The Linganore NJROTC program aims to instill citizenship, service, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in students. It provides a curriculum across four years that includes academics, uniform/military, fitness, and followerhip to leadership. Students participate in drill teams, trips, and have opportunities for scholarships. The only challenges are that non-district students must apply for transfer or take the one class daily at Linganore High School.
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- MISSION -
“Instill in students the value
of citizenship, service to the
United States, personal
responsibility, and a sense of
accomplishment."
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WHY?
(Why take Naval Science)
• Instructors were Previous JROTC
cadets and retired military
• They are Role models for teaching:
• Self-confidence
• Teamwork
• Navy Core Values
• (Honor, Courage, Commitment)
WHY?
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Cadet Ensign
Henry Lane
Ross S. Sterling H.S.
– Houston, TX –
1970
Cadet Captain
Mike Rodrigues
Eldorado H.S.
– Albuquerque, NM -
1987
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WHAT?
(What are the elements of the program?)
• Classroom Courses?
• Events?
• Trips?
• Teams?
yes!
All of the above
WHY?
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HOW?
WHAT?
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NS1 NS2 NS3 NS4
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FOLLOWERSHIP to
LEADERSHIP
ACADEMICS UNIFORM/MILITARY FITNESS
Walk Run Fly Lead
The weekly curriculum includes three primary elements:
The next few slides will break these elements down for each course.
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NAVAL SCIENCE 1
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UNIFORM / MILITARY
NJROTC / NAVY UNIFORM DRILL & CEREMONIES
• Uniforms
Initial issue
Wear & care
Components
• Navy Ratings
• Navy Rate & Rank structure
• NJROTC Advancement
• Marching
• Manual of arms
• Color Guard
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NAVAL SCIENCE 1
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PHYSICAL FITNESS
CADET FITNESS CHALLENGE GROUP / TEAM ACTIVITIES
• Pushups
• Curlups
• 1-mile run
• Logbook
• Warm-up
• Stretching
• Group calisthenics
• Components of fitness
• Team sports
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NAVAL SCIENCE 1
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ACADEMICS
NAVAL KNOWLEDGE NAVAL SKILLS
• NJROTC Program
• U.S. Navy
Terminology
Ships
Aircraft
Facilities
• Followership
• Orienteering
• First Aid & CPR
• NJROTC marksmanship
• Basic knots
The NS-1 course theme will focus general
military knowledge.
10. ACADEMIC
NAVAL KNOWLEDGE NAVAL SKILLS MARITIME HISTORY SCIENCE
• Surface Ships
• Ship construction
• Damage control
• Submarines
• Advanced knots
• Advanced
navigation
• Rules of the road
• Maneuvering
boards
• Foundation
• American
Revolution
• WWI
• WWII
• Oceanography
• Buoyancy
• Propulsion
• Gas laws
NAVAL SCIENCE 2
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http://www.seaperch.org
The NS-2 course theme will focus on ships.
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NAVAL SCIENCE 3
OVERVIEW - CURRICULUM - OPPORTUNITIES - CHALLENGES - SUMMARY
ACADEMIC
NAVAL KNOWLEDGE NAVAL SKILLS MARITIME HISTORY SCIENCE
• Air & Space
Naval aircraft
Naval
helicopters
Naval
weapons
• Flight navigation
• Unit leadership
• Sea Power
• Naval History
Korea
Vietnam
Cold war Era
1990’s &
Beyond
• Aerodynamics
• Meteorology II
• Astronomy
The NS-3 course theme will focus on aviation.
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NAVAL SCIENCE 4
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ACADEMIC
KNOWLEDGE NAVAL SKILLS (Instructor Assistant)
• Financial management
• Leadership
• Unit project
• Followership
• Orienteering
• Uniforms / Drill & Ceremonies
• First Aid & CPR
• NJROTC marksmanship
• Basic knots
The NS-4 course theme will focus on leadership.
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DRILL RIFLE
ORIENTEERING
& FITNESS
ACADEMIC
TEAMS
ORIENTATION
TRIPS
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIPS
NJROTC teams are competitive, and practice outside school hours
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TEAMS TRIPS & EVENTS
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIPS
We conduct a wide variety of field trips throughout the school year.
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TEAMS TRIPS & EVENTS
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIPS
2-3 DAY
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Norfolk, VA
Quantico, VA
New York, NY
5-6 DAY
_____________
Lejeune, NC
Charleston, SC
Pensacola, FL
Great Lakes, IL
1 DAY
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Washington, D.C.
Annapolis, MD
Patuxent River, MD
Indian Head, MD
We plan to conduct major out of area trip for spring break.
Each summer, we hold a week long “mini-boot” camp:
http://www.linganorenjrotc.com/basic-leadership-training-camp.html
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TEAMS TRIPS & EVENTS
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIPS
A fully engaged NJROTC cadet will have enhanced opportunities to
earn college ROTC scholarships, Naval Academy appointments, or
early promotions (if enlisting).
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Not in Linganore’s district? You have two options.
Option 1: Apply to FCPS for an out of district transfer and attend LHS full time.
Applications can be obtained at any FCPS school office.
Option 2: Register with your current guidance counselor to attend one period of
Naval Science at LHS each day. Depending on you home location, this
option my require you to loose and additional period for travel time.
At present, FCPS does not provide transportation to LHS for NJROTC.
SOUND’S GREAT…WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
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