- Ranks & Insignia
- Recruit Leadership Positions
- Tying the Neckerchief (right out of the RTC handbook)
- Current RTC Chain of Command
- even Current Military Pay
Explore!
4.9.11
Other Navy Knowledge Site
This site has lots of good stuff...
6.7.11
Rank Recognition
Very important for Boot Camp... and for every day in the Navy.
This is stuff they want you to know backwards and forwards by your first week or two.
E-1. Seaman (Airman, Fireman, Constructionman) Recruit: no insignia
E-2. Seaman Apprentice: two white diagonal stripes
E-3. Seaman: three white diagonal stripes
Petty Officers (collar): eagle with chevron(s)
Petty Officers (sleeve): eagle, rating symbol, chevron(s)
(E-4: 1 for third class, E-5: 2 for second class, E-6: 3 for first class)
Chief Petty Officer (collar): a GOLD FOULED ANCHOR
(E-7)................with a SILVER, SUPER-IMPOSED "U.S.N."
******(you may want to memorize this EXACT wording)*****
Chief Petty Officer (sleeve): eagle, rocker, rating symbol, 3 chevrons
E-8. Senior Chief Petty Officer: add ONE silver star above both
E-9. Master Chief Petty Officer: add TWO silver stars above both
Command Master Chief: two silver stars with a silver star in lieu of a rating symbol
Fleet Master Chief: two gold stars with a gold star in lieu of a rating symbol
E-9. MCPON: three gold stars with a gold star in lieu of a rating symbol
O-1. Ensign: one gold bar (collar), one 1/2 inch gold stripe (sleeve)
O-2. LT JG: one silver bar (collar), one 1/2 inch & one 1/4 inch gold stripes
O-3. Lieutenant: two silver bars (collar), two 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-4. LT Com.: one gold oak leaf (collar), two 1/2 inch & one 1/4 inch gold stripes
O-5. Commander: one silver oak leaf (collar), three 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-6. Captain: one silver spread eagle (collar), four 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-7. Rear Adm, Lower Half: one silver star (collar), one 2-inch gold stripe (sleeve)
O-8. Rear Adm, Upper Half: two silver stars, one 2-inch & one 1/2 inch gold stripes
O-9. Vice Admiral: three silver stars (collar), one 2-inch & two 1/2 inch gold stripes
O-10. Admiral: four silver stars (collar), one 2-inch & three 1/2 inch gold stripes
This is stuff they want you to know backwards and forwards by your first week or two.
E-1. Seaman (Airman, Fireman, Constructionman) Recruit: no insignia
E-2. Seaman Apprentice: two white diagonal stripes
E-3. Seaman: three white diagonal stripes
Petty Officers (collar): eagle with chevron(s)
Petty Officers (sleeve): eagle, rating symbol, chevron(s)
(E-4: 1 for third class, E-5: 2 for second class, E-6: 3 for first class)
Chief Petty Officer (collar): a GOLD FOULED ANCHOR
(E-7)................with a SILVER, SUPER-IMPOSED "U.S.N."
******(you may want to memorize this EXACT wording)*****
Chief Petty Officer (sleeve): eagle, rocker, rating symbol, 3 chevrons
E-8. Senior Chief Petty Officer: add ONE silver star above both
E-9. Master Chief Petty Officer: add TWO silver stars above both
Command Master Chief: two silver stars with a silver star in lieu of a rating symbol
Fleet Master Chief: two gold stars with a gold star in lieu of a rating symbol
E-9. MCPON: three gold stars with a gold star in lieu of a rating symbol
O-1. Ensign: one gold bar (collar), one 1/2 inch gold stripe (sleeve)
O-2. LT JG: one silver bar (collar), one 1/2 inch & one 1/4 inch gold stripes
O-3. Lieutenant: two silver bars (collar), two 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-4. LT Com.: one gold oak leaf (collar), two 1/2 inch & one 1/4 inch gold stripes
O-5. Commander: one silver oak leaf (collar), three 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-6. Captain: one silver spread eagle (collar), four 1/2 inch gold stripes (sleeve)
O-7. Rear Adm, Lower Half: one silver star (collar), one 2-inch gold stripe (sleeve)
O-8. Rear Adm, Upper Half: two silver stars, one 2-inch & one 1/2 inch gold stripes
O-9. Vice Admiral: three silver stars (collar), one 2-inch & two 1/2 inch gold stripes
O-10. Admiral: four silver stars (collar), one 2-inch & three 1/2 inch gold stripes
26.5.10
START Guide for Recruits
http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/documents/start_guide.pdf
The brand new booklet for getting ready for boot camp.
The brand new booklet for getting ready for boot camp.
5.4.10
Military Bearing
Speaking to a Non-Commissioned Superior: Address them by their title. Never respond with 'yeah', 'yep', 'nah', 'uh-uh', or the like. Say, "Yes, Chief," or "No, Senior Chief," when answering a question or "Aye, aye, Petty Officer," when responding to an order. When being tested: "Petty Officer, my Eleventh General Order is ..., Petty Officer." Never say "Sir". That is reserved for commissioned officers only! Assume formality, even in an informal situation with a superior, especially if he is a Chief.
The Salute: The fingers and thumb of the right hand should form a flat plane, keeping in a straight line with a rigid upper arm, and the fingers should touch the corner of the right eye. This keeps the lower arm parallel with the deck. Come to the position of attention when executing. If wearing head cover outdoors, bring the tips of the fingers to the brim of the cover.
Position of Attention: Execute on hearing "shun" of atten-shun". With good posture, always keep eyes straight ahead, fixed on an object if it helps. Heels together, with feet at a 45 degree angle. Arms should be rigid and unmovable with hands closed in a fist, thumbs facing front and placed at the seam (or imaginary seam) of the trousers. Speak only when addressed or when you are commanded to.
Parade Rest: Execute on hearing "rest" of "parade rest" (only from the position of attention). Almost at attention, but left foot comes out shoulder width apart. With hands behind the back, as far up as possible, put the right hand on top (facing out) of the left hand, with fingers extended, like in the salute. The right thumb interlocks with the left thumb. Never talk. Keep eyes straight ahead.
At Ease: Keep your right foot planted and your hands behind your back. Talking and looking around is permitted. You must be called to Attention before you do anything else, even 'Fall Out'.
When Coming on Board: Come to the position of attention, and salute the flag first. Turn sharply and salute the Officer or Petty Officer of the Deck, saying, "your rank, your name, requests permission to come aboard," while holding your ID card up with your left hand.
When Disembarking: From the position of attention, salute the appropriate officer and say, "your rank, your name, requests permission to go ashore," while holding your ID card up with your left hand. Upon return of the salute, face the flag sharply, come to the position of attention and salute.
When Entering an Office: (borrowed from here) Knock three times. Upon hearing 'enter', open the door and take three paces. Stand at attention and sound off: (for example) "Good evening Chief. Your rank, your name, your division # reporting, Chief!" Upon hearing 'report', state your business. When finished, about face, open the door, and request (for example) "Chief, respectfully request permission to carry on, Chief?" Exit when hearing 'carry on'.
The Salute: The fingers and thumb of the right hand should form a flat plane, keeping in a straight line with a rigid upper arm, and the fingers should touch the corner of the right eye. This keeps the lower arm parallel with the deck. Come to the position of attention when executing. If wearing head cover outdoors, bring the tips of the fingers to the brim of the cover.
Position of Attention: Execute on hearing "shun" of atten-shun". With good posture, always keep eyes straight ahead, fixed on an object if it helps. Heels together, with feet at a 45 degree angle. Arms should be rigid and unmovable with hands closed in a fist, thumbs facing front and placed at the seam (or imaginary seam) of the trousers. Speak only when addressed or when you are commanded to.
Parade Rest: Execute on hearing "rest" of "parade rest" (only from the position of attention). Almost at attention, but left foot comes out shoulder width apart. With hands behind the back, as far up as possible, put the right hand on top (facing out) of the left hand, with fingers extended, like in the salute. The right thumb interlocks with the left thumb. Never talk. Keep eyes straight ahead.
At Ease: Keep your right foot planted and your hands behind your back. Talking and looking around is permitted. You must be called to Attention before you do anything else, even 'Fall Out'.
When Coming on Board: Come to the position of attention, and salute the flag first. Turn sharply and salute the Officer or Petty Officer of the Deck, saying, "your rank, your name, requests permission to come aboard," while holding your ID card up with your left hand.
When Disembarking: From the position of attention, salute the appropriate officer and say, "your rank, your name, requests permission to go ashore," while holding your ID card up with your left hand. Upon return of the salute, face the flag sharply, come to the position of attention and salute.
When Entering an Office: (borrowed from here) Knock three times. Upon hearing 'enter', open the door and take three paces. Stand at attention and sound off: (for example) "Good evening Chief. Your rank, your name, your division # reporting, Chief!" Upon hearing 'report', state your business. When finished, about face, open the door, and request (for example) "Chief, respectfully request permission to carry on, Chief?" Exit when hearing 'carry on'.
3.3.10
Sailor's Creed
Attention to the Creed:
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I am a United States Sailor.
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I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America
and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
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I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy
and those who have gone before me
to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
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I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team
with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
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I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Navy Service Song
From the Bluejacket's Manual, 24th edition (2009):
Stand, Navy, out to sea, fight, our battle cry;
We'll never change our course, so vicious foe steer shy.
Roll out the TNT, anchor's aweigh, Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, Hooray!
Anchor's aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh.
Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at the break of day, of day.
Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam,
Until we meet once more, here's wishing you a happy voyage home.
Blue of the mighty deep; gold of God's great sun,
Let these our colors be till all of time be done, be done.
On seven seas we learn Navy's stern call:
Faith, courage, service true, with honor, over, honor, over, all.
Stand, Navy, out to sea, fight, our battle cry;
We'll never change our course, so vicious foe steer shy.
Roll out the TNT, anchor's aweigh, Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, Hooray!
Anchor's aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh.
Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at the break of day, of day.
Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam,
Until we meet once more, here's wishing you a happy voyage home.
Blue of the mighty deep; gold of God's great sun,
Let these our colors be till all of time be done, be done.
On seven seas we learn Navy's stern call:
Faith, courage, service true, with honor, over, honor, over, all.
Eleven General Orders of a Sentry
1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
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.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
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.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
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.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
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.
RTC Chain of Command
As of January 2010, (click this link for the current list):
President of the United States: The Hon. Mr. Obama
Vice President of the United States: The Hon. Mr. Biden
Secretary of Defense: The Hon. Mr. Gates
Chief of Naval Operations: ADM Roughhead
-Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: MCPON West
Commander, Naval Education Training Command (NETC): RDML Jones
-NETC Force Master Chief Petty Officer: FORCM Snyder
Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC): RDML Sharpe
-NSTC Master Chief Petty Officer: CMDCM Beldo
Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC): CAPT Peterson
-RTC Command Master Chief Petty Officer: CMDCM Dodd
Executive Officer, Recruit Training Command: CDR Lewis
Military Training Director: CDR Nielson
Fleet Commander: LT Ross
-Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer: CMPO Barnes
Ship's Officer: __________
-Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer: ________
3 Recruit Division Commanders, or RDC's
(think DI, but say "Aye, Aye, Petty Officer" instead)
Recruit Chief Petty Officer: RCPO_______
Recruit: SR Jen
President of the United States: The Hon. Mr. Obama
Vice President of the United States: The Hon. Mr. Biden
Secretary of Defense: The Hon. Mr. Gates
Chief of Naval Operations: ADM Roughhead
-Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: MCPON West
Commander, Naval Education Training Command (NETC): RDML Jones
-NETC Force Master Chief Petty Officer: FORCM Snyder
Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC): RDML Sharpe
-NSTC Master Chief Petty Officer: CMDCM Beldo
Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC): CAPT Peterson
-RTC Command Master Chief Petty Officer: CMDCM Dodd
Executive Officer, Recruit Training Command: CDR Lewis
Military Training Director: CDR Nielson
Fleet Commander: LT Ross
-Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer: CMPO Barnes
Ship's Officer: __________
-Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer: ________
3 Recruit Division Commanders, or RDC's
(think DI, but say "Aye, Aye, Petty Officer" instead)
Recruit Chief Petty Officer: RCPO_______
Recruit: SR Jen
12.2.10
Types of Navy Ships
Click on the acronym for a general "fact file" on statistics and lists of active duty Navy ships. The links under the ship names direct to either a particular ship or a picture of one, both for the same purpose; to see what they look like.
CVN: Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers
CG: Cruisers
DDG: Guided Missile Destroyers
SSN: Attack Submarines
SSBN: Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines
SSGN: Guided Missile Submarines
FFG: Frigates
LHA/LHD: Amphibious Assault Ships
LCC: Amphibious Command Ships
LPD: Amphibious Transport Docks (Austin Class); San Antonio Class
LSD: Dock Landing Ships (W. Island Class); Harper's Ferry Class
LCAC: Landing Craft, Air Cushioned
LCM, LCU: Landing Craft, Mechanized & Utility
FSF: Fast Sea Frame
JHSV: Joint High Speed Vessel
LCS: Littoral Combat Ships
MCM: Mine Countermeasures Ships
PC: Patrol Coastal Ships
RHIB: Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
AS: Submarine Tenders
YP: Yard Patrol Craft
Mark V: Special Operations Craft
AGF: Command Ships; Old Ironsides
CVN: Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers
CG: Cruisers
DDG: Guided Missile Destroyers
SSN: Attack Submarines
SSBN: Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines
SSGN: Guided Missile Submarines
FFG: Frigates
LHA/LHD: Amphibious Assault Ships
LCC: Amphibious Command Ships
LPD: Amphibious Transport Docks (Austin Class); San Antonio Class
LSD: Dock Landing Ships (W. Island Class); Harper's Ferry Class
LCAC: Landing Craft, Air Cushioned
LCM, LCU: Landing Craft, Mechanized & Utility
FSF: Fast Sea Frame
JHSV: Joint High Speed Vessel
LCS: Littoral Combat Ships
MCM: Mine Countermeasures Ships
PC: Patrol Coastal Ships
RHIB: Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
AS: Submarine Tenders
YP: Yard Patrol Craft
Mark V: Special Operations Craft
AGF: Command Ships; Old Ironsides
Standards of Conduct
- Never use your position as a member of the Navy for private gain.
- Never give preferential treatment to any person or organization.
- Never do things that will reduce government efficiency or economy.
- Never give up your independence or lose your impartiality.
- Never make decisions or take actions that will bypass the chain of command or go outside official channels.
- Never do anything that will adversely affect the public's confidence in the Navy or in the U.S. government.
- Never take part in any business or financial dealings that result in a conflict between your private interest and the public interest of the United States.
- Never engage in any activity that might result in or reasonably be expected to create the appearance of a conflict of interest.
- Never accept gifts from defense contractors or others who are trying to do business with the government.
- Never use your official position to influence any person to provide any private benefit.
- Never use your rank, title, position, or uniform for commercial purposes.
- Never accept outside employment or take part in any activity that is incompatible with your duties or may bring discredit to the Navy.
- Never take or use government property or services for other than officially approved purposes.
- Never give gifts to your superiors or accept them from your subordinates.
- Never conduct official business with persons whose participation in the transaction would be in violation of law.
- Always be aware that you are a representative of the Navy and your nation.
- Always assume that someone is watching.
- Never do anything you would not want to explain to your commanding officer.
- Do not discriminate, harass or haze.
- Do to others as you would have them do to you
- If in doubt, don't do it
- officers and enlisted personnel
- chief petty officers and juniors assigned to the same command
- instructors and students within Navy training commands
- recruiters and recruits or potential recruits
Alphabet, Numbers & Time
.- A: Alfa: AL-FA
-... B: Bravo: BRAH-VOH
-.-. C: Charlie: CHAR-LEE
-.. D: Delta: DEL-TAH
. E: Echo: ECK-OH
..-. F: Foxtrot: FOKS-TROT
--. G: Golf
.... H: Hotel: HOH-TEL
.. I: India: IN-DEE-AH
.--- J: Juliett: JEW-LEE-ETT
-.- K: Kilo: KEY-LOH
.-.. L: Lima: LEE-MAH
-- M: Mike
-. N: November: NO-VEM-BER
--- O: Oscar: OSS-CAH
.--. P: Papa: PAH-PAH
--.- Q: Quebec: KAY-BECK
.-. R: Romeo: ROW-ME-OH
... S: Sierra: SEE-AIR-RAH
- T: Tango: TANG-GO
..- U: Uniform: YOU-NEE-FORM
...- V: Victor: VIK-TAH
.-- W: Whiskey: WISS-KEY
-..- X: Xray: ECKS-RAY
-.-- Y: Yankee: YANG-KEY
--.. Z: Zulu: ZOO-LOO
1: WUN .----
2: TOO ..---
3: THUH-REE ...--
4: FO-WER ....-
5: FI-YIV .....
6: SIX -....
7: SEVEN --...
8: ATE ---..
9: NINER ----.
0: ZERO, 10: -----
12AM - 0000/2400
1AM - 0100
(oh/zero-one-hundred)
2AM - 0200
3AM - 0300
4AM - 0400
5AM - 0500
6AM - 0600
7AM - 0700
8AM - 0800
9AM - 0900
10AM - 1000 (ten-hundred)
11AM - 1100
12PM - 1200
1PM - 1300
2PM - 1400
3PM - 1500
4PM - 1600
5PM - 1700
6PM - 1800
7PM - 1900
8PM - 2000 (twenty-hundred)
9PM - 2100
10PM - 2200
11PM - 2300
12AM - 2400/0000
Navy Ethos
We are the United States Navy, our nation's sea power-
ready guardians of peace, victorious in war.
We are professional sailors and civilians - a diverse and agile force
exemplifying the highest standards of service to our nation,
at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.
Integrity is the foundation of our conduct;
respect for other is fundamental to our character;
decisive leadership is crucial to our success.
We are a team, disciplined and well-prepared,
committed to mission accomplishment.
We do not waver in our dedication and accountability
to our shipmates and families.
We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values
of honor, courage and commitment.
In times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud
heritage and tradition.
We defend our nation and prevail in the face of adversity with
strength, determination and dignity.
ready guardians of peace, victorious in war.
We are professional sailors and civilians - a diverse and agile force
exemplifying the highest standards of service to our nation,
at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.
Integrity is the foundation of our conduct;
respect for other is fundamental to our character;
decisive leadership is crucial to our success.
We are a team, disciplined and well-prepared,
committed to mission accomplishment.
We do not waver in our dedication and accountability
to our shipmates and families.
We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values
of honor, courage and commitment.
In times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud
heritage and tradition.
We defend our nation and prevail in the face of adversity with
strength, determination and dignity.
We are the United States Navy.
Code of Conduct
1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
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 escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any actions which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
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 escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any actions which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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