The NJROTC Program

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.

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.


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