What are the program enrollment eligibility requirements?
Be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction in a grade 9 through 12 at the school hosting the unit.
Be physically qualified to participate fully in the physical education program of the host school.
Be selected by the NJROTC Senior Naval Science Instructor with the approval of the school principal.
Maintain acceptable standards of academic achievement and an academic standing that warrants at least normal progression leading to graduation.
Maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
Comply with specified personal grooming standards. Common sense and good judgment apply to the attainment of these standards. Standards will not be relaxed so as to reflect discredit upon the naval service.
How much does NJROTC cost?
An $8.00 activity fee is charged to all students enrolled in NJRTOC. Activity fee waivers are granted according to district policy.
Enrolled students must purchase unit physical fitness apparel / PT gear (shirt and shorts) at a cost of $15.00 their first year in the program. Students will only need to replace this gear each year if desired or the apparel is worn out.
Uniforms are provided at a cost to the government (i.e. no cost to parents/guardians/students). Uniforms are government property and must be returned as instructed by the Senior Naval Science Instructor upon dis-enrollment or graduation. If a student loses or damages a uniform item by neglect, they must pay for the replacement item.
If a student chooses to participate in certain extra-curricular activities, there may be some small cost involved for travel, transportation, etc... However, this type of participation is not mandatory.
What are the benefits of NJROTC?
Approximately 60 percent of the NJROTC cadets who are graduating seniors continue to higher education.
NJROTC is motivational in encouraging cadets to graduate from high school and continue to higher education offering free ACT/SAT preparation.
Enhanced ROTC scholarship opportunities.
Senior Naval Science Instructor is authorized to nominate three eligible cadets each year to compete for U.S. Naval Academy appointments.
Cadets learn the value of teamwork and individual accomplishments from belonging to NJROTC.
The character education in NJROTC teaches values, principles, and self-discipline promoting positive, productive behaviors and provides a support structure that is critical for life beyond high school.
NJROTC provides the opportunity for secondary school students to learn the basic elements and need for national security and their personal obligations as Americans.
The program enhances the image of the military in the eyes of the community by providing a chance for success to the nation's youth.
While the training is along military lines, it is conducted so as to encourage initiative and individuality to develop natural gifts, to teach self-control, develop personal character, responsibility and qualities of integrity, loyalty, and dedication.
Cadets accepted for enlistment, who provide evidence of successful completion of at least 3 years of NJROTC are entitled to advanced promotion to pay grade E-3 upon initial enlistment in an active or reserve component of the Army, Navy, or Air Force, and pay grade E-2 in the Marine Corps; or completion of 2 years are entitled to E-2 (except in the Marine Corps and Air Force).
The unit treats them like family and is willing to help.