Freshman Inspection/Promotion Board

****(mostly) UPDATED TO NEW CHAIN OF COMMAND****Remember: when going up for Promotion Board or during an inspection that you must always begin with “This cadet’s…” or the inspector’s ranks, such as “Corporal, this cadet’s…”. Anyways, enjoy the flashcards! Made by Cooper C.

First General Order

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

Second 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.

Third General Order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Forth General Order

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own.

Fifth General order

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Sixth General Order

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 Officers of the Watch only.

Seventh General Order

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Eight General Order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Ninth General Order

To call the Corporal of the Guard or Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

Tenth General Order

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Eleventh 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.

Twelfth General Order

Sir/Ma’am, this cadet does not have a 12th general order.

What are the Navy Corps values?

• Honor

• Courage

• Commitment

When is the Navy’s birthday?

October 13th, 1775

When is the Marine Corps’ birthday?

November 10th, 1775

Who is the Father of the Navy?

Captain John Paul Jones

What do the seven belt loops represent?

They stand for the seven seas

What will you do before your inspection or promotion board?

I will review ribbon and device placement in the field manual and measurements

What is an E1 in the Navy?

Seamen Recruit

What is an E2 in the Navy?

Seaman Apprentice

What is an E3 in the Navy?

Seaman

What is an E4 in the Navy?

Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3)

What is an E5 in the Navy?

Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2)

What is an E6 in the Navy?

Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1)

What is an E7 in the Navy?

Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

What is an E8 in the Navy?

Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)

What is an E9 in the Navy, also known as the highest obtainable rank available to enlisted personnel?

Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)

What is an O1 in the Navy?

Ensign

What is an O2 in the Navy?

Lieutenant Junior Grade

Spell CRACKLE in the phonetic alphabet. Leave a comma after each phonetic letter/word.

Charlie, Romeo, Alpha, Charlie, Kilo, Lima, Echo

What is an O3 in the Navy?

Lieutenant

What is an O4 in the Navy?

Lieutenant Commander

Spell PHONETIC using the phonetic alphabet. Leave a comma after each phonetic word/letter.

Papa, Hotel, Oscar, November, Echo, Tango, India, Charlie

What is an O5 in the Navy?

Commander

What is an O6 in the Navy?

Captain

What is an O7 in the Navy?

Rear Admiral Lower Half

What is an O8 in the Navy?

Rear Admiral Upper Half

What is an O9 in the Navy?

Vice Admiral

What is an O10 in the Navy?

Admiral

What is an O11 in the Navy? This is the highest achievable officer position in the Navy.

Fleet Admiral

(Self check) Spell your last name in the phonetic alphabet

Check your phonetic alphabet usage!

(Self Check) Spell your first name using the phonetic alphabet.

Check yourself!

(Self Check) Spell your middle name using the phonetic alphabet.

Check yourself!

Or

“This cadet does not have a middle name”

“If you do not know the answer to a question, don’t panic. Don’t look around or do anything out of line. Calmly reply:”

This cadet does not know, but will report back if requested sir/ma’am.

If requested to report back:

Find the answer and return it to your staff at the end of the board.

Who is the Commander in Chief?

The Honorable Mr. Donald Trump

Who is the Vice President?

The Honorable Mr. James Vance

Who is the Secretary of State?

The Honorable Mr. Marco Rubio

Who is the Secretary of Defence?

The Honorable Mr. Peter Hegseth

Who is the Secretary of the Navy?

The Honorable Mr. John Phelan

Who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

General Charles Brown

Who is the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Admiral Christopher Grady

Who is the Chief of Naval Operations?

Admiral Lisa Franchetti

Who is the Vice Chief of Naval Operations?

Admiral James Kilby

Who is the Commander of Naval Service Training Command?

Rear Admiral Craig T. Mattingly

Who is the Commander of Naval Education and Training Command?

Read Admiral Jeffery J. Czerewko

Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

MCPON James M. Honea

Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?

General Eric M. Smith

Who is the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?

Sgt. Major Carlos A. Ruiz

Who is the NJROTC Area 1 Manager?

Mr. Gregory Washington

Who is the NJROTC Area 2 Manager?

CDR/Commander Humphreys

Who is your Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI)?

Commander Ipkovich

Who is your Associate Naval Science Instructor (ANSI/NSI)?

Master Sergeant Meehan

Who is your current Battalion Chief of Staff?

This cadets current Battalion Chief of Staff is Cadet Commander Michael Horvath

Who is your current Battalion Commander?

This cadet’s current Battalion Commander is Cadet Commander Jonathan Keener.

Who is your current Battalion Executive Officer?

This cadet’s current Battalion Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Gutierrez.

Who is your current Battalion Operations Officer?

This cadet’s current Battalion Operations Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Commander Annabelle Souza.

Who is your current Battalion Master Chief?

This cadet’s current Battalion Master Chief is Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer Lia Kantor.

Who is the current Alpha Company Commander?

This cadet’s current Alpha Company Commander is Cadet Lieutenant Commander Joshua Heyel.

Who is the current Alpha Company Executive Officer?

This cadet’s current Alpha Company Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Jessica Kinas.

Who is the current Alpha Company Senior Chief?

This cadet’s current Alpha Company Senior Chief is Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Gianluigi Dimeglio.

Who is the current Bravo Company Commander?

This cadet’s current Bravo Company Commander is Cadet Lieutenant Commander Allison Kinas.

Who is the current Bravo Company Executive Officer?

This cadet’s current Bravo Company Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Macklin Cooke.

Who is the current Bravo Company Senior Chief?

This cadet’s current Bravo Company Senior Chief is Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Gavin Malone.

Who is the commandant of the Marine Corps?

General Eric M. Smith

Who was the First Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Major Samual Nicholas

What is an E1 in the Marine Corps?

Private

What is an E2 in the Marine Corps?

Private First Class

What is an E3 in the Marine Corps?

Lance Corporal

What is an E4 in the Marine Corps?

Corporal

What is an E5 in the Marine Corps?

Sergeant

What is an E6 in the Marine Corps?

Staff Sergeant

What is an E7 in the Marine Corps?

Gunnery Sergeant

What is an E8 in the Marine Corps?

Master Sergeant/First Sergeant

What is an E9 in the Marine Corps?

Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major

What is an O1 in the Marine Corps?

2nd Lieutenant

What is an O2 in the Marine Corps?

1st Lieutenant

What is an O3 in the Marine Corps?

Captain

What is an O4 in the Marine Corps?

Major

What is an O5 in the Marine Corps?

Lieutenant Colonel

What is an O6 in the Marine Corps?

Colonel

What is an O7 in the Marine Corps?

Brigadier General

What is an O8 in the Marine Corps?

Major General

What is an O9 in the Marine Corps?

Lieutenant General

What is an O10 in the Marine Corps?

General

What is the female uniform measurement for a nametag?

6 and ¼ inches from the top of the shoulder seam

What is the male uniform measurement for a nametag?

1 and ¼ inches up from the pocket and centered

What is the measurement for uniform collar devices?

1 and 7/8 from the point of the collar, centered