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Introduction to the NAVY JROTC
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program
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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
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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)
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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…
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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
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Practicing the Navy Core Values - Latar
Learn Adopt Think Act Reevaluate
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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!
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Program’s benefit NJROTC will prepare you for life after high school
Discipline Leadership Military Career Assistance
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Chapter 2 Career Planning
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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
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Career Direction Be aware of your… Aptitude Abilities Interests Values
Attitude Physical ability
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US Navy as a career option
The US Naval Academy NROTC college scholarships Naval Academy Prep School Enlisted careers
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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
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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
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Study methods – ok4r & pqrst
0verview Key ideas R1 Read R2 Recall R3 Reflect R4 Review Preview Question Read State Test
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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
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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.
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