NJROTC

A special feature of the program at Lutheran High School is its Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Students may elect to take up to four years in the program, which includes instruction, visits to naval ships and facilities, disciplined drill exercises and training in leadership. The United States Navy rates the NJROTC battalion at Lutheran High School as an "Honor School" unit, qualifying the principal to nominate up to five candidates annually for service academy appointments. The NJROTC program mission here at Lutheran High School is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. We are helping today's youth meet life's challenges.

WHAT IS NJROTC?

The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program was established by Public Law in 1964 and may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code, and Chapter 102. Instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers, and enlisted personnel conduct the program at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation. The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation, and meteorology. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, drill competition, field meets, flights, and visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other military training. The Navy provides uniforms, textbooks, training aids, travel allowance and a substantial portion of instructor’s salaries.

WHAT DOES THE NJROTC PROGRAM DO?

• PROMOTES PATRIOTISM
• DEVELOPS INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
• DEVELOPS RESPECT FOR CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY
• DEVELOPS A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL HONOR, SELF- RELIANCE, INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLINE AND LEADERSHIP
• PROMOTES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND NEED FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
• PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE MILITARY SERVICES AS A POSSIBLE CAREER
• PROMOTES COMMUNITY SERVICE
• DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
• PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO GANGS
• PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION
• PROVIDES INCENTIVE TO LIVE HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE

Fact 1
NJROTC stands for Naval Junior Reserve Officers training Corps.

Fact 2
NJROTC is a jointly sponsored Navy and secondary school citizenship and leadership program for students in grades 9 - 12.

Fact 3
NJROTC is an education program. Cadets are under no Navy obligation.

Fact 4
NJROTC is open to all who meet the physical standards of the NJROTC program.

Fact 5
NJROTC teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills to help you successfully meet life's challenges.

Fact 6
NJROTC education can be a big assist for students enlisting in the service or seeking nominations to the Naval Academy, or interested in qualifying for an NJROTC college scholarship.

Fact 7
NJROTC cadets are provided with uniforms, books, training aids and other types of equipment paid for by the Navy.

Fact 8
NJROTC encourages the formation of drill teams, group athletics, marksmanship teams and other types of extra curricular activities.

Fact 9
NJROTC cadets take part in ship training cruises, orientation visits, and field trips to various naval activities to enhance their classroom studies.

Fact 10
The NJROTC program is taught by retired officers and enlisted personnel.