Navy OCS Appendix Bravo

Mission of the Navy

Mission of the Navy, to recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver combat ready Naval forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence through sustained forward presence.

Navy Core Values

Honor, Courage, Commitment

Chief of Naval Operations Core Attributes

Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, Toughness

the First article of the code of conduct is

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

the Second article of the code of conduct is

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

the Third article of the code of conduct is

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

the Fourth article of the code of conduct is

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

the Fifth article of the code of conduct is

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

the Sixth article of the code of conduct is

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

the First general order of a sentry is to

Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

the Second general order of a sentry is to

Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight and hearing.

the Third general order of a sentry is to

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

the Fourth general order of a sentry is to

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house than my own.

the Fifth general order of a sentry is to

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

the Sixth general order of a sentry is to

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 officer of the watch only.

the Seventh general order of a sentry is to

Talk to no one except in the line of duty

the Eighth general order of a sentry is to

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

the Ninth general order of a sentry is to

Call the OOD in any case not covered by instructions

the Tenth general order of a sentry is to

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

the Eleventh order of a sentry is to

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.

Watchstanding principle 1

Receive sufficient training to perform the duties of the watch station prior to assignment.

Watchstanding principle 2

Be fully attentive to the duties and responsibilities of the assigned watch station.

Watchstanding principle 3

Frequently review all of the emergency procedures of their watch station in order to be ready to execute emergency procedures without delay.

Watchstanding principle 4

Not leave their watch station unless properly relieved or so ordered by the officer in charge of the watch station.

Watchstanding principle 5

Know whom to report to in the watch organization and all watch standers who shall report to them

Watchstanding principle 6

Not be assigned or assume any other duties which may distract them from their watch function.

Watchstanding principle 7

Shall report all violations of the unit's regulations, directives, and other breaches of good order and discipline; shall try to the utmost to suppress such violations; shall report any known or probable violation of safety precautions or safety regulations; shall try to the utmost to suppress such violations and malpractice which may endanger the safety or security of a naval unit and its personnel.

Watchstanding principle 8

If authorized to carry arms, shall be instructed on the following orders to sentries and the circumstances under which a weapon may be fired. Watches requiring the carrying of arms will be assigned only to persons who have been trained in the firing of the weapon assigned.

O-1 Navy

Ensign (ENS)

O-2 Navy

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)

O-3 Navy

Lieutenant (LT)

O-4 Navy

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

O-5 Navy

Commander (CDR)

O-6 Navy

Captain (CAPT)

O-7 Navy

Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)

O-8 Navy

Rear Admiral (RADM)

O-9 Navy

Vice Admiral (VADM)

O-10 Navy

Admiral (ADM)

O-11 Navy

Fleet Admiral (FADM)

W-2 Navy

Chief Warrant Officer Two (CWO2)

W-3 Navy

Chief Warrant Officer Three (CWO3)

W-4 Navy

Chief Warrant Officer 4

W-5 Navy

Chief Warrant Officer 5

E-1 Navy

Seaman Recruit (No insignia)

E-2 Navy

Seaman Apprentice (SA)

E-3 Navy

Seaman (SN)

E-4 Navy

Petty Officer Third Class

E-5 Navy

Petty Officer Second Class

E-6 Navy

Petty Officer First Class

E-7 Navy

Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

E-8 Navy

Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)

E-9 Navy

Master Chief Petty Officer

E-9 Navy MCPON

Master chief petty officer of the navy

O-1 Marine Corps

2nd Lieutenant

O-2 Marine Corps

1st Lieutenant

O-3 Marine Corps

captain

O-4 Marine Corps

Major

O-5 Marines

Lieutenant Colonel

O-6 Marine Corps

Colonel

O-7 Marine Corps

Brigadier General

O-8 Marine Corps

Major General

O-9 Marine Corps

Lieutenant General

O-10 Marine Corps

General (Gen)

Marines W-1 Warrant Officer (W1)

Marines W-2 Chief Warrant Officer Two (CWO2)

Marines W-3 Chief Warrant Officer Three (CWO3)

Marines W-4 Chief Warrant Officer Four (CWO4)

Marines W-5 Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5)

E-1 Marine Corps

Private (no insignia)

E-2 Marine Corps

Private First Class (PFC)

E-3 Marine Corps

Lance Corporal (LCpl)

E-4 Marine Corps

Corporal (Cpl)

E-5 Marine Corps

Sergeant (Sgt)

E-6 Marine Corps

Staff Sergeant (SSgt)

E-7 Marine Corps

Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt)

E-8 Master Sergeant (MSgt)

3 Stripes over crossed rifles over three rockers

E-8 First Sergeant (1stSgt)

3 stripes over one diamond over three rockers

E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt)

3 stripes, exploding bomb, 4 rockers

E-9 Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)

3 stripes, star, 4 rockers

E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC)

Three stripes over marine corp emblem centered between two five pointed stars over four rockers

Line and Restricted Staff Sleeve/Shoulder Board Devices

Gold embroidered five-pointed star

Supply Corps Sleeve/Shoulder Board Devices

A gold embroidered sprig of three oak leaves and three acorns

Civil Engineer Corps Sleeve/Shoulder Board Devices

Two gold embroidered sprigs of two oak leaves and a silver acorn in each sprig

Line and Restricted Staff Collar Device

Rank insignia on both collars (i.e. gold bar for ensign, two silver bars for lieutenant, etc.)

Supply Corps Collar Device

A gold metal sprig of three oaks leaves and three acorns on the left collar. Rank insignia on the right

Civil Engineer Corps Collar Device

A gold metal pin with two sprigs of two oak leaves and a silver acorn in each sprig worn on the left collar. Rank insignia on the right