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ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills Flashcards
79 question-and-answer cards covering Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills as it is examined in ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps). 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
What is the difference between cover and concealment?
Cover protects against direct and indirect fire (e.g., a wall, a log, a fighting position); concealment hides you from observation but offers no ballistic protection (e.g., bushes, smoke, shadows).
What are the priorities of work when establishing a defensive position?
Security, communications, weapons positioning/sectors of fire, fighting position construction, camouflage, fields of fire clearance, range cards, and rest/maintenance - performed continuously and in priority.
What is the survival rule of threes a Soldier should remember?
A person can survive roughly 3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter in harsh conditions, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food - guiding survival priorities.
What does the survival acronym SURVIVAL stand for?
Size up the situation; Use all your senses; Remember where you are; Vanquish fear and panic; Improvise; Value living; Act like the natives; Live by your wits (basic skills).
What are the priorities of survival in a survival situation?
Generally: security/protection, water, fire/shelter, food, and signaling - with the exact order driven by the environment and immediate threats.
What is the position of attention in drill, and what command places a Soldier in it?
Attention is the basic military position: heels together, feet at 45 degrees, body erect, arms at sides, thumbs along trouser seams, eyes forward. The command is 'Squad/Platoon, ATTENTION.'
What is the difference between 'Parade, REST' and 'At ease' in drill?
At parade rest, the left foot moves about 10 inches to the left, hands clasped behind the back, and the Soldier remains silent and still. At ease allows the Soldier to relax and move but keeps the right foot in place and requires silence.
What is the difference between a preparatory command and a command of execution?
The preparatory command states the movement to be carried out and alerts the unit (e.g., 'Forward'); the command of execution tells when to carry it out (e.g., 'MARCH').
How many steps per minute and what step length is used in quick time marching?
Quick time is 120 steps per minute with a 30-inch step. Double time is 180 steps per minute with a 36-inch step.
What is a 'facing movement' and how is 'Right, FACE' executed?
A facing movement turns a stationary Soldier. On 'Right, FACE,' the Soldier pivots 90 degrees to the right on the right heel and left toe, then brings the rear (left) foot smartly alongside the right.
What are military customs and courtesies, and why are they observed?
They are traditional acts of respect and politeness (saluting, addressing superiors properly, rendering honors) that reinforce discipline, morale, esprit de corps, and the chain of command.
When is the hand salute rendered and to whom?
The hand salute is rendered to commissioned and warrant officers, the national colors/anthem, and during honors. It is the recognized greeting between military members and is initiated by the junior member.
What is the proper response/courtesy when an officer enters a room?
The first person to see the officer calls the room/group to attention (e.g., 'Attention' or 'At ease' if a senior officer is already present), and personnel remain at attention until told otherwise.
What is the customary verbal greeting accompanying a salute, and how is the chain of command respected verbally?
A greeting of the day (e.g., 'Good morning, sir/ma'am') accompanies the salute. Soldiers address officers as 'sir' or 'ma'am' and NCOs by rank (e.g., 'Sergeant'), respecting the chain of command.
What are the three categories of rank in the U.S. Army?
Enlisted Soldiers (E-1 through E-9), Warrant Officers (WO1 through CW5), and Commissioned Officers (O-1 through O-10).
What is the insignia and pay grade of a Private (lowest enlisted) versus a Sergeant Major of the Army?
A Private (E-1) wears no insignia; the Sergeant Major of the Army (E-9, special) wears three chevrons over three rockers with two stars (and the SMA wreath/eagle) between - the senior enlisted Soldier of the Army.
What are the pay grades and insignia of the company-grade officers (Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain)?
Second Lieutenant (O-1) wears a gold bar, First Lieutenant (O-2) a silver bar, and Captain (O-3) two silver bars ('railroad tracks').
What insignia do a Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel wear?
A Major (O-4) wears a gold oak leaf, a Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) a silver oak leaf, and a Colonel (O-6) a silver eagle.
What insignia distinguish the general officer ranks (O-7 to O-10)?
Brigadier General (O-7) wears one star, Major General (O-8) two stars, Lieutenant General (O-9) three stars, and General (O-10) four stars.
What is the insignia of a Corporal versus a Specialist, both E-4?
A Corporal wears two chevrons (an NCO) while a Specialist wears the 'speck' eagle device. Both are pay grade E-4, but the Corporal is a noncommissioned officer and the Specialist is not.
What chevrons distinguish a Sergeant (E-5), Staff Sergeant (E-6), and Sergeant First Class (E-7)?
Sergeant (E-5) wears three chevrons; Staff Sergeant (E-6) three chevrons over one rocker; Sergeant First Class (E-7) three chevrons over two rockers.
What is the purpose of uniform wear and appearance standards?
They promote discipline, professionalism, unit pride, and uniformity, ensuring Soldiers present a sharp, standardized military image as outlined in regulation (AR 670-1).
What is the standard for wearing the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) patrol cap indoors and outdoors?
Headgear (patrol cap) is worn outdoors when in uniform but removed indoors, except when under arms or in a position requiring it. The cap is worn straight on the head with no hair visible in front of the band.
What are the grooming standards for male Soldiers' hair under appearance standards?
Hair must be neat, tapered, not exceed regulation length/bulk (generally not over 2 inches), not touch the ears or collar, and must allow proper wear of headgear; faces are clean-shaven unless authorized.
What this deck covers
The Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills deck follows the ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills syllabus — 4 chapters and 16 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 19.8 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 176 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills flashcards FAQ
How many Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills flashcards are in this ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) deck?
79 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 79-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills cards cover?
They follow the ROTC Scholarship / Selection (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Military Knowledge and Tactical Skills syllabus — 4 chapters and 16 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.