Academic Knowledge

General Military Knowledge

Required Knowledge for Inspections

The Core Values of the Navy and NJROTC: Honor, Courage, Commitment

Orders to the Sentry (Sir/Ma’am, the nth order to the sentry is (order), sir/ma’am.)

1. 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 any post more distant from the guard house or 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 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 Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. Salute all officers and 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 allow no one to pass without proper authority.

International Phonetic Alphabet

A = Alpha B = Bravo C = Charlie D = Delta E = Echo F = Foxtrot G = Golf H = Hotel I = India J = Juliet K = Kilo L = Lima M = Mike N = November O = Oscar P = Papa Q = Quebec R = Romeo S = Sierra T = Tango U = Uniform V = Victor W = Whiskey X = X – Ray Y = Yankee Z = Zulu

Uniform Regulations

Relaxed Fit Jacket

NJROTC patch 1” below the left shoulder seam

All jackets and coats must be zipped at least ¾ of the way up

Undershirt

Plain white crew neck or Vneck tshirt with all uniforms

Garrison Cap

Lowest point 1” above eyebrows

Stowed under the belt on right or left side of uniform when indoors

Necktie

Onepiece, black, handtied necktie worn when required

Fourinhand, half Windsor or Windsor knot

Bottom of tie hands within 1” of the top of the belt buckle

Does not cover belt buckle

No more than 3¼” wide

Tie Tack/Clasp

Plain gold (NJROTC bar may be used)

Aligned between 3rd and 4th button from neck

Socks

Black plain knit or rib knit socks

Insignias & Devices

NAVY SERVICE UNIFORM

Patch

Left sleeve on all uniforms

Midway between front and rear of sleeve

Top edge 1” below the shoulder seem

Eagle: United States, Ship: USS Constellation, Anchor: maritime tradition

GARRISON COVER

Anchor

Centered on left

2” from front, 1½” from bottom

Rate/Rank Centered on right

2” from front, 1½” from bottom

MISC. KNOWLEDGE

Birthday of the Navy Oct 13, 1775

Birthday of the Marine Corps Nov 10, 1775

Position of Attention

Heels on line and touching, Feet at a 45° angle, Palms in board, fingers curled, thumbs along trouser seams, Head back, chest out, Eyes to the front, and Mouth closed.

Chain of Command

Commander In Chief-President Joseph Biden

Vice President-Honorable Kamala Harris

Speaker of the House of Representatives-Honorable Nancy Pelosi

Secretary of Defense-Honorable Anthony Blinken

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-General Mark Milley

Secretary of the Navy-Honorable Carlos Del Toro

Commandant of the Marine Corps-General David Berger

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps-Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black

Chief of Naval Operations-Admiral Michael Gilday

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy-MCPO Navy Russell Smith

Naval Education and Training Command-Rear Admiral Peter Garvin

Naval Service Training Command-Rear Admiral Jennifer Couture

Director of the NJROTC Program-Dr. Tim Daseler

NJROTC Area 12 Manager-Commander Jonathan Shaw

Senior Naval Science Instructor-Vacant

Naval Science Instructor-MSgt Smith

Company Commanding Officer-c/LCDR Chasity Arnold

Company Executive Officer-c/LT Marco Contreras