Course Code: 7913, 7916, 7918, 7919

Co-op: Not available

Duration: 36 weeks

Suggested Grade Levels: 9–12

Prerequisites: None

Offered at Henrico and Varina  High Schools

Navy JROTC  is based on Navy requirements and led by active-duty Navy officers. It introduces 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.

Students are introduced to the JROTC curriculum, and basic U.S. citizenship rights and responsibilities are established and reinforced. Students learn leadership, history, communication techniques, disciplined study habits, management skills, first aid, drug abuse prevention, map reading, physical fitness, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear, and personal appearance guidelines are followed within the leadership lab, drill, and military ceremonies.