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NJROTC - Knowledge

Chain of Command



General Orders

Orders to the Sentry:
  1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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

  3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

  4. Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house or quarterdeck than my own.

  5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.

  6. 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.

  7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

  8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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

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

  11. 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.

Note: All NJROTC cadets will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order as shown in the following example:
Commanding officer: “Cadet, what is the 5th order to the sentry?”
Cadet: “Sir/Ma’am, the 5th order to the sentry is: Quit my post only when properly relieved.” Sir/Ma’am

Official NJROTC orders to the sentry are also available for download here.


Leadership Principles

  1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

  2. Be technically proficient.

  3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

  4. Make sound and timely decisions.

  5. Set the example.

  6. Know your people and look out for their well-being.

  7. Keep your workers informed.

  8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.

  9. Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

  10. Train as a team.

  11. Use the full capabilities of your organization.



Ribbons

The Meritorious Achievement ribbon The Distinguished Unit ribbon
The Distinguished Cadet ribbon The Honor Cadet ribbon The Cadet Achievement ribbon The Unit Achievement ribbon
The Aptitude ribbon The NS IV Outstanding Cadet ribbon The NS III Outstanding Cadet ribbon The NS II Outstanding Cadet ribbon
The NS I Outstanding Cadet ribbon The Exemplary Conduct ribbon The Academic Award ribbon The Exemplary Personal Appearance ribbon
The Physical Fitness ribbon The Participation ribbon The Unit Service ribbon The Community Service ribbon
The Drill Team ribbon The Color Guard ribbon The Rifle Team ribbon The Orienteering ribbon
The Inter-Service Competition ribbon The Recruiting ribbon The Basic Leadership Training ribbon The Sea Cruise ribbon
The Lamp-Bronze ribbon attachment The Lamp-Silver ribbon attachment The Lamp-Gold ribbon attachment The Anchor-Gold ribbon attachment
The Star-Bronze ribbon attachment The Star-Silver ribbon attachment The Star-Gold ribbon attachment


U.S. Navy Rates/Ranks

Pay Grade Rate Abbreviation Sleeve insignia Collar & Cap
E-1 Seaman Recruit SR / HR none none
E-2 Seaman
Apprentice
SA / HA Seaman Apprentice Sleeve insignia none
E-3 Seaman SN / HN Seaman Sleeve insignia none
E-4 Petty Officer
Third Class
PO3 Petty Officer Third Class Sleeve insignia Petty Officer Third Class Collar & Cap
E-5 Petty Officer
Second Class
PO2 Petty Officer Second Class Sleeve insignia Petty Officer Second Class Collar & Cap
E-6 Petty Officer
First Class
PO1 Petty Officer First Class Sleeve insignia Petty Officer First Class Collar & Cap
E-7 Chief Petty
Officer
CPO Chief Petty Officer Sleeve insignia Chief Petty Officer Collar & Cap
E-8 Senior Chief
Petty Officer
SCPO Senior Chief Petty Officer Sleeve insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer Collar & Cap
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer MCPO Master Chief Petty Officer Sleeve insignia Master Chief Petty Officer Collar & Cap


Pay Grade Rank Abbreviation Collar Shoulder/Sleeve
O-1 Ensign ENS Ensign Collar Ensign Shoulder/Sleeve
O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade LTJG Lieutenant Junior Grade Collar Lieutenant Junior Grade Shoulder/Sleeve
O-3 Lieutenant LT Lieutenant Collar Lieutenant Shoulder/Sleeve
O-4 Lieutenant Commander LCDR Lieutenant Commander Collar Lieutenant Commander Shoulder/Sleeve
O-5 Commander CDR Commander Collar Commander Shoulder/Sleeve
O-6 Captain CAPT Captain Collar Captain Shoulder/Sleeve
O-7 Rear Admiral
(Lower Half)
RDML Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Collar Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Shoulder/Sleeve
O-8 Rear Admiral RADM Rear Admiral Collar Rear Admiral Shoulder/Sleeve
O-9 Vice Admiral VADM Vice Admiral Collar Vice Admiral Shoulder/Sleeve
O-10 Admiral ADM Admiral Collar Admiral Shoulder/Sleeve
O-11 Fleet Admiral* FADM Fleet Admiral Collar Fleet Admiral Shoulder/Sleeve


U.S. Marine Corps Rates/Ranks

US Navy Marine Corps Seal USMC RANK STRUCTURE ENLISTED US Navy Marine Corps Seal
Private
(E-1)
Private First Class Insignia
Private First Class
(E-2)
Lance Corporal Insignia
Lance Corporal
(E-3)
Corporal Insignia
Corporal
(E-4)
Sargeant Insignia
Sargeant
(E-5)
Staff Sargeant Insignia
Staff Sergeant
(E-6)
Gunnery Sergeant Insignia
Gunnery  Sergeant
(E-7)
Master Sergeant Insignia
Master Sergeant
(E-8)
First Sergeant Insignia
First
Sergeant
(E-8)
Master Gunnery Sergeant Insignia
Master Gunnery Sergeant
(E-9)
Sergeant Major Insignia
Sergeant
Major
(E-9)
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
(E-9)
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Insignia
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
(E-9)


US Navy Marine Corps Seal USMC RANK STRUCTURE OFFICER US Navy Marine Corps Seal
  Warrant Officer Insignia
Warrant Officer
(WO)
Chief Warrant Officer-2 Insignia
Chief Warrant Officer-2
(CWO2)
Chief Warrant Officer-3 Insignia
Cheif Warrant Officer-3
(CWO3)
Chief Warrant Officer-4 Insignia
Chief Warrant Officer-4
(CWO4)
Chief Warrant Officer-5 Insignia
Chief Warrant Officer-5
(CWO5)
 
Second Lieutenant Insignia
Second Lieutenant
(O-1)
First Lieutenant Insignia
First Lieutenant
(O-2)
Captain Insignia
Captain
(O-3)
Major Insignia
Major
(O-4)
Lieutenant Colonel Insignia
Lieutenant
Colonel
(O-5)
Colonel Insignia
Colonel
(O-6)
Brigadier General Insignia
Brigadier General
(O-7)
    Major General Insignia
Major General
(O-8)
Lieutenant General Insignia
Lieutenant
General
(O-9)
General Insignia
General
(O-10)