NAVY OCS BRAVO/CHARLIE KNOWLEDGE

First General Order of a Sentry

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

Second General Order of a Sentry

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 of a Sentry

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

Fourth General Order of a Sentry

To repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

Fifth General Order of a Sentry

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Sixth General Order of a Sentry

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 of a Sentry

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

Eighth General Order of a Sentry

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Ninth General Order of a Sentry

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

Tenth General Order of a Sentry

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

Eleventh General Order of a Sentry

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

Navy Core Values

Honor, Courage, Commitment

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Core Attributes

Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, Toughness

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.

Phonetic Alphabet

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

The Sailors 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 over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those 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.

Birthday of the US Navy

13 October 1775

First Commander in Chief of the US Navy

Commodore Esek Hopkins

Birthday of the US Marine Corps

10 November 1775

First Commandant of the Marine Corps

Major Samuel Nicholas

The Six Original Frigates

Authorized by congress in 1794 to protect US shipping in the Atlantic Ocean from France and in the Mediterranean Sea from the Barbary States. Named by President George Washington.

USS United States

USS President

USS Congress

USS Constitution

USS Constellation

USS Chesapeake

Original Ratings in the Navy

Boatswain's mate

Gunner's mate

Quartermaster

Master-at-arms

Birthday of the Rate of Chief Petty Officer

01 April 1893

First Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral William Benson

First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

MCPON Delbert Black

First Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick

Fifteen Leadership Traits

Judgement

Justice

Decisiveness

Initiative

Dedication

Tact

Integrity

Endurance

Bearing

Unselfishness

Courage

Knowledge

Loyalty

Enthusiasm

Honor

Judgement

The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.

Justice

Giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question; the ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.

Decisiveness

Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.

Initiative

Taking action in the absence of orders.

Dependability

The certainty of proper performance of duty.

Tact

The ability to deal with others without creating offense.

Integrity

Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.

Endurance

The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.

Bearing

Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.

Unselfishness

Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

Courage

The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a person to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.

Knowledge

Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your sailors.

Loyalty

The quality of faithfulness to country, the Navy, the unit, to one's seniors, subordinates and peers.

Enthusiasm

The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Honor

To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission.

Officer-Like Qualities (OLQ)

Honesty

Integrity

Work Ethic

Initiative

Military Bearing

Character

Dependability

Teamwork

Leadership

Toughness

Accountability

First Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

Second Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

Third Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

Fourth Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

Fifth Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

Sixth Article of the Code of Conduct

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.

First Watchstanding Principle

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

Second Watchstanding Principle

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

Third Watchstanding Principle

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

Fourth Watchstanding Principle

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

Fifth Watchstanding Principle

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

Sixth Watchstanding Principle

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

Seventh Watchstanding Principle

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 other malpractice which may endanger the safety or security of a naval unit and its personnel.

Eighth Watchstanding Principle

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.

Star Spangled Banner

O say can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket's red glare, the bomb bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,

O say does that star spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Anchors Aweigh

"Stand Navy out to sea,

Fight our Battle Cry;

We'll never change our course,

So vicious foes steer shy-y-y-y.

Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh.

Sail on to Victory

And sink their bones to Davy Jones, Hooray!

Anchors Aweigh, my boys,

Anchors Aweigh.

Farewell to foreign shores,

we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay.

Through our last night ashore,

drink to the foam,

Until we meet once more,

Here's wishing you a happy voyage home.

Blue of the Mighty Deep;

Gold of God's great sun

Let these our colors be

till all of time be done, done, done, done.

On seven seas we learn Navy's stern call:

Faith, Courage, Service true,

with Honor, Over Honor, Over All."

The Marines Hymn

From the Halls of Montezuma,

To the shores of Tripoli,

We will fight our country's battles

In the air, on land, and sea.

First to fight for right and freedom,

and to keep our honor clean;

We are proud to claim the title

of United States Marine

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze

From dawn to setting sun.

We have fought in every clime and place

Where we could take a gun.

In the snow of far off northern lands

and in sunny tropic scenes,

You will find us always on the job,

The United States Marines

Here's health to you and to our Corps

Which we are proud to serve.

In many a strife we've fought for life

And never lost our nerve.

If the Army and the Navy

Ever look on Heaven's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded by

United States marines

Airman Stripes

Green

Fireman Stripes

Red

Constructionman Stripes

Teal

Hospitalman or Seaman

White