SFC-MSG Study Guide:

 

Drill and Ceremony:

 

1. What is the pace of march at the command of “quick time, march” and “double time, march?”

 

• Quick time - 120 steps per minute, Double time - 180 steps per minute.

 

2.Generally, to whom is a salute rendered?

 

• All commissioned and warrant officers

 

3. What music honors the flag as it is lowered in the evening?

 

• “To the Colors”

 

4. When conducting drill for a platoon or squad, what is the position of the leader?

 

• To the left of the formation and centered.

 

5. What foot is the command of execution given for “Left flank, march?”

 

• Left foot

 

6. What action does the right file take during marching when the command “Eyes, right” is given?

 

• Looks straight ahead

 

7. When giving the commands while not facing your unit, commands should be given over which shoulder?

 

• Right shoulder

 

 

8. Cadence is called on which foot while marching in a unit?

• Left foot

 

9. What is the correct position to assume during the playing of the National Anthem when in uniform indoors?

 

• Position of attention

 

Leadership:

 

1.Name the three approaches to counseling

 

• Directive, nondirective, and combined

2.What is synergy

 

• Synergy is when you and your team members cooperate together and create better results than they could get working alone

 

3.What are five key elements to active listening? 

 

• Eye contact, body posture, head nods, facial expressions, and verbal expressions. 

 

4.What are the four basic points for principled, centered negotiations? 

 

• People, interest, options and criteria. 

 

5.Describe the participating style of leadership. 

 

• A leader asks for input from subordinates that makes the final decision. 

 

6.List the four step planning process. 

 

• Define the objective, study the current situation, list and examine all courses of action, select a course of action that will best help achieve the objective. 

 

7.Define the term motivation 

 

• The process of giving others the will to do something.

 

8. What are the four known traits?

 

•  Judgment, knowledge, Tack, and selflessness.

 

9. What are the 4 BE Traits?

 

• bearing, dependability, endurance and enthusiasm.

 

10. What are the two DO traits?

 

•  Decisiveness and justice 

 

First Aid:

 

1. Define first aid.

 

• Immediate care given to an injured or sick individual until qualified medical treatment is administered.

 

2. What does the acronym CPR stand for?

 

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

 

3. What are “pressure points?”

 

• Locations on the body where arteries are close to the surface and a pulse may be felt.

 

4. How far above the wound should a tourniquet be positioned?

 

• Two to four inches, but not over a joint.

 

5. How do you treat a victim with an open abdominal wound whose visceral organs are exposed?

 

• Apply dressing loosely without forcing organs back into the body.

 

6. What is the treatment for minor hypothermia?

 

• Rewarm the victim’s body evenly and without delay.

 

7. How do you treat someone with heat cramps?

 

• Move the victim into shade, loosen clothing, and give the casualty water to drink.

 

8. What is a potable liquid?

 

• Any fluid which is drinkable.

 

9. How do you remove a stinger from a bee sting injury?

 

• Scrape the skin’s surface with a knife or fingernail.

 

10. Define the term “dehydration.”

 

• The condition that results when fluids are lost from the body and not replaced.

 

Flags and Guidons:

1. What is the correct terminology for the height and width of a flag?

 

• Height- Hoist

• Width- Fly

 

2. Where should the stars (union) of the Flag be Placed on a casket, during a military funeral?

 

• Over the left shoulder

 

3. When two or more nation’s flags are displayed, how should they be flown?

 

• Must be the same size and flown at the same height

 

4. What is the position of the national colors when carried with other flags?

 

• On the left of the other flags

 

5. How is the flag placed at half staff?

 

• Raise the flag all the way up and lower to half staff, when lowering raise it all the way up then lower.

 

6.Where would the guidon bearer be located in a formation at a standstill?

 

• 1 step to the left and forward of the commander 

 

7.where would the guidon bearer be located in a formation whilst marching?

 

•  Centered and 5 steps ahead of  and in front of the formation.

 

Government:

1. Which amendment to the constitution prevents “excessive” or unreasonable bail, fines, and punishments?

 

• Eighth. 

 

2. Who has the right to declare war?

 

• Congress.

 

3.What does the Sixth (6th) Amendment guarantee U.S. citizens?

 

• Prompt and public trial by jury.

 

4.What determines the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives?

 

• The size of its population.

 

5.Which amendment states that birth and naturalization are two ways of becoming a U.S. citizen?

 

• The Fourteenth (14th) Amendment.

 

Uniform and Appearance:

1. Where is the name tag located on the male Class A uniform?

 

• Centered on the right pocket flap between the top of the button and top of the pocket flap.

 

2. Where is the name tag located on the female Class A uniform?

 

• Centered on the right side of the jacket even with the top of the button or up to two inches above.

 

3. When is the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) worn? 

 

• They are worn at summer camp and for participation on special teams.

 

4. What is a chevron?

 

• It is the inverted V shape that appears on enlisted ranks.

 

General Knowledge:

 

1. What does LET stand for?

 

• Leadership, Education, and Training.

 

2. Who was the most decorated soldier in WWII?

 

• Audie Murphy

 

3. Who conducts drill for the company when the Company Commander is not available?

 

• The First Sergeant.

 

4.Who is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?

 

• The Honorable Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

 

5.What happened on December 7, 1941?

 

• The attack on Pearl Harbor.

 

6.What forces did the U.S. and its allies defeat in Operation Dessert Storm?

 

• Iraq.

 

7.What are all males obligated to do within two months of their eighteenth birthday?

 

• Sign-up for selective service