Paint Branch High School

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)

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The United States government in 1964 established the United States Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Program. The mission of NJROTC was and is today to promote patriotism, develop responsible citizens, develop respect for authority, promote leadership, promote an understanding of the basic elements and the need for national security, provide information for a possible military career, promote community service, provide a positive alternative to gangs, promote high school completion, and provide incentive to live a healthy and drug free life.

Two retired Veterans instruct the program. The Senior Naval Science Instructor is Lieutenant Calvin Summers USMC/USCG (Ret), and the Naval Science Instructor is Chief Navy Counselor Julian Osborne USN (Ret).

The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes, citizenship and leadership development, as well as seamanship, communications, sea power, naval history, naval weapon systems, oceanography, astronomy, navigation, meteorology, and strategy. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, drill competition, field meets, visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other military training. For active cadets, the greatest benefit is personal growth and development, and the opportunity to realize untapped potential! Currently there are currently 100 cadets for the 2020-2021 school year.

Contact

• Lieutenant Calvin Summers USMC/USCG (Ret): Calvin_Summers@mcpsmd.org
• Chief Petty Officer Julian Osborne (Ret): Julian_H_Osborne@mcpsmd.org

The United States Navy sponsors NJROTC. The Navy free of charge provides all books, equipment and uniforms. NJROTC also provides information for those who wish to join the Armed Services but service in the military is NOT required after completion of the NJROTC curriculum. All NJROTC participants who enlist in the United States Military are instantly promoted upon completion of boot camp. NJROTC participation is also a major help for those who wish to apply to any of the United States Service Academies or a ROTC scholarship. 

Chain of Command

• Cadet Commander: Cadet
    Cadet Executive Officer: 
    Cadet Operations Officers:

  Cadet Supply Officer: Cadets

  Cadet Administrations Officer: Cadet 

  Cadet Company Master Chief: 

  Cadet Public Affairs Officer: Cadet 

  Cadet Training Command Officer: Cadet    

  Cadet Master at Arms: 

NJROTC Field Trips

On Friday, February 10th, 22 cadets from Paint Branch NJROTC took a field trip to Washington D.C. The purpose of the trip was to participate in a mentoring session attended by senior members of the military, government, and executive agencies. The wealth of information provided by the senior officials proved helpful to many of the cadets. Cadets participated in roundtable discussions with people such as Admirals, Generals, and various others. Cadets were mentored and received advice that will help them in their academic endeavours. In addition, many points of contact were established between several cadets and the senior officials who mentored them. As described by Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Krystyn Asheikaa “the mentoring experience provided by the field trip was very useful and I think that I will benefit from it in the long run”. She especially benefitted from the experience due to her having established a point of contact with an NCIS Special Agent which could lead to her receiving an internship with the program later on down the road. Moreover, the experience was an invaluable one to the cadets of Paint Branch NJROTC and will stick with them for years to come.

The PBHS NJROTC unit takes several trips per year. On average, the unit takes five one day field trips to various locations in and around Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C. During these field trips the unit visits various museums, attends military ceremonies, and participates in parades and veterans events. Every Fall, the unit takes a five day trip to the Tidewater, VA area were the cadets have an opportunity to visit various military instillations as well as participate in various military training venues. A trip to Busch Gardens is usually included. These field trips are a major part of the NJROTC curriculum, and give the cadets a chance to actually see and do many of the principals that are taught in class.

• September 22^nd: Annapolis Field Trip

            September 26^th: Annapolis Orienteering Meet

                                   Burtonsville Day Parade

            October 14^th-17^th: Norfolk Field Trip

            October 24^th: Seneca Valley Drill Meet

            October 31^st La Plata Field Meet

            November 6^th: American Veterans Conference Field Trip

            November 7^th: Kennedy Drill Meet

            November 11^th: Veterans Day Field Trip To Arlington/ D.C.

            November 17^th: AMI

            December 5^th: All Area Five Orienteering Meet

            January 9^th: Gaithersburg Drill Meet

            January 30^th Patuxent Drill Meet

            February 6^th: Calvert Drill Meet

            March 19^th: Area 5 Northern Regional Drill/Athletic Meet

            May 30^th: Memorial Day at Arlington/Parade in D.C.

            TBD: Parris Island/Florida Field Trip

NJROTC Color Guard Team

• Color Guard Team Commander: Cadet Ensign Phillip Skibicki
• Assistant Color Guard Commander: Cadet MC/PO Caleb Blaise

The NJROTC Color Guard is made up of a group four people who present the National Colors or the American Flag during the National Anthem at football games, basketball games, wrestling matches, other activities by request, and at competitions around the state. The Color Guard Commander is the National flag bearer. There is also the Unit flag bearer, and right and left rifle bearers. We train every Monday and right before any performance. We would like to have a minimum of 16 students who are qualified to present the color at school and community events. Color Guard is a challenging experience, which helps build discipline and respect for the National Colors. Students who are on the competition Color Guard Team earn Varsity Letters at the end of the school year.

The NJROTC Drill Team 

Drill Commander: Cadet  SC/PO Trevor McDowell

Uniform Personnel Inspection Team Commander: LTC Jenny Ewane

The 2010-2011 season has been the best season for the PBHS NJROTC Drill Team since our inception. For the first time the Drill, Athletic, and Academic Teams qualified for the All Area Five competition. The Drill Team placed third in unarmed exhibition drill and had a strong showing in all other events. That year the Drill Team brought home 17 trophies, which far exceeds prior years results. Bravo Zulu to all Drill Team members for job well done. UPI also placed first at regionals during the 2012-2013 school year. This year, the drill team commanders' goals are: to instill discipline, followership, teach and refine the skills of all cadets drill knowledge, and most importantly: WIN drill meets! So far, the team has attended the Seneca Valley, and JFK drill Meets. The team is always improving and will continue to do so at Osborne park, and Gaithersburg drill meets. The team practices Monday and Wednesday, as well as Thursdays the week of drill meets.

The NJROTC Athletic Team

• Athletic Team Commander: