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Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
NJROTC ProgramThe Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps established by Congress as (NJROTC) program was part of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Vitalization Act of program went into effect 1964. The in the fall of 1966 in high schools across the continental Guam, and inside U.S. Navy S., Hawaii, Alaska, bases in Japan and Italy. The purpose of the NJROTC program is to promote patriotism, develop informed and responsible citizens promote habits of orderliness and, personal honor, self, develop a high degree of reliance individual discipline and leadership, promote, an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national security, develop respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society information about the, and provide military services as a possible career. |
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 a 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.
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