What is NJROTC? A Head Start

People who are successful in life, who succeed in business, industry, and education have often developed a strong sense of self discipline, an ability to lead and motivate others, and a well rounded character. Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (NJROTC) teaches that self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills that can help meet life's challenges. NJROTC curriculum, instruction, and activities are designed to develop leadership ability regardless of career path.

 

 

What does NJROTC teach?

The Naval Science curriculum is a four-year program. It consists of a minimum of 180 class periods per year of formal classroom training supplemented by ship training cruises, orientation visits, and field trips to various naval activities to enhance classroom studies. The naval science curriculum includes seamanship, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, navigation, radar and sonar electronics, and leadership.

 

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Who gains from NJROTC? Students

Like most young adults, cadets strive to prepare themselves for the future. Naval JROTC can help students who are competing for either an ROTC scholarship or an appointment to the Naval Academy or to other service academies. While they are under no obligation to join the armed services, some do enlist. Successful completion of the NJROTC program allows entry into the armed forces up to two pay grades higher than other enlistees without JROTC experience. Naval JROTC encourages participation in community/school programs and projects. It encourages civic responsibility, and helps to develop strong and informed leaders for the future. Students will also learn to take great pride in our Country, our navy, their uniform and THEMSELVES.

 

 

What kind of activities are involved with NJROTC?

Being a Naval Junior ROTC cadet is not all work. Students may attend dances and military balls sponsored by the Junior ROTC unit...Take part in school activities at athletic events as part of a color guard or drill team..and much more. Students may also participate in a variety of other activities such as field trips, filed days, tours of naval installations and trips on Navy ships and aircraft. They may also attend mini-officer candidate school or leadership academies.

 

 

What is the cost?

Dedication...Determination...a strong desire to be a well rounded young American of high character. The Navy provides all books, drill equipment and uniforms, at no cost to the students.