General Information

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 that I am instructed to enforce.

4: Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse 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, colors, and standards not cased.

11: Be especially watchful at night, and during times of challenge, challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

When you are asked and order to the sentry question, you should respond like this:

"Sir/Ma'am the ____ order to the sentry is _______________."

If you don't know the answer to the question, you should say this:

"Sir/Ma'am this cadet does not know but will find out promptly."

President and Commander-In-Chief - The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Vice President - The Honorable Kamala D. Harris

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) - The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) -The Honorable Carlos Del Toro

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) - General Mark Milley

Chief Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Chief Master Sergeant Ramon Colon-Lopez

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) - Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) - Master Chief Petty Officer James Honea

Commandant of the Marine Corps - General David Berger

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMC) - Sargent Major Carlos A. Ruiz

Commander of Naval Education and Training Command - Captain Craig T. Mattingly

Commander of Naval Service Training Command - Rear Admiral Lower Half Jeffrey J. Czerewko

Director NJROTC Program -  Captain Brent E. Cower

District One Operations Manager -  Commander Jimmie Miller

Area Eight Manager - Lieutenant Commander Alex Baker

Chief Justice of the United States - Chief Justice John G. Roberts

Principal of David Crockett High School - Dr. Ashley Davis

Assistant Principal, Academics - Mrs. Destanie Sweeney

Assistant Principal, Attendance -  Dr. Matt Case

Assistant Principal, Discipline  - Mr. Kent Green

Senior Naval Science Instructor - Chief Warrant Officer Clyde H. Shumate

Naval Science Instructor - Chief Petty Officer John Frank

Cadet Chief Of Staff - VACANT

Cadet Commanding Officer- Cadet Commander Isiah Ley

Cadet Executive Officer - Cadet Lieutenant Commander Ilyssa Marshall

Cadet Senior Enlisted Advisor - VACANT

Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer - Cadet Master Chief Robert Adkins

Cadet Operations Officer - Cadet Lieutenant Chain Berendonk

Cadet Administrative Officer - Cadet Ensign Kylie Trent

Cadet Supply Officer - Cadet Chief Petty Officer Tristan Malone

Cadet Public Affairs Officer - Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Nicholas Kulp

Rifle Team Commander - Cadet Ensign Haley Fulton

Drill Team Commander - Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Brandon Ward

Academic Team Commander - Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer Ethan Dill

Orienteering Team Commander - Cadet Chief Petty Officer Blake Lengele

Armory Officer - Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer David Kimble

When you are asked a Chain of Command question, you should respond like this:

"Sir/Ma'am, the First Lieutenant is Senior Chief Collins."

You should never say the person's first name. Also, if they don't have a military rank, you should say "the honorable" in its place.

*If you lose a piece of your uniform, you are responsible for replacing it.

Duffel bag: $23.55

J-Bar: $4.50

Anchor: $0.81

Socks: $0.71

White T-shirt: $2.70

Gloves: $17.95

Sweater: $40.00

All Weather Coat: $81.00

Garrison Cap: $12.50

Belt: $5.15

Belt Buckle: $3.50

Relaxed Fit Jacket: $92.50

Liner for Relaxed Fit Jacket: $17.00

PT Shirt: $14.99

PT Short: $19.99

PT Sweat Shirt: $23.00

PT Sweat Pants: $23.00

Female Khaki Shirt: $21.30

Male Khaki Shirt: $31.70

Female Trousers: $38.20

Male Trousers: $36.00

Female Shoes: $44.75

Male Shoes: $49.00

NS1 Textbook: $9.75

NS2 Textbook: $26.36

NS3 Textbook: $26.36

Cadet Field Manual: $5.00

Cadet Reference Manual: $20.00

Drill Team Arc Pin: Earned once a cadet has attended three drill meets, passed a drill inspection showing a mastery of basic drill knowledge and shown strong enthusiasm and dedication as well as have no unexcused absences of drill practice for a year

Rifle Team Arc Pin: Earned once a cadet has competed in three matches, scored 460 points in a 3x20 match and has been active on the rifle team for two semesters

Color Guard Arc Pin: Earned once a cadet has participated in five color guard functions and has commanded one

Flag Detail Arc Pin: Earned once a cadet has completed a semester and/or is on the current flag detail

Sail Team Arc Pin: Earned once a cadet has completed Sail Academy for a second time and was selected to be a cadre

LOTC Arc Pin: Earned when a cadet has competed CO/XO course at Leadership Academy

Leadership Arc Pin: Earned when a cadet has been to Leadership Academy and was selected to be a cadre

Orienteering Arc Pin: Earned when a cadet has completed three Honor Guards

*Cords for all of the teams can be obtained when you either are the Commander or Assistant Commander of the team

Commanding Officer (CO)

* Commands and controls the company.

* Executes instructions from the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) or Naval Science Instructor (NSI). 

* Disseminates information/issues orders.

* Exercises command through the chain of command.

* Inspects and follows-up on instructions.

* Accepts responsibility for all unit actions.

Executive Officer (XO)

* Performs duties directed by CO.

* Acts as CO in his/her absence.

Operations Officer

* Coordinate all scheduled Unit activities to ensure that the events happen according to plan.

* Maintain the Plan of the Week.

* Assist the SNSI/NSI in planning for field trips and all other Unit events.

* Coordinate community service projects and events.

* Maintain records of events the Unit participated in during the school year, a number of cadets who participated, community service hours, and a historical file of event information such as direction, travel time, transportation arrangements, chaperones’ names and other relevant information for future planning.

* Obtain and coordinate all necessary information (e.g. signatures, emergency numbers, etc.) for permission slips and participation rosters; submit to the SNSI.

Platoon Commander

* Responsible for all platoon activities.

* Sets the standard and direction of the platoon.

* Communicates company commander’s intent and empowers squad leaders to act appropriately to accomplish the mission.

* Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program.

* Enforce standards.

* Disseminates information from the company chain of command and issues orders.

* Responsible for the training and personal development of the platoon members.

Platoon Chief

 * Performs duties directed by the Platoon Commander.

* Acts as Platoon Commander in his/her absence.

Supply Officer

* Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and equipment for company training.

* Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand supplies and equipment within the company.

Supply Assistant

 * Performs duties directed by Supply Officer.

* Acts as Supply Officer in his/her absence.

Admin Officer

* Provides administrative support for the company.

* Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records.

* Responsible for company bulletin boards and photo displays.

* Plans, organizes and supervises the execution of company awards ceremonies, change of command ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies and social events.

Admin Assistant

* Performs duties directed by Admin Officer.

* Acts as Admin Officer in his/her absence.

Public Affairs Officer (PAO)

* Responsible for enhancing the relationship between the surrounding communities to include campus staff and faculty, public information internal information, community relations, written publications, photographs and related duties as required.

* Specifically responsible for the written material, consolidation and publication of the company's written articles.

* Serves as a focal point for local advertising of the program.

* Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events.

Command Master Chief 

 * Supervise and be the “expert reference” for all Unit ceremonies.

* Initiate and maintain a current roster of all Cadets in the Unit and their assigned position.

* Take part in staff meetings to represent the views of the Cadet rank and file to staff.

* Determine Cadet concerns and make these known to the staff at the appropriate time.

* Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the SNSI/NSI/CO/XO.

* Supervise the Company’s Senior and Chief Petty Officers.

* Supervise the Company’s 1st Lieutenants in the performance of their duties.

* Lead by example, and be involved.        

Armory Officer

* Maintain the armory.

*  Fix any items that break. 

* Keep an inventory list of all items in the armory.

Academic Team Commander

* Establish, publish, and hold a regular schedule of training sessions.

* Nominate qualified Cadets to take part in competitions.

* Establish and maintain team assignments to support the best training and competitiveness of the teams.

* Maintain a file of material that will assist cadets in preparing for tests.

* Ensure the PAO is provided with information concerning activities of teams so that press coverage can be obtained.

Drill Team Commander

* Establish, publish, and hold a regular schedule of training sessions.

* Nominate qualified Cadets to take part in competitions.

* Establish and maintain team assignments to support the best training and competitiveness of the teams.

* Maintain a file of material that will assist cadets in preparing for tests.

* Ensure the PAO is provided with information concerning activities of teams so that press coverage can be obtained.

Rifle Team Commander

* Establish, publish, and hold a regular schedule of training sessions.

* Nominate qualified Cadets to take part in competitions.

* Establish and maintain team assignments to support the best training and competitiveness of the teams.

* Maintain a file of material that will assist cadets in preparing for tests.

* Ensure the PAO is provided with information concerning activities of teams so that press coverage can be obtained.

 Male:

Khaki shirt:

The J-Bar is placed in the center of the left collar 1 7/8" from the collar point. 

The rank is placed in the center of the right collar point 1 7/8" from the point.

The name tag is placed parallel to the right shirt pocket and is 1/4" above it.

Ribbons are placed 1/4" above the left shirt pocket and should be parallel to it.

Medals are placed 1/4" below the top of the left shirt pocket.

Service stars are placed 1/4" above the top row of ribbons.

Garrison Cap:

The anchor is placed on the left side of the cap. It is placed 2" from the center crease and 1 1/2" from the bottom of the cap.

Only chiefs and officers wear their rank on the cap. This is placed on the right side and is 2" from the center crease and 1 1/2" from the bottom.

Female:

Khaki shirt:

The J-Bar is placed in the center of the left collar 1 7/8" from the collar point. 

The rank is placed in the center of the right collar point 1 7/8" from the point.

The name tag is placed 6 1/4" down from the intersection of the front and shoulder seam on the right side. 

Ribbons are placed 6 1/4" down from the intersection of the front and shoulder seam on the left side.

Service stars are placed 1/4" above the top row of ribbons.

Medals are placed 1/4" below the last row of ribbons.

Garrison Cap:

The anchor is placed on the left side of the cap. It is placed 2" from the center crease and 1 1/2" from the bottom of the cap.

Only chiefs and officers wear their rank on the cap. This is placed on the right side and is 2" from the center crease and 1 1/2" from the bottom.

Male:

The J-Bar is placed on the left side of the collar 1/2" above the edge of the lapel and parallel to the deck.

The rank is placed on the right side of the collar 1/2" above the edge of the lapel and parallel to the deck.

The name tag is placed parallel to the deck, not the pocket, and is 1/4" above the pocket on the right side.

Ribbons are placed parallel to the deck, not the pocket, and is 1/4" above the pocket on the left side.

Medals are placed parallel to the deck, not the pocket, and is 1/4"below the top of the pocket on the left side.

Service stars are placed 1/4" above the top row of ribbons.

Chiefs wear a black chin strap on their cover, while officers wear a gold chin strap.

Female:

The J-Bar is placed on the left side of the collar 1/2" above the edge of the lapel and parallel to the deck.

The rank is placed on the right side of the collar 1/2" above the edge of the lapel and parallel to the deck.

The name tag is placed parallel to the pocket, and is 1/4" above the pocket on the right side.

Ribbons are placed parallel to the pocket, and is 1/4" above the pocket on the left side.

Medals are placed parallel to the pocket, and is 1/4"below the top of the pocket on the left side.

Service stars are placed 1/4" above the top row of ribbons.

Chiefs wear a black chin strap on their cover, while officers wear a gold chin strap.