Fall Semester Only
Note: Must be completed before enrolling into other JROTC courses, unless the student is a senior and has a GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or higher.
This course meets the physical education and comprehensive health requirements for a South Carolina high school diploma. JROTC 1 includes introduction to the NJROTC program, 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.
Fall Semester Only
Prerequisite: JROTC 1
JROTC 2 includes ongoing instruction in Leadership, 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, the 1990s and Beyond; Nautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.
Fall semester only.
Prerequisite: JROTC 1 or JROTC 2
JROTC 3 includes instruction in Sea Power and National Security, Naval Operations and Support Functions, Military Law, International Law and the Sea, Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization and Watch Standing, Basic Seamanship, Marine Navigation, Naval Weapons and Aircraft, and ongoing leadership, citizenship and discipline.
Fall semester only
Prerequisite: JROTC 1, 2 or 3, unless student is a senior
JROTC 4 includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. Students are provided access to ACT/SAT prep courses, guidance in selecting a college and pursuing available scholarships, and mentoring in establishing long range life goals.
Spring semester only.
This course provides more extensive training and experience on the topics covered in JROTC 1.
Spring semester only.
This course provides more extensive training and experience on the topics covered in JROTC 2.
Spring semester only.
This course provides more extensive training and experience on the topics covered in JROTC 3.
Spring semester only.
This course provides more extensive training and experience on the topics covered in JROTC 4.