Freshman Knowledge Packet

NROTC Mission Statement

To develop midshipmen mentally, morally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of honor, duty, and loyalty. To commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.

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Table of Contents Commanding Officers Guidance pages 3-5

OSUNROTC History page 6

Naval Glossary/Terminology pages 7-8

Goals of NROTC/Chain of Command page 9

National Chain of Command Photographs page 10

Unit and Battalion Staff Defined page 11

Unit Staff Photographs page 12

Battalion Structure page 13

Midshipmen Honor Code/ Core Values page 14

Sailors’ Creed/Military Code of Conduct page 15

Marine Eleven Orders page 16

Navy Knowledge/US National page 17

USMC Knowledge/Leadership Traits page 18

Anchor’s Away Lyrics page 19

The Marine’s Hymn Lyrics page 20

US Officers Rank and Insignia page 21

US Navy and Marine Enlisted Rank and Insignia page 22

Midshipmen Rank and Insignia page 23

Uniforms/Insignia/Grooming pages 24-31

Academic Standards page 32

NROTC PFA Standards pages 33-36

Cadences/Notes pages 37-38

Campus Map pages 39-40 ~ 2 ~

20011-2012 Commanding Guidance to

The Ohio State University Naval ROTC Battalion

There are two key objectives while you are enrolled in the Naval ROTC unit at The Ohio State University. The first is to earn a bachelor‘s degree and the second is to earn a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps. My staff is here to help you reach these objectives, but you must also do your part.

The NROTC Mission Statement, the Sailors Creed, the Honor Code, and the Navy Core Values highlight what we are trying to achieve and what is important. Through your course of instruction, your summer cruises, and the leadership positions you hold in our unit, it is my goal that you develop the characteristics necessary to successfully lead the men and women of our Navy and Marine Corps team.

The intent of the following section is to emphasize some key areas that I consider to be essential for your continued success. In general always, ―do the right thing for the right reasons‖.

Safety: Your safety and the safety of your people must always be a top priority. Errors here can injure or kill someone. While I will emphasize safety at my level, you must also be thinking of safety in all NROTC and non NROTC events that you are involved in. Use Operational Risk Management (ORM) in all activities. Always ask the question ‗is what I am doing safe?‖, and apply the ORM steps to eliminate or mitigate risks.

Drug Use: Don’t use drugs! We have zero tolerance for drug use. If drugs are present, you shouldn‘t be there. If I determine that you are using drugs you will be disenrolled.

Responsible Use of Alcohol: The drinking age in Ohio is 21 years old. Underage drinking will, as a minimum, result in unit probation. If you are of age and drink, do it responsibly. ‗I had too much to drink‘ is no excuse. Never drink and drive. If you believe that you have an alcohol problem we will work to get you help.

Respect for All: Treat people the way you want yourself or your family members to be treated, with dignity and respect. As naval officers you will have Sailors and Marines of different gender, race and religions. This diversity makes the team better. Hazing, discrimination, and harassment have no place in Ohio State NROTC.

Honesty and Integrity: Be honest. You own your integrity. It cannot be taken from you, but you can give it up. All will assume that you are honest and have integrity and all will believe what you say until you demonstrate otherwise. If you lie, it will take a long time, if ever, for you to regain the trust of the Battalion and Staff. Everyone makes mistakes. Admitting mistakes saves valuable time and allows us to train to prevent similar mistakes in the future. Not admitting mistakes or attempting to cover them up

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Leadership: You will receive ample leadership training and opportunities to practice leadership during your time with us. These opportunities will present themselves through battalion leadership positions, unit club positions, and various unit activities. Seek out these opportunities and you will learn a lot about yourself and will better prepare you for future service in the Navy or Marine Corps. Do not attempt to become a ―stealth ‖ and avoid leadership positions - you will significantly reduce your chances of earning a commission.

Academics: For most people, doing well in college academics is not easy. It takes hard work and persistence to earn good grades. I expect you to strive toward academic excellence. Our NROTC unit provides a tutor to help you in calculus and physics, your class advisor is here to help you, and the university professors are there to help. Take advantage of these. Rest assured, my staff will carefully track your academic progress throughout your time with us. Good grades will allow you to achieve your ultimate goals of earning a degree and commission, can earn you extra money each quarter, and importantly, place you in a better position to select the career field of your choice.

Personal Responsibility: You will be challenged in your ability to organize yourself and accomplish the myriad of tasks that you will face. Personal responsibility starts with the ‗little things,‘ such as turning in assignments, attending every class, being responsive to the Staff and answering communications. As a division officer or a platoon leader you will find that the ‗little things‘ are the ‗big things.‘ I expect you to honor your promises and responsibilities – if you say you will be somewhere or do something by a certain time, be there on time or get it done on time.

Taking Care of Your Shipmates: Taking care of each other is an ‗up and down the chain of command‘ event. At your level this means everything from helping each other with homework assignments, keeping each other informed of what is going on, having the courage to tell a shipmate that they have an alcohol abuse problem, to watching out for each other when out on the town. Remember that you are given rank in the battalion to better serve those below you.

Physical Fitness: Stay in shape. If you are not in shape, get in shape. Any warfare specialty you choose will require physical stamina to effectively perform your job. Most importantly physical fitness will add a quality to your life that nothing else can replace. Now is the time to start the habit of routinely maintaining your physical fitness. You will take two physical fitness tests each year – a failure in three of these at any point during your time here will result in disenrollment from our program.

Use of the Unit Staff for Help: The primary reason the Staff and I are here at Ohio State is to provide help for whatever issues you are facing. Issues can range from academic, financial, to emotional. If I cannot help with a specific problem, I will find

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If you have any questions about the above or any other questions please address them with your advisor, the Executive Officer or me. I want you to succeed and become a successful commissioned officer in the world‘s finest Navy and Marine Corps.

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The Ohio State University Naval Reserve Officers‘ Training Corps

A Brief Progression from the Past to the Future

On 06 September 1945, President of The Ohio State University Howard L. Bevis announced the late September arrival of 200 active duty, wartime, enlisted sailors, all of whom had completed high school, and were selected by the Navy to attend the program for four years, taking both Naval Science and other university courses. The Commanding Officer at this time was John D. Shaw, a 1923 graduate of The United States Naval Academy, Executive Officer of the cruiser Omaha, and more recently of LST‘s with the Twelfth Fleet in Europe. Assisting him was the Executive Officer, Commander W.H. Stewart—who also graduated from Annapolis—and a staff of 13 officers and 11 enlisted sailors.

The 1940s and early 50‘s were difficult times for the Ohio State University NROTC. As a fledgling organization that began teaching students on 02 October 1945, the OSU NROTC was one of 10 schools that would receive a reserve unit for classes only until one year after the war had ended; the unit‘s existence was not foreseen past that time… it was discussed, but not known if the unit would continue in peacetime.

As is currently obvious, the Ohio State battalion continued and is still active as it passes its 66th anniversary. While so much more happened in the years between, it is impossible to detail all of the facts and historical significance that surrounded the turbulent 1960‘s and 70‘s, the developing times of the 1980‘s, the further advances of the 1990‘s, and all of the effects those time periods have had on the current classes that call the NROTC at The Ohio State University their home.

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NAVAL GLOSSARY GENERAL NAVAL TERMINOLOGY

Above: Upward, higher, as to go above; above the flight deck

Aft: Toward the stern

Athwartship: At a right angle to the centerline, as a passageway which runs from port to starboard as opposed to fore and aft.

Below: Downward, beneath, as to lay below; below the flight deck.

Bow: The forward end of a ship or boat.

Bridge: Area in the superstructure from which the ship is operated.

Bulkhead: A vertical partition, never called a wall.

Chow: Food

Deck: 1. Shipboard floor, horizontal plating which divides a ship into layers. 2. Shipboard floors from Main deck and below numbered 1, 2, 3.

Fantail: The after end of the main deck.

Forecastle, Foc'sle: Forward section of the deck on which the anchor handling equipment is located.

Frame: An athwartship beam which provides structural strength to a ship.

Galley: Space where food is prepared. Never called a kitchen.

Hatch: A square or rectangular access in a deck.

Island: Superstructure on the starboard side of the flight deck on an aircraft carrier.

Ladder: A shipboard flight of steps. Never called stairs.

Level: Shipboard floors above the main deck. Numbered 01, 02, 03.

Main Deck: Highest watertight (complete) deck aboard ship. On aircraft carriers, the hangar deck is the main deck.

Mess: 1. Place where meals are eaten, such as Mess Decks, Captain's Mess, etc. 2. A group who takes meals together, such as officer's mess or chief's mess.

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Midwatch: (The Mid) The watch which begins at 0000 and ends at 0400.

Mid Rats: (Midnight Rations) Meal served around midnight for those crewmembers going on or off watch.

OOD: Officer of the Deck

Overhead: The underside of a deck from the overhead of the compartment next below. Never called a ceiling.

Passageway: A corridor used for interior horizontal movement aboard ship.

Port: To the left of the centerline when facing forward.

Scuttle: Round, watertight opening in a hatch.

Scuttlebutt: 1. Drinking fountain. 2. A rumor.

Second Deck: First deck below the main deck.

Secure: 1. To make fast, as to secure a line to a cleat. 2. To cease, as to secure from a fire drill.

Sickbay: Shipboard space used as a hospital or medical center.

Square away: To put in proper place, to make things shipshape.

Starboard: Right of centerline when facing forward.

Stateroom: A living compartment for an officer.

Stern: The aftermost part of a vessel.

Superstructure: Part of ship‘s structure above the main deck.

Topside: General term referring to a weather deck.

Wake: Trail left by a vessel moving through the water.

Wardroom: Officer's messing compartment.

Weather Deck: Any deck exposed to the elements; a deck outside the skin of the ship.

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Goals of the NROTC Program 1. An understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of naval science; 2. A basic understanding of associated professional knowledge; 3. An appreciation of the requirements for national security; 4. A strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and individual responsibility; 5. An educational background through academic excellence which will allow the NROTC students to undertake successfully, in later periods of their careers, advanced/continuing education in fields of application and interest to the naval service; 6. Preparation and readiness in order to excel while attending summer cruise; and 7. A high state of physical fitness for health and military performance.

Chain of Command President, Commander in Chief The Honorable Mr. Obama Vice President The Honorable Mr. Biden Secretary of Defense The Honorable Mr. Panetta Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Mr. Mabus Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Greenert of the Marine Corps General Amos Chief of Naval Education and Training Kilkenny (CNET) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Master Chief Rick D. West Sergeant of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major Barrett

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The Honorable Mr. Obama The Honorable Mr. Biden

The Honorable Mr. Panetta The Honorable Mr. Mabus

Admiral Greenert General Amos

Rear Admiral Kilkenny

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Unit Staff- The staff is comprised of active duty officers, noncommissioned officers from the Navy and Marine Corps and government/civilian employees. They are here to develop midshipmen, MECEP‘s and officer candidates into naval officers. These individuals have a variety of roles which include Naval Science instructors, academic advisors and administrative staff. Their years of fleet experience are crucial to developing future naval officers both physically and mentally.

Battalion Staff- This battalion of Midshipmen is organized just as you will see in the Marine Corps. The battalion is divided into three companies, Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie, with and platoons within each. Each level of organization is designated a leadership position called a ―billet‖, which are filled by Midshipmen to develop leadership skills. Billet holders are responsible for running the battalion on a day to day basis. All positions offer a unique opportunity for professional development including leading fellow midshipmen, MECEP‘s and officer candidates as well as completing battalion administrative and operational work.

Unit Chain of Command Commanding Officer Captain Glaser Executive Officer Commander Swartz Marine Officer Instructor Major Flurry Assistant Marine Officer Instructor Staff Sergeant Murch

Instructors and Administration Aviation Officer Sopiak Submarine Officer Lieutenant Rathke Surface Warfare Officer Lieutenant Bohnker Supply Officer Mr. Malkentzos Administrative Officer Mr. Rasico University Administration Mrs. Lush Military Administration Ms. Armstead *Although the instructors and administrators are not in the direct chain of command they are still members of the unit staff and are due the respect of a superior.

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Captain Glaser Commander Swartz

Major Flurry Staff Sergeant Murch

Lieutenant Sopiak Lieutenant Rathke

Lieutenant Bohnker

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National Command

Unit Command

BN CO SPRAGUE BN SGTMAJ GOLDFARB BN XO RORAPAUGH

Operations Supply Administration EBERLE DANLEY SPOTTS

Asst. Operations Public Affairs Asst. Supply 1st LT Communications Academics DOHERTY BLAIR OC HILDEBRAND GROSSI STEBBINS WEHRLE HHILDEBRAND HILDEBRAND Athletics HILDEBRANDArmorer DEAVENPORT SSgt FRITTS

Asst. Athletics GULKER

ALPHA COMPANY BRAVO COMPANY CHARLIE COMPANY 1/C Daprato

ACO BCO CCO KIMANI MOELLER DEMBIA

1st SGT MULCAHY 1st SGT WEITHMAN 1st SGT GRINCH 2/C Shaw 2/C Waller 2/C Shaw AXO BXO CXO RULLMAN HYSELL WYATT

PLT CDR PLT CDR PLT CDR PLT CDR PLT CDR PLT CDR HEPFINGER BLOOMFIELD ANDERSON HAUMSCHILD BOGART HAST

PLT SGT PLT SGT PLT SGT PLT SGT PLT SGT PLT SGT COOPER DEROSE OVERSTREET ERICSON TAFT BARROW

SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR PODOBNIK HAURY LIEBERUM VOELLMECKE KIPYBIDA WILLIAMS SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR SQD LDR ANGELO MEIR BOGUE WIRSING RUSSO HERSHEY

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The Midshipman Honor Code

A Midshipman does not lie, cheat, or steal.

303. THE HONOR CODE. The Honor Code was developed by midshipmen in 1951 at the United States Naval Academy. The code provides guidance to midshipmen on how to live by and "maintain their own highest ethical standards." It works only if midshipmen commit to the principles it contains. a. Lying: To state an oral or written untruth with the intent to deceive. It is a lie to knowingly misrepresent the true situation or to deceive by withholding, omitting or subtly wording information in such a way as to leave an erroneous or false impression of the known true situation. The misrepresentation may be either by word or by deed. b. Cheating: To knowingly use unauthorized assistance in submitted work as one's own efforts or to knowingly submit another's work or ideas, claiming them as one's own by not giving proper reference to that work. It is also cheating to derive an unfair advantage by one's actions.

(1) Assistance: Giving or receiving assistance is allowed and encouraged on homework assignments unless prohibited by the instructor. Giving or receiving assistance on individual assignments other than homework is permitted only when an instructor specifically allows it.

(2) Proper documentation is required for all source material used in the assignments. Each instructor will specify the guidelines for referencing the material. c. Stealing: Wrongfully taking, obtaining or withholding property or anything of value from the possession of the true owner with the intention of depriving the owner of its use or possession for any period of time. This includes fraudulently obtaining services.

The Navy Core Values

Honor - This encompasses the ideals of honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

Courage - This encompasses the ideals of physical and moral courage (particularly in the face of adversity), competence, teamwork, and concern (respect) for people.

Commitment - This encompasses the ideals of loyalty, patriotism, and valor.

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The Sailors' Creed

I am a United States Sailor. 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.

Military Code of Conduct

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 action, 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 only 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.

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The Eleven General Orders of a Sentry

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 that 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.

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 the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers, 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.

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Navy Knowledge Port Left Starboard Right Deck Ground or Deck of a ship Bulkheads Walls

Oldest Commissioned Ship in the Navy USS Constitution (1798)

Nickname of USS Constitution "Old Ironsides"

Depth of a fathom Six feet

Who names ships today The Secretary of the Navy

Birthday of the Navy 13 OCT 1775

Founding of the Department of the Navy 1798

Navy Colors Blue and Gold

Current Navy Seal adopted in 1959

Father of the Navy John Paul Jones

Father of the Nuclear Navy Admiral Rickover

Navy Fight Song "Anchors Aweigh"

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Master Chief Rick D. West

United States National Ensign Red--blood shed in defense of our National Colors (Ensign) nation

White--purity of our nation Blue--pride in our nation

13 stripes 7 red, 6 white represent the original 13 states

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USMC Knowledge Birthday of the Marine Corps 10 NOV 1775

Birthplace of the Marine Corps Tunn Tavern Philadelphia, PA

First Commandant of the Marine Corps Captain Samuel Nichols Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps Archibald Henderson In memory of those who died at Meaning of the Blood Stripe Chapultapec

Meaning of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor 1. Eagle-National Defense 2. Globe-Worldwide Service 3. Anchor-Maritime Tradition Mascot of the Marine Corps English Bulldog Marine Corps Motto Meaning of Semper Fidelis "Always Faithful" Only two Marines to receive two Medals of Honor Dan Daly and Smedley Butler

Only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Barrett

Origin of the nickname Devil Dog Given by Germans in WWI

Derived from the fact that Marines used to wear high leather collars to defend Origin of the nickname Leatherneck against sword slashes

Leadership Traits

Justice Endurance Judgment Bearing Dependability Unselfishness Decisiveness Courage Initiative Knowledge Tact Loyalty Integrity Enthusiasm

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Service Songs

ANCHORS AWEIGH

Original Lyrics [Verse 1] Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky. We'll never change our course, so Army you steer shy-y-y-y. Roll up the score, Navy, Anchors Aweigh. Sail Navy down the field and sink the Army, sink the Army Grey.

[Verse 2] Get underway, Navy, Decks cleared for the fray, We'll hoist true Navy Blue So Army down your Grey-y-y-y. Full speed ahead, Navy; Army heave to, Furl Black and Grey and Gold and hoist the Navy, hoist the Navy Blue

[Verse 3] Blue of the Seven Seas; Gold of God's great sun Let these our colors be Till all of time be done-n-n-ne, By Severn shore we learn Navy's stern call: Faith, courage, service true With honor over, honor over all.

Revised Lyrics It is Verse 2 that is most widely sung.

[Verse 1] Stand, Navy, out to sea, Fight our battle cry; We'll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to victory And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!

[Verse 2] Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay. Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam, Until we meet once more. Here's wishing you a happy voyage home.

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THE MARINES HYMN

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 Marines.

Our flag‘s unfurl'd 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.

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 gaze on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.

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Midshipmen Rank and Insignia

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Uniforms and Insignia

The is a uniformed military service. The Navy uniform is a highly visible and important element in the morale, pride, discipline, and effectiveness of the organization. The uniform shall be worn on such occasions as prescribed by the Professor of Naval Science. Usually, this will be on drill days, ceremonies, and during periods of summer training. The uniform of the day will be stated in the Plan of the Week.

Upon entering the NROTC Program, all midshipmen are issued items of uniform clothing during Freshman Orientation or prior to summer training as needed. These items remain the property of the U.S. Government until commissioning, when they become the property of the individual concerned. Midshipman insignia and organizational clothing (raincoat, windbreakers, relaxed fit jacket, gloves, reefers) remain the property of the U.S. Government, and must be returned prior to commissioning. Midshipmen who disenroll from the NROTC program are required to return all issued uniform items to the unit Storekeeper.

Midshipmen must insure that uniform articles fit properly and conform to prescribed standards. Minor alterations and adjustments to the uniform are often necessary to ensure a proper fit upon initial issue. Only the initial alterations are available to the student at no cost. Any alterations, cleaning, or laundering thereafter are the responsibility of the midshipman. Replacement of uniforms due to wear or change in size is the responsibility of the individual.

Simply wearing the uniform is not enough. How you wear the uniform reflects on you as well as your fellow midshipmen. No part of the prescribed uniform articles or equipment shall be worn at the same time that civilian attire is worn, except articles which do not present a distinctive Naval appearance, such as raincoats without insignia, shoes, and socks.

Belts: For Navy options, the belt is worn with the polished end of the belt tip flush with the buckle. The open side of the buckle will be aligned with the gig line, so that the open end of the shirt, the open end of the buckle, and the overlap of the fly of the trousers all make a continuous straight line. For Marine options, the belt is worn with the belt tip extending 2 to 4 inches beyond the buckle. The buckle edge is also aligned with the gig line. For both options, all quartermaster must be removed from the buckle and tip, and they must always be shined and free of dirt and excess polish.

Covers: The combination cap is worn squarely on the head, the bottom edge horizontal approximately 1-1/2‖ above the eyebrows. The garrison cap is worn squarely on the head, with fore and aft creases centered vertically between the eyebrows with the lowest point approximately one inch above the eyebrows.

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When outdoors, personnel shall remain covered at all times except when ordered to uncover, or during religious services associated with a military ceremony. Thus, unless ordered to uncover, personnel should remain covered during invocation or other religious portions of ceremonies which are military in nature, such as change of command, ship commissioning and launching, military burial, etc. Chaplains conducting religious portions of ceremonies will be guided by the customs of his/her church with respect to wearing a head covering.

Covers are normally removed indoors. Midshipmen in a duty status and wearing a duty belt, or under arms, shall not remove headgear indoors except when entering a space where a meal is being served or divine services are being conducted.

Personnel are permitted to remove covers when traveling inside a automobile off base. Covers are mandatory when entering, or within a military reservation, except where wearing of a cover is impractical or hazardous.

Jackets: Relaxed-fit jackets will be worn with the zipper closed at least three- quarters of the way.

Male Neckties: Neckties will be tied with a double Windsor knot. Tie clasps are worn one inch down from the center of the tie, parallel to the deck. The bottom of the tie will be within one inch above but not touching the belt buckle.

Female Neckties: The necktie‘s outer edges should be parallel to the outer edges of the collar. An equal amount of necktie should show on each side of the collar. Wear parallel to and slightly above the top of the shirt collar closure hiding the top button. Let the ends of the tie hang free.

Skirts: When prescribed, skirts are worn within a range in length of 1-1/2‖ above or 1-1/2‖ below the crease in the back of the knee.

Shoes: All parts of the shoes will be shined to a high gloss and the edges of the soles will be cleaned and edge-dressed. Laces will be bridged at the bottom and laced left over right. Leather shoes should be polished and edge-dressed, but corfams (synthetic leather) should only be cleaned.

Trousers: The hem of the trousers will fall 1/4‖ above the heel welt and shall cover the upper part of the shoe by approximately one inch.

Undergarments: Undershirts are worn with all male uniforms. Appropriate undergarments, including support garments for women, will be worn to preserve the dignity and appearance of the uniform.

Earrings: Earrings may be worn at women‘s discretion with all uniforms except in physical training gear and for Marines, utilities. Small, gold, matte balls are

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Rings: For both males and females, one ring is allowed per hand. The only exception is the wear of an engagement ring with a wedding band on the same finger for females.

Wristwatches/Bracelets: When in uniform, only one of each may be worn. Ankle bracelets are not permitted.

Necklaces: Only one necklace may be worn in uniform but shall not be visible.

Other Articles: No articles, such as pencils, pens, watch chains, fobs, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigarettes, or similar small items shall be worn or carried exposed upon the uniform. Necklaces, crosses, pendants, etc. shall not be worn exposed while in uniform. Tie clasps, cuff links, shirt studs, and earrings shall be worn as prescribed. Wearing of wristwatches, identification bracelets, and rings are permitted with all uniforms; however, these items shall be in good taste and appropriate to the occasion, working or social, for which the prescribed uniform is worn. Conservative sunglasses are permitted, except when in military formation.

Ribbons and Breast Insignia: Ribbons shall be worn in the order of descending precedence inboard to outboard, top to bottom (see Order of Precedence below). Ribbon bars are worn in rows of three. The bottom bar will be worn 1/4‖ (1/8‖ for Marine Options) and centered above the left breast pocket, parallel to the deck. All rows shall have the same number of ribbons except for the top row, which will be centered on the other rows as necessary.

Figure 1: Ribbon Placement

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Midshipmen with prior enlisted service who have received awards during their active duty period may wear either these awards or midshipman awards, but not both sets; nor may they mix sets.

Aviation, submarine, surface warfare, special warfare, parachutists, underwater, or EOD qualification pins/insignia shall be worn centered 1/4‖ above the top rows of ribbons or medals. When worn alone, the insignia shall be worn centered 1/4‖ above the left breast pocket, so that the horizontal axis is parallel to the deck.

When two qualification pins are worn, the one which takes precedence will be worn as prescribed above, with the other centered immediately below the ribbons or medal, in accordance with Navy uniform regulations.

Medals may be worn only when designated, and in that case would be worn in lieu of their corresponding ribbons. For example, do not wear the American Legion ribbon when wearing the American Legion medal.

Nametags will be worn 1/4‖ and centered above the right breast pocket for Navy Options, and 1/8‖ and centered above the right breast pocket for Marine Options.

Other Insignia: In general, insignia worn by NROTC midshipmen conforms to that prescribed for U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen. NROTC Marine Option midshipmen will wear the gold enlisted Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem (EGA) in place of the anchor device.

Combination cover insignia shall consist of a cap device, chin strap, and retaining buttons.

Garrison cap insignia shall be a gold metal fouled anchor. The unfouled arm of the stock shall be to the front. It shall be pinned to the left side of the cap with the center 2‖ from the front seam of the cap and 1 1/2‖ above the bottom edge.

Figure 2: Male Garrison Cap Figure 3: Female Garrison Cap Insignia Insignia

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Sleeve Class Insignia: Sleeve class insignia shall consist of the horizontal stripes worn on the left sleeve of the service dress blue (SDB) uniform, centered between the shoulder and the elbow.

1/c - 3 stripes 2/c - 2 stripes 3/c - 1 stripe 4/c - no stripes Service Dress Blue (SDB) Blouse Collar Insignia: Blouse collar insignia shall consist of plain gold anchors indicating midshipman status. It shall be pinned to the blouse collar so that the crown of the anchor is 1/2‖ above the notch of the lapels, 1‖ from the bottom line of the shank, parallel to the 3/4‖ from the outer edge of the collar (see illustration). The lower end of the stock shall be outboard and the stock should be approximately horizontal.

Figure 4: The SDB Blouse (male shown)

Shoulder Boards: Class shoulder boards shall consist of a metal fouled anchor alone or in combination with stripes, to indicate the wearer‘s class. (See figure 7). These boards should be kept clean and lint free.

Rank shoulder boards shall consist of a star in combination with appropriate stripe(s) to indicate the wearer‘s rank.

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Hard shoulder boards are worn with the Summer White uniform or the Service Dress White (choker) uniform. Soft shoulder boards are to be worn on the SDB white shirt under the SDB blue blouse.

Shirt Collar insignia: Shirt collar insignia shall consist of a gold fouled anchor, eagle-globe-anchor (EGA - worn by Marine options), or bar insignia as appropriate, to be worn on the collar tips of winter blue and khaki shirts. Midshipmen will wear one of these types of insignia, but not more than one. Navy options will wear the fouled anchor and Marine options will wear the EGA. Midshipman officers will wear the bars, regardless of option. Fourth Class midshipmen wear no insignia, Third Class midshipmen only wear an insignia on the right collar, Second Class midshipmen wear an insignia on both collars, and First Class midshipmen wear the appropriate First Class insignia or the appropriate midshipman officer insignia on both collars. The device should be positioned as indicated below, whether it be a bar, fouled anchor, or EGA:

Khaki Shirt Winter Blue Shirt

Figure 5: Placement of collar insignia on khaki and winter blue shirts.

Coat Shoulder Insignia: The insignia for the raincoat, windbreakers, and the relaxed fit jacket shall consist of the same insignia worn on the shirt collar. Fourth Class midshipmen wear no collar devices, Third Class midshipmen only wear an insignia on the right shoulder, Second Class midshipmen wear an insignia on both shoulders, and First Class midshipmen wear the appropriate First Class insignia or the appropriate midshipman officer insignia on both shoulders. The device should be positioned as indicated below:

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Figure 6: Coat collar insignia placement

GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN Figure 6-1

{------INDICATES SCALP LINE} Sideburns shall not extend below the earlobes as indicated by line "A". When a mustache is worn it shall not:

 Go below a horizontal line extending across the corner of the mouth as indicated by line "B".  Extend more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth as indicated by line "C".  Protrude below the lip line of the upper lip as indicated by line "D".  Hairstyle properly groomed shall not be greater than approximately 2 inches in bulk. Bulk is the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp. No individual hair will measure more than 4 inches in length.  The face shall be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer.  Earrings are not authorized.

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GROOMING STANDARDS FOR WOMEN ONLY

 Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance. Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical styles are not authorized. Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head are not authorized. Multiple braids are authorized.  No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inches.  Hair shall not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar as indicated by line A. When wearing jumper uniforms, hair can extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the collar.  Cosmetics may be applied in good taste so that colors blend with natural skin tone and enhance natural features.  Fingernails shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip. They shall be kept clean. Nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative and complement the skin tone.  Rings. While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set.  One earring per ear (centered on earlobe) may be worn while in uniform. Earrings shall be 6mm ball (approximately 1/4 inch), plain with brushed matte finish, screw-on or with posts.

GENERAL GROOMING/UNIFORM STANDARDS

 No articles, other than earrings for women specified above, shall be attached to or through the ear, nose, or any other body part  Midshipmen will not chew gum, chewing tobacco or snuff while in uniform.

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

The NROTC Unit, The Ohio State University has the goal of having a unit wide cumulative grade point average greater that 3.2. It is imperative that each midshipman, , MECEP also have the individual goal of achieving a cumulative grade point average greater than 3.2.

1. Objectives The naval profession is rigorous and exacting, and requires that an officer constantly strive to perform to the best of his ability if he is to successfully meet the unremitting demands of naval service. To ensure that NROTC graduates are properly prepared academically, the following standards are established; midshipmen shall:

A. Have no failing grade in any subject required for completion of degree or commissioning requirements; B. Maintain satisfactory overall progress toward completion of degree requirements; C. Maintain satisfactory, timely progress toward completion of the Navy specified college courses; D. Complete the calculus requirement by the end of the sophomore year and complete the physics requirement by the end of the junior year. This is applicable only to Navy option students in the Scholarship Program. E. Maintain a satisfactory cumulative grade point which is greater than 2.50. F. Maintain a quarterly grade point greater than 2.50. 1) Academic Deficiency. Academic deficiency in the NROTC program is defined as failure to comply with one or more of the standards listed in the paragraph above. 2) Actions on Deficiencies. The following sequence of administrative procedures may be expected in the event a midshipman does not achieve satisfactory academic progress: a. Academic Warning. Written notification of marginal academic performance. b. Probation. An administrative counseling tool, having no bearing on incurring obligation or receipt of benefits. c. Leave of Absence (LOA). The Professor of Naval Science may deem it necessary to place a student on LOA because of continued unsatisfactory performance and specifically when there is a genuine anticipation that the student may not be capable of completing the program and is about to incur an active duty obligation d. Disenrollment. The Professor of Naval Science shall recommend the disenrollment of any NROTC student who‘s overall record or specific academic failure(s) make his or her value as an officer suspect. 3) Midshipmen may not change, withdraw from, or drop a class without prior consultation with their Academic Advisor.

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NROTC PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT (PFA) STANDARDS

Refer to the Physical Fitness Test and Physical Fitness Assessment (PFT/PFA) chart below. This table lists the current Navy standards. As a measure of individual physical fitness, midshipmen must pass a service-mandated test every six months. There will be an "inventory" Navy PFA given at Freshman Orientation. The official tests for the fall quarter will be conducted a few weeks later. This includes a 1.5 mile timed run, sit-ups and push-ups for Navy, Nurse Options and Marine Options. The Marine Option Midshipmen must also take the Marine Corps PFT as part of their physical fitness program. The PFT consist of a 3-mile timed run, sit-ups, and pull-ups. The PFT is graded upon a 300-point scale, a maximum of 100 points being awarded per event. In addition, all midshipmen must meet body fat requirements. Individuals failing to meet the standards will attend remedial physical training until they can achieve the required minimum. Those who fail any portion of the standards will attend remedial physical training. All students must maintain a score of Good-Low prior to commissioning.

Swimming Qualifications

Freshmen failing to meet minimum swimming standards prior to the start of their sophomore year will be placed on leave of absence (LOA) or may be recommended for disenrollment. Students who failed the entrance swimming test should enroll in a university physical education course in swimming as soon as possible.

MALES: AGE 17 TO 19 YEARS PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CURL PUSH 1.5-MILE 500-YD 450-M CATEGORY LEVEL UPS UPS RUN SWIM SWIM OUTSTANDING HIGH 109 92 8:15 6:30 6:20 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM 107 91 8:45 6:45 6:35 OUTSTANDING LOW 102 86 9:00 7:15 7:05 EXCELLENT HIGH 98 82 9:15 7:45 7:35 EXCELLENT MEDIUM 93 79 9:30 8:15 8:05 EXCELLENT LOW 90 76 9:45 8:30 8:20 GOOD HIGH 81 68 10:00 9:15 9:05 GOOD MEDIUM 71 60 10:30 10:30 10:20 GOOD LOW 62 51 11:00 11:15 11:05 SATISFACTORY HIGH 59 49 12:00 11:45 11:35 SATISFACTORY MEDIUM 54 46 12:15 12:15 12:05 SATISFACTORY MARGINAL 50 42 12:30 12:45 12:35

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FEMALES: AGE 17 TO 19 YEARS PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CURL PUSH 1.5-MILE 500-YD 450-M CATEGORY LEVEL UPS UPS RUN SWIM SWIM OUTSTANDING HIGH 109 51 9:29 6:45 6:35 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM 107 50 11:15 7:45 7:35 OUTSTANDING LOW 102 47 11:30 8:30 8:20 EXCELLENT HIGH 98 45 11:45 9:00 8:50 EXCELLENT MEDIUM 93 43 12:00 9:30 9:20 EXCELLENT LOW 90 42 12:30 9:45 9:35 GOOD HIGH 81 36 12:45 10:45 10:35 GOOD MEDIUM 71 30 13:00 12:00 11:50 GOOD LOW 62 24 13:30 13:00 12:50 SATISFACTORY HIGH 59 24 14:15 13:15 13:05 SATISFACTORY MEDIUM 54 20 14:45 13:45 13:35 SATISFACTORY MARGINAL 50 19 15:00 14:15 14:05

MALES: AGE 20 TO 29 YEARS PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CURL PUSH 1.5-MILE 500-YD 450-M CATEGORY LEVEL UPS UPS RUN SWIM SWIM OUTSTANDING HIGH 105 87 8:30 6:30 6:20 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM 103 86 9:00 7:00 6:50 OUTSTANDING LOW 98 81 9:15 7:30 7:20 EXCELLENT HIGH 94 77 9:45 8:00 7:50 EXCELLENT MEDIUM 90 74 10:00 8:15 8:05 EXCELLENT LOW 87 71 10:30 8:45 8:35 GOOD HIGH 78 64 10:45 9:30 9:20 GOOD MEDIUM 66 55 11:30 10:30 10:20 GOOD LOW 58 47 12:00 11:30 11:20 SATISFACTORY HIGH 54 45 12:45 12:00 11:50 SATISFACTORY MEDIUM 50 42 13:15 12:15 12:05 SATISFACTORY MARGINAL 46 37 13:30 13:00 12:50

FEMALES: AGE 20 TO 29 YEARS PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CURL PUSH 1.5-MILE 500-YD 450-M CATEGORY LEVEL UPS UPS RUN SWIM SWIM OUTSTANDING HIGH 105 48 9:47 7:15 7:05 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM 103 47 11:15 8:00 7:50 OUTSTANDING LOW 98 44 11:30 8:45 8:35 EXCELLENT HIGH 94 43 12:15 9:15 9:05 EXCELLENT MEDIUM 90 40 12:45 9:45 9:35 EXCELLENT LOW 87 39 13:15 10:00 9:50 GOOD HIGH 78 33 13:30 11:00 10:50 GOOD MEDIUM 66 28 13:45 12:15 12:05 GOOD LOW 58 21 14:15 13:15 13:05 SATISFACTORY HIGH 54 20 15:00 13:45 13:35 SATISFACTORY MEDIUM 50 17 15:15 14:00 13:50 SATISFACTORY MARGINAL 46 16 15:30 14:30 14:20

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Physical Fitness Test Standards

Males SCORE PULLUPS SITUPS 3-MILE RUN 100 20 100 18:00 95 19 95 18:50 90 18 90 19:40 85 17 85 20:30 80 16 80 21:20 75 15 75 22:10 70 14 70 23:00 65 13 65 23:50 60 12 60 24:40 55 11 55 25:30 50 10 50 26:20 45 9 45 27:10 40 8 40 28:00 35 7 X 28:50 30 6 X 29:40 25 5 X 30:30 20 4 X 31:20 15 3 X 32:10 10 X X 33:00 5 X X X

*According to NROTCUOSUINST 6110.1D, male Marine Option Midshipmen will be placed on Remedial Fitness if they ―receive below a 250 overall score on an inventory or official PFT. In addition males must be able to achieve at a minimum 12 pull-ups, 75 crunches and a 23:30 run.‖

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Females SCORE FLEXED ARM SITUPS 3-MILE RUN HANG 100 70 SEC 100 21:00 95 67 SEC 95 21:50 90 65 SEC 90 22:40 85 62 SEC 85 23:30 80 60 SEC 80 24:20 75 57 SEC 75 25:10 70 55 SEC 70 26:00 65 52 SEC 65 26:50 60 50 SEC 60 27:40 55 47 SEC 55 28:30 50 45 SEC 50 29:20 45 42 SEC 45 30:10 40 40 SEC 40 31:00 35 35 SEC X 31:50 30 30 SEC X 32:40 25 25 SEC X 33:30 20 20 SEC X 34:20 15 15 SEC X 35:10 10 X X 36:00 5 X X X

*According to NROTCUOSUINST 6110.1D, female Marine Option Midshipmen will be placed on Remedial Fitness if they ―receive below a 250 overall score on an inventory or official PFT. In addition females must be able to achieve a minimum of :50 seconds for the flexed arm hang, 75 crunches and a 26:30 run.‖

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Cadences

Way back when at the dawn of time.

In the heart of Death Valley where the sun don't shine.

The roughest toughest fighter ever known was made.

From an M-16 and a live grenade.

He was a lean mean green fighting machine.

He proudly bore the title of US Marine.

Up from a sub 60 feet below,

When we hit the surface, we'll be ready to go.

Side-stroke, back-stroke, swim to the shore,

When we hit the beach, we're ready for war.

Grease gun, K-bar by my side,

These are the tools that make men die.

Hey Army! Hey, Marine Corps! Gun toting Army Devil Dog Marine Corps Get in your tanks and follow me Go on and follow me [or, "Hop on a We are N.R.O.T.C. ship..." or "Pick up your guns..."] We are N.R.O.T.C. Hey Air Force! High flyin' Air Force Hey there, Navy! Get in your jets and follow me World's Finest Navy We are N.R.O.T.C. Get in your ships and follow me We are N.R.O.T.C. Hey Coast Guard! Life savin' Coast Guard Get in your boats and follow me We are N.R.O.T.C.

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