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What we do

Academics

We are known for our academic skill. Between inspection, brain brawl and the academic team, there is something for everyone. We urge all cadets to become involved.

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Drill

Our Drill team is one of the best around. The drill team travels to many competitions throughout the year, with a chance to go to NJROTC drill nationals (Pensacola, FL). Between IDR, and exhibition our team claims several recognizable titles.

Athletics

Physical training is an important component of being involved in the program. Physical fitness days are twice a week during class. Along with this opportunities to compete in athletic events, and become a member of the athletic team arise!

What can NJROTC do for me?

Enlistment after program completement benefits -

Cadets accepted for enlistment, who provide evidence of successful completion of at least 3 years of NJROTC are entitled to advanced promotion to pay grade E-2 upon initial enlistment in an active or reserve component of the Marine Corps; pay grade E-2 in the Navy, Army or Air Force after successful completion of 2 years.

Completion of two years earns cadets a Physical Education Credit.

Also offered through Hamilton's NJROTC -

Scholarships, Service academy nominations, Varsity letters, ACT/SAT/ASVAB prep

Orientation Trips -

Orientation trips take place every November. These trips are 4-6 days long, and have a four year rotating schedule as listed below:

- Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk VA

- Washington D.C./ Naval Academy, Annapolis MD

- Marine corps recruit depot, Parris Island SC

- Newport Navy Base RI / Boston MA

Orientation trips typically allow cadets to experience a taste of life in the military, on base, and around the city.

Unit Events

Homecoming Parade -

The homecoming parade is a celebratory parade focusing on the upcoming school formal. NJROTC is involved in this function and it is mandatory for all cadets. Cadets are to be in uniform during the parade, It is a very exciting event to participate in.

Area Managers Inspection -

AMI or Area Managers Inspection is an annual company inspection that is typically inspected by Commander Hankins. During this event cadets will be placed into platoons and later inspected following the completion of inspection there will be a Pass and Review drill routine.

Military Ball -

The JROTC military ball is an annual formal dance planned by the cadets for themselves, friends, and a date to attend. The military ball is a jampacked night of military traditions, food, music, and more. All cadets are permitted to attend this event.

Get Involved

Unarmed Exhibition

Exhibition is a drill routine created by the students. Unarmed exhibition involve lots of work, brainstorming, muscle memory, and creativity. It's a great opportunity to bring the drillers together, and show off their skills. Unarmed exhibition is known as one of the most creative routines in the program!

Physical Training Team (PT)

Athletics within the NJROTC program is very simple, however, does take some hard work, time, and patience. In ROTC you will learn how to properly execute pushups, crunches, and run an effieciently timed mile. Every cadet, if medically capable with a physical form on file, will participate in PT on Tuesdays and Fridays in their Gold and Navy PT gear and sneakers/gym shoes. PT days can consist of a wide variety of exercises lead by the highest ranking cadet in your class period. Every year each cadet will be assessed on their physical capabilities with the PFT (Physical Fitness Test) where they will be scored on pushups, crunches and a 1-mile run. Each cadet will be scored according to the standards in our field manual based off of their gender and age. At the end of the year, instructors will awardmale and female with the highest scores on the Pl;FT to be the unit's Ironman/Ironwoman of the year for the most athletic cadets in the unit. Another big portion of the athletics is the competition athletic team. This team is picked from instructors, based off classroom observed PT, and PT accomplishments. This team competes for the athletic portion of each drill meet and participates in field meets throughout the year. Overall, PT may be challenging for some and a breeze for others, but in this unit you will surely improve physically and mentally from this portion of our many activities.

Orienteering

Orienteering is one of the many opportunities you get in NJROTC. It involves learning the skill of reading a map and a compass. Orienteering is composed of start points, check-in points, and finish points. Check-in points are marked with colored flags on the terrain and with corresponding colored symbols on the map. The goal is to complete the course by visiting all check-in points the shortest possible time, with only a map, a compass and the help of your group.

Inspection

Inspection is a MUST for all participants in any drill competitions including PT. During an inspection, Cadets are judged based on their uniform, bearing, hygiene, knowledge, etc. Commanded by the Cadet CO, inspections test your readiness and confidence. Inspection is a regular practice held by all branches of the military. Our program holds inspections once a week, and at competitions along with our major Area Managers Inspection.

Armed /

Unarmed IDR

IDR in NJROTC stands for inspected drill routine, and there are 2 forms of IDR: Armed and Unarmed. Armed IDR is formal marching in a platoon of 13 with rifles all in a uniformed fashion. Unarmed IDR is formal marching in a platoon without rifles.

Brain Brawl

Brain Brawl is an academic competition, held at several schools throughout the year. This gives cadets the chance to compete in an academic environment and show off what they know. Brain Brawl is composed of multiple different forms of academic competition such as meets, and exams. The winning schools have the chance to attend Brain Brawl nationals held in different locations yearly.

Armed Exhibition

All Platoon Exhibition routines consist of stationary/marching drill movements as well as trick rifle maneuvers that are limited only by the imagination & creativity of the drill unit, and the rules of the NJROTC Nationals. These routines typically last 6 to 9 minutes.

Colorguard

Colorguard gives the cadet insight on how to properly present the national colors for selected events. Colorguard is typically composed of four cadets. Two of which carry escort rifles, while the other cadets in the center carry the National Flag and a complimentary flag, such as unit flag, high school flag, or flags from various Military branches. Cadets who participate are awarded ribbons for their participation. Competition Colorguard is commanded with a card and involved cadets are scored based off of bearing, sync, discipline, and execution.

Air Rifle

Air Rifle is comprised of an eight person team, that competes at competitions. However you do not need to be on that team to qualify to shoot. Scoring a 100% on your air rifle safety exam, plus speaking to Captain Eberwine for information can potentially lead to shooting in the future. The air rifle team goes on an exclusive field trip annually to Port Clinton for Area Three Air Rifle Championships.

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