15 Leadership Traits
Marine & Navy Ranks
General Orders
Uniform Regulations
Advanced Miscellaneous
(2x points!)
(2x points!)
100
What is the infamous mnemonic (abbreviation) used to memorize the 15 leadership traits?
JJDIDTIEBUCKLEE
100
What ranks in the USMC and the USN have the paygrade of an E-2?
Private First Class (PFC) / Seaman Apprentice (SA)
100
What are the 1st and 3rd general orders to the sentry? Must answer both and use exact word structure to receive your points!
1: To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
100
True or False: While wearing the uniform of the day, covers are to be worn indoors and outdoors at all times.
False
100
True or False: The United States Coast Guard is a military branch that falls under the Department of Defense, even during peacetime.
False
200
What is the first leadership trait?
Justice
200
What ranks in the USMC and the USN have the paygrade of an E-5?
Sergeant (Sgt) / Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
200
What are the 2nd and 4th general orders to the sentry? Must answer both and use exact word structure to receive your points!
2: To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
4: To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
200
What ribbon is obtained after completing a minimum of 10 community service hours?
Community Service Ribbon
200
What is the special insignia and infamous emblem of the United States Marine Corps called?
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA)
300
What leadership trait is the ability to deal with others respectfully and calmly while maintaining good relations and avoiding unnecessary offense?
Tact
300
What ranks in the USMC and the USN have the paygrade of an E-7?
Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) / Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
300
What are the 5th and 7th general orders to the sentry? Must answer both and use exact word structure to receive your points!
5: To quit my post only when properly relieved.
7: To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
300
What is the proper measurement of the ribbon rack and name tag on the NSU? Include BOTH genders.
Male: 1/4 of an inch above and centered to the appropriate breast pocket.
Female: 6 1/4 inches down, centered, and from the intersection of the shoulder and front seams.
300
What color guard position calls the commands during a drill sequence?
National Flag / United States Flag
400
What is the third leadership trait?
Dependability
400
What ranks in the USMC and the USN have the paygrade of an O-3?
Captain (Capt) / Lieutenant (LT)
400
What are the 8th and 10th general orders to the sentry? Must answer both and use exact word structure to receive your points!
8: To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
10: To salute all officers and all colors and all standards not cased.
400
Arrange the order of these ribbons from most to least senior:
Distinguished Unit, Sea Cruise, Community Service, Unit Service.
Distinguished Unit < Unit Service < Community Service < Sea Cruise
400
Naval Academy students and college students that are part of an official NROTC unit are called _______.
Midshipmen
500
What is the 15th and most recent leadership trait?
Empathy
500
What ranks in the USMC and the USN have the paygrade of an O-7?
Brigadier General (BGen) / Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)
500
What are the 6th, 9th, and 11th general orders to the sentry? Must answer all three and use exact word structure to receive your points!
6: To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.
9: To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
500
What is our regulation for medal ribbons and their medals?
You may wear either the ribbon or the medal, not both of the same award at the same time.
500
What is the most prestigious ribbon that can be awarded in the NJROTC program?
Meritorious Achievement Ribbon