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Which order requires a sentry to report all violations of orders?
Which order requires a sentry to report all violations of orders?
The Cadet Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Morgan.
The Cadet Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Morgan.
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What is the title of the Chief of Naval Operations?
What is the title of the Chief of Naval Operations?
Admiral Franchetti
The _______________ serves as the Commander of the Naval Education and Training Command.
The _______________ serves as the Commander of the Naval Education and Training Command.
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Match the following officers with their titles:
Match the following officers with their titles:
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Which order states that the sentry must salute all officers?
Which order states that the sentry must salute all officers?
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The NJROTC Area Six Manager is Captain Mattingly.
The NJROTC Area Six Manager is Captain Mattingly.
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Who is responsible for Community Service in the Cadet staff?
Who is responsible for Community Service in the Cadet staff?
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What headgear can officers and chiefs wear that cadets below cannot?
What headgear can officers and chiefs wear that cadets below cannot?
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Necklaces are authorized to be visible while in uniform.
Necklaces are authorized to be visible while in uniform.
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What color is the chin strap on an officer’s combination cover?
What color is the chin strap on an officer’s combination cover?
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Females place their name tags and ribbons ______ inches from the shoulder seam.
Females place their name tags and ribbons ______ inches from the shoulder seam.
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Match the following ranks with their description:
Match the following ranks with their description:
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How many counts does it take to properly execute the command, 'Hand, SALUTE'?
How many counts does it take to properly execute the command, 'Hand, SALUTE'?
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Males are authorized to wear earrings while in uniform.
Males are authorized to wear earrings while in uniform.
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What is the rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step in drill called?
What is the rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step in drill called?
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The distance between ranks is ___ inches.
The distance between ranks is ___ inches.
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What happens to a ribbon after a cadet earns it a second time?
What happens to a ribbon after a cadet earns it a second time?
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A 'Combined command' includes a preparatory command and a command of execution.
A 'Combined command' includes a preparatory command and a command of execution.
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What is the command given to execute a halt while commanding a platoon?
What is the command given to execute a halt while commanding a platoon?
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The chinstrap on combination covers during a color guard is ___
The chinstrap on combination covers during a color guard is ___
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What is the basic military position from which most other drill movements are executed?
What is the basic military position from which most other drill movements are executed?
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What is the hallmark of a good leader's commitment?
What is the hallmark of a good leader's commitment?
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A leader should always make decisions based on personal feelings.
A leader should always make decisions based on personal feelings.
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of a leader?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a leader?
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Integrity involves having a set of values and _______ them.
Integrity involves having a set of values and _______ them.
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Match the leadership qualities with their descriptions:
Match the leadership qualities with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a personal quality of an effective leader?
Which of the following is NOT a personal quality of an effective leader?
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A leader's commitment is solely focused on their own advancement.
A leader's commitment is solely focused on their own advancement.
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What does self-discipline in a leader imply?
What does self-discipline in a leader imply?
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A leader must possess _______ to convey their ideas clearly.
A leader must possess _______ to convey their ideas clearly.
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Match the leadership opportunities with unit sizes:
Match the leadership opportunities with unit sizes:
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Which leader quality involves the ability to inspire others?
Which leader quality involves the ability to inspire others?
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Leaders should ignore the welfare of their team members once a mission is accomplished.
Leaders should ignore the welfare of their team members once a mission is accomplished.
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What is entailed in the quality of loyalty for a leader?
What is entailed in the quality of loyalty for a leader?
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Having _______ enables a leader to face tough decisions confidently.
Having _______ enables a leader to face tough decisions confidently.
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What does military bearing refer to?
What does military bearing refer to?
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What type of follower actively supports a unit's goals and takes initiative in their role?
What type of follower actively supports a unit's goals and takes initiative in their role?
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Survivor Followers are characterized by their high level of initiative and active participation.
Survivor Followers are characterized by their high level of initiative and active participation.
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What is the number one quality of a good follower?
What is the number one quality of a good follower?
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A leader's approach to task accomplishment should be based on the abilities, knowledge, and __________ of the team members.
A leader's approach to task accomplishment should be based on the abilities, knowledge, and __________ of the team members.
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Match the following types of followers with their descriptions:
Match the following types of followers with their descriptions:
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Which readiness level indicates that a team member is able but unwilling?
Which readiness level indicates that a team member is able but unwilling?
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Decisiveness is a trait of effective followers who are never expected to take action without explicit instructions.
Decisiveness is a trait of effective followers who are never expected to take action without explicit instructions.
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What is one of the key factors that determines follower readiness?
What is one of the key factors that determines follower readiness?
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Effective leaders understand that leadership is a position of __________, not glory.
Effective leaders understand that leadership is a position of __________, not glory.
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Match the leadership styles with their characteristics:
Match the leadership styles with their characteristics:
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Which quality is NOT commonly found in a good follower?
Which quality is NOT commonly found in a good follower?
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Situational leadership requires a leader to rigidly follow a single style regardless of the context.
Situational leadership requires a leader to rigidly follow a single style regardless of the context.
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Name one trait of an effective leader.
Name one trait of an effective leader.
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Good leaders must understand the mission, the __________, and their leadership style.
Good leaders must understand the mission, the __________, and their leadership style.
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What is a characteristic of Alienated Followers?
What is a characteristic of Alienated Followers?
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Study Notes
Orders to the Sentry
- Order 1: Take charge of the post and all government property.
- Order 2: Walk the post in a military manner, alert, and observant.
- Order 3: Report violations of enforced orders.
- Order 4: Repeat calls from more distant posts.
- Order 5: Quit post only with proper relief.
- Order 6: Receive, obey, and pass orders from commanding officer, duty officer, day officers and watch officers.
- Order 7: Talk only in line of duty.
- Order 8: Give alarm in case of fire or disorder.
- Order 9: Call officer of the deck for all other issues.
- Order 10: Salute all officers and uncased flags.
- Order 11: Be especially watchful at night and during challenges, challenge all persons near post.
Staff and National 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: Cadet Lewis
- Cadet Public affairs: Cadet Wright
- Cadet Community Service: 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 Set
Head Gear
- Officers and Chiefs may wear combination caps, but cadets below are prohibited.
Uniform Restrictions
- No articles may be exposed.
Uniform Authority
- Only the NJROTC Area Manager can change uniforms
Designated Uniform
- SNSI directs cadets to wear the Navy uniform
Hair Regulations
- Hair must not touch the collar.
Accessories
- Barrettes are allowed (similar to female hair style). One small earring per ear (silver/gold ball for females). Male sideburns no more than middle of ear.
Jewelry
- Necklaces are not authorized (unless not visible).
Combination Cover Chinstrap
- Officer's combination cover chinstrap is gold, color guard's is black.
Earring Restrictions
- Males cannot wear earrings.
Name Tag Placement
- Female cadets attach name tags and ribbons 6 1/4 inches from shoulder seam.
Service Star Placement
- Service stars are placed 1/4 inch above ribbons.
Ribbon Awards
- Bronze Star: Third award
- Silver Star: Fifth award
- Gold Star: Sixth award and Seventh Award
- Honor Cadets: Yearly highest GPA recipient in each group
Drill
Guidon Bearer Grip
- "V" grip at order arms; strong grip at carry guidon.
Guidon Movement Counts
- Two counts from carry to order guidon; two counts from order to carry guidon.
Guidon Display
- Typically displayed when carried in formation.
Military Terms
- Cadence: Rhythmic rate of march at uniform step.
- Double Time: Cadence at 180 steps/minute, 36 inches/step.
- Normal Time: Cadence at 112 to 120 steps/minute, 30 inches/step.
- Preparatory Command: Indicates a movement and often its direction.
- Command of Execution: Causes the indicated movement.
- Combined Command: Combines preparatory and execution commands.
- Rank: Cadets placed side-by-side.
- Attention: Basic military position for most drill actions.
Step Lengths
- Right/Left Step, March: 30 inches.
- Half Step: 15 inches.
- Quick Time Step: 30 inches.
- Double Time Step: 36 inches.
Armed Drill
- Double Time: Rifle held across body.
- Cadence: 112 to 120 steps
Execution During Movement Commands
- Execute movement from "attention", using "trail arms"
Drill Movement Counts
- Trail Arms: One count
- Parade Rest: One count
- Present Arms (from right shoulder arms and order arms): Two/one counts
- Port Arms to Order Arms: Three counts
- Present Arms to Order Arms: Two counts
- Inspection Arms: Four counts
- Port Arms from Left Shoulder Arms: Two counts
- Order Arms from Left Shoulder Arms: Five counts
- Left Shoulder Arms from Port Arms: Two counts
- Right Shoulder Arms from Order Arms: Four counts
- Port Arms from Right Shoulder Arms: Two counts
- Order Arms from Right Shoulder Arms: Five counts
- Right Shoulder Arms from Port Arms: Three counts
- Left Shoulder Arms from Order Arms: Four counts
- Rifle Salute: From right/left shoulder and order arms.
Cancelling Orders
- "As you were." is used to cancel incomplete movements.
Command Quality
- Snap: Quality inspiring immediate response.
Rank Distance
- 40 inches between ranks.
Leadership
Followership
- Independent/Effective Followers: Active, seek responsibility, and support unit goals. Offer suggestions for improvement.
- Alienated Followers: Independent, but negative, complain and criticize.
- Dependent Followers: Wait to be told and then do it.
- Survivor Followers: Stay in the background.
- Qualities of a Good Follower: Loyalty and initiative are key, knowing their job and leader's role, and being ready to step in.
Readiness Factors
- Ability: Knowledge and skills.
- Willingness: Level of commitment and motivation.
- Confidence: Belief in acting correctly.
Readiness Levels
- Level 1: Unable and unwilling.
- Level 2: Unable but willing.
- Level 3: Able but unwilling.
- Level 4: Able and willing.
Effective Followership Traits
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- No complaints or whining.
- Decisiveness.
- Enthusiasm.
- Flexibility.
Leadership
- Leadership vs. Management: Leadership influences and directs; management supervises resources.
- Situational Leadership: Tailoring leadership approach to the situation and team members.
Leadership Styles
- Telling (Directing): Specific instructions, close supervision.
- Selling (Coaching): Close supervision, explanation, clarification.
- Participating (Supporting): Support team efforts, shared ideas/responsibility.
- Delegating: Team members take responsibility/decisions.
Leadership Etiquette
- Responsibility, not glory.
- Support team members.
- Teamwork: Success depends on team effort.
Leadership Situation Factors
- Mission: Define goals.
- People: Understand abilities, limits.
- Leadership Style: Adapt to match each situation.
- Environment: Be flexible, uncontrollable factors.
Effective Leader Traits
- Integrity.
- Loyalty.
- Commitment.
- Energy.
- Decisiveness.
- Selflessness.
Personal Qualities
- Courage: Confronting tough situations, taking responsibility.
- Responsibility.
- Setting the Example.
- Self-Discipline.
- Self-Confidence.
- Humour.
- Tact.
- Common Sense.
Decision Making
- Consider: Personal gain/loss, benefit of others, feelings and respect for others
Leadership Qualifications
- Achievement: Producing results.
- Decisiveness: Collecting, analyzing information, and making decisions.
- Personal Appearance: High standards.
- Military Bearing.
- Expression: Clear verbal and written communication.
- Imagination.
- Job Knowledge.
- Performance Manner.
- Social Grace: Showing interest in others.
- Personal Behavior.
NJROTC Leadership
- Company Organization: 100-150 cadets, with CO (C/LCDR), XO, OPS, ADMIN, SUPPO.
- Battalion Organization: 150-300 cadets, two or more companies, same staff as company.
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Test your knowledge about the essential Orders to the Sentry and the chain of command within a military context. This quiz covers the critical responsibilities of a sentry and the roles of cadet officers. Enhance your understanding of military protocol and procedures.
