Comprehensive NJROTC and U.S. Government Key Terms and Historical Figures

LT. Edgar R. Stevens

The 'brainchild' of the JROTC program was LT. Edgar R. Stevens in 1911.

National Defense Act of 1916

Founded the JROTC Program.

First JROTC program

Was at Leavenworth High School in 1917.

First NJROTC program

Began in 1966.

Instill

To introduce by gradual persistent efforts.

Apathy

A lack of feeling or emotion.

Four Behaviors that detract from the Navy Core Values

Hazing, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Fraternization.

LATAR

Learn, Adopt, Think, Act, Reevaluate.

Maritime

Relating to the sea.

Seamanship

Skill in navigating a boat or ship.

Buoyancy

A tendency or ability to stay afloat in the water.

Alfred Thayer Mahan

Believed sea power was crucial to success in international politics.

Protocol

A special form of ceremony and etiquette.

Merchant Marines Unlicensed Apprentice Program

Takes 16-18 months.

Meticulous

Extremely careful and precise ('attention to detail').

E-3 enlistment

If you have three years of NJROTC training, you can instantly enlist as an E-3.

Aptitude

An inherent ability or talent.

Ability

The mental or physical power to do certain things.

Midshipman

What cadets at the US Naval Academy or NROTC programs are called.

Naval Academy

There are 18 majors at the Naval Academy.

Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS)

Located in Newport, Rhode Island and is 10-months long.

ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

Congressman/Senators

Can have 5 students at the USAFA, USNA, and USMA across all class years each year.

Nuclear Power School

Located in Charleston, South Carolina where submarine officers endure extensive training and studying.

OK4R and PQRST

Study acronyms.

Four types of listening

Passive, competitive, active, and reflective.

Constituted Authority

Power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior exercised by a lawfully elected body.

Three ways to become an American citizen

Birth, Naturalization, or by act of Congress.

Alexis de Tocqueville

A French man who was impressed by the opportunity he found in America.

Providence

The care, guardianship, and control exercised by a deity.

Classical Republicanism

A theory that says the best government promotes the common welfare of all instead of one class.

Civic Virtue

The dedication of citizens to the common good.

Established Religion

A religion supported by the state through tax money.

Judeo-Christian

Describes beliefs rooted in Judaism and Christianity.

Private Morality

Principles of virtue as expressed in Judeo-Christian teachings.

James Madison

Known as the 'Father of the Constitution.'

Separation of Powers

Division of government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Preamble

The introduction of the Declaration of Independence.

Divine Right

A responsibility given by a divine being that is beyond question of humanity.

Unalienable Rights

Incapable of being taken away.

James Madison's Virginia Plan

Strong central government with 3 branches, representatives based off population.

New Jersey Plan

Authored by William Patterson, desired equal representation in Congress.

Levy

Impose or collect (a tax).

Roger Sherman

Created The Great Compromise.

Amendment 1

Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly.

Amendment 2

Right to bear arms.

Amendment 3

Quartering of soldiers.

Amendment 4

Search and arrest.

Amendment 5

Rights in criminal cases.

Amendment 6

Right to a fair trial.

Amendment 7

Rights in civil cases.

Amendment 8

Unreasonable punishment.

Amendment 9

Rights retained by the People.

Amendment 10

States' rights.

Indictment

A written statement charging someone with a crime or other offense.

Enumerate

To list, or to specify individually.

National Security Council (NSC)

Consists of 5 individuals: the President, VP, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of Defense.

The Pentagon

Houses the Department of Defense.

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Consists of 4 individuals: the Army Chief of Staff, Air Force Chief of Staff, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Chief of Naval Operations.

CNO

Responsible for two main parts of the Navy: shore establishment and operating forces.

6th Fleet

Mediterranean Sea.

5th Fleet

Bahrain/Arabian Gulf.

3rd Fleet

San Diego.

7th Fleet

Yokosuka, Japan.

United States Special Operations Command

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Military Sealift Command

Brings equipment, fuel, supplies, etc.

Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OTEF)

Inspects ships.

Coast Guard

During wartime, is part of the Navy; during peacetime, part of the Department of Homeland Security.

Coast Guard interdicts

Blocks the passage of illegal drug trafficking.

Army's birthday

14 June 1775 (oldest branch)

Space Force's birthday

20 December 2019

Active-Duty Forces by sheer numbers

Space Force = 6,400, Coast Guard = 40,000, Marine Corps = 180,000, Air Force = 329,000, Navy = 341,000, Army = 480,000

Followership

Displaying attitudes and actions that help a leader succeed

Types of Followers

Effective (support unit's goals) and Alienated (critical of everything)

Qualities of a Good Follower

Loyal, Smart, Initiative and Common Sense

Readiness Factors of Followers

Ability, Willingness, and Confidence

Situational Leadership

Leadership model based on the concept that there is no best way to teach/lead people

Four Leadership Styles

Participating, Delegating, Telling, Selling

Six Traits of An Effective Leader

Selflessness, Loyalty, Integrity, Commitment, Energy, Decisiveness

Tact

Ability to deal with others in a respectful manner

Company

150 cadets

Battalion

150 or more cadets

Regiment

300 or more cadets

Motivation

The inner force that drives people to act

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Actualization

Types of Motivation

Intrinsic (internal) and Extrinsic (external)

Mentor

An individual with advanced experience who is committed to giving support to a less experienced person

Protégé

A less experienced person who benefits from a mentor's guidance

Personal dignity

The internal strength that helps people feel valued

Tolerance

Means respect for people's differences

Prejudice

The exact opposite of tolerance - you are judgemental

Discrimination

A subset of having prejudice against a certain group

Conflict handling choices

Fight or Flight

Rationalization

Hiding one's true motivations with false explanations

Projection

The act of falsely attributing to others one's own unacceptable feelings

Affiliation Need

A desire to be and feel a part of a group

Tone

Refers to the degree of muscle firmness or tension

Heart pumping rate at rest

5-6 quarts of blood per minute

Heart pumping rate while exercising

20-25 quarts of blood per minute

Flexibility

The ability to use a muscle throughout its entire range of motion