Introduction to the NAVY JROTC UNIT 1

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program

HISTORY & Background OF THE njrotc Program JROTC : Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps +3,000 programs ranging from the U.S. (including Alaska & Hawaii), Japan, Italy, and Spain 1911 – JROTC, brainchild of Army inspector Lt. Edgar R. Stevens 1916 – signing of the National Defense Act of 1916 1917 – first JROTC, Leavenworth High School in Kansas 1964 – JROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, allowed other service branches to offer JROTC 1966 – first NJROTC, 620 programs

Chain of Command Secretary of the Navy Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Area managers NJROTC instructors Naval Science Instructor (NSI) Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI)

NJROTC’s Mission, Goals, and Policies The purpose of JROTC is… “…to instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.” Specific goals for the NJROTC program (pg. 5): Promote patriotism Develop informed and responsible citizens Develop leadership potential Promote high school completion Requirements for participation…

Navy Core Values HONOR A keen sense of ethical conduct COURAGE Mental or moral strength to venture, preserve, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty COMMIMENT A state of being bound emotionally or intellectually, to a course of action, or to a person or persons Behaviors that detract from core values: hazing, discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraternization

Practicing the Navy Core Values - Latar Learn Adopt Think Act Reevaluate

Naval science curriculum Balance of classroom studies, military activities, physical fitness, and field trips! Competing against other units in drill, marksmanship, color guard, and academics Maritime history, Nautical sciences, Naval knowledge & skills Leadership principles Cadet Field Manual = SUCCESS!

Program’s benefit NJROTC will prepare you for life after high school Discipline Leadership Military Career Assistance

Chapter 2 Career Planning

Career vs. Job JOB CAREER The work someone does to make a living CAREER Defines your working life; includes learning, advancement, and developing talents Profession – requires considerable training and specialized study Occupation – source of livelihood

Career Direction Be aware of your… Aptitude Abilities Interests Values Attitude Physical ability

US Navy as a career option The US Naval Academy NROTC college scholarships Naval Academy Prep School Enlisted careers

Developing good study Habits Things that will help you succeed in high school: Good study habits Good time management Good test-taking skills Good skills in listening and notetaking

Where & when to study Where: Quite place with good lighting, good seating, and writing space Free from interruption When: Set regular times to study Take 5-minute breaks Start with the hardest material first and then work towards the easier stuff

Study methods – ok4r & pqrst 0verview Key ideas R1 Read R2 Recall R3 Reflect R4 Review Preview Question Read State Test

Tests & exams Test: Cramming – preparing for an exam at the last minute Check and see how many question there are and pace yourself Read the whole question careful and read all your answers 50/50 elimination Essay: Commands – analyze, compare, contrast, define, elaborate, evaluate, illustrate

Listening and note-Taking skills Types of listening: Passive – one-way communication, may or may not understand what you’ve heard Active – two-way communication, full attention and asking questions Competitive – listen only long enough to get the necessary information Reflective – actively listening and interpreting the speaker’s feelings Note taking: Nobody can remember everything a speaker says so you take notes.