NSO KNOWLEDGE PACKET 2026 MIDSHIPMAN’S PRACTICE FLASHCARDS

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards for the NROTC Knowledge Packet, including Navy/Marine Corps history, ranks, leadership principles, chain of command, and military codes.

Midshipman’s Honor Code

“A Midshipman does not lie, cheat or steal.”

Navy and Marine Corps Core Values

Honor, Courage, and Commitment

Navy Birthday

13 October 1775

Marine Corps Birthday

10 November 1775

Phonetic Alphabet: A

Alpha

Phonetic Alphabet: F

Foxtrot

Phonetic Alphabet: K

Kilo

Phonetic Alphabet: P

Papa

Phonetic Alphabet: U

Uniform

Phonetic Alphabet: Z

Zulu

President of the US

Honorable Mr. Trump

Vice President of the US

Honorable Mr. Vance

Secretary of State

Honorable Mr. Rubio

Secretary of War

Honorable Mr. Hegseth

Secretary of the Navy

Honorable Mr. Cao

Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral (ADM) Caudle

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

MCPON Perryman

Commandant of the Marine Corps

General (Gen) Smith

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Ruiz

Chief of Naval Personnel

Vice Admiral (VADM) Czerewko

Commander, NETC

Rear Admiral, Upper Half (RADM) Huffman

Commander, NSTC

Rear Admiral, Lower Half (RDML) Pottenburgh

Commanding Officer (CO), NROTC University of Arizona

Colonel (Col) Allen

Executive Officer (XO), NROTC University of Arizona

Commander (CDR) Gonzales

Navy Freshman Class Advisor

Lieutenant (LT) Jensen

Battalion CO

MIDN 1/C Beck

Battalion XO

MIDN 1/C Luzbert

Battalion SGTMAJ

MIDN 1/C Baker

NSO Officer-In-Charge

MIDN 1/C Luther

NSO Platoon Commander

MIDN 2/C Ingalls

NSO Platoon Sergeant

MIDN 2/C O’Brien

NSO 1st Squad Leader

MIDN 3/C Murphy

Weapons Safety Rule 1

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

Weapons Safety Rule 2

Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Weapons Safety Rule 3

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.

Weapons Safety Rule 4

Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.

1st General Order of the Sentry

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

2nd General Order of 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 General Order of the Sentry

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4th General Order of the Sentry

Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

5th General Order of the Sentry

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6th General Order of the Sentry (Navy)

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.

6th General Order of the Sentry (Marine)

Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day and Officers and Noncommissioned Officers of the Guard only.

7th General Order of the Sentry

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8th General Order of the Sentry

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9th General Order of the Sentry (Navy)

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

9th General Order of the Sentry (Marine)

Call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.

10th General Order of the Sentry

Salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.

11th General Order of the Sentry

Be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Article 1 of the Code of Conduct

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Article 2 of the Code of Conduct

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Article 3 of the Code of Conduct

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Article 4 of the Code of Conduct

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

Article 5 of the Code of Conduct

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only my name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Article 6 of the Code of Conduct

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.

Leadership Traits Mnemonic

JJ DID TIE BUCKLE

Leadership Traits: J, J, D, I, D

Judgment, Justice, Decisiveness, Initiative, Dependability

Leadership Traits: T, I, E, B, U

Tact, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Bearing, Unselfishness

Leadership Traits: C, K, L, E

Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Endurance

1st Leadership Principle

Be technically and tactically proficient.

2nd Leadership Principle

Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

5th Leadership Principle

Set the example.

11th Leadership Principle

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

Navy E-2 Constructionman Apprentice (CA) Insignia

2 DIAGONAL STRIPES (LIGHT BLUE)

Navy E-7 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Collar Device

GOLD FOULED ANCHOR, SILVER SUPER IMPOSED USN

Navy E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Collar Device

GOLD FOULED ANCHOR, SILVER SUPER IMPOSED USN, 3 SILVER STARS

Navy O-1 Ensign Shoulder Board Description

$\frac{1}{2}\text{''}$ GOLD STRIPE

Navy O-4 Lieutenant Commander shoulder board

$$\text{(2) }\frac{1}{2}\text{'' GOLD STRIPE, (1) }\frac{1}{4}\text{'' GOLD STRIPE}$$

Navy O-6 Captain Insignia

Silver Spread Eagle

Navy O-10 Admiral Shoulder Board Description

$$\text{(1) 2'' GOLD STRIPE, (3) }\frac{1}{2}\text{'' GOLD STRIPES}$$

Marine Corps E-3 Lance Corporal Insignia

1 Chevron | Crossed Rifles

Marine Corps E-8 First Sergeant (1st Sgt) Insignia

3 Chevrons | Diamond | 3 Rockers

Marine Corps E-9 Sergeant Major Of The Marine Corps (SMMC) Insignia

3 Chevrons | Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) flanked by 2 Five-Point stars | 4 Rockers

Marine Corps W-1 Warrant Officer 1 Insignia

One gold bar with two red breaks

Marine Corps W-5 Chief Warrant Officer 5 Insignia

One silver bar with one horizontal red stripe

Mission of the Navy

To recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver combat ready naval forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence through sustained forward presence.

Mission of the USMC

The Marine Corps is the nation’s expeditionary force in readiness. On a day-to-day basis, we are forward deployed, forward engaged, and prepared for crisis response.

STA-21 Officer Candidates

Enlisted Sailors in the Seaman-to-Admiral, 21st Century, Enlisted Commissioning Program who earn a baccalaureate degree and a commission into the United States Navy.

MECEP Officer Candidates

Enlisted Marines part of the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) who are addressed by their enlisted rank.

Mission of NROTC

To develop future officers mentally, morally, and physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of duty, loyalty, and the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.