University of Texas Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps “Reef Points” UTNROTC Mission Statement: To develop midshipmen mentally, morally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order 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. Midshipman Honor Code: Never before has the individual character of the American Sailor and Marine weighed so heavily on the calculus of potential conflict. For all the intrinsic excellence of your technology, experience demonstrates that its successful employment in battle continues to depend upon the integrity, courage, commitment, ad professional excellence of those called upon to bring it to bear in defense of freedom. With ruthless efficiency and finality, the awesome violence of modern warfare distinguishes forces filled with these attributes from those rendered hollow by their absence. Military systems, which often operate under extreme duress, are built upon a foundation of absolute trust and fidelity. You don’t learn that when you get to the fleet; you take it to the fleet. This may seem to be a harsh standard, but it’s not that difficult to understand what your obligations are. A midshipman does not lie, cheat, or steal. Responsibilities of the Professional Midshipman: 1. Set the example and know your job. 2. Carry out assignments to the utmost of your ability. 3. Be resourceful and take the initiative. 4. Keep your seniors, peers, and subordinates informed. 5. Know midshipmen regulations and see that you and others follow them. 6. Take pride in your appearance, both in and out of uniform, both in and out of ranks. 7. Understand the reasons for drill and ceremonies. 8. Be a good follower and, when given command, be a good leader. 9. Deal fairly and impartially with others. 10. Be unselfish in all you do by putting your own welfare last. Inspectable knowledge: Fourteen Leadership Traits Justice Endurance Judgment Bearing Dependability Unselfishness Integrity Courage Decisiveness Knowledge Tact Loyalty Initiative Enthusiasm Sailor’s 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. Eleven General Orders 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 guard house 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, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch 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 Officer of the Deck 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. Force Organization Fleets: 2nd – Atlantic 3rd – Pacific 5th – Persian Gulf & Arabian Sea 6th – Med 7th – Japan Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs): 7 total 3 West Coast: 11, 13, 15 3 East Coast: 22, 24, 26 1 Japan: 31 Marksmanship Guide Lines Safety Rules 1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. 4. Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire. Weapons Condition Codes Condition 1: Mag inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port cover closed. Condition 2: N/A (Only applicable to weapons with an external hammer.) Condition 3: Mag inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port cover closed. Condition 4: Mag removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port cover closed. Weapon Commands “Load” Take weapon from condition 4 to condition 1. “Make Ready” Take weapon from condition 3 to condition 1. “Fire” Engage target. “Cease Fire” Stop target engagement. “Unload” Take weapon from any condition to condition 4. “Show Clear” Show a second individual weapon to ensure condition 4. Immediate Actions (when weapon does not fire) Tap Slap the bottom of the magazine. Rack Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Bang Sight and attempt to fire. General US/Navy/Marine Corps Knowledge United States National Ensign Colors Red--blood shed in defense of our nation White--purity of our nation Blue--pride in our nation Stripes 7 red, 6 white represent the original 13 states Stars 5 rows of 6 stars each, 4 rows of 5 stars each USN Knowledge Meaning of the Navy Colors 1. Eagle- National Defense 2. Anchor- Maritime Tradition 3. Ship at Sea- US Naval Service 4. Ship- USS Constitution Terms: Adrift………………………. Out of place, lost, or loose from moorings Aye-aye……………………. I understand and will comply Bulkheads………………….. Walls Carry On…………………… Resume work or duties Colors……………………… National flag; ceremony of raising flag at 0800 and lowering flag at sunset Deck……………………….. Ground of a ship Field Day………………….. Day or time set aside for cleaning Head……………………….. Bathroom Liberty……………………... Permission given to be absent from station Mess……………………….. Group of people who regularly eat together; meal Port………………………… Left Scuttlebutt…………………. Drinking fountain; rumor Secure……………………… Make fast or safe; order given on completion of task meaning to withdraw from station or duties Square Away………………. Put in proper place; finish; make shipshape Starboard…………………... Right Watch……………………… Period of time on duty Oldest Commissioned USS Constitution (1798) Ship in the Navy Nickname of USS "Old Ironsides" Constitution 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 1798 of the Navy Navy Colors Blue and Gold Current Navy Seal adopted 1959 Father of the Navy John Paul Jones Father of the Nuclear Navy Admiral Rickover First nuclear submarine was the USS Nautilus The oldest nuclear carrier in the fleet: USS Enterprise Navy Hymn Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word, Who walked'st on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Trinity of love and power! Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. USMC Knowledge Meaning of the Marine Colors 1. Eagle- National Defense 2. Globe- Worldwide Service 3. Anchor- Maritime Tradition Meaning of the Blood Stripe In memory of those who died at Chapultapec Birthday of the Marine Corps 10 NOV 1775 Birthplace of the Marine Corps Tun Tavern Philadelphia, PA First Commandant of the Marine Corps Captain Samuel Nichols Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps Archibald Henderson Mascot of the Marine Corps English Bulldog Marine Corps Motto Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful" Only two Marines to receive two Dan Daly and Smedley Butler Medals of Honor Only Marine to receive five Navy Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller Crosses Origin of the nickname Leatherneck Derived from the fact that Marines used to wear high leather collars to defend against sword slashes Marine 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 Marine. 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. 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. Enlisted Ranks Officer Ranks Navy Marine Corps Navy Marine Corps Seaman Recruit Ensign (ENS) Second Lieutenant (SR) (2Lt) Private (Pvt) Seaman Apprentice Private First Lieutenant First Lieutenant (2Lt) (SA) Class (PFC) Junior Grade (LTJG) Seaman (SN) Lance Corporal Lieutenant (LT) Captain (Capt) (LCpl) Petty Officer Third Corporal (Cpl) Lieutenant