US Navy DEP Study Guide


Introduction
This is a study guide for Future Sailors based on the PQS at the end of the Start Guide (Rev 12-15) given in the Delayed Enlistment Program for the US Navy.This is a two part guide. This part covers: DEP Responsibilities, Navy Core Values, Code of Ethics, Chain of Command, Physical Readiness, Advancement, Military Etiquette and Navy Terminology. For Phonetic Alphabet, Military Time, Ranks, Ships and Aircraft and Personal Financial Management see US Navy DEP Study Guide (Part 2)
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DEP Responsibilities
Question | Answer |
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Define the mission of the Navy. | The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. |
Recite the RTC Maxim. | I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do. |
Explain your responsibilities to your recruiter. | Treat them with the same courtesy and respect they provide you. Be honest and forthcoming when providing information for your enlistment application. Notify your recruiter of any changes in your status to include education, health, police involvement, drug use, or dependency. View “The Faces of Boot Camp” and “SAPR-D” |
How many times are you required to contact your recruiter? | Each Monday, once a month for DEP meetings, and twice per month for mentoring. |
The Sailor's Creed
Question | Answer |
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Line 1 | I am a United States Sailor. |
Line 2 | I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. |
Line 3 | I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. |
Line 4 | I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. |
Line 5 | I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. |
11 General Orders of a Sentry
Question | Answer |
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Recite General Order #1. | To take charge of this post and all government property in view. |
Recite 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. |
Recite General Order #3. | To report all violations of the orders I am instructed to enforce. |
Recite General Order #4. | To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own. |
Recite General Order #5. | To quit my post only when properly relieved |
Recite General Order #6. | To receive, obey, and pass onto 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. |
Recite General Order #7. | To talk to no one except in the line of duty. |
Recite General Order #8. | To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. |
Recite General Order #9. | To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions. |
Recite General Order #10. | To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. |
Recite General Order #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. |
Navy Core Values
Question | Answer |
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Define Honor. | "I will bear true faith and allegiance..." I am accountable for my professional and personal behavior. I will be mindful of the privilege I have to serve my fellow Americans. |
Define Courage. | "I will support and defend..." The value that gives moral and mental strength to do what is right with confidence and resolution, even in the face of temptation or adversity. |
Define Commitment. | "I will obey the orders... "The day-to-day duty of every man and woman in the Department of the Navy is to join together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people, and ourselves. |
Code of Ethics
Question | Answer |
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Explain the Navy's Policy on Alcohol use. | If you are under age you must say NO to alcohol use. If you are of age and choose to drink, you must use good judgement and drink responsibly. |
Explain the Navy's Drug Policy. | Alcohol abuse or illegal or improper use of drugs during your enlistment could result in possible administrative separation with a less than honorable discharge and loss of veterans benefits. Zero tolerance means zero tolerance. |
Explain the Navy's Sexual Harassment Policy. | Sexual harassment violates standards of behavior required of all Department of the Navy personnel. Sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct; it debilitated morale, interferes with the work productivity of an organization, and can cause serious psychological stress for the recipient. It is the responsibility of every member of the U.S. Navy to ensure that sexual harassment is prevented and that any instance of sexual harassment is dealt with swiftly, fairly, and effectively. |
Explain Fraternization (while in DEP & Boot Camp). | New recruits, once they arrive at RTC, will not be allowed to talk or socialize between the sexes. Any recruit that breaks this rule may be set back two weeks in training. |
Explain your recruiter's prohibited practices. | Coach or entice you to provide false statement, records, or documents to effect your enlistment. Bribe or coerce you to process for enlistment. Intervene with police or judicial authorities on your behalf. Form, or attempt to form, a dating or private and unofficial social relationship with you. Solicit to engage in, or engage in, any unofficial financial or business dealings with you. Transport you in their personally owned vehicle, gamble with you, or solicit or accept anything of value from you. |
RTC Chain of Command (as of January 30, 2017)
Question | Answer |
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President of the United States | Mr. Donald J. Trump |
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) | Mr. James Mattis |
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) | Mr. Sean J. Stackley (acting) |
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) | ADM John M. Richardson |
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) | MCPON (SG/SW/IW) Steven S. Giordano |
Chief of Naval Personnel | VADM Robert Burke |
Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief | FLTCM (SW/IW/AW) Russell L. Smith |
Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (CNETC) | RADM Michael S. White |
Naval Education and Training Command Force Master Chief Petty Officer | FORCM(AW/SW/FMF) Mamudu K. Cole |
Commander, Naval Service Training Command (CNSTC) | RADM Stephen C. Evans |
Naval Service Training Command, Command Master Chief Petty Officer | CMDCM(AW/SW) Matt Laing |
Commanding Officer (CO), Recruit Training Command (RTC) | CAPT Michael S. Garrick |
Recruit Training Command, Command Master Chief | Command Master Chief (SW/AW/IDW) Shawn Isbell |
Executive Officer (XO), Recruit Training Command | CDR Richard A. Huth |
Military Training Director | Learned at RTC, between XO and Fleet Commander |
Fleet Commander | Learned at RTC, between Military Training Director and Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer |
Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer | Learned at RTC, between Fleet Commander and Ship's Officer |
Ship's Officer | Learned at RTC, between Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer and Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer |
Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer | Learned at RTC, between Ship's Officer and Recruit Division Commander |
Recruit Division Commander | Learned at RTC, below Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer. Three per division. |
Physical Readiness Program
Question | Answer |
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How many fitness tests will you receive at RTC? | Two. Initial test on 1-3 day and final test three days before Battle Stations and Graduation |
What is the maximum body fat percentage allowed at RTC? | You must maintain your weight at or under the Navy's maximum standard for your gender and height or a percent body fat value of less than 26% for males and 36% for females to be eligible to ship to RTC. |
Advancement
Question | Answer |
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Advanced Pay Grade to E-2 | - Documentation of completion of two years in JROTC - Complete the Delayed Entry Program Personal Qualification Standards and pass a written test and physical training baseline at SAT-MED at RTC - Complete 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit hours at an accredited educational institution - Complete 1,080 classroom hours at an accredited vocational institute - Complete two years and subsequently graduate from an accredited high school level military academy - Documentation of advancement to E-2 in the Naval Sea Cadet program - Documentation of Quartermaster requirements in the Sea Scouts - Documentation of designation as E-5 in the Young Marines - Receiving Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award |
Advanced Pay Grade to E-3 | - Documentation of completion of three years in JROTC - Complete 48 semester hours or 72 quarter credit hours at an accredited educational institution - Complete 2,160 classroom hours at an accredited vocational institute - Documentation of advancement to E-3 in the Naval Sea Cadet program - Documentation of completion of Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award |
Explain the Referral Recognition Program | The Referral Recognition Program allows people in DEP to be advanced to E-2 or E-3 for referring people who enlist in the Navy. |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-1 to E-2 | 9 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-2 to E-3 | 9 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-3 to E-4 | 6 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-4 to E-5 | 12 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-5 to E-6 | 36 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-6 to E-7 | 36 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-7 to E-8 | 36 months |
Explain the minimum time in pay grade for normal advancement E-8 to E-9 | 36 months |
Military Drill and Etiquette
Question | Answer |
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Attention | Bring the heel of your left foot to the heel of your right foot. At Attention, you stand straight with your heels together. Your feet will form a 45-degree angle and your head and body will be erect, hips and shoulders level, and your chest will be lifted. Your arms will hang naturally with your thumbs aligned with the seam of your trousers or skirt. Your fingers will be joined and allowed to curl naturally. Your legs will be straight, but do not lock your knees. Your head and eyes should be directed forward. Your mouth should be closed and your chin should be tucked in slightly. |
Hand Salute | Raise the right hand and bending your arm at the elbow, until the tip of your forefingers touches the lower part of your cover or forehead just above and to the right of your right eye. Fingers are extended and aligned with the thumb. With the elbow slightly in front of your body, your upper arm should be parallel with the deck or ground. The hand and wrist must be held in a straight line and the forearm should be at a 45-degree angle. Returning the arm to its normal position at your side completes the salute. This motion is done in one sharp, clean motion. |
Left/Right Face | “Right (left) Face”. At the command “Face” slightly raise the left (right) heel and right (left) toe. Face the right (left), turning on the right (left) heel, putting pressure on the ball of the foot and holding the left (right) leg straight. Then place the left (right) foot smartly beside the right (left) one. |
About Face | “About Face”. At the command, place the toe of the right foot about half-foot to the rear and slightly to the left of the left heel without moving the left foot. Put the weight of the body mainly on the heel of the left foot, right leg strait. Then turn to the rear, moving to the right on the left heel and the ball of the right foot. Place the right heel beside the left to complete the movement. |
Regular/Close Interval Dress | “Dress Right, Dress” (normal interval) aligns members at arm’s length while the second, “At a Close Interval, Dress Right, Dress” cuts the distance between members in half. |
Parade Rest | “Parade Rest” is only given when the formation is at attention. In a single movement, bring your left foot out to shoulder width and join your hands, right over left, palms facing away from your body, at the small of your back. |
At Ease | When given the command “At Ease” you may relax and move about. While at ease your right foot must remain in place. While in this position you are not allowed to talk. |
Navy Terminology
Question | Answer |
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adrift | Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about) |
aft-end | Near or toward the stern of the vessel |
all hands | The entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted |
allotment | An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay |
aye-aye | Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply” |
barracks | Building where Sailors live |
below | Downstairs |
brightwork | Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted |
bunk or rack | Bed |
buoy | An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object |
carry on | An order to resume work or duties |
cast off | To throw off; to let go; to unfurl |
chain locker | Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed |
chit, chit book | Coupon or receipt book |
chow hall (mess deck) | Place to eat |
colors | Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign |
deep six | To dispose of by throwing over the side |
ensign | National flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade |
fast | Snugly secured |
fathom | A unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water |
flag officer | Any commissioned officer in paygrade O-7 or above |
galley | Kitchen |
gangway | An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way |
gear locker | Storage room |
geedunk | Candy, gum or cafeteria |
general quarters | Battle stations |
liberty | Permission to leave the base (usually for not more than 48 hours) |
lifeline | Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side |
overhead | Ceiling |
passageway | Hallway |
quarters | Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection |
rating | A job specialty title |
reveille | Wake up, start a new day |
scullery | Place to wash dishes |
scuttlebutt | Drinking fountain; a rumor |
secure | Lock, put away or stop work |
sickbay | Hospital or Medical clinic |
swab | Mop |
taps | Time to sleep, end of day |
tattoo | Five minutes before taps |
topside | Upstairs |
turn to | Begin work |
working aloft | Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship’s mast |