Nationals 2026

Use this to study for nationals and any other inspection room. Memorize Ribbon Racks, Medals, Ranks, etc.

What is the 1st General order to the Sentry

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

What is the 2nd General order to the Sentry

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

What is the 3rd General Order to the Sentry

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

What is the 4th General Order to the Sentry

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or quarter-deck than my own.

What is the 5th General Order to the Sentry

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

What is the 6th General Order to the Sentry

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.

What is the 7th General Order to the Sentry

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

What is the 8th General Order to the Sentry?

Give the alarm in case of fire of disorder.

What is the 9th General Order to the Sentry?

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

What is the 10th General Order to the Sentry?

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

What is the 11th General Order to the Sentry?

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.

Who is POTUS?

Mr. Donald Trump

What does POTUS stand for?

President of the United States

Who is the Vice President?

Mr. JD Vance

Who is the Secretary of state?

Mr. Marco Rubio

Who is head of Department of Defense?

Mr. Pete Hegseth

Who is the Secretary of the Navy?

There is no Secretary of the Navy. The interim Secretary is Undersecretary Huang Cao.

Who is the Chief of Naval Operations?

Admiral Daryl Caudle

Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

MCPON John Perryman

Who is Commandant of the Marine Corps?

General Eric Smith

Who is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz

Who is the Naval Education and Training Command(NETC)

Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman

Who is the Naval Service Training Command(NSTC)

Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh

Who is the Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff

General Dan Caine

Who is the Vice Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff

Admiral Christopher W Grady

Who is Commandant of the Coast Guard

Admiral Kevin Lunday

Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security

Mr. Mark wayne mullin

Who is the NJROTC Area 6 Commander?

Lieutenant Colonel Claude Clark

Who is the NJROTC Director

Mr. Bruce Nolan

Who is the most Decorated Navy Personnel?

Chief Petty Officer James Williams

When is the Navy’s Birthday?

October 13th 1775

When is the Marine Corps Birthday?

November 10th 1775

What are some USN carriers?

USS Nimitz, USS Dwight D Eisenhower, USS George Washington, USS Theodore Roosevelt

What are the Makeup Regulations?

No excessive makeup permitted. Mascara and lip-gloss/chap stick permitted only

What are Rank and J-bar Regulations?

1 ⅞ inch up from the bottom of the vertical bisecting line centered. Rank on the right. J-bar on the left.

What are Regulations for medals?

¼ of an inch below your ribbons. must be centered.

What are the regulations for ribbons?

Males: ¼ of an inch below the left pocket, Females: 6 ¼ of an inch down from shoulder seam

What are the regulations for hair on females?

2 inches in bulk, Three inches below the collar for ponytails, Natural colors, Bun should not be seen from the front, not extend past the sides of the head, If hair is not put up it must not touch the collar

What is the regulation for hair on males

Two inches of bulk, Hair must not touch the collar or ears, Four inches in length, Sideburn trimmed to the middle of the ear

What’s the regulation for earrings on females?

studs or balls (gold, silver)

What is the regulation for rings on males and females?

One ring on each hand. Plus one if engaged or married.

Countries involved in WW1

(Central powers) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria

(Allied Powers) Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, USA

How old is the Navy?

250 Years Old

How old is the Marine Corps?

250 Years Old

What is an E-1 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Seaman Recruit. No Rank.

What is an E-2 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Seaman Apprentice. It looks like two silver bars

What is an E-3 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Seaman. three silver bars

What’s an E-4 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Petty Officer 3rd Class. an eagle over a single chevron

What is an E-5 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Petty Officer 2nd class. An eagle over two chevrons

What is an E-6 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Petty Officer 1st Class. an eagle over three chevrons

What is an E-7 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Chief Petty Officer. An eagle perched on an anchor

What is an E-8 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Senior Chief Petty Officer. An eagle perched on an anchor with one star above the eagle

What is an E-9 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Master Chief Petty Officer/Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. An eagle perched on an anchor with two stars one on each wing.

What is an O-1 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Ensign. Active duty & NJROTC: One gold bar

What is an O-2 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Lieutenant Junior Grade. Active Duty: One Silver Bar, NJROTC: 2 Gold bars

What is an O-3 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Lieutenant. Active Duty: Two Silver Bars (railroad tracks), NJROTC: Three gold bars

What is an O-4 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Lieutenant Commander. Active Duty: Gold Oak Leaf, NJROTC: 4 Gold bars

What is an O-5 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Commander. Active duty: One Silver Oak leaf, NJROTC: 5 gold bars

What is an O-6 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Captain. A a silver eagle on each collar point

What is an O-7 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Rear Admiral Lower Half. a single silver five-pointed star

What is an O-8 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Rear Admiral Upper Half. Two silver five pointed stars

What is an O-9 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Vice Admiral. Three silver stars

What is an O-10 in the Navy and how do you describe it?

Admiral/ Fleet Admiral. Four silver stars

What is the cadence of quick time in drill when marching?

112 to 120 steps per minute taking 30 inch steps.

what is the cadence for double time when marching

180 steps per minute taking 36 inch steps.

what is the cadence for slow time when marching?

60 steps per minute taking 30 inch steps.

How many counts in a right face and a left face?

3 counts.

how many counts in an about face?

3 counts.

What is an E-1 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Private. No rank insignia

What is an E-2 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Private First Class. One Chevron

What is an E-3 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Lance Corporal. Single Chevron and Crossed Rifles centered underneath

What is an E-4 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Corporal. Two Chevrons and Crossed Rifles centered underneath

What is an E-5 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Sergeant. Three Chevrons and Crossed rifles centered underneath

What is an E-6 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Staff Sergeant. three chevrons pointing up and a rocker with crossed rifles centered underneath

What is an E-7 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Gunnery Sergeant. Three chevrons pointing up, Two rockers, and crossed rifles centered in the middle.

What is an E-8 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Master Sergeant/First Sergeant. three chevrons over three rockers a diamond centered in middle.

What is an E-9 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Mastery Gunnery Sergeant (three chevrons, four rockers, and a bursting bomb)/Sergeant Major (three chevrons, four rockers, and a five-pointed star) /Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

What is an O-1 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Second Lieutenant. One gold bar

What is an O-2 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

First Lieutenant. One Silver Bar

What is an O-3 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Captain. Two silver bars

What is an O-4 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Major. One Gold Oak leaf

What is an O-5 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Lieutenant Colonel. A Silver Oak Leaf

What is an O-6 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Colonel. A silver spread eagle

What is an O-7 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Brigadier General. One single silver five point star

What is an O-8 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Major General. 2 silver five point stars

What is an O-9 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

Lieutenant General. Three silver five point stars

What is an O-10 in the Marine Corps and how do you describe it?

General. Four silver five point stars

What does ASVAB stand for?

Armed Forces Standard Vocational Aptitude Battery

What is the ASVAB?

The ASVAB is an aptitude test that shows you the best jobs suited for you in your branch of service.

What does NJROTC stand for?

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

What is the drill manual our drill team uses?

Marine Corps order 5060.20

What is the uniform manual that we use?

Naval education and training directive 37116-Lima

What is the purpose of Military Drill?

To instill order and discipline. The most effective way to move troops from point A to point B

What is the distance you should have between you and the cadet in front of you in a platoon formation?

40 inches from back to chest

What are the Navy and Marine Corps Core Values?

Honor, Courage, and Commitment

Who’s Homeland security

Mark Wayne Mullen