NJROTC Course Offerings

NJROTC 1 

Credit: 1 PE credit

If you are interested in Navy Junior ROTC, this course is for you. This course gives a one year credit toward advanced placement in the U.S. military should the student decide to make the military a career. Units include: Introduction to the NJROTC, Leadership, Citizenship, Foundations of our Government, Navy Ships, and Naval Aviation. Military careers, especially in the U.S. Navy are explored. Uniforms are issued free of charge and are required to be worn once per week in order to earn a passing grade. Military training includes military drill, uniform inspection, and mandatory physical training. This course meets the comprehensive heath requirement for SC graduation and can take the place of the Physical Education 1 requirement. 

NJROTC 2 

Prerequisite: NJROTC 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

Second in the series, this course begins the process of molding the cadet into a leader of cadets. This course gives a one-year credit toward advanced placement in the U.S. military should you decide on that career path. Academic units include: Naval Leadership, Naval Orientation, Naval Weapons, Meteorology and Weather, and Navigation Fundamentals. As in NS-I, cadets are expected to wear a uniform and participate in military drill and physical fitness training. Cadet promotions are based on performance. 

NJROTC 3 

Prerequisite: NJROTC 2 and teacher recommendation. 

Credit: 1 credit 

Third in the series, this course trains and develops the top leadership in the NJROTC unit. Upon successful completion of this course and graduation from high school, military recruiters may process cadets for placement in the military at a pay-grade level E-3, an 18-month in-service advantage over non-JROTC recruits. Academic units include: Naval Leadership, Military Justice, Astronomy, International Law and the Sea, Sea Power and National Security, Naval History, and Naval Operation. NS-3 cadets are considered for placement in summer leadership camps and selection to Commanding Officer of the unit for their senior year. NS3s are also considered for University ROTC scholarships and selection to the United States Naval Academy. 

NJROTC 4 

Prerequisite: NJROTC 3 and teacher recommendation. 

Credit: 1 credit 

A “capstone” course, NS-4 cadets, depending on numbers, may be placed in an “NS-4” class or be integrated into other NS classes and placed in leadership positions. NS-4s are expected to use their knowledge and experience gained in NJROTC to lead and “run” the unit. Academic requirements will come from the “Selected Readings in Naval Leadership for NJROTC Students” text and assigned projects. This course involves a large amount of “hands on” leadership involving the less experienced cadets. NS-4 cadets will learn to “lead by example.” 

NJROTC 5: Advanced Team building

Prerequisite: NJROTC 2 and teacher recommendation. 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course concentrates on the advanced team building methods, enhanced communication and leadership tools, and conflict resolution techniques necessary to the smooth operation of a Navy JROTC unit.  Team building and management skills are examined using real life scenarios and case studies.  Cadets learn to manage teams, develop healthy communication models, and understand human motivations and needs to better operate in a high tempo environment.  There is a strong focus on positive motivational strategies, and cadets are given numerous “hands-on” leadership and management opportunities.

NJROTC 6: Leadership 

Prerequisite: NJROTC 2 and teacher recommendation. 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course concentrates on the leadership and staff functions of the NJROTC unit. Leadership and management skills are examined using real life scenarios and case studies. Cadets learn to explore human needs and how to manage and lead using positive motivational strategies. Cadets are taught the many staff functions of the unit and experience “hands-on” leadership and management.