Navy Junior ROTC Creed & CORE VALUES
These ideals are the keystone of our program; the Navy Junior ROTC Creed and Core Values
form our NJROTC program. All cadets should endeavor to uphold these principles and lead
their peers by their example. The Naval Science One Recruits are required to memorize the
creed, Core Values and Honor Code and recite them upon request from faculty members and
senior cadets.
“I am a Navy Junior ROTC Cadet. I strive to promote patriotism and to
become an informed and responsible citizen. I respect those in position of
authority. I support those who have defended freedom and democracy around
the world. I proudly embrace the Navy’s Core Values of HONOR, COURAGE
AND COMMITMENT. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment
of all.”
The Core Values of Navy JROTC:
Honor
I am accountable for my personal behavior.
I will be mindful of the privilege I have to serve my fellow cadets.
Courage
This value gives me the moral and mental strength to do what is right, with confidence
and resolution, even in the face of personal adversity.
Commitment
The day to day duty of every cadet in NJROTC is to join together as a team and to
improve the quality of our academy, our fellow cadets, and ourselves.
BEING AN NJROTC CADET
Throughout their time at Crete-Monee High School, cadets will be held to the following standards.
1. Maintain a passing grade in Naval Science
2. Be on time to ALL classes with an 85% or better average
3. Have a 90% or better attendance rate
4. Maintain a proper uniform wear on Wednesdays 85% of the time
5. Be able to recite and memorize the NJROTC Creed, Core Values and the Honor Code
6. Have no in or out of school suspensions
7. Act respectfully to yourself, your fellow students and the staff at CMHS
Promotion of NJROTC Rank
As your time at Crete-Monee High Schools grows, you become eligible for promotion in rank in the NJROTC unit. For each rank there are specific requirements for advancement, all of which must be met in order to be promoted. The specific requirements under each rank can be completed in any order; however, you must follow the ranks in order. All promotions are approved by the Naval Science Instructor. Cadets transferring from other military academies and other JROTC programs will appear before a board to determine their appropriate rank.
Courses
NAVY NATIONAL DEFENSE CADET CORPS
(NNDCC): NAVAL SCIENCE I
Length: Year
Credit: 1 credit hour
Year: 9-12
Course Description:
Naval Science 1 introduces students to the meaning
of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the
value of scholarship in attaining life goals; promotes
an awareness of the importance of a healthy
lifestyle, including physical fitness, a proper diet,
and controlling stress; drug awareness; provides
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.
NAVY NATIONAL DEFENSE CADET CORPS
(NNDCC): NAVAL SCIENCE II
Length: Year
Credit: 1 credit hour
Year: 10-12
Course Description:
This course builds 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