Walk in a military manner taking the most direct route until you are centered three steps in front of the President of the Promotion Board.
Salute and report, “(MSG), Cadet (your last name) reporting to the President of the Board as ordered.” Do not drop your salute until the President of the Board drops his/her salute.
ANSWERING THE QUESTION
Address the person
OFFICER (MALE) Sir
OFFICER (FEMALE) Ma’am
C/CSM Command Sergeant Major (CSM or SGT Major)
C/1SGT First Sergeant
C/MSGT Sergeant
C/SFC Sergeant
C/SSGT Sergeant
C/SGT Sergeant
Repeat the question.
Answer the question.
EXAMPLES
Cadet Tan, what is the first objective of JROTC?
Sir, the first objective of JROTC is good citizenship and patriotism.
Cadet Tan, what is a directive?
Sergeant – Major, a directive is an oral order given by a commander to direct or cause a subordinate leader to lead an element or take action.
Cadet Tan, what is a map?
First Sergeant, a map is a line drawing to scale of a portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above.
EXITING THE BOARD
Once all questions have been asked and the President says that you are allowed to leave, stand at attention, salute the President, wait for them to return your salute, sound off with a loud and thunderous “Cowboys,” and exit the classroom in the most direct route possible.
