Curtis High School NJROTC
          Viking Company
         Best in the Nation 

The Purpose of Curtis High School NJROTC is

to instill in each cadet: 
     * Value
     * Service to the United States  

     * Personal responsiblity

     * A sense of accomplishment

  

This program gives cadets a chance to :

     * Learn how to do the right thing

     * Accomplish goals

     * Guide others to do the same

  

CHS NJROTC gives an experience in leadership that is unparalleled in any other high school activity. No matter where any cadet goes after graduation NJROTC will five it's cadets:

     * Self-confidence

     * Self-discepline

     * Self-motivation

  

The most frequently named benefit by those who have completed the NJROTC program is the opportunity to develop leadership skills. This is accomplished through:

     * Promotion of patriotism

     * Developing informed and responsible citizens

     * Promoting habits of orderliness and precision

     * Developing a high defree of personal honor, self-reliance, self-discipline, and leadership

  

Each of the naval science courses is structured to include opportunities for participation in team activities that include:

     * Armed Drill

     * Unarmed Drill

     * Color Guard

     * Academic

     * Physical Fitness

     * Orienteering

  

These teams competitions can lead to participation at: 

     * Local

     * State

     * Regional

     * National levels

  

The unit also participates in :

     * community servie

     * Socials

     *  Prospects abound for scholarships

     * Eligibility for appointments to any of the service academies

     * Leadership camps

     * Summer training programs