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first general order

to take charge of this post and all government property in view

2nd general order

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

3rd general order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

4th general order

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own

5th general order

To quit my post only when properly relieved

6th general order

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only

7th general order

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

8th general order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

9th general order

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions

10th general order

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

11th general order

To be especially watchful at night and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority

how to address petty officers?

“Petty Officer [Last Name]”

“aye, aye” meaning

I understand and will carry out the order.

when do you say “aye, aye”?

when you are understanding an order

Example:

Petty Officer:

“Seaman Recruit Kissinger, go get your rack squared away.”

You:

“Aye Aye, Petty Officer!”

when you need to talk while being instructed:

“Permission to speak, Petty Officer!”

when asking to do something.

“Request permission to use the head, Petty Officer.”

how to address Chiefs

“Chief Smith/Senior Chief Smith/Master Chief Smith”

Ensign, Lieutenant, Commander, Captain, Admiral:

Sir/Maam

red card

A card/document used to track a recruit’s deficiency or problem area and make sure they receive correction or extra training.

Roger

Message received/understood.

wilco

Will comply/will do it.

negative meaning

No

affirmative meaning

Yes

“stand by” meaning

Wait; prepare for further instructions.

“execute” meaning

Carry out an action or order

“secure” meaning

Stop an activity; make safe; put away.

“Maintain” meaning

Keep something in proper condition.

“carry on” meaning

Continue what you were doing.

“fall into” meaning

Get into formation

“fall out” meaning

Leave formation

“sound off” meaning

Speak loudly

“recruit” meaning

Someone in boot camp.

“sailor” meaning

Someone who serves in the Navy.

“Seaman”

An enlisted Navy sailor (also an E-3 rank).

“blue jacket” meaning

Navy enlisted sailor.

”chief”

E-7+ senior enlisted leader.

“chain of command” meaning

The official line of leadership from you up to the commanding officer.

Chain of Command in bootcamp

Recruit → RDC → Chief → Commanding Officer

RDC (Recruit Division Commander)

The Navy equivalent of a drill instructor. Your RDCs train, discipline, and evaluate your division.

Division

Your group of recruits.

Ship meaning (bootcamp)

Your assigned barracks building.

berthing meaning (bootcamp)

Sleeping area/dormitory.

rack meaning

your bed

Head meaning (bootcamp)

restroom

“scuttlebutt” meaning (bootcamp)

Drinking fountain OR rumors/gossip depending on context.

chow meaning

food/mealtime

galley meaning bootcamp

Kitchen/dining facility.

mess deck (bootcamp)

dining area

The Pit meaning (bootcamp)

A training area used for intense physical training (depends on context).

formation meaning

A group of people arranged in a specific order.

“column” meaning

People standing front-to-back.

“line” meaning

People standing side-by-side.

“dress” meaning

Align yourself with others in formation.

cover meaning

Align yourself front-to-back

interval meaning

Space between people side-to-side.

distance meaning

Space between people front-to-back.

“close interval” meaning

Formation spacing with less room between people.

open ranks meaning

Spread out formation.

column left/right

Formation movement direction.

NWU (Navy Working Uniform)

Navy camouflage working uniform.

Dress Uniform

Formal Navy uniform.

cover

Hat

Gig Line

The straight alignment of your shirt buttons, belt buckle, and zipper.

Seabag

Large military bag used to carry your gear.

Ditty Bag

Small bag for personal hygiene items.

Watch

Assigned duty period.

Sentry

Person standing guard

Post

Assigned location or responsibility.

Relief

Person replacing you.

Challenge

Asking someone to identify themselves.

Password

Secret word used for security.

CO (Commanding Officer)

Person in charge of a command.

XO (Executive Officer)

Second-in-command.

CMC (Command Master Chief)

Senior enlisted advisor to the CO.

Attention

Stand straight, silent, and still.

Parade Rest

Relaxed military stance while remaining disciplined.

At Ease

Relax but stay standing.

Rest

Relax more but remain in place.

Salute

Military hand salute showing respect.

Colors

Raising/lowering the American flag.

Pipe

Navy whistle used for announcements and ceremonies.

sailors creed line 1

I am a United States Sailor

Sailor’s Creed Line 2

I WILL SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND I WILL OBEY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APPOINTED OVER ME.

Sailor’s Creed Line 3

I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD.

Sailors Creed Line 4

I PROUDLY SERVE MY COUNTRY'S NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR, COURAGE, AND COMMITMENT.

Sailor’s Creed Line 5

I AM COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND FAIR TREATMENT OF ALL.

letter A (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Alpha

letter B (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Bravo

letter C (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Charlie

letter D (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Delta

letter E (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Echo

letter F (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Foxtrot

letter G (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Golf

letter H (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Hotel

letter I (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

India

letter J (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Juliett

letter K (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Kilo

letter L (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Lima

letter M (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

Mike

letter N (Navy/NATO Phonetic Alphabet)

November