HISD JROTC CADET MILITARY QUALIFICATION BOARDStudy Guide

PERSONAL EVALUATION GUIDELINES

1. General. The cadet personal evaluation serves to rate a cadet’s ability to report to the judges, to correctly wear the cadet uniform, to apply the aspects of military courtesy, to maintain military bearing under duress, and to demonstrate individual knowledge on topics dealing with current events, sports and entertainment, and personal aspirations. Two judges will grade all the cadets within a designated Leadership Education Training/Naval Science/Air Science level.

2. Procedure.a. Cadets will knock on the door, await a response from the judges, enter the room, stand at the position of ATTENTION, salute, and report to the board in the following manner, “Cadet Major Jane Doe from John Wayne High School reports to the board.”

b. The judges will introduce themselves, briefly describe the interview procedure, and begin the evaluation.

c. The judges will inspect the cadet’s uniform and circle the points earned on the score sheet.

d. The judges will then ask the cadet to answer a series of questions regarding knowledge of local, state, and national current events and circle the score. The point guide is as follows:

(1) 10 points: Complete answer using excellent articulation. (2) 8 points: Complete answer with minor grammatical errors. (3) 6 points: Complete answer with major grammatical errors. (4) 4 points: Incomplete answer using good articulation. (5) 2 points: Incomplete answer with grammatical errors. (6) 1 point: Cadet responds he/she doesn’t know the answer.

e. After the cadet has answered the last question, the judges will dismiss the cadet. At that time, the cadet will come to the position of ATTENTION, salute, and report out from the board in the following manner, “Cadet Major Jane Doe from John Wayne High School reports out from the board.”

3. Evaluation criteria. The cadet will be rated from unsatisfactory to outstanding on the prescribed evaluation form. Graded areas include the following: Reporting (2 points), Appearance (5 points), Military Bearing (4 points), Military Courtesy (4 points), Knowledge of Current Events and Presentation of Ideas (10 points).

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

1. The practical examination (35 Points) will be prepared by the Office of the DJROTC. The test consists of three separate parts: an oral presentation, first aid and knowledge of geography related items. Each LET/NS/AS level will be evaluated on separate material.

a. First Year Cadet--Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify selected US State Capitols. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type questions.

State Capital State CapitalAlabama Montgomery Montana HelenaAlaska Juneau Nebraska LincolnArizona Phoenix Nevada Carson CityArkansas Little Rock New Hampshire ConcordCalifornia Sacramento New Jersey TrentonColorado Denver New Mexico Santa FeConnecticut Hartford New York AlbanyDelaware Dover North Carolina RaleighFlorida Tallahassee North Dakota BismarckGeorgia Atlanta Ohio ColumbusHawaii Honolulu Oklahoma Oklahoma CityIdaho Boise Oregon SalemIllinois Springfield Pennsylvania HarrisburgIndiana Indianapolis Rhode Island ProvidenceIowa Des Moines South Carolina ColumbiaKansas Topeka South Dakota PierreKentucky Frankfort Tennessee NashvilleLouisiana Baton Rouge Texas AustinMaine Augusta Utah Salt Lake CityMaryland Annapolis Vermont MontpelierMassachusetts Boston Virginia RichmondMichigan Lansing Washington OlympiaMinnesota St. Paul West Virginia CharlestonMississippi Jackson Wisconsin MadisonMissouri Jefferson City Wyoming Cheyenne

b. Second Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify selected US State Flags. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type questions.

State State State

Alabama Kentucky North Dakota

Alaska Louisiana Ohio

Arizona Maine Oklahoma

Arkansas Maryland Oregon

California Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Colorado Michigan Rhode Island

Connecticut Minnesota South Carolina

Delaware Mississippi South Dakota

District of Columbia Missouri Tennessee

Florida Montana Texas

Georgia Nebraska Utah

Hawaii Nevada Vermont

Idaho New Hampshire Virginia

Illinois New Jersey Washington

Indiana New Mexico West Virginia

Iowa New York Wisconsin

Kansas North Carolina Wyoming

c. Third Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify selected states on a map of the USA. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type questions.

d. Forth Year Cadet-- Geography (10 Points). Each cadet will be required to identify selected North American, South American, and European countries on a map of the world. The examination will be in the form of fill in the blank type questions.

FIRST AID

Heimlich Maneuver (1st Year Cadets):

1. Identify symptoms requiring the Heimlich Maneuver: Answer - A completely blocked airway where the victim cannot cough, speak or breathe. (1 point).2. Explain when chest thrusts are done instead of the Heimlich Maneuver: Answer - When the victim is obviously pregnant or known to be pregnant or too big to reach around. (1 point)3. Demonstrate the Heimlich Maneuver on a mannequin or person (1 point each):

STEPS (1) Place yourself behind the standing victim. (2) Reassure the victim that you know the Heimlich Maneuver and are going to help. (3) Place your arms around the victim's waist. (4) Make a fist with one hand and place your thumb toward the victim, just above his or her belly button. (5) Grab your fist with your other hand. (6) Deliver five upward squeeze-thrusts into the abdomen. (7) Keep a firm grip on the victim, since he or she can lose consciousness and fall to the ground if the Heimlich maneuver is not effective. (8) Repeat the Heimlich maneuver until the foreign object is expelled.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (For Adults) (2nd Year Cadets):

Demonstrate and explain CPR using a mannequin. (2 points each area)

1. Hand position: Two hands in center of chest (on lower half of sternum). Note: Cadet demonstrates the placement of hands.2. Compress: 1 ½ to 2 inches each compression. Note: Cadet explains and demonstrates in 4. 3. Breathe: Until the chest rises (about 1 second per breath). Note: Cadet explains; does not demonstrate.4. Cycle: 30 compressions, then two breaths. Note: Cadet demonstrates 30 compressions and tilts the head back, lifts the chin, seals the nose with finger and thumb of one hand while keeping the chin lifted, and explains that two breaths follow for one cycle. 5. Rate: 30 compressions in about 18 seconds (100 compressions per minute). Note: Cadet explains.6. Continue CPR until (must state all five conditions) –

Scene becomes unsafe. You find a sign of life. AED is ready to use. You are too exhausted to continue. Another trained responder arrives and takes over.

Pressure Bandage (3rd Year Cadets):

Demonstrate action to stop an arterial blood loss from a right forearm by using pressure bandage. (2 points each action)

1. Take bandage, do not touch the dressing.2. Apply to the wound using direct hand pressure.3. Tie cloth strips around the forearm to hold the bandage in place.4. The ties must be tight enough to help stop the bleeding but not too tight – which may stop the blood flow in the arm.5. Cadet attempted to use both pressure point (artery in the arm between the wound and the heart) and direct pressure to stop the bleeding.

Controlling an Accident Scene – (4th Year Cadets):

Explain actions you would take to control the scene of an accident.

1. CHECK the scene for safety; Check the ill or injured victim(s).

a. Check the scene: (1) Is it safe? (.5 points) (2) What happened? (.5 points) (3) How many people are involved? (.5 points) (4) Is there immediate danger involved? (.5 points) (5) Is anyone else available to help? (.5 points)

b. Check for life-threatening conditions: (1) Unconsciousness. (.5 points) (2) No breathing or trouble breathing. (.5 points) (3) No signs of life (breathing or movement). (.5 points) (4) Severe bleeding. (.5 points)

2. CALL 911

a. Call First: (1) An unconscious adult or adolescent age 12 years or older. (.5 points) (2) A witnessed sudden collapse of a child or infant. (.5 points) (3) An unconscious infant or child known to be at a high risk for heart problems. (.5 points)

b. Care First (give two minutes of care before calling): (1) An collapse (not witnessed) of an unconscious person younger than 12 years old. (.5

points) (2) Any victim of drowning. (.5 points)

c. Call information: (1) Identify yourself. (.5 points) (2) Give location. (.5 points) (3) Describe what happened. (.5 points) (4) Ask for advice. (.5 points) (5) Let the 911 person hang up first. (.5 points)

3. CARE. Provide appropriate care. (.5 points)ORAL PRESENTATION

1. General. The oral presentation evaluation serves to demonstrate cadet proficiency in

making a prepared speech on a designated subject. The event will consist of a five to seven

minute presentation on a subject designated by LET/NS/AS level. One or two judges will

grade all the cadets in a designated LET/NS/AS level.

2. Procedure.

a. Cadets will report to the judge in the following manner, “I am Cadet Major Tommy Thompson from John Wayne High School.”

b. The cadet should present the judge with a copy of the presentation outline so that

he/she can follow along. The judge will then inform the cadet to prepare for the

presentation.

c. The cadet should then proceed to prepare the equipment provided (laptop

computer, LCD projector, overhead projector, or smart board) required for the oral

presentation. Once the cadet is finished setting up the equipment, he/she will

inform the judge. The judge will allow no more than two minutes for each cadet to

set up equipment.

d. The judge will tell the cadet to begin the presentation. The judge will start the timer

and begin grading the presentation on the appropriate score sheet.

e. At the conclusion of the presentation, the judge will permit the cadet to quickly

retrieve all materials brought into the evaluation area and proceed to the next

evaluation station.

3. Subject Matter. The topics for the oral presentation are based upon service and LET/NS/AS

levels as indicated below:

a. First Year Cadets: A biographical sketch of an individual awarded the Medal of

Honor

b. Second Year Cadets: A biographical sketch of a Texas State public figure or hero

c. Third Year Cadets: Presentation on a major battle fought during World War II

d. Fourth Year Cadets: see paragraph 6 below

4. Time of presentation. The judge will use a timer set to the maximum time. If the cadet

presentation is less than the minimum time or exceeds the maximum time, the judge will

assess two penalty points for every ten (10) seconds under/over. The start time begins with

the cadet’s first word and will conclude with the cadet’s last word. The length of cadet

presentations will as follows:

a. First Year Cadets. At be least three (3) minutes and no longer than four (4)

minutes.

b. Second Year Cadets. At be least four (4) minutes and no longer than five (5)

minutes.

c. Third Year Cadets. At be least five (5) minutes and no longer than six (6) minutes.

5. Evaluation criteria. The first through third year cadets will be rated from unsatisfactory (0

points) to outstanding (4 points) on the prescribed evaluation form. Graded areas include

the following: introduction, explanation of subject matter, use of training aids, platform

manner, speech, manner of presentation, and overall effectiveness.

6. Fourth Year Cadets. Cadets will be rated on their ability to recite [from memory]

Commander of Troops (COT) commands used during the Final Review. A prompter/judge

will read the preliminary action before a required command by the COT is given. The

required commands are from the “Presentation of the Command to the COT & to the

Reviewing Officer (RO)”, and the “Presentation of the Colors and Honors to the Nation”

phases of the Final Review Ceremony. There are a total of 14 commands required for this

activity. Cadets will be rated from poor to superior on command presence, voice control,

distinctiveness, inflection, and cadence.

a. PRESENTATION OF THE COMMAND TO THE COT & TO THE RO

Prompter reads: Command Group moves forward 10 steps and halts. COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION & PRESENT ARMS.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Brigade/Battalions,

Attention” and “Present, Arms.” COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS & PARADE REST.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms” and “Parade,

Rest.” Remarks are made, special guests and the commands are introduced, and reviewing party moves to a point 6 paces in front of the reviewing stand.

COT COMMANDS “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION & PRESENT ARMS.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Brigade/Battalions,

Attention” and “Present, Arms.” Music plays “Ruffles and Flourishes,” followed by “The General’s March.”

COT GIVES STAFF: “ORDER, ARMS.” (COMMAND IS GIVEN ONLY LOUD ENOUGH TO BE HEARD BY THE STAFF)

COT COMMANDS “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms.”

b. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS AND HONORS TO THE NATION Prompter reads: COT initiates this phase with a command.

COT COMMANDS: “ALL COLORS, CENTER (pause), MARCH.” Prompter reads: Corps Colors, school colors, and COT move into position. COT COMMANDS: “FORWARD, MARCH.” Prompter reads: COT reaches a point 6 steps from the review stand. COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, HALT.” AND REPORTS: “SIR, THE COLORS ARE

PRESENT.” Prompter reads: When his salute is returned, he moves around to the left, returns to the

position of his staff. COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO PRESENT ARMS.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Present, Arms.” COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, PRESENT, ARMS.” Prompter reads: The singer is introduced & the National Anthem is sung. National

Anthem is over. COT COMMANDS: “DETACHMENT, ORDER, ARMS.” COT COMMANDS: “BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS.” Prompter reads: Brigade/Battalion commanders command: “Order, Arms.” COT ORDERS: “COLORS, POST, (Colors about face- PAUSE) MARCH.” Prompter reads: COT moves to his post and allows the Colors to clear out and move to

the original position. COT DIRECTS: “PERSONS TO BE HONORED, CENTER (pause), MARCH.”