1. Promotion Board Study Guide

2. Leadership Factors of Leadership
The Ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in a manner desired
Factors of Leadership
The leader, the led, the communication, and the situation
Leadership Traits
(14)
Bearing
Courage
Dependability
Decisiveness
Endurance
Enthusiasm
Integrity
Initiative
Judgment
Justice
Knowledge
Loyalty
Selflessness
Tact

3. Principles of Leadership (11)
Be Technically and tactfully proficient
Build the team
Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates
Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
Employ your cadet in accordance to their capabilities
Keep your subordinates informed
Know yourself and seek self-improvement
Make sound and timely decisions
Possess professional characteristic traits
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Set the example

4. Three Styles of Leadership
Directing
Delegating
Participating
Professional Characteristic Traits
Candor
Competence
Commitment
Courage
Integrity

5. The 14 Principles of Motivation
Make the need of subordinates coincide with the unit task and missions
Reward individual and team behavior that supports unit task and mission
Council subordinates who behave in a way that is counter to unit task, mission, and standards
Set the example in all things
Develop morale and esprit within the unit
Give subordinates tough problems, and challenge them to wrestle with them
Have subordinate participate in planning of upcoming events
Alleviate causes of the personal concerns of subordinates so they can concentrate on their jobs
Ensure that subordinates are properly cared for and have the tools they need to succeed
Keep subordinates informed about missions and standards
Use positive peer pressure to work for you, the leader, and the unit
Avoid using statistics as a major method of evaluating and motivating subordinates.
Make the jobs of subordinates as challenging, exciting, and meaningful as possible
Do not tolerate any form of prejudicial talk or behavior

6. The 4 Influence Approaches
Controlling- Exerting pressure to persuade someone to your view
Relinquishing- giving up influence and reducing ones contribution to the situation
Developmental- sharing opinions or facts, used for a consensus
Defensive- withdrawing from the situation and allowing the team to figure it out
The 5 Sources of Power
Reward Power- Complying with wishes to get something of value in return
Coercive Power- fear that negative results will occur if one does not apply
Legitimate Power- authority given to the person in the position with the hierarchy
Referent Power- power based on admiration
Expert Power- Power resulting from specific expertise, knowledge, or special skill
Command Philosophy (8)
Teamwork
Leadership
Training
Caring
Professionalism
Appearance
Safety
Be a good student, and do it well

7. Army Values (7) The Three A’s The Three S’s Loyalty- Duty- Respect-
bear truth faith and allegiance to the US constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers
Duty-
fulfill your obligations
Respect-
treat people as they should be treated
Selfless Service-
put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own
Honor-
live up to all the Army values
Integrity-
do what is right; legally and morally
Personal Courage-
face danger, fear, or adversity (physical or moral)
The Three A’s
Attitude: Be positive
Actions: Be responsible for them
Achievements: Enjoy your successes, as well as those of your fellow students
The Three S’s
Safety: It’s an attitude
Standards: Set high and enforce
Success: Train to it

8. Duties First Sergeant Platoon Leader Platoon Sergeant NCOs
Responsible to the company commander for the accuracy of the company muster
Assist the company commander in conducting inspections, supervising training, and company administration
Performs other duties as required
Platoon Leader
Responsible to the company commander for the conduct, appearance, and state of training within their platoon
Exercises authority by personal example, instruction, and close supervision
Platoon Sergeant
Assist the platoon leader in the execution of their duties
Ensures the accuracy of the squad leaders report
NCOs
Responsible for the training, discipline, and welfare of their subordinates
Cadet Officers and NCOs
Are responsible to the SAI for the appearance discipline, and efficiency of their unit

9. Drill What is meant by the term drill Purpose of Drill
Movement by which a unit of individuals are moved in a orderly manner from one formation to another and one place to another
Purpose of Drill
Enable a commander to move his units from one place to another in a orderly manner
Aids in the disciplinary training by installing habits of precision and response to leaders orders
Provides means, through ceremony, of enhancing morale of troops, develop a sprit of cohesion, and presenting traditional, interesting, and well executed military parades
Provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops
Drill and Ceremonies
FM or FM22-5
The text that covers army regulations for JROTC program organization administration, operation, training, and support is AR (known as Cadet Command Regulation 145-2)

10. Drill Commands
Two-part commands-preparatory and command of execution ( can have two preparatory commands )
Preparatory Command- states movement to be carried out and prepares the cadet to take action
Command of Execution- tells when the command is to be carried out
Combined Command- has no inflection or break in the voice (Fall In, At Ease, Rest)
Supplementary Commands- commands that add to the command. Usually given by a subordinate leader that reinforce and compliment a commanders preparatory command to insure proper understanding and execution of movement (File from the right, column____)
Directive Command- commands that usually hand over command to the individual units ( take control of your platoons and march them to the)
Drill command
Is an oral order of the commander or leader

11. Company Formations
When the first sergeant is up front, the platoon sergeants are in front of the platoons, and the platoon sergeants should be six steps from the first sergeant and two and a half steps, plus the number that is equal to half the number of cadets in first squad (which should be the largest) that way the company is centered on the first sergeant. At this time the platoon leaders are one step behind the platoon and centered. The company commander is three steps behind the platoons. The squad leaders should be three steps away from the platoon sergeant , and the number of steps equal to half the number of cadets in the largest squad out. This would make them nine steps from the first sergeant

12. Company Formations
When the company commander comes foreword, he goes three steps past the first sergeant. When he calls post, the platoon sergeants march to their right and go around the platoon while the platoon leaders march to their right past the platoon, three steps past the platoon sergeants last position, making him sic steps from the platoon and six steps from the company commander, thus making the company commander twelve steps from the company. The platoon sergeants are one step behind the company. The first sergeant is three steps behind the platoons when the company commander is commanding the company

13. Formation Questions Platoon Platoon leader Two formations- Line-
line and column
Line-
also called rank or element (essentially squads), is a single line of cadets side by side
Column-
Also called file, is a single line of cadets one behind the other
Platoon leader
A platoon leader is always either six steps from the front center of the platoon, six steps from the left side of a flank (centered), or one step, centered, in front of the platoon in column formation. A platoon leader is three steps from the first sergeant and six steps from the company commander. The formation is always 2 steps from the last person in first squad to the company commander/ first sergeant and twelve steps from the company commander or nine steps from the first sergeant.

14. Rates of march for Quick Time
If you have a platoon in formation, and are at ease when an officer approaches, you should
Call the platoon to attention and salute the officer
What is accomplished by practicing dismounted drill?
Attention to detail
Esprit de corps
Discipline
Teamwork
Confidence
Pride alertness
Rates of march for Quick Time
120 steps per minute
Rates of march for Double Time
180 steps per minute
Muster formation
A ceremonial company formation to call role or determine accountability of Personnel

15. The only person in a formation that is never out of step is the
Platoon guide
DEFINE
Cadence
A uniform step and rhythm in marching
Rank
A single line of men side by side (squad)
File
A single line of men on behind the other
Interval
Lateral space between elements
Distance
Space between elements in a column or file
The length of a marching step is
30 inches
The length of half step or right or left step is
15 inches
The length of an arm swing
nine to the front and six to the rear (inches)
A marching step is measured
Heel to heel

16. Commands
To change direction while marching, the preparatory commands are given
On the same foot as the direction desired
The only stationary command that will allow a cadet to talk while in formation is
Rest
The command given while marching that will allow a cadet to talk while in formation is
Route Step March
When the command eyes right is given
The head is turned forty-five degrees except for the right file, which looks forward and renders a salute
To avoid an obstacle while marching, the proper command is
Incline around ____
When the command cover is given
All the elements should dress directly behind each other
The two commands that can be given to bring a unit or other individuals to attention are
Fall in, and Attention

17. Commands The command given to revoke an improperly given command is
As you were
Two rest movements given during a march
At Ease March and Route Step March
Five rests executed from halt
At Ease
Stand At Ease
Rest
Parade Rest
Halt
At route step march, the command that brings the unit back to attention is
Quick Time March
From halt the only movement that starts with the right foot is
Right Step March
During Route Step, a cadet may
Talk to the person near them
Fall out of step
During At Ease March the cadet may
Only fall out of step, no talking or other movement is allowed

18. Knowledge AFI The name of the Army song is pts for each AFI inspection
Cadet Staff Briefing
100
Curriculum Knowledge
In-Rank Inspection 65
Cadet Attendance/Participation 50
Cadet Supply Room Inspection
Records and Administration
Training and Management
Public Affairs
Drill and Ceremony
Color Guard 35
Total
600
The name of the Army song is
The Army goes rolling along
Boron Von Stuben
Was a Prussian officer who fought with the colonies and initiated the blue book which later became the FM 22-5 for Drill and Ceremony
Official date when the US Army was founded
June 1775
When to salute
When you hear the National Anthem or Hail to the Chief while outdoors in uniform
When passing by the National Colors
When reporting
When the command present arms is given
When casing and uncasing the colors
When not to salute
When in public areas or on public transportation
When indoors (except when reporting)
When inappropriate or physically impractical
When one or both of the parties are in civilian attire

19. Knowledge Battalion Staff
S1- Administration/Personnel Officer
S2/S3- Intelligence/ Operations and Training Officer
S4- Logistics Officer
S5- Public Affairs Officer
S6- Information Systems Officer
Condition for enrollment is in accordance with
AR 145-2
Retention is now according to
Circle of Standards
Army JROTC Goals (9)
Inspection
Drill and Ceremonies
Attendance
JROTC exams/projects
JROTC grade
JROTC GPA
Discipline
Promotion Boards
Promote citizenship
Develop Leadership
Communicate effectively
Improve physical fitness
Provide initiative to live a drug free life
Strengthen self-motivation
Provide historical perspective of military services
Work as a team member
Graduate from high school

20. Knowledge JROTC Core Abilities Flags 3 Colors and Representation
Build your capacity for life long learning
Communicate using verbal, nonverbal and written techniques
Take responsibility for your actions and choices
Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world
Treat self and others with respect
Apply Critical thinking and techniques
Flags
Storm
Inclement weather-5x9 feet
Post
When garrison flag is not up- 10x19 ft
Garrison
Holidays and special occasions- 20x38 ft
3 Colors and Representation
Red- hardiness and valor
White- innocence and purity
Blue- perseverance, vigilance, and justice
The American flag can never render a salute unless a ship formally recognized as an ally of a US ship sends a salute, the ship must return it

21. Knowledge 3 terms used for flags
Standard
for mounted troop
Colors
Dismounted troops
Ensigns
On ships
When a president or past president of the US dies
The flag is flown at half-mast for 30 days
A flag can be flow upside down ONLY to signal distress or emergency
An individual will hold a salute for six steps when passing the national flag or when the colors pass by
The difference between the national colors and the flag is
The national colors are trimmed on three sides with a golden-yellow fringe
A guidon is
A small swallow tailed flag normally carried by a troop, company or battery
On Memorial Day, the flag
Is flown at half mast until noon and then raised to full stall
The US flag has
50 starts, and 13 stripes, 7 are red and 6 are white

22. Knowledge
The ball on the top of the flag, called the truk , represents
The shot heard round the world fired April, 19, 1775 at Lexington, Massachusetts ( the start of the American revolution)
The best way to destroy an unserviceable flag is
To cut the stars from the stripes and incinerate them together in private
The Reveille is played for
20 seconds
When the US flag is displayed with the other flags in a row, it is displayed
On the far right of the line, or to the left of the observers
The name of the National Anthem is
The Star Spangled Banner and was written by Francis Scott Key
The US flag represents
The living country and represents a living thing