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1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. 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.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.
11. 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.

• Relaxed Fit Jacket: NJROTC patch 1” from the left shoulder seam. All jackets and coats must be zipped at least ¾ of the way up.
• Undershirt: Plain white crew neck or V-neck t-shirt with all uniforms.
• Garrison Cap: Lowest point 1” above eyebrows. Stowed under the belt on right or left side of uniform when indoors.
• Necktie: One-piece, black, hand-tied necktie worn when required. Four-in-hand, half Windsor, or Windsor knot. Bottom of tie hangs within 1” of the top of the belt buckle, does not cover the buckle, no more than 3¼” wide.
• Tie Tack/Clasp: Plain gold (NJROTC bar may be used). Aligned between 3rd and 4th button from neck.
• Socks: Black plain knit or rib knit socks.

• Ribbons: Males — ¼” above left breast pocket, centered on button. Females — 6¼” below left shoulder seam, centered on the front seam. Seniority inboard over outboard, blue color facing right. Non-regulation ribbons placed after regulation ribbons.
• Subsequent Awards: Two bronze into two silver into three gold.
• Aiguillettes: Worn on left shoulder. Only the Leadership Academy aiguillette is worn on the right shoulder. No more than one per shoulder. Must hang parallel to the seam of the coat or shirt.

Navy Service Uniform

• Rate/Rank: Enlisted — 1” from the front edge, 1” below upper edge of right collar. Officers — center of first gold bar 1” from front edge and 1” below upper edge of collar.
• J-Bar: Centered 1⅞” from the front edge of the left collar, centered 1” down from the upper edge of the collar.
• Name Tag: Males — ¼” above right breast pocket and centered on button. Females — 6¼” below right shoulder seam, centered on the front seam.
• Service Stars: ¼” centered above ribbons.
• Patch: Left sleeve on all uniforms, midway between front and rear of sleeve, top edge 1” below the shoulder seam. Eagle: United States. Ship: USS Constellation. Anchor: maritime tradition.

Garrison Cover

• Anchor: Centered on left, 2” from front, 1½” from bottom.
• Rate/Rank: Centered on right, 2” from front, 1½” from bottom.

• Position of Attention: Heels on line and touching. Feet at a 45° angle. Palms inboard, fingers curled, thumbs along trouser seams. Shoulders back, chest out. Head and eyes to the front. Mouth closed.
• Training Time Out (TTO): A safety measure. All activity stopped until harm has passed. Anybody can call a TTO.
• Gigline: Line formed when the belt buckle is aligned with trouser and shirt seams.
• Sunglasses: Not authorized, unless for medical purposes or authorized by an instructor.

Cadet Officer Ranks

Cadet Ensign

C/ENS - O1

Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade

C/LTJG - O2

Cadet Lieutenant

C/LT - O3

Cadet Lieutenant Commander

C/LCDR - O4

Cadet Commander

C/CDR - O5

Cadet Enlisted Ranks

Cadet Seaman Recruit

C/SR - E1

Cadet Seaman Apprentice

C/SA - E2

Cadet Seaman

C/SN - E3

Cadet Petty Officer Third Class

C/PO3 - E4

Cadet Petty Officer Second Class

C/PO2 - E5

Cadet Petty Officer First Class

C/PO1 - E6

Cadet Chief Petty Officer

C/CPO - E7

Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer

C/SCPO - E8

Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer

C/MCPO - E9

Navy Officer Ranks

Ensign

ENS

Lieutenant Junior Grade

LTJG

Lieutenant

LT

Lieutenant Commander

LCDR

Commander

CDR

Captain

CAPT

Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

RDML

Rear Admiral

RADM

Vice Admiral

VADM

Admiral

ADM

Navy Enlisted Ranks

Seaman Recruit

SR - E1

Seaman Apprentice

SA - E2

Seaman

SN - E3

Petty Officer 3rd Class

PO3 - E4

Petty Officer 2nd Class

PO2 - E5

Petty Officer 1st Class

PO1 - E6

Chief Petty Officer

CPO - E7

Senior Chief Petty Officer

SCPO - E8

Master Chief Petty Officer

MCPO - E9

Master Chief Petty Officerof the Navy

MCPON - E10

Marine Officer Ranks

Second Lieutenant

2ndLt - O1

First Lieutenant

1stLt - O2

Captain

Capt - O3

Major

Maj - O4

Lieutenant Colonel

LtCol - O5

Colonel

Col - O6

Brigadier General

BGen - O7

Major General

MajGen - O8

Lieutenant General

LtGen - O9

General

Gen - O10

Marine Enlisted Ranks

Private

Pvt - E1

Private First Class

PFC - E2

Lance Corporal

LCpl - E3

Corporal

Cpl - E4

Sergeant

Sgt - E5

Staff Sergeant

SSgt - E6

Gunnery Sergeant

GySgt - E7

Master Sergeant

MSgt - E8

First Sergeant

1stSgt - E8

Sergeant Major

SgtMaj - E9

Master Gunnery Sergeant

MGySgt - E9

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

SMMC - E10

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.

Cadets take the Cadet Challenge twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. It consists of forearm planks, push-ups, and a one-mile run/walk. While not a graded event, ribbons and devices are awarded based on performance.