Bethel Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Navy Distinguished Unit Award with Academic Honors:
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Quote of The Week: "The American citizen soldiers knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn’t want to live in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and all of us, living and yet to be born, must be profoundly grateful." - Stephen Ambrose, American Historian, Comments about D-Day
Welcome Cadets
Cadet Creed and Qualifications of a Naval Officer
The Cadet Creed and Qualifications of a Naval Officer (Quals) are to be learned by all cadets (in class). They outline the defining characteristics and values all cadets should have.
Cadet Creed
I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and the Corps of Cadets. I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America. I do not lie, cheat, or steal, and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds. I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism. I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body. I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the constitution and the American way of life. May I be granted the strength to always live by this creed. Oorah!
Qualifications of a Naval Officer
It is by no means enough that an officer of the Navy should be a capable mariner. He must be that, of course, but also a great deal more. He should be as well a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor.He should be the soul of tact, patience, justice, firmness, kindness, and charity. No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention or be left to pass without its reward, even if the reward is only a word of approval. Conversely, he should not be blind to a single fault in any subordinate, though at the same time, he should be quick and unfailing to distinguish error from malice, thoughtlessness from incompetency, and well meant shortcomings from heedless or stupid blunder. In one word, every commander should keep constantly before him the great truth, that to be well obeyed, he must be perfectly esteemed.
Your Guide to Promotion Board:
To be done before the day of promotion board -- not the day of
● Study expected knowledge for the rank you are going up for (ranks, chain of command and
● Have your uniform meet the standards laid out in the Cadet Reference Manual (cover included)
● Make sure you meet grooming standards too
● Have your promotion sheet completely filled out (can be found on the shelf outside of Staff Room)
● Make sure your cadet record is fully updated and shared with your company staff - this should be done before the day of promotion board DuringTo be acknowledged for going to promotion board
● You will be in front of your company staff
● Remain at the position of attention the whole time
● Keep your bearing……even if asked questions that seem unusual. Do not look around
● You will march in and report to your company commander, following this procedure ○ ***Salute*** “Sir/Ma’am Cadet (your name and rank) respectfully requesting promotion consideration to the desired rank of (rank you are going up for)” ***CO returns the salute and says “Very well” and drops salute*** ***Then you drop your salute***
● Know your intentions for the unit and why you’re going up for this rank.
● What are your future goals?
● How will you use your higher position to contribute to the unit?
● How have you contributed to the unit thus far?
● Are you involved in any of the activities organized through ROTC?
● In addition, you may be asked military knowledge and questions regarding the Chain of Command (internal and external) as aforementioned. Post Consider this after the promotion board
● Do not freak out -- please
● You will hear if you were promoted at an upcoming battalion formation
● It will be okay
Tips:
● Disclaimer: The company staff is not scary, and they are not here to yell at you during promotion board and tell you that you suck. They all understand it is intimidating and have all been in front of a promotion board before. Everything they tell you is meant to help you. You don’t need to be scared.
● Do not ask for signatures 5 minutes before the promotion board. You will not get it. Get them before or on the day of.
● If you do not know the answer to a question, don’t panic. Don’t look around or do anything out of line. Calmly reply: “This cadet does not know, but will report back if requested sir/ma’am”
● If requested to report back, find the answer and return it to your staff at the end of the board.
● CHECK FOR Irish Pennants (dangling pieces of the fabric sticking out of shirt or pants)
● Shine your shoes
General Knowledge:
Chain of Command:
Commander in Chief: The Honorable Mr. Joseph Biden
Vice President: The Honorable Mrs. Kamala Harris
Sec. of State: The Honorable Mr. Antony J. Blinken
Sec. of Defense: The Honorable Mr. Lloyd J. Austin III
Sec. of the Navy: The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro
Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral Michael M. Gilday
Commander of Naval Service Training Command: Rear Admiral Jennifer S. Couture
Commander of Naval Education and Training Command: Rear Admiral Peter A. Garvin
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: MCPON James M. Honea
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Sgt Major Troy E. Black
NJROTC Area 4 Manager: CDR Jimmie Miller
Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): LCDR Mark Dwinells
Associate Naval Science Instructor (ANSI/NSI): Master Sergeant Joseph Meehan
Battalion Chief of Staff: C/CDR Ella Burns-DeMelo
Battalion Commander: C/CDR Leah Horvath
Battalion Executive Officer: C/LCDR Molly Reed
Battalion Operations Officer: C/LCDR Yee Ying Ng
Battalion Master Chief: C/MCPO Jack Gondoly
Alpha Company Commander: C/LCDR Kendall Famularo
Alpha Company Executive Officer: C/LT Lola Resendes
Alpha Senior Chief: C/SCPO Gabe Barboza
Bravo Company Commander: C/LCDR PJ Cirella
Bravo Company Executive Officer: C/LT Alyssa DiGrandi
Bravo Company Senior Chief: C/SCPO Ben D’Amico
Extra Information:
Father of the Navy - Captain John Paul Jones
The seven belt loops - stand for the seven seas
Review ribbon and device placement in the field manual and measurements
General Orders:
1. Take charge of my 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 or quarterdeck than my own.
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.
7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty
8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. Call the Corporal of the Guard or Officer of the Deck in case not covered by instructions.
10. Salute all Officers and all Colors and Standards not cased.
11. Be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.
Phonetic Alphabet:
A-Alpha
B-Bravo
C-Charlie
D-Delta
E-Echo
F-Foxtrot
G-Golf
H-Hotel
I-India
J-Juliet
K-Kilo
L-Lima
M-Mike
N-November
O-Oscar
P-Papa
Q-Quebec
R-Romeo
S-Sierra
T-Tango
U-Uniform
V-Victor
W-Whiskey
X-Xray
Y-Yankee
Z-Zulu
RANKS:
Navy & Coast Guard:
E1 - Seaman Recruit
E2 - Seaman Apprentice
E3 - Seaman
E4 - Petty Officer 3rd Class
E5 - Petty Officer 2nd Class
E6 - Petty Officer 1st Class
E7 - Chief Petty Officer
E8 - Senior Chief Petty Officer
E9 - Master Chief Petty Officer
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O1 - Ensign
O2 - Lieutenant Junior Grade
O3 - Lieutenant
O4 - Lieutenant Commander
O5 - Commander
O6 - Captain
O7 - Rear Admiral Lower Half
O8 - Rear Admiral Upper Half
O9 - Vice Admiral
O10 - Admiral
O11 - Fleet Admiral
Army:
E1 - Private
E2 - Private 2nd Class
E3 - Private 1st Class
E4 - Corporal / Specialist
E5 - Sergeant
E6 - Staff Sergeant
E7 - Sergeant First Class
E8 - Master Sergeant / First Sergeant
E9 - Sergeant Major / Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major of the Army
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O1 - 2nd Lieutenant
O2 - 1st Lieutenant
O3 - Captain
O4 - Major
O5 - Lieutenant Colonel
O6 - Colonel
O7 - Brigadier General
O8 - Major General
O9 - General
Marine Corps:
E1 - Private
E2 - Private 1st Class
E3 - Lance Corporal
E4 - Corporal
E5 - Sergeant
E6 - Staff Sergeant
E7 - Gunnery Sergeant
E8 - Master Sergeant / First Sergeant
E9 - Master Gunnery Sergeant / Sergeant Major
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O1 - 2nd Lieutenant
O2 - 1st Lieutenant
O3 - Captain
O4 - Major
O5 - Lieutenant Colonel
O6 - Colonel
O7 - Brigadier General
O8 - Major General
O9 - General
Air Force:
E1 - Airman Basic
E2 - Airman
E3 - Airman First Class
E4 - Senior Airman
E5 - Staff Sergeant
E6 - Technical Sergeant
E7 - Master Sergeant
E8 - Senior Master Sergeant
E9 - Chief Master Sergeant / Command Chief Master Sergeant / Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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O1 - 2nd Lieutenant
O2 - 1st Lieutenant
O3 - Captain
O4 - Major
O5 - Lieutenant Colonel
O6 - Colonel
O7 - Brigadier General
O8 - Major General
O9 - General
Space Force:
E1 - Specialist 1
E2 - Specialist 2
E3 - Specialist 3
E4 - Specialist 4
E5 - Sergeant
E6 - Technical Sergeant
E7 - Master Sergeant
E8 - Senior Master Sergeant
E9 - Chief Master Sergeant / Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force / Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force
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O1 - 2nd Lieutenant
O2 - 1st Lieutenant
O3 - Captain
O4 - Major
O5 - Lieutenant Colonel
O6 - Colonel
O7 - Brigadier General
O8 - Major General
O9 - General
Things to Note:
There is a difference between the SNSI and NSI: Commander is our SNSI. If someone asks who the NSI is during an inspection, that is MSgt.
Random Knowledge:
Commandant of the Marine Corps: General David H. Berger
First Commandant of the Marine Corps: Major Samuel Nicholas
Know the Curriculum: This can include anything you have or will learn in NJROTC. (Flag etiquette, ranks/rates, etc.)
Navy Corps Values:
- Honor
- Courage
- Commitment
Navy and Marine Corps, Birthday:
Navy: October 13th, 1775
Marine Corps: November 10th, 1775
Chain Of Command:
Cadet Guide
This guide is issued to all NJROTC Cadets and is designed to assist them while enrolled in the Corps of Cadets. All cadets are expected to be familiar with this guide and to comply with the rules, regulations and guidelines contained herein. Parents and Cadets should study this guide carefully so that they may achieve maximum benefit from the program during a cadet's career at Bethel High School.