Naval Science I

Purpose

To introduce students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals; promote an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including physical fitness, a proper diet, and controlling stress; drug awareness; provide the principles of health and first aid, geography and survival skills and an overview of Naval ships and aircraft. These elements are pursued at the fundamental level.

Course Content

Includes introduction to the NJROTC program; introduction to Leadership, Citizenship and the American Government; introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid to include diet, exercise and drug awareness, introduction to Geography, Orienteering, Survival and Map Reading Skills; Financial Skills and introduction to the U.S. Navy.

Resources

Unit 1 - NJROTC Uniform Regulations

Unit 2 - NJROTC Rates & Ranks and US Navy Rates & Ranks

Unit 3 - Military Customs, Courtesies Etiquette & Ceremonies

Unit 4 - Personnel Inspection

Unit 5 - Health Education

Unit 6 - Physical Fitness & Exercise

Unit 7 - Physical Fitness Exercises & Qualifying Minimums

Unit 8 - Introduction to First Aid

Unit 9 - Orienteering

Unit 10 - Survival