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“First in the First”

“Naval Honor School” ‘97 – ‘99, ‘01 – ‘08


Marine Corps Reserve Association Award ’04-’05 / ’05-‘06
Mexico Academy and Central School
3338 Main Street, Mexico, NY 13114 / (315) 963 – 8400 – 5007 / fax
4791
Region 1 First Year Cadet Handbook (2010 – 2011)
Senior Marine Instructor:
LtCol John Freda- home 681 – 6650 /
JFreda@mexico.cnyric.org / cell (315) 955 – 3881
Marine Instructor:
SgtMaj Earl Combes 315-751-9992/ ECombes@mexico.cnyric.org

name / platoon:______________________ / _______


address / phone:__________________ / _________

CORE VALUES

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Introduction There are three core values that guide all that we do in the MCJROTC
program at Mexico Academy and Central School. These three core
values are honor, courage, and commitment.

Honor • Having a sense of honor means that I feel that I am strictly


accountable for maintaining only the very highest standards of
personal behavior, under all circumstances and at all times.
• Honor is the bedrock of our character, the foundation for our
decisions, and the framework for our actions.
• Honor is specifically that quality that guides us to exhibit the ultimate
in ethical and moral behavior; to abide by an uncompromising code
of ethics; that is never to lie, cheat, or steal; and to have respect and
concern for the dignity of others.
• Honor is also the qualities of personal maturity, dedication,
trustworthiness, and dependability that commits us to act
responsibly; to fulfill obligations; and to hold others accountable for
their actions.
• It is an honorable duty (a privilege) to serve the greater needs of my
family, my school, my community and my country.

Courage • Courage is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength to
do what is right, with confidence and resolution, even in the face of
temptation and adversity.
• The heart of our core values, courage is the mental, moral, and
physical strength to carry us through demanding challenges.
• It is the mastery of fear; to adhere to a higher standard of personal
conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under
stress and pressure.
• It is the inner strength that enables us to take that extra step.
Commitment • Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication to
excellence that leads us to professionalism and superior
performance in all endeavors.
• It is our ability to join together as a team, to improve the quality of
what we do at school, to improve the quality of our lives at home
and to be better citizens within our community
• It leads to the highest order of discipline for our organization and is
prevalent in our interactions with each other. It is the ingredient
that protects our integrity, our pride, our concern for others, and
fosters an unrelenting determination to achieve excellence in every
endeavor.
• It is the value that establishes us as an example for others to
emulate.
• Commitment is the day-to-day duty of every cadet in the Marine
Corps JROTC program at Mexico Academy and Central High
School.

LEADERSHIP

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Objectives Primary: ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION (JOB).

Secondary: WELFARE OF YOUR CADETS.

Definition Leadership is the art of influencing and directing individuals


towards a common purpose by obtaining their obedience,
respect, confidence and loyal cooperation.

Foundations of • Leadership Traits


Marine • Leadership Principles
Corps • Espirit de Corps
Leaders
hip • History and traditions
• Customs and courtesies

FOURTEEN LEADERSHIP TRAITS (JJDIDTIEBUCKLE)

Leadership • The 14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and actions which, if
Traits demonstrated in daily activities, will help leaders earn the respect,
confidence, and loyal cooperation of other cadets.
• It is extremely important that you understand the meaning of each
leadership trait, and how to develop it, so you know what personal
goals to set as you work to become a good follower and better leader.

1. Justice To be fair and impartial, in your actions, for the common good.
2. Judgment To apply intelligence, logic, reason, common sense, knowledge and
maturity to make sound decisions and choices.
3. Dependability To be reliable in all things.
4. Initiative To do things without having to be told to do them.
5. Decisiveness To make sound and timely decisions.
6. Tact To be considerate of others, and to think “win - win”
7. Integrity To be honest, to tell the truth, and to do the “right thing” even when no
one is watching or will ever know
8. Enthusiasm To show interest or display zeal.
9. Bearing To carry yourself with pride, dignity, and distinction.
10. Unselfishness To put the welfare of others first.
11. Courage To have the mental, moral and physical strength to do the right things,
even if they are unpopular.
12. Knowledge To know your job.
13. Loyalty To be committed to someone or something.
14. Endurance To continue to work even though you are mentally or physically tired.

ELEVEN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES (KKKBEDSTEMS)

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1. Know yourself and seek self- improvement

2. Know your cadets and look out for their welfare

3. Keep your cadets informed.

4. Be technically proficient.

5. Employ your command (unit) in accordance with its capabilities

6. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates

7. Set the example (a good one).

8. Train your cadets as a team.


9. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised and accomplished (U-S-A).
10. Make sound and timely decisions

11. Seek and take responsibility for your actions

BEHAVIOR IN AND OUT OF UNIFORM

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION: affection between a boy and a girl should be a


private matter, and as such any displays of affection should be done in private.
Cadets will not display any gestures of affection in school or on school grounds. This
holds especially true when in uniform and pertains to kissing (anything more than a
peck on the cheek), embracing (other than a quick hug), holding hands, or other forms
of intimate behavior. Cadets who kiss and hug in public are risking a lower Marine
Corps JROTC leadership grade for their unbecoming conduct.

WEARING THE UNIFORM PROPERLY

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Uniform Wear • MCJROTC uniform wear is authorized by the SMI on designated
& Care days and usually for MCJROTC functions only.
• You are authorized to wear your uniform to and from school on the
designated uniform days (typically a Thursday or Friday, depending
on when you will have class that week).
• On designated uniform days, the uniform will be worn throughout the
school day from 7:40 AM until 2:15 PM.
• Cadet who are members of a team with a designated formal uniform
(i.e., sports team, cheerleader) may wear that designated uniform, in
lieu of the MCJROTC uniform, for the duration of the season only
(grooming standards will continue to apply).
• Upon the request of the cadet, only the SMI can give a cadet
permission to change out of the uniform, during the school day, due
to special circumstances (i.e., working with clay, welding, automotive
class, formal pictures) or if another dress code has been designated by
a responsible adult leader of an organization to which the cadet
belongs.
• Upon the request of the cadet, the SMI can give a cadet permission to
wear a uniform on special occasions (such as a wedding).
• Camouflage uniforms and cotton T-shirts will be washed in warm or
cold water only (NEVER in hot water , which will fade the colors).
• Khaki shirts, poly-wool green trousers, wool sweaters and dress coats
must be dry-cleaned. DO NOT WASH THESE ITEMS.
• Unserviceable uniforms can be exchanged for serviceable uniforms.
• Notify your platoon commander and request an appointment to
exchange the item after school (usually fifth period).
• Cadets are responsible for their uniforms.
• Replacement of lost, stolen or damaged uniforms is the financial
responsibility of the cadet. Keep your uniforms in a safe place.
• DO NOT LEAVE UNIFORMS IN LOCKERS, CARS,
CLASSROOMS
When You Are In • You represent yourself, the Corps of Cadets, your school, the
Uniform community, and the US Marine Corps when you are in uniform.
• Your appearance must be impeccable, and your conduct will be
beyond reproach, in order to present a favorable image to the public.
While in uniform:
• Wear a complete uniform, with appropriate insignia / ribbons and
badges, appropriately buttoned up.
• Do not inappropriately mix uniform items.
• Civilian items will not be worn with uniforms unless authorized by
the Senior Marine Instructor due to extenuating circumstances.
• Do not display personal affection in public (“PDA”) (i.e., hold hands,
snuggle, walk with your arm around another, kiss, sit in another’s
lap, receive or give massages, etc.)
• Do not obviously chew gum.
• Do not smoke, dip, or chew tobacco.
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• Do not walk or stand around with your hands in your pockets.
• Wear your cover outdoors at all times and remove it indoors.
• Salute all officers. Greet all cadets and treat everyone with respect.
• Do not use foul language, tease others, or wrestle/play in uniform
GROOMING STANDARDS IN UNIFORM

Male cadet • Trimmed on the sides and back so that the hair is evenly graduated
haircut from zero at the hairline to no longer than 1/2 inch on the sides.
standard • The hair should be tapered, not blocked, on the back of the neck.
s: • Sideburns will not go below the top of the ear opening (place your
index finger in your ear, your sideburns cannot go below the top of
your finger). Another quick reference point is to trim the sideburns
even with the corner of the eyes.
• The hair on the top of the head will not exceed 3 inches.
• It will be washed and neatly combed.
• Hair may be evenly dyed (no streaks or highlights), but will be a
natural color which matches your skin tone (the SMI will be the final
judge of what is or is not a "natural color" and matching to skin
tone).
• Eccentric or faddish hairstyles will not be allowed (the SMI will be
the final judge of what is or is not acceptable).

Women cadet • Women cadets will wear their hair in such a manner so that it does
grooming not fall below the bottom edge of the shirt collar.
standards: • The manner in which the hair is worn must not interfere with the
appropriate wearing of the cover.
• Hairpins, barrettes, rubber bands, etc. used to control or style the hair
will be hidden from view.
• Except for black or dark blue "scrunchies", no other items are
allowed to be visible in the hair.
• Hair may be dyed, but will be a natural color which matches your
skin tone (the SMI will be the final judge of what is or is not a
"natural color" and matching to skin tone).
• Eccentric or faddish hairstyles will not be allowed (the SMI will be
the final judge of what is or is not acceptable).
Accessories: • No earrings are allowed for men in uniform.
• Women are authorized to wear either plain yellow gold or silver stud earrings,
no greater than ¼” in diameter, a maximum of one in each ear (only in the ear
lobe), while in any uniform EXCEPT FOR THE UTILITY UNIFORM (no
earrings may be worn with the Utility uniform).
• A religious insignia, or military style “dog tags”, may be worn on an
unobtrusive chain around the neck, but must be hidden under the T-shirt. No
other jewelry will be visible above or around the neck.
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• Watches are the only authorized jewelry allowed on the wrist.
• A maximum of one ring on each hand is allowed.
Grooming: • Fingernails (on both males and females) may not extend more than ¼” past the
tip of the fingers.
• Only females may wear fingernail polish while in uniform. That polish will be
non-eccentric in color (i.e., clear, red, pink, tan). The SMI will be the final
judge of whether or not a color is non-eccentric. Multiple colors, and decorative
ornamentation are prohibited.
• Cosmetics work by females will be applied conservatively, and will complement
the individual’s complexion tone; exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles are
prohibited. The SMI will be the final judge of whether or not a cosmetic, and
the manner in which it is worn, is acceptable.
• If any male facial hair is dark brown or black, that male will shave before
wearing uniforms - "peach fuzz" will not be required to be shaved - the SMI will
be the final judge of whether or not a male will be required to shave while in
uniform.
• Mustaches are the only facial hair authorized for men.
• Mustaches must be neatly trimmed so that the hair does not fall below the top
edge of the upper lip and does not extend past the corners of the mouth.

CADET INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

Cadet Insignia
Placement Enlisted: centered vertically along the imaginary line bisecting
the angle formed by the point of the collar and 1/2" from the
bottom outer edges of the chevron to the edge of the collar.

Officer: placed one inch back from, and centered on, the front
edge of the collar. Multiple disks and lozenges will run towards
the back of the collar.

RIBBONS

MALE Coat: 1/8" and centered above left breast pocket.


Shirt: 1/8" and centered above left breast pocket.
FEMALE Coat: 1/8' above highest point of, and centered over, the
left breast pocket.
Shirt: 0 to 2 inches above first visible button on the left
side of the shirt (tolerances are allowed so you can place
your ribbons for best appearance since there are no

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pockets on your shirt).

CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM (UTILITIES)

Utility Cap Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.

Utility Coat Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.


Utility Trousers Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.

Black Boots Polished. Laced left over right.

Socks Clean.

Green T-shirt Clean. Level and smooth collar

Khaki Belt Clean. Tip 2-4 inches past edge of belt buckle.

Belt Buckle Polished. Locked. Aligned with edge of fly.

Blousing Garters Between 1st and 2nd eyelet of boots.

Green Sweater Optional Worn under the utility coat.

SERVICE DRESS "C" UNIFORM (SS "C")

Garrison Cap Dry Cleaned. Pressed. Irish pennant free.


Black Service Emblem Clean and black. Wings level to the deck.

Short Sleeve Khaki Shirt Dry cleaned and pressed. Irish pennant free
Ribbons 1/8" above and centered on left pocket.
Green Trousers Pressed. Irish pennant and lint free.
White T-shirt Clean. Level collar.
Khaki Web Belt Clean. Tip 2-4 inches past edge of belt buckle.
Brass Belt Buckle Locked. Polished. Aligned with edge of fly and shirt seam.
Black Dress Socks Clean.
Black Dress Shoes. Polished.

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Green Sweater Optional Worn over the khaki shirt with the long sleeve khaki collar
neatly worn outside of the sweater. Cuff the wrists and fold
the bottom of the sweater at the waist. Cover the khaki belt.

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ACCESSORIES

Patches MCJROTC: 1/2 inch down from the seam of the shoulder, centered on
the sleeve, worn on the left sleeve. The patch must always be visible
on the outermost garment worn (shirt, blouse, jacket, etc.).
Service “A” coat The length must be between 2 ¾ and 3 ¾ inches in length.
belt

UNIFORM PROBATION

Uniform Probation • MCJROTC uniforms are provided by the U.S. Marine Corps to you free under the
condition that you comply with uniform regulations and conduct yourself properly
while in uniform.
• The SMI will place cadets on uniform probation for violations of uniform
regulations or improper conduct in uniform.
• Uniform probation will affect your inspection grade, participation in unit activities
and promotions.
• WEARING A MCJROTC UNIFORM IS A PRIVILEGE…Protect it!

CLOSE ORDER DRILL

Five Purposes of 1. Instill discipline through precision and automatic response to


Drill orders.
2. Move units from place to place in a standard and orderly manner.
3. Provide cadets an opportunity to handle individual weapons.
4. Increase leader's confidence through the exercise of command by
giving proper commands and drilling cadets.
5. Provide simple formations from which further organization is
made.
Terms & Descriptions The following list of terms will be referred to during drill practice. You should
be familiar with each term and what it means.

DRILL TERMINOLOGY
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Term Description
File Two or more cadets, covered one behind the other.
Rank Two or more cadets, aligned shoulder to shoulder
Line Members, or units, are aligned abreast.
Column Members, or units, are organized into a file (or files).
Mass Formation Platoons, at close interval, in columns, to form six or more files, in a company or
larger formation.
Interval One arm’s distance between cadets, measured shoulder to shoulder.
Close Interval 4" inches distance between cadets, measured shoulder to shoulder.
Distance 40" inches between cadets in ranks, measured back to chest.
Open Ranks 70" inches between cadets in ranks, measured back to chest.
Cadence Number of steps taken per minute while marching.
Quick Time 120 thirty-inch steps per minute.
Double Time 180 thirty-six inch steps per minute.
Half Step a 15 inch step forward, measured from heel to toe.
Back Step a 15 inch step backwards.
Side Step a 12 inch step to the side (measured between heels).
Flank a ninety degree pivot to the right or left while marching.
Oblique a forty-five degree pivot to the right or left while marching.
To the Rear a 180 degree pivot to the rear while marching.

FOUR TYPES OF REST

Type of Rest Expected / Allowable Actions


Parade Rest Modified position of attention. Differs from attention only in that the
heels are twelve inches apart, the hands are placed on the small of the back
with the right hand on top of the left hand, and the fingers are straight with
the thumbs inter locked.

At Ease Right foot remains in place - you may move other parts of your body. No
talking allowed.
Rest Right foot remains in place - you may move other parts of your body.
Talking is allowed.
Fall Out When ordered to do so, break ranks and go to the area designated by the
leader.

THREE TYPES OF DRILL COMMANDS

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Command Description
Preparatory Given with rising inflection of the voice (alerts cadets to what will happen next).

Execution Sharp crisp command given one step prior to execution (tells the cadets to "do it
now").
Combined Sharp crisp command with no preparatory command.
Examples: Fall In, Fall Out, Rest, At Ease, Cover.

DRILL MOVEMENTS

REPORTING THE UNIT


Unit Leader Reports Squad "All Present” or “All accounted for”

Names of Cadets Absent. For Example; "Jones, Smith - Absent."

Platoon: "1st Platoon, All Present “ or "1st Platoon, (#) Cadets Absent"

Company: "Company All Present or Accounted For." "Company, # Cadets UA


(Unauthorized Absence)"

HALTED INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS


Fall In Rest
Right & Left Face Back Step
Hand Salute At Ease
Attention Fall Out
About Face Side Step
Parade Rest Dismissed
Align to Right

MARCHING INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS


Forward March Change Step
Half Step To the Rear
Mark Time Flanks
Halt Obliques

UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY
Unit Drill
Open Ranks Column Half R/L
Column R/L Column of Twos
Column of Files Extend in Column
Close in Column Pass in Review

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PLATOON DRILL
Change Step Column Half Left X 2
Right Flank Pass in Review
Column Left X 2 Fall Out
March to the Rear Dismiss the Platoon
Manual of Arms

M-14 MOVEMENTS
Order Arms R/L Shoulder Arms
Port Arms Inspection Arms
Rifle Salutes Parade Rest
Trail Arms Present Arms

MILITARY CUSTOMS & COURTESIES

Wearing Covers • Wear covers outdoors at all times while in uniform.


• Remove cover indoors except when under arms.
Rules of Saluting • Salute when covered and in uniform.
• Salute indoors only when under arms.
• When approaching an officer, salute 6 to 30 paces away.
• Salute all officers, and colors and standards not cased.

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Saluting Officers • Salute and look squarely at the officer.
• Give an appropriate verbal greeting.
• Hold your salute until it is returned or acknowledged.
• Render the salute only once if an officer stays in the area.
• Salute again if a personal conversation takes place.
• Salute again when the officer departs.
• Passing an Officer:
salute when passing as officer going in the same direction as you are
going by -
Coming abreast (even) of the officer, saluting and saying,
"BY YOUR LEAVE, SIR (or MA'AM)."
the officer will return the salute and say "Carry On" or "Granted."
Terminate your salute and pass ahead.

Saluting in a Group • Group is NOT in formation: the first person to notice the officer calls the
group to attention and salutes for the entire group (or the entire group may
salute individually).
Group IS in formation: the senior person in the group calls the formation to
attention and salutes for the entire group.

Reporting to seniors • Approach the officer at attention (march).


• Halt two paces from the officer.
• Salute if outdoors, or indoors under arms and covered.
• Say, "Sir, Cadet _______, reporting as ordered, Sir (or Ma'am)."
• Hold salute until acknowledged.
• Remain at attention until given At Ease.
• When Dismissed:
• Come to Attention.
• Salute if outdoors or indoors under arms and covered.
• Say, "Aye, Aye, Sir (or Ma'am)."
• Wait for return salute or acknowledgment.
• Take one step back and execute about face.
• Depart at attention.

RENDERING HONORS TO COLORS AND TO THE MARINES' HYMN

Marines' Hymn • Stand at Attention, whether in or out of uniform.

NATIONAL ENSIGNS, COLORS, STANDARDS AND GUIDONS

Color A national flag or a flag distinguishing a unit or organization, carried by


dismounted elements.

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Standard A flag carried by Fleet Marine Force units and major non-FMF commands.

Guidon A small rectangular flag carried by company size units.

Hoist To raise. Also refers to the height of a flag.


Fly refers to the length of a flag.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE NATIONAL ENSIGN

Rules for Raising & • Raising The National Ensign is raised at 0800.
Lowering the The National Ensign is always raised quickly.
Flag • Lowering. The National Ensign is lowered at sunset.
The National Ensign is lowered slowly.
• Remove and fold properly.
• Half Mast symbolizes the nation is in mourning.
• President authorizes half masting and prescribes duration
• 0800 (Half Mast) Raise quickly to the top and then slowly lower to
half-mast.
• Sunset (Half Mast) Raise to the top of the flag pole quickly and
then lower the ensign slowly. Remove and fold properly.

DISPLAYING AND CARRYING COLORS

Flag Rules The National Color is always displayed to the right and/or above
other flags.
For special situations the following rules apply:
On a Stage: Placed on the stage to the speaker’s right.
Audience Area: Placed to the right front of the audience.
With other flags: To the right when arranged in line.
Color Guard: Carried to the right of other flags.
In column: the National color will be carried in front of other flags.
Dipping the Flag: National color is never dipped. Other flags are dipped
forward during national anthem.
Casing the Colors: Colors should be cased when not in use.
Rules Hanging: The flag should be hung in a prominent position.
• Blue field is to the left with stripes running to the right when hung in a
horizontal position.
• Blue Field is in upper left corner when hung vertically.
• Blue field is up and facing either north or east when hung vertically over
streets.
Folding: Fold into a triangle with only the blue field visible.

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MARINE'S HYMN

First Verse From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,


We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

Second verse Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze, from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job the UNITED STATES MARINES

Third verse Here’s health to you and to our corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we’ve fought for life, and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded by UNITED STATES MARINES

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Chain of Cadets must know the chain of command from


Co their squad leader to the President of the United
m States.
ma
nd
Cadets must be familiar with the chain of
command listed below:

President The Honorable Mr. Obama


(Vice President) The Honorable Mr. Biden
(Secretary of State) The Honorable Ms. Clinton

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Secretary of Defense The Honorable Mr. Gates
Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Mr Mabus
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Amos
(Assistant Commandant) General Magnus
(Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps) Sergeant Major Kent
Commanding General, MCCDC LtGen. Flynn
(Combat Development and Integration)
Commanding General, TECOM MajGen Fox
National director, MCJROTC Dr. McHenry
Regional Director Mr. Schafer (GS-13 / Major USMC Ret.)
President, Mexico Central School District Mr. Patrick
School Board of Education
Superintendent, MCSD Mr. Prichard
Principal, Mexico Academy and Central Mr. Root
School
Senior Marine Instructors LtCol Freda
Marine Instructor SgtMaj Combes
Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Major Joe Locci
Cadet Executive Officer Cadet Captain Zimmer
Cadet 1st Sgt Cadet 1st Sergeant Jessica Locci
Cadet S-1 (Personnel ) Cadet Second Lieutenant Stinson
Cadet Public Affairs Cadet
Cadet Information Systems management Cadet First Lieutenant (billet gapped)
Officer (ISMO)
Cadet Drill Team Commander Cadet Major Ladd
Cadet Rifle Team Commander Cadet
Cadet Youth Physical Fitness Team Cadet
Commander

NAVAL TERMS

All Hands All members of a command

As You Were Resume former activity

Aye Aye Sir Required official acknowledgement of an order meaning I have received,
understand and will carry out the order.

Bunk or rack Bed

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Carry On The order to resume previous activity

Chit A receipt or authorization; a piece of paper

Deck Floor

Hatch Door or doorway

Head Latrine, bathroom or toilet

Overhead Ceiling

Pogeybait Candy or sweets

Port Left

Sick Bay Hospital or Dispensary

Square Away To straighten up, make ship shape, or get settled

Starboard Right

Swab A mop

JROTC RANK STRUCTURE

Cadet Private
(No Insignia) (Pvt)
(Junior Enlisted)
Cadet Private First Class
(Pfc)
(Junior Enlisted)

Cadet Lance Corporal


(LCpl)
(Junior Enlisted)

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Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (2ndLt)
Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
(Company Grade officer)
(NCO)
(one silver flat disk)

Cadet 1st Lieutenant (1stLt)


Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
(Company Grade officer)
(NCO)
(two silver flat disks)

Cadet Captain
Cadet Staff Sergeant
(Capt)
(SSgt)
(Company Grade officer)
(SNCO)
(three silver flat disks)

Cadet Major
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
(Maj)
(GySgt)
(Field Grade officer)
(SNCO)
(one silver flat lozenge)

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel


Cadet First Sergeant
(LtCol)
(1stSgt)
(Field Grade officer)
(SNCO)
(two silver flat lozenges)

Cadet Colonel
Cadet Sergeant Major
(Col)
(SgtMaj)
(Field Grade officer)
(SNCO)
(three silver flat lozenges)

Marine Corps History, Customs, and Traditions


The Beginning

November 10, 1775 • Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of
(Marine Corps Birthday) Marines under Samuel Nicholas.
• Marines were modeled after the British Royal Marines
Samuel Nicholas • Our First Commandant
Birthplace of USMC • Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
Missions for Marines • Sharpshooters in masts of naval ships
• Maintain discipline on ships
• Conduct landings / Board enemy ships.
New Providence, Bahamas • First Amphibious Landing in March of 1776 to seize supplies and guns.
Leathernecks • The uniform of the day had a stiff leather collar worn by Marines to

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keep heads straight and prevent sword slashes.
Quatrefoil • Figure eight emblem worn on the top of covers to distinguish Marines
from the enemy for sharpshooters in the rigging of ships – currently
only worn by Marine Officers.
1783 • Marines fought as part of the Army
• Marines and Navy were disbanded
1798 • USMC reestablished 1798 and USMC band formed.
Archibald Sommers • The First Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

1805 • Conducted a 600 mile march to Tripoli in search of Prince Hamet.


• Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold at Derna on “the shores
of Tripoli.”

Lt Presely O’ Bannon • LT Presley O’Bannon receives the Mameluke sword.


• This sword still used by Marine officers today
Grand Old Man of the Marine • Archibald Henderson - 39 years as Commandant
Corps

1846 War with Mexico • Marines fought as part of the Army


• Conducted an “Amphibious” landing at Vera Cruz.
• Participated in the Battle at Chapultapec and occupied the “Halls of
Montezuma” in Mexico City. .

Blood Stripe • Red (Blood Stripe) stripes worn on the trousers of NCOs and officers
worn in memory of the blood shed at Chapultapec
• Emphasized the importance of NCOs because of the small size of
Marine detachments

Most common Marine • Leathernecks


Nicknames • Devil Dogs (Teufelhunden)
• Soldiers of the Sea

General John A. Lejeune • Our 13th Commandant


• Perhaps the greatest Commandant
• Emphasized leadership training
• Originated the Marine Corps birthday celebration

The President's Own • Title given to the Marine Corps Band

The Commandant's Own • Title given to the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

Eagle, Globe and Anchor • These are the three parts of the Marine Corps emblem
("EGA") • The Eagle represents the American people whom we serve
• The globe represents the world wide service of Marines
• The Anchor represents the Marines' amphibious capabilities and close
ties with the U.S. Navy
Semper Fidelis • The Marine Corps motto which means "Always Faithful"

Scarlet and Gold • Official colors of the Marine Corps

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Lieutenant General Lewis B. • The only Marine ever awarded five Navy Crosses for bravery (second
"Chesty" Puller only to the Medal of Honor)

General Smedley Butler • One of only two Marines who were ever awarded TWO Medals of
Honor (the highest award for bravery) - the other individual was
Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly

Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly • One of only two Marines who were ever awarded TWO Medals of
Honor (the highest award for bravery) - the other individual was
General Smedley Butler

Ohpa May Johnson • The first Woman Marine (she enlisted 13 August 1918)

Major A. A. Cunningham • The Marine Corps' first aviator (pilot)

Captain Robert Mullen • The first Marine Corps recruiter

Storm flag • Flown on military installations during inclement weather

Post flag • Flown on military installations during normal occasions

Garrison flag • Flown on military installations on Sundays and holidays

Francis Scott Key • Wrote the words to our national anthem in 1814 during the battle of
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD

The Eleven General Orders (TWRRQRTGCSB)

The General Orders are a vital part of keeping order and purpose in the work place.
They allow Marines to know what basic decisions to make, and what to start doing, in
most situations. They also set minimum standards for a Marine's conduct and
actions while on duty (on the job). With only a few word and phrase changes, these
"General Orders" are directly applicable to the civilian work environment in that they
reflect the general expectations of civilian supervisors and managers. The General
Orders must be memorized by their number - for instance, you may be asked to recite
General Order # 11, or 2 and so forth.

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 which 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 guardhouse than
my own.
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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, Officer of the Day, and officers
and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give (sound) the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by


instructions.

10. To salute all officers, and all 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.

COMMANDING DRILL
COMMAND LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

LEFT FLANK BY THE LEFT FLANK (PAUSE) MARCH


RIGHT FLANK BY THE RIGHT FLANK (PAUSE) MARCH
LEFT OBLIQUE LEFT OBLIQUE (PAUSE) MARCH
FORWARD FORWARD (PAUSE) MARCH
MARCH (FROM
OBLIQUE)
COLUMN LEFT COLUMN LEFT (PAUSE) MARCH
COLUMN RIGHT COLUMN RIGHT (PAUSE) MARCH
HALF STEP
FORWARD FORWARD (PAUSE) MARCH
MARCH (FROM
HALFSTEP)
CLOSE MARCH CLOSE (PAUSE) MARCH
EXTEND MARCH EXTEND (PAUSE) MARCH
TO THE REAR TO THE REAR (PAUSE) MARCH

HOW AND WHERE TO POSITION YOURSELF WHILE COMMANDING:

ALWAYS COMMAND WHILE YOU ARE AT THE POSITION OF ATTENTION

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IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE COMMANDER TO ALSO EXECUTE STATIONARY
DRILL MOVEMENTS WHEN THERE ARE A SERIES OF STATIONARY MOVEMENTS –
HOWEVER, IF GIVING AN UNIT A FACING MOVEMENT IN PREPARATION TO GIVING
THE COMMAND “FORWARD, MARCH!” THE COMMANDER WOULD FACE WITH THE
UNIT AS WELL

OFFICERS: FOR STATIONARY MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM SIX PACES AND


CENTERED ON THE FORMATION
ENLISTED: COMMAND FROM THREE PACES AND CENTERED ON THE FORMATION

FOR COLUMN MARCHING MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM 2 / 3 OF THE WAY BACK


SO THAT 1 / 3 OF THE PLATOON BEHIND YOU (AND CLOSEST TO YOU) CAN HEAR
YOU, YET 2 / 3 OF THE PLATOON IN FRONT OF YOU CAN HEAR YOU BECAUSE
YOUR VOICE IS BEING PROJECTED FORWARD

FOR FLANKING MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM EITHER FLANK

THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO COMMAND FROM THE LOCATION YOU CAN
BEST EXERCISE COMMAND FROM

THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF COMMANDS:

PREPARATORY COMMAND I.E., “RIGHTTTTT . . . ”


THIS COMMAND TELLS THEM WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT TO DO
YOUR VOICE RISES JUST A LITTLE BIT - THEN PAUSES

COMMAND OF EXECUTION I.E., “FACE!”


THIS COMMAND TELLS THEM TO DO IT
YOUR VOICE RISES VERY SHARPLY - THEN ENDS IN AN ABRUPT EXCLAMATION!

COMBINED
GIVEN AS A BARK
I.E., “ATTENTION!” “HALT!” “REST!” “AT-EASE!” “DISMISSED!”

COMMAND VOICE – YOU NEED TO ENUNCIATE CLEARLY FOR THE PREPARATORY


COMMAND, AND USE YOUR DIAPHRAGM TO FORCE THE COMMAND OF
EXECUTION OUT – IF YOU CAN COMMAND A UNIT FROM AT LEAST HALF A
FOOTBALL FIELD AWAY, THEN YOU HAVE THE PROPER VOLUMNE

COLUMN MOVEMENTS (COLUMN LEFT / COLUMN RIGHT / OBLIQUE / CLOSE /


EXTEND MAY ONLY BE GIVEN WHILE THE SQUAD LEADERS ARE AT THE FRONT OF
THE COLUMN

“HALT” WHILE MARCHING MAY BE GIVEN ON EITHER FOOT

“HALT” AT SIDESTEP MUST BE GIVEN AS THE HEELS COME TOGETHER

WHEN COMMANDING “TO THE REAR, MARCH!” THE COMMANDER MUST TAKE
SEVERAL EXTRA STEPS BEFORE THEMSELVES EXECUTING THE MOVEMENT IN
ORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR POSITION 2 / 3 OF THE WAY BACK IN THE FORMATION

WHEN CLOSING OR EXTENDING, THE COMMANDER MUST ALSO EXCUTE THE


MOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN POSITION

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IF CIRCUMSTANCE WARRANT YOUR BEING IN FRONT OF THE UNIT WHILE
MARCHING AT THE FLANK, ENSURE YOU TURN YOUR HEAD OVER YOUR RIGHT
SHOULDER TO COMMAND FURTHER – SO THAT MEMBERS CAN HEAR YOU

WHILE AT THE HALF-STEP, YOU MUST COMMAND FORWARD MARCH BEFORE ANY
OTHER COMMAND MAY BE GIVEN

COLUMN LEFT / RIGHT AND TO THE REAR MAY BE GIVEN FROM THE HALT

WHEN CALLING EXTRA COMMANDS, RAISE YOUR HAND WHILE CALLING THE
COMMANDS TO INDICATE TO THE EVALUATOR THAT YOU RECOGNIZE THE
COMMAND IS EXTRA

WHEN YOU LOSE CONTROL OF A UNIT – HALT THEM AND REGROUP MENTALLY
BEFORE YOU CONTINUE

FALL DRILL EVALUATION


NAME: PLT: DATE:
1 DETAIL ATTENTION 5
2 LEFT FACE 5
3 RIGHT FACE 5
4 ABOUT FACE 5
5 ABOUT FACE 5
6 PARADE REST 5
7 DETAIL ATTENTION 5
8 RIGHT FACE 5
9 FORWARD MARCH 5
10 LEFT FLANK 5
11 RIGHT FLANK 5
12 LEFT OBLIQUE 5
13 IN PLACE HALT 5
14 RESUME MARCH 5
15 FORWARD MARCH 5
16 COLUMN LEFT 5
17 COLUMN RIGHT 5
18 COLUMN RIGHT 5
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19 HALF STEP 5
20 FORWARD MARCH 5
21 DETAIL HALT 5
22 RIGHT STEP MARCH 5
23 DETAIL HALT 5
24 FORWARD MARCH 5
25 COLUMN RIGHT 5
26 TO THE REAR MARCH 5
27 TO THE REAR MARCH 5
28 DETAIL HALT 5
29 LEFT FACE 5
30 DISMISSED 5
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 150 SCORE:

UNARMED DRILL EVALUATION Spring (Outdoor)


P 0 1 2 3 4 5 SCORE
1 FORM THE PLATOON 5
FALL IN
1ST SQUAD LEADER – THE PLATOON IS
NOT CENTERED – I WILL ADJUST
REPORT
SIR / MA’AM – PLATOON ____ IS ALL
PRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR AND
PREPARED FOR THE DRILL
EVALUATION
2 LEFT FACE 5
3 RIGHT FACE 5
4 ABOUT FACE 5
ABOUT FACE
5 PARADE REST 5
ATTENTION
6 RIGHT FACE 5
7 FORWARD MARCH 5
8 LEFT FLANK 5
9 RIGHT FLANK 5
10 LEFT OBLIQUE 5
11 IN PLACE HALT 5
12 RESUME MARCH 5
13 FORWARD MARCH 5
14 COLUMN LEFT 5
15 COLUMN RIGHT 5
16 COLUMN RIGHT 5

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17 HALF STEP 5
18 FORWARD MARCH 5
19 HALT 5
20 RIGHT STEP (IN COLUMN) 5
21 HALT 5
22 FORWARD MARCH 5
23 COLUMN RIGHT 5
24 CLOSE MARCH 5
FORWARD MARCH
25 EXTEND . . . MARCH 5
FORWARD . . . MARCH
26 TO THE REAR . . . MARCH 5
TO THE REAR . . . MARCH
27 HALT 5
28 LEFT FACE 5
29 DISMISSED 5
30 COMMAND VOICE 5
POINTS POSSIBLE 150 TOTAL
COMMENTS

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