Gainesville High School offers the Navy JROTC in order to provide an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience with training, leadership, and extracurricular activities. NJROTC cadets are in no way obligated to military service by joining the program. However, many cadets find that they enjoy the military discipline and routine because it brings out their best and provides them with the tools for success in life! Some cadets from this program have won appointments to military academies, some have obtained scholarships to universities, and others have entered military service at a higher rank and pay grade all because they excelled at NJROTC.

Extracurricular activities include: Air Rifle Team, Drill Team, Orienteering Team, Color Guard, Athletic Team, and Academic Team. Successful completion of three courses of credit from these courses will qualify the student for advanced placement in a college ROTC program or accelerated promotion in the military service.

Pathway Courses

Course 1— Naval Science 1 – Field Cadet Manual

The purpose of this course is to combine all information on military drill and ceremonies, uniform regulations, physical fitness, orienteering, principles of health, first aid, survival, leadership, and communications.

Course 2—Naval Science 1 – Introduction to NJROTC.

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the missions, goals, and opportunities available as members of the NJROTC program. This course will also introduce students to the basic principles of leadership, which combined with the many opportunities for practical experience in the NJROTC program will prepare them for leadership roles in school and upon graduation. Students will gain an understanding of our nation, our values, traditions, heritage, respect for our laws, as well as becoming involved, responsible citizens.

Course 3—Naval Science 2 – Maritime History

The purpose of this course is to build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science I, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership in students, introduce cadets to the maritime history of the world and the United States from the American Revolution through the present time. The material includes Bosnia, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the September 11, 2001 terrorists’ attack upon the United States.

Course 4—Naval Science 2 – Nautical Science.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the various nautical sciences through classroom work and some laboratory time. The development of core skills that students should master is integrated throughout the course and includes geography, oceanography, astronomy, physical science, meteorology, and weather.

Course 5—Naval l Science 3 – Naval Knowledge

The purpose of this course is to further the foundation in citizenship and leadership established in Naval Science One and Two and to expound upon the virtues of the United States citizenship with knowledge of uses of the world’s waterways through the viewpoint of National power and International law.

Course 6—Naval Science 3 – Naval Orientation and Skills

The purpose of this course is to further the foundation in citizenship and leadership established in Naval Science One and Two and to provide classroom and practical application in Naval and Ship Organization.

Course 7—Naval Science 4 - Naval Leadership and Ethics

The purpose of this course is to take a more in-depth look at what leadership is and to learn how to maximize leadership abilities. More importantly, this course will assist the student in adding the polish necessary to be a truly effective leader in the NJROTC unit, school, community, and in life.

Course 8—Naval Science 4 – Effective Communications

The purpose of this course is to teach the students the techniques of effective communication, which is one of the most important skills that a good leader must develop in order to be successful.

Career Choices

· Air Traffic Controller

· Aircraft Repairer

· Chaplain

· Computer & Detection Repairer

· Construction Specialist

· Criminal Investigation Special Agent

· Dental Specialist

· Nurse

· Medical Officer

· Finance Officer

· Health Care Specialist

· Human Resource/Administration Specialist

· Information Technology Specialist

· Intelligence Analyst

· Interpreter & Translator

· Naval Special Warfare

· Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance