NJROTC Knowledge, Chain of Command, Orders to the Sentry, and Regulations

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the 11 Orders to the Sentry, Chain of Command, Unit Staff, Uniform and Grooming Regulations, Drill Commands, and Protocol from the NJROTC lecture notes.

1st Order to the Sentry

Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2nd Order to the Sentry

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

3rd Order to the Sentry

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4th Order to the Sentry

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own.

5th Order to the Sentry

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6th 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.

7th Order to the Sentry

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8th Order to the Sentry

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9th Order to the Sentry

Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10th Order to the Sentry

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11th 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.

Commander in Chief / President

President Donald Trump

Vice President

Vice President James Vance

Speaker of the House

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Dan Caine

SEC NAV

Secretary Hung Cao

SEC WAR

Secretary Pete Hegseth

SEC STATE

Secretary Marco Rubio

NSTC

Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh

NETC

Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman

CNO

Admiral Daryl Caudle

MCPO of the Navy

Master Chief Petty Officer John Perryman

Commandant Marine Corps

General Eric Smith

Sergeant Major Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz

Unit Commanding Officer

C/CDR Corleto

Unit Executive Officer

C/LCDR Kahn

Unit Command Master Chief

C/MCPO Espiritu

Unit Guide

C/MCPO Espiritu

Garrison Cover Fouled Anchor / Rank Placement

$2\,\text{inches}$ from the forecrease and $1\frac{1}{2}\,\text{inches}$ from the bottom edge, centered on the left/right side of the garrison cover.

JBAR / Rank Placement

$1\frac{7}{8}\,\text{inches}$ from the left/right collartip centered.

Female Nametag / Ribbon Placement

$6\frac{1}{4}\,\text{inches}$ down from the intersection of the left/right shoulder seam and front seam, centered on the front seam.

Male Nametag / Ribbon Placement

$\frac{1}{4}\,\text{inch}$ above the left/right breast pocket, parallel and centered.

Watch and Bracelet Regulations

One of each is authorized, with a limit of one per hand.

Necklace Regulations

Authorized to wear in uniform, but must not be visible.

Fingernail Regulations

Females: may not extend $\frac{1}{4}\,\text{inch}$ past fingertips, conservative nail polish allowed. Males: may not extend past fingertips, nail polish is unauthorized.

Ring Regulations

Females: one per hand plus an engagement or wedding ring. Males: one per hand authorized.

Earring Regulations

Females: small gold or silver ball centered on the earlobe. Males: not authorized.

Male Haircut Standards

Cannot exceed $4\,\text{inches}$ in length and $2\,\text{inches}$ in bulk. Must be clean and tapered around the neck and cannot touch the ears or collar.

Sideburn Regulations

Cannot extend past the middle of the ear and must end in a cleanly shaven line.

Mustache Regulations

Must be neatly trimmed and cannot extend past the upper lipline or corners of the mouth.

Female Hair Bulk Regulations

Cannot exceed $2\,\text{inches}$ in bulk. Must be slicked back with no flyaways, and bun cannot be wider than the back of the head.

Female Braid / Ponytail Regulations

Cannot extend more than $3\,\text{inches}$ past the lower edge of the collar.

Female Short Hair Regulations

Cannot extend past the collar.

Warrant Officer Insignia Pattern

Gold or silver bar with blue or scarlet breaks.

NJROTC

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Navy / NJROTC Core Values

Honor, Courage, Commitment.

NJROTC Patch Depictions

Anchor, Eagle, and Ship (USS Constitution).

Meritorious Achievement Ribbon

The highest attainable JROTC ribbon.

Four Types of Commands

Preparatory command, command of execution, supplementary command, and combined command.

Properties of a Good Commanding Voice

Loudness and projection, distinction or clarity, inflection, and cadence.

Good Inflection

Good rise and fall in pitch and tone with plenty of snap.

Quick Time Cadence Pace

$120\,\text{steps per minute}$.

Double Time Cadence Pace

$180\,\text{steps per minute}$.

Slow Time Cadence Pace

$60\,\text{steps per minute}$.

Quick Time and Slow Time Step Length

$30\,\text{inches}$, measured heel to heel.

Double Time Step Length

$36\,\text{inches}$.

As you were

The command that cancels another command.

Position of Attention Thumb Placement

Positioned along the trouser seams.

Parade Rest Left Foot Movement

Left foot is moved smartly $12\,\text{inches}$ to the left.

Facing Movements Count

Executed in $2\,\text{counts}$.

Hand Salute Forefinger Placement

Tip of the forefinger touches the lower part of the headdress above and slightly to the right of the eye.

Half-Staff Flag Display

Flown to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance.

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." ($31\,\text{words}$)

Key Elements of High Standard Dress

Neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image.

Uniform of the Day

The uniform you are directed to wear on any given day.

Area Manager

The individual who approves modifications to cadet uniforms.

Hair Ornaments Regulation

Must match the hair color, with a maximum of two small barrettes.

Sunglasses Regulations

A conservative pair is permitted in uniform when authorized by the SNSI, but never authorized in formation; retainer straps are not authorized.

Cadet Political Activity Policy

Cadets in uniform are not authorized to participate in political activities.

Indoor Cover Regulations

Covers are worn indoors only when on official duty.

Outdoor Cover Exceptions

Covers are not worn outdoors when ordered or for religious services.

Active Duty vs. NJROTC Uniform Differences

Cadets do not wear commissioned officer rank insignia, combination cover bill, or sleeve braid.

Authorized Male Tie Knots

Four-in-hand, Windsor knot, and half Windsor knot.

Four Types of Ceremonies

Reviews, Decorations, Parades, and Funerals.

Training Time Out (TTO)

A safety command called when a cadet or Naval Science Instructor (NSI) experiences a concern for training safety.