About NJROTC
What can cadets expect?
NJROTC course constists of units on leadership, government, Navy ships, Naval Aviation, health and physical fitness, naval customs and courtesies, military drill and a number of other topics. Second and third year NJROTC courses contain units on U.S. Maritime history, oceanography, meteorology, geography, navigation, seamanship, electronics, survival training, first aid, astronomy and more advanced work on topics covered in the first year. The fourth year of NJROTC is an advanced leadership course for students who are able to work independently and take on the leadership responsibilities of running the NJROTC unit.
General materials, uniforms, supplies and most other items are paid for by the Navy and are on loan to the cadet to use. Cadets must wear their uniform on scheduled uniform days and for other functions such as parades, Veteran's Day, and drill meets.
NJROTC promotes patriotism; develops informed and responsible citizens; promotes habits of orderliness and precision;
develops a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance and individual discipline; promotes an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national security; devolop respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority; provides information on military services as a a possible career; develops leadership potential; promotes high school completion; provides incentive to live healthy and drug free; promotes a sense of camaraderie; promotes teamwork.
Cadets are able to earn promotions, awards, ribbons and medals through participation and achievement. The unit, school, and local civic and patriotic groups sponsor these awards. Involvement and personal effort are the main requirements.
What will cadets need to provide?
Cadets will need to provide white undershirts and black socks to wear with their uniforms. Cadets will also need to purchase a nametag and unit T-shirt at a small cost. Cadets are required to keep their shoes and brass shined and will need black shoe polish for their shoes and Brasso to polish the brass on their uniform.
What fun stuff is there to do?
There are several extracurricular activities that cadets may join. Cadets may choose to participate in as many as they choose depending on the dedication and motivation of the cadet. All activities are open to any cadet in good standing.
Academic Team
Athletic Team
Color Guard
Exhibition Drill Teams, armed and unarmed
Regulation Drill Teams, armed and unarmed
Marksmanship Teams in air rifle
Orienteering Team
Habitat for Humanity
Adopt-A-Highway
Flag Bearer at funerals
Color Guard at public events
Buda Winterfest
Tree Planting
AMI
Change of Command
Parades
Veteran's Day Program
Field trips to Air Shows
Field trips to Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg
Army/Navy footbal game
Christmas Party
Military Ball
Command Picnic
UT Roundup
Stadium Cleanup
Wal-Mart
What can parents expect?
As a parent you can expect your child to begin showing more confidence and pride in themselves. Parents can also expect to see better self-discipline and more community interest. The more activities your child participates in, the more they will get out of the program. We understand that it is not alway easy for parents to transport their child to and from practices and activities and to that end there are other cadet parents that are available to help with transportation. Parent involvement is not required but is encouraged and apprecitated. Contact the NJROTC Boosters for more information.