Wren High Hurricane Navy JROTC Myth Busters What

Wren High Hurricane Navy JROTC

Myth Busters What we aren’t • Warrior trainers • Military Recruiters • A Place of yelling and excessive push-ups • Taking NJROTC comes at no cost to cadets • It takes the place of a gym credit • There is no obligation for service

What we are • Building informed citizens and leaders • Program is run by students leaders. • Can expect to experience increased leadership and responsibility with proven ability and involvement • Winning Teams • Family

Typical week in NJROTC • Monday and Thursday, Academic day • Tuesday, Military/team building, leadership development day. (outside) • Wednesday, Uniform day • Friday, Physical Training (PT) day

Extracurriculars and Teams of NJROTC

Drill Team • Heart of the unit • Travel around SC, NC, and Ga • Exhibition: expands upon drill. Involves cadets spinning and tossing rifles • Color Guard: football games, basketball games, special events, and parades

Numerous Drill Championships

Orienteering • Cross country race over unfamiliar territory with a Map and Compass • Scavenger hunt in the woods • Travel across the state or country to participate in competitions

Area Six Freshmen Orienteering Champions.

Rifle Team • Shoot Olympic Rules Rifle Competition • Cadets shoot. 177 pellet rifles • Cadets shoot in various competitions throughout the year

Many Other Team Opportunities • Academic Team • PT Team • Color Guard (not band type)

Excelling in NJROTC

Ribbons and Rank • The more you do in NJROTC, the more decorated your uniform becomes • Taking advancement tests allows cadets to gain more rank and therefore leadership

The Unit • The cadets are the ones who run the unit • Everyone has the potential to be heard and develop leadership • Everyone’s opinion matters

Summer Opportunities • Leadership Academy (Citadel • Sail Academy • Drill Camp • Stem programs (USNA) • Summer Seminars

Traveling in NJROTC

Norfolk

Table Rock

Six Flags

Parris Island

Drill Competitions

Activities

Military Ball

Softball Tournament

Flud Run

Piedmont Parade

Future beyond NJROTC • While NJROTC does not obligate anyone to service, it leads to great career opportunities. • Rank advancement for enlisted route • NROTC pays for tuition and fees • United States Naval Academy