5. The Head Judge will return the salute and state, "FORM FOR INSPECTION." The cadet commander will then execute about face and command "OPEN RANKS MARCH" NOTE - Cadet Commander WILL NOT move to check alignment of the squads. He/she will move to a position 3 paces forward of and one pace to the right of the guide (the normal position for the following command) and command “Ready Front, Cover”, then step forward, in front of the guide, execute a right face and report to the Head Judge. An example of this report would be, "Sir/Ma'am, 39 Fighting Blue Knight cadets from Acme High are formed for inspection".

6. Upon completion of “Ready, Front, Cover”, the other four inspection judges will move to begin their PI. The Head Judge will then inspect the Cadet Commander and instruct him/her to precede the Head Judge for the inspection of the first squad. The Cadet Commander will step off and move to the correct position in front of the first squad leader and the Head Judge goes to the guide. The Cadet Commander will precede the head judge during the inspection. When the head judge has concluded the inspection of first squad, the Cadet Commander will step off and proceed down the back of first squad and then take the correct position in front of the platoon guide to receive any comments from the head judge.

- 7. Deductions for non-standard formations will be 10 points.
- 8. Each cadet will receive an individualized score by the PI judge for each inspection area.

9. When all judges are finished, the Head Judge will position him/herself in front of the cadet commander. The Cadet Commandeer will receive any comments the Head Judge may have, render a hand salute and verbally report out, for example; "Aye Aye Sir, Request permission to exit the Personnel Inspection Pad." The Head Judge will return the salute and dismiss the unit. The Cadet Commander will then follow the procedures to CLOSE RANKS.

- 10. The Cadet Commander will move to the correct position (centered on the unit) and remove the unit from the inspection area with a simple RIGHT FACE, FORWARD MARCH command, thereby exiting to the side opposite the entrance.

########## C. INSPECTION EMPHASIS AND MANDATORY QUESTION BANK

## 1. Hair length and style should correspond to the NJROTC Cadet Field Manual. Hair “Scrunchies” must be inconspicuous and should match hair color. General appearance should be well groomed and uniforms should be impeccably clean. New female hair regulations are to be allowed.

2. Standard-issue leather oxford shoes are required wear for the UPI and all drill portions of the Field meet. Anodized belt buckles, belt tips and polyester belts are not CDMIS issued items.

- 3. The judges evaluate the cadet’s military bearing, poise, general knowledge and overall preparation for the inspection. Three questions are sufficient. This inspection will be challenging, allowing the cadets to perform under pressure. The judges will be briefed that these are high school NJROTC cadets and not Navy/Marine Recruits.
- 4. The questions should encompass uniform wear and accessories, grooming, drill, chain of command, and orders to the sentry, or other items of general knowledge from the NS1 Curriculum

Materials. Host Unit OIC’s may elect to produce a Personal Inspection Question/Answer Sheet of their choosing to assist the judges but can only include the questions below.

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