Marines Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

(MCJROTC) Notes
Code of Conduct Articles

Article I
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.

Article II
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.

Article III
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others
to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Article IV
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 action 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.

Article V
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.

Article VI
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.

Chain of Command
President (POTUS) (Commander-in-Chief) Honorable Barrack H. Obama
Vice President Honorable Joseph Biden
Secretary of State Honorable John Kerry
Secretary of Defense Honorable Chuck Hagel
Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey
Secretary of Navy Honorable Ray Mabus
Commandant of the Marines Corps General James F. Amos
Sergeant Major of the Marines Corps Sergeant Major Michael Barret
Commanding General of TECOM Major General Raymond C. Fox
Director of the MCJROTC Dr. William McHenry
 General Orders

General Order # 1
To take charge of this post an all government property in view.

General Order # 2
To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or
hearing.

General Order # 3
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

General Order # 4
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

General Order # 5
To quit my post only when properly relieved.

General Order # 6
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and
officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

General order # 7
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

General Order # 8
To give alarm in case of fire or disorder.

General Order # 9
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

General Order # 10
To salute all colors, and all officers, and standards not cased.

General Order # 11
To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, and to challenge all on or near my post, and to allow no
one to pass without proper authority.

The 14 Leadership Traits

JJ DID TIE BUCKLE

Justice Judgment
Dependability Integrity
Decisiveness Tact
Initiative
Enthusiasm
Bearing
Unselfishness
Courage Knowledge
Loyalty Endurance

Creeds
 RIFLEMAN’S CREED

This is my rifle,There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend, It is my life, I must master it as I must master my life.
Without me my rifle is useless, Without my rifle, I am useless.
I must fire my rifle true.
I must shoot straighter than the enemy who is trying to kill me.
I must shoot him before he shoots me.
I will.
My rifle and I know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make.
We know that it is the hits that count, We will hit.
My rifle is human, even as I am human, because it is my life, Thus, I will learn it as a brother.
I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel.
I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart
against damage.
I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready, We will become part of each other.
We will.
Before God I swear this creed, My rifle and I are the defenders of my country.
We are the masters of our enemy, We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace.

NCO’S CREED

I am an NCO dedicated to training new Marines and influencing the old.

I am forever conscious of each Marine under my charge, and by example will inspire him to the highest standards possible.
I will strive to be patient, understanding, just, and firm, I will commend the deserving and encourage the wayward.

I will never forget that I am responsible to my Commanding Officer for the morale, discipline, and efficiency of my men.
Their performance will reflect an image of me.

SNCO’S CREED

I am a Staff Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

As such, I am a member of the most unique group of professional military practitioners in the world.
I am bound by duty to God, Country, and my fellow Marines to execute the demands of my position to and beyond what I believe
to be the limits of my capabilities.
I realize I am the mainstay of Marine Corps discipline, and I carry myself with military grace, unbowed by the weight of
command, unflinching in the execution lawful orders, and unswerving in my dedication to the most complete success of my
assigned mission.
Both my professional and personal demeanor shall be such that I may take pride if my juniors emulate me, and knowing
perfection to lie beyond the grasp of any mortal hand, I shall yet strive to attain perfection that I may ever be aware of my needs
and capabilities to improve myself.
I shall be fair in my personal relations, just in the enforcement of discipline, true to myself and my fellow Marines, and equitable
in my dealing with every man.

Enlisted Oath

I, [Name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies,
foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the
United States and the Orders of the Officers appointed over me, according to the regulations and the uniform code of military
justice. So help me God.
 Officer’s Oath

I, [Name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies,
foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to
enter. So help me God.

MARINES CORPS PRAYER

Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy
will.
Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my
fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear.
Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.
Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.
Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.
Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to
try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer

Marines Corps Rank Grade

Enlisted
Junior Enlisted
Private Private First Class Lance Corporal

Non-Commissioned Officer
Corporal Sergeant

Staff Non-Commissioned Officer

Staff Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Master Sergeant
1st Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant Sergeant Major

Officer
Company Grade Officer
Warrant Officer 1-5 2nd Lieutenant 1st Lieutenant Captain

Field Grade Officer

Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel
 General Officer
Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General

Marines Corps Combat Highlights

WARS (1775 – 1902)
Revolutionary War (1775 – 1776) Barbary War (1801 – 1805)
War of 1812 (1812) Mexican War (1846 – 1848)
Spanish – American War (1898) Philippine Insurrection (1899 –
1902)

WARS (1900 – 1953)

Boxer Rebellion (1900) World War I (1912 – 1918)
World War II (1939 – 1945) Korean War (1950 – 1953)

Modern Wars
Cuban Missile Crises (1962) Vietnam War (1954 – 1975)
Gulf War (1991) Kuwait
Iraqi Afghan

Requirements
Enlisted
At least 17 years old
Younger than 29 when recruited
Proof of Legal Residency
Physical Examination
High School Diploma
Parris Island or San Diego Recruit Training *
SOI (School of Infantry) or MCT (Marines Combat Training) *
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) School *

Commisioned
At least 20 years old
Younger than 28 years old when recruited
Citizen of the United States
TBS (The Basic School) *
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) School *
NROTC (Naval Reserves Officer’s Training Corps) or PLC (Platoon Leaders Class) or OCS (Officer
 Candidates School) or US Naval Academy *

*done after being recruited

14 Motivation Principles
· Make the needs of the individuals in your unit coincide with the unit tasks
· Reward individual and team behavior that supports unit tasks
· Counsel or punish individuals who behave in a way that is counter to unit tasks
· Set the example in all things
· Develop morale and esprit de corps in your unit
· Give your marines tough problems and challenge them to wrestle with them
· Have your marines participate in the planning of upcoming events
· Alleviate causes of personal concern of your marines so that they can concentrate on their jobs
· Ensure your marines are properly cared for and have the tools they need to succeed
· Keep your marines informed about tasks and standards
· Use positive peer pressure to work for you and the unit
· Avoid using statistics as a primary method of evaluating units and motivating your marines
· Make the jobs of your marines as challenging exciting and as meaningful as possible
· Do not tolerate any form of prejudicial talk or behavior in your unit

Test Requirements
IST (Initial Strength Test)
Males
2 Pull-ups
44 Sit-ups
1.5 mile run in 13:30
Females
12 second flexed arm hang
44 Sit-ups
1.5 mile run in 15:00

PFT (Physical Fitness Test)

Males
3 Pull-ups
50 Sit-ups
3 mile run in 28 minutes
Females
15 second flex arm hang
50 Sit-ups
3 mile run in 31 minutes
 CFT (Combat Fitness Test)
Males
880 yard course in 4:13
33 30 pound ammo can lifts in two minutes
330 yard shuttle run in 3:58

Females
880 yard course in 5:27
17 30 pound ammo can lifts in two minutes
330 yard shuttle run in 5:59

MCJROTC Insignia Elements

Lamp of Learning (LOL) – A lamp
Chevron – An upward pointing arrow
Rocker – A downward portion of a circle
Disc – A circle
Diamond (Lozenge) – A diamond

USMC Active Insignia Elements

Stripe up – An upward pointing arrow
Stripe down – A downward portion of a circle
Crossed Rifles
Diamond
Bursting Bomb – Circle with flames at top
Star
EGA
Bar
Oak leaf
Eagle

USMC Active Insignia Described

E-1: E-1 is Private, he wears no rank
E-2: E-2 is Private First Class (PFC), he wears 1 stripe up
E-3: E-3 is Lance Corporal; He wears 1 stripe up crossed rifles in the center
E-4: E-4 is Corporal, he wears 2 stripes up and crossed rifles in the center
E-5: E-5 is Sergeant, he wears 3 stripes up and crossed rifles in the center
E-6: E-6 is Staff Sergeant; he wears 3 stripes up 1 stripe down and crossed rifles in the center
E-7: E-7 is Gunnery Sergeant; he wears 3 stripes up 2 stripes down and crossed rifles in the center
E-8: E-8 is Master Sergeant, he wears 3 stripes up 3 stripes down and crossed rifles in the center and First Sergeant, and he
wears 3 stripes up 3 stripes down and diamond in the center
E-9: E-9 is Master Gunnery Sergeant, he wears 3 stripes up 4 stripes down and bursting bomb in the center and Sergeant
Major, he wears 3 stripes up 4 stripes down and star in the center
O-1: O-1 is Second Lieutenant, he wears 1 gold bar
O-2: O-2 is First Lieutenant, he wears 1 silver bar
O-3: O-3 is Captain, he wears 2 silver bars
O-4: O-4 is Major; he wears a gold oak leaf
O-5: O-5 is Lieutenant Colonel; he wears a silver oak leaf
O-6: O-6 is Colonel, he wears a silver eagle
O-7: O-7 is Brigadier General, he wears 1 Silver Star
O-8: O-8 is Major General, he wears 2 silver stars
O-9: O-9 is lieutenant General, he wears 3 silver stars
O-10: O-10 is General, he wears 4 silver stars

The Marine's Hymn

From the Halls of Montezuma;

To the Shores of Tripoli
We fight our country's battles
In air, on land, and sea
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze

From dawn to setting sun
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.

Marines Corps Infantry Division Organization

Fire Team
4 Marines
Fire Team Leader Lance Corporal/ Corporal
Squad
3 Fire Teams
8 – 14 Marines
Squad Leader Corporal/Sergeant
Platoon
3 Squads
35 – 45 Marines
Platoon Commander 2nd Lieutenant/1st Lieutenant
Platoon Sergeant Staff Sergeant
Platoon Guide Sergeant (Most Senior)
Company
3 or 4 Platoons and Headquarters Platoon
50 – 190 Marines
Company Commander Captain/Major
Executive Officer 1st Lieutenant
Company 1st Sergeant 1st Sergeant (Personnel)
Company Gunnery Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant (Operations)
Battalion
3 or 4 Companies and Headquarters Company
800 – 900 Marines
Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel
Executive Officer Major
Battalion Sergeant Major Sergeant Major
Battalion Staff Positions
· S–1 Admin
o 2nd Lieutenant/ 1st Lieutenant/ Captain
· S–2 Intel
· S–3 Operations
· S–4 Logistics
· S–6 Command and Control
Regiments
3 Battalions and Headquarters Battalion
3,000 – 3,500 Marines
Regimental Commander Colonel
Executive Officer Lieutenant Colonel
Regimental Sergeant Major Sergeant Major (Most Senior)
Regimental Staff S – 1, S – 2, S – 3, S – 4, S – 6
Division
4 Regiments
18,000 – 25,000 Marines
Division Commander Major General
Chief of Staff Colonel (Senior below Maj Gen)
Division Sergeant Major Sergeant Major (Senior Enlisted)

Division Staff
· G–1 Admin
o Lieutenant Colonel
· G–2 Intel
o Lieutenant Colonel
· G–3 Operations
o Colonel
· G–4 Logistics
o Colonel
· G–5 Civil Affairs
o Lieutenant Colonel
· G–6 Command and Control
o Lieutenant Colonel
· Medical Officer Navy Captain
· Dental Officer Navy Captain
· Legal Officer Lieutenant Colonel
· Public Affairs Captain/Major

Marine Corps Knowledge Questions

How many belt loops are on the trousers?

Seven

What do these belt loops represent?

They represent the seven seas

What is the Primary Objective of Leadership?

Mission Accomplishment
 What is the Secondary Objective of Leadership?
Troop Welfare

Who was the First Commandant of the Marines Corps?

Captain Samuel Nicholas

Who was the “Grand Old Man of the Marine”?

Major Archibald Henderson

What is the Largest Marines Corps Base?

Twenty Nine Palms, California

What is 8th and I?

Headquarters Marine Corps-located at 8th and I Streets in Washington, DC. Also the oldest Marines Corps base.

Who and what is the Marine Corps mascot?

Chesty the English Bulldog

What is the Army mascot?

A Mule

What is the Navy mascot?

A Goat

What is the Air Force mascot?

A Peregrine Falcon

When is the Marine Corps birthday?

November 10th, 1775

What is known as the birthplace of the Marine Corps?

Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA

What was the first marines corps offensive in World War II?
Guadalcanal

What was the last marines corps offensive in World War II?
Okinawa, Japan

Where did the Marines get the nickname "Devil Dogs?"

During WWI-from the Germans at the Battle of Belleau Wood.

Where do the marines get the nickname "Leathernecks?"

The leather collars worn during the Revolutionary War to protect their necks from saber slashes.

What are the five primary colors on a map and what do they stand for?
Red - Roads Blue - Water Green - Vegetation
Brown - Contour Lines Black – Manmade Objects

What is the secondary color on a map and what does it stand for?
Pink - Political Boundaries

What are the three types of north in a map reading?

True Grid Magnetic

What are four lifesaving techniques?

 Start the Breathing Stop the Bleeding
(Cover) Protect the wound Treat for shock

How many buttons are on the female blues jacket?

Large Brass – 4 Small Brass - 6

How many buttons are on the male blues jacket?

Large Brass – 8 Small Brass - 12

What is the meaning of the red stripe on the blues trousers

Bloodshed by the NCO's and officers at the Battle of Chapultepec.

What elements make up the Marine Corps emblem?

Eagle Globe Anchor

What does each element represent?

Eagle - The Nation of the United States
Globe - World Wide Service
Anchor – Ties to the Navy

Who is the Marine Corps mascot, Chesty, named after?

Chesty Puller

What is the Marine Corps motto?

Semper Fidelis, Which is Latin for “Always Faithful”

What are the official colors of the Marine Corps?

Scarlet and Gold

What is the highest medal awarded for bravery?

Medal of Honor

What are the Marines Corps “Core Values”?

Honor Courage Commitment

What is a quatrefoil?
This is a "Four-Leaf Clover" on top of officers' blues covers-originally. Used to distinguish friends from enemies during the
Revolutionary War.

What does "Aye, Aye, Sir" mean?

"I understand and will obey, Sir."

Marine Corps Vocabulary

Aft - Rear of a ship All Hands - Everyone

Barracks – Where you live Below Deck - Downstairs
Blouse - Jacket Boondocks - Wilderness
Bow - The front of a ship Break Out - To take out of storage
Brig - Jail Bulkhead - Walls
Chow - Food Cover - Hat
Deck - Floor Dope - Sights on a weapon
Field Day - Complete Clean up Fore - Front of the ship
Galley - Kitchen Gear - Equipment
Gung Ho - Chinese for 100% Effort Hand Salute - Military greeting
Hatch - Doorway Head - Bathroom
Ladderwell - Stairs Leave - Vacation
Liberty - Free time after normal working hours Mast - Official Hearing (good or bad)
Mess - Where you eat Overhead - Ceiling
Police - Clean up Port - Left side of a ship of plane
Porthole - Window Rack – Bed
Ruck - Backpack Sack - Bed
Scuttlebutt - Rumor; Drinking fountain Sea Story - Tall Tale/War Story
Skivvies – Underwear Skivvie Suit - Undershirt
Sick Bay - Hospital or infirmary Square Away - Straighten up
Starboard - Right Side of a ship of plane Stern - The back of a ship
Survey - To turn in old of damaged equipment Topside - Above deck; upstairs
Trousers - Pants

11 Leadership Principles
· Know yourself and seek self-improvement
· Be Technically and Tactically Proficient
· Know your Cadets and look out for their welfare
· Keep your Personnel Informed
· Set the Example
· Insure the task is Understood, Supervised and Accomplished
· Train your Personnel as a Team
· Make Sound and Timely Decisions
· Develop a Sense of Responsibility Among your Subordinates
· Employ Unit in Accordance with their Capabilities
· Seek Responsibility and take Responsibility for your Actions

Post NATO Phonetic Alphabet

Alpha Bravo
Charlie Delta
Echo Foxtrot
Golf Hotel
Indigo Juliet
Kilo Lima
Mike November
Oscar Papa
Quebec Romeo
Sierra Tango
Uniform Victor
Whiskey X – Ray
Yankee Zulu
Marines Corps Famous/Essential names

Samuel Nicholas
First Commandant of the Marines Corps
Vernice Armour
 First Female African American Combat Pilot
John Basilone
Only Marine Medal of Honor Recipient to return from combat and be killed
John Bolt
Only Marine aviator to be titled “ace” in both World War II and the Korean War
“Pappy” Boyington
Commander of WWII’s “Black Sheep Squadron” and Medal of Honor Recipient
Fredrick C. Branch
First African American Marine
Smedley Butler and Dan Daly
The only ones to earn two Medal of Honor’s
Alfred Cunningham
Father of Marines Aviation introducing air support
Louis Cukela
Awarded both Army and Navy Medal of Honor
Lou Diamond
“Mr. Leatherneck”
Carlos Hathcock
Marines Sniper with 93 Confirmed kills during Vietnam
Ira Hayes
Iwo Jima Flag Raiser
Archibald Henderson
“Grand Old Man of the Marines Corps” The Longest Serving Commandant
Opha Mae Johnson
First Female Marine
James L. Jones
Commanded the “Observer Group” the first amphibious recon unit, also commanding the “Amphibious Reconnaissance
Battalion” of the “V Amphibious Corps”
Victor H. Krulkan
An unconventional thinker who thought up using helicopters in combat and introduced the Higgins Boats
John A. Lejeune
13th Commandant of the Marines Corps and introducer of the Marines Corps Birthday Message read at every Marines Corps
Birthday Ball
John F. Mackie
First Marine awarded the Medal of Honor
Presley O’Bannon
Famous for exploits during the “First Barbary Wars”
Peter Pace
First Marines to become Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff
Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller
Most decorated Marine in history earning Five Navy Crosses
Felix Carrera
First Hispanic Fighter Pilot in the Marines Corps

USMC Weight Standards

USMC Weight Standards

USMC Male Weight Standards

Height (IN) Max Weight (LBS) Min Weight (LBS)

58 132 91
59 136 94

60 141 97

61 146 100

62 150 104

63 155 107

64 160 110

65 165 114

66 170 117

67 176 121

68 181 125

69 186 128

70 192 132

71 197 136

72 203 140

73 208 144

74 214 148

75 220 152

76 226 156

77 232 160

78 236 164

79 244 168

80 250 173

USMC Female Weight Standards

58 120 91

59 124 94

60 128 97
61 132 100

62 137 104

63 141 107

64 146 110

65 150 114

66 156 117

67 160 121

68 164 125

69 169 128

70 174 132

71 179 136

72 184 140

73 189 144

74 195 148

75 200 152

76 205 156

77 211 160

78 216 164

79 222 168

80 228 173