Our Story

MISSION

Helping Today's Youth Meet Life's Challenges

The NJROTC mission 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.

HISTORY

The NJROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964 and may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 102. The program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. 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, visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other military training. Uniforms, textbooks, training aids, travel allowance, and a substantial portion of instructors' salaries are provided by the Navy.

Empowering Good Citizenship​

  • >76,000 cadets: Positive Navy presence world wide​

  • 1.3 Million Community Service Hours (~17 Hours Per Cadet)​

  • 64% ethnically and racially diverse (24% A.A. & 30% Hispanic)​

  • 42% Female​

Achieving Sense of Accomplishment and Personal Responsibility​

  • 59% Continue Education (includes ROTC/Service Academy)​

  • 9% Lower School Suspensions​

  • 94% average daily attendance – higher than national average​

  • Every graduate has a plan for success in life​

Service to the United States​

  • 47% of senior graduates intend to enter military service​

NROTC Preparatory Program​

  • Partnership with the NJROTC program​

  • 21 institutions fund 1 prep year with successful ​

    completion = NROTC scholarship award​

  • Targets a diverse population (currently approximately 50% diverse)