MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

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MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

• MSGT, USMC (RET)
• JOHN M. CASSADY
• LTCOL, USMC(RET)

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Introduction

• Purpose of this period of instruction is to
  introduce you to the Marine Corps JROTC rank
  structure and provide you information on Cadet
  Officer and Cadet Enlisted rank and insignia.

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RANK AND INSIGNIA

• Identify cadets as Cadet Officers or Cadet
  Enlisted.
• The MCJROTC rank structure is modeled after the
  MARINE CORPS RANK STRUCTURE AND NO OTHER.

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MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

• The uniforms issued and worn by cadets are the
  same uniforms worn by active duty Marines.
• The design of the MCJROTC RANK INSIGNIA
  distinguishes Cadets from active duty Marines.

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MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

• To better understand rank structure, you must
  understand the Rank insignia and the Lamp of
  Learning.
• Rank is the designation of an official position
  such as Sergeant or Captain.
• Insignia-is an emblem, badge, medal, or other
  distinguishing mark of office, honor, position,
  or mission.

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MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

• Lamp of Learning-used in the Cadet enlisted rank
  structure signifying intensive study, a source of
  intellect, and moral, and spiritual
  illumination.
• MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE compromises Cadet officer
  and enlisted personnel. As stated previously, it
  is modeled after the Marine Corps, but is
  specific to MCJROTC.

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CADET OFFICER RANK STRUCTURE

• CADET DESCRIPTION
• RANK
• Colonel 3-Silver Diamonds
• LTCOL 2-Silver Diamonds
• MAJOR 1-Silver Diamond
• Captain 3-Silver Circles
• 1st Lt 2-Silver Circles
• 2d Lt 1-Silver Circle
• The highest Cadet Rank in MCJROTC is a Cadet
• Colonel.

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MCJROTC ENLISTED RANK STRUCTURE

• CADET DESCRIPTION
• RANK
• SGTMAJ 3-STRIPES UP,
• 4-ROCKERS
• LAMP OF LEARNING
• 1STSGT 3-STRIPES UP,
• 3-ROCKERS, LAMP
• GYSGT 3-STRIPES UP, 2-ROCKERS
• LAMP OF LEARNING

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CADET ENLISTED RANK STRUCTURE

• RANK DESCIPTION
• SSGT 3-STRIPES UP
• 1-ROCKER LAMP OF
• LEARNING
• SGT 3-STRIPES UP LAMP
• OF LEARNING
• CPL 2-STRIPES UP, LAMP OF
• LEARNING

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MCJROTC ENLISTED RANK STRUCTURE

• RANK DESCIPTION
• LCPL 1-STRIPE UP, LAMP
• OF LEARNING
• PFC LAMP OF LEARNING
• PVT NO INSIGNIA

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MCJROTC RANK STRUCTURE

• CONCLUSION
• Wearing your uniform once a week identifies you
  as a member of the MCJROTC. Within MCJROTC, the
  rank of insignia identifies your status in the
  program.
• WM JONES
• You start at the bottom of the rank structure.
  It is up to YOU as to how far you will go.
• To be SUCCESSFUL in this program, you must be
  able to identify the officer and enlisted rank
  structure within your program.

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What This Means

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Next Steps

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