C/Ssgt Promotion Test Study Guide

C/SSgt Promotion Test Study Guide 1. What is Ronald W. Reagan High School’s unit identifier? A. NC-20052 B. NC-20051 C. NC-953 D. NC-972

2. What does AFJROTC stand for? A. Air Force Junior Recruiting Officer Training Course B. Air Force Junior Recruiting Office Training Corps C. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps D. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Course

3. The grade insignia for a Cadet Airman is _____C_____. A. A pointed chevron of two stripes, with a torch in the middle B. Two silver stripes with a silver star in the middle C. A pointed chevron of one stripe, with a torch in the middle D. One silver stripe with a silver star in the middle

4. The grade insignia for a Cadet Airman First Class (A1C) is _____B_____. A. Two silver stripes with a silver star in the middle B. A pointed chevron of two stripes, with a torch in the middle C. Three silver stripes with a silver star in the middle D. A pointed chevron of three stripes, with a torch in the middle

5. The grade insignia for a Cadet Senior Airman is _____A_____. A. A pointed chevron of three stripes, with a torch in the middle B. Three silver stripes with a silver star in the middle C. Five silver stripes with a silver star in the middle D. A pointed chevron of five stripes, with a torch in the middle

6. The grade insignia for a Cadet Staff Sergeant is _____D_____. A. Three silver stripes with a silver star in the middle B. Four silver stripes with a silver star in the middle C. A pointed chevron of three stripes, with a torch in the middle D. A pointed chevron of four stripes, with a torch in the middle

7. The grade insignia for a Cadet Technical Sergeant is five silver stripes with a silver star in the middle. A. True B. False

8. The grade insignia for a Cadet Master Sergeant is a pointed chevron of six stripes, with a silver star in the middle. A. True B. False

9. The grade insignia for a Cadet Senior Master Sergeant is a pointed chevron of five stripes, with two stripes in inverted position above the torch. A. True B. False

10. The grade insignia for a Cadet Chief Master Sergeant is a pointed chevron of five stripes, with three stripes in inverted position above the torch. A. True B. False

11. The grade insignia for a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant is a chevron of one inverted stripe. A. True B. False

12. The grade insignia for a Cadet 1st Lieutenant is a chevron of three inverted stripes. A. True B. False

13. The grade insignia for a Cadet Captain is a chevron of three inverted stripes. A. True B. False

14. The grade insignia for a Cadet Major is _____C_____. A. A chevron of one double-wide stripe B. A chevron of two double wide stripes C. A chevron of one double-wide inverted stripe D. A chevron of two double wide inverted stripes

15. The grade insignia for a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel is _____D_____. A. A chevron of one regular stripe and one double-wide stripe B. A chevron of three double-wide stripes C. A chevron of three double-wide inverted stripes D. A chevron of one regular stripe and one double-wide inverted stripe 16. If you were a cadet officer walking outdoors carrying a briefcase in one hand and a package in the other, and a cadet airman saluted while approaching you, you would _____B_____. A. Take no action because both hands are full B. Nod or verbally acknowledge the salute C. Drop the briefcase and return the salute D. Stop the airman and tell him or her that you are unable to salute

17. You must be _____B_____ before rendering a salute A. Standing at parade rest B. Standing at attention C. Riding in a marked government vehicle D. In formation

18. If you are outdoors standing in a group that is not in formation and you are the first person to see an officer approaching, you need to _____A_____. A. Call the group to attention so everyone faces the officer and salutes B. Come to attention and salute the officer on your own C. Turn your back and continue to talk D. Call the group to attention and all members extend a verbal greeting

19. When military personnel enter an automobile, the senior officer _____D_____. A. Enters the automobile first B. Sits on the left of a junior C. Sits in the front seat D. Enters the automobile last

20. Dining-out is a formal dinner to which non-military guests are invited. A. True B. False

21. The first recorded American dining-in occurred during World War II. A. True B. False

22. An AFJROTC Military Ball requires the cadets and their dates to wear informal attire. A. True B. False 23. After each toast at a dining-in, it is considered polite to drain the glass. A. True B. False

24. On the presentation and retirement of the Colors at a dining-in, you should face toward the Colors until the ceremony is over. A. True B. False

25. All Air Force members can communicate with each other in an informal manner. A. True B. False

26. Your attitude does not reflect you personal philosophy of life as it is shown by your actions. A. True B. False

27. Attitudes are contagious, and a negative attitude is just as contagious as a positive one. A. True B. False

28. The military's standard of honesty is _____B_____ society's standard. A. Lower than B. Higher than C. The same as D. Similar to

29. If you have a "sound word," when you say you did your job, _____C_____. A. You probably haven't done it B. You are planning to do it soon C. People can be sure that the job is done D. People are not sure that the job is done

30. Non-universal norms require the observance of all religious rules. A. True B. False

31. The desire for recognition is a basic physical need. A. True B. False 32. Having integrity may involve having several different codes of ethics. A. True B. False

33. No one likes to admit being wrong or making a mistake. A. True B. False

34. General George C. Marshall once said that decisions involving physical courage are much harder than those requiring moral courage. A. True B. False

35. If a positive attitude is developed and displayed, chances of success in the Air Force Junior ROTC program will be greatly enhanced. A. True B. False

36. When you assume a leadership role, it is not as important to have a positive attitude. A. True B. False

37. Today, close order drill is used to _____D_____. A. Punish cadets with a lengthy routine B. Reward the work of individual soldiers C. Train armies in an important combat strategy D. Teach essential elements of military training

38. During drill, cadets acquire discipline by _____A_____. A. Learning to respond instantly to a command B. Learning to question a command C. Watching an individual cadet's mistakes D. Feeling like a member of a team

39. In the Air Force Junior ROTC, _____D_____ can contribute to the feeling of esprit de corps. A. Uniform dress B. Drill C. Common responsibilities D. All of the above

40. Because an individual's mistakes are apparent on the drill field, cadets learn that _____C_____. A. Individual mistakes do not affect the team B. The team is more important than the individual C. Every person is essential to the team's success D. Acting in unison is not an important goal

41. For a military professional, the greatest value is in rising in the ranks. A. True B. False

42. Situational ethics may demand that we steam in order to survive. A. True B. False

43. A lack of integrity in an organization damages the trust of the organization, our own trust, and mutual respect. A. True B. False

44. Integrity at work is just as important as integrity in personal affairs. A. True B. False

45. When no good option is available in making a decision, a leader may have to choose between that which is bad and that which is _____A_____. A. Worse B. Excellent C. Pleasant D. Appropriate

46. The final step in the goal-setting process is _____C_____. A. Identifying a goal B. Listing steps to reach your goal C. Rewarding yourself D. Getting help and support from others

47. Being assertive means behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions. A. True B. False

48. Refusing to look at someone when you speak is a good way to show that you are serious. A. True B. False

49. Effective refusal skills require practice. A. True B. False

50. The retention of permanent grades in any cadet corps is dependent upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI A. True B. False

51. AFJROTC units should maintain an organizational cart showing all designated cadet corps positions and post it where cadets can see and become familiar with it A. True B. False

52. Additional positions may not be added to the organizational structure once it is established unless it is at the discretion of the SASI. A. True B. False

53. Once a cadet has held officer status for two or more grading periods, that cadet must give up officer status for the remainder of time spent in the program. A. True B. False

54. The SASI selects the corps commander, subordinate commanders, and the staff members required by the organizational structure of the unit. A. True B. False

55. The SASI may authorize one grade higher to flight commanders as a motivational device to promote highly qualified cadets; the maximum grade authorization is cadet major. A. True B. False 56. Cadet Jones has been given a command that permits her to leave the ranks and talk to another cadet who has been watching the flight drill. Which of the following commands when executed permits Cadet Jones to do this? A. AT EASE B. FALL OUT C. REST D. Parade, REST

57. When the squadron is in columns and it is desired to obtain the correct distance between flights, such as a column from standard mass formation, the command is _____A_____. A. CLOSE ON LEADING FLIGHT B. CONTINUE THE MARCH C. Ready, FRONT and COVER D. STAND FAST

58. When outdoors in civilian clothes and the National Anthem or To the Colors is played, what procedure should be followed? A. Stand at attention, face the flag, and place your right hand over the heart. B. Face the flag and salute. C. Face the flag and assume the position of attention. D. Stand at attention until the music stops playing.

59. Cadets Miller and Smith, dressed in service dress uniforms, were seated inside LJVM Coliseum to attend a Wake Forest basketball game. Just before the game started, the pep band played the National Anthem. Upon hearing the music the cadets should have _____D_____. A. risen to their feet, faced the flag, stood at attention, and executed the military and salute. B. risen to their feet and stood at attention until the music stopped. C. come to attention, faced the flag, and saluted. D. risen to their feet, faced the flag, and stood at attention.

60. C Flight marched by a reviewing stand where an uncased U.S. Flag was on display. What procedure should Cadet Jane Doe, acting as flight commander, follow? A. Render the salute by standing at attention and placing her right hand over her heart. B. Execute a hand salute approximately six paces before she reaches the flag and hold it until she is approximately six paces beyond. C. Come to attention, salute, and face the flag. D. Execute a hand salute approximately four paces before she reaches the flag and hold it until she is approximately three to four paces beyond.