Navy JROTC

The NJROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964, is taught by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. The NJROTC accredited curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by extra-curricular activities of community service, academic, athletic, drill and orienteering competitions, field meets, flights, visits to naval bases and other activities, marksmanship sports training, and physical fitness training.

The first year class introduces 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. The second year class further develops the traits of citizenship and leadership, and introduces cadets to the technical areas of naval science and the role of the U. S. Navy in maritime history. Naval Science 3 enhances understanding of 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. Students taking the 4th year class are focused on practical leadership techniques and implementation. The intent is to assist seniors in improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of supervised leadership and helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success throughout the year. Seniors are mentored/guided in their preparation for life after high school to include college preparation, scholarship applications, and the variety of choices that are available to them.

NJROTC cadets participate in a number of outside, or extra-curricular, activities throughout the school year and during the summer months. These opportunities are designed to stimulate learning by hands-on experience and to reinforce classroom instruction. Technical Certifications available include American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED. If a student enlists in the military, a pay grade increase can be earned after 2 years in the program. 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Develop leadership skills
  • Full 4-year scholarship opportunities
  • Many community service opportunities
  • Local, state and national competitions
  • Many competition teams to join
  • NO MILITARY OBLIGATION
  • Guaranteed employment and higher pay if you join military after completing 2 years

GUTHRIE CLASSES IN PROGRAM OF STUDY

  • Naval Science 1 and PE
  • Naval Science 2 and Student Leadership
  • Naval Science 3 and Cadet Leadership
  • Naval Science 4 and Cadet Leadership

CTE POS BROCHURE 

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GC BROCHURE