The mission of the Curtis High School Warrior Company is to develop the young men and women of Staten Island into strong citizens, disciplined leaders, and proud representatives of their community.  We believe every cadet brings unique strengths, perspectives, and potential.

We expect cadets to:

• Use the leadership, discipline, and confidence gained in NJROTC to excel in other activities such as performing arts, Honor Society, athletics, and academic classes.

• Promote service to the community and explore future opportunities in military, public service, and civilian careers.

• Set an example of professionalism and respect for peers both inside and outside the program.

• Take pride in their own accomplishments and celebrate the achievements of others.

• Help build an environment that is accepting, supportive, and focused on growth, especially for students who may not always see leadership opportunities elsewhere.

Our Method — How We Build Warriors 

At Curtis, we build cadets into confident team members and capable leaders through structure, mentorship, and community.

We accomplish this by:

• Creating an active, engaging classroom that strengthens citizenship, leadership, and academic success.

• Building a family‑like company culture rooted in esprit de corps, camaraderie, and mutual support.

• Teaching cadets to understand and effectively use the chain of command, preparing them for real leadership roles.

• Promoting mutual respect across grade levels, backgrounds, and ranks.

• Encouraging cadets to learn from both mistakes and victories with a positive outlook and growth mindset.

• Addressing and resolving conflict or drama quickly to maintain a professional, unified battalion.

• Highlighting and celebrating cadet and unit accomplishments, reinforcing pride and motivation.

End State — The Warrior Standard 

Every Curtis cadet should take pride in the Warrior Company, their uniform, and each other. Our goal is to surpass the achievements of previous years by building a unit where every cadet demonstrates commitment, discipline, and excellence.

We expect all cadets to meet the following standards:

• 100% uniform participation

• Active studying and academic engagement throughout the year

• Conduct that inspires others, both within NJROTC and across Curtis High School

• At least one promotion per school year

• 20 hours of community service completed by each cadet

• Participation ribbon earned through events such as Navy Ball, field trips, campus clean‑ups, and hosting our home drill meet

• Passing all classes, ensuring eligibility for NJROTC teams, competitions and field trips

• Consistent respect for peers, instructors, and the unit

Strengthening Unit Identity through Competition Team Development 

Specific: Qualify for Area 2 Drill Championships and place in the top 6 overall. 

Measurable: Improve the knowledge level of all drill team members in PI procedures and basic military knowledge. Continue to build our academic and athletic teams. Refine and refresh exhibition routines to be more competitive.

Achievable: Our motto is ONETEAM.  In order to reach this goal, everyone on our drill team must be dedicated to achieving our goals since dedication is required for consistent and focused practices where all members give their all to the team. 

Relevant: The unit needs to establish a Unit identity based on feedback from the Area Manager during last years Area Managers Inspection (AMI). 

Timely: The first sanctioned drill meet is on TBD. Therefore, all practices will have to be split into drill practice and AMI Key Personnel practice. 

Strengthening Unit Identity through Academic Team Development 

Specific: Qualify for Area Championships and finish in the top 20% in Area 2. 

Measurable:  Through competing and placing in Brain Brawls and Academic Postals. 

Achievable: Enter as many Area 2 Brain Brawls and Postals as possible to develop experienced Academic teams and implementing new methods of studying. Building the academic to have two strong teams. 

Relevant: The unit needs to establish a unit identity based on Academics as per the feedback from the Area Manager. 

Timely: Our brain brawls & postals are TBD & TBD​ 

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Achieve “Unit Achievement" and "Most Improved Unit" Status

Specific: Improve in all categories on the EOYR, while specifically developing our unit identity through drill team and academic team growth and competitiveness. In order to accomplish this the following specific goals are set: 

• Have 60% of cadets complete at least 20 hrs of unit/community service 

• Reach 75% of environmental hours

• Have a 60% pass rate of eligible cadets on the PRT 

• Have 75% of juniors and seniors take the ACT/SAT/ASVAB prep course 

• Have 75% of cadets score outstanding on personal appearance at AMI 

• Have 5 eligible cadets submit Naval Academy applications & ROTC scholarships

Measurable: Progress towards this goal can be measured with the current EOYR and by measuring our Drill Team's and Academic Team's progress. 

Achievable: We were 6 points away from reaching Unit Achievement Status in SY 25/26.  The cadets have gotten used to the bar being set high. 

Relevant: Curtis High School NJROTC is geared towards preparing cadets to become leaders and citizens. By achieving the title of Unit Achievement, we give cadets a firsthand experience of the importance of goal setting, utilizing SMART Goals. 

Timely: The EOYR is not due until April. That gives Unit leaders ample time to schedule, plan and prepare for Unit Achievement & Most Improved Unit Status. 

Broaden Training and Vitalize our Promotion System 

Specific: The purpose of NJROTC is to teach cadets basic leadership skills and qualities that will make them good citizens in the community. Our Promotion system provides a guide for cadets to master required knowledge for their next advancement. By stressing advancement, cadets will be learning and the battalion’s level of knowledge and experience will increase. 

Measurable: Cadet advancement will be tracked in CDMIS. All cadets are required to be advanced a specific number of times per school year depending on NS level. The fulfillment of this requirement is reflected in their grade. 

Achievable: Class time is set aside for cadets to work on their Promotion. Additionally, training before school and after school is made available by the company staff.  The goal is achievable. 

Relevant: This goal is relevant to the purpose of the NJROTC program because it increases learning for the whole unit which helps develop cadets into effective leaders. 

Timely: There is never a better time to challenge cadets and to reward their accomplishments than the present moment. Promotions should be ongoing throughout the school year.

Provide More Leadership Opportunities to NS1 & NS2 Cadets 

Specific: The purpose of NJROTC is to teach cadets basic leadership skills and qualities that will make them good citizens in the community after graduation. By giving younger cadets more leadership opportunities, they learn the leadership traits that will help them be successful in the community. 

Measurable: Having OICs at every event to mentor. Putting more responsibility on the PCs and utilizing Admin and Supply liaisons. 

Achievable: The goal is achievable. This concept is important since all leaders should be training their relief and preparing them for future success.  

Relevant: This goal is relevant to the purpose of the NJROTC program because it will help mold young cadets into leaders. It is a part of leaving our legacy.

Timely: There are unit events all year long so cadets will have the entire school year to step up and show initiative.