NJROTC

Naval Science I                                                                                                                      

Course Number: 3000 

Gr: 9-10-11-12                                                                                                              

Length: Yr. 

Credit: 1 credit 

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the precepts of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining goals. This course is also designed to engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America and develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. In addition, this course combines all the information on military drill and ceremonies, uniform regulations, physical fitness, orienteering, principles of health, first aid, and survival into one program. These elements are pursued at a fundamental level and practiced at several orientation visits (field trips and competitions) to military bases and camps throughout the United States.

Course content will include introduction to the NJROTC program: instruction in naval leadership and fellowship traits and principles; the duties, rights, and responsibilities of informed citizens; the basis of our government and its role in society; the various types of government in different parts of the world; the students' role as citizens of the United States; the role of the military forces in our national defense; the mission and construction of Navy ships and Navy aircraft, instruction in NJROTC uniform regulations, uniform appearance, uniform composition and requirements for earning ribbon awards; introduction to military drill ceremonies, customs, and courtesies; demonstrate the hoisting, lowering, and folding of national and organizational flags; health education; introduction to physical fitness and sound exercise program; introduction to first aid and being prepared to give medical assistance to persons injured in battle, fire, collision and/or other accidents; and introduction to orienteering and survival. Through a waiver, Physical Education credit is offered when participating on NJROTC competition teams for two or more years or completing the course physical fitness requirements including passing the physical fitness test in the fall and spring for two or more years. 

Naval Science II                                                                                                                     

Course Number: 3010 

Gr: 9-10-11-12                                                                                                                 

Length: Yr. 

Credit: 1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Naval Science I; interview with and approval by NJROTC Instructor

This course will build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science I to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership in cadets, introduce cadets to technical areas of Naval Science, and engender a deeper awareness of the vital importance of the world’s oceans to the continued well-being of the United States. Furthermore, cadets will begin developing their skills in leadership and event planning as well as practice advanced military drill. These elements are pursued at a greater level and practiced at several orientation visits (field trips and competitions) to military bases and camps throughout the United States.  Course content will include understanding: the importance of sea control and how sea power influenced the growth of early western civilization; naval history and heritage from the American Revolution through 1783; introduction of the growth of American sea power from 1783-1860; knowledge of the Civil War, 1861-1865; the importance of the Navy’s role from The Rise to World Power Status 1865-1914; the importance of the Navy’s role from World War I, 1914-1918; the importance of the Interwar Years, 1918-1941; the events that took place and military readiness of the Navy during World War II, 1941-1945; the events that took place in naval history in the Pacific War from 1941-1945; knowledge of naval history from the end of World War II to the Cold Era, 1945-1999, and naval history from the 1990’s and beyond. In addition, all cadets will be able to demonstrate, on a more advanced level, military drill, ceremonies, customs, and courtesies. Through a waiver, Physical Education credit is offered when participating on NJROTC competition teams for two or more years or completing the course physical fitness requirements including passing the physical fitness test in the fall and spring for two or more years. 

Naval Science III                                                                                                                    

Course Number: 3020 

Gr: 10-11-12                                                                                                                      

Length: Yr.

Credit: 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Naval Science II; interview with and approval by NJROTC Instructor

This course will build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science II and Naval Science I to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership in cadets. The purpose of this course is to further develop the understanding and importance of sea power and national security, naval operations and support functions, military law, international law, and the sea. Furthermore, cadets will hone their skills in leadership and event planning as well as practice advanced military drill. These elements are pursued at a greater level and practiced at several orientation visits (field trips and competitions) to military bases and camps throughout the United States.  Course content will include investigating: the role of sea power and national security; naval operations and support functions; military law, discipline and punishment; the fundamentals of international law of the sea, and the law of war at sea, and collective security. In addition, all cadets will be able to demonstrate, at an advanced level, military drill, ceremonies, customs, and courtesies. Physical Education credit is offered when participating on NJROTC teams for two or more years or completing the course physical fitness requirements including passing the physical fitness test in the fall and spring for two or more years. 

Naval Science IV                                                                                                                    

Course Number: 3030

Gr: 11-12                                                                                                                           

Length: Yr.

Credit: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Naval Science III; interview with and approval by NJROTC Instructor

This is the ongoing study of the principles of Naval Leadership. There is practical application of leadership theory through assignment to positions of leadership within the NJROTC unit. This course will include in-depth study of fundamentals of leadership, responsibilities, and qualities of leadership and achieving effective communication. Physical Education credit is offered when participating on NJROTC teams for two or more years or completing the course physical fitness requirements including passing the physical fitness test in the fall and spring for two or more years. Naval Science will account for ½ credit in Social Studies.