NJROTC Cadet Field Manual

NJROTC stands for:

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

The uniform is an:

-important element in the morale, pride, discipline, and effectiveness of the NJROTC program

Key elements of NJROTC cadets personal dress and appearance:

-neatness

-cleanliness

-safety

-military image

The military uniform is:

a symbol of the nation's defense forces; projects an image of devotion to duty in the service of one's country

Uniform comes from:

combination of two Latin words, unus and forma, which means one form; word "uniform" suggests a distinctive mode of dress

By wearing the uniform properly and proudly, you are:

upholding the dignity of the Navy, your NJROTC unit, fellow cadets, and yourself

Smartness

wearing the Navy uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all NJROTC cadets; no articles, such as cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, jewelry, combs, or similar items shall be worn exposed when in uniform

Care of the Uniform

carrying large or heavy objects in pockets can destroy the shape of the uniform; always hang the uniforms on a hanger when not in use; must be dry cleaned instead of washed and shall be kept clean, neat, and in good repair

Uniform of the Day

the uniform your NSI directs you to wear on any given day; uniform color, Navy blue, is actually black in appearance; SDB and NSU is the uniform you may be directed to wear year-round

Wearing the Uniform

will be worn by all cadets at least one full school day each week and on other occasions as prescribed by the NSI

ACC

alternate combination cover (optional for officers and chiefs)

ACC and garrison cover

must be covered at all times except when ordered to uncover, or during religious services; not worn indoors

How should it be worn?

must be in complete uniform and in compliance with the uniform standards

Male Hair Grooming Standard

above the ears and around the neck, tapered upwards and outwards no more than 3/4 inch, must not touch the collar and can not exceed a length of 4 inches, and a bulk of 2 inches

Male Sideburns Grooming Standard

must be neatly trimmed and must end with a clean shaven horizontal line at the middle of the ear

Mustaches

must be neatly and closely trimmed and not extending past the lower lip, no other facial hair is permitted

Male Fingernails Grooming Standard

will not extend past the fingertips

Earrings/Studs Grooming Standard

not authorized

Necklaces Regulation

it is authorized but may not be visible

Rings Regulation

only one per hand is authorized

Wristwatch/Bracelet Regulation

one of each is authorized, but ankle bracelets are not allowed

Sunglasses Regulation

A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the NSI. Sunglasses are never authorized in military formations. Retainer straps are not allowed.

Female Hair Grooming Standard

may touch but not exceed the collar, may be a braid or a bun with a maximum bulk of 2 inches, and neatly secured to the head

Hair Ornaments Grooming Standard

it must be consistent with the hair color

Cosmetics Regulation

must be applied in good taste and colors that blend with natural skin tone; lipstick should be conservative

Fingernails Regulation

shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip, shall be kept clean and nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative and complement the skin tone

Female Earrings/Studs Grooming Standard

can only be one per year, must be a gold or silver ball and centered on the earlobe

Female Rings

one per hand is authorized, plus the engagement or wedding ring

Female Wristwatch/Bracelet Regulation

one of each is authorized but no ankle bracelets

Uniforms:

NSU: all personnel are authorized to wear the NSU

SDB: officers and chiefs are authorized, and all personnel of the color guard, be it RR, LR, AF, or CF; ACC with white cover is authorized

ACC: gold chin strap is for officers, black chin strap is for chiefs

Garrison Cover: must be an inch above the eyebrows

Male SDB uniform necktie stuff:

the tie will be:

-half Windsor

-Windsor knot

-four-in hand

bottom of tie must hang 1 inch above the top of the belt buckle

SDB regulations

JROTC bar, rate/rank insignias on the SDB are positioned on the collar 1/2 inch above the notch in the lapel and parallel to the deck; name tag and ribbons are parallel to the deck, 1/4 inch above and centered on the coat pocket, medals are worn 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket; service stars are worn 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons; multiple stars that are not joined as a single device are 1/4 inch apart from each other, and centered on the ribbons

NJROTC patch

depicts a ship, an anchor, and an eagle; will be centered midway between the front and the rear of the shirt sleeve or coat sleeve, with the top edge 1 inch below the shoulder seam

Aiguillettes

no more than one aiguillette may be worn on each shoulder and only leadership academy is worn on the right shoulder

Wearing Ribbons

if more than three ribbons are earned, wear them in horizontal rows of three each; senior ribbons will be worn in the top row and inboard when more than one ribbon is worn on a row

Wearing NJROTC medals

medals earned are worn on uniforms 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket on the wearer's left breast; medals are worn in the following order:

1) NJROTC academic competition

2) NJROTC marksmanship competition

3) all others as prescribed by the SNSI

no more than 3 medals may be worn in each row side by side; or 5 medals when overlapping

Honor Roll

denoted by wearing a service star above the J-bar on the collar of any uniform; star will be worn 1/4 inch above and centered on the O of the JROTC device

NJROTC Ribbon Awards by precedence:

1) Meritorious Achievement

2) Distinguished Unit

3) Distinguished Cadet

4) Honor Cadet

5) Cadet Achievement

6) Unit Achievement

7) Aptitude Award

8) NS4 Outstanding Cadet

9) NS3 Outstanding Cadet

10) NS2 Outstanding Cadet

11) NS1 Outstanding Cadet

12) Exemplary Conduct

13) Exemplary Personal Appearance

14) Physical Fitness

15) Participation

16) Unit Service

17) Community Service

18) Academic Team Award

19) Drill Team

20) Color Guard

21) Marksmanship

22) Orienteering

23) Inter-Service Competition

24) Recruiting

25) Leadership Training

26) Sea Cruise

Ribbon Devices

Lamp-to be worn on the Honor Cadet ribbon by each cadet who has also achieved an "A" in naval science

Anchor-is worn on the following ribbons: Drill Team, Color Guard, Academic Team, Marksmanship, Physical Fitness, and Orienteering if present team commander; ribbon with anchor worn on right side; cadet who is selected as commanding officer of NJROTC will have a unit service ribbon with an anchor on the right side of the uniform

Subsequent Awards

1st Award: Ribbon

2nd Award: 1 Bronze Star

3rd Award: 2 Bronze Stars

4th Award: 1 Silver Star

5th Award: 2 Silver Stars

6th Award: 1 Gold Star

7th Award: 2 Gold Stars

8th Award: 3 Gold Stars

If a cadet has earned all the ribbons in the NJROTC program, what ribbons are in the last row?

Recruiting, Leadership Training, Sea Cruise

What are military customs and courtesies?

The traditional way by which nations and individuals pay respect to distinguished persons and foreign governments; courtesies are salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals and to nations

Ceremonies

formal traditional acts of respect and/or reverence performed on public occasions; military occasions are integral part of military life

American Flag and Flag Etiquette

-flag of USA is a vibrant symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of greatness of America

-We view the flag with devotion, represents our national heritage of noble deeds, splendid accomplishments, and untold sacrifices that combined to establish the moral character of our national foundation

-signifies a people dedicated to liberty, justice, and freedom for all

-stands for courageous, earnest, and unselfish experiences of people who have given us strength as a nation and pride as citizens

-when a patriotic effect is desired, flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

-displayed on all days, especially national and state holidays

-displayed daily in or near every polling place on election days

-when no longer fitting emblem for display, should be burned

-symbols of people, land, and institutions, saluting the nation

Flag Courtesies

1. When Outdoors in Uniform

2. When Outdoors in Civilian Clothes

3. To an Escorted Flag Outdoors

4. On a stationary flagstaff

5. During Indoor Ceremonies

6. Private Vehicle Passengers

7. At Half-Staff

When Outdoors in Uniform

when in uniform outdoors and the national anthem or "To the Colors" is played, stand at attention, face the flag, and render the military salute; begins on the first note of the music and held until last note

When Outdoors in Civilian Clothes

stand at attention and face the flag, male removes hat and holds it in his right hand over his heart, while females do not remove hats but put right hand over heart

To an Escorted Flag Outdoors

stand at attention, face the front, render appropriate salute, render salute six paces before flag is even with you, and hold it until the flag has passed six paces beyond you; miniature flags are not saluted

On a Stationary Flagstaff

When in uniform, do not salute flags on stationary flagstaffs except during morning and evening colors ceremonies

During Indoor Ceremonies

When ceremonies occur indoors and the national anthem is played, face the flag, take the position of attention, and place hand over heart; if flag not visible, take position of attention and face music; when in uniform indoors, do not salute unless you are covered or under arms

Private Vehicle Passengers

On a military base at the first note of the national anthem, all vehicles must come to a complete stop; occupants sit quietly until the last note of the music is played before resuming travel

At Half-Staff

is flown at half-staff to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance; half-staff means position of the flag when it is half the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Elements of Ceremonies

formal events and typically require an understanding of such aspects as the organization, purpose, composition, and administration of the various parts of ceremonies

Flag Ceremonies

Morning colors is the signal for START of the official duty day; Retreat signals the END of the official duty day; most will be conducted with the national anthem

Types of Ceremonies

1. Reviews

2. Decorations (awards)

3. Parades

a. Ceremonial

b. Street

4. Funerals and special ceremonies

Commander of Troops

senior officer taking part in it; responsible for organization, uniform, and equipment of units participating in the ceremony

Unit Commanders

During ceremonies, unit commanders give commands, units execute drill movements, and units employ formations described in this manual for the squad, platoon, and company

Place of Formation

commander of the unit directs the place of formation

A review consists of four parts:

1. Formation of the unit

2. Presentations and honors

3. Inspection

4. March in review

Badge

an emblem or other device displayed on a flag, generally on the fly

Banner

A rectangular flag used by a king, prince, duke, or other noble; coat of arms of owner covers banner's entire surface; also loosely applied to a national flag and is synonymous with flag

Canton

the four corners of a flag are named cantons; especially upper quarter of hoist; sometimes called the union

Colors

The national and regimental or armorial flags carried by dismounted organizations such as a color guard; national color for Army and Marine Corps regiments is the U.S. flag; also applies to the national ensign flown aboard a naval vessel

Ensign

A special flag based on a country's national flag and used exclusively on naval ships or merchant ships

Field

ground of each division of a flag

Fly

The half or edge of a flag farthest away from the staff or flagpole; also sometimes refers to the horizontal length of a flag

Garrison Flag

a large US flag flown at forts

Halyard

rope by which a flag is raised on a flagpole

Hoist

the half or edge of a flag nearest the staff or flagpole; sometimes refers to the vertical width of a flag

Hoist Rope

rope on which a flag is flown on a flagpole

Jack

flag flown at the bow of warships when anchored

Mullet

a five pointed star, representative of a knight's spur

Staff

a small pole from which a flag is flown

Union

a flag or device of a flag symbolizing the union of countries or states

Requirements for NJROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon

to earn a ribbon, cadet must achieve an overall point score at a level of "satisfactory" or better

Ribbon: Achieve an overall point score of satisfactory and achieve minimum requirements to be satisfactory in each event

Bronze Lamp: overall point score of good

Silver Lamp: overall point score of excellent

Gold Lamp: overall point score of outstanding

What happens if you do not maintain or improve the level of physical fitness each consecutive test?

You can either lose your award, stay the same, or "upgrade"