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SECTION A : NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM

1. Purpose and Objectives : The purpose of the NJROTC program is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States , personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. The objectives of NJROTC are to:

a. Promote patriotism.

b. Develop informed and responsible citizens.

c. Promote habits of orderliness and precision and to develop respect for constituted authority.

d. Develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline, and leadership.

e. Promote an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national security.

f. Develop respect for and an understanding of the need for constitiuted authority in a democratic society.

g. Provide incentives to live healthy and drug free.

h. Develop leadership potential.

i. Provide an alternative to gangs.

j. Promote high school completion.

k. Provide information on the military services as a possible career.

2. Unit Mission : To create an environment which encourages growth in leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, accountability, self-confidence and good citizenship.

3. Enrollment Qualifications : To be eligible for enrollment in the NJROTC Program, a student must be:

a. A citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien for permanent U.S. residency.

b. At least fourteen years of age.

c. Enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction as a full time New Bern High School student.

d. Physically fit to participate in the school's physical education program.

e. Agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the Unit and the NJROTC program as set forth in this handbook and other NJROTC regulations.

4. Continuance in the Program : To continue in the NJROTC program at New Bern High School , a cadet must:

a. Develop and maintain a "unit/team" first attitude.

b. Cadets must earn a "C" or above in naval science.

c. Cadets must earn instructor approval.

d. Must not be a discipline problem in or out of class.

5. Program Benefits : NJROTC has many benefits, particularly for those cadets who maintain a positive attitude with respect to participation and conformance to rules and regulations. Foremost will be a marked improvement in self-discipline, self-confidence, ability to work as a member of a team, maturity, and responsibility. In addition, cadets can earn the following tangible benefits:

a. Advanced Placement : Cadets who successfully complete at least 3 years of NJROTC are entitled to advanced promotion to pay grade E-3 upon initial enlistment in an active or reserve component of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, and grade E-2 in the Marine Corps. Cadets accepted for enlistment, who successfully complete 2 years of NJROTC, are entitled to be enlisted in pay grade E-2 (except in the Marine Corps and Air Force).

NOTE: THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO ENLIST IN THE MILITARY SERVICE AFTER COMPLETING ANY PORTION OR ALL OF THE NJROTC PROGRAM; SUCH ENLISTMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY ON THE PART OF THE CADET.

b. Naval Academy Nominations : Cadets who successfully complete the NJROTC program may compete for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy under the NROTC/NJROTC quota. The SNSI is authorized to nominate a maximum of three eligible cadets each year to compete for these appointmnets.

c. NROTC Scholarships : In addition to the opportunity which all high school students have to compete for NROTC scholarships, cadets who have completed at least two academic years of NJROTC and are recommended by their SNSI will also be considered by a special NROTC scholarship selection board. This board meets each year for the purpose of awarding 4-year scholarships to NJROTC cadets.

6. Personal Growth and Development : The basic concepts of the NJROTC program require that all cadets develop and maintain a positive personal growth trend throughout their time in NJROTC. Unlike other classes, the NJROTC program is designed to help each cadet continue to mature each year. As an indicator of maturity, first year cadets must want to learn military drill and courtesies quickly and demonstrate them without prompting. Second year cadets will be expected to develop leadership skills, seek positions of greater responsibility, and become role models for first year cadets. Third and Fourth year cadets will be expected to be exemplary leaders, to train and evaluate subordinates objectively, and to uphold the high standards of the unit.

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