Information about Promotion Policy
Getting a promotion is a big thing that happens in JROTC because it gives cadets a chance to become better leaders and take more responsibility for their actions. The Bulldog Battalion will have the most qualified cadets in leadership positions. We will do this by instituting a formal promotion test that ensures cadet leaders have sufficient knowledge and skills to adequately perform their duties correspond with their rank.
Promotion Board
The Promotion Board will occur once per month and will give the cadets a chance to earn a promotion. The board will be with the battalion commander and at least one staff member. Instructions for how the board works are posted next to the door in the JROTC room and also at the bottom of this page.
E-2 through E-3
The main goal for cadets to do for right now is to study your handbook every night and be sure to go over it with someone you know in Army JROTC, a friend, or family member so you will be able to know your stuff when that time comes for what you've been practicing and patiently waiting for. For promotion to E-2 cadets must know their Cadet Creed. Promoting to E-3 cadets must know their Cadet Creed, the rank structure and the Chain of Command.
JROTC 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 the creed.
RANK STRUCTURE
7 Army values
Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution,
Duty - Fulfill your obligations.
Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless Service - Put the welfare of others before your own.
Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
Integrity - Do what’s right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity [physical or moral].
The 11 Principles of Leadership
1) Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2) Be technically and tactically proficient.
3) Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.
4) Keep your subordinates informed.
5) Set the example.
6) Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
7) Make sound and timely decisions.
8) Train your subordinates as a team.
9) Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
10) Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
11) Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
2) Be technically and tactically proficient.
3) Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.
4) Keep your subordinates informed.
5) Set the example.
6) Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
7) Make sound and timely decisions.
8) Train your subordinates as a team.
9) Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
10) Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
11) Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
E-4 thru E-7
Senior cadets up for promotion must pass a written exam on the material below based on the following criteria. In order to get each promotion above the rank of E-3, the cadet has to go through the promotion board; Headed by the Battalion Commander, the Executive Officer, and the Battalion S-3. The promotion board instructions are posted in the JROTC room next to the door and at the bottom of this page. Some of the areas needed to know for a promotion are: Squad and Platoon Drill, Definition of Leadership, 11 Principles of Leadership, and Staff Functions. If you have any questions contact the Battalion Executive Officer or Battalion Commander.
Squad and Platoon Drill
Drill involves commitment and dedication in JROTC, it's an exciting learning experience for all cadets who participate. This learning experience helps cadets have the chance to become future leaders by using and attaining discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. The team performs at inspections, ceremonies, and drill meets. Teams can be male, female, or mixed and when they perform at drill competitions they will show as much pride as a varsity sport team. JROTC drill teams are considered an excellent means to creating appropriate attention, publicity, and interest in the JROTC program and for maintaining a high state of morale.
Definition of Leadership
The action of leading a group of people or organization and show responsibility for doing so.
Staff Functions
The staff in JROTC is to help keep the program running by keeping things up-to-date. There are 8 cadets who form up the staff. The most important position goes to the Battalion Commander who is the senior (highest ranking) individual in the Battalion. He/She is responsible for all battalion does or fails to do. He uses his XO (Executive Officer) is to ensure staff is running efficiently and performing its duties as well as his/her Company Commanders to complete all functions and responsibilities assigned to each company. The staff has 6 cadets who are in charge of different responsibilities to keep the program in order. Adjutant or S-1 is in charge of keeping a current and accurate file on all JROTC Cadets in the battalion, prepares and publishes orders, and performs a variety of administrative functions as required. Security Officer or S-2 is to assure the security and safety of the JROTC Department and its equipment. Operations and Training Officer or S-3 is responsible for multiple activities including things as morning clean up details merit and demerit records, preparing classrooms for each days instruction, and managing several important ribbons and awards. Logistics or S-4 is responsible for the fitting and issuing of uniforms and items of equipment to the JROTC Cadet corps. Special Projects or S-5 is a staff officer who informs and "sells" the JROTC Program to the community. S-5 duties fall into 3 major categories. They are Cadet Information; Public Information and Community Relations.
The following information is intended to help you prepare for your Promotion Board
1. Studying for the board will help you pass the knowledge portion, but you also need to learn board procedures. You can also conduct mock (practice) boards within your or squad, and ask questions of cadets that have already attended a board. However, if a previous cadet tells you the questions asked during the board, the cadet will lose their rank and be placed on a promotion block.
2. Review and study the selected question areas.
3. Be familiar with the mission of JROTC.
4. When being considered for promotion, know the duties of your next higher rank.
5. Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news.
6. Ensure your uniform looks good and focus on minor things such as unbuttoned pockets, holes, etc. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed. Also, ensure that:
· Rank is worn properly.
· All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly positioned on the uniform.
· Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
· Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the uniform.
· Footgear is in good repair, clean and highly shined. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and heels are not worn down.
· Know why you were awarded each particular ribbon or award and know what they are.
7. Ensure that you get a good haircut and are shaven properly. Females ensure your hair is put up or cut in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1.
8. Get a good night’s rest the night before the board. You will perform better if you are fresh and alert.
9. Have an NCO check your uniform appearance prior to the board. Have several different people check it out for accuracy and proper fit. They may notice something the NCO missed.
10. Reporting to the board.
· Knock LOUDLY on the door of the board room and enter only when told to do so.
· Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board.
· Halt at attention, render a crisp hand salute, and report to the president of the board (i.e. " Cadet First Sergeant, Cadet Smith reports.) Hold your salute until the president of the board returns it.
· After reporting to the board, you may be asked to recite the Cadet Creed and/or perform some facing movements. Execute them properly and crisply. Practice them with someone and in front of a mirror to ensure you are executing them correctly.
· Once you are told to be seated, look over your shoulder, step to the rear with your left foot, (or about face as directed ), and be seated. While seated, sit straight with both feet flat on the floor and approximately one foot apart. Place your hands, fingers outstretched, but comfortable, on your knees or thighs.
11. Answering board member's questions.
· Do your best not to show nervousness and listen very carefully to questions being directed at you.
· Begin all statements to the board members by title with "Cadet Sergeant major," "Cadet First sergeant," or with whatever salutation is appropriate.
· Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you and distinctly enough so that you will not be misunderstood. If you feel your voice start to waiver because of nervousness, raising your voice will help to steady it. Do not raise your voice to the point you are yelling at the board members.
· Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at all times.
· Do not give answers you do not know or try to fake an answer. If you do not know an answer, simply say "_________, I do not know the answer." Do not lose your bearing or become frustrated because you miss a question.
· If you do not understand the question, ask the board member to please repeat or rephrase it.
· Do not mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "oh", "I think" or "I believe". This indicates indecisiveness. Never say, "I'm sorry", if you do not know the answer.
· It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example, "Cadet Sergeant Major, the mission of JROTC is..."
· When asked your opinion, be sure it is your opinion. Board members do not penalize you for an opinion they do not agree with. They only want to evaluate your knowledge, speaking ability, and ability to intelligently present an opinion.
12. Departing the board.
· Come to attention in front of the board president.
· Render a hand salute to the president of the board and hold your salute until it has been returned.
· Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed otherwise.
· Do not discuss questions or information with other personnel attending the board. This would give them an unfair advantage and an unrealistic evaluation of their knowledge.
1. Studying for the board will help you pass the knowledge portion, but you also need to learn board procedures. You can also conduct mock (practice) boards within your or squad, and ask questions of cadets that have already attended a board. However, if a previous cadet tells you the questions asked during the board, the cadet will lose their rank and be placed on a promotion block.
2. Review and study the selected question areas.
3. Be familiar with the mission of JROTC.
4. When being considered for promotion, know the duties of your next higher rank.
5. Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news.
6. Ensure your uniform looks good and focus on minor things such as unbuttoned pockets, holes, etc. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed. Also, ensure that:
· Rank is worn properly.
· All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly positioned on the uniform.
· Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
· Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the uniform.
· Footgear is in good repair, clean and highly shined. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and heels are not worn down.
· Know why you were awarded each particular ribbon or award and know what they are.
7. Ensure that you get a good haircut and are shaven properly. Females ensure your hair is put up or cut in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1.
8. Get a good night’s rest the night before the board. You will perform better if you are fresh and alert.
9. Have an NCO check your uniform appearance prior to the board. Have several different people check it out for accuracy and proper fit. They may notice something the NCO missed.
10. Reporting to the board.
· Knock LOUDLY on the door of the board room and enter only when told to do so.
· Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board.
· Halt at attention, render a crisp hand salute, and report to the president of the board (i.e. " Cadet First Sergeant, Cadet Smith reports.) Hold your salute until the president of the board returns it.
· After reporting to the board, you may be asked to recite the Cadet Creed and/or perform some facing movements. Execute them properly and crisply. Practice them with someone and in front of a mirror to ensure you are executing them correctly.
· Once you are told to be seated, look over your shoulder, step to the rear with your left foot, (or about face as directed ), and be seated. While seated, sit straight with both feet flat on the floor and approximately one foot apart. Place your hands, fingers outstretched, but comfortable, on your knees or thighs.
11. Answering board member's questions.
· Do your best not to show nervousness and listen very carefully to questions being directed at you.
· Begin all statements to the board members by title with "Cadet Sergeant major," "Cadet First sergeant," or with whatever salutation is appropriate.
· Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you and distinctly enough so that you will not be misunderstood. If you feel your voice start to waiver because of nervousness, raising your voice will help to steady it. Do not raise your voice to the point you are yelling at the board members.
· Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at all times.
· Do not give answers you do not know or try to fake an answer. If you do not know an answer, simply say "_________, I do not know the answer." Do not lose your bearing or become frustrated because you miss a question.
· If you do not understand the question, ask the board member to please repeat or rephrase it.
· Do not mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "oh", "I think" or "I believe". This indicates indecisiveness. Never say, "I'm sorry", if you do not know the answer.
· It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example, "Cadet Sergeant Major, the mission of JROTC is..."
· When asked your opinion, be sure it is your opinion. Board members do not penalize you for an opinion they do not agree with. They only want to evaluate your knowledge, speaking ability, and ability to intelligently present an opinion.
12. Departing the board.
· Come to attention in front of the board president.
· Render a hand salute to the president of the board and hold your salute until it has been returned.
· Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed otherwise.
· Do not discuss questions or information with other personnel attending the board. This would give them an unfair advantage and an unrealistic evaluation of their knowledge.