NJROTC Comp Knowledge

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 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

Secretary of the Navy

Secretary Hung Cao

Secretary of War

Secretary Pete Hegseth

Secretary of State

Secretary Marco Rubio

Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)

Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)

Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman

Chief of Naval Operations (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

Commanding Officer

C/CDR Corleto

Executive Officer

C/LCDR Kahn

Command Master Chief

C/MCPO Espiritu

Unit Guide

C/MCPO Espiritu

Seaman Recruit (NJROTC + Navy)

No insignia

Seaman Apprentice (NJROTC + Navy)

Two diagonal silver stripes

Seaman (NJROTC + Navy)

Three diagonal silver stripes

Petty Officer Third Class (NJROTC + Navy)

Eagle perched over one chevron

Petty Officer Second Class (NJROTC + Navy)

Eagle perched over two chevrons

Petty Officer First Class (NJROTC + Navy)

Eagle perched over three chevrons

Chief (NJROTC)

Eagle perched over a fouled anchor

Senior Chief (NJROTC)

Eagle perched over a fouled anchor flanked by one star

Master Chief (NJROTC)

Eagle perched over a fouled anchor flanked by two stars

Ensign (NJROTC)

1 gold bar

Lieutenant Junior Grade (NJROTC)

2 gold bars

Lieutenant (NJROTC)

3 gold bars

Lieutenant Commander (NJROTC)

4 gold bars

Commander (NJROTC)

5 gold bars

Private

No insignia

Private First Class

One chevron

Lance Corporal

One chevron, crossed rifles

Corporal

Two chevrons, crossed rifles

Sergeant

Three chevrons, crossed rifles

Staff Sergeant

Three chevrons, one rocker, crossed rifles

Gunnery Sergeant

Three chevrons, two rockers, crossed rifles

First Sergeant / Master Sergeant

Three chevrons, three rockers and a diamond / Three chevrons, three rockers and crossed rifles

Sergeant Major / Master Gunnery Sergeant / Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Three chevrons, four rockers and a star / Three chevrons, four rockers and a bursting bomb / Three chevrons, four rockers and the Marine Corps emblem flanked by two stars

Warrant Officer 1 (Navy)

Gold bar with two blue breaks

Warrant Officer 1 (USMC)

Gold bar marked with two scarlet breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Navy)

Gold bar with 3 blue breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 2 (USMC)

Gold bar marked with 3 scarlet breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Navy)

Silver bar with two blue breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 3 (USMC)

Silver bar with two scarlet breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Navy)

Silver bar with 3 blue breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (USMC)

Silver bar with 3 scarlet breaks

Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Navy)

Silver bar with one horizontal blue line

Chief Warrant Officer 5 (USMC)

Silver bar with one horizontal scarlet line

Fouled Anchor / Rank

2 inches from the fore crease and 1½ inches from the bottom edge, centered on the left/right side of the garrison cover.

JBAR

1⅞ inches from the left collar tip, centered.

Rank

1⅞ inches from the right collar tip, centered.

Nametag

Females: 6¼ inches down from the intersection of the right seam and front seam, centered on the front seam. Males: ¼ inch above the right breast pocket, parallel and centered.

Ribbons

Females: 6¼ inches down from the intersection of the left seam and front seam, centered on the front seam. Males: ¼ inch above the left breast pocket, parallel and centered.

Watches + Bracelets

One of each is authorized, one per hand.

Necklaces

Authorized but should NOT be visible.

Fingernails

Females: May not extend ¼ inch past the fingertips, conservative nail polish. Males: May not extend past the fingertips, nail polish is unauthorized.

Rings

Females: One per hand + engagement or wedding ring. Males: One per hand.

Earrings

Females: Small gold or silver ball centered on the earlobe. Males: NOT AUTHORIZED.

Male Haircuts

Cannot exceed 4 inches in length, 2 inches in bulk. Clean and tapered around the neck and cannot touch the ears or collar.

Sideburns

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

Mustache

Neatly trimmed. Cannot extend past the upper lip line or corners of the mouth.

Female Hair

Cannot exceed 2 inches in bulk. Must be slicked back with no flyaways. Bun cannot be wider than the back of the head.

Braid/Ponytail

Cannot extend more than 3 inches past the lower edge of the collar.

Short Hair

Cannot extend past the collar.

NJROTC stands for

Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

NJROTC Core Values

Honor, Courage, Commitment

Items depicted on NJROTC patch

Anchor, Eagle, Ship (USS Constitution)

Highest attainable JROTC ribbon

Meritorious Achievement Ribbon

4 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, cadence

Good inflection

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

Pace of cadence at quick time

120 steps per minute

Pace of cadence at double time

180 steps per minute

Pace of cadence at slow time

60 steps per minute

Length of a step at quick time & slow time

30 inches, heel to heel

Length of a step at double time

36 inches

Command that cancels another command

As you were

Thumbs placement at position of attention

Trouser seams

Left foot action when conducting a parade rest

12 inches moved smartly to the left

Counts in all facing movements

Two counts

Forefinger placement when conducting a hand salute

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

When is the flag flown at half

staff?

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.

What is an important aspect that an inspecting officer must try to keep in mind?

What looks good and what is correct according to regulations

What are the key elements to maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance?

Neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image.

What is the Uniform of the Day?

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

Who approves modifications to cadet uniforms?

The Area Manager.