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Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
For complete course descriptions, visit the ROTC Course Descriptions page on the Florida Department of Education website. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 1 credit. SRHS NJROTC page
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Sebastian River High School is one of over 630 schools in our country that offers Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC).This program is designed to develop followership, leadership, citizenship, self-discipline, respect, and responsibility within each cadet (student).
NJROTC provides a safe, family atmosphere where cadets can grow and mature surrounded by excellent peer role models and mentors. Naval Science is a 1-credit elective course which, upon successful completion of a full year, can also fulfill 1/2 credit of Physical Education graduation requirement for each of the first two years in the program (total of 1 credit of PE waived.) Additionally, successfully competition of two years in the program eliminates the HOPE graduation requirement. Uniform items required by the program are provided at no cost to the student outside of normal washing and occasional dry-cleaning.
Extracurricular activities are available through the program free of charge. Team activities include Color Guard, Drill (marching), Air Rifle, Athletic, Orienteering, Physical Fitness and Academic Teams. Cadets may also attend Field Meet competitions with other Florida units, as well as educational field trips to such places as Port Canaveral Coast Guard Station, and Jacksonville and Key West Naval Air Stations. Other activities include Basic Leadership Training Camp (normally held on-campus the third week of the school year), a Navy Ball, a Pass in Review Ceremony, and a formal Awards Banquet.
Participation in NJROTC is voluntary and there is no obligation to military service whatsoever. In fact cadets are strongly encouraged, mentored and assisted in selecting and attending college upon graduation. For those cadets interested in military service, the program can help prepare and assist them in obtaining an appointment to a service academy or an ROTC college scholarship. Cadets who do choose to enlist in the Armed Forces may enter at a higher pay grade after completing basic training.
For more information, call Commander Randy Laws or Master Gunnery Sergeant James O’Neal at 565-4237.
NAVAL SCIENCE I 1802300
Credit 1.0
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the precepts of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. This course will also enable students to develop appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, to recognize the importance of the role of sea power in America’s future, and to develop a sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. These elements are pursued at a fundamental level.
NAVAL SCIENCE II 1802310
Credit 1.0
The purpose of this course is to 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. This course will also enable students to develop understanding of maritime geography as it related to our natural resources, landforms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, the military, and geopolitics.
NAVAL SCIENCE III 1802320
Credit 1.0
The purpose of this course is to enable students to further develop understanding of the importance of sea power and national security, naval operations and support functions, military law, international law, and the sea. This course will also enable students to develop understanding of the technical areas of naval science study.
NAVAL SCIENCE IV 1802330
15024700 2003
The purpose of this course is to develop leadership skills including knowledge of individual needs and group dynamics, leadership principals and responsibilities, and effective communication strategies. Additional instruction will target ethics training and fundamental financial planning.
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