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NJROTC An Introduction
NJROTC was in established 1964. The program
is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by
instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers
and enlisted personnel.
The curriculum emphasizes citizenship and
leadership development, and our maritime heritage.
Students are also involed outside the classroom
in community service activities, drill competition, field meets, flights,
visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other extra-curricular
activities.
Uniforms, textbooks, and training aids
are provided by the Navy.
WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES:
- PROMOTES PATRIOTISM
- DEVELOPS INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE
CITIZENS
- PROMOTES HABITS OF ORDERLINESS
AND PRECISION
- DEVELOPS A HIGH DEGREE OF
PERSONAL HONOR, SELF-RELIANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLINE
- PROMOTES AN UNDERSTANDING
OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
- DEVELOPS RESPECT FOR AND
AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEED FOR CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY
- PROVIDES INFORMATION ON
THE MILITARY SERVICES AS A POSSIBLE CAREER
- DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
- PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE
TO GANGS
- PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION
- PROVIDES INCENTIVE TO LIVE
HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE
SUBJECTS INCLUDED IN THE CURRICULUM:
- NAVAL ORIENTATION
- NAVAL OPERATIONS/ORGANIZATION
- NAVAL HISTORY
- NAVIGATION
- SEAMANSHIP
- LEADERSHIP
- NAUTICAL ASTRONOMY
- ELECTRONICS
- OCEANOGRAPHY
- DRILLS, COMMANDS, AND CEREMONIES
National NJROTC Statistics as of
1 July 1997
('96-'97 school year)
- 435 total NJROTC Units
- 59,757 students enrolled,
43% female, 57% male
- Approximately 45% of program
graduates enter military service
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