Uniform
Marine Rates/Ranks
General Trivia
DOD
Drill
100

What is the J-BAR measurements?

1 7/8 of inch from the tip of the collar, with the O centered

100

What is an E-1?

A Private

100

What is the Navy's mascot?

A goat

100

Who is POTUS

President Joe Biden

100

What is a training time out (TTO)

A TTO should be called if cadets and/or instructors are concerned for their safety.

200

Where is the NJROTC patch worn?

On the left sleeve, 1 inch above the shoulder seam

200

What is an E-5?

A Sergeant

200

What are the Marine Corps core values?

Honor, Courage, and Commitment

200

Who is the Seargent Major of the Marine Corps

Seargent Major Black

200

What is alignment?

The dressing of several elements in a straight line.

300

How many ribbons can you earn in NJROTC?

26 ribbons

300

What does a Gunnery Sergeant wear?

3 stripes over crossed rifles over 2 rockers

300

Where is the Naval Academy located?

Annapolis, Maryland
300

Who is the MCPON?

Master Chief Smith

300

How many steps per minute are taken in quick time?

112-120, 30 inch steps

400

How are NJROTC shoes laced?

Inside out through all eyelets

400

What does a Lieutenant Colonel wear?

Silver Oak Leaf


400

What is the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy?

The USS CONSTITUTION (Old Iron Sides)

400

Who is the Secretary of the Navy?

Secretary Thomas W. Harker

400

How many steps per minute are taken in double time?

180, 36 inch steps

500

How wide is the male cadets tie?

3 1/4 of an inch wide

500

What is the paygrade of a Marine Corps Colonel and what rank insignia do they wear?

O-6 and silver eagle

500

What is the meaning of a gold lamp on a ribbon?

An overall point score of outstanding, and achieve minimum requirements to be satisfactory in each event

500

Who is the Secretary of Defense?

General Lloyd J. Austin III

500

When is slow time cadence used?

For funerals only, and it is 60 steps per minute