Copyright: 2018

Virginia Assignment Code: NA7913

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: N/A

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: N/A

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, the importance of citizenship, the elements of leadership, the U.S. government, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. Additional instruction includes: the principles of health and first aid, geography, orienteering, map reading skills, survival skills, financial skills, and overview of the U.S. Navy, naval ships and aircraft. The importance and promotion of a healthy lifestyle including physical fitness, proper diet, controlling stress, and drug awareness are pursued at the fundamental level.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, content is taken from the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Field Manual (CFM) (11th Edition, NAVEDTRA 37116-K) and NJROTC Cadet Reference Manual (CRM). Instructors are asked to continue relying heavily on their branch-specific curriculum guides to complement this core set of competencies.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/government-public-administration/navy-jrotc-i/