Q: What are the five principle rights established by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution? A: Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Freedom of Religion The right to petition the government, The right to assemble peacefully. Q: What are the two primary political parties? A: The Democratic Party and the Republican Party Q: How many justices (judges) are on the supreme court? A: Nine Q: How many years can a Supreme Court justice serve on the court? A: Until they resign or pass away, Lifetime appointment Q: What was the date on which the Declaration of Independence signed? A: 4 July 1776 Q: When did the Continental Congress establish the stars and stripes as the flag of the U.S? A: 14 June 1777 Q: What is the Bill of Rights? A: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution Q: Who wrote the words to the National Anthem of the United States and what is its title? A: Francis Scott Key, The Star-Spangled Banner Q: How many red and white stripes does the U.S. flag have? A: 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes, 13 stripes total Q: What do the colors of the flag mean? A: Red - hardiness and valor White – purity and innocence Blue - vigilance, perseverance and justice Q: What does the flag being positioned at half-staff mean? A: Sign of mourning Q: What is the highest military award for a member of the Armed Forces? A: The Congressional Medal of Honor Drill & Ceremony Q: You fall-in at and start drill from what position? A: Attention 50
Q: What position are you allowed to speak while in formation? A: Rest Q: All stationary commands are given from which position? A: Attention Q: What are the two parts of a drill command and what does each do? A: The preparatory command and the command of execution Q: A properly delivered command will have what three qualities? A: Tone, cadence and snap Q: What is the length of a step? Half- step? A: 30 inches / 15 inches Customs & Courtesies Q: When speaking to a superior officer, you should address them how? A: Sir or Ma’am; Rank & Last Name Q: When speaking to a superior officer you should stand at what position? A: Attention Q: When speaking to a sergeant, staff sergeant, sergeant first class or master sergeant, you should address them how? A: Sergeant & Last Name Q: When speaking to a first sergeant, you should address them how? A: First Sergeant & Last Name Q: When speaking to a sergeant major, you should address them how? A: Sergeant Major & Last Name Q: When speaking to a superior noncommissioned officer you should stand at what position? A: Parade Rest Q: What is the position of honor? A. The right side Q: When speaking to a teacher or administrator you should? A: Address them as Mr, Ms, Mrs and last name. If you are unsure of their last name address them as Sir or Ma’am. Stand in the at ease position unless in classroom setting or other area where standing is not possible or would be disruptive 51
Look at them in the eyes. Looking at someone / thing other than the person speaking to you is considered disrespectful. Listen and acknowledge. You should listen and acknowledge any instructions by responding with yes / no. Ask questions when you do not understand something Uniform Basics Q: Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform? A: No Q: What size earrings can female cadets wear? A: Small earrings, not to exceed ¼ in diameter Q: How is the nameplate worn on the uniform? A: The nameplate is worn centered left to right on the flap of the right breast pocket, and centered between the top of the button and the top of the pocket Q: What publication covers the wear of the cadet uniform? A: The Cadet Handbook Q: How often must a uniform be worn by cadets? What day? A: Once a week; Wednesday Q: Can sunglasses be worn while in formation? A: No Q: A cadet’s hair must be ______________ A: Neat groomed and conservative. The length and bulk of hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance Q: If dyes, tints, or bleaches are used, colors used must be ______________and not present an extreme appearance A: Natural to human hair Q: If used, what type and where should female hair holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, clips) be placed? A: They must be transparent or similar in color to hair, and will be inconspicuously placed Q: Female cadets may wear their hair in a __________pony tail down the center of the back. The pony tail may extend no further than the bottom edge of the _______________while standing at attention. A: Single, bottom edge of the collar, Shoulder blades Q: Is the wear of fingernail polish authorized while in uniform? A: Females may wear polish that is not exaggerated, faddish, or of extreme coloring (such as purple, gold, blue or white) while in uniform 52
First Aid & Health Q: What is the most important thing to do if you think someone is having a heart attack or other medical emergency? A: Call 911 (Activate Emergency Medical Services EMS) Q: List the four life-saving steps in the correct order. A: Open the airway, restore breathing and heartbeat Stop the bleeding Control and treat for shock Dress and bandage the wounds Q: What does CPR stand for? A: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Q: What is the best way to control bleeding? A: Apply direct pressure to the wound Q: If you are helping someone with a suspected a head or neck injury you should? A: Support the head and neck in the position found Q: To treat strains and sprains, use the acronym RICE, which means? A: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate Q: Signs of anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) may include? A: Swollen face, eyes, throat, tongue; Difficulty breathing Q An epinephrine auto-injector is used to treat? A: Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) Q: What is the Heimlich Maneuver used for? A: To clear a blocked airway Q: What is the most common injury caused by exposure to the cold? A: frostbite Q: What are the five food groups? A: Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods & dairy Q: What are the three types of heat injury? A: Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke Q: What type of heat injury is a medical emergency? A: Heat stroke Q: What is the best way to avoid heat injury? A: Good hydration, healthy diet, limit heat exposure Q: What are the keys to being healthy? A: Sleep, Exercise and Healthy diet 53
Q: Why should you wash your hands? A: To avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water Q: What is the best way to clean the germs (sanitize) from your hands? A: Wash hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Q: How should you wash your hands? A: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the \"Happy Birthday\" song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. 54
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