14. Q: Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?
A: No.
15. Q: What size/color earrings can female cadets wear?
A: Small silver, gold or white spherical earrings not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter.
16. Q: How is the nameplate worn on your uniform?
A: Center the nameplate on the right pocket between the top of pocket and the top of the button for males. For females 1 to 2 inches above the top button centered horizontally on the right side of the coat. In a comparable position on the shirt. In a comparable position on the shirt.
17. Q: What regulation covers the wear of the uniform?
A: AR 670-1 and CCR 145-2.
18. Q: Are shoulder boards authorized for wear with the class B uniform?
A: Yes
19. Q: What does ACU stand for?
A: Army Combat Uniform.
20. Q: What color socks are worn with the Army Service Uniform?
A: Black socks.
Good luck with the Inspection.
IN RANK QUESTIONS
Marching Commands
1. FALL IN
2. DRESS RIGHT, DRESS
3. READY, FRONT
4. PRESENT, ARMS
5. ORDER, ARMS
6. LEFT, FACE
7. ABOUT, FACE
8. FORWARD, MARCH
9. COLUMN LEFT, MARCH
10. LEFT FLANK, MARCH
11. RIGHT FLANK, MARCH
12. COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH
13. RIGHT FLANK, MARCH
14. LEFT FLANK, MARCH
15. COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH
16. REAR, MARCH
17. REAR, MARCH
18. COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH
19. COLUMN LEFT, MARCH
20. COLUMN LEFT, MARCH
21. COMPANY, HALT
22. LEFT, FACE
23. FALL OUT
The next promotion board will be on Friday March 13th after school at 3:00. Cadets will be graded on marching and stationary drill, military bearing, and the ability to answer general knowledge questions. All categories shall be weighted equally during the grading and will determine the rank achieved by the cadet.
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Cadets participating must be a LET-1 or a LET-2 and can be promoted up to two ranks unless that rank is higher than the maximum rank allowed by their LET level.
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All cadets are welcome to participate, but have to be passing JROTC to participate.