NJROTC / NNDCC Program
NAVAL JUNIOR ROTC
The program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, and taught by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. The NJROTC accredited curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development. NJROTC cadets participate in a number of outside, or extra-curricular, activities throughout the school year and during the summer months. These opportunities are designed to stimulate learning by hands-on experience and to reinforce classroom instruction. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by local activities such as parades, community service projects and events, academic,
athletic, drill and orienteering competitions, field meets, visits to naval bases and other service bases, along with physical fitness training.
NAVAL SCIENCE I
Prerequisite(s): None Grades: 9-12
Credits: 5 Full Year
This course is for students electing their first Junior ROTC course. Naval Science I introduces students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. It promotes an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including physical fitness, a proper diet, controlling stress, drug awareness, and first aid. Students also learn survival skills and an overview of Naval ships and aircraft.
NAVAL SCIENCE II
Prerequisite(s): Naval Science I Grades: 9-12
Credits: 5 Full Year
This course is for students electing their second year NJROTC course. Naval Science II builds on the general introduction provided in Naval Science I, further developing the traits of citizenship and leadership, and introducing cadets to the technical areas of naval science and the role of the U. S. Navy in maritime history and the vital importance of the world’s oceans to the continued well-being of the United States.
NAVAL SCIENCE III
Prerequisite(s): Naval Science II Grades: 9-12
Credits: 5 Full Year
This course is for students electing their third year NJROTC course. Naval Science III broadens the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, and the importance of sea power and national security. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of Naval ships and aircraft and an introduction to marine navigation and seamanship.
NAVAL SCIENCE IV
Prerequisite(s): Naval Science III Grades: 9-12
Credits: 5 Full Year
This course is for students electing their fourth year NJROTC course. Naval Science IV focuses primarily on practical leadership techniques and implementation. The intent is to assist seniors in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success throughout the year. Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets. Seniors are mentored/guided in their preparation for life after high school to include college preparation, scholarship applications, and the variety of choices that are available to them.