UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA NROTC SMART PACK MIDSHIPMAN S HONOR CODE A Midshipman does not lie, cheat or steal. NAVY CORE VALUES Honor, Courage and Commitment I am a United States Sailor. SAILOR S CREED I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. 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 X-ray Y - Yankee Z Zulu KEY FIGURES 1. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: General Joseph Dunford 2. Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral John Richardson 3. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: Master Chief Steven Giordano 4. Commandant of the Marine Corps: General Robert Neller 5. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Sergeant Major Ronald Green
CHAIN OF COMMAND Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), the (First/Second/Third/etc) person in my Chain of Command is, (insert Title, Rank and Name). TITLE RANK AND NAME 19. President of the US: Honorable Mr. Donald Barack J. Obama Trump 18. Vice President of the US: Honorable Mr. Mike Joe Pence Biden 17. Secretary of Defense: Honorable Mr. James Ashton Mattis Carter 16. Secretary of the Navy: Honorable Mr. Sean Ray Stackley Mabus 15. Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral John Richardson 14. Commander, NETC: Rear Admiral Michael White 13. Commander, NSTC: Rear Admiral Stephen Evans 12. CO, NROTC at U of Arizona: Colonel Patrick Wall 11. XO, NROTC at U of Arizona: Commander Todd Mencke 10. Class Advisor: 9. Battalion CO: MIDN Midshipman 1/C Parker 1/C Sean KahnPowell 8. Battalion XO: MIDN Midshipman 1/C Tatarka 1/C Brandon BrownBui 7. Battalion Sergeant Major: OC Midshipman Marcus Hunt 1/C Kristen Burlseon 6. Company CO: 5. Company XO: 4. Platoon Commander: 3. Platoon Sergeant: 2. Squad Leader: 1. Fire Team Leader: ARTICLES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), the article of the Code of Conduct is: 1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. 3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any actions which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way. 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. 2
GENERAL ORDERS OF THE SENTRY Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), the General Order of the Sentry is to: 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 guard house than my own. 5. Quit my post only when properly relieved. 6a. (Navy version) 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. 6b. (Marine version) 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. Talk to no one except in the line of duty. 8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. 9a. (Navy version) Call the Petty Officer of the Watch in any case not covered by instructions. 9a. (Marine version) Call the Corporal of the Guard in any 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 for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority. LEADERSHIP TRAITS Remember these by the mnemonic aid: JJ DID TIE BUCKLE 1. Justice 8. Enthusiasm 2. Judgment 9. Bearing 3. Decisiveness 10. Unselfishness 4. Integrity 11. Courage 5. Dependability 12. Knowledge 6. Tact 13. Loyalty 7. Initiative 14. Endurance 3
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), the Leadership Principle is to: 1. Be technically and tactically proficient. 2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement. 3. Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare. 4. Keep your subordinates informed. 5. Set the example. 6. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished. 7. Train your subordinates as a team. 8. Make sound and timely decisions. 9. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates. 10. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities. 11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. Naval Fleets Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), the United States Fleet is: 3 rd Fleet Headquartered in San Diego, California and is responsible for the East Pacific region. 4 th Fleet Headquartered in Mayport, Florida and is responsible for the South Atlantic region. 5 th Fleet Headquartered in Manama, Bahrain and is responsible for the Middle Eastern region. 6 th Fleet Headquartered in Naples, Italy and is responsible for the European region. 7 th Fleet Headquartered in Yokosuka, Japan and is responsible for the West Pacific region. 10 th Fleet Headquartered in Fort Meade, Maryland and is responsible for cyber warfare. Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) Sir/Ma am/midshipman/(other rank), MEF is headquartered in: I MEF Camp Pendleton, California II MEF Camp Lejeune, North Carolina III MEF Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (said as one MEF, two MEF, or three MEF ) Service Birthdates United States Navy 13 October 1775 United States Marine Corps 10 November 1775 4
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