The many things that I have to memorize for the Navy

Here are some of the things that I am encouraged to memorize prior to shipping out for basic training. These things were all listed in a start guide that I received when I signed my enlistment contract with the Navy.

I will go over this information in my DEP meetings, and it will also be drilled into my head at basic training.

The 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 the fair treatment of all.

(this was on the poster that my recruiter gave me and it hangs on the wall by my bed, so that I can see it every morning when I wake up and memorize it)

RTC Maxim:
I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.

Phonetic Alphabet:
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

Core Values:  Honor, Courage, Commitment

Mission of the Navy:
To protect and defend the right of the United States and our allies to move freely on the oceans and to protect our country against her enemies.

11 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 on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I'm instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant form 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 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 Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and 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.

Military etiquette: Attention, Parade rest, At ease, Fall out, Fall in, Uncover (two), Right face, Left face, About face, Dress right dress, Military hand salute

Terminology and definitions (42 terms)

Types of ships and descriptions (8 types)

Types of aircraft and subtypes (2 main types: fixed wing--10 subtypes-- and rotary wing--8 subtypes)

How to read Military Time/24-hour time

Ranks for enlisted, warrant officers, and officers, and how to recognize them

How to salute and how to enter the quarterdeck