Basic Knowledge
General Orders
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse (or quarterdeck) than my own.
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
To receive, obey, and pass onto 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.
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
To give/sound the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.
To be especially watchful at night, and, during times of challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority.
Chain Of Command (Local)
Commanding Officer: c/LCDR Maddy Pickering
Executive Officer: c/LT Shayla Tangen
Senior Chief Petty Officer: c/SCPO Connor Shaw
Operations Officer: c/CPO James Repass
Admin Officer: c/CPO Connor Cash
Education Command Officer: c/CPO Jacob Ellis
Public Affairs Officer: c/PO3 Emma Avery
Logistics Officer: c/PO1 Charles Rogers
Supply Officer: c/PO3 Aylah Martin
Armory Officer: c/PO1 Maya Martinez
Food Service Officer: c/PO1 Cady Wade & c/PO1 Travis Kelly
Chain Of Command (National)
President of the United States (POTUS): Joe Biden
Vice President of the United States: Kamala Harris
Secretary of State: Anthony Blinken
Secretary of Defense: Lloyd Austin
Secretary of the Navy: Carlos Del Toro
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: Alejandro Mayorkas
Chairman of Joint Chiefs Staff: General Mark Milley
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Admiral Michael Gilday
Commandant of the Marine Corps: General Eric Smith
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON): Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC): Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black
Naval Education and Training Command (CNET): Rear Admiral Jeffery Czerewko (Pronounced “Cheriko“)
Naval Service Training Command (NSTC): Capitan Craig Mattingly
Area 10 Manager: Commander Bill Hugen, USN (Ret.)
Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): Commander David Ellis, USN (Ret.)
Naval Science Instructor (NSI): Chief Petty Officer David Canales, USN (Ret.)
Important Dates
Army Birthday: 14 June 1775
Navy Birthday: 13 October 1775
Marine Corps Birthday: 10 November 1775
Coast Guard Birthday: 4 August 1790
Air Force Birthday: 18 September 1947
Pearl Harbor: 7 December 1941
Patriots Day: 11 September 2001
Cadet Pledge
I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, and corps of cadets.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do.
I will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship.
i will work hard to improve my mind and to strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
HOORAH!
Cadet Maxim
I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.
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 before 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 the excellence and the fair treatment of all.