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5. Uniform Knowledge
Blue star: Merit Unit with distinction
Yellow star: Honor Unit with Distinction
Wreath over the star: Academic excellence.
Torches: Stand for knowledge.
Cords (ropes worn on the shoulder)
o Red: drill team
o Yellow: National Honors Society
o Black: Raiders
o Blue: Choir
o Green: Orienteering (Land navigation)
o White: Color Guard
o Purple: Academic Challenge
o Gold/Tan: Rifle Team
Gig Line: the imaginary vertical line that runs from the top button of the shirt to the bottom of the zipper
used to align the uniform.
6. The cadet’s school name, school nickname, school Principal’s name, or other school related items.
Name: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School
Mascot: Cougars
Principal: Mrs. Kathleen McCabe
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Named after astronaut who died in the Challenger incident(Dr. Ronald E. McNair)
15. What are the five major terrain features? Hint* [Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing]
Hill
Valley
Ridge
Saddle
Depression
17. What are the two supplementary terrain features on a military topographic map?
Cut and Fill
20. What are the three types of flags? Hints*: (GPS) (lengths are half of the one before it)
-Garrison [20ft x 38ft]Hung outside government buildings.
-Post [10 x 19ft] general display.
-Storm [5ft x 9 ½ ft] flown only in stormy weather.
22. What are the four life-saving steps? Hint* [The A B C D’s]
Clear the Airway
Stop the Bleeding
Check for shock
Dress the wound
28. Which foot can you give the command halt on?
Either foot.
29. What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, rest
45. What is the top military POSITION in the United Stated Army?
Chief of Staff of the Army
NCO Ranks
Chevrons
Staffs
Diamond
Star
Star with wreath
Officer Ranks
Pips (or discs)
Diamonds
Chain of Command [Last names are the ones that really count, remember, we’re all CADETS]*
Alpha Company:
Company Commander C/CPT Shaikh Hassan
Company Executive Officer C/CPT Aldenis Tejada
Company First Sergeant Williem Encarnacion
1st Platoon Leader C/2LT Jonathan Santiago
2nd Platoon Leader C/2LT Adiya Seitova
1st Platoon Sergeant C/SFC Catherine Lee
2nd Platoon Sergeant C/SFC Samantha Paradero
Our Squad:
Squad Leader:
Team Leader
Team Members: