Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS CHARLIE COMPANY CAIRO HIGH SCHOOL CAIRO, GA 39828

SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME/COURSE CODE: Naval Science II TEACHER: LCDR Alex Baker LEVEL: 10, 11 & 12 TEACHER EMAIL: [email protected] http://cairo.gch.schoolinsites.com – click “NJROTC” for calendar of events, class schedules and pictures.

ROOM NUMBER: NJROTC Building PREREQUISITE: Naval Science I

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Naval Science II is an intermediate course, which covers naval history from ancient times to the current war on terror. Other topics include leadership, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, maritime geography, and physical science. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The NJROTC program provides an opportunity for secondary school students to learn about their personal obligations as American citizens. The basic objectives of the program are to develop leadership, citizenship, self-discipline, character, respect for authority, an interest in the military services, and an understanding of the basic elements and requirements of national security. These objectives are met using the academic curriculum, close order drill (marching), training, physical fitness, uniform inspections, community service, and field trips.

TEXTBOOKS: Naval Science II (Maritime History and Nautical Sciences), Hobbs, 2nd Edition NJROTC Cadet Field Manual (CFM), August 2005 Naval Science II, Hobbs, 4th Edition Note: (Books are provided by the Navy, and lost or damaged books will be replaced at replacement costs.)

SUPPLIES: Uniforms (Provided) Students must provide black shoe polish, clean plain White Crew Neck T-shirts, and black socks. Physical Fitness Gear (T-shirt, shorts) will be issued upon student paying the NJROTC activity fee of $25.00. Pens, pencils, and paper as required.

POLICIES: Cadets and Parents sign a cadet standards agreement which lists guidelines and policies for cadets. Cadets will also be provided a list of NJROTC Classroom Rules during the first week of class. For other questions cadets should refer to the NJROTC Cadet Field Manual.

Plagiarism is taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own. Because this offense is severe, the penalties are severe. The least consequence is a failing grade on the work. Another possible penalty is referral to the administration for action, or removal from consideration for any future leadership position within the NJROTC Unit. Please do your own work, and you'll never have to worry about these consequences.

GRADING: The Naval Science II Curriculum is broken down into two areas: Academics - (60% of the semester grade) Leadership/Participation - (40% of the semester grade) (Overall Final Course Grade- 40% 1st Sem. / 40% 2nd Sem. / 20% Course Final Exam) Tests ...... 30% *Personnel Inspections...... 20% Homework /Notebook...…...10% *Physical Training (PT) ………………20% Quizzes……………...... 10% *Includes active participation Class Participation & Military Bearing....10%

GRADING: (Continued) Area Graded Item Frequency Scale Grades/9 wks Grades/Sem L Participation Daily/Weekly Pass/Fail 8 – 16 16 - 30 L Personnel Inspection (PI) Weekly 0 – 40(x2) 8*- 9*# 16-18 L Drill Bi-Weekly 0 - 100% 2 – 4 4-8 A Homework / Notebook Various p/f 0 - 100% 5 – 8 10 - 16 A Quizzes Various 0 - 100% 2 - 4 4 - 8 A Tests Various 0 - 100% 3 - 5 6 - 10** L Physical Fitness Bi- Weekly* 0 – 40(X2) 12 - 16 24-32 A Projects Yearly 0 - 100% 1 - 2 A Semester Tests Semester 0 - 100% 1 A Course Final Exam End of Yr. 0- 100% 1 * The number of PI grades will depend on the date of uniform issue # Every Wednesday will be uniform day unless otherwise noted. 3 or more days not wearing uniform will result in failure of the course. ** Test on units (chapters) will be based on completing all units for the year NOTE: Course work items which are mandatory (i.e. oral/written reports, projects, personnel inspection and physical fitness participation) must be completed. Failure may result in no credit given for the Naval Science Elective.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS (ATTENDANCE) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES AFFECT CLASS GRADES AS FOLLOWS UNEXCUSED ABSENCES GRADE 9-12 No grade higher than B 13-17 No grade higher than C 18 or more No credit granted MAJOR UNITS AND PROJECTS

Course Outline NAVAL SCIENCE II August… NJROTC Program Review Sept. Maritime History NJROTC Leadership (Ch.1-3) (Chap. 1-4)

October…Maritime History (Chap. 5-8) Nov. Maritime History (Chap. 9 -11)

Dec. ……. Nautical Sciences Jan. Nautical Sciences Unit 1 Maritime Geography Unit 3 Meteorology Unit 2 Oceanography

Feb. …….. Nautical Sciences Mar. Nautical Sciences Unit 4 Astronomy Unit 4 Astronomy Unit 5 Physical Science

Apr. ………Nautical Sciences May Final Exams/End of Year Unit 5 Physical Science Review/Uniform/Book Return

* EVERY WEEK: PERSONNEL INSPECTIONS, DRILL, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND PHYSICAL TRAINING