Navy JROTC Unit

Chaparral High School

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Naval Science One  -  The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the precepts of citizenship, the elements of leadership and team-building, and the value of scholarship in attaining life's goals. Courses of instruction include military drill; physical fitness and health; Navy uniforms, customs, and courtesies; Navy ships; oceanography; navigation; meteorology; small boat seamanship; and shipboard operations. Extracurricular activities include field trips to military bases, sea cruises, social activities, drill team and color guard, mini-boot camp, and community service.

Naval Science Two-   In this course, students will receive advanced leadership training by performing in leadership positions within the NJROTC program. Courses of instruction include U.S. government; citizenship; U.S. history, with an emphasis on the Navy and Marine Corps; international law of the sea; and military justice. Students will lead Naval Science I students in military drill and physical training. Extracurricular activities include field trips to military bases, sea cruises, social activities, drill team and color guard, mini-boot camp, and community service. In addition, selected students will have the opportunity to attend the two-week Leadership Academy at a naval base in San Diego.

Naval Science Three-  In this course, students will be placed in advanced leadership and staff positions within the program to further develop their management and leadership skills. Courses of instruction include Naval operations and communications, and national security, Naval logistics, career planning, and Navy weapons. Extracurricular activities include field trips to military bases, sea cruises, social activities, drill team and color guard, mini-boot camp, and community service. In addition, selected students will have the opportunity to attend the two-week Leadership Academy at a naval base in San Diego.