Mid Term Exam LET 2-4Cadet Name: _____________________________________________

Date: ________________

1. (U2C2L4:F1) Which command is being executed in this picture?

A) Right FaceB) Parade RestC) Left FaceD) About Face

2. (U2C2L4:F2) Which command is being executed in this picture?

A) Right FaceB) Parade RestC) Left FaceD) About Face

4. (U2C2L4:Q2) You are practicing drill with your squad one afternoon. You put your squad at "rest" and are discussing suggestions for improving one of the movements in squad drill. Just then, a Major from your local National Guard unit walks by your squad. What should you do?

A) Call the squad to attention and order them to "present, ARMS."B) Salute the Major as you continue your discussion.C) Continue to do what you were doing.D) Call your squad to attention, but only you salute the Major.

5. (U2C2L4:Q3) Your platoon is marching in a parade. While waiting for the parade to begin, you find out that it will be starting 30 minutes late. Your platoon is at the position of attention, but because of the wait, you want them to relax and talk for a while. Which command do you give them?

A) "Parade, Rest"B) "Parade, Rest" and "At ease"C) "Parade, Rest," and "Rest"D) "Rest"

13. (U2C4L2:G3) Define "Personal Courage."

A) Standing up for one's peers when they are in trouble.B) The ability to withstand public criticism.C) Steadfastness, or adhering to a particular course of action.D) The strength to stand up for one's beliefs.

15. (U2C4L2:G5) Leaders who are faithful to the Constitution, the Army, and the organization and who work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain exhibit the value of ______________.

A) LoyaltyB) DutyC) ResponsibilityD) Honor

19. (U2C4L2:G9) Leaders who do not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do demonstrate the value of ____________.

A) HonorB) IntegrityC) ResponsibilityD) Duty

21. (U2C4L2:G11) Leaders who show physical and moral bravery, take responsibility for decision and actions, and accept responsibility for mistakes show the value of ______________.

A) Personal CourageB) IntegrityC) Selfless ServiceD) Respect

39. (U2C5L1:Q1) While in formation, the Platoon Leader calls "Cadet Private Wilson, Front and Center."

What should Cadet Wilson, who is in the center of the second rank, do?

A) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take one 15 inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching, and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.

B) The Cadet should come to attention, turn his head and eyes toward the Platoon Leader, and wait for further instructions.

C) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take two steps back and move around the closest flank to a position in front, and centered on, the Company Commander or First Sergeant.

D) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," and move through first squad to a position in front of the Platoon Leader.

40. (U2C5L1:Q2) For in-ranks inspections, platoons increase the space between squads by giving the command to Open Ranks.

Select the option (A-D) that best indicates how a platoon executes "Open Ranks, MARCH."

A) 1st Squad takes 1 Step forward; 2nd Squad stays in place; 3rd Squad takes 2 Steps backwards; ; 4th Squad takes 4 Steps backwards.

B) 1 st Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 2 nd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 3 rd Squad stays in place; 4 th Squad takes 2 Steps backwards.

C) 1st Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 3rd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 4th Squad stays in place.

D) 1st Squad takes 4 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 3rd Squad takes 2 Steps forward ; 4th Squad takes 1 Step forward.

42. (U2C5L1:Q4) You were marching your platoon to the parade field to participate in a ceremony. When you got there, a display was set up at the entrance and it was only wide enough for two of your four squads to march through.

What command should you give to most efficiently get your platoon through the display and onto the parade field?

A) Platoon, HALT. File from the right, MARCH.B) Mark-time, MARCH. Counter-column, MARCH.C) Platoon, HALT. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.D) Mark-time, MARCH. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.

43. (U2C5L1:G1) T or F: Platoons and squads execute the following drills in the same way: Inclining around, marching to the flanks, and changing intervals in lines.

A) TrueB) False

44. (U2C5L1:G2) Name the four basic movements in marching the platoon.

A) Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marchesB) Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a file and reforming, and forming a column of

twos and reformingC) Forming flanks, forming files, forming a column of twos, and reformingD) Changing direction in quick time, mark time, double time, and halt

47. (U2C5L2:Q2) Leaders at all levels are expected to "Set the example" for their subordinates.

Which part of leadership best demonstrates this behavior?

A) CoachB) CounselorC) Role ModelD) Teacher

48. (U2C5L2:Q3) Cadet Meyer was assigned as a squad leader. He knew the squad had some discipline problems before he became squad leader, so he developed a plan before he became squad leader and immediately put it into action.

Of the four steps leaders use to ensure a smooth and successful beginning, which one is he executing as he watches how his new squad reacts?

A) Observe/AssessB) PlanC) ImplementD) Follow-up/Evaluate

49. (U2C5L2:Q4) You just got promoted to squad leader for a squad in another platoon. It was a surprise because the previous squad leader got demoted that morning for poor performance. You don't know any of your new squad members.

What's the first thing you should do as you take over the squad?

A) Make a plan.B) Observe the squad's performance.C) Find out why the previous squad leader got demoted.D) Evaluate the previous squad leader's plan before you implement yours.

50. (U2C5L2:Q5) Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon leader?

A) Keep the company executive officer apprised of the status of the platoon at all times.B) Organize and maintain an effective chain of command and use it to accomplish tasks; work mainly

through the platoon sergeant and team leaders. C) Know all Cadet regulations and ensure that members of the platoon also know and follow them.

D) All of the above.

51. (U2C5L2:Q6) Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon sergeant?

A) Conduct inspections of the platoon at formations.B) Keep the company commander appraised of the status of the platoon at all times.C) Assume control of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader.D) All of the above.

52. (U2C5L2:Q7) Which of the following statements are responsibilities of a team leader?

A) Be thoroughly familiar with individual and squad drill.B) Submit absentee reports to the platoon sergeant or platoon leader.C) Inspect team members during formations and class assemblies to ensure they know what is

required of them.D) Organize and maintain an effective chain of command.

53. (U2C5L2:Q8) Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a squad leader?

A) Develop responsibility and leadership in team leaders.B) Develop a spirit of teamwork within the platoon.C) Form the platoon when prescribed by the platoon leader.D) None of the above.

54. (U2C5L2:Q9) Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon leader?

A) Enforce all orders you receive from superiors without question.B) Develop teamwork so as to instill respect, obedience, and cooperation in the platoon.C) Share with your platoon sergeant complaints you may have about difficult orders.D) Develop a spriit of teamwork within the platoon.

56. (U2C5L6:F2) Where is the balance on the M-1903 rifle?

A) AB) BC) CD) D

57. (U2C5L6:F3) Executing drills with arms does not use the same basic skills you learned in drill without arms.

A) True

B) False

58. (U2C5L6:F4) On the commands of “at ease” or “rest,” where do you keep the butt of the rifle?

A) In your right handB) In your left handC) In placeD) On your shoulder

59. (U2C5L6:Q1) During an inspection, you heard the inspector ask another Cadet to explain the purpose of inspection arms. You didn't hear the answer, but if the inspector asks you later on, what should you say?

A) "To prepare the rifle for inspection."B) "To prepare the rifle, uniform, and Cadet for inspection."C) "To prepare the rifle for inspection and ensure that there are no rounds in the chamber."D) "To prepare the rifle for inspection, ensure that there are rounds in the chamber, and to inspect the

Cadet's uniform and appearance."

60. (U2C5L6:Q2) You are a platoon sergeant and are watching one of your squad leaders conducting drill practice with the M-1903 rifle. She gave the command, "right shoulder, arms" but the squad doesn't move. You are impressed because the order she gave previously was __________.

A) Inspection, arms B) Left shoulder, armsC) Order, armsD) Port, arms

63. (U3C9L4:F1) What is another name for grants-in-aid that are given to a student by a college or university?

A) financial aid

B) tuition

C) scholarships

D) admissions

64. (U3C9L4:Q1) You have been accepted to a state university. You are waiting for financial aid information to see if you will receive any assistance. You have been to the university and met with an advisor who gives you an approved degree plan.

Which of the following should have the least influence on the schedule you make?

A) The degree planB) Extra-curricular activities and athleticsC) A work-study jobD) Your high school GPA

65. (U3C9L4:Q2) You decided that you want to be a mechanic, so you applied and got accepted to a 2-year technical college. In the future, you think you want to get a 4-year degree and be an engineer.

What information should you find out about your technical school to help you reach both goals?

A) The faculty reputationB) AccreditationC) Transfer optionsD) Work-study, internship, and co-op placement opportunities

71. (U3C9L4:F2) All colleges require a four-year degree.

A) TrueB) False

72. (U3C11L5:Q1) You just received your first credit card, so you bought a stereo for $400. Your credit card has an interest rate of 15%, and you decide to make $80 payments each month.

How many months will it take you to pay off?

A) 5 monthsB) 6 monthsC) 7 monthsD) 8 months

77. (U3C11L5:G2) According to NEFE, what is an "A.P.R."?

A) Approved Percentage RateB) Annual Percentage Rate, or the amount it costs you per year to use credit, expressed as a

percentage rateC) Annual Percentage Return (or investment)D) Annual Performance Rate

79. (U3C11L5:G5) According to the NEFE program, how much of your net income or take-home pay should go toward all your loan payments, excluding mortgage?

A) A maximum of 20%B) A maximum of 10%C) A maximum of 25%D) No more than 30%

83. (U5C1L6:F2) True or False. Determining distance on a map isn’t very important when plotting a distant location and determining how to get there.

A) True

B) False

87. (U5C1L6:Q4) You made two tic marks to measure the distance between two points on a map. On the meter/kilometer bar scale the distance covers two sections on the primary scale and three units on the extension scale. How far apart are the two points?

A) 2.3 kilometersB) 23 kilometersC) 23 metersD) 230 meters