2. Mike Curry JROTC Director MS Department of Education Office of Healthy Schools

3. Personal Background Retired Navy Commander Taught Algebra II one year and Special Education one year NJROTC Instructor 10 ½ years Mississippi JROTC Director Since Jan 2009

4. What is JROTC? Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Navy established JROTC in 1966 620 NJROTC units Helps ROTC/Academy applicants Can enlist as E3 (E2 for Marines) Focus on citizenship and character

5. JROTC Mission To instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

6. NJROTC Curriculum Navy Orientation and Basic Skills Leadership Citizenship and Government Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid Maritime History Nautical Sciences 4 year curriculum

7. NJROTC Instructors Retired Navy, USMC, USCG Certified by the Navy. School employee. Units 150< rate 1 officer / 1 enlisted. Wear uniforms when teaching. Height / weight standards. Pay based on active duty pay. Earn state teacher retirement.

8. NJROTC Instructors Officers (W2-O6) must have bachelors degree to be employed as SNSI. Enlisted (E6-E9) must have associates degree within 5 years of employment. Team coach for drill team, athletic team, academic team, orienteering team, marksmanship team, color guard. Weekend / after-school work.

9. Instructor Pay Minimum is the difference between retired pay and the active duty pay and allowances, excluding incentive pay, would receive if ordered to active duty. Schools may pay more. May qualify for Troops to Teachers incentives in Mississippi.

10. Instructor Certification Board meets in April and October Applications due 1 month prior to board Certification valid for 3 years Eligible to apply 1 year before retirement Application form, photo, interview, height/weight/body fat, service record Eligible up to 6 years after retirement

11. Mississippi NJROTC Units Canton Gautier Greenwood Grenada Moss Point Neshoba Central (Philadelphia) NE Lauderdale (Meridian) Pascagoula Pearl Pearl River Central (Carriere) Picayune Warren Central (Vicksburg)

12. Websites Navy: https://www.njrotc.navy.mil/https://www.njrotc.navy.mil/ Mississippi JROTC: http://www.healthyschoolsms.org/jrotc/

13. Contact Information Mike Curry JROTC Director Phone: (601) 359-1816 mcurry@mde.k12.ms.us

14. Contact Information CDR Merlin Ladner NJROTC Area 8 Manager Phone: (504) 678-7209 merlin.ladner@navy.mil

15. Contact Information Chris Carey Troops to Teachers Phone: (601) 359-6654 ccarey@mde.k12.ms.us http://www.mstroopstoteachers.com/