Established by the congress of the United States in 1964, the Naval Junior Reserve Officers'Training Corps (NJROTC) Program teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, and skills. The main obiectives of this elective program are to promote patriotism, develop informed and responsible citizens, promote habits of orderliness and precision, develop respect for constituted authority, and develop a high degree of personal honor, individual discipline, and self-reliance.

The program includes classroom study in the areas of leadership, sea power, Navalship, Naval history ETC.. In addition, physical fitness, personal appearance and good grooming habits, respectful conduct, and leadership training are stressed. Those who enroll in a Naval Science course join a Unit, and agree to wear the Navy uniform and comply with the standards of academic performance and personal conduct required of NJROTC Cadets. All textbooks, regular uniforms, and training equipment are provided by the Navy at no cost to the student.