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NJROTC Course Descriptions
Completion of JROTC I (1 credit) & JROTC II (1 credit) satisfies the PE and Health graduation requirements.
The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. The program promotes graduation from high school, and provides instructional opportunities which benefit the student, community and nation. There is no obligation to be involved with the military in any way after graduation. Freshmen will be encouraged to remain in the JROTC Leadership Program for four consecutive semesters. Opportunities for school community services, field trips, early leadership assignments and extracurricular activities are available. Completion of the course (3 or 4 years) makes a student eligible for advanced promotions in any of the military services. Significant assistance is given to those students applying for any competitive paid college ROTC scholarships or service academy appointments. Courses may also be scheduled for elective credit.
JROTC I- 1 year elective
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
JROTC is an introductory course in leadership education, which stresses leadership skills, citizenship, history, military customs, physical development and self-discipline. Uniforms are worn once a week on Thursdays. PT gear is required at times on Fridays. A uniform is provided for the students at no charge. Extracurricular activities are normally available to those who wish to participate. Competitive teams include Drill Team, Color Guard, Physical Fitness, and Air Rifle Teams. Teams are led and organized by the students under the supervision of the instructors.
JROTC II- 1 year elective
Grade 10, 11, 12, Prerequisite: JROTC I
JROTC is an introductory course in leadership education, which stresses leadership skills, citizenship, history, military customs, physical development and self-discipline. Uniforms are worn once a week on Thursdays. PT gear is required at times on Fridays. A uniform is provided for the students at no charge. Extracurricular activities are normally available to those who wish to participate. Competitive teams include Drill Team, Color Guard, Physical Fitness, and Air Rifle Teams. Teams are led and organized by the students under the supervision of the instructors.
JROTC III- 1 year elective
Grade 11, 12, Prerequisite: JROTC II and FEMA NIMS Certification
JROTC III includes advanced leadership and management training with students in the course charged with leadership and administrative assignments at the company and extracurricular team level. Classroom instruction includes, but is not limited to, leadership management, military history, survival training, and marksmanship. Additional field trips are scheduled where possible and students remain eligible for all extracurricular activities mentioned in JROTC I.
JROTC IV- 1 year elective
Grade 12, Prerequisite: JROTC III and FEMA NIMS Certification
JROTC IV includes advanced leadership and management training. Students will receive billet assignments at the Battalion and Company levels. Where feasible, students will be scheduled during the same periods as JROTC I students and function in leadership positions to assist in training and Drill. Advanced Leadership education will include custom and courtesy, military justice, military history and advance motivational skills required in leadership positions beyond graduation. Self-study on chosen topics related to the military may be required depending on time or scheduling.