General Knowledge

General Military Knowledge 

Required Knowledge for Inspections

Military Ranks:

https://www.defense.gov/Resources/Insignia/

Navy/Coast Guard Ranks

E-1 = Seaman Recruit W-1 = Warrant Officer 1 O-1 = Ensign

E-2 = Seaman Apprentice W-2 = Chief Warrant Officer 2 O-2 = Lieutenant Jr. Grade

E-3 = Seaman W-3 = Chief Warrant Officer 3 O-3 = Lieutenant

E-4 = Petty Officer 3rd Class W-4 = Chief Warrant Officer 4 O-4 = Lieutenant Commander

E-5 = Petty Officer 2nd Class W-5 = Chief Warrant Officer 5 O-5 = Commander

E-6 = Petty Officer 1st Class O-6 = Captain

E-7 = Chief Petty Officer O-7 = Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

E-8 = Senior Chief Petty Officer O-8 = Rear Admiral (Upper Half)

E-9 = Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) O-9 = Vice Admiral

E-9 = Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) O-10 = Admiral

Marine Corps Ranks

E-1 = Private W-1 = Warrant Officer           O-1 = Second Lieutenant

E-2 = Private First Class W-2 = Chief Warrant Officer 2 O-2 = First Lieutenant

E-3 = Lance Corporal W-3 = Chief Warrant Officer 3 O-3 = Captain

E-4 = Corporal W-4 = Chief Warrant Officer 4 O-4 = Major

E-5 = Sergeant W-5 = Chief Warrant Officer 5 O-5 = Lieutenant Colonel

E-6 = Staff Sergeant O-6 = Colonel

E-7 = Gunnery Sergeant O-7 = Brigadier General

E-8 = Master Sergeant/First Sergeant O-8 = Major General

E-9 = Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major O-9 = Lieutenant General

E-9 = Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps O-10 = General

The Core Values of the Navy and NJROTC

Honor, Courage, Commitment 

Orders to the Sentry

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 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 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

Military Time

Morning Afternoon

0100 = 1:00 AM 1300 = 1:00 PM

0200 = 2:00 AM 1400 = 2:00 PM

0300 = 3:00 AM 1500 = 3:00 PM

0400 = 4:00 AM 1600 = 4:00 PM

0500 = 5:00 AM 1700 = 5:00 PM

0600 = 6:00 AM 1800 = 6:00 PM

0700 = 7:00 AM 1900 = 7:00 PM

0800 = 8:00 AM 2000 = 8:00 PM

0900 = 9:00 AM 2100 = 9:00 PM

1000 = 10:00 AM 2200 = 10:00 PM

1100 = 11:00 AM 2300 = 11:00 PM

1200 = 12:00 PM (noon) 2400 = 12:00 AM (midnight)

Service Academy Locations

US Military Academy........................West Point, NY

US Naval Academy............................Annapolis, MD

US Coast Guard Academy.................New London, CT

US Air Force Academy......................Colorado Springs, CO

US Merchant Marine Academy..........Kings Point, NY

Cadet Creed

I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet. 

I strive to promote patriotism and become and informed and responsible citizen. 

I respect those in positions of authority. 

I support those who have defended freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly embrace the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. 

I am committed to excellence and fair treatment of all.

Uniform Measurements

JROTC "J" bar: 1 7/8 inches centered from the "O" to the bottom of the left collar point

Fouled anchor on the garrison cap (cover): On the left side, 2 inches from the fore crease and 1 1/2 inches from the bottom edge of the cap

Maximum hair height: 2 inches

Hair color: Must be natural (no candy red or maroon colored hair)

Watches and bracelets: Allowed, but one of each (not on the same wrist)

Male Cadets

Name tag: 1/4 inch centered above the right pocket

Ribbons: 1/4 inch centered above the left pocket

Maximum hair length: 4 inches

Tapered hair around the neck and ears: 3/4 inch

Sideburns: Cannot extend past the middle of the ear

Braids: Not allowed

Fingernail length: Cannot extend past the fingertips

Earrings: Not allowed

Rings: 1 per hand

Female Cadets

Name tag: 6 1/4 inches centered on the right side of the uniform

Ribbons: 6 1/4 inches centered on the left side of the uniform

Earrings while in uniform: Silver or gold balls

Maximum fingernail length: 1/4 inch

Nail polish: Must be natural and conservative in color

Visible hair barrettes/ornaments: 2

Maximum ponytail length: 3 inches past the collar

Buns: Cannot be visible from the front, cannot protrude (stick out) more than 3 inches from the scalp

Hair: If worn down, cannot fall below the collar

National Chain of Command 

President (Commander in Chief)……........................................................................Donald J. Trump 

Secretary of Defense...................................................................................................Pete Hegseth

Secretary of the Navy………………….....................................................................John Phelan

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)……...…...............................................................ADM Daryl Caudle

Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (CNETC)……….....RADM (Upper-half) Gregory C. Huffman

Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)……..…….............RADM (Lower-half) Matthew T. Pottenburgh

NJROTC Area Three Manager……..............................................................................Ms. Teresa Hicks

Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI)…………………….....................................CDR Eddie Lesane

Naval Science Instructor (NSI)...............................................................................….CPO Eric Watson 

Unit Chain of Command

Commanding Officer (CO) C/LCDR Michael Merriam

Executive Officer (XO) C/LT Liam Conklin

Senior Enlisted Advisor C/SCPO Maizie Horne

Operations Officer (OPS) C/LTJG Elijah Wells

Adjutant (ADJ) C/ENS Sean O'Neil

Administrative Officer C/ENS Hollyann Pierson

Supply Officer C/ENS Andrea DeCicco

Weapons Officer C/ENS Johann Migano

Public Affairs Officer C/ENS Anderson Mayorga

Training Officer C/CPO Lucas Davis

1st Lieutenant C/PO3 Christopher Ramirez

Community Service Officer C/ENS Rose Cassese

Unit Translator C/SN Hadassah Ruiz

Other Federal Government Officials 

Vice President....…...............................................JD Vance

Speaker of the House............................................Mike Johnson

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.............................GEN Dan Caine

SEAC, Joint Chiefs of Staff..................................FLTCM David L. Isom

Commandant of the Marine Corps........................GEN Eric Smith

Commandant of the Coast Guard…......................ADM Kevin Lunday

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy….............MCPO John Perryman

Sergeant Major of Marine Corps………................SGTMAJ Carlos A. Ruiz

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard......MCPO Heath B. Jones

The Cabinet in Order of Succession to the Presidency

Sec. of State..................................................….Marco Rubio    

Sec. of Treasury..................................................Scott Bessent

Sec. of Defense...................................................Pete Hegseth

Attorney General…………………....................Pam Bondi

Sec. of Interior....................................................Doug Burgum

Sec. of Agriculture.............................................Brooke Rollins 

Sec. of Commerce..............................................Howard Lutnick

Sec. of Labor......................................................Lori Chavez-DeRemer 

Sec. of Health & Human Services.....................Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

Sec. of Housing & Urban Development............Scott Turner

Sec. of Transportation........................................Sean Duffy    

Sec. of Energy………………………..…..…....Chris Wright

Sec. of Education…….………...………...........Linda McMahon 

Sec. of Veterans Affairs..………..………….....Doug Collins

Sec. of Homeland Security……….……….......Kristi Noem