Naval History
Naval Customs and Traditions
Misc.
NJROTC Knowledge
100

When was the United States Navy Formed?

When is October 13th, 1775?

100

This is the traditional naval term used when referring to a wall inside a ship.

What is the Hull?

100

This green skinned Star Wars character is the legendary Jedi Grand Master who spent his final years hiding in the swamps of Dagobah.

Who is Yoda?

100

What are the Main NJROTC Leadership & Core Values

What is Honor, Courage, and Commitment?

200

When did the United States Marine Corps Form?

When is November 10th, 1775?

200

This is the designation given to the right side of a ship when facing forward toward the bow.

What is a Starboard?

200

What Animal gives Black milk?

What is a Black Rhino? 

200

This trait represents a firm loyalty to a strict ethical code and absolute honesty.

What is Integrity?

300

This is considered the father of the American Navy who famously said, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Who is John Paul Jones?

300

This specific area of a ship or shore station is designated by the commanding officer for official ceremonies and is where the logbook is kept.

What is the Quarterdeck?

300

This central European mountain range spans eight countries and features the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

What are the Alps?

300

This fundamental NJROTC manual governs cadet drill movements, manual of arms, and inspection procedures.

What is the Cadet Field Manual?

400

This American ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 because enemy cannonballs seemed to bounce right off her oak hull.

What is the USS Constitiution?

400

When boarding a Navy ship, a cadet must stop at the top of the brow, turn toward the stern, and perform this action before saluting the Officer of the Deck.

What is saluting the National Flag? (Ensign)

400

In physics, this fundamental constant represents the maximum speed at which all conventional matter and information in the universe can travel, clocked at roughly 186,000 miles per second.

What is the Speed of Light?

400

According to the General Orders, this is the action a sentry takes when encountering a fire or disorder.

What is the 8th General Order. (Give the Alarm in case of Fire or Disorder?)

500

Fought in June 1942, this naval battle is widely considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific, where U.S. forces sank four Japanese carriers.

What is the Battle of Midway?

500

This naval ceremony involves the hoisting of the national ensign at 0800 and its lowering at sunset.

What is Morning and Evening Colors?

500

What is Spongebobs Address?

Where is 124 Conch Street, Bikini Bottom?

500

This Navy leadership term defines a leader's obligation to accept complete consequences for their team's outcomes.

What is Accountability?