| A | B |
| Certified | officially approved |
| Color guard | the ceremonial escort for the flag |
| Marksmanship | skill in shooting at a target |
| Instill | to introduce by gradual persistent efforts |
| Orderliness | neatness; freedom from disorder |
| Precision | exactness |
| Honor | a keen sense of ethical conduct |
| Courage | mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty |
| Commitment | a state of being bound, emotionally or intellectually, to a course of action, or to a person of persons |
| Apathy | a lack of feeling or emotion; a lack of interest or concern |
| Ignorance | lack of knowledge, education, or awareness |
| Curriculum | a course of study |
| Maritime | relating to the sea |
| buoyancy | a tendency or ability to stay afloat in water |
| Seamanship | skill in sailing, navigating, or managing a boat or ship |
| Protocol | A special term of ceremony and etiquette |
| Meticulous | extremely careful and precise, especially with regard to detail |