US Navy and Marine Corps Rank, Recognition, and Leadership

Flashcards covering US Navy and Marine Corps ranks, the 14 leadership traits, the Constitutional Paradigm, and common nautical/service terminology.

Admiral (ADM) Rank

The highest commissioned officer rank listed for the US Navy, designated as $0-10$.

Ensign (ENS) Rank

The lowest commissioned officer rank for the US Navy, designated as $0-1$.

Justice

A leadership trait defined as the practice of being fair and consistent, basing rewards or punishment on merit.

Judgment

The ability to think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion to make good decisions.

Dependability

Being relied upon to perform duties properly and trusted to complete a job; the willing and voluntary support of chain of command policies.

Initiative

Taking action even though you have not been given orders; meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action.

Decisiveness

The ability to make good decisions without delay by acting calmly and quickly after weighing all facts.

Tact

Dealing with people in a manner that maintains good relations and avoids problems by being polite, calm, and firm.

Integrity

Being honest and truthful in what you say or do, putting sound moral principles above all else.

Enthusiasm

A sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duties; being optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept challenges.

Bearing

The way you conduct and carry yourself; reflects alertness, competence, confidence, and control.

Unselfishness

Avoiding making yourself comfortable at the expense of others and being considerate of others.

Courage

Remaining calm while recognizing fear; includes moral courage (standing up for what is right) and physical courage (functioning in physical danger).

Knowledge

The understanding of a science or art; acquiring information and understanding people, unit policies, and current events.

Loyalty

Devotion to country, the Navy and Marine Corps, and to seniors, peers, and subordinates.

Endurance

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

J.J. DID TIE BUCKLE

The acronym used to remember the $14$ basic leadership traits.

Hierarchy of Loyalties (Principle I)

The order to resolve ethical conflicts: Constitution, Mission, Service, Ship or Command, Shipmate, and Self.

Constitutional Paradigm Principle IV

The principle allowing one to choose to disobey if an ethical issue is too important and immediate, provided four prerequisites are met.

Deck

The nautical term for Floor.

Bulkhead

The nautical term for Wall.

Overhead

The nautical term for Ceiling.

Porthole

The nautical term for Window.

Port

The nautical term for Left.

Starboard

The nautical term for Right.

Scuttlebutt

A drinking fountain; also slang for gossip (nautical equivalent of 'water-cooler talk').

Aye, Aye

Responding to an order, meaning "I understand and will obey."

Gangway

An access ramp to the ship's quarterdeck; also a command to clear a path for a senior service member.

Bumscoop

A service term meaning bad information.

Geedunk

A term for the canteen, snack/junk food, or vending machines.

Gig Line

The alignment of the shirt seam, belt buckle, and fly-seam.

Klick

A measurement equal to $1\,km$.

UA

The abbreviation for Unauthorized absence.

Phonetic Alphabet: V

Victor

Phonetic Alphabet: Q

Quebec

Phonetic Alphabet: A

Alfa

Phonetic Alphabet: B

Bravo

Phonetic Alphabet: C

Charlie

Phonetic Alphabet: D

Delta

Phonetic Alphabet: E

Echo

Phonetic Alphabet: F

Foxtrot

Phonetic Alphabet: G

Golf

Phonetic Alphabet: H

Hotel

Phonetic Alphabet: I

India

Phonetic Alphabet: J

Juliett

Phonetic Alphabet: K

Kilo

Phonetic Alphabet: L

Lima

Phonetic Alphabet: M

Mike

Phonetic Alphabet: N

November

Phonetic Alphabet: O

Oscar

Phonetic Alphabet: P

Papa

Phonetic Alphabet: R

Romeo

Phonetic Alphabet: S

Sierra

Phonetic Alphabet: T

Tango

Phonetic Alphabet: U

Uniform

Phonetic Alphabet: V

Victor

Phonetic Alphabet: W

Whiskey

Phonetic Alphabet: X

X-ray

Phonetic Alphabet: Y

Yankee

Phonetic Alphabet: Z

Zulu

Admiral (ADM) Rank

The highest commissioned officer rank listed for the US Navy, designated as $0-10$.

Vice Admiral (VADM) Rank

The second highest commissioned officer rank listed for the US Navy, designated as $0-9$.

Rear Admiral (Upper Half) (RADM) Rank

Rank below Vice Admiral, designated as $0-8$.

Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (RDML) Rank

Rank below Rear Admiral (Upper Half), designated as $0-7$.

Captain (CAPT) Rank

Rank below Rear Admiral (Lower Half), designated as $0-6$.

Commander (CDR) Rank

Rank below Captain, designated as $0-5$.

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Rank

Rank below Commander, designated as $0-4$.

Lieutenant (LT) Rank

Rank below Lieutenant Commander, designated as $0-3$.

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Rank

Rank below Lieutenant, designated as $0-2$.

Ensign (ENS) Rank

The lowest commissioned officer rank for the US Navy, designated as $0-1$.