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WELCOME TO THE
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
NJROTC UNIT
The NJROTC program at Bowie High School is
available to students from their freshman through
senior years. The NJROTC program teaches selfdiscipline, self-confidence, promotes citizenship,
an ability to lead and motivate others and builds a
well-rounded character. The Naval Science
curriculum at Bowie High School is a four-year
program. It consists of a minimum of 180 class
periods per year of formal classroom training
supplemented by ship training cruises, orientation
visits and field trips to various naval activities to
enhance classroom studies.
Who benefits from NJROTC? Your son or
daughter. Like most young adults, cadets strive
to prepare themselves for the future. NJROTC
can help students who are competing for either an
ROTC scholarship or an appointment to the
Naval Academy or to other service academies.
The Navy provides all books, drill equipment and
uniforms.
NJROTC PROGRAM BENEFITS
For actively participating cadets, probably the
greatest benefit is growth and development into
better, informed, more responsible citizens.
Cadets receive one elective credit for each year of
Naval Science completed. Cadets must have
successfully completed the previous year of
Naval Science to receive Tech Ed or Advanced
Tech Ed credits.
Subject credits could affect the following:
 Enlistment at Advanced Pay Grade
 Naval Academy Nomination
 NROTC Scholarship
 Other Service Academy
Appointments/ROTC Scholarships
CURRICULUM
The NJROTC school week is normally divided
into academic study with classroom work and
outside Close-Order and Manual-of-Arms Drill,
physical fitness training and testing, visiting
instructors, field trips and other-than-routine
classroom work.
The Naval Science classes are largely an
extension of science, social studies, history and
mathematics with naval applications.
Uniforms are to be worn on designated
uniform days unless otherwise scheduled
in the Plan of the Week.
NJROTC TEAMS/ACTIVITIES
The key to success in Bowie’s NJROTC program
is involvement in activities. There are several
ways for cadets to become involved in the unit:
 Drill Team – made up of cadets
who are interested in the sharpness
and precision developed by close
order drill and the Manual of Arms.
 Color Guard – consists of four to
seven cadets that are expected to
present the Colors at various
school
and local events.
 Academic Team – made up
of cadets who are particularly
interested in academic
achievement and who are
willing to work hard to
represent the Unit in
NJROTC competitive postal
exams.
Athletic Team – made up of
cadets who are athletically
oriented and are willing to work
hard to become more
physically fit and conditioned to
represent the Unit in
competitive Field Days
throughout the United States.
Community Service –
available to cadets who wish
to assist in various community
activities such as Christmas in
April and SHARE.
Training and Education
Opportunities – consist of
activities such as mini-boot
camps, COLP, Leadership
Academy, Boys/Girls State, 8th
grade orientation.
 Orienteering – Outdoor
activity designed to boost a
Cadet’s understanding of land
navigation.
Participation in events
and activities are
important in earning
ribbons, awards and
scholarships
PROMOTION AND
ADVANCEMENT
Advancement in rate and rank in the NJROTC
Unit is based upon demonstrated performance.
Students start as Seaman Recruits and each
individual has the opportunity to advance to
the rank of Cadet Commander and the position
of Unit Commanding Officer. Basic standards
for promotion & advancement are:
 Attendance
 Physical Condition
 Respect of Authority
 Minimum 2.0 GPA with no failing
grades
 Passing Grade on Assessment
Tests
The specific criteria for promotions and
advancements are contained in the Cadet
Advancement/Promotion Manual.
AWARDS AND CEREMONIES
Cadets will be able to earn various awards and
participate in many ceremonies throughout the
school year.
Awards consist of ribbons, cords, medals and
NJROTC letters.
Each year a new cadet staff is appointed
consisting of the new Commanding Officer
(CO), Executive Officer (XO), and
Operations Officer (Ops). The Change of
Command ceremony is held each year a few
weeks before the end of the school year.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
The NJROTC Boosters Club is a group of
parents and guardians organized to help the
Cadet program. The Booster Club raises
money to assist with tuition for cadets to
attend the Cadet Officer Leadership Program,
mini boot camp, and drill meets and other
unit needs. In addition, the Booster Club
selects graduating seniors to receive
scholarships.
A potluck dinner is normally held each
quarter. Immediate family member of Cadets
are encouraged to attend. The dinners are a
great way to get to know each other and to
show support for the unit. In addition, the
cadets are presented with unit awards. The
Boosters Club meets once a month. This
information will be posted on the Boosters
Yahoo Email. Membership is open to
anyone wanting to assist in supporting Cadets
with a rewarding NJROTC experience.
Ceremonies include morning and evening
Colors, battalion parades, laying of wreaths
and presenting the Colors at various
community events and school athletic events.
The Unit undergoes an annual inspection
conducted by the NJROTC Area 5 Manager or
his/her representative. The inspection plays an
important part in the national selection process
for Distinguished Unit designation.
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC
15200 Annapolis Road
Bowie, Maryland 20715
Phone: (301) 805-2600
Email: [email protected]
Parent Information
Bowie High School
Navy Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps
NJROTC Program