NS1 Guide to NJROTC

Inspection:

1. When the inspector gets into position say the following, Sir, Good (Morning/Afternoon) Sir, Cadet (Rank) (Last Name) Standing by for inspection Sir.

2. The inspector will ask you questions (about things you should've learned in NJROTC), answer with a loud clear voice. (If you get it wrong it will still sound like you're confident with your answer which they might not put points off for having it wrong because you used a loud and clear voice)

3. If you do not know something say, "Sir/Ma'am this cadet does not know but will find out Sir/Ma'am."

Things that an inspector will look for during an inspection:

1. Does everything look like it is in the right place and worn correctly?

2. Does the cadet display good posture?

3. Is the cap clean, neat, positioned correctly?

5. Is the cadet's face and hair clean and groomed properly?

6. Are the trousers/skirts, shirts, etc. clean, pressed, fit properly and in good repair?

7. Are the shoes shined and in good repair?

8. Are the ribbons and/or awards/medals correct (having been earned), worn in the proper order of precedence and properly positioned on the uniform?

9. Are the Service Designations (stars) positioned properly?

10. Is the aiguillette worn on the correct shoulder?

11. Is the cadet wearing unauthorized jewelry?

12. Has the cadet tied the necktie correctly?

Inspection Tips:

1. No inspecting officers inspect the same way.

2. Make sure there are no loose strings on your uniform.

3. Make sure your uniform down the the last detail is clean.

4. Some inspectors may act as though they want to see their face in the reflection from your "spit shined" shoes.

Drill (Marching):

1. If the platoon is on a to the rear march and the platoon is marching backwards, and they say a command other than "to the rear march" or "halt" say "as you were" and keep marching forward.

2. Try to make each movement like a quick snap.

3. When in "Dress Right Dress" and the platoon commander orders you to go back to attention, do not make a sound doing so.

4. Keep your bearing while marching and in formation at all times.

5. The command "At Ease" does not allow you to talk.

6. If you want to ask a question or say something while in formation, go to attention if not at attention and say "permission to (speak/go to the head/etc.)".

Cadet Authority:

1. Cadets are NOT allowed to give other cadets punishment, if someone breaks the rules tell a teacher/instructor.

2. When giving a command do not yell/scream at the cadets, give the command in a loud clear voice.

3. Cadets will follow school rules, that also means no navy hats (unless issued for uniform day).

4. Respect other cadets.

NJROTC Equipment:

1. Do not touch a drill rifle unless it is yours (drill rifles are checked out so that means it's someone's rifle).

2. After you check out a drill rifle, go outside (don't hang around inside with the rifle unless you're turning it back in).

3. If you want to write something on the whiteboard, ask one of the instructors for permission to do so.

4. Do not hold a drill rifle in the air while inside the classroom (you might hit someone while walking around), suggested that you do trail arms while inside.

5. Do not spin a rifle unless it is required that you do so.