20 Basic Questions

1.                What does ACSU stand for?

a.     Army Cadet Service Uniform.

2.                What type of shirt is worn under the Army Cadet Service Uniform Coat?

a.     Gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt.

3.                The black necktie/neck tab is optional when wearing what type of uniform?

a.     Class B uniform with short sleeves.

4.                What color t-shirt is worn under the Army Cadet Service Uniform?

a.     White.

5.                What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?

a.     The Class A or B uniform or ACSU.

6.                What uniform is worn at summer camps or for participation on special teams?

a.     OCPs.

7.                What insignia do cadet officers wear on the gray beret?

a.     Grade or rank insignia.

8.                What insignia do enlisted cadets wear on the gray beret?

a.     ROTC insignia.

9.                What color t-shirt is worn with the OCP uniform?

a.     Coyote Brown.

10.           How is the grade (or ROTC) insignia worn on the gray beret?

a.     Centered on the flash.

11.           How are ribbons positioned on the Class A uniform?

a.     For male, ribbons are centered on the left side 1/8th of an inch above the left pocket.

b.    For females, parallel to the nametag which is between 1 and 2 inches above the top button.

12.           Describe a rank?

a.     The cadet describes a certain rank asked by the inspector.

13.                How often must a uniform be worn by cadets?

a.     Once a week.

14.                Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?

a.     No.

15.                What size and color earring can female cadets wear?

a.     Small silver, gold, or white spherical earrings not to exceed 1/4th of an inch in diameter.

16.                How is the nameplate worn on your uniform?

a.     For males, centered on the right pocket between the top of the pocket and the top of the button.

b.    For females, 1 and 2 inches above the top button centered horizontally on the right side of the coat. In a comparable position on the shirt.

17.                What regulation covers the wear of the uniform?

a.     AR 670-1 and CCR 145-2.

18.                Are shoulder boards authorized for wear with the Class B uniform?

a.     Yes.

19.                What does OCP stand for?

a.     Operational Camouflage Pattern.

20.                What color socks are worn with the Army Cadet Service Uniform?

a.     Black socks.

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.

7 Army Values

L – Loyalty

D – Duty

R – Respect

S – Selfless Service

H – Honor

I – Integrity

P – Personal Courage

23 Drill Commands

1.             FALL IN

2.             Dress, Right, DRESS

3.             Ready, FRONT

4.             Present, ARMS

5.             Order, ARMS

6.             Left, FACE

7.             About, FACE

8.             Forward, MARCH

9.             Column Left, MARCH

10.      Left Flank, MARCH

11.      Right Flank, MARCH

12.      Column Right, MARCH

13.      Right Flank, MARCH

14.      Left Flank, MARCH

15.      Column Right, MARCH

16.      Rear, MARCH

17.      Rear, MARCH

18.      Column Right, MARCH

19.      Column Left, MARCH

20.      Column Left, MARCH

21.      Squad/Platoon/Company, HALT

22.      Left, FACE

23.      FALL OUT