Purpose and Objective

NJROTC and NNDCC are programs of instruction offered by secondary level educational institutions with the approval of the Navy. The purpose of these programs is to instill in students in secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. The objectives of these programs are to:

a. Promote patriotism.

b. Develop informed and responsible citizens.

c. Promote habits of orderliness and precision.

d. Develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline, and leadership.

e. Promote an understanding of the basic elements of, and need for, national security.

f. Develop respect for, and an understanding of, the need for authority in a democratic society.

g. Promote community service.

h. Provide incentives to live healthy and drug free.

i. Develop leadership potential.

j. Provide an alternative to destructive behavior and activities, such as gang involvement.

k. Promote high school completion.

l. Promote continuing education.

m. Provide information on the military services as a possible career.