What are the benefits of NJROTC participation?
The NJROTC program motivates and encourages cadets to excel scholastically and pursue a college degree. NJROTC cadets are better behaved, have higher attendance, have higher self-esteem, develop positive life skills, graduate at a higher rate, and are an excellent source of service accessions. The values, principles, and self-discipline taught in NJROTC promote productive, positive behaviors and provide a support structure that is critical in helping cadets avoid negative behaviors such as abuse of drugs and alcohol. NJROTC provides the opportunity for secondary school students to learn the basic elements and need for national security and their personal obligations as Americans. The program enhances the image of the military in the eyes of the community by providing a chance for success to the nation’s youth. While the training is along military lines, it is conducted so as to encourage initiative and individuality, to teach self-control, develop personal character, leadership, respon
