Our Company believes in giving awards as quickly as possible after they are earned. Our goal is to have earned awards handed out in class every two weeks, depending on the number of service projects we have been engaged in.
Our promotion system is based on demonstrated knowledge and ability, not on position held. Only three Unit positions have a fixed rank associated with them: The Cadet Commanding Officer (C/LCDR), the Cadet Executive Officer (C/LT) and the Cadet Company Senior Chief Petty Officer (C/SCPO). All other Cadets wear the rank to which they have earned promotion. Our promotion system is explained in greater detail in the links below, but requires the following for promotion to each rank:
1) Time In Grade
2) NJROTC/USN Knowledge (academic exam)
3) Demonstration of rank specific ability to lead:
a. Armed Drill
b. Unarmed Drill
c. Personnel inspections
4) Community / Unit service hours.
5) Passing all classes (specific GPA requirements for advancements and promotions), good conduct (in community, school and unit) and specific uniform grades during personnel inspections.
6) Completion of appropriate Naval Science and Rank specific JROTC distant learning courses.
7) Positive recommendations from a cadet's parents, teachers and Unit Chain Of Command.