TX-083 AFJROTC Promotion Exam
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This is the TX-083 AFJROTC Standardized Promotion Exam for advancement of rank. It is required of all cadets wishing to advance in rank through the earned promotion system. It has 100 questions in a multiple-choice format. Some questions may have more than one correct answer, so check all that apply. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
- 1.What is Dickinson High School's unit identifier?
- A.
AFJROTC
- B.
TX-083
- C.
DHS
- D.
Aerospace Science
- E.
Dickinson AFJROTC
- 2.What does A.F.J.R.O.T.C stand for?
- A.
Air Force Junior Recruitment Office Texas City
- B.
Air Force Junior Recruiting Office Training Corps
- C.
Air Force Junior Recruiting Officer Training Course
- D.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Course
- E.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
- 3.
- A.
To recruit members to join the military
- B.
To develop students into young officers
- C.
To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community
- D.
To develop citizens of character
- E.
To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving in the U.S. Air Force
- 4.When was the United States Air Force born?
- A.
December 7, 1941
- B.
June 6, 1944
- C.
September 18, 1947
- D.
June 15, 1978
- E.
October 1, 1987
- 5.What are the Air Force Core Values? (Check all that apply)
- A.
Integrity First
- B.
Service First
- C.
Service Before Self
- D.
I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tolerate those among us who do
- E.
Excellence in all we do
- 6.In a typical AFJROTC hierarchy, what is the level just below a WING?
- A.
Group
- B.
Organization
- C.
Flight
- D.
Squadron
- E.
Detail
- 7.In a typical AFJROTC hierarchy, what is the level just below a GROUP?
- A.
Wing
- B.
Flight
- C.
Squadron
- D.
Detail
- E.
Element
- 8.In a typical AFJROTC hierarchy, what is just above a CADET?
- A.
Wing
- B.
Flight
- C.
Element
- D.
Squadron
- E.
Group
- 9.In a typical AFJROTC hierarchy, what is just below a SQUADRON?
- A.
Group
- B.
Squadron
- C.
Element
- D.
Detail
- E.
Flight
- 10.In a typical AFJROTC hierarchy, what is just below a FLIGHT?
- A.
Squadron
- B.
Group
- C.
Detail
- D.
Element
- E.
Flight
- 11.What is the highest AFJROTC cadet rank?
- A.
Cadet Airman Basic
- B.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
- C.
Colonel
- D.
Cadet Colonel
- E.
Cadet General
- 12.What is the minimum authorized rank for a FIRST SERGEANT?
- A.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- C.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
- D.
Cadet Sergeant
- E.
Cadet Colonel
- 13.What is the minimum authorized rank for a FIELD GRADE OFFICER?
- A.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- C.
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- D.
Cadet 1st Lieutenant
- E.
Cadet Major
- 14.What is the maximum authorized rank for a FLIGHT COMMANDER?
- A.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
- C.
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- D.
Cadet Captain
- E.
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
- 15.What specialized training must a cadet attend before being considered for a promotion to Cadet 2nd Lieutenant?
- A.
Summer Leadership School
- B.
Cadet Training Academy
- C.
Cadet Officer Training School
- D.
Cadet Squadron Officer School
- E.
Cadet Lieutenant Development School
- 16.In TX-083, who does the element leader report directly to? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
Senior Element Leader
- B.
Flight Sergeant
- C.
Flight Commander (if there is no Flight Sergeant)
- D.
Operations Officer
- E.
Squadron Commander
- 17.In TX-083, who do the competitive and performance teams' commanders report directly to?
- A.
Group Commander
- B.
Operations Squadron Commander
- C.
Mission Support Squadron Commander
- D.
Executive Officer
- E.
Command Chief Master Sergeant
- 18.What is the permanent rank of an AS-2 (Second-year Cadet)?
- A.
Cadet Airman
- B.
Cadet Airman 1st Class
- C.
Cadet Senior Airman
- D.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
- E.
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- 19.Who is the final approval authority for all promotions/job changes?
- A.
The respective Flight Commander
- B.
The Operations Officer
- C.
The Squadron Commander
- D.
The Aerospace Science Instructor
- E.
The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
- 20.What is the most important thing that all Cadet Officers are expected to maintain?
- A.
Their military bearing
- B.
Their uniform
- C.
Passing grade in AFJROTC
- D.
Passing grades in all Dickinson High School courses
- E.
Their sense of pride and accomplishment
- 21.What is the AFJROTC equivalent rank to the pay grade of E-7?
- A.
Cadet Senior Airman
- B.
Cadet Technical Sergeant
- C.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- D.
Cadet Senior Master Sergeant
- E.
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- 22.What is the AFJROTC equivalent rank to the pay grade of E-9?
- A.
Cadet Technical Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- C.
Cadet Senior Master Sergeant
- D.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
- E.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant of the Corps
- 23.What is the AFJROTC equivalent rank to the pay grade of O-1?
- A.
Cadet Airman Basic
- B.
Cadet Airman
- C.
Cadet Airman 1st Class
- D.
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- E.
Cadet 1st Lieutenant
- 24.What is the pay grade of a Staff Sergeant?
- A.
E-1
- B.
E-5
- C.
E-6
- D.
O-1
- E.
O-6
- 25.What is the pay grade of an Airman Basic?
- A.
E-0
- B.
E-1
- C.
E-2
- D.
E-3
- E.
E-4
- 26.What is the pay grade of a Senior Master Sergeant?
- A.
E-5
- B.
E-6
- C.
E-7
- D.
E-8
- E.
E-9
- 27.What is the pay grade of an Airman 1st Class?
- A.
E-1
- B.
E-2
- C.
E-3
- D.
O-1
- E.
O-2
- 28.What is the pay grade for a 1st Lieutenant?
- A.
E-1
- B.
E-2
- C.
E-3
- D.
O-1
- E.
O-2
- 29.What is the pay grade for a Colonel?
- A.
O-6
- B.
E-6
- C.
O-5
- D.
E-5
- E.
O-4
- 30.What is the next rank above Cadet Senior Airman?
- A.
Staff Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
- C.
Cadet Master Sergeant
- D.
Cadet Major Sergeant
- E.
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
- 31.What is the next rank above Captain?
- A.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
- B.
Cadet Major
- C.
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
- D.
Major
- E.
Colonel
- 32.What is the lowest rank in the USAF?
- A.
Airman Basic
- B.
Airman
- C.
Airman 3rd Class
- D.
Cadet Airman Basic
- E.
Cadet Colonel
- 33.What is the highest rank in the USAF?
- A.
Cadet Colonel
- B.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
- C.
General
- D.
Colonel
- E.
Chief Master Sergeant
- 34.What is the Universal Military Time (UMT) for 1:00 a.m.?
- A.
0100
- B.
1100
- C.
0001
- D.
0010
- E.
1101
- 35.What is the Universal Military time (UMT) for 6:00 a.m.?
- A.
0006
- B.
0060
- C.
0600
- D.
1600
- E.
6000
- 36.What is the UMT for 12:00 p.m.?
- A.
1200
- B.
0012
- C.
0200
- D.
1212
- E.
2400
- 37.What is the UMT for 4:00 p.m.?
- A.
0040
- B.
0400
- C.
1400
- D.
1600
- E.
2400
- 38.What is the equivalent time for 1900 UMT?
- A.
9:00 a.m.
- B.
19:00 a.m.
- C.
9:00 p.m.
- D.
7:00 p.m.
- E.
7:00 a.m.
- 39.What is the equivalent time for 2200 UMT?
- A.
2:00 a.m.
- B.
2:00 p.m.
- C.
12:00 a.m.
- D.
10:00 a.m.
- E.
10:00 p.m.
- 40.What is the UMT for 12:00 a.m.?
- A.
0000
- B.
1200
- C.
2400
- D.
2012
- E.
1212
- 41.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "A"?
- A.
Alfa
- B.
Aldalfa
- C.
Adam
- D.
Alan
- E.
Alpa
- 42.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "K"?
- A.
Kettle
- B.
Kibble
- C.
Kilo
- D.
Kind
- E.
Knight
- 43.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "M"?
- A.
Man
- B.
Milk
- C.
Mind
- D.
Mike
- E.
Mend
- 44.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "R"?
- A.
Rory
- B.
Romulan
- C.
Romeo
- D.
Rutabaga
- E.
Romero
- 45.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "U"?
- A.
Unibrow
- B.
Uniform
- C.
Uvula
- D.
Ukulele
- E.
Under
- 46.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "T"?
- A.
Tango
- B.
Technical
- C.
Tree
- D.
Triple
- E.
Triad
- 47.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "C"?
- A.
Chapped
- B.
Chump
- C.
Champ
- D.
Charles
- E.
Charlie
- 48.What is the international phonetic pronounciation of the letter "Z"?
- A.
Zulu
- B.
Zebra
- C.
Zuzu
- D.
Zoo
- E.
Zoobedoobedoo
- 49.What are the three classifications of drill commands? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Informational
- B.
Preparatory
- C.
Previous
- D.
Execution
- E.
Formal
- 50.In the drill command "Column Right, March", "Column Right" is what type of command?
- A.
Informational
- B.
Preparatory
- C.
Previous
- D.
Execution
- E.
Formal
- 51.What is the only command you can be given from the position of Parade Rest?
- A.
Attention
- B.
Fall In
- C.
Dismissed
- D.
Rest
- E.
Ready Front
- 52.What is the proper way to call "Attention" in the Air Force/AFJROTC?
- A.
Attention!
- B.
A-Ten-Shun!
- C.
A-Ten-Hut!
- D.
Ten-Hut!
- E.
Tench-Hut!
- 53.In the drill command "Saber Team, Draw, Sabers", what type of command is "Saber Team"?
- A.
Informational
- B.
Preparatory
- C.
Previous
- D.
Execution
- E.
Formal
- 54.Given that there are 4 elements, how many steps does the 3rd element take in the command, "Open Ranks, March"
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
- E.
4
- 55.What is the purpose of "Change Step?"
- A.
To change the entire formation from marching with the left foot to marching with the right foot
- B.
To increase the pace
- C.
To decrease the pace
- D.
To go back from half-step to a full-step
- E.
A way to get back in step when you discover you are out of step with the formation
- 56.When can you use the command "As You Were?"
- A.
To put the formation back into the previous position when you make a mistake
- B.
To countermand a preparatory command before the command of execution is given
- C.
To put the formation "at ease"
- D.
To silence the formation when they are talking too loud or when not permitted
- E.
Another way of saying, "Carry On."
- 57.Where is the Base Element normally positioned while marching?
- A.
To the extreme Right
- B.
To the extreme Left
- C.
In front of the formation
- D.
In the rear of the formation
- E.
There is no such thing as the base element
- 58.In a formation, who sets the pace and alignment while marching? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
Guide
- B.
Guidon
- C.
Base Element Leader if a Guide isn't present
- D.
Flight Commander
- E.
Flight Sergeant
- 59.How far apart are the insides of the heels in the position of "Parade Rest?"
- A.
10 inches
- B.
12 inches
- C.
18 inches
- D.
24 inches
- E.
It is different for everyone based on your leg length
- 60.After the command "Column Half Right, March," when does the inside element resume marching in 24-inch steps?
- A.
After the command, "Forward, March"
- B.
Immediately after the turn
- C.
When everyone in their element catches up after the turn
- D.
When everyone in their rank catches up after the turn
- E.
After the entire formation has completed the turn
- 61.You are in uniform watching a parade when a Color Guard approaches you. What are your actions?
- A.
Come to the position of Attention
- B.
Come to the position of Attention and place your hand over your heart
- C.
Come to the position of Attention and salute
- D.
Mimic the actions of the Color Guard
- E.
No actions are required
- 62.You are a member of a formation, and an officer in uniform (active duty, retired, or cadet) approaches. What are your actions?
- A.
Come to the position of Attention
- B.
Come to the position of Attention and salute
- C.
Mimic the actions of the officer
- D.
Follow the orders of the formation leader
- E.
No actions are required
- 63.Same situation as the previous question, but this time you are now in charge of the formation. What are your actions this time?
- A.
Come to the position of Attention
- B.
Come to the position of Attention and salute
- C.
Come to the position of Attention, order the formation to Attention, and salute the officer
- D.
Come to the position of Attention, order the formation to Attention, and then order the formation to "Present, Arms"
- E.
No actions are required
- 64.May you wear sunglasses while in a military formation?
- A.
Yes, but they must be conservative
- B.
Yes, but they must only be silver, gold, brown, or black
- C.
Yes, but only if everyone is wearing a similar style
- D.
No, eyeglasses and sunglasses are not permitted in a formation
- E.
No eyeglasses, except prescription eyeglasses, will be worn in a military formation
- 65.On which finger may you not wear a ring while in uniform?
- A.
Pinky
- B.
Middle
- C.
Index
- D.
Thumb
- E.
There are no restrictions on which finger rings may be worn
- 66.If a female has multiple ear piercings, where must the earring (if worn) be placed?
- A.
In the holes closest to the ear opening
- B.
In any of the holes in the lower earlobe
- C.
In the largest holes of the earlobe (if they are different-sized)
- D.
Females may wear multiple earrings, as long as they are conservative
- E.
There are no restrictions on where the single earring may be positioned
- 67.You are wearing the AFJROTC uniform and walking down the street when your phone rings or someone texts you. What may you do?
- A.
Ignore the call/text. You are not allowed to answer a cell phone in uniform
- B.
Answer the call/text, but make it brief.
- C.
Answer the call/text. There are no restrictions on phone use in uniform.
- D.
Answer the call/text, but you must stop walking.
- E.
Answer the call/text, but you must hold the phone in your left hand so that you are still able to salute if necessary.
- 68.The nametag is placed precisely where on the Service Coat?
- A.
Grounded and centered over the right pocket
- B.
Grounded and centered over the left pocket
- C.
Bottom edge of nametag is even with bottom edge of ribbons, and centered between lapel and coat button
- D.
Bottom edge of nametag is even with top edge of welt pocket, and centered between lapel and right arm seam
- E.
Bottom edge of nametag is even with top edge of welt pocket, and centered between lapel and left arm seam
- 69.What is the Air Force policy on wearing of necklaces while in uniform?
- A.
You may wear a small, conservative necklace that does not exceed six inches in length
- B.
You may not wear any necklaces at all, exposed nor concealed
- C.
Necklaces may not be visible at any time. If worn, they must be concealed under a collar or undershirt
- 70.Which direction does the tip of the belt face on a female's uniform?
- A.
To the left
- B.
To the right
- C.
Left or right... it is the wearer's choice
- D.
Belts are not worn on the female uniform
- 71.How far above the nametag do you place another badge (such as KHAS or AEF)?
- A.
1/4 inch
- B.
1/2 inch
- C.
1 inch
- D.
1 1/4 inches
- E.
1 1/2 inches
- 72.Males' hair cannot be longer than how many inches at the termination point?
- A.
1/4 inch
- B.
1/2 inch
- C.
1 inch
- D.
1 1/4 inches
- E.
1 1/2 inches
- 73.Females hair cannot be greater than how many inches in bulk?
- A.
1/2 inch
- B.
1 inch
- C.
1 1/2 inches
- D.
2 inches
- E.
3 inches
- 74.What side are shoulder cords worn on the uniform?
- A.
Right
- B.
Left
- C.
Either
- D.
Both, but the higher priority cord is on the right
- E.
Neither, shoulder cords are not authorized
- 75.The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized the first JROTC units. However, in 1911, an Army Lieutenant organized the first JROTC unit. Where was that unit located?
- A.
Austin, Texas
- B.
Plattsburg, New York
- C.
Brownsville, Tenessee
- D.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
- E.
Annapolis, Maryland
- 76.The Army Lieutenant that organized that first unit is considered to be the "Father of JROTC." What was his name?
- A.
Lt. Daniel A. Bonner
- B.
Lt. Edwin O. Stiers
- C.
Lt. Edgar R. Steevers
- D.
Lt. Steve D. Edwards
- E.
Lt. David A. Blocker
- 77.What is considered the "Position of Honor?"
- A.
The front
- B.
The rear
- C.
The left
- D.
The right
- E.
On top
- 78.How should the American flag be raised?
- A.
Slowly and ceremoniously
- B.
Briskly
- C.
After all other flags have been raised
- D.
As fast as possible
- 79.Flags are also referred to as what?
- A.
Sheets
- B.
Rags
- C.
Colors
- D.
Cloths
- E.
Heralds
- 80.Who is the Group Commander?
- A.
C/Col Adam Nall
- B.
C/Lt Col Jeana Clinger
- C.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- D.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- E.
Capt Craig Metz
- 81.Who is the Operations Squadron Commander?
- A.
C/Col Adam Nall
- B.
C/Lt Col Jeana Clinger
- C.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- D.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- E.
Capt Craig Metz
- 82.Who is the Mission Support Squadron Commander?
- A.
C/Col Adam Nall
- B.
C/Lt Col Jeana Clinger
- C.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- D.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- E.
Capt Craig Metz
- 83.Who is the Group Executive Officer?
- A.
C/Lt Col Jeana Clinger
- B.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- C.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- D.
C/Capt Abigail Dickson
- E.
Capt Craig Metz
- 84.Who is the Color Guard Commander?
- A.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- B.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- C.
C/Capt Abigail Dickson
- D.
C/A1C Zachery Brown
- E.
C/A1C Joe Schmo
- 85.Who is the Drill Team Commander?
- A.
C/Maj Brooke Harris
- B.
C/Capt Abigail Dickson
- C.
C/A1C Brian Holbrook
- D.
C/A1C Zachery Brown
- E.
C/A1C Joe Schmo
- 86.Who is the Rocketry Commander?
- A.
C/Maj Morgan Bellis
- B.
C/Capt Abigail Dickson
- C.
C/A1C Zachery Brown
- D.
C/A1C Brian Holbrook
- E.
C/A1C Severa Salazar
- 87.Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces?
- A.
President Barack H. Obama
- B.
Secretary Robert M. Gates
- C.
Secretary Leon E. Panetta
- D.
Secretary Michael B. Donley
- E.
Admiral Michael Mullen
- 88.Who is the Secretary of Defense?
- A.
Secretary Robert M. Gates
- B.
Secretary Leon E. Panetta
- C.
General Martin Dempsey
- D.
General Norton A. Schwartz
- E.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr.
- 89.Who is the Secretary of the Air Force?
- A.
Secretary Leon E. Panetta
- B.
Secretary Michael B. Donley
- C.
General Martin Dempsey
- D.
General Norton A. Schwartz
- E.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr.
- 90.Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
- A.
Secretary Michael B. Donley
- B.
General Martin Dempsey
- C.
General Norton A. Schwartz
- D.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr.
- E.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen
- 91.Who is the Air Force Chief of Staff?
- A.
General Martin Dempsey
- B.
General Mark A. Welsh III
- C.
General Norton Schwartz
- D.
General Edward A. Rice Jr.
- E.
Lt General David Fadok
- 92.Who is Commander of Air Education and Training Command?
- A.
General Martin Dempsey
- B.
General Edward A. Rice, Jr.
- C.
Lt General David Fadok
- D.
Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy
- E.
Brigidier General Robert Thomas
- 93.Who is the Commander of Air University?
- A.
General Edward A. Rice
- B.
Lt General Parker W. Northrup III
- C.
Lt General David Fadok
- D.
Brigidier General Robert Thomas
- E.
Colonel Matt Anderer
- 94.Who is the Commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development?
- A.
Lt General Parker W. Northrup III
- B.
Lt General David Fadok
- C.
Brigidier General Robert Thomas
- D.
Colonel Matt Anderer
- E.
Colonel Harlan Sanders
- 95.Who is the Director of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps?
- A.
Lt General David Fadok
- B.
Brigidier General Robert Thomas
- C.
Colonel Harlan Sanders
- D.
Colonel Matt Anderer
- E.
Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy
- 96.What position does Ms. Vicki Mims hold?
- A.
Director, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
- B.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
- C.
Superintendant of Schools, Dickinson Independent School District
- D.
Principal, Dickinson High School
- E.
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
- 97.Who is the principal of Dickinson High School?
- A.
Ms. Kellie M. Shotwell
- B.
Mrs. Kellie M. Edmundson
- C.
Ms. Billye Smith
- D.
Mrs. Brandy Babcock
- E.
Ms. Susan Ross
- 98.What position does Capt Craig C. Metz hold?
- A.
Director, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
- B.
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
- C.
Aerospace Science Instructor
- D.
AFJROTC Aviation Instructor
- E.
USAF B-52 Radar Navigator
- 99.What position does MSgt Rory W. Brack hold?
- A.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
- B.
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
- C.
Aerospace Science Instructor
- D.
AFJROTC Drill and Ceremonies Instructor
- E.
USAF NCOIC Customer Support
- 100.Capt Craig C. Metz and MSgt Rory W. Brack hold what status in the United States Air Force?
- A.
Active Duty
- B.
Reserve
- C.
National Guard
- D.
Retired
- E.
Former
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