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LET I QUESTIONS

1. Q: What are the five basic colors of a military map?

A: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, and Red.

2. Q: When using a map, what does the term relief mean?

A: A variation in height of the earth's surface.

3. Q: How does one read map coordinates?

A: Map coordinates are read to the right and up.

4. Q: A four-digit grid coordinate will determine a location to how many meters?

A: 1,000 meters.

5. Q: When marching, what is the normal arm swing distance?

A: Nine inches to the front and six inches to the rear.

6. Q: How would one recognize a Cadet Sergeant Major in uniform?

A: The shoulder loop insignia would have three chevrons above three bars with a star in the center.

7. Q: When marching, what is the distance of a single step?

A: Thirty inches.

8. Q: If outdoors during the playing of the National Anthem, a person in uniform and not in formation should do what?

A: Come to the position of attention, face the music (or flag, if seen), and salute.

9. Q: What does the Gold Star represent?

A: It designates our unit as an Honor Unit with Distinction.

10. Q: What do the torches represent on the JROTC uniform?

A: Knowledge.

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LET II QUESTIONS

LET 2's are responsible for LET 1 questions as well as the following;

1. Q: What are the characteristics of good leadership?

A: Morale, Discipline, Espirit de Corps, and Proficiency.

2. Q: What are the primary concerns of a military leader?

A: Accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the troops.

3. Q: When giving voice commands in a drill, what is meant by the term "cadence"?

A: Cadence is the uniform and rhythmic flow of words.

4. Q: In marching drills, what are the positions of rest at the halt?

A: Parade Rest, Stand at Ease, At Ease, and Rest.

5. Q: What are the squad leaders position when the squad is in a line formation?

A: 3 steps in front of the squad, centered.

6. Q: What is meant by the term "tact"?

A: Tact is the ability to deal with people effectively in a respectful manner.

7. Q: What is meant by the term "Span of Control"?

A: The numbers of subordinates a leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct.

8. Q: How many degrees are in a circle?

A: 360 degrees.

9. Q: What is meant by the term "resection"?

A: Finding your own position on a map by taking a back azimuth from two known points or positions.

10.Q: What is the back azimuth of 360 degrees?

A: 180 degrees.

11.Q: What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

A: Dizziness, Faintness, Paleness, and Moist, Cool Skin.

12.Q: How does one treat for shock?

A: Place victim on back, elevate feet, loosen clothing, keep victim warm, and do not give food or drink.

 

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LET III QUESTIONS

LET 3 Cadets are also responsible for LET 1 and 2 questions as well as the following;

1. Q: What are the four parts of a lesson plan?

A: Introduction, Explanation, Review, and Supplementary Information.

2. Q: When did Congress pass the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Vitalization Act?

A: 1964.

3. Q: When did Congress first authorize the actual formation of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)?

A: 1916.

4. Q: Why should training aids be used?

A: Because they appeal to the senses, interest the learner, develop the understanding, and save time.

5. Q: What are some good ways to open your lesson?

A: Strong opening statement, rhetorical questions, stories, questions, startling facts, and examples.

6. Q: What is the definition of military leadership?

A: The process of influencing individuals in such a way as to accomplish a mission.

7. Q: What are some of the fourteen leadership traits?

A: Bearing, Courage, Dependability, Decisiveness, Endurance, Enthusiasm, Initiative, Integrity, Judgment,

Justice, Knowledge, Loyalty, Tact, and Unselfishness.

8. Q: What are the three north’s found on a military map?

A: True North, Magnetic North, and Grid North.

9. Q: What are the four ways to stop bleeding (in correct order)?

A: Direct pressure bandage, Elevation, Pressure points, and Tourniquet (as a last resort).

10. Q: What is meant by the term (contour interval)?

A: The vertical distance between two adjacent contour lines on a map.

11. Q: What are the four basic life saving steps in first aid (correct order)?

A: Clear airway and restore breathing, Stop bleeding, Treat for shock, and Protect (bandage)

the wound.

12. Q: What is the definition of addiction?

A: The inability to stop using a drug.

13. Q: In marching, most commands have two parts. What are they?

A: Preparatory Command and Command of Execution. 

 

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LET IV QUESTIONS

 

LET 4 Cadets are responsible for all LET questions as well as the following;

1. Q: The inability of a drug user to function without a drug is what?

A: Physical dependence.

2. Q: What are the unpleasant physical symptoms experienced by a physically dependent drug user when use of the drug ceases?

A: Withdrawal.

3. Q: Where and when was the American Civil War begun?

A: Fort Sumter, South Carolina in 1861.

4. Q: Where and when did the American Civil War end?

Appottamox Court House, Virginia in 1865.

5. Q: Which American military officer became Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in the Pacific during World War II?

A: General of the Armies Douglas Mac Arthur.

6. Which American military officer became Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Europe during World War II?

A: General of the Armies Dwight D. Eisenhower.

7. Who is the current Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces?

A: President George Bush.