Link for 2020 Military Ball pictures (Download PIN: 6118)
https://emilytallmanphotography.pixieset.com/rotcmilitaryball/
Link for 2019 Awards Night
Link for 2019 Military Ball
Link for pictures from 2018 awards night.
Link for pictures from 2018 military ball.
DRILL MEET QUESTIONS
NAVY
Who is the only naval officer to be granted the title Admiral of the Navy? - Admiral George Dewey
What is the birth date of the Navy? - 13 Oct 1775
Who is the most decorated sailor in Navy history? - BMC James E. Williams
Who is credited with the quote, “Don’t give up the ship”? - Captain James Lawrence
Who is credited with the quote, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead”? - Admiral David G. Farragut
Who won the first Army-Navy football game, and by what score? - Navy 24-0 (1890)
What is the oldest commissioned ship still serving in the Navy and when was she originally commissioned? - USS Constitution, 1797
Who was the first naval aviator? - Lt. Theodore G.”Spuds” Ellyson (28 Jan 1911)
What are the Navy Colors? - Blue and Gold
What is the unofficial Navy motto and what does it mean? - Non Sibi Sed Patria: Latin for Not Self, but Country
Who was the first female sailor to serve on active duty? - Loretta Perfectus Walsh (17 Mar 1917)
What is the Navy’s mascot? - Goat
What is the Navy Hymn? - “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
What is the Navy March? - “Anchors Aweigh”
What do the signal flags Bravo Zulu signify? - Well Done!
What was the first ship commissioned into the Navy? - USS Alfred
What are the three highest medals for valor awarded by the U.S. Navy? - Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Silver Star
Who was the first Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy? - Commander Franklin Buchanan
CHAIN OF COMMAND (as of 16 Jul 2019)
Who is the Commander-in-Chief? - The Honorable Mr. Trump
Who is the Vice President of the United States? - The Honorable Mr. Pence
Who is the Secretary of Defense? - Honorable Dr. Esper
Who is the Secretary of State? - The Honorable Mr. Pompeo
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States? - John Roberts
Who is the Secretary of the Navy? – The Honorable Mr. Spencer
Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? - General Mark A. Milley
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) – Admiral Gilday
Who is the Chief Petty Officer of the Navy? - Master Chief Petty Officer Smith
Who is the Director of the Navy JROTC? Mr. Daseler
DRILL AND CEREMONIES (ALL SERVICES)
What is the cadence for quick time? - 112-120 steps per minute (Marine Corps, Navy)
What is the cadence for double time? - 180 steps per minute
What is the length of step for marching at quick time? - 30 inches (Navy)
What is the length of step for marching at double time? - 36 inches (Navy)
What is the length of a side-step? - 12 inches (Navy)
What is the length of a back-step? - 15 inches
What is the only command that can be given from “Parade, Rest”? - Attention
What are the 4 positions of Rest? - Parade Rest, Rest, At Ease, Fall Out
What is the definition of cadence ?- Uniform step and rhythm in marching
What is the definition of a “File”? - A single column of troops behind one another
What is the definition of “Flank” in marching? - The right or left extremity of a unit either in line or in column.
What is the definition of “Rank” in marching? - A line of troops placed side by side
What is the definition of the “Base” in marching? - The element on which a movement is regulated
What is the definition of “Guide” in marching? - The (base) individual upon whom a formation regulates its march
What is the definition of “Interval” in marching? - The lateral space between elements on the same line.
What is the definition of “Distance” in marching? - The space between the chest of one person and the back of the person ahead.
What is the designation and title of your service’s drill manual? - Navy – NAVEDTRA37116-J Cadet Field/Drill Manual
What is the proper arm swing while marching at Quick Time cadence? - 6” to the front, 3” to the rear (Navy).
NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS
- Describe the proper way to wear the belt - Wear the buckle so that the belt clip end touches the left side of the buckle for males or the right side of the buckle for females. The tipped end will extend beyond the end of the buckle so that only the brass tip is visible. Align the right/left side of the buckle with the opening of the shirt/fly forming a straight line.
- Describe the proper placement of the fouled anchor on the garrison cap – The anchor is worn on the wearer’s left side of the cap. The center of the anchor is bisected by a vertical line 2 inches from the fore crease of the garrison cap, and a horizontal line 1 ½ inches from the bottom of the cap.
- Describe the positioning of cadet rank insignia on the khaki shirt – The vertical axis of the rank/rate insignia and the vertical axis of the bar insignia is positioned along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. The center of each insignia is 1 7/8 in from the collar point and 1 inch to the front and back edges of the collar.
- What is the NJROTC policy on female hair styling while in uniform? Hair must not interfere with the proper wearing of the cover. It may not fall below the lower edge of the collar nor may it show under the front brim of any uniform cover. The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately 2 inches.
- What is the NJROTC regulations regarding the length of trousers/slacks on the service uniform? - Trousers and slacks will hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the back of the shoe.
- Describe the proper way to wear the garrison cap – The garrison cap will be placed squarely on the head with the fore and aft crease centered vertically between the eyebrows and the lowest point approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows.
- What is the NJROTC policy on male hair styling while in uniform? - Hair must not interfere with the proper wearing of the cap nor may it show under the front brim of any uniform cap. Hair above the ears and around the neck must be tapered upwards ¾-inch and outwards not greater than ¾-inch. Hair cannot touch the collar.
- Describe the positioning of the NJROTC sleeve patch on the khaki shirt - The NJROTC patch is worn on the left sleeve of the service dress blue coat centered midway between the front and rear of the sleeve, with the top edge 1 inch below the shoulder seam.
- What is the NJROTC regulations regarding the wearing of earrings by female cadets? Female cadets are authorized one earring per ear, centered on the earlobe. Earrings must be small gold or silver ball.
- Describe the proper placement of Service Designation Stars on the khaki shirt - Service designation stars will be worn ¼ inch above the left breast pocket or the top row of ribbons, two points down. If the wearer has one star, it will be centered. Multiple stars will be placed ¼ apart and centered over the top row of ribbons.
- Describe the proper positioning of the aiguillette on the service khaki shirt – Aiguillettes will be attached to the appropriate shoulder by a miniature anchor. The anchor shall be placed so that the entire aiguillette hangs on the shoulders parallel to the seam of the shirt. Only one aiguillette per shoulder is authorized.
- Describe the positioning of rank insignia on the garrison cap – Only officers and chiefs wear the rank/rate insignia on the garrison cap. It is worn on the wearer’s right side. The center of the rank/rate insignia is bisected by a vertical line 2 inches from the fore crease of the garrison cap, and a horizontal line 1 ½ inches from the bottom of the cap.
Food Basket Items
Food Baskets should include the following:
Other breakfast/lunch items (please do not limit yourself to just these items):