NATIONAL CHAIN OF COMMAND CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL ORDERS OF A SENTRY

Commander in Chief President Donald Trump 1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my 1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
Secretary of Defense Hon. James Mattis country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in
Secretary of the Navy Hon. Sean Stackley 2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and
their defense. observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
CJCS General Joseph Dunford
2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I 3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
Navy: will never surrender the members of my command while they
CNO ADM John Richardson 4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my
still have the means to resist.
Commander, NETC RADM Micheal White own.
MCPON MCPON Steven Giordono 3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to 5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Marine Corps:
escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the 6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders
Commadant General Robert Neller
Sergeant Major SgtMaj Ronald Green enemy. from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the
Deck, and all Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow
NROTC UNIT STAFF
prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action 7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
Commanding Officer CAPT Johnson which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will
Executive Officer CDR Sledge 8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those
Marine Officer Instructor Capt Stone appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
Neptune Advisor LT Arthur
Trident Advisor LT Kirby 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am 10. To salute all Officers and all Colors and standards not cased.
Poseidon Advisor LT Irgens required to give name, rank, social security number, and date of
Assistant MOI MSgt Ledesma 11. To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging,
birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of
Supply Officer Mr. Patton to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass
my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to without proper authority.
Admin Officer Mr. Herrera
my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
State Secretary Coach Grim
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
6. I will never forget that I am an American, responsible for my
FALL 2017 BATTALION STAFF actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country 1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
Commanding Officer MIDN McClanahan free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Executive Officer MIDN McMullin 2. Be technically and tactically proficient.
Battalion Master Sergeant MIDN Reavis
SAILOR’S CREED 3. Know your people and look out for their welfare.
Operations Officer OC Pruitt
Physical Training Inst MIDN Grobbelaar
I am a United States Sailor. 4. Keep your people well informed.
Adjutant MIDN Maroney I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States 5. Set the example.
Supply Officer OC Adams of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over
me. 6. Ensure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
COMPANY COMMANDER 1ST SGT
Trident MIDN Thornberry MIDN Warnick I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have 7. Train your people as a team.
Poseidon MIDN Hobson MIDN Waters gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the
Neptune MIDN Bristow MIDN O’leary
8 Make sound and timely decisions.
world.
Bulldog MIDN Johnson MIDN Moulton 9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor,
Courage and Commitment. 10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
ANCHORS AWEIGH
Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. 11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
Farewell to college joys, we sail at the break of day.
Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam, PHONETIC ALPHABET
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
Until we meet once more. A - ALPHA J - JULIET S - SIERRA
Here's wishing you a happy voyage home. Judgment Dependability Tact Bearing
B - BRAVO K - KILO T - TANGO
MARINES’ HYMN C - CHARLIE L - LIMA U - UNIFORM Justice Integrity Initiative Unselfishness
From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; D - DELTA M - MIKE V - VICTOR
We fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to E - ECHO N - NOVEMBER W - WHISKEY Decisiveness Endurance Courage
fight for right and freedom F - FOXTROT O - OSCAR X - XRAY Knowledge
And to keep our honor clean: G - GOLF P - PAPA Y - YANKEE
We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine. H - HOTEL Q - QUEBEC Z – ZULU Loyalty
I - INDIA R – ROMEO Enthusiasm
 Officer Ranks of the
United States Armed Forces
Enlisted Ranks of the United States Armed Forces
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy U.S. Army
Insignia U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force
O-1 Ensign Second Lieutenant E-1 Private Seaman Recruit Private Basic Airman
Private Seaman Apprentice Private First Class Airman
Lieutenant Junior E-2
O-2 First Lieutenant
Grade

Private First Class Seaman Lance Corporal Airman First Class

O-3 Lieutenant Captain
E-3
Lieutenant
O-4 Major
Commander Corporal Specialist Corporal Senior Airman
E-4
O-5 Commander Lieutenant Colonel

Sergeant 2nd Class Petty Off. Sergeant Staff Sergeant

O-6 Captain Colonel
E-5
Rear Admiral Lower
O-7 Brigadier General
Half

Rear Admiral Upper Staff Sergeant 1st Class Petty Off. Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant
O-8 Major General
Half
E-6
O-9 Vice Admiral Lieutenant General

O-10 Admiral General Sergeant First Class Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Sergeant Master First
Sergeant Sergeant
General of the Army / E-7
Admiral of the Navy
Air Force (wartime
(wartime only)
only)

Master First Senior Chief P.O. Master First Senior Master First
Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant
E-8

Sergeant Command Master Fleet/Force/ Chief Sergeant Master Chief First Cmd. Chief
Major Sergeant . Command Master P.O. Major Gunnery . Master Sergeant Master
Major Chief P.O. Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant
E-9

WEAPON SAFETY RULES: Sergeant Major of Master Chief Petty Officer Sergeant Major of Chief Master Sergeant of the
the Army of the Navy the Marine Corps Air Force
1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.