1.0 Introduction to the NJROTC Program

1.0
INTRODUCTION TO THE
NJROTC PROGRAM

WHAT IS NJROTC?

• Leadership, Citizenship, Patriotism
• Classroom study
• Physical fitness
• Respectful conduct
• Good personal appearance
• Navy's role in U.S. history

More than 500,000 high school
students are enrolled in over 3,000
JROTC programs.

The JROTC program was the brainchild of
Army inspector LT Edgar R. Stevens, who
in 1911 chose to begin teaching high
school students the values and discipline
of a military life in the hope of molding
these students into better citizens.

Congress passed the first laws establishing
Army JROTC programs in selected American
high schools in 1916.

This lack of growth
prompted Congress to
pass the JROTC
Vitalization Act of 1964,
which allowed the other
service branches to offer
JROTC as well. The first
Navy Junior Reserve
Officers Training Corps
(NJROTC) programs
began in 1966.

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NJROTC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
Area Thirteen Area Four
Area Three

HI 4

Area Five
Japan 2 Guam 2 Area Nine
Spain 1

Area Twelve
Italy 2

Area Ten
Area Six
Area Seven
Area Eight

Today over 620 NJROTC programs are
established in high schools around the world.

To this end, the Naval Service Training
Command (NSTC) was established to
manage funding as well as the
personnel and materials the NJROTC
program use.

Schools interested in sponsoring an
NJROTC program submit an application
to NSTC and are selected on a first come,
first served basis.

Local Schools provide:

• Classrooms, storage facilities,
and office space
• Students
• Administrative support
• Equipment

INSTRUCTORS

• Instructors are retired sea service
personnel.
• Retired officers serve as Senior Naval
Science Instructors (SNSI).
• Naval Science Instructors (NSI) are
retired officers or senior petty officers.

INSTRUCTORS

• Each instructor must be certified to
serve as an instructor by the NSTC.
• Certification is based on past
performance in responsible positions
while serving on active duty.
• Most instructors have extensive
experience in leadership and
management positions.
• Some have experience as teachers
and counselors.

The Navy provides:

• Curriculum (Textbooks)
• Funding
• Uniforms and equipment
• Certification of instructors
• Overall planning and direction

NJROTC
ROCKS!

The Navy supports
the curriculum with
computers, DVD
players, audiovisual
materials, and
instructor teaching
aids.

The Navy supplies:

Air Rifles Drill Rifles

Uniforms Accessories

The Navy helps fund trips to:

Air Bases Shore Bases
Ships Field Meets

Color Guard

The ceremonial escort for the flag

Marksmanship

Skill in shooting at a target

The mission of the JROTC program was
directed by Congress with the enactment
of the National Defense Act of 1916.

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Enactment

To establish by legal or
authoritative act, specifically:
to make into law

MISSION

To instill in students the values of:

• Citizenship

• Service to your country

• Personal responsibility

• A sense of accomplishment

GOALS
Instill
NSTC has established ten specific goals for
the NJROTC program are as follows:
To introduce by gradual persistent
efforts

GOALS
• PROMOTE PATRIOTISM – Instill a love of
country, respect for the flag and pride in
the government and our way of life

• DEVELOP INFORMED AND
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS -
Make students aware of their
responsibilities, duties, and
rights as citizens.

• PROMOTE HABITS OF ORDERLINESS
AND PRECISION -
Teach military decorum and attention
to detail.

Orderliness

Neatness, freedom from disorder

Precision

Exactness

• DEVELOP A HIGH DEGREE OF
PERSONAL HONOR, SELF-
RELIANCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE,
AND LEADERSHIP – These
qualities are embodied by the
Navy’s Core Values of Honor,
Courage, and Commitment.

• PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF
THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL
SECURITY - Cadets learn of the
importance of national security.

• DEVELOP RESPECT FOR AN
UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEED FOR
CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY IN A
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY - The branches of
our government and their responsibilities.

• PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO LIVE
HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE LIVES -
The NJROTC program promotes many
physical activities and competitive
events.

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL –
The NJROTC program provides cadets
with a wide range of opportunities, such as
leading a drill team and performing a
staff job, to test themselves in leadership roles.

• PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL
COMPLETION - NJROTC provides
many incentives for graduation, such
as scholarships and enlistment at an
advanced pay grade.

• PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE
MILITARY SERVICES AS A POSSIBLE
CAREER - Careers are presented for
both enlisted and officer programs in
the armed forces.

The NJROTC goal of promoting the habit of
orderliness is developed by which of these
behaviors?

A. You avoid using drugs because they can lead
to legal problems and mental distress for you
and your family.
B. You set the goal of leading the drill team and
being selected for a staff position.
C. You have your books, homework, keys, and
necessities stacked on your desk before you
go to bed.
D. You give a speech in class about the need for
the armed forces and their relationship to a
democratic form of government.

The NJROTC goal of developing leadership
potential is promoted by which of these
behaviors?

A. You set the goal of leading the drill team and
being selected for a staff position.
B. You avoid using drugs because they can lead
to legal problems and mental distress for you
and your family.
C. You give a speech in class about the need for
the armed forces and their relationship to a
democratic form of government
D. You have your books, homework, keys, and
necessities stacked on your desk before you
go to bed.

A Focus On You

The opportunities provided by the instructors,
school, area manager, NSTC, SECNAV, and the
Congress all assist you in improving yourself and
your fellow cadets. The hope is that you will learn
through the NJROTC program the core values of
honor, courage, and commitment.

NJROTC is an
excellent way to
learn:

• Self-discipline
• Teamwork
• Cooperation

Another advantage of the NJROTC
program is the opportunity to lead
and to teach your fellow cadets
what you have learned during you
time in the program.

Mastering the military skills your
instructors teach will give you
confidence in yourself and those
around you, as well as pride in a
job well done.

Cadets participate in community
service projects that encourage
development as a citizen.

Unique to the NJROTC program is the
opportunity to lead, and many cadet
graduates say these opportunities were
the most lasting benefit of NJROTC.

MRS. CLARA HARRIS

Former cadets are serving their country
today as leaders in the armed forces
and in civilian life.

Which of these values is NOT one of
the Navy’s three core values?

A. Honor
B. Courage
C. Patriotism
D. Commitment

NJROTC is a military-sponsored
program and thus has requirements
for your continued participation.

Enrollment requirements:

• Attend the unit's school grades 9-12

• Be a U.S. citizen
or national, or
alien, lawfully
admitted to the
U.S. for permanent
residence.

• Be selected by the SNSI and principal
to the NJROTC program.

• Maintain acceptable standards
of academic achievement.

• Maintain acceptable standards of
conduct.

• Comply with NJROTC personal
grooming standards.

Who selects the participants in an
NJROTC program?

A. NJROTC instructor alone
B. NJROTC instructor with principal’s
approval
C. Principal alone
D. Principal with NJROTC instructor’s
approval

True or False: There is no physical
fitness requirement at the time of
enrollment, although fitness
standards apply during the program.

True or False: There is no physical
fitness requirement at the time of
enrollment, although fitness
standards apply during the program.

False

NJROTC is responsible for
maintaining its standards of
enrollment, and not everyone can
meet these standards. Cadets
choosing to leave the program or
failing to live up to the standards
of the NJROTC program are
disenrolled.

Disenrolled

To dismiss or cause to become
removed from a program

• Leaving school (dropping out or
63 moving)

Disenrollment criteria:

• Failure to maintain academic
or military standards.

• Lack of aptitude or poor behavior.

• A physical condition which precludes
participation.

The three R's of the
NJROTC program:

1. Respect for
yourself

2. Respect for
others

3. Responsibility
for all your
actions

Summary

NJROTC programs are governed by:

• Laws passed by Congress
• Rules and procedures established by
NSTC
• School policies and regulations

Summary
The NJROTC program is a joint effort of
the U.S. Navy and your local school
authorities to enhance your high school
education.

Q.1. Navy Junior Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NJROTC)
programs began in what year?

Q.1. Navy Junior Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NJROTC)
programs began in what year?

A.1. The first NJROTC programs
began in 1966.

Q.2. Which Navy command is
responsible for the
administration of the
NJROTC program?

Q.2. Which Navy command is
responsible for the
administration of the
NJROTC program?

A.2. Under guidance provided by the
Secretary of the Navy, the
Naval Service Training Command
(NSTC) located in Pensacola,
Florida, is responsible for
administering the NJROTC
program.

Q.3. Schools must ensure a
minimum enrollment in the
NJROTC program of how
many students?

Q.3. Schools must ensure a
minimum enrollment in the
NJROTC program of how
many students?

A.3. Each school must maintain an
enrollment of 100 students or
10% of the school’s total
enrollment, whichever is less.

Q.4. What are the two basic
qualifications for an NJROTC
instructor?

Q.4. What are the two basic
qualifications for an NJROTC
instructor?

A.4. To serve as an NJROTC
instructor the individual must
be certified by the Naval
Service Training Command
and be approved and hired by
the principal of the host
school.

Q.5. Who provides the textbooks
and uniforms used by
NJROTC students?

Q.5. Who provides the textbooks
and uniforms used by
NJROTC students?

A.5. The Navy provides textbooks,
curriculum guides, audio-
visual equipment, training
materials, and computers for
the Naval Science classroom.
The Navy provides uniforms
for each student.

Q.6. The mission of the JROTC
programs established by
Congress includes four things
the program is to accomplish.
Name them.

Q.6. The mission of the JROTC
programs established by
Congress includes four things
the program is to accomplish.
Name them.

A.6. The purpose of the JROTC
program is to:
a. Instill in students the value of
citizenship
b. Service to the United States
c. Responsibility
d. A sense of accomplishment

Q.7. The Naval Service Training
Command has provided ten
goals for the NJROTC program.
Pick out the three you think are
most important and explain
why you think so.

Q.7. The Naval Service Training
Command has provided ten
goals for the NJROTC program.
Pick out the three you think are
most important and explain
why you think so.

A.7. a. Promote patriotism. To instill
or enhance a love of their
country, respect for the flag
and pride in the government
and our way of life.

A.7. b. Develop informed and
responsible citizens. Give
students an awareness of
their responsibilities, duties,
and rights as citizens.
c. Promote habits of orderliness
and precision. Understanding
that the development of good
habits and order in one’s life
has assisted others to
achieve high levels of
success.

A.7. d. Develop a high degree of
personal honor, self-reliance,
self-discipline, and
leadership. These personal
qualities are found in most of
our successful leaders.

A.7. e. Promote an understanding of
the basic elements and
requirements for national
security. Explain the need for
armed forces and the
relationship between armed
forces and a democratic
government.

A.7. f. Develop respect for and an
understanding of the need for
constituted authority in a
democratic society. Why do
we have laws and
governments? What are the
other choices?
g. Provide incentives to live
healthy and drug free lives.
What are some of the
consequences of the choices
we make?

A.7. h. Develop leadership potential.
NJROTC gives many
opportunities for leadership
at all levels.
i. Promotes high school
completion. The importance
of a good education is a
stepping-stone to future
success.
j. Provide information on the
military services as a
possible career.

Q.8. What are the seven
requirements to participate in
the NJROTC program?

Q.8. What are the seven
requirements to participate in
the NJROTC program?

A.8. a. Be enrolled in and attending
a regular course of
instruction at the school
hosting the unit in grades
9-12.

A.8. b. Be a United States citizen or
national, or alien lawfully
admitted to the United States
for permanent residence.
c. Be physically qualified to
participate in the physical
education program of the
school.
d. Be selected by the NJROTC
instructor with the approval
of the school principal.

A.8. e. Maintain acceptable
standards of academic
achievement.
f. Maintain acceptable
standards of conduct.
g. Comply with the personal
grooming standards as set
forth in the NJROTC Cadet
Field Manual.

Q.9. What are the five reasons for
disenrollment from the NJROTC
program?

program?

A.9. a. Failure to maintain the
required academic or military
standards.
b. Lack of aptitude or poor
behavior. Each student must
be worthy of membership in
his or her unit.

program?

A.9. c. Disenrollment from school.
d. Students may request to
disenroll.
e. Physical conditions that
preclude a student’s
participation.

Q.10. The purpose of JROTC is “To
_______ in students the value of
citizenship, service to the United
States, personal responsibility,
and a sense of accomplishment.”

A.10. A. inspire
B. create
C. instill
D. clarify

Q.11. What NJROTC goal is being
promoted when cadets
participate in community
service?

A.11. A. Healthy living
B. Patriotism
C. Leadership
D. Citizenship

Q.12. What term is used to refer to the
removal of a cadet from the
NJROTC program?

A.12. A. Discharge
B. Separation
C. Disenrollment
D. Release

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