TEST
2.0 NJROTC RATES/RANKS AND U.S NAVY RATES/RANKS
CADET FIELD MANUAL
Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements listed below is
followed by several words or phrases. From these, you are to choose the
correct answer. Place the letter of that word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) in
the numbered blank space at the left of the item.
1. _____ Students who are entering the NJROTC program for the first time are
most often assigned the grade of
A. cadet seaman apprentice.
B. cadet seaman recruit.
C. cadet seaman.
D. cadet third class.
2. _____ For which NJROTC rating is there no collar device?
A. Petty Officer Second Class
B. Chief Petty Officer
C. Seaman Apprentice
D. Seaman Recruit
3. _____ Petty Officer Third Class is designated by a collar device of
A. an eagle perched over one rocker.
B. an eagle perched over the chevron.
C. an eagle perched over three chevrons.
D. an eagle perched over three rockers.
4. _____ Petty Officer First Class is designated by a collar device of
A. an eagle perched over one rocker.
B. an eagle perched over one chevron.
C. an eagle perched over three chevrons.
D. an eagle perched over three rockers.
5. _____ A chevron on a collar device looks like
A. a rocker on a rocking chair.
B. a flat drawing of an Indian tepee.
C. half of a link of chain.
D. the letter V.
6. _____ What is the highest rank that an NJROTC cadet can attain?
A. Cadet General
B. Cadet Commander
C. Cadet Captain
D. Cadet Ensign
7. _____ What are the maximum number of stars that can be on an insignia of
the Navy Chief Petty Officer rate?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
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8. _____ How many gold stripes are on the Blue Service coat sleeve of a Captain
in the Navy?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2 1/2
D. 2
9. _____ What is the term that signifies that an enlisted person has moved up to
the next higher rate?
A. Promoted
B. Demoted
C. Selected
D. Advanced
10. _____Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer (C/SCPO) is designated by a collar
device of
A. an eagle perched over three chevrons.
B. an eagle and one star perched on a fouled anchor.
C. an eagle perched over two chevrons.
D. an eagle perched over one chevron.
11. _____Cadet officers that have shown an aptitude for high leadership in the NJROTC
program are generally in their
A. first or second year.
B. second or third year.
C. first or fourth year.
D. third or fourth year.
12. _____A cadet Lieutenant Commander is designated by a collar device of
A. two attached gold bars.
B. three attached gold bars.
C. five attached gold bars.
D. four attached gold bars.
13. _____A cadet Commander is designated by a collar device of
A. one single gold bar.
B. three attached gold bars.
C. five attached gold bars.
D. none of the above.
14. _____A cadet Lieutenant (Junior Grade) is designated by a collar device of
A. three attached gold bars.
B. two attached gold bars.
C. five attached gold bars.
D. four attached gold bars.
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15. _____ A cadet Ensign is designated by a collar device of
A. three gold bars.
B. two gold bars.
C. one gold bar.
D. five gold bars.
Directions: Listed below are a number of statements. Some are true and some
are false. If the statement is true, encircle the "T" at the left of the
statement. If the statement is false, encircle the "F."
16. T F The Navy’s rate and rank structure for men and women on active duty
is in some ways similar to the rate and rank structure used by the
cadets in the NJROTC program.
17. T F The lowest three enlisted pay grades are in the general apprenticeship
area before advancement to petty officer pay grades.
18. T F When the enlisted personnel move up to the next higher rate in their
specialty, they do not receive an advancement in pay.
19. T F All rate and rank promotions are determined by the senior naval science
instructor.
20. T F Advancement to officer status requires an individual who has demonstrated
superior quality leadership, integrity, personal appearance, conduct and
patriotism.