Syllabus

Naval Science

2017-2018 Syllabus

SNSI: CDR Brian Gauck, USN (Ret.)

NSI: Vacant

phone: (505) 663-2787/3227

e-mail:

b.gauck@laschools.net

Naval Science Plan Book

Introduction to the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. New York: Pearson Custom Pub., 2008. Print.

Hobbs, Richard R. Naval Science 2: Maritime History, Leadership, and Nautical Sciences for the NJROTC Student. 3rd ed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 2014. Print.

Hobbs, Richard R. Naval Science 3: Naval Knowledge, Leadership, and Nautical Skills for the NJROTC Student. 2nd ed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 2009. Print.

An Introduction to Global Awareness. Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Pub., 2010. Print.

Cadet Field Manual and Drill Manual, 10th edition, NAVEDTRA 37116-J, June 2014 w/ch1.

INTRODUCTION

Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) is designed “to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” It is NOT a recruiting tool. Our primary goal is to make each cadet a better student through the understanding of the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

COURSE DIRECTION

Naval Science 1 (NS1) and 2 (NS2) are for first and second year cadets specifically geared toward Freshmen and Sophomores.

Naval Science 3 (NS3) and 4 (NS4) are for third and fourth year cadets and specifically geared toward Juniors and Seniors. Juniors and Seniors who begin NJROTC in their Junior or Senior year will go through the initial portions of the NS1 and NS2 curriculums and then may be integrated into portions of the NS3 and NS4 training as they are able.

NS1:

Cadets will begin with the history and background of the NJROTC program, mission, goals, policies, the Naval Science curriculum, unit activities, benefits, and career planning.

Leadership:

Students learn followership, motivation, relationships, attitudes, emotions, and leadership opportunities in the program.

Citizenship:

Laws, authority, role of government, rights and responsibilities of students are discussed.

Foundation of our government:

Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, National Defense, and Organization of the Navy as well as the mission of Navy ships, terminology, background of Naval aviation, and aircraft will be discussed.

Core competencies of NJROTC:

Wearing of the uniform, personal appearance, grooming, NJROTC rates, ranks, and assignments are very important. These promote unit cohesion. Military customs, courtesies, etiquette, and ceremonies along with military drill, uniform regulations, physical fitness, orienteering, principles of health, first aid, and survival are part of the NS1 topics covered.

NS2:

Second year cadets will continue the core competencies with an emphasis on leadership. Topical knowledge focuses on maritime history and the nautical sciences including maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and basic physical science as it relates to the maritime world.

NS3:

Third year cadets will be focusing on using what they have learned as an NS1 and NS2 with an emphasis on practicing leadership and teamwork. Topical knowledge focuses on military justice, international law and the sea, Naval operations and support, and the importance of sea power and national security.

NS4:

Fourth year cadets focus on applied leadership, providing structure, goals, and activities for teams, and evaluating themselves and their team.

Method of Instruction:

Readings, writing assignments, lectures, films, discussions. Course books will be kept in the classroom, but may be assigned or signed out for homework assignments or studying if necessary.

STUDENT PROGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM

Grades:

Grading standards for LAHS is 90% - 100% = A, 80% - 89% = B, 70% - 79% = C, 60 – 69% = D, 0% - 59% = F. More information regarding grading is in the Agenda and on the LAHS website. Grades will be entered at a minimum weekly and will be available on PowerSchool. If a cadet has not completed an assignment they may have a zero until it is turned in. If there is any question about a cadet’s grades, please contact me.

Late Work:

Late work will be marked down one letter grade per day it is late unless excused. The student will be expected to turn in homework on the first day back after an excused absence. Responsibility is a very important aspect of life we hold students to. This often means there will not be a way to make up for work that simply was not turned in.

NAVAL SCIENCE CLASSROOM STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

Daily Routine:

Cadets are required to bring the following items to class unless otherwise noted by the NSI:

Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook (Agenda)

Pen (blue/black ink)

Composition Book

Folder or Binder to keep class paperwork

Issued Chromebook

Classroom Etiquette:

Class begins once the bell rings. Each cadet will be in their seat and ready to learn at that time. Cadets are expected to talk only when recognized during instruction. Cadets will not get up from their seats unless permission to do so has been given by the instructor. This includes when the class is dismissed. All work to be turned in will have the Cadet’s name, class period, and assignment in the upper right hand corner of the first page. All rules and guidelines in the Student/Parent Handbook are in effect in the NJROTC classroom. Be ready for close order drill on any day unless the proper waiver was provided to the Naval Science Instructor (NSI). This means wear shoes and clothing that allows the required movements.

Weekly Inspections:

Friday is the normal uniform inspection day. If Friday does not allow for this, another day that week will be chosen and the Cadet will be informed at least two school days prior. When a Cadet does not wear their uniform on inspection day it is considered a non-suit. Missed uniform inspections and non-suits must be rescheduled with the NSI. If the missed inspection or non-suit was excused, then the Cadet will have the opportunity to make it up with the possibility of full points. If it was not excused the Cadet will have the opportunity to make it up with a highest possible score of 80%. If the make-up is missed and unexcused the student will receive a zero for the inspection.

Physical Training:

Monday and Tuesday are the normal physical training (PT) day. If Monday or Tuesday does not allow for this, another day that week will be chosen and the Cadet will be informed at least two school days prior. The proper uniform for PT is the Navy T-shirt or sweatshirt and Navy shorts or sweatpants. All other clothing must be attire that allow Cadets freedom of movement for PT events. Athletic shoes are mandatory. Not wearing the proper PT attire is a non-suit. A non-suit may also not allow the student to participate that day. Participation is mandatory unless the proper medical waiver is provided to the NSI. PT days will be worth 30 points. Participation will be worth 15 of that and having the proper attire the other 15. A waiver will mean the portion for which the Cadet has been officially excused will not count against them and they will have a blank in Powerschool. There is no make up for regular PT days.

NSI/CADET RELATIONSHIP

As your NSI, feel free to contact me with any issue that cannot be resolved by your Company Officers and the proper Chain of Command.