Knowledge

• I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet.
• I strive to promote patriotism and to become an informed and responsible citizen.
• I respect those in positions of authority.
• I support those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
• I proudly embrace the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
• I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

• Cadet Handbook

1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2. Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes  place within sight or hearing.
3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. 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.
7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. Salute all officers and all colors and  standards not cased.
11. Be especially watchful at night, and  during the time for challenging, Challenge all persons on or near my  post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Proper Format for Saying an Order to the Sentry

• Inspecting/Senior Officer:   "Cadet, what is your first order to the sentry?" 
• Cadet:  "Sir, the first order to the sentry is: To take charge of this post and all government property in view, sir." 

1. Know yourself and seek self improvement
2. Be technically proficient. 
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. 
4. Make sound and timely decisions. 
5. Set the example.
6. Know your people and look out for their well-being.
7. Keep your workers informed. 
8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.  
9. Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished. 
10. Train as a team. 
11. Use the full capabilities of your organization. 

Commander In Chief:
The Honorable Donald Trump

Secretary Of Defense:
The Honorable Patrick Shanahan

Secretary Of The Navy:
The Honorable Richard Spencer

Chief Of Naval Operations:
Admiral John Richardson

Commander Of Naval Education And Training Command:
Rear Admiral Kyle Cozard

Commander Of Naval Service Training Command:
Rear Admiral Milton Sands III

NJROTC Area 7 Manager:
Commander Patrick Thurman

CHS Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI):
Commander Christian Cruz

CHS Naval Science Instructors (NSIs):
MGySgt Mike Arnett
Chief Andrew Morrissey                                        

Standards of Respect

The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

• The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.
• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard
• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word,number, figure, or drawing of any kind.
• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should bereceived by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. 

The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.  

When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
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Note:  Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.

Displaying the Flag Outdoors

When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.

When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.

When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.

When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right
... The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger
... No other flag ever should be placed above it
... The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.

When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

Raising and Lowering the Flag

The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

Displaying the Flag Indoors

When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right.Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.

The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.

When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed,the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.
 
When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

Parading and Saluting the Flag

When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

The Salute

To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute.Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations information salute upon command of the person in charge.

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.  When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed,otherwise to the music.

The Flag in Mourning

To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.

The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.

When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

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