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First in the First

Naval Honor School 97 99, 01 08

Marine Corps Reserve Association Award 04-05 / 05-06

Mexico Academy and Central School

3338 Main Street, Mexico, NY 13114 / (315) 963 8400 5007 / fax4791

Region 1 First Year Cadet Handbook (2010 2011)

Senior Marine Instructor:

LtCol John Freda- home 681 6650 /[email protected] / cell (315) 955 3881

Marine Instructor:

SgtMaj Earl Combes 315-751-9992/ [email protected]

name / platoon:______________________ / _______

address / phone:__________________ / _________

CORE VALUES

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Introduction There are three core values that guide all that we do in the MCJROTCprogram at Mexico Academy and Central School. These three corevalues are honor, courage, and commitment.

Honor Having a sense of honor means that I feel that I am strictlyaccountable for maintaining only the very highest standards ofpersonal behavior, under all circumstances and at all times.

Honor is the bedrock of our character, the foundation for our

decisions, and the framework for our actions. Honor is specifically that quality that guides us to exhibit the ultimate

in ethical and moral behavior; to abide by an uncompromising codeof ethics; that is never to lie, cheat, or steal; and to have respect andconcern for the dignity of others.

Honor is also the qualities of personal maturity, dedication,trustworthiness, and dependability that commits us to actresponsibly; to fulfill obligations; and to hold others accountable fortheir actions.

It is an honorable duty (a privilege) to serve the greater needs of myfamily, my school, my community and my country.

Courage Courage is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength todo what is right, with confidence and resolution, even in the face oftemptation and adversity.

The heart of our core values, courage is the mental, moral, andphysical strength to carry us through demanding challenges.

It is the mastery of fear; to adhere to a higher standard of personalconduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions understress and pressure.

It is the inner strength that enables us to take that extra step.

Commitment Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication toexcellence that leads us to professionalism and superiorperformance in all endeavors.

It is our ability to join together as a team, to improve the quality ofwhat we do at school, to improve the quality of our lives at homeand to be better citizens within our community

It leads to the highest order of discipline for our organization and isprevalent in our interactions with each other. It is the ingredientthat protects our integrity, our pride, our concern for others, andfosters an unrelenting determination to achieve excellence in everyendeavor.

It is the value that establishes us as an example for others toemulate.

Commitment is the day-to-day duty of every cadet in the MarineCorps JROTC program at Mexico Academy and Central HighSchool.

LEADERSHIP

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Objectives Primary: ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION (JOB).

Secondary: WELFARE OF YOUR CADETS.

Definition Leadership is the art of influencing and directing individualstowards a common purpose by obtaining their obedience,respect, confidence and loyal cooperation.

Foundations of

MarineCorps

Leadership

Leadership Traits Leadership Principles Espirit de Corps History and traditions Customs and courtesies

FOURTEEN LEADERSHIP TRAITS (JJDIDTIEBUCKLE)

LeadershipTraits

The 14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and actions which, ifdemonstrated in daily activities, will help leaders earn the respect,confidence, and loyal cooperation of other cadets.

It is extremely important that you understand the meaning of eachleadership trait, and how to develop it, so you know what personalgoals to set as you work to become a good follower and better leader.

1. Justice To be fair and impartial, in your actions, for the common good.

2. Judgment To apply intelligence, logic, reason, common sense, knowledge andmaturity to make sound decisions and choices.

3. Dependability To be reliable in all things.4. Initiative To do things without having to be told to do them.

5. Decisiveness To make sound and timely decisions.6. Tact To be considerate of others, and to think win - win

7. Integrity To be honest, to tell the truth, and to do the right thing even when noone is watching or will ever know

8. Enthusiasm To show interest or display zeal.9. Bearing To carry yourself with pride, dignity, and distinction.

10. Unselfishness To put the welfare of others first.

11. Courage To have the mental, moral and physical strength to do the right things,even if they are unpopular.

12. Knowledge To know your job.13. Loyalty To be committed to someone or something.14. Endurance To continue to work even though you are mentally or physically tired.

ELEVEN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES (KKKBEDSTEMS)

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1. Know yourself and seek self- improvement

2. Know your cadets and look out for their welfare

3. Keep your cadets informed.

4. Be technically proficient.

5. Employ your command (unit) in accordance with its capabilities

6. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates

7. Set the example (a good one).

8. Train your cadets as a team.

9. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised and accomplished (U-S-A).

10. Make sound and timely decisions

11. Seek and take responsibility for your actions

BEHAVIOR IN AND OUT OF UNIFORM

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION: affection between a boy and a girl should be aprivate matter, and as such any displays of affection should be done in private.Cadets will not display any gestures of affection in school or on school grounds. Thisholds especially true when in uniform and pertains to kissing (anything more than apeck on the cheek), embracing (other than a quick hug), holding hands, or other forms

of intimate behavior. Cadets who kiss and hug in public are risking a lower MarineCorps JROTC leadership grade for their unbecoming conduct.

WEARING THE UNIFORM PROPERLY

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Uniform Wear& Care

MCJROTC uniform wear is authorized by the SMI on designateddays and usually for MCJROTC functions only.

You are authorized to wear your uniform to and from school on thedesignated uniform days (typically a Thursday or Friday, dependingon when you will have class that week).

On designated uniform days, the uniform will be worn throughout theschool day from 7:40 AM until 2:15 PM.

Cadet who are members of a team with a designated formal uniform(i.e., sports team, cheerleader) may wear that designated uniform, inlieu of the MCJROTC uniform, for the duration of the season only(grooming standards will continue to apply).

Upon the request of the cadet, only the SMI can give a cadetpermission to change out of the uniform, during the school day, dueto special circumstances (i.e., working with clay, welding, automotiveclass, formal pictures) or if another dress code has been designated bya responsible adult leader of an organization to which the cadetbelongs.

Upon the request of the cadet, the SMI can give a cadet permission towear a uniform on special occasions (such as a wedding).

Camouflage uniforms and cotton T-shirts will be washed in warm orcold water only (NEVER in hot water , which will fade the colors).

Khaki shirts, poly-wool green trousers, wool sweaters and dress coatsmust be dry-cleaned. DO NOT WASH THESE ITEMS.

Unserviceable uniforms can be exchanged for serviceable uniforms.Notify your platoon commander and request an appointment to

exchange the item after school (usually fifth period).Cadets are responsible for their uniforms.Replacement of lost, stolen or damaged uniforms is the financial

responsibility of the cadet. Keep your uniforms in a safe place.DO NOT LEAVE UNIFORMS IN LOCKERS, CARS,

CLASSROOMS

When You Are InUniform

You represent yourself, the Corps of Cadets, your school, thecommunity, and the US Marine Corps when you are in uniform.

Your appearance must be impeccable, and your conduct will bebeyond reproach, in order to present a favorable image to the public.

While in uniform:

Wear a complete uniform, with appropriate insignia / ribbons andbadges, appropriately buttoned up. Do not inappropriately mix uniform items. Civilian items will not be worn with uniforms unless authorized by

the Senior Marine Instructor due to extenuating circumstances. Do not display personal affection in public (PDA) (i.e., hold hands,

snuggle, walk with your arm around another, kiss, sit in anotherslap, receive or give massages, etc.)

Do not obviously chew gum. Do not smoke, dip, or chew tobacco.

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Do not walk or stand around with your hands in your pockets. Wear your cover outdoors at all times and remove it indoors. Salute all officers. Greet all cadets and treat everyone with respect. Do not use foul language, tease others, or wrestle/play in uniform

GROOMING STANDARDS IN UNIFORM

Male cadethaircutstandards:

Trimmed on the sides and back so that the hair is evenly graduatedfrom zero at the hairline to no longer than 1/2 inch on the sides.

The hair should be tapered, not blocked, on the back of the neck. Sideburns will not go below the top of the ear opening (place your

index finger in your ear, your sideburns cannot go below the top ofyour finger). Another quick reference point is to trim the sideburnseven with the corner of the eyes.

The hair on the top of the head will not exceed 3 inches. It will be washed and neatly combed.

Hair may be evenly dyed (no streaks or highlights), but will be anatural color which matches your skin tone (the SMI will be the finaljudge of what is or is not a "natural color" and matching to skintone).

Eccentric or faddish hairstyles will not be allowed (the SMI will bethe final judge of what is or is not acceptable).

Women cadetgroomingstandards:

Women cadets will wear their hair in such a manner so that it doesnot fall below the bottom edge of the shirt collar.The manner in which the hair is worn must not interfere with the

appropriate wearing of the cover.Hairpins, barrettes, rubber bands, etc. used to control or style the hair

will be hidden from view.Except for black or dark blue "scrunchies", no other items are

allowed to be visible in the hair.Hair may be dyed, but will be a natural color which matches your

skin tone (the SMI will be the final judge of what is or is not a

"natural color" and matching to skin tone).Eccentric or faddish hairstyles will not be allowed (the SMI will be

the final judge of what is or is not acceptable).Accessories: No earrings are allowed for men in uniform.

Women are authorized to wear either plain yellow gold or silver stud earrings,no greater than in diameter, a maximum of one in each ear (only in the earlobe), while in any uniform EXCEPT FOR THE UTILITY UNIFORM (noearrings may be worn with the Utility uniform).

A religious insignia, or military style dog tags, may be worn on anunobtrusive chain around the neck, but must be hidden under the T-shirt. Noother jewelry will be visible above or around the neck.

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Watches are the only authorized jewelry allowed on the wrist. A maximum of one ring on each hand is allowed.

Grooming: Fingernails (on both males and females) may not extend more than past thetip of the fingers.

Only females may wear fingernail polish while in uniform. That polish will benon-eccentric in color (i.e., clear, red, pink, tan). The SMI will be the finaljudge of whether or not a color is non-eccentric. Multiple colors, and decorativeornamentation are prohibited.

Cosmetics work by females will be applied conservatively, and will complementthe individuals complexion tone; exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles areprohibited. The SMI will be the final judge of whether or not a cosmetic, andthe manner in which it is worn, is acceptable.

If any male facial hair is dark brown or black, that male will shave beforewearing uniforms - "peach fuzz" will not be required to be shaved - the SMI willbe the final judge of whether or not a male will be required to shave while inuniform.

Mustaches are the only facial hair authorized for men. Mustaches must be neatly trimmed so that the hair does not fall below the top

edge of the upper lip and does not extend past the corners of the mouth.

CADET INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

Cadet Insignia

Placement Enlisted: centered vertically along the imaginary line bisectingthe angle formed by the point of the collar and 1/2" from thebottom outer edges of the chevron to the edge of the collar.

Officer: placed one inch back from, and centered on, the frontedge of the collar. Multiple disks and lozenges will run towardsthe back of the collar.

RIBBONS

MALE Coat: 1/8" and centered above left breast pocket.Shirt: 1/8" and centered above left breast pocket.

FEMALE Coat: 1/8' above highest point of, and centered over, theleft breast pocket.Shirt: 0 to 2 inches above first visible button on the leftside of the shirt (tolerances are allowed so you can placeyour ribbons for best appearance since there are no

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pockets on your shirt).

CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM (UTILITIES)

Utility Cap Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.

Utility Coat Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.

Utility Trousers Washed. Pressed. No Irish pennants.

Black Boots Polished. Laced left over right.

Socks Clean.

Green T-shirt Clean. Level and smooth collar

Khaki Belt Clean. Tip 2-4 inches past edge of belt buckle.

Belt Buckle Polished. Locked. Aligned with edge of fly.

Blousing Garters Between 1st and 2nd eyelet of boots.

Green Sweater Optional Worn under the utility coat.

SERVICE DRESS "C" UNIFORM (SS "C")

Garrison Cap Dry Cleaned. Pressed. Irish pennant free.

Black Service Emblem Clean and black. Wings level to the deck.

Short Sleeve Khaki Shirt Dry cleaned and pressed. Irish pennant free

Ribbons 1/8" above and centered on left pocket.

Green Trousers Pressed. Irish pennant and lint free.

White T-shirt Clean. Level collar.

Khaki Web Belt Clean. Tip 2-4 inches past edge of belt buckle.

Brass Belt Buckle Locked. Polished. Aligned with edge of fly and shirt seam.

Black Dress Socks Clean.

Black Dress Shoes. Polished.

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Green Sweater Optional Worn over the khaki shirt with the long sleeve khaki collarneatly worn outside of the sweater. Cuff the wrists and foldthe bottom of the sweater at the waist. Cover the khaki belt.

.ACCESSORIES

Patches MCJROTC: 1/2 inch down from the seam of the shoulder, centered onthe sleeve, worn on the left sleeve. The patch must always be visibleon the outermost garment worn (shirt, blouse, jacket, etc.).

Service A coatbelt

The length must be between 2 and 3 inches in length.

UNIFORM PROBATION

Uniform Probation MCJROTC uniforms are provided by the U.S. Marine Corps to you free under thecondition that you comply with uniform regulations and conduct yourself properly

while in uniform. The SMI will place cadets on uniform probation for violations of uniform

regulations or improper conduct in uniform. Uniform probation will affect your inspection grade, participation in unit activities

and promotions. WEARING A MCJROTC UNIFORM IS A PRIVILEGEProtect it!

CLOSE ORDER DRILL

Five Purposes ofDrill

1. Instill discipline through precision and automatic response toorders.

2. Move units from place to place in a standard and orderly manner.3. Provide cadets an opportunity to handle individual weapons.

4. Increase leader's confidence through the exercise of command bygiving proper commands and drilling cadets.

5. Provide simple formations from which further organization ismade.

Terms & Descriptions The following list of terms will be referred to during drill practice. You shouldbe familiar with each term and what it means.

DRILL TERMINOLOGY

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Term Description

File Two or more cadets, covered one behind the other.

Rank Two or more cadets, aligned shoulder to shoulder

Line Members, or units, are aligned abreast.

Column Members, or units, are organized into a file (or files).

Mass Formation Platoons, at close interval, in columns, to form six or more files, in a company orlarger formation.

Interval One arms distance between cadets, measured shoulder to shoulder.

Close Interval 4" inches distance between cadets, measured shoulder to shoulder.

Distance 40" inches between cadets in ranks, measured back to chest.

Open Ranks 70" inches between cadets in ranks, measured back to chest.

Cadence Number of steps taken per minute while marching.

Quick Time 120 thirty-inch steps per minute.

Double Time 180 thirty-six inch steps per minute.Half Step a 15 inch step forward, measured from heel to toe.

Back Step a 15 inch step backwards.

Side Step a 12 inch step to the side (measured between heels).

Flank a ninety degree pivot to the right or left while marching.

Oblique a forty-five degree pivot to the right or left while marching.

To the Rear a 180 degree pivot to the rear while marching.

FOUR TYPES OF REST

Type of Rest Expected / Allowable Actions

Parade Rest Modified position of attention. Differs from attention only in that theheels are twelve inches apart, the hands are placed on the small of the backwith the right hand on top of the left hand, and the fingers are straight withthe thumbs inter locked.

At Ease Right foot remains in place - you may move other parts of your body. No

talking allowed.

Rest Right foot remains in place - you may move other parts of your body.Talking is allowed.

Fall Out When ordered to do so, break ranks and go to the area designated by theleader.

THREE TYPES OF DRILL COMMANDS

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Command Description

Preparatory Given with rising inflection of the voice (alerts cadets to what will happen next).

Execution Sharp crisp command given one step prior to execution (tells the cadets to "do itnow").

Combined Sharp crisp command with no preparatory command.

Examples: Fall In, Fall Out, Rest, At Ease, Cover.

DRILL MOVEMENTS

REPORTING THE UNIT

Unit Leader Reports Squad "All Present or All accounted for

Names of Cadets Absent. For Example; "Jones, Smith - Absent."

Platoon: "1st Platoon, All Present or "1st Platoon, (#) Cadets Absent"

Company: "Company All Present or Accounted For." "Company, # Cadets UA(Unauthorized Absence)"

HALTED INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTSFall In Rest

Right & Left Face Back Step

Hand Salute At EaseAttention Fall Out

About Face Side StepParade Rest Dismissed

Align to Right

MARCHING INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS

Forward March Change Step

Half Step To the Rear

Mark Time Flanks

Halt Obliques

UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY

Unit Drill

Open Ranks Column Half R/L

Column R/L Column of Twos

Column of Files Extend in Column

Close in Column Pass in Review

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PLATOON DRILLChange Step Column Half Left X 2

Right Flank Pass in Review

Column Left X 2 Fall Out

March to the Rear Dismiss the Platoon

Manual of Arms

M-14 MOVEMENTS

Order Arms R/L Shoulder Arms

Port Arms Inspection Arms

Rifle Salutes Parade Rest

Trail Arms Present Arms

MILITARY CUSTOMS & COURTESIES

Wearing Covers Wear covers outdoors at all times while in uniform.

Remove cover indoors except when under arms.Rules of Saluting Salute when covered and in uniform.

Salute indoors only when under arms. When approaching an officer, salute 6 to 30 paces away. Salute all officers, and colors and standards not cased.

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Saluting Officers Salute and look squarely at the officer. Give an appropriate verbal greeting. Hold your salute until it is returned or acknowledged. Render the salute only once if an officer stays in the area. Salute again if a personal conversation takes place. Salute again when the officer departs. Passing an Officer:

salute when passing as officer going in the same direction as you are

going by -Coming abreast (even) of the officer, saluting and saying,"BY YOUR LEAVE, SIR (or MA'AM)."the officer will return the salute and say "Carry On" or "Granted."Terminate your salute and pass ahead.

Saluting in a Group Group is NOT in formation: the first person to notice the officer calls thegroup to attention and salutes for the entire group (or the entire group maysalute individually).Group IS in formation: the senior person in the group calls the formation to

attention and salutes for the entire group.

Reporting to seniors Approach the officer at attention (march). Halt two paces from the officer. Salute if outdoors, or indoors under arms and covered. Say, "Sir, Cadet _______, reporting as ordered, Sir (or Ma'am)." Hold salute until acknowledged. Remain at attention until given At Ease.

When Dismissed: Come to Attention. Salute if outdoors or indoors under arms and covered. Say, "Aye, Aye, Sir (or Ma'am)." Wait for return salute or acknowledgment. Take one step back and execute about face. Depart at attention.

RENDERING HONORS TO COLORS AND TO THE MARINES' HYMN

Marines' Hymn Stand at Attention, whether in or out of uniform.

NATIONAL ENSIGNS, COLORS, STANDARDS AND GUIDONS

Color A national flag or a flag distinguishing a unit or organization, carried bydismounted elements.

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Standard A flag carried by Fleet Marine Force units and major non-FMF commands.

Guidon A small rectangular flag carried by company size units.

Hoist To raise. Also refers to the height of a flag.

Fly refers to the length of a flag.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE NATIONAL ENSIGN

Rules for Raising &Lowering theFlag

Raising The National Ensign is raised at 0800.The National Ensign is always raised quickly.

Lowering. The National Ensign is lowered at sunset.The National Ensign is lowered slowly.

Remove and fold properly. Half Mast symbolizes the nation is in mourning.

President authorizes half masting and prescribes duration 0800 (Half Mast) Raise quickly to the top and then slowly lower to

half-mast. Sunset (Half Mast) Raise to the top of the flag pole quickly and

then lower the ensign slowly. Remove and fold properly.

DISPLAYING AND CARRYING COLORS

Flag Rules The National Color is always displayed to the right and/or aboveother flags.

For special situations the following rules apply:On a Stage: Placed on the stage to the speakers right.Audience Area:Placed to the right front of the audience.With other flags: To the right when arranged in line.Color Guard: Carried to the right of other flags.In column: the National color will be carried in front of other flags.Dipping the Flag: National color is never dipped. Other flags are dippedforward during national anthem.Casing the Colors: Colors should be cased when not in use.

Rules Hanging: The flag should be hung in a prominent position.

Blue field is to the left with stripes running to the right when hung in a

horizontal position.

Blue Field is in upper left corner when hung vertically.

Blue field is up and facing either north or east when hung vertically over

streets.

Folding: Fold into a triangle with only the blue field visible.

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MARINE'S HYMN

First Verse 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.

Second verse Our flags 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

Third verse Heres health to you and to our corps, which we are proud to serve.In many a strife weve fought for life, and never lost our nerve.If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heavens scenes,They will find the streets are guarded by UNITED STATES MARINES

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Chain of

Command

Cadets must know the chain of command from

their squad leader to the President of the UnitedStates.

Cadets must be familiar with the chain ofcommand listed below:

President The Honorable Mr. Obama

(Vice President) The Honorable Mr. Biden

(Secretary of State) The Honorable Ms. Clinton

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Secretary of Defense The Honorable Mr. Gates

Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Mr Mabus

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Amos

(Assistant Commandant) General Magnus

(Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps) Sergeant Major Kent

Commanding General, MCCDC LtGen. Flynn(Combat Development and Integration)

Commanding General, TECOM MajGen Fox

National director, MCJROTC Dr. McHenry

Regional Director Mr. Schafer (GS-13 / Major USMC Ret.)

President, Mexico Central School DistrictSchool Board of Education

Mr. Patrick

Superintendent, MCSD Mr. Prichard

Principal, Mexico Academy and CentralSchool

Mr. Root

Senior Marine Instructors LtCol Freda

Marine Instructor SgtMaj Combes

Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Major Joe Locci

Cadet Executive Officer Cadet Captain Zimmer Cadet 1st Sgt Cadet 1st Sergeant Jessica Locci

Cadet S-1 (Personnel ) Cadet Second Lieutenant Stinson

Cadet Public Affairs Cadet

Cadet Information Systems managementOfficer (ISMO)

Cadet First Lieutenant (billet gapped)

Cadet Drill Team Commander Cadet Major Ladd

Cadet Rifle Team Commander Cadet

Cadet Youth Physical Fitness TeamCommander

Cadet

NAVAL TERMS

All Hands All members of a command

As You Were Resume former activity

Aye Aye Sir Required official acknowledgement of an order meaning I have received,understand and will carry out the order.

Bunk or rack Bed

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Carry On The order to resume previous activity

Chit A receipt or authorization; a piece of paper

Deck Floor

Hatch Door or doorway

Head Latrine, bathroom or toilet

Overhead Ceiling

Pogeybait Candy or sweets

Port Left

Sick Bay Hospital or Dispensary

Square Away To straighten up, make ship shape, or get settled

Starboard Right

Swab A mop

JROTC RANK STRUCTURE

(No Insignia)Cadet Private

(Pvt)(Junior Enlisted)

Cadet Private First Class(Pfc)

(Junior Enlisted)

Cadet Lance Corporal(LCpl)

(Junior Enlisted)

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Cadet Corporal (Cpl)(NCO)

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (2ndLt)(Company Grade officer)

(one silver flat disk)

Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)

(NCO)

Cadet 1st Lieutenant (1stLt)

(Company Grade officer)(two silver flat disks)

Cadet Staff Sergeant(SSgt)

(SNCO)

Cadet Captain(Capt)

(Company Grade officer)(three silver flat disks)

Cadet Gunnery Sergeant

(GySgt)(SNCO)

Cadet Major

(Maj)(Field Grade officer)(one silver flat lozenge)

Cadet First Sergeant(1stSgt)(SNCO)

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel(LtCol)

(Field Grade officer)(two silver flat lozenges)

Cadet Sergeant Major(SgtMaj)(SNCO)

Cadet Colonel(Col)

(Field Grade officer)(three silver flat lozenges)

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Marine Corps History, Customs, and TraditionsThe Beginning

November 10, 1775(Marine Corps Birthday)

Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions ofMarines under Samuel Nicholas.

Marines were modeled after the British Royal Marines

Samuel Nicholas Our First Commandant

Birthplace of USMC Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

Missions for Marines Sharpshooters in masts of naval ships Maintain discipline on ships Conduct landings / Board enemy ships.

New Providence, Bahamas First Amphibious Landing in March of 1776 to seize supplies and guns.

Leathernecks The uniform of the day had a stiff leather collar worn by Marines to

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keep heads straight and prevent sword slashes.

Quatrefoil Figure eight emblem worn on the top of covers to distinguish Marinesfrom the enemy for sharpshooters in the rigging of ships currentlyonly worn by Marine Officers.

1783 Marines fought as part of the Army Marines and Navy were disbanded

1798 USMC reestablished 1798 and USMC band formed.

Archibald Sommers

The First Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

1805 Conducted a 600 mile march to Tripoli in search of Prince Hamet. Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold at Derna on the shores

of Tripoli.

Lt Presely O Bannon LT Presley OBannon receives the Mameluke sword. This sword still used by Marine officers today

Grand Old Man of the MarineCorps

Archibald Henderson - 39 years as Commandant

1846 War with Mexico Marines fought as part of the Army Conducted an Amphibious landing at Vera Cruz. Participated in the Battle at Chapultapec and occupied the Halls of

Montezuma in Mexico City. .

Blood Stripe Red (Blood Stripe) stripes worn on the trousers of NCOs and officersworn in memory of the blood shed at Chapultapec

Emphasized the importance of NCOs because of the small size ofMarine detachments

Most common Marine

Nicknames

Leathernecks

Devil Dogs (Teufelhunden) Soldiers of the Sea

General John A. Lejeune Our 13th Commandant Perhaps the greatest Commandant Emphasized leadership training Originated the Marine Corps birthday celebration

The President's Own Title given to the Marine Corps Band

The Commandant's Own Title given to the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps

Eagle, Globe and Anchor

("EGA")

These are the three parts of the Marine Corps emblem The Eagle represents the American people whom we serve The globe represents the world wide service of Marines The Anchor represents the Marines' amphibious capabilities and close

ties with the U.S. Navy

Semper Fidelis The Marine Corps motto which means "Always Faithful"

Scarlet and Gold Official colors of the Marine Corps

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Lieutenant General Lewis B.

"Chesty" Puller

The only Marine ever awarded five Navy Crosses for bravery (secondonly to the Medal of Honor)

General Smedley Butler One of only two Marines who were ever awarded TWO Medals ofHonor (the highest award for bravery) - the other individual wasGunnery Sergeant Dan Daly

Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly One of only two Marines who were ever awarded TWO Medals ofHonor (the highest award for bravery) - the other individual wasGeneral Smedley Butler

Ohpa May Johnson The first Woman Marine (she enlisted 13 August 1918)

Major A. A. Cunningham The Marine Corps' first aviator (pilot)

Captain Robert Mullen The first Marine Corps recruiter

Storm flag Flown on military installations during inclement weather

Post flag Flown on military installations during normal occasions

Garrison flag Flown on military installations on Sundays and holidays

Francis Scott Key Wrote the words to our national anthem in 1814 during the battle ofFort McHenry, Baltimore, MD

The Eleven General Orders (TWRRQRTGCSB)

The General Orders are a vital part of keeping order and purpose in the work place.They allow Marines to know what basic decisions to make, and what to start doing, inmost situations. They also set minimum standards for a Marine's conduct andactions while on duty (on the job). With only a few word and phrase changes, these"General Orders" are directly applicable to the civilian work environment in that theyreflect the general expectations of civilian supervisors and managers. The GeneralOrders must be memorized by their number - for instance, you may be asked to recite

General Order # 11, or 2 and so forth.

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 alertand 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 guardhouse thanmy own.

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5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, allorders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, and officersand noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give (sound) the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered byinstructions.

10. To salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time forchallenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and toallow no one to pass without proper authority.

COMMANDING DRILL

COMMAND LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

LEFT FLANK BY THE LEFT FLANK (PAUSE) MARCHRIGHT FLANK BY THE RIGHT FLANK (PAUSE) MARCHLEFT OBLIQUE LEFT OBLIQUE (PAUSE) MARCHFORWARDMARCH (FROMOBLIQUE)

FORWARD (PAUSE) MARCH

COLUMN LEFT COLUMN LEFT (PAUSE) MARCHCOLUMN RIGHT COLUMN RIGHT (PAUSE) MARCHHALF STEP

FORWARDMARCH (FROMHALFSTEP)

FORWARD (PAUSE) MARCH

CLOSE MARCH CLOSE (PAUSE) MARCHEXTEND MARCH EXTEND (PAUSE) MARCHTO THE REAR TO THE REAR (PAUSE) MARCH

HOW AND WHERE TO POSITION YOURSELF WHILE COMMANDING:

ALWAYS COMMAND WHILE YOU ARE AT THE POSITION OF ATTENTION

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IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE COMMANDER TO ALSO EXECUTE STATIONARYDRILL MOVEMENTS WHEN THERE ARE A SERIES OF STATIONARY MOVEMENTS HOWEVER, IF GIVING AN UNIT A FACING MOVEMENT IN PREPARATION TO GIVINGTHE COMMAND FORWARD, MARCH! THE COMMANDER WOULD FACE WITH THEUNIT AS WELL

OFFICERS: FOR STATIONARY MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM SIX PACES ANDCENTERED ON THE FORMATION

ENLISTED: COMMAND FROM THREE PACES AND CENTERED ON THE FORMATION

FOR COLUMN MARCHING MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM 2 / 3 OF THE WAY BACKSO THAT 1 / 3 OF THE PLATOON BEHIND YOU (AND CLOSEST TO YOU) CAN HEARYOU, YET 2 / 3 OF THE PLATOON IN FRONT OF YOU CAN HEAR YOU BECAUSEYOUR VOICE IS BEING PROJECTED FORWARD

FOR FLANKING MOVEMENTS COMMAND FROM EITHER FLANK

THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO COMMAND FROM THE LOCATION YOU CANBEST EXERCISE COMMAND FROM

THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF COMMANDS:

PREPARATORY COMMAND I.E., RIGHTTTTT . . . THIS COMMAND TELLS THEM WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT TO DOYOUR VOICE RISES JUST A LITTLE BIT - THEN PAUSES

COMMAND OF EXECUTION I.E., FACE!THIS COMMAND TELLS THEM TO DO ITYOUR VOICE RISES VERY SHARPLY - THEN ENDS IN AN ABRUPT EXCLAMATION!

COMBINED

GIVEN AS A BARKI.E., ATTENTION! HALT! REST! AT-EASE! DISMISSED!

COMMAND VOICE YOU NEED TO ENUNCIATE CLEARLY FOR THE PREPARATORYCOMMAND, AND USE YOUR DIAPHRAGM TO FORCE THE COMMAND OFEXECUTION OUT IF YOU CAN COMMAND A UNIT FROM AT LEAST HALF AFOOTBALL FIELD AWAY, THEN YOU HAVE THE PROPER VOLUMNE

COLUMN MOVEMENTS (COLUMN LEFT / COLUMN RIGHT / OBLIQUE / CLOSE /EXTEND MAY ONLY BE GIVEN WHILE THE SQUAD LEADERS ARE AT THE FRONT OFTHE COLUMN

HALT WHILE MARCHING MAY BE GIVEN ON EITHER FOOT

HALT AT SIDESTEP MUST BE GIVEN AS THE HEELS COME TOGETHER

WHEN COMMANDING TO THE REAR, MARCH! THE COMMANDER MUST TAKESEVERAL EXTRA STEPS BEFORE THEMSELVES EXECUTING THE MOVEMENT INORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR POSITION 2 / 3 OF THE WAY BACK IN THE FORMATION

WHEN CLOSING OR EXTENDING, THE COMMANDER MUST ALSO EXCUTE THEMOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN POSITION

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IF CIRCUMSTANCE WARRANT YOUR BEING IN FRONT OF THE UNIT WHILEMARCHING AT THE FLANK, ENSURE YOU TURN YOUR HEAD OVER YOUR RIGHTSHOULDER TO COMMAND FURTHER SO THAT MEMBERS CAN HEAR YOU

WHILE AT THE HALF-STEP, YOU MUST COMMAND FORWARD MARCH BEFORE ANYOTHER COMMAND MAY BE GIVEN

COLUMN LEFT / RIGHT AND TO THE REAR MAY BE GIVEN FROM THE HALT

WHEN CALLING EXTRA COMMANDS, RAISE YOUR HAND WHILE CALLING THECOMMANDS TO INDICATE TO THE EVALUATOR THAT YOU RECOGNIZE THECOMMAND IS EXTRA

WHEN YOU LOSE CONTROL OF A UNIT HALT THEM AND REGROUP MENTALLYBEFORE YOU CONTINUE

FALL DRILL EVALUATION

NAME: PLT: DATE:

1 DETAIL ATTENTION 5

2 LEFT FACE 5

3 RIGHT FACE 54 ABOUT FACE 5

5 ABOUT FACE 5

6 PARADE REST 5

7 DETAIL ATTENTION 5

8 RIGHT FACE 5

9 FORWARD MARCH 5

10 LEFT FLANK 5

11 RIGHT FLANK 5

12 LEFT OBLIQUE 5

13 IN PLACE HALT 5

14 RESUME MARCH 5

15 FORWARD MARCH 5

16 COLUMN LEFT 5

17 COLUMN RIGHT 5

18 COLUMN RIGHT 5

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19 HALF STEP 5

20 FORWARD MARCH 5

21 DETAIL HALT 5

22 RIGHT STEP MARCH 5

23 DETAIL HALT 5

24 FORWARD MARCH 525 COLUMN RIGHT 5

26 TO THE REAR MARCH 5

27 TO THE REAR MARCH 5

28 DETAIL HALT 5

29 LEFT FACE 5

30 DISMISSED 5

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 150 SCORE:

UNARMED DRILL EVALUATION Spring (Outdoor)

P 0 1 2 3 4 5 SCORE

1 FORM THE PLATOON 5FALL IN1ST SQUAD LEADER THE PLATOON ISNOT CENTERED I WILL ADJUSTREPORT

SIR / MAAM PLATOON ____ IS ALLPRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR ANDPREPARED FOR THE DRILL

EVALUATION2 LEFT FACE 53 RIGHT FACE 54 ABOUT FACE 5

ABOUT FACE5 PARADE REST 5

ATTENTION6 RIGHT FACE 5

7 FORWARD MARCH 58 LEFT FLANK 59 RIGHT FLANK 5

10 LEFT OBLIQUE 511 IN PLACE HALT 512 RESUME MARCH 513 FORWARD MARCH 514 COLUMN LEFT 515 COLUMN RIGHT 516 COLUMN RIGHT 5

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17 HALF STEP 518 FORWARD MARCH 519 HALT 520 RIGHT STEP (IN COLUMN) 521 HALT 522 FORWARD MARCH 523 COLUMN RIGHT 524 CLOSE MARCH 5

FORWARD MARCH25 EXTEND . . . MARCH 5

FORWARD . . . MARCH26 TO THE REAR . . . MARCH 5

TO THE REAR . . . MARCH27 HALT 528 LEFT FACE 529 DISMISSED 5

30 COMMAND VOICE 5

POINTS POSSIBLE 150 TOTALCOMMENTS

first year cadet gms package 2010 2011 final 18 aug 10

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