General Knowledge Flashcards
Navy’s Birthday
October 13, 1775
Marine Corps Birthday
November 10, 1775
What are the Navy Core Values?
Honor, Courage, and Commitment
What are the three items depicted on the NJROTC patch and what to they represent?
The items depicted on the NJROTC patch are a ship, representing the USS Constellation, an anchor, representing maritime tradition, and an eagle, representing the United States.
What are the items depicted on the Marine Corps Patch and what do they represent?
The items depicted on the Marine Corps are an eagle, representing a proud nation, a globe, representing worldwide proof of America’s history, an anchor, representing the close association between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy, and the rope for the embroidered patch.
What is the highest ribbon award any NJROTC cadet may achieve?
Meritorious Achievement Award
what kinds of ribbons can cadets wear above the name tag?
Team Commander Ribbons
what is the lowest Navy rate for an enlisted NJROTC cadet
Cadet Seaman Recruit
What is the highest attainable navy rate for an enlisted NJROTC cadet?
Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer
What is the lowest navy rank for a NJROTC cadet officer?
Cadet Ensign
What is the highest navy rank for a NJROTC cadet officer?
Cadet Captain
What is the cadet honor code?
I will not lie, or steal, or tolerate those who do.
What are the 4 types of command?
1). Prepatory Command
2). Command of Execution
3). Supplementary Command
4). Combined Command
What are the 4 items to develop an effective command voice?
Cadence, Loudness, Inflection, and Clarity. (CLIC)
What is inflection?
A voice with inflection has a good rinse and fall in pitch and tone with plenty of snap.
What is pace?
The length of a full step in quick time.
What is cadence?
A rhythmic rate of marching in a uniform step.
Cadence/ Steps at Quick Time
120 steps per minute, with 30 inches from heel to heel.
Cadence/ Steps at Double TIme
180 steps per minute, with steps 36 inches from heel to heel.
What do you do with your left foot to attain the correct position of parade rest?
To attain parade rest, move your left foot smartly 12 inches to the left.
At the position of Parade Rest or At Ease, what is the only command that can be given?
Attention
When executing a proper NJROTC salute, where is the position of the forefinger?
The tip of the forefinger touches the lower part of the headdress above and slightly to the right eye.
Why is the National Ensign flown at half-staff/ mast on some occasions?
The National Ensign is flown at half-staff/ mast on some occasions to honor and pay respect to deceased persons of national importance.
What are the 4 types of ceremonies?
Reviews, Parades, Funerals, and Award Ceremonies.
What are the 3 types of knots of knots to a tie?
Windsor, Half Windsor, and Four in One Knot.
What are the four positions of rest?
Parade Rest, At Ease, Rest, and Fall Out
