Members List:

SNSI:
David Thomas
NSI:
Kenneth Pierre

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	NJROTC
	GENERAL ORDERS

A 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 Naval Education and Training Command NJROTC Program states 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."

1. Be a US citizen or a resident alien
   
2. Be enrolled in the school sponsoring the unit
   
3. Be physically fit enough to participate in the school's regular physical education program
   
4. Agree to comply with uniform and grooming standards
   

• NAVAL ORIENTATION -- A basic introduction to the Navy -- its customs, traditions, and way of life.
• NAVAL OPERATIONS/ORGANIZATION -- Familiarizes the student with national strategy and naval forces, daily military operations, training, exercises, drills, and shipboard organization.
• NAVAL HISTORY -- History of the United States Navy from the colonial period to the present.
• NAVIGATION -- An introduction to piloting and celestial navigation.
• SEAMANSHIP -- An introduction to the general subjects of seamanship that include anchoring and mooring, ship handling, small boats, weather, ship construction, and steering and propulsion systems.
• LEADERSHIP -- An ongoing study of the principles and practical application of leadership with emphasis on providing opportunities for students to exercise and develop their own leadership abilities.
• NAUTICAL ASTRONOMY -- A study of astronomy and its application to celestial navigation.
• ELECTRONICS -- An introduction to electronics as the basis for shipboard radar, sonar, communications, and guidance systems.
• OCEANOGRAPHY -- Provides information on the collection and dissemination of hydrographic and navigational data of the world's ocean systems.
• DRILLS, COMMANDS, AND CEREMONIES -- Includes individual, squad, platoon, and company close order drill; rotation of command; physical fitness; personnel inspections; and parade in company review.
• PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING --Includes warmup and cooldown exercises, calisthenics, strength building exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, bodybuilders) and runs up to 3 miles.
  
  

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  NJROTC CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION
  • NAVAL SCIENCE 1
    
    
    1. PURPOSE: To introduce students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals; engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will be important in America's future; develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. These elements are pursued at the fundamental level.
       
       
    2. COURSE CONTENT: Includes introduction to the NJROTC program; Introduction to Leadership, Naval Ships; Mission and Organization, The Nation, Navy and the People in American Democracy, Maritime Geography, Seapower and Challenge, Naval History through 1815, Introduction to Navigation and Time, Basic Seamanship, Health Education, First Aid, and Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse Prevention.
    
    
    
  • NAVAL SCIENCE 2
    
    1. PURPOSE: Build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science 1, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership in cadets, introduce cadets to technical areas of naval science, and engender a deeper awareness of the vital importance of the world oceans to the continued well- being of the United States.
       
       
    2. COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction in leadership theory, Naval Orientation and Career Planning, Citizenship in the U.S. and Other Countries, Naval History: 1815 through 1930, Naval Ships and Shipboard Evolutions, Naval Weapons: Gunnery, Guided Missiles and Mines, Oceanography, Navigation Fundamentals and Rules of the Road, Small Boat Seamanship, and Survival Training and Orienteering.
    
    
    
  • NAVAL SCIENCE 3
    
    
    1. PURPOSE: Broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, the fundamentals of American democracy, and to expand their understanding of naval academic subjects.
       
       
    2. COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction in leadership and discipline, Military Justice, Astronomy, International Law and the Sea, National Strategy, Sea Power and Naval Operations, Naval History: 1930 through the Nuclear Age, Meteorology and Weather, Naval Intelligence and National Security, Maneuvering Board, Challenges of Future Navy Research, and Electricity and Naval Electronics.
    
    
    
  • NAVAL SCIENCE 4
    
    
    1. PURPOSE: This course is focused solely on practical leadership. The intent is to assist the senior in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success through the year. Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets.
       
       
    2. COURSE CONTENT: Includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. Cadets will also apply these principles when dealing with younger cadets in the areas of military drill and inspections, athletic events, and in other school activities.
    
    

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    CLASSROOM STRUCTURE Classes at J.P. Taravella are based on a rotating seven period schedule (one class period is dropped each day). Class periods are 60 minutes long. In the NJROTC program the structure is sixty percent academic 3 days per week and forty percent military drill/personnel inspections, with one class period dedicated to drill and one day each week (usually Wednesdays) for uniform inspections. Additionally, cadet leaders are evaluated on their organization and leadership abilities.
    
    GRADING Academic grades are based on objective and subjective evaluation. Sixty percent of a cadet's grade is based on classroom performance as measured by written and oral examinations (30%), homework and quiz grades (20%), and special projects (10%). The remaining forty percent of a cadet's grade is based on their military drill (15%), uniform inspections (15%) and aptitued/attitude (10%).
    
    EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES In addition, the NJROTC program has an after school program from 1440 to 1700 hours. This program is for highly motivated cadets who want to be part of the units competitive drill teams that include:
    
    • Unarmed and Armed, Basic and Exhibition Drill Teams
      
    • Air Rifle Teams
      
    • Academic Teams
      
    • Athletic Teams
      
    • Color Guard Teams
      
      Additional extra curricular activities include:
      
    • Community Service Projects
      
    • Ship Visits
      
    • Orientation Visits
      
    • Inter and Intraservice Competitive Field Meets

Standard Operations and Regulations Manual (SORM)

Cadet Evaluation Program

The Taravella NJROTC Parent Booster Club (PBC) consists of the parents and guardians of each active NJROTC Cadet. It is organized to support the J. P. Taravella High School Unit of the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps:

• to support and further the recognized objectives of the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program;
  
  
• to encourage the instruction and advancement of students interested the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program;
  
  
• to encourage and cultivate a spirit of fraternal feeling in order to provide a healthy atmosphere in which moral character can be more readily developed;
  
  
• to provide financial assistance to the Unit through the organization of and participation in fundraising activities;
  
  
• to sponsor, to produce, or co-operate in the production of competitions and other events in order to both stimulate interest in the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program, and provide wholesome activities for youthful members;
  
  
• and provide assistance to the Naval Science Instructors as necessary.
  

Collection of Cadet activity fees, Cadet expenses for field trips and competitions and proceeds from fundraising activities are the primary sources of funds for the Unit.

These funds are used by the Booster Club to help ensure that the Unit is properly equipped and Cadets have name tags, ribbons and medals, to help to offset the costs of field trips and competitions and to sponsor special events such as picnics, the Military Ball and the Awards Banquet. We also receive funds from donations, sponsorships and a small amount from the Navy.