Military Science NJROTC

Military Science I: JROTC Navy 5498

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students in the fundamentals of Military Science. Areas of emphasis include curriculum from the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). JROTC curriculum emphasizes: leadership, citizenship, wellness, physical fitness, character development and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personal, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the two physical education credits or one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science II: JROTC Navy 5499

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully completed the fundamentals of Military Science I-Navy. Areas of emphasis: include curriculum from the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). JROTC curriculum emphasizes leadership, citizenship, wellness, physical fitness, character development and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the two physical education credits or one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science II Honors: JROTC Navy 5499

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully completed the fundamentals of Military Science I - Navy. Students in this course are assigned areas of responsibility and are expected to perform their duties in addition to mentoring and leading other Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Navy cadets. Areas of emphasis: include curriculum from the Navy JROTC. JROTC curriculum emphasizes leadership, citizenship, wellness, physical fitness, character development and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the two physical education credits or one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science III: JROTC Navy 5500

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully completed the essentials of Military Science II. Areas of emphasis include curriculum from the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). JROTC curriculum emphasizes: leadership, citizenship, military careers, branch core values and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science III Honors: JROTC Navy 55004

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully completed the essentials of Military Science II. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Students in this course are assigned areas of responsibility and are expected to perform their duties in addition to mentoring and leading other Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Navy cadets. Areas of emphasis include curriculum from the Navy JROTC. JROTC curriculum emphasizes: leadership, citizenship, military careers, branch core values and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science IV: JROTC Navy 5501 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Military Science III with a C or better and have instructor approval. Must agree to abide U.S. Navy Standards, rules and regulations. Must be physically capable of performing drill and physical fitness training.

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully mastered the essentials of Military Science III. Areas of emphasis include curriculum from the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). JROTC curriculum emphasizes leadership, citizenship, diversity awareness, financial planning, branch core values and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Military Science IV Honors: JROTC Navy 55014 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Military Science III with a C or better and have instructor approval. Must agree to abide U.S. Navy Standards, rules and regulations. Must be physically capable of performing drill and physical fitness training.

Course Scope:

This one-year course advances students who have successfully mastered the essentials of Military Science III who serve as members of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadet senior staff. Students in this course are assigned areas of responsibility and are expected to perform their duties in addition to mentoring and leading other JROTC Navy cadets. Areas of emphasis include curriculum from the Navy JROTC. JROTC curriculum emphasizes leadership, citizenship, diversity awareness, financial planning, branch core values and community service. This program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired United States Navy officers and enlisted personnel, utilizing curriculum provided by the Navy. This course is designated as honors level in that the students are expected to apply higher-level leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in the performance of their duties. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

ROTC Drill and Leadership – 5480 Prerequisites: Must be currently enrolled in either Military Science I II, III or IV,

and have instruction approval. Must be physically capable of performing drill and physical fitness training.

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed to provide the ROTC student with a specialized area of military precision drill involving above-normal physical activity that will have carry-over value into future military careers. This course is not a substitute for the basic ROTC courses. Students will expend additional time and energy on military drill in preparation for participation on a performing team, i.e., Marching Drill Team, Rifle Drill Team, or Color Guard. Performances may be in competitive contests. This course may be repeated. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.

ROTC Drill and Leadership (Emerging Technologies) – 54808 Prerequisites: Must be currently enrolled in either Military Science I, II, or III and have instructor approval. Students that have completed three years of Military Science may enroll with instructor approval. Cadets must be physically capable of performing physical fitness training and have a current athletic physical on record.

Course Scope:

This one-year course is focused on developing our cadets’ understanding of the emerging technologies available in the military, as well as providing training for our Drone, SeaPerch and CyberPatriot Teams. Cadets are required to have grades of "C" or better in ALL classes for the previous grading period to remain in the class. Some of the topics covered: Drones (aeronautical charts, airspace boundaries, flight plans, preparation for the Part 107 license), cybersecurity and underwater robotics (principles of buoyancy & propulsion, programming of remote controlled motor systems). This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation and may be repeated.

ROTC Drill and Leadership (Orienteering) – 54807

Course Scope:

This one-year course is focused on developing our competitive orienteering team. Cadets are required to have grades of “C” or better in ALL classes for the previous grading period to remain in the class. This class focuses on basic and advanced orienteering, teaching the students map reading, physical fitness, route selection, and analytical thinking. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation and may be repeated.

ROTC Drill and Leadership (Rifle) – 54809

Course Scope:

This one-year course is focused on developing our competitive shooting team. Cadets are required to have grades of “C” or better in ALL classes for the previous grading period to remain in the class. This class focuses on basic and advanced marksmanship, teaching the students patience, muscle control, and analytical thinking. This course is repeatable for elective credits for Physical Education required for graduation.