RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTION 3120.1B

Subj:NJROTC REGULATIONS

Encl: (1) AdmiralArthurW.RadfordHigh School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Regulations

1.Purpose.To promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct of the NJROTC program at RadfordHigh School, supplementing those contained in DoD Instruction 1205.13, OPNAVINST 1533.5 seriesand NSTC M-5761.1.

2.Cancellation. RHSINST 3120.1A

3.Background.These regulations provide direction and guidance for cadets enrolled in the NJROTC program at RadfordHigh School. They supplement, clarify and in some cases modify for local use, the guidance given by the Navy for the administration of NJROTC units.

Paul D. Cavallaro, MMCM(SS), USN (Ret.)

Naval Science Instructor (NSI)

APPROVED:LtCol Paul R. Fields, USMC (Ret.)

Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI)

APPROVED:James L. Sunday

Principal, AdmiralArthurW.RadfordHigh School

DISTRIBUTION:AllRadfordHigh School Cadets

RadfordHigh School Principal

RadfordHigh School Counselors

NJROTC Area Thirteen Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION – THE NJROTC PROGRAM

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT

101. General

102. Conduct in School

103. NJROTC General Rules of Conduct

CHAPTER 2 – UNIFORM WEAR AND MILITARY ETIQUETTE

201. General

202. Rules of Conduct in Uniform

203. When to Wear the Uniform

204. Consequences of Not Wearing the Uniform

205. Borrowing or Lending Uniform Items

206. Exchanging or Replacement of Uniform Items

207. Formal Uniform Inspection

208. Cover Wear

209. Saluting

CHAPTER 3 – ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

301. General

302. Determining Eligibility

303. Ineligible

304. Academic Help

CHAPTER 4 – RANKS AND PROMOTION

401. General

402. Promotion Path

403. Minimum Academic Performance

404. Minimum Promotion Status Each Year of NJROTC

CHAPTER 5 – UNIT ORGANIZATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

501. General

502. Position Assignment

503. Duties and Responsibilities Not Covered

504. Evaluations

505. Battalion Commanding Officer

506. Battalion Executive Officer

507. Battalion Master Chief Petty Officer

508. Administration Officer

509. Operations Officer

510. Supply Officer

511. Company Commander

512. Platoon Commander

513. Public Affairs Officer

514. First Lieutenant

515. Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer

516. Athletics Officer

517. Academic Team Coordinator

518. Armed Drill Team, Unarmed Drill Team and Color Guard Commanders

519. Ordnance Officer

APPENDICES

1 – RADFORD NJROTC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

2 – CADET PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM

3 – UNIFORM ITEM ISSUE REQUEST FORM

4 – NJROTC SUGGESTION FORM

5 – QUALIFICATION SHEET FOR PROMOTION

6 – UNIFORM INSPECTION SHEETS

7 – AFTER ACTION REPORT FORMS

INTRODUCTION – THE NJROTC PROGRAM

I.General

  1. The Reserve Officers Vitalization Act of 1964 authorized Junior ROTC Units for all military services (Public Law 88-647 of 13 October 1964 – Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 102). Department of Defense Directive 1205.13, 16 June 1982, requires the military service secretaries to “Sponsor and conduct a Junior ROTC program”. Each of the services currently supports active programs in schools across the country and overseas.
  2. The U.S. Navy has Navy Junior ROTC (NJROTC) programs in 573 schools across the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Guam and Europe. The Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (CNETC), with headquarters in Pensacola, Florida, is assigned overall responsibility for the program for the Secretary of the Navy. The Naval Education and Training Command administers the program through numerous Area Managers, each responsible for the supervision of numerous school programs in their geographic area of responsibility. RadfordHigh School is in Area Thirteen, headquartered in Marysville, Washington.
  3. A student has no military obligation of any kind as a cadet in Navy Junior ROTC. However, there are benefits for those interested in military service after high school.

II.Instructors

  1. NJROTC teachers are retired officers and enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, who the U.S. Navy certified for employment as Naval Science Instructors. The local school district employs Naval Science Instructors and compensates them through a combination of local school funding and funds allotted by the U.S. Navy for the NJROTC program. The Senior Naval Science Instructor and all Naval Science Instructors are regular faculty members of the school where they work and are only indirectly affiliated with the U.S. Navy.

III.Instruction and Credit Awarded

  1. NJROTC Naval Science courses carry elective credit toward graduation from RadfordHigh School.

NAVAL SCIENCE 1

PURPOSE: To introduce students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals; promote an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including physical fitness, a proper diet, and controlling stress; drug awareness; provide the principles of health and first aid, geography and survival skills and an overview of Naval ships and aircraft. These elements are pursued at the fundamental level.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes introduction to the NJROTC program; introduction to Leadership, Citizenship and the American Government; introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid to include diet, exercise and drug awareness, introduction to Geography, Orienteering, Survival and Map Reading Skills; Financial Skills and introduction to the U. S. Navy.

NAVAL SCIENCE 2

PURPOSE: To build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science 1, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership, and to introduce cadets to the technical areas of naval science and the role of the U. S. Navy in maritime history and the vital importance of the world’s oceans to the continued well-being of the United States.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction into Leadership; introduction to Maritime History, including the American Revolution, Civil War, the rise of the U. S. to world power status, World Wars 1 and 2, the Cold War Era and the 1990s and Beyond; introduction to Nautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.

NAVAL SCIENCE 3

PURPOSE: Broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, and the importance of sea power and national security. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of naval ships and aircraft and an introduction to marine navigation and seamanship.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes instruction in Sea Power and National Security, Naval Operations and Support Functions, Military Law, and International Law and the Sea. Provides introduction to Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization and Watch Standing, Basic Seamanship, Marine Navigation, and Naval Weapons and Aircraft. Ongoing instruction in leadership, citizenship and discipline. Students are provided access to ACT/SAT prep courses.

NAVAL SCIENCE 4

PURPOSE: Focused primarily on practical leadership techniques and implementation. The intent is to assist seniors in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success throughout the year. Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets. Seniors are mentored/guided in their preparation for life after high school to include college preparation, scholarship applications, and the variety of choices that are available to them.

COURSE CONTENT: Includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. Students are provided guidance in selecting a college and pursuing available scholarships, and mentoring in establishing long range life goals.

Leadership Academies are available as an adjunct to the basic program of instruction. Leadership Academies are conducted periodically each summer to emphasize and enhance the goals listed below. One of the most successful and sought after is the Hawaii Leadership Academy (HLA). There are additional Leadership Academies, such as the Northwest Leadership Academy (NWLA), most recently held in Tampa, FL. The Academies are not a vacation. Cadets must meet rigorous personal and physical standards and will be in a controlled learning environment 24 hours a day. The selection criteria include leadership potential, attitude, physical fitness, academic ability, health and ability to complete the training. The daily schedule is regimented with little time for recreation. Academy graduates are presented with a silver cord for wear on their uniform, signifying their accomplishment.

IV.Supplies, Uniforms and Costs

  1. The unit supplies course materials and uniforms, but required personal items such as pencils, paper, socks, t-shirts, and uniform upkeep are the responsibility of the cadet.
  2. A complete Navy Service Uniform (“chocolate chip uniform”) is provided on a loan basis to each cadet, and is required to be worn once a week, normally on Monday, unless otherwise directed by the SNSI or NSI. Students must always wear the uniform correctly, as described in this instruction and in the Cadet Field Manual. The uniform must be in good condition when returned upon completion of cadet enrollment. The uniforms must be professionally dry cleaned when returned to NJROTC.
  3. In recognition of competition and participation efforts by the cadet, the Senior Naval Science Instructor occasionally authorizes an alternate uniform on uniform days. This alternate uniform consists of khaki uniform trousers/slacks (provided by the unit), and a unit polo shirt and ball cap. The polo shirt and ball cap may be purchased by the cadets, but will not be required. However, if such uniform is authorized and a cadet has not purchased the polo shirt and ball cap, he/she will be required to wear the chocolate chip uniform.

V.Enrollment Benefits

  1. For students interested in obtaining fully paid college scholarships, NJROTC has been successful each year in helping students obtain ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments from all services. Scholarships worth up to $100,000 each, and service academy appointments worth up to $400,000 each are available to qualified Radford High School NJROTC students. Each year the Senior Naval Science Instructor can nominate students to compete for Navy ROTC and service academy openings. All military services give one or two pay grade advanced standing for cadets who enlist after successfully completing at least three years of NJROTC.

VI.Activities

  1. The NJROTC unit supports a wide range of activities, with the exact number depending on the interests of the cadets. Each activity is open to any cadet in good standing who wants to take part. A cadet may get started with most teams at any time during the year. Activities usually available during the year include:
  2. Academic Team
  3. Athletic Team
  4. Field Operations & Excursions (FOX) Team
  5. Color Guard
  6. Regulation and Exhibition Drill Teams (with & without arms)
  7. Public Affairs (Webpage, Social Media, Yearbook, Newsletter)
  8. Various social and community events

You decide which of these extracurricular groups and activities you want to take part in based on your interest and how much time you can spend in participating. Most students take part in at least one the listed activities, but this is not required. However, participation in three events (community service, unit service, etc) per cadet, per academic quarter, is required and makes up a significant part of a cadets academic grade and advancement eligibility.

VII.Advancement and Awards

  1. NJROTC is the one course at RadfordHigh School that has formal instruction in leadership. Students practice what they learn by running their extracurricular groups and being in charge of many aspects of the NJROTC program. This opportunity to be “in charge” is achieved over time through participation and hard work. Cadet rate or rank, patterned after the U.S. Navy, is awarded based on evaluated achievement, conduct, participation and the requirements of the unit. Increased responsibility results in advancement.
  2. There are a large number of awards that are given for participation and achievement in NJROTC. Some awards are presented by the unit, some are given by the school, and others are given by local civic and patriotic groups. All awards are available for everyone to seek. Involvement and personal effort are the main requirements.

VIII.Enrollment Requirements

  1. The general requirements for initial and continued enrollment in NJROTC are:
  1. Good conduct
  2. Satisfactory grades (C or higher)
  3. Physically able to take PE at RadfordHigh School
  4. Willingness to meet the grooming standards and to wear the uniform properly and at required times

IX.Suggestions

  1. The NJROTC program is constantly changing and improving. Part of that process is brought about by the suggestions of cadets. If a cadet has a suggestion that will benefit the Cadet Battalion or improve unit policies/procedures, he/she should fill out the form in Appendix 4 and submit it to the Battalion Master Chief. A cadet committee, the cadet staff and the instructors will evaluate the suggestion. They will inform the cadet of the outcome at the earliest possible time.

X.Dropping the Course

  1. The school recognizes that NJROTC is a challenging experience and it is difficult for students to know in advance whether NJROTC is for them. A student who wants to drop NJROTC should make this decision no later than the second week of the semester in order to ensure credit is eligible to be awarded in the new class. Counselors will normally make schedule changes for NJROTC students only with the approval of parents and the Senior Naval Science Instructor. A student wishing to drop NJROTC for any reason should let the Senior Naval Science Instructor know immediately. Upon approval of the request, all NJROTC uniform items and textbooks must be returned.

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT

101.General NJROTC cadets hold a unique place among students at RadfordHigh School. They are easily identified as belonging to a group that stands for honesty, patriotism and abiding by the rules. Cadets who do not measure up to these ideals will not remain in the unit. NJROTC cadets are expected to learn and to follow the rules of the school and the unit at all times.

  1. Conduct in School. Teachers and administrators at RadfordHigh School form their opinions about the NJROTC program based on the actions of the cadets they observe. The outstanding reputation of the unit is based in part on the outstanding conduct of the cadets, and teachers have come to expect the best from NJROTC. A cadet who is disruptive or causes trouble in another class can expect the teacher or the Vice Principal to contact the Naval Science Instructors for help. If repeated attempts to correct the problem fail, the cadet risks disenrollment from the NJROTC program, possibly without credit. The expected standards of conduct for NJROTC cadets apply at ALL times, not only when in uniform, in Naval Science class, or even on Radford’s campus. Cadets are ambassadors of the program and RadfordHigh School and therefore are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct at all times.

103. NJROTC General Rules of Conduct. It is impossible to provide a complete set of rules that cover all situations. The list of expected or prohibited conduct below is only a guide and not in any way all-inclusive. In general, cadets are expected to be honest, courteous, and respectful individuals at all times. The Radford High School NJROTC Honor Code is:

“A cadet will not lie, cheat nor steal, nor tolerate anyone who does.”

If you have something to say in class, do not talk over or interrupt the teacher/instructor or fellow students. Hold up your hand to be recognized before you speak.

Sit up in your chair and remain attentive and alert. If you are ill, ask for a pass to the nurse’s office. Putting your head down on the desk or closing your eyes to nap in class is prohibited.

Take care of bathroom needs prior to coming to class. Use the time between classes for this purpose.

Chewing gum is prohibited in any NJROTC space and during training at all times. Cadets will remove gum from their mouth before entering NJROTC spaces. Cadets are also not allowed to chew gum in uniform at any time.

The wearing of personal hats is not permitted in NJROTC spaces at any time. Hats must be removed prior to entering any NJROTC spaces.

Excessively loud or boisterous activity is not permitted in NJROTC spaces. Repeated violators will be asked to leave and may lose NJROTC privileges.

Cadets are authorized to use the NJROTC office for official business. The office space is not to be used for personal conversations, as a lounge, or as a storage area for personal items, uniforms or school materials.

Personal gear is not left in any NJROTC space, including the staff area, without permission of the SNSI/NSI. The NJROTC department will not be responsible for any personal belongings.