njrotc packet

Who can approve modifications to cadets' uniforms?

Area Seven Manager

Where is the JROTC bar (J-bar) insignia placed on the Naval Service Uniform (NSU)?

1 and 7/8ths inch from left collar tip, centered

What does the word 'uniform' suggest?

Distinctive mode of dress

What headgear is optional for officers and chiefs as part of their NJROTC uniform?

Combination cap

What color socks are to be worn with your Navy Service Uniform (NSU)?

Black

How many rings are cadets allowed to wear per hand in any uniform?

1

What color bobby pins and hair bands should be worn while in any uniform?

The color of the female's hair

What color chin strap do officers wear on Combination caps?

Gold

What is true when female cadets are wearing earrings/studs in uniform?

One per ear, centered on the lobe, must be a small gold or silver ball

What is the correct measurement for male hair above the ears and around the neck?

¾ of an inch, tapered upward and outward

What is true concerning female hair in uniform?

Hair cannot fall below the horizontal line level of the collar

What color and style of tee-shirt will be worn with the Naval Service Uniform (NSU)?

Plain white crew neck or plain white V-neck

Ribbons and aiguillettes are NOT authorized on which NJROTC uniforms?

Working khaki shirt

Where are the service stars on the uniform located?

¼ inch above the ribbons, centered

Which award is given to any cadet upon completion of the leadership academy?

Basic leadership training

What color is the leadership aiguillette and on which shoulder is it worn?

Silver, right

What is the 'rule of thumb' when wearing a ribbon with a dark color on one end?

Dark color inboard

How is the most senior ribbon worn on the uniform shirt?

On the top row inboard

Which award is given to the cadet with the highest overall GPA?

Honor cadet

Where are ranks worn on the Naval Service Uniform (NSU)?

1-7/8 inches from the tip of the right collar of the shirt or coat

When wearing a jacket or coat, how far up should it be zipped?

¾ of the way up

If you are in your third year of NJROTC, how many service designation stars should be worn?

2

What is the maximum number of times a ribbon may be awarded in the NJROTC program?

8

Where is the NJROTC patch located on the NSU Khaki Shirt?

On the left sleeve, 1 inch down from the shoulder seam

What insignia is placed on the left side of the garrison cover?

Fouled Anchor

What are salutes to high ranking individuals called?

Courtesies

What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display?

Burning

When can the U.S. flag be displayed twenty-four hours a day?

When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

What is the universal custom for displaying the United States flag?

From sunrise to sunset

Why is the flag flown at half-mast?

To honor deceased persons of national importance

What is the signal for the start of the official duty day?

Reveille

What term describes time-honored behaviors aboard U.S. Navy ships?

Customs

When are morning colors performed?

0800 hours

What is the last step before boarding your ship in uniform?

Show your ID and request permission to come aboard

What is the first step of the boarding courtesy?

Come to attention

Which officer would you salute every time you meet?

Commanding Officer

What ceremonies are performed for officials boarding or leaving a ship?

Side honors

What area of a ship is best for ceremonies?

Quarterdeck

Which officer is always addressed as 'Captain'?

Commanding Officer

What must all sailors do during 'Passing Honors'?

Stand at attention and salute

What takes place during the 'colors ceremony' when a ship is in port?

Hoisting or lowering of the national flag

What best describes the appearance of the Union Jack flag?

50 white stars on a blue background

What is the title of the senior officer in a ceremony?

Commander of the Troops

What should a cadet do when a flag is passing?

Render appropriate salute

Which piece of music is played during the 'colors ceremony'?

National Anthem

What do you do when you hear the national anthem played outdoors and the flag is not visible?

Stand at attention, face the music, and render a salute

What do the flag and the national anthem symbolize?

All the people, their land, and their institutions.

How long is the salute held during the national anthem?

Duration of the anthem.

What should you do when attending an outdoor event in uniform and the U.S. flag is escorted past you?

Stand at attention, face front and render a salute six paces before the flag is even with you and hold it until the flag is six paces beyond you.

In what order will platoons from all five services be placed during a review?

Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard

What is the sword a symbol of?

Authority and badge of office

What is the etiquette of the sword more often called?

Manual of the Sword

What part of the sword is made of bone, ivory, or special hard white plastic?

The sword grip

What command is given to push smartly down on and release the grip of the sword?

SWORD

What ornament tops the flag staff of the guidon?

Spearhead

What is the position called when the ferrule rests on the ground touching the right shoe to the right of the toes?

Order Guidon

The command GUIDON, SALUTE is executed in how many counts?

One

What movement is the platoon performing when the guidon bearer brings the staff of the guidon diagonally across his/her body?

Double time march

When referring to the national ensign, you are referring to what?

American Flag

What command may be executed while halted, marking time or marching?

COUNTERMARCH, MARCH

On the command of execution of order colors from carry colors, what should all color bearers do?

Grip the staff with the left hand above the ferrule and remove the staff from the sling socket.

How many cadets are normally under the direction of the squad leader?

At least 8 but not more than 12

What is correct for executing 'TO THE REAR, MARCH' when at quick time?

Take one more step on the command of execution and pivot on both feet at the same time

Which command can be given while at parade rest?

ATTENTION

Which of the following is NOT a correct action when the command 'AT EASE' is given?

You may talk

The length of a full step, in quick time, is how many inches?

30

What is the formation called in which the persons are placed one behind the other?

File

What is the best way to develop a command voice?

Practice

What are the three types of commands in military drill?

Preparatory, command of execution, supplemental

What does the 40-inch 'distance' in military drill refer to?

Space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead

What does the term 'Formation' in military drill refer to?

An arrangement of elements of a unit 'in line' or 'in column'

When executing COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) MARCH, how many degrees are you turning?

45 degrees

Who should be positioned three paces in front of and centered on the platoon when the command of FALL IN is given?

Mustering Petty Officer

When the platoon is formed in line at normal interval, where is the platoon commander positioned?

6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon

What command does the platoon commander give after verifying that the platoon alignment is correct?

READY FRONT, COVER

What rank is associated with the paygrade O-3 in the Navy?

Lieutenant

What rates are the Navy paygrades E-4 through E-6 associated with?

Petty Officers

How is Rate defined in the Navy?

Job Description

How is Rank defined in the Navy?

Relative position of authority

Which accurately represents the collar device of an Admiral?

4 Gold Stars

Which collar device has an Eagle and 2 stars perched on a fouled anchor?

Cadet/Master Chief Petty Officer

Which rate, associated with non-designated personnel, has 3 diagonal stripes?

Seaman

What is the rank and paygrade associated with the color device of a Silver Eagle?

Captain/O-6

Who approves NJROTC promotions?

Senior Naval Science Instructor

Which rate has no collar device?

Seaman Recruit

What rate is represented by an Eagle perched over 2 chevrons?

Petty Officer 2nd Class/E-5

What rate is associated with an eagle perched over a fouled anchor?

Cadet/Chief Petty Officer

To become a Cadet Officer, cadets are generally in what year of NJROTC?

3rd or 4th year

Which rank is represented by a collar device of 3 gold bars?

Cadet/LT

How many gold bars does a Regimental Commander have on his/her collar?

Five Gold Bars

Which statement about rates and ranks is TRUE?

Enlisted have rates, Officers have ranks

Which statement about advancements and promotions is TRUE?

Enlisted are advanced and Officers are promoted

Of the rates listed, which has the lowest paygrade?

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Of the titles listed, which is the highest enlisted rate?

Master Chief Petty Officer

Which title is associated with only one person in the entire Navy?

MCPON

Which rank has a shoulder board with 1 (½ inch wide) gold stripe?

Ensign

Which collar device has 2 attached silver bars?

Lieutenant

Which is the lowest Flag Officer rank?

Rear-Admiral

Which correctly lists naval officer ranks from junior to senior?

ENS, LTJG, LT, LCDR, CDR, CAPT, RADM (L), RADM (U), VADM, ADM

Which accurately represents the collar device of a Cadet/Senior Chief Petty Officer?

Eagle perched over a fouled anchor with one star