NJROTC Leadership Quiz

Sentry Duty Orders

• Order 1: Take charge of post and government property.
• Order 2: Walk post alertly, observing all activity within sight/hearing range.
• Order 3: Report all violations of orders.
• Order 4: Repeat calls from distant posts.
• Order 5: Only leave post when relieved.
• Order 6: Obey and relay orders from CO, duty officer, officers of the watch, and petty officers, only.
• Order 7: Speak only on duty.
• Order 8: Sound alarm in case of fire/disorder.
• Order 9: Contact officer of the deck in any other situations.
• Order 10: Salute all officers and uncased flags/standards.
• Order 11: Be exceptionally watchful at night and when challenging, challenging all individuals.

Chain of Command

• Cadet Commanding Officer: Cadet Lieutenant Commander Washburn
• Cadet Executive Officer: Cadet Lieutenant Stone
• Cadet Command Master Chief: Cadet Broughton
• Cadet Operations Officer: Cadet Morgan
• Cadet Admin Officer: Cadet Mosely
• Cadet Supply Officer: Cadet Whitted
• Cadet Training Officer: Cadet Stone
• Cadet Education Officer: Cadet Lewis
• Cadet Public Affairs Officer: Cadet Wright
• Cadet Community Service Officer: Cadet Washburn
• Cadet First Lieutenant: Cadet West
• Cadet Chaplin: Cadet Davis
• President of the United States: The Honorable Biden
• Secretary of Defense: The Honorable Austin
• Secretary of the Navy: The Honorable Toro
• Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral Franchetti
• Commander, Naval Education and Training Command: Rear Admiral Czerewko
• Commander, Naval Service Training Command: Captain Mattingly
• NJROTC Area Six Manager: Captain Hupp
• SNSI South Aiken NJROTC: Colonel Davis
• Master Chief Petty Officer: James Honea
• Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Carols A. Ruiz
• Secretary of State: Anthony Blinken

Uniform Regulations

Headgear

• Combination Cap: Authorized for officers and chiefs, but not cadets.

Uniform Restrictions

• Exposed Articles: No articles may be exposed.

Uniform Changes

• NJROTC Area Manager: Only the NJROTC Area Six Manager can make uniform changes.

General Uniform Requirement

• Navy Uniform: The uniform the SNSI directs you to wear is the Navy uniform

Hair

• Collar Contact: Hair may not touch the collar.

Accessories

• Barrettes: Authorized, but must match hair style.
• Earrings: One small silver or gold ball earring per ear (for females) only.
• Male Sideburns: Maximum length is the middle of the ears.
• Necklaces: Not authorized unless not visible.

Combination Cover Chin Strap

• Color Guard: Black chin strap for color guard.
• Officer's Cover: Gold chin strap.

Cadets

• Name Tags and Ribbons: Placed 6 1/4 inches from the shoulder seam (for females).
• Service Star Placement: 1/4 inch above ribbons.

Ribbon Awarding

• Bronze Star (2nd): Awarded after 3rd ribbon.
• Silver Star (2nd): Awarded after 4th ribbon.
• Gold Star (2nd): Awarded after 5th ribbon.
• Bronze Star (3rd): Awarded after 7th ribbon
• Silver Star (3rd): Awarded after 8th ribbon
• Gold Star (3rd): Awarded after 9th ribbon
• Honor Cadet: Awarded to cadet with highest GPA in year group.

Drill

Guidon Bearer

• V Grip: Used at "Order Arms."
• Carry Guidon: Use a strong grip.
• Carry to Order Counts: Two counts
• Order to Carry Counts: Two counts
• Display Time: Normally displayed when carried in formation.

Drill Movements

• Cadence: Rhythmic rate of march at uniform step.
• Double Time: 180 steps per minute, 36 inches.
• Rank: Line of cadets side-by-side.
• Normal Time: 112-120 steps per minute, 30 inches.

Commands

• Preparatory Command: Indicates movement, potentially directional.
• Command of Execution: Executes the desired movement.
• Combined Command: Preparatory and execution commands combined.

Examples

• Preparatory Commands: "AT EASE," "REST," "FALL IN."
• Forward March: "FORWARD" is preparatory, "MARCH" is execution.
• Right Face: "RIGHT" is preparatory, "FACE" is execution.

Step Length

• Right Step/Left Step: 30 inches
• Half Step: 15 inches
• Quick Time Step: 30 inches
• Double Time Step: 36 inches.

Positions

• Attention: Basic military position from which many execute.
• Positions of Rest: Rest, Parade Rest, At Ease, and Fall Out.
• Salute Count: Hand salute execution takes one count.
• Platoon Halt: "Platoon, HALT".
• Armed Drill Double Time: Rifle held across the body.
• Drill Cadence: 112 – 120 steps/minute.

Additional Drill Notes

• Facing/Marching Movement with Attention: Execute movement with "trail arms" position.
• Trail Arms Count: One count.
• Parade Rest Count: One count.
• Present Arms From Positions: Right shoulder arms and order arms.

Changing Positions

• Port to Order Arms: 3 counts.

• Present to Order Arms: 2 Counts.

• Port to Present Arms: 1 count.

• Inspection Arms: 4 counts.

• Port to Left Shoulder Arms: 2 counts.

• Order to Left Shoulder Arms: 5 counts.

• Left Shoulder Arms to Port Arms: 2 counts.

• Right Shoulder Arms to Order Arms: 4 counts.

• Port to Right Shoulder Arms: 2 counts.

• Order to Right Shoulder Arms: 5 counts.

• Right Shoulder Arms to Port Arms: 3 counts.

• Left Shoulder Arms to Order Arms: 4 counts.

• Salute Commands: Right and left shoulder and order arms.

• Canceling Order: "As you were."

• Command Quality: A command with snap inspires immediate and precise action.

• Rank Distance: 40 inches between ranks.

Navy/Marine Corps Ranks

• (Lists provided for reference)*

Leadership: Followership

• Effective Followership: Active role, seeks responsibility, supports team objectives, and offers suggestions.

• Alienated Followers: Negative, critical, questioning.

• Dependent Followers: Wait for instructions, do as told.

• Survivor Followers: Minimal involvement, avoid trouble.

• Good Follower Qualities: Loyalty, smarts (know job and leader's), initiative, common sense.

Readiness Factors

• Readiness Level 1: Unable, unwilling (lacks skills/confidence).
• Readiness Level 2: Unable, willing (needs guidance).
• Readiness Level 3: Able, unwilling (lacks confidence or motivation).
• Readiness Level 4: Able, willing (most effective).

Effective Follower Traits

• Honesty: Integrity, trustworthiness.
• Avoid Gripes/Whining: Constructive, prevents undermining.
• Decisiveness: Make needed decisions.
• Enthusiasm: Positive & energetic approach.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to new strategies and feedback.

Leadership Styles

• Telling (Directing): Leader provides specific instructions, closely supervises.
• Selling (Coaching): Leader supervises, provides explanations/clarification.
• Participating (Supporting): Leader supports efforts, shares ideas & responsibility.
• Delegating: Leader turns over responsibility and follows up.

Leadership Etiquette

• Responsibility: Leadership is about responsibility, not popularity.
• Teamwork: Successful leaders require team support.
• Adaptability: Flexible leadership approach based on situation.

Leadership Situation Factors

• Mission: Define goals and tasks for each team member.
• People: Understand team members' abilities and limitations.
• Leadership Style: Adapt style to the situation & people.
• Environment: Flexible approach for changing situations.

Effective Leaders

• Integrity: Adherence to values and standards. Treating all equitably.
• Loyalty: Faithfulness to all.
• Commitment: Dedicated to team success.
• Energy: Enthusiastic, proactive approach.
• Decisiveness: Making timely, informed decisions.
• Selflessness: Team/mission first above personal gain.

Personal Leader Qualities

• Courage: Confront tough situations.
• Responsibility: Acceptance of success & failure accountability.
• Example Setting: Demonstrate desired conduct.
• Self-Discipline: Adherence to rules & standards without external pressure.
• Self-Confidence: Self-awareness and decisiveness.

General Leadership Qualities

• Sense of Humor: Uses humor appropriately.
• Tact: Professional treatment of others.
• Common Sense: Appropriate treatment of others.

Leadership Decisions

• Making Choices: Consider perspectives and potential ramifications.

Leadership Qualifications

• Achievement: Industriousness and result-oriented.
• Decisiveness: Gathering info, analyzing, making sound decisions.
• Personal Appearance: Represent professional standards.
• Military Bearing: Professional and respectful conduct.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication.
• Imagination: Creative solutions and improvement.
• Job Knowledge: Extensive knowledge.
• Performance Manner: Understand self, team, mission, and situation.
• Social Grace: Genuine interest in team members' concerns.
• Personal Behavior: High standards and integrity.

Opportunities in NJROTC

• Company Organization: 100-150 cadets, CO (C/LCDR), XO, OPS, ADMIN, SUPPO.
• Battalion Organization: 150-300 cadets, CO (C/CDR), XO, OPS, ADMIN, SUPPO.

Test your knowledge about NJROTC leadership principles and structures. This quiz covers key roles, responsibilities, and protocols within the NJROTC organization. Perfect for cadets looking to enhance their understanding of effective leadership!