Learning Objectives. Evaluate how the organization supports the operation of the. Correlate Cadet ranks to positions on the JROTC Cadet

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1 Identify Army JROTC enlisted and officer insignia Correlate Cadet ranks to positions on the JROTC Cadet battalion organization diagram Correlate duties and responsibilities with positions in an Army JROTC Cadet battalion Evaluate how the organization supports the operation of the Army Define key words: battalion, company, enlisted, platoons, specialist, squad, subordinate, succession, team(s) LESSON 3: MOVING UP IN ARMY JROTC RANK AND STRUCTURE Learning Objectives CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ARMY JROTC AND GETTING INVOLVED Inquire Phase

2 LET 1/LET 4 CLASS HANDOUT RANK ABBREVIATED DUTY POSITION NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RANK C/COL BATTALION COMMANDER (HONORARY RANK) C/LTC BATTALION COMMANDER C/MAJ C/CPT COMPANY COMMANDER OR C/1LT COMPANY XO OR ASSIST C/2LT PLATOON LEADER OR ASSISTANT

3 SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED (NCO) RANKS RANK ABBREVIATED DUTY POSITION NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RANK C/CSM BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (ONLY ONE IN CORPS!) C/SGM NON- COMMISSIONED (USUALLY S3 NCOIC) C/1SG COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT (MOST SENIOR RANKING NCO IN THE COMPANY; ONLY ONE PER COMPANY) C/MSG NON-COMMISSIONED C/SFC PLATOON SERGEANT (ONLY ONE PER PLATOON) OR NCO

4 JUNIOR NON-COMMISSIONED (NCO) AND JUNIOR ENLISTED RANKS RANK ABBREVIATED DUTY POSITION NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RANK C/SSG SQUAD LEADER C/SGT SQUAD LEADER OR TEAM LEADER C/CPL TEAM LEADER (MOST JUNIOR RANKING NCO RANK) C/PFC TEAM MEMBER C/PV2 TEAM MEMBER AND YOUR FIRST RANK AFTER YOU PASS YOUR LET 1 RANK QUIZ!

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6 Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 3: Moving Up in Army JROTC - Rank and Structure NAME: LET LEVEL: DATE: CLASS: Exercise 3: Matching Directions: Column A provides ranks or descriptions of JROTC positions listed in Column B. Match the position with the appropriate rank/description by placing the correct letter in the space to the left of Column A. Column A Column B Senior enlisted person in cadet battalion a. battalion commander Cadet Captain b. battalion XO Cadet Sergeant or Corporal c. battalion command sergeant major Cadet First Lieutenant d. company commander Cadet Staff Sergeant e. company first sergeant Cadet Lieutenant Colonel f. platoon leader Cadet Sergeant First Class g. platoon sergeant Senior enlisted person in cadet company h. squad leader Cadet Major i. team leader Unit 1: Citizenship in Action

7 Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 3: Moving Up in Army JROTC - Rank and Structure Exercise 4: Multiple Choice Directions: Select the correct answer to the following questions. 1. The term used by the military to indicate the actual title held by a soldier is. a. enlisted b. grade c. rank d. officer 2. Commissioned officers are appointed by the. a. Senate b. President c. Congress d. Secretary of the Army 3. The two divisions of the enlisted ranks that are based on experience and skill are and. a. enlisted, specialist b. specialist, noncommissioned officer c. noncommissioned officer, technician d. entry level, noncommissioned officer 4. The cadet battalion S-4 is responsible for. a. logistics b. operations c. security d. administration 5. The number of immediate subordinates that one commander or leader can effectively control, supervise, or direct is referred to as. a. chain of command b. span of control c. unity of command d. pyramid of authority 6. In every effective military unit, there must be only one commander who is responsible for all that the unit does or all that it fails to do. This is referred to as. a. chain of command b. span of control c. unity of command d. pyramid of authority 7. The cadet battalion S-3 is responsible for. a. administration b. security c. operations d. logistics Unit 1: Citizenship in Action

8 Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 3: Moving Up in Army JROTC - Rank and Structure Answer Key for Exercise 3: Matching 1. c 2. d 3. i 4. f 5. h 6. a 7. g 8. e 9. b Answer Key for Exercise 4: Multiple Choice 1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. b 6. c 7. c URL FOR RIBBON RACKBUILDER WEBSITE! Unit 1: Citizenship in Action