ORDERS TO THE SENTRY:
1) Take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2) Walk my post in a military manner, keep 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 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 all 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.
Note: All NJROTC Cadets will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order as shown in the following example:
Commanding officer: “Cadet, what is the 5th Order to the Sentry?”
Cadet: “Sir/Ma’am, the 5th Order to the Sentry is: Quit my post only when properly relieved.”
Justice - Just behavior or treatment.
Judgment - The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Dependability - The quality of being able to be counted on or relied upon.
Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Decisiveness - Having the power or quality of deciding.
Tact - Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Initiative - The opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
Endurance - The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Bearing - A person’s way of standing or moving.
Unselfishness - The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or effort to others.
Courage - Strength in the face of pain or grief.
Knowledge - Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education.
Loyalty - Faithful and enthusiastic devotion to one’s country, organization, and associates.
Enthusiasm - Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Know yourself and seek self-improvement – In order to know yourself, you have to understand you’re be, know, and do attributes. Seeking self-improvement means continually strengthening your attributes. This can be accomplished through self-study, formal classes, reflection, and interacting with others.
Be technically proficient – As a leader, you must know your job and have a solid familiarity with your employee’s tasks.
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions – Search for ways to guide your organization to new heights. And when things go wrong, they always do sooner or later- do not blame others. Analyze the situation, take corrective action, and move on to the next challenge.
Make sound and timely decisions – Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.
Set the example - Be a good role model for your employees. They must not only hear what they are expected to do but also see. We must become the change we want to see – Mahatma Gandhi
Know your people and look out for their well-being – Know human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers.
Keep your workers informed – Know how to communicate with not only them but also seniors and other key people.
Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers – Help to develop good character traits that will help them carry out their professional responsibilities.
Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished – Communication is the key to this responsibility.
Train as a team – Although many so-called leaders call their organization, department, section, etc. a team, they are not really teams…they are just a group of people doing their jobs.
Use the full capabilities of your organization – By developing a team spirit, you will be able to employ your organization, department, section, etc. to its
SAILOR'S CREED:
I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed to me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and all who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with HONOR, COURAGE and COMMITMENT. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
NJROTC CADET'S CREED:
I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet.
I strive to promote patriotism and become an 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’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and fair treatment of all.
MILITARY = CIVILIAN
0100=1:00 A.M. 1300=1:00 P.M.
0200=2:00 A.M. 1400=2:00 P.M.
0300=3:00 A.M. 1500=3:00 P.M.
0400=4:00 A.M. 1600=4:00 P.M.
0500=5:00 A.M. 1700=5:00 P.M.
0600=6:00 A.M. 1800=6:00 P.M.
0700=7:00 A.M. 1900=7:00 P.M.
0800=8:00 A.M. 2000=8:00 P.M.
0900=9:00 A.M. 2100=9:00 P.M.
1000=10:00 A.M. 2200=10:00 P.M.
1100-11:00 A.M. 2300=11:00 P.M.
1200 =12:00 P.M. 0000 = 12:00 A.M.
If the time is past 1200 or noon, subtract 12 from the number and you get the civilian time.
EX: 1900- 1200= 0700 or 7:00 P.M.
ALPHABET AND SIGNAL SIGNS:
MEASUREMENTS:
Please refer to the Cadet Field Manual starting on page FM-5 and ending at page FM-23. For the online version it is pages 14-31.