Chain of Command
Navy & Marine Corps History
Drill & Commands
Flags & Customs
General Knowledge
100

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?

The President of the United States

100

What year was the U.S. Marine Corps established?

1775

100

What is the command to stop marching?

“Squad/Platoon/Halt”

100

What is the national ensign of the United States?

The American flag

100

What is the maximum bulk of female hair from the scalp?

2 inches

200

Who is the Secretary of Defense?

The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III

200

Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy?

Esek Hopkins

200

What is the interval between cadets when marching in line formation?

Arm’s length

200

What is the Navy’s official march song?

“Anchors Aweigh”

200

What type of knot is commonly used to tie up a boat?

A cleat hitch

300

Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)?

Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti

300

During what war was the Battle of Midway fought?

World War II

300

At what command does the right foot strike the deck?

At the command of execution

300

: At what time is “Morning Colors” held?

0800

300

What is the Navy term for the left side of the ship?

Port

400

Who is the current NJROTC Area 22 Manager?

Mr. Ken Ballard

400

What was the first U.S. Navy ship named after a president?

USS Washington

400

What command moves a unit from line formation to column formation?

“Column Right (or Left), March”

400

What do the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

The original 13 colonies

400

What are the three sides of the leadership triangle?

Authority, Responsibility, Accountability

500

Who is the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) of your unit?

Chief Gallego

500

What is the Marine Corps’ motto, and what does it mean?

Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful”

500

When given the command “Open Ranks, March,” how many steps does the first rank take forward?

Two steps

500

What flag is flown when a ship is at anchor?

The Union Jack

500

What is the phonetic alphabet word for the letter “N”?

November

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