NJROTC (NAVAL SCIENCE)

The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is available to male and female students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 as a general elective credit toward graduation or in lieu of physical education. The naval uniform is worn by students at all official functions and all day at school once a week.  Enrollment in NJROTC incurs no financial cost and no obligation to join the Armed Services. Although the recommended and normal sequence is Naval Science 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8, students may start their Naval Junior ROTC studies during any of their years in high school.

 

 

NJROTC 1,2 (Naval Science 1) - Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:  Ninth-grade standing

PURPOSE: To introduce students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals; promote an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including physical fitness, a proper diet, and controlling stress; drug awareness; provide the principles of health and first aid, geography and survival skills and an overview of Naval ships and aircraft. These elements are pursued at the fundamental level.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes an introduction to the NJROTC program; introduction to Leadership, Citizenship and the American Government; introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid to include diet, exercise and drug awareness, introduction to Geography, Orienteering, Survival and Map Reading Skills; Financial Skills and introduction to the U. S. Navy.

 

 

NJROTC 3,4 (Naval Science 2) - Grade 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:  NJROTC Core 1, 2 or NJROTC Elective 1, 2

PURPOSE: To build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science 1, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership, and to introduce cadets to the technical areas of naval science and the role of the U. S. Navy in maritime history and the vital importance of the world’s oceans to the continued well-being of the United States.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction into Leadership; introduction to Maritime History, including the American Revolution, Civil War, the rise of the U. S. to world power status, World Wars 1 and 2, the Cold War Era and the 1990s and Beyond; introduction to Nautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.

 

NJROTC 5,6 (Naval Science 3) - Grade 11, 12

While still instructed in core areas such as leadership, fitness and wellness, these students will also be evaluated in each of the following subject areas: Naval Knowledge, Naval skills and public speaking/effective communications.

Prerequisites:  NJROTC Core 3, 4 or NJROTC Elective 3, 4

PURPOSE: Broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, and the importance of sea power and national security. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of Naval ships and aircraft and an introduction to marine navigation and seamanship.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes instruction in Sea Power and National Security, Naval Operations and Support Functions, Military Law, and International Law and the Sea. Provides introduction to Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization and Watch Standing, Basic Seamanship, Marine Navigation, and Naval Weapons and Aircraft. Ongoing instruction in leadership, citizenship and discipline.

 

NJROTC 7,8 (Naval Science 4) - Grade 12

While still instructed in core areas such as leadership, fitness and wellness, these students will also be evaluated in each of the following subject areas:

• • • Career planning and education
    • Naval leadership, training, and evaluation
    • Responsibilities and qualities of leadership
    • Achieving effective communications
    • Unit management and leadership
    • Professional research

 

*Core classes can be used towards Physical Education credit or as general elective credit

 

CURRICULUM

The Naval Service Training Command prescribes the courses for naval science for NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) units that comprise the 4-year curriculum.  It is available to male and female students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 as a general elective credit toward graduation or in lieu of physical education.

The naval science program is constructed to include three academic classroom sessions and two activity periods per week. The curriculum is based on 40-minute sessions of instruction for 36 weeks, with 180 teaching days. This equates to 7200 minutes of contact instruction (72 hours of classroom instruction and 48 hours of activities including military drill and athletics). Adjustments for class length other than 40-minute periods, as well as staggered, rotating or modular (block) schedules, are made at the local school level.

• This program of 7200 minutes of instruction equates to one Carnegie unit or one credit per year toward graduation as an elective or other subject credit approved by school authorities.

• It is desired that all topics provided in the curriculum be covered, but the depth of coverage must be determined by each instructor according to the needs of his/her students. Major curriculum content changes are not to be made without the prior approval of the Naval Service Training Command.

What subjects are included in the curriculum?

The Naval Service Training Command routinely updates the curriculum to include new texts, instructional materials and lesson plans. The curriculum is developed and revised by civilian educators and NJROTC instructors. The wide variety of subjects includes the following:

• CITIZENSHIP -- Instillation of values of good, responsible citizenship.
• NAVAL ORIENTATION -- Basic introduction to the Navy’s customs and traditions.
• NAVAL OPERATIONS/ORGANIZATION -- Familiarization with national naval strategy and daily military operations.
• NAVAL HISTORY -- History of the United States Navy from the colonial period to the present.
• NAVIGATION -- Introduction to piloting and navigation.
• SEAMANSHIP -- Introduction to basic seamanship and ship handling.
• LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS -- Ongoing study of leadership, with opportunities to develop leadership abilities and ethical conduct at all organizational levels.
• NAUTICAL ASTRONOMY -- Study of astronomy and its use in navigation.
• ELECTRONICS -- Introduction to electronics as the basis for communications and weapons systems.
• OCEANOGRAPHY -- Information on the world's ocean systems.
• COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS – Information on life after high school to include planning and preparation for further education or careers in public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• PERSONAL FINANCE – Financial planning to include saving, investing, taxes, and insurance.
• CYBER SECURITY – Information on the digital information space and applicable career choices.
• SPACE EXPLORATION – History and future of space programs to include careers in space programs.
• DRILLS, COMMANDS, AND CEREMONIES -- Close order drill and parade ceremonies.
• PHYSICAL FITNESS -- Activities to promote healthy, active lifestyles.