PATRIOT BATTALION KNOWLEDGE SHEET 2012-2013

Senior Army Instructors/Army Instructors SAI: First Sergeant Gogarty AI: Command Sergeant Major Cabrera AI: Master Sergeant Badia AI: Master Sergeant Rompf AI: Sergeant First Class Batts AI: Sergeant First Class Madison Patriot Battalion Chain Of Command: Battalion Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Terry Lin Battalion Executive Officer: Cadet Major Amanda DePasquale Battalion Command Sergeant Major: Cadet Command Sergeant Major Aly (Yoewon) Yoon Company A-E Chain of Command: Alpha Company Company Commander: Cadet Captain Elliot Kriegel Company Executive Officer: Cadet First Lieutenant Amy Wang Company First Sergeant: Cadet First Sergeant Catherine Bonilla Bravo Company: Company Commander: Cadet Captain Jaqueline Sanchez Company Executive Officer: Cadet First Lieutenant (TBA) Company First Sergeant: Cadet First Sergeant Stephanie Duenas Charlie Company: Company Commander: Cadet Captain Tanya Catarine Company Executive Officer: Cadet First Lieutenant Jasmine Fung Company First Sergeant: Cadet First Sergeant Brian Nepogoda Delta Company: Company Commander: Cadet Captain Radha Urribarri Company Executive Officer: Cadet First Lieutenant Karen Feng Company First Sergeant: Cadet First Sergeant Jocelyn Khor Echo Company: Company Commander: Cadet Captain Vincent Chan Company Executive Officer: Cadet First Lieutenant Melody Wilder Company First Sergeant: Cadet First Sergeant Kathy (Kah) Lau Staff Captains & Duties: S-1 Adjutants: Cadet Captain Kimberly Rodriguez The battalion S-1 is the administrative assistant to the Battalion Commander. The adjutant is also responsible for other administrative duties assigned by the Battalion Commander, Executive Officer or Instructor Staff. (ex: manning board, updating teams, company and staff) S-2 Security: Cadet Captain Jonathan Yu The battalion S-2 assists the battalion commander and the instruction staff in matters pertaining to unit security and enforces the provision of security requirements for the cadet battalion. (ex: security for all drill competitions and rifles) S-3 Operations: Cadet Captain Kam Lau The battalion S-3 assists the battalion commander in preparation, conduct, and all training activities within the cadet battalion. Additionally, they keep the battalion commander advised within the training within the battalion. (ex: maintaining training schedules for the battalion and keeping records of all the enlisted cadets grades)

S-4 Logistics: Cadet Captain Benjamin You The battalion S-4 is responsible for the maintenance, security, record keeping, issue and return of all U.S. government property (except ordinance). The S-4 coordinates securing of property with the S-2 security. (ex: uniform distribution, BDU/ACU distribution, keeping supply room A&B organized) S-5 Information: Cadet Captain Kirby Simone The battalion S-5 is the contact between the corps and the representatives of the student bodies, faculty, and local news media. (ex: battalion sentinels, picture taking in all events) S-6 Technology/Communications: Cadet Captain Atul Dilwari The battalion S-6 maintains the function of the battalions computers, printers, and all other electronic equipment. In addition, they improve all technological devices; update the patriot battalion website regularly with the daily announcement and events occurring that month. (ex: If a predicament occurs, they will address the problem) S-7 Special Projects: Cadet Captain Alec Mui The battalion S-7 plans, coordinates, and maintains records on special projects as outlined by the cadet battalion commander, battalion executive officer, and instructor staff. (ex: winter banquet, military ball, and other special projects) Ranks: Officer Ranks (Addressed as Sir/Maam): Cadet Colonel (COL): Three Diamonds Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (LTC): Two diamonds Cadet Major (MAJ): One Diamond Cadet Captain (CPT): Three Disks Cadet First Lieutenant (1LT): Two Disks Cadet Second Lieutenant (2LT): One Disk Enlisted Ranks (Addressed by rank): Cadet Command Sergeant Major(CSM): Three Chevrons, Three Rockers, Star, Wreath Cadet Sergeant Major (SGM): Three Chevrons, Three Rockers, Star Cadet First Sergeant (1SG): Three Chevrons, Three Rockers, Diamond Cadet Master Sergeant (MSG): Three Chevrons, Three Rockers Cadet Sergeant First Class(SFC): Three Chevrons, Two Rockers Cadet Staff Sergeant (SSG): Three Chevrons, One Rocker Cadet Sergeant (SGT): Three Chevrons Cadet Corporal (CPL): Two Chevrons Cadet Private First Class (PFC): One Chevron, One Rocker Cadet Private (PVT): One Chevron Army Chain of Command: Commander in Chief- Honorable Barack Obama Secretary of Defense- Honorable Leon E. Panetta Secretary of State- Honorable Hillary Clinton Secretary of the Army- Honorable John McHugh Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff- General Martin Dempsey Chief of Staff of the Army- General Raymond T. Odierno Sergeant Major of the Army- Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III Commander of TRADOC- Lieutenant General (Promotable) Robert W. Cone Command Sergeant Major of TRADOC- Command Sergeant Major Daniel A. Dailey Commander of Cadet Command- Major General Jefforey Smith Command Sergeant Major of Cadet Command- Command Sergeant Major Roger Howard Director of Army JROTC- Colonel Hubert E. Bagley Commander of Second Brigade - Colonel Twala D. Mathis Sergeant Major of Second Brigade Sergeant Major Oscar R. Arroyo

In- Ranks Inspection Questions I. Basic Knowledge 1. What does JROTC stand for? JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. 2. What does LET stand for? LET stands for Leadership, Education, and Training. 3. What does JCLC stand for? JCLC stands for JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge. 4. What does SAI stand for? SAI stands for Senior Army Instructor. 5. What does AI stand for? AI stands for Army Instructor. 6. What is the mission of JROTC? The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to become better citizens. 7. What is the key to success in JROTC? The key to success in JROTC is teamwork. 8. What are the colors of the three levels of distinction that JROTC units can earn and what do they represent? The colors of the levels of distinction that JROTC units can earn are white for merit unit, blue for honor unit and yellow for honor unit with distinction. II. Leadership 9. What is the definition of Leadership? The definition of leadership is the process of influencing others to accomplish a mission, by providing purpose, direction and motivation. 10. What are the three leadership styles and explain each. Delegating: Giving decision-making authority to subordinates. Directing: Instructing subordinates. Participating: Involving subordinates. 11. What are the seven army values? LDRSHIP L- Loyalty D-Duty R-Respect S-Selfless Service H-Honor I-Intergrity P-Personal Courage 12. Define teamwork. Teamwork is the cooperative effort of a group of people working together to achieve a common goal. III. Drill & Ceremony 13. What are the 2 parts of a command? The Preparatory Command and the Command of Execution. 14. On which foot do you call the command rear march? The Right Foot. 15. On which foot do you give the command halt? Either Foot. 16. What is the normal cadence/rate of quick time? 120 steps per minute. 17. What is the rate of double time? 180 steps per minute. 18. How many inches are in a normal step in marching? 30 inches. IV. Map Reading 19. How do you read a military map? From Right & Up

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20. What are the 5 basic colors on a military map and what do they represent? Blue- water Green- vegetation Brown- contour lines/elevation & relief Black- man made objects Red- highly populated areas & major roads 21. Name the 5 major terrain features on a military map. Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, Depression 22. What are the 3 types of norths on a military map? True, Grid, Magnetic First Aid & Health 23. Define First Aid. First Aid is the immediate care given to an injured or ill victim before professional medical help arrives. 24. What are the 2 types of fractures? Open (Compound) & Closed (Simple) 25. What are the 4 life saving steps in order? Clear the airway, Stop the bleeding, Treat for shock, Protect the wound. Government 26. What are the 3 branches of government and what do they do? Legislative: Makes the law Judicial: Interprets the law Executive: Enforces and carries out the law American History & Citizenship 27. Who wrote the star spangled banner? Francis Scott Key 28. What do the colors on the United States flag represent? Red- Valor Blue- Justice White- Purity 29. What do the 13 stripes on the United States flag represent? The 13 original colonies. 30. What are the 3 types of American flags and which is the largest? Post, Storm, and Garrison. Garrison is the largest. Military Customs & Courtesies 31. Name the 5 basic staff positions found in the most large military organizations. S-1: Administrative S-2: Information/Security S-3: Operations & Training S-4: Logistics/Supply S-5: Public Information 32. What is the UCMJ? The Uniform Code of Military Justice. The Cadet Creed I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets. I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America. I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds. I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism. I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body. I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life. May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.