How it all started:
The NJROTC program was started in 1964, in a motion by Congress. It was started to emphasize leadership development and citizenship.
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 you self-discipline, self-confidence,
and leadership skills that can help you meet life's challenges. NJROTC curriculum,
instruction, and activities are designed to develop your leadership ability
regardless of your career path.
What NJROTC Teaches
The Naval Science curriculum is usually three years in length, although
some high schools have 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.
Who gains from NJROTC? YOU
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
you 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 your fellow 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. You will also learn to take great pride
in your Country, your navy, your uniform and YOURSELF.
Activities
Being a Naval Junior ROTC cadet is not all work. You may attend dances and
military balls sponsored by your Junior ROTC unit...Take part in school
activities at athletic events as part of a color guard or drill team..and
much more. You 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. You may also attend mini-enlisted boot camp, mini-officer
candidate school, or leadership academies.
Cost to you?
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.
Mission of the NJROTC:
As stated by the CNET NJROTC Program Mission Page, the mission of the program is to "instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship,
service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment."
Enrollment requirements:
To enroll in an NJROTC program, you must:
Be a US citizen or a resident alien
Be enrolled in the school sponsoring the unit
Be physically fit enough to participate in the school's regular physical education program
Agree to comply with uniform and grooming standards
Instructors:
There are usually two instructors, the Naval Science Instructor (NSI) and the Associate Naval Science Instructor (ANSI).
NSIs are retired Naval officers, with many, many years of experience.
ANSIs are retired officers or petty officers of the Navy, and also have many years of experience.
These instructors work for the school board, not for the Navy.
