Knowledge

NJROTC Chain of Command 2021-2022

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Commander in Chief:

Joseph R. Biden

Vice President of the United States:

Kamala D. Harris

Secretary of State:

Antony J. Blinken

Secretary of Defense:

Lloyd J. Austin III

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Secretary of the Navy:

Carlos Del Toro

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

General Mark A. Milley, USA

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

General John E. Hyten, USAF    

Commandant of the Marine Corps:

General David Berger, USMC

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps:

Sergeant Major Troy Black, USMC

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Admiral Michael M. Gilday, USN

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON):

Master Chief Petty Officer Russell Smith, USN

Commander Naval Education Training Command (CNETC):

Rear Admiral Peter Garvin, USN

Commander Naval Service Training Command (CNSTC):

Rear Admiral Jennifer S. Couture, USN

NJROTC Area 7 Manager:

Commander Patrick Thurman, USN (Retired)

Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): 

Lieutenant Colonel Scott Weis, USMC (Retired) 

Naval Science Instructors (NSI):

Sergeant Major Hall, USMC (Retired)

Chief Edward Robinson, USN (Retired)

Orders to the Sentries:

1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

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5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. 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.

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7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11. Te especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Principles of Leadership:

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

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2. Be technically proficient.

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3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

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4. Make sound and timely decisions.

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5. Set the example.

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6. Know your people and look out for their well-being.

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7. Keep your workers informed.

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8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.

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9. Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

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10. Train as a team.

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11. Use the full capabilities of your organization.

U.S. Navy/Marine Ranks

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1. Cadet rates, ranks, promotions and position assignments are earned based on individual performance and demonstrated potential. Many factors are evaluated by the naval science instructors before awarding rates, ranks, promotions and advancement, and before cadet billet assignments are made. Cadets must continually demonstrate:

    a. High moral standards and good conduct

    b. Proper appearance in school and in unit uniform

    c. Acceptable academic achievement

    d. Acceptable performance in carrying out assigned NJROTC responsibilities

    e. Acceptable level of participation in NJROTC activities and programs

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2. Students entering NJROTC for the first time are usually assigned the grade of Cadet Seaman Recruit, or in some schools the grade of Seaman Apprentice. Advancements beyond the initial grade in the enlisted rates are often based on performance, time in the unit, position assignment and by completing certain military knowledge advancement tests. Achievement of officer status requires an individual who has demonstrated superior quality leadership, integrity, personal appearance, conduct and patriotism. NJROTC cadet rates and ranks, from the lowest to the highest, are as follows:

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3. All rate and rank promotions are determined by the naval science instructor. Unacceptable performance could result in a demotion.