NATIONALS REQUIRED INFORMATION
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Orders to the Sentry:
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Take charge of this post and all government property
in view.
2) Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always
on the alert, and observing everything that takes
place within sight or hearing.
3) Report all violations of orders I am instructed to
enforce.
4) Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
guardhouse or the quarterdeck than my own.
5) Quit my post only when properly relieved.
6) Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who
relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer,
command duty officer, officer of the day, officer of
the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch
only.
7) Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8) Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9) Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck
in any case not covered by instructions.
10) Salute all officers, and all colors and standards not
cased.
11) Be especially watchful at night, and during the time
for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my
post and to allow no one to pass without proper
authority.
Principles of Leadership:
1) Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2) Be technically proficient.
3) Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your
actions.
4) Make sound and timely decisions.
5) Set the example.
6) Know your people and look out for their well-being.
7) Keep your workers informed.
8) Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.
9) Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised and
accomplished.
10) Train as a team.
11) Use the full capabilities of your organization.
Navy Chain of Command
President: President Barack Obama
Secretary of Defense: Honorable Chuck Hagel
Secretary of the Navy: Honorable Ray Mabus
Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral Jonathan Greenert
Other Members:
Secretary of State: Honorable John Kerry
Secretary of Treasury: Honorable Jack Lew
Speaker of the House: Honorable John Boehner
Naval Education Training Command: Rear Admiral (Upper
Half) Michael S. White
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: General Martin
Dempsey (ARMY)
Naval Service Training Command: Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
Richard A. Brown
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: MCPO Michael
Stevens
Area 7 Manager: Commander Dirk Hebert
Commandant of the Marine Corps: General Joseph Dunford
Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): CDR William Welp
Naval Science Instructor (NSI): SCPO Wayne Smith
Commanding Officer (CO): C/Lieutenant Commander
Alejandro Reyes
Executive Officer (XO): C/Lieutenant Humza Shareef
Operations Officer (OPS): C/ Lieutenant Junior Grade Nii
Amoo Quaye
Guidon: C/Lieutenant Humza Shareef
Sergeant Major of USMC: Sergeant Major Ronald Green
Vocabulary Words:
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Bulk of Hair – the distance that the mass of the hair protrudes from the scalp.
Uniform - From a combination of two Latin Words, unus and forma, which means “one form"
Uniform of the Day - The uniform your SNSI will direct you to wear on any given day.
Legging - a canvas cloth covering for the leg.
Ascot - a broad neck scarf that is looped under the chin.
Beret - a visor-less usually woolen cap, with a tight headband and a soft full flat top.
Garrison Cap - a visor-less folding cap worn as part of a military uniform.
SDB's - Service Dress Blues
Service Designation Stars - This insignia is used to designate the number of course/years satisfactorily completed in the
NJROTC program.
Precedence - Priority of importance.
Rate – Level of proficiency within an enlisted rating.
Rating – general grouping of enlisted personnel.
Rank – Position of authority among officers.
Officers Rank – official title of an officer.
Promotion – when an officer moves up to the next rank and pay grade.
Advancement – when enlisted personnel move up to the next higher rate in rating specialty.
Pay Grade – level of military pay.
Warrant Officers – Senior specialists
Badge – an emblem or other device displayed on a flag.
Banner – a rectangular flag used by a king, prince, duke, or other noble.
Canton – the four corners of the flag.
Colors – formal flags.
Field – the ground of each division of a flag.
Fly – the edge of a flag farthest from the staff.
Garrison – a large US flag flown at forts.
Halyard – the rope by which a flag is raised on a flagpole.
Hoist – (noun) the edge of a flag nearest the staff; (verb) to raise the staff.
Hoist Rope – the rope by which the flag is flown.
Jack – a flag flown at the bow of warships when anchored.
Mullet – a five pointed star
Staff – a small pole from which a flag is flown.
Storm Flag – a flag flown during inclement weather.
Union – a flag symbolizing the union of countries or states.
Inspection – a checking or testing of an individual against established standards.
Self-Discipline – Correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.
En-Mass – as a whole
Alignment – the dressing of several elements on a straight line.
Assembly Area – a designated location for forming units of platoon size or larger in preparation for a ceremony.
Arms – any type of weapon.
Base – the element on which a movement is regulated.
Cadence – a rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.
Center – the middle element of a formation with an odd number of elements.
Ceremony – a formal military formation designated to observe a specific occasion.
Column – a formation in which elements are placed one behind the other.
Commander of Troops (COT) – the senior cadet taking part in the ceremony.
Depth – the space from head to rear of an element or a formation.
Distance – the space between elements.
Double time – cadence at 180 steps (36 inches) per minute.
Element – a unit that is part of a larger unit.
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File – a single column of cadets one behind the other.
Flank – the right or left extremity of a unit.
Formation – arrangement of elements.
Guide – the individual upon whom a formation regulates its march.
Interval – The lateral space between elements on the same line.
Line – a formation in which the elements are side by side of each other.
Line of March – The line in which individuals or units are to march on.
Pace- the length of a full step in quick time, 30 inches.
Parade – a ceremony that involves the movement of marching units.
Piece – an individual firearm.
Quick Time – Cadence 112 to 120 steps per minute. Normal cadence for drill events.
Rank – a line of cadets placed side by side.
Slow Time – 60 steps per minute, used for funerals only.
Snap - an immediate response for a command.
Step – the distance from heel to heel between the feet of the marching individual.
Unit Leader – individual who is drilling the unit.
Inflection – the rise and fall in pitch, the tone changes of the voice.
Uniform:
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Cover and Slacks are Navy Blue.
Shirt is Khaki.
Shoes are Black.
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Undershirt is a white V-neck or Crew Neck
Black Relaxed fit jacket must be zipped at least ¾ of
the way up.
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Ribbons – ¼ inches above left breast
pocket, centered.
Name Tag – ¼ inches above right breast
pocket, centered.
Hair must be tapered upwards and
outwards no greater than ¾ of an inch.
Hair cannot be longer than 2 inches.
Neat and Closely trimmed mustache.
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J-Bar- 1 7/8 of an inch centered above the
left collar tip.
Rate/Rank- 1 7/8 of an inch centered above
the right collar tip centered.
Fouled Anchor/Rank on the Garrison Cap –
2 in. from fore crease, 1 ½ inches from brim.
Medals – ¼ inch below ribbons
Stars – ¼ inch above ribbons. (Stars are
3/8ths of an inch diagonally in size, 5
pointed star)
Bulk of hair cannot extend 2 inches.
Females
Ribbons – 6 ¼ inches below the left
shoulder seam centered.
Name Tag – 6 ¼ inches below the right
shoulder seam centered.
No more than 3 medals may be worn in each row side by side, or 5 medals when overlapping.
PFT
(a)Ribbon – Satisfactory
Ribbons that can be worn upside down:
Distinguished Cadet, Physical Fitness, Unit Service,
(b)Bronze Lamp – Good
Color Guard
(c)Silver Lamp –Excellent
(d)Gold Lamp – Outstanding
Awards
1ST – RIBBON
2ND- 1 BRONZE STAR
3RD- 2 BRONZE STARS
4TH – 1 SILVER STAR
 NJROTC Patch – top edge must be 1 inch below the
left shoulder seam centered.
Depicts a Ship, Eagle, and Anchor (S.E.A.)
SHIP – USS CONSTITUTION
5TH – 2 SILVER STARS
6TH – 1 GOLD STAR
7TH- 2 GOLD STARS
8TH – 3 GOLD STARS
FLAGS – UNION JACK, COMMISSIONING PENNANT, NATIONAL
ENSIGN
STARS – 2 WORLD WARS
Dates:
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Measurements of Flags:
Birthday of the Navy – 13 Oct 1775
Birthday of the Army – 14 June 1775
Birthday of the Marine Corps – 10 November 1775
Birthday of the Air Force – 18 September 1947
Storm – 9ft X 5ft
Post – 19ft X 10ft
Garrison – 38ft X 20ft
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The two types of parades are Ceremonial and Street parades.
The types of ceremonies are: Reviews, Decorations, Parades, Funerals and Special Ceremonies
The types of commands are: Preparatory command, command of execution, combined command, and supplementary
commands.
The four positions of rest are: Rest, Parade Rest, At Ease, and Fall Out.
The parts of a guidon are: lower ferrule, upper ferrule, spear head, and identification flag.
Spear Head – 8 ft pole (3x5ft flags)
Battle Axe – on a 9 ½ ft pole (5x7ft flags)
Truk – the gold ball on top of certain guidon poles (outdoor poles in which houses a pulley system to raise and lower the
flag)
Other:
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The Grand Marshall organizes and directs street parades.
The Cadet Field Manual was developed to mirror the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual (MCDCM)
The purpose of a formation is to build unit cohesion and spirit de corps.
The diaphragm is the most important muscle in breathing and calling commands.
Turning a color guard (instead of to the rear) requires the command “Counter-March, March”. “Right (Left) Turn, March”
for turning movements.
Close March closes the interval between individuals to 4 inches.
The sword is a symbol of authority and badge of office.
The etiquette of the sword is called “the manual of the sword”
The sword salute is probably of Crusader Origin.
The most serious breach of sword etiquette is dropping the sword when making a sword salute.
The Sword is carried in the scabbard.
The purpose of military drill is to enable the leader to move his/her unit from one place to another in a standard orderly
manner.
TTO shall be called when you or the NSI experiences apprehension concerning training safety.
The military uniform is a symbol of the nation’s defense forces.
Wearing the uniform is a matter of personal pride.
The national flag is also called the “National Ensign” or “Ensign”.
Colors are never to touch the deck.
Ceremonial hoisting and lowering of the national ensign are at 0800(revile) and sunset (retreat), respectively.
The platoon commander is posted 6 paces from the platoon. The MPO is posted 3 paces from the platoon.
Rules of Nines: Used to determine the severity of burns.
Location of NETC: Pensacola, Florida.
Location of NSTC: Great Lakes, Illinois.
Orienteering: Originated in Scandinavia; Compass used is the Silva Type 7.
Colors of Orienteering: Blue, Black, Brown, Green and Red.