Everything a Cadet Needs to Know to Lead, Learn, and Excel
NJROTC Knowledge Hub
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Naval Science & History
Key events, famous battles, ships, and traditions. Optional timeline infographic.
Drill & Uniforms
Commands, inspection standards, uniforms, and procedures.
Rank & Leadership
Rank structure, promotions, leadership principles, mentorship.
Community Service & Citizenship
Service requirements, event examples, how to participate.
Physical Training & Wellness
PT routines, fitness benchmarks, and progress tips.
- Commander in Chief: Mr. Donald Trump *
- Vice President of the United States: Mr. J.D. Vance *
- Secretary of Defense: Mr. Pete Hegseth*
- Secretary of the Navy: Mr. John Phelan *
- Chief of Naval Operations: ADM Daryl Caudle, USN *
- Chief of Naval Education and Training: RADM Gregory Huffman, USN *
- Chief of Naval Training and Services Command: RDML Matthew Pottenburgh, USN *
- Area 09 Manager: Commander (CDR) Matthew Jordan, USN (ret) *
- Principal of the School: Mrs. Debbie Sayers *
- Senior Naval Science Instructor: Colonel Andre T. Harrell, USMC (ret) *
- Naval Science Instructor: Senior Chief (HMCS) Christopher Grimm, USN (ret) *
- Company Commander: Cadet LCDR *
- Company Executive Officer (XO): *
- Company Operations Officer (OPS): Cadet LT *
- Company Adjutant (ADJ): Cadet LTjg *
- Company Senior Enlisted Advisor (Master Chief): *
- Company Supply Officer:
- Company Supply Chief:
- Company Supply Petty Officer:
- Company Supply Petty Officer:
- Company Armorer:
- Company Armory Chief:
- Company Medical Chief:
- Company Medical Petty Officer:
- To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
- To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
- To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
- To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
- To quit my post only when properly relieved.
- To 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.
- To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
- To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
- To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
- To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.
- To 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.
Cadet Ribbons
Marine Officer Ranks
| Insignia | Rank | Rank Name | Abbreviation |
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O‑1 | Second Lieutenant | 2ndLt |
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O‑2 | First Lieutenant | 1stLt |
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O‑3 | Captain | Capt |
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O‑4 | Major | Maj |
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O‑5 | Lieutenant Colonel | LtCol |
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O‑6 | Colonel | Col |
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O‑7 | Brigadier General | BGen |
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O‑8 | Major General | MajGen |
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O‑9 | Lieutenant General | LtGen |
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O‑10 | General | Gen |
Marine Enlisted Ranks
| Insignia | Rank | Rank Name | Abbreviation |
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E-1 | Private | Pvt |
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E-2 | Private First Class | PFC |
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E-3 | Lance Corporal | LCpl |
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E-4 | Corporal | Cpl |
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E-5 | Sergeant | Sgt |
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E-6 | Staff Sergeant | SSgt |
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E-7 | Gunnery Sergeant | GySgt |
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E-8 | Master Sergeant | MSgt |
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E-8 | First Sergeant | 1stSgt |
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E-9 | Master Gunnery Sergeant | MGySgt |
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E-9 | Sergeant Major | SgtMaj |
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E-9 | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps | SMMC |
Service Birthdays
United States Navy
13 October 1775
United States Marine Corps
10 November 1775
- Chain of Command
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- Commander in Chief: Mr. Donald Trump *
- Vice President of the United States: Mr. J.D. Vance *
- Secretary of Defense: Mr. Pete Hegseth*
- Secretary of the Navy: Mr. John Phelan *
- Chief of Naval Operations: ADM Daryl Caudle, USN *
- Chief of Naval Education and Training: RADM Gregory Huffman, USN *
- Chief of Naval Training and Services Command: RDML Matthew Pottenburgh, USN *
- Area 09 Manager: Commander (CDR) Matthew Jordan, USN (ret) *
- Principal of the School: Mrs. Debbie Sayers *
- Senior Naval Science Instructor: Colonel Andre T. Harrell, USMC (ret) *
- Naval Science Instructor: Senior Chief (HMCS) Christopher Grimm, USN (ret) *
- Company Commander: Cadet LCDR *
- Company Executive Officer (XO): *
- Company Operations Officer (OPS): Cadet LT *
- Company Adjutant (ADJ): Cadet LTjg *
- Company Senior Enlisted Advisor (Master Chief): *
- Company Supply Officer:
- Company Supply Chief:
- Company Supply Petty Officer:
- Company Supply Petty Officer:
- Company Armorer:
- Company Armory Chief:
- Company Medical Chief:
- Company Medical Petty Officer:
- General Orders Of A Sentry
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- To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
- To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
- To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
- To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
- To quit my post only when properly relieved.
- To 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.
- To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
- To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
- To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
- To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.
- To 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.
- Cadet Ribbons
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Cadet Ribbons
- US Navy Ranks
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- US Marines Ranks
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Marine Officer Ranks
Insignia Rank Rank Name Abbreviation O‑1 Second Lieutenant 2ndLt O‑2 First Lieutenant 1stLt O‑3 Captain Capt O‑4 Major Maj O‑5 Lieutenant Colonel LtCol O‑6 Colonel Col O‑7 Brigadier General BGen O‑8 Major General MajGen O‑9 Lieutenant General LtGen O‑10 General Gen Marine Enlisted Ranks
Insignia Rank Rank Name Abbreviation E-1 Private Pvt E-2 Private First Class PFC E-3 Lance Corporal LCpl E-4 Corporal Cpl E-5 Sergeant Sgt E-6 Staff Sergeant SSgt E-7 Gunnery Sergeant GySgt E-8 Master Sergeant MSgt E-8 First Sergeant 1stSgt E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant MGySgt E-9 Sergeant Major SgtMaj E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps SMMC - Service Birthdays
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Service Birthdays
United States Navy
13 October 1775
United States Marine Corps
10 November 1775
— Leadership Principles —
- Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
- Be technically proficient.
- Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
- Make sound and timely decisions.
- Set the example.
- Know your people and look out for their well-being.
- Keep your workers informed.
- Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.
- Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
- Train as a team.
- Use the full capabilities of your organization.
NJROTC Study & Quizzes
Study materials and quizzes to prepare for inspections,
promotions, and evaluations.