Naval Science (NJROTC)
The North Chicago Community High School NJROTC program offers an elective course of instruction for students in grades 9-12. The four-year naval science curriculum counts as PE credit, which also allows students in Drivers Education to continue in the program if they so desire. Students in NJROTC are called cadets and will earn various ranks and awards within the Unit based on their participation and performance. NJROTC is a citizenship program that teaches life skills that will benefit students regardless of what path they choose after high school.
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In addition to instilling the values of citizenship, NJROTC also focuses on service, responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. Throughout the school year, cadets have the opportunity to participate in community service projects and events; compete on our award-winning competition drill teams; perform on the air rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, and orienteering teams; and enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow cadets during Unit field meets, the annual military ball and other Unit social events.
Cadets may also compete for ROTC academic scholarships, military academy appointments, as well as other monetary educational awards made available to cadets. Those cadets who choose to enter the military after high school will earn service credit for rank (up to E-3 for those who complete 3 years of NJROTC). Although the focus of NJROTC is citizenship, cadets are provided opportunities to learn about the various military branches and participate in orientation field trips arranged through the local Naval base and Coast Guard.
Ultimately, cadet ‘citizenship’ is accomplished through Unit promotion of the Navy’s Core Values: Honor, Courage and Commitment, and by practicing the three R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others and being Responsible for one’s own actions.
UNIT OBJECTIVES
- To promote patriotism
- To develop informed and responsible citizens
- To promote habits of orderliness and precision
- To develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline and leadership
- To promote a basic understanding of the need for national security
- To develop an understanding and respect for our constitutional democracy
- To promote community service
- To promote an understanding of our military services and in particular, the United States Navy
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The naval science curriculum is divided into four courses as follows:
Naval Science I - Provides the foundation for Unit organization, drill, military bearing, regulations and customs through training and demonstration for first-year cadets
Naval Science II - In addition to the skills learned in Naval Science I, second-year cadets develop an understanding of United States sea power from a maritime history and geographical perspective
Naval Science III - Third-year cadets assist or support the Unit in various levels of leadership while developing an understanding of United States sea power from a strategic and operational perspective.
Naval Science IV - During their fourth year in the program, cadets are expected to provide Unit leadership and will develop their understanding of leadership through a series of articles written on the topic by senior military and government figures.
All cadets will be expected to learn and demonstrate respect for the Unit’s structure and chain of command. They will also be expected to conform to uniform and grooming standards outlined in the Cadet Field Manual. Those who plan to participate on drill, marksmanship, orienteering, physical fitness, and any related teams will be required to provide a current (no more than a year-old) copy of their sports physical.
NAVAL SCIENCE TIME ALLOCATION
Classroom: 3 days per week (Usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – adjusted for first year cadets as required to provide instruction in basic military courtesies and military drill
Close Order Drill/Physical Fitness: 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday)
Uniform Day: 1 day a week (Wednesday and uniform must be worn all day).
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
Personnel
- Commander (CDR) Dan Pacheco, Senior Naval Science Instructor
- Chief Patricia Schipp
- Petty Officer Nate Kinard
Rooms
- 103
- 105
- 157
Contact Information:
Commander (CDR) Dan Pacheco
Phone: (847) 578-7400,
Ext. 175 (rooms 103 & 105),
Ext 234 (room 157)
Materials: Books and Uniforms are provided.