The Navy and Marine Corps Core Values:
Honor, Courage, Commitment

The Midshipman Code:
A midshipman does not lie, cheat, or steal.

The Birthday of the United States Navy:
13 OCT 1775

The Birthday of the United States Marine Corps:
10 NOV 1775

Oath of Office:
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and
to 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 upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.

Sailor's Creed:
I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of
those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and
democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to
excellence and fair treatment of all.

Mission of the United States Navy:
The mission of the United States Navy is to be prepared to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations at sea.

Mission of the United States Marine Corps:
The mission of the United States Marine Corps is to be prepared to conduct amphibious operations and to seize and defend advanced
naval bases.

Mission of Marine Corps Rifle Squad:
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy through fire and maneuver, and to repel the enemy assault through fire and close combat.

2008 DON Objectives:
A. PROVIDE A TOTAL NAVAL WORKFORCE CAPABLE AND OPTIMIZED TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
B. USE THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS TEAM TO AGGRESSIVELY PROSECUTE THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.
C. BUILD THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS FORCE FOR TOMORROW.
D. SAFEGUARD THE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES OF THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS TEAM.
E. STRENGTHEN ETHICS AS A FOUNDATION OF EXEMPLARY CONDUCT WITHIN THE DON.
F. PROVIDE FIRST-RATE FACILITIES TO SUPPORT STATIONING, TRAINING, AND OPERATIONS OF NAVAL FORCES.


General Orders:
1. 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, Officer-of-the-Day, and
Officers and non-commissioned Officers of the guard only.
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 corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers, 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.


Leadership Traits:
(JJDIDTIEBUCKLE)
1. Judgment - The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
2. Justice - Giving reward and punishment according to the merits of the case in question. The ability to administer a system of
rewards and punishments impartially.
3. Decisiveness - The ability to make decisions promptly and announce them in a clear, forceful manner.
4. Initiative - Taking action in the absence of orders.
5. Dependability - The certainty of proper performance of duty.
6. Tact - The ability to deal with others with respect.
7. Integrity - The uprightness and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty.
8. Endurance - The mental and physical stamina measured by one's ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
9. Bearing - The creating of a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
10. Unselfishness - Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
11. Courage - The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables one to proceed in the face of it with
calmness and firmness.
12. Knowledge - The understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information.
13. Loyalty - The quality of faithfulness to country, service, and to your seniors and subordinates.
14. Enthusiasm - The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.


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 I am 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 nor 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.
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.


National Chain of Command:
President of the United States: Honorable Barack H.Obama
Vice President of the United States: Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Secretary of State: Honorable Hillary R. Clinton
Secretary of Defense: Honorable Robert M. Gates
Secretary of the Navy: Honorable Raymond E. Mabus
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: ADM Michael G. Mullen, USN
Vice-Chairman of the JCS: GEN James E. Cartwright, USMC
Chief of Naval Operations: ADM Gary Roughead, USN
Commandant of the Marine Corps: GEN James T. Conway, USMC
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy: MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West, USN
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent, USMC

Local Chain of Command:
Commanding Officer: CAPT J.J. Sorce, USN
Executive Officer: CDR C.R. Dunn, USN
Marine Officer Instructor: MAJ M.S. Davis, USMC
Recruiting Officer: LT L.L. Prevost, USN
STA - 21 Advisor: LT R.T. Montgomery, USN
Assistant Marine Officer Instructor: GYSGT M.P. Flanagan, USMC