NATIONAL CHAIN OF COMMAND CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL ORDERS OF A SENTRY Commander in Chief President Donald Trump 1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my 1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view. Secretary of Defense HonorableHon. James Patrick Mattis Shanahan country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in 2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and Secretary of the Navy HonorableHon. Sean RichardStackley Spencer their defense. CJCS General Joseph Dunford observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I 3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. Navy: will never surrender the members of my command while they CNO ADM John Richardson still have the means to resist. 4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my Commander, NETC RADMRADM MichealKyle J. Cozad White own. MCPON MCPONMCPON StevenRussel GiordonoSmith 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 5. To quit my post only when properly relieved. Marine Corps: escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the CommandantCommadant General Robert Neller 6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders Sergeant Major SgtMaj Ronald Green enemy. from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and all Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow NROTC UNIT STAFF prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action 7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty. Commanding Officer CAPTCAPT MichaelJohnson Lockwood which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will 8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. Executive Officer CDRCDR SledgeMichael Flynn take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those Marine Officer Instructor CaptCapt DanielStone Willet appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions. Neptune Advisor LTLT AaronArthur Schmersahl Trident Advisor LTLT DeanKirby Kirby 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am 10. To salute all Officers and all Colors and standards not cased. Poseidon Advisor LTLT ChrisIrgens Murray required to give name, rank, social security number, and date of 11. To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, Assistant MOI GySgtMSgt LedesmaBakhit McBride birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of Supply Officer Mr. Patton to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to without proper authority. Admin Officer Mr. Herrera my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. ProgramState Secretary Coordinator KathrynCoach Grim Rogers LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES 6. I will never forget that I am an American, responsible for my FALLFALL 20172019 BATTALIONBATTALION STAFFSTAFF actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country 1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement. Commanding Officer MIDNMIDN 1/C McClanahan Zöe Schertz free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. Executive Officer OCMIDN Jesse HernandezMcMullin 2. Be technically and tactically proficient. Battalion Sergeant Master Sergeant Major MIDNMIDN 1/C Reavis John Fischer Communications Officer MIDN 2/C Zachary Madow SAILOR’S CREED 3. Know your people and look out for their welfare. Operations Officer MIDNOC Pruitt1/C Michael Hinman Physical Training Inst OCMIDN Jeff Adams Grobbelaar I am a United States Sailor. 4. Keep your people well informed. Adjutant MIDNMIDN 1/C Maroney Annalia Seltmann I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States 5. Set the example. Supply Officer OCOC Kaitlin Adams Parker of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. 6. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. COMPANY COMMANDER 1ST SGT Trident MIDN MIDN 1/C Thornberry Napier MIDNMIDN Warnick 2/C Castro I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have 7. Train your people as a team. Poseidon MIDNMIDN 1/C Hobson Hardwick MIDNMIDN Waters 2/C Bogdavitz gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the 8 Make sound and timely decisions. Neptune MIDN MIDN 1/C Bristow Woelper MIDNMIDN O’leary 2/C Tingey world. Bulldog MIDNMIDN 2/C Johnson Schmidt MIDNMIDN Moulton 2/C Wechsler 9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. 10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities. ANCHORS AWEIGH Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. 11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. Farewell to college joys, we sail at the break of day. Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam, PHONETIC ALPHABET LEADERSHIP TRAITS Until we meet once more. A - ALPHA J - JULIET S - SIERRA Here's wishing you a happy voyage home. B - BRAVO K - KILO T - TANGO Judgment Dependability Tact Bearing
MARINES’ HYMN C - CHARLIE L - LIMA U - UNIFORM Justice Integrity Initiative Unselfishness From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; D - DELTA M - MIKE V - VICTOR We fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to E - ECHO N - NOVEMBER W - WHISKEY Decisiveness Endurance Courage fight for right and freedom F - FOXTROT O - OSCAR X - XRAY Knowledge And to keep our honor clean: G - GOLF P - PAPA Y - YANKEE We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine. H - HOTEL Q - QUEBEC Z – ZULU Loyalty
I - INDIA R – ROMEO Enthusiasm
Officer Ranks of the
United States Armed Forces Enlisted Ranks of the United States Armed Forces
U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy U.S. Army Insignia U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force E-1 Private Seaman Recruit Private Basic Airman O-1 Ensign Second Lieutenant Private Seaman Apprentice Private First Class Airman E-2 Lieutenant Junior O-2 First Lieutenant Grade Private First Class Seaman Lance Corporal Airman First Class E-3 O-3 Lieutenant Captain Corporal Specialist Corporal Senior Airman Lieutenant O-4 Major Commander E-4
O-5 Commander Lieutenant Colonel Sergeant 2nd Class Petty Off. Sergeant Staff Sergeant
E-5 O-6 Captain Colonel Staff Sergeant 1st Class Petty Off. Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Rear Admiral Lower O-7 Brigadier General Half E-6 Rear Admiral Upper O-8 Major General Half Sergeant First Class Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Sergeant Master First O-9 Vice Admiral Lieutenant General Sergeant Sergeant E-7 O-10 Admiral General
Master First Senior Chief P.O. Master First Senior Master First General of the Army / Admiral of the Navy Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Air Force (wartime (wartime only) only) E-8
Sergeant Command Master Fleet/Force/ Chief Sergeant Master Chief First Cmd. Chief Major Sergeant . Command Master P.O. Major Gunnery . Master Sergeant Master Major Chief P.O. Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant E-9
Sergeant Major of Master Chief Petty Officer Sergeant Major of Chief Master Sergeant of the WEAPON SAFETY RULES: the Army of the Navy the Marine Corps Air Force
1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3. Keep finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.