WHAT IS THE NJROTC?:

The NJROTC program was started in 1964 by Congress. It was started to emphasize leadership development and citizenship.

HEAD START:

People who are successful in life, who succeed in business, industry, and education have often developed a strong sense of self discipline, an ability to lead and motivate others, and a well rounded character. Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (NJROTC) teaches you self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills that can help you meet life's challenges. NJROTC curriculum, instruction, and activities are designed to develop your leadership ability regardless of your career path.

MISSION OF THE NJROTC:

The mission of the program is to "instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment."


ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:


To enroll in an NJROTC program, you must:

  • Be a US citizen or a resident alien
  • Be enrolled in the school sponsoring the unit
  • Be physically fit enough to participate in the school's regular physical education program
  • Agree to comply with uniform and grooming standards
  • Be selected to the program by the instructors


NJROTC RIBBONS:


Here is a link to the ribbons that the cadets can earn in NJROTC. NJROTC Ribbons

NJROTC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

 

Success in NJROTC can create opportunities for college scholarships in ROTC.

COLLEGE ROTC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • 17 years old by September 1st of the year starting college
  • Be a High School graduate or possess equivalency certificates by August 1st of the same year
  • ACT 22 Math and 22 English required to apply
  • SAT 520 Math and 530 Verbal required to apply

ROTC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

Full tuition - Full tuition at over 100 universities across the nation

Books - Scholarship students get all costs of books and laboratory fees reimbursed

Monthly Stipend - Scholarship recipients receive /month while enrolled in the program

No Obligation:

There is NO OBLIGATION incurred by applying for the college scholarship. In fact, you can accept the scholarship and stay enrolled in the programm for a FULL YEAR without incurring obligation. Try the program for one year. If after one year you find that the Navy is not for you, drop the scholarship and OWE NOTHING!!! That's the one year of tuition on the Navy, with no obligation incurred.

Guaranteed Job:

Upon graduation from college ROTC students have a guaranteed job in the United States Navy. Graduates are placed directly into managerial positions as pilots, aircraft mission commanders, sufrace warfare officers, SEALS, nuclear power submarine officers, or Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers.  For complete information regarding Navy ROTC scholarships click on the NROTC Scholarship Website at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

The United States Naval Academy also offers a free college education for qualified high school graduates. Candidates for all the federal service academies normally require an appointment from a U.S. Congressman or Senator with application. Senior JROTC Military Science Instructors may provide these appointments if the JROTC unit is designated as a "Distinguished Unit".  For complete information on the United States Naval Academy click on the USNA Website at: www.usna.edu

SOME NAVY ROTC COLLEGES AVAILABLE:

The Citadel      Texas A&M      Duke      Harvard      Georgia Tech   Miami of Ohio   Ole Miss   University of Memphis      Vanderbilt      Notre Dame      Auburn   Michigan      Florida      Northwestern      Stanford      USC      Tulane 

NAVY ENLISTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

A NJROTC cadet successfully completing 2 or more years can enlist at a higher pay grade than those who haven't completed this course.


WHAT DOES THE NJROTC TEACH?:

The Naval Science curriculum consists of formal classroom training supplemented by field trips to various militaryl bases to enhance classroom studies. The naval science curriculum includes seamanship, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, navigation, radar and sonar electronics, and leadership.

 

Activities:

Being a Naval Junior ROTC cadet is not all work. You may attend dances and military balls sponsored by your unit...Take part in school activities at athletic events as part of a color guard or drill team..and much more. You may also participate in a variety of other activities such as field trips, field days, tours of Naval installations and trips on Navy ships and aircraft. You may also attend mini-boot camp, or leadership academies.

 

COST TO YOU?:

Dedication...Determination...a strong desire to be a well rounded young American of high character. The Navy provides all books, drill equipment and uniforms, at no cost to the students. 

However, it does cost money to run our nationally recognized, competitive program.  In order to provide for extended field trips including charter buses and lodging, and to subsidize the cost of our Military Ball and other social events, we ask our cadets to pay an Activity Fee. 

When the Activity Fee is paid, the cadet will receive a personalized sweatsuit, exercise attire, field trip shirt, polo shirt and hat.

 


WHO GAINS FROM NJROTC? YOU!:

Like most young adults, cadets strive to prepare themselves for the future. Naval JROTC can help students who are competing for either an ROTC scholarship or an appointment to the Naval academy or to other service academies. While you are under no obligation to join the armed services, some do enlist. Successful completion of the NJROTC program allows entry into the armed forces up to two pay grades higher than your fellow enlistees without JROTC experience. Naval JROTC encourages participation in community/school programs and projects. It encourages civic responsibility, and helps to develop strong and informed leaders for the future. You will also learn to take great pride in your Country, your Navy, your uniform and YOURSELF.