About N.J.R.O.T.C:
N.J.R.O.T.C. stands for Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. The program
began in 1964 when Congress passed Public Law 88-647, authorizing programs by the
Navy, Air force, Marine Corps, and Army. N.J.R.O.T.C. is under guidance of the
Secretary of the Navy, Administrated by Service Training Command, and funded by
Congress. Naval History
Mission:
"To instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal
responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment." Found in United States Code (USC)
Chapter 102
Naval Science Instructors:
Instructors are retired Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard officers, and enlisted
personnel.
Senior Naval Science Instructor - Captain Migrala
Naval Science Instructor- Gunnery Sergeant Ramirez
Naval Science Curriculum:
Perth Amboy's naval science curriculum consists of a forty-five minute class everyday,
up to four years in length. This class replaces your gym class if joined your freshman
year, or your elective if joined during your sophomore to senior year. Tuesdays and
Thursdays are Uniform Days for naval science 1 cadets; only Thursdays are Uniform
Days for naval science 2 to 4 cadets. Cadets learn from exploring new fields such as
• Military Customs and Courtesies- uniforms, military terms, commands, and
education
• Drills- marching, parades, ceremonies, and personal inspection
• Citizenship- community service, flag
• Leadership- setting and achieving goals, making plans, and taking command
• Maritime History- war at sea, U.S. Navy, strategy and tactics
• Seamanship- ship handling, ship constructing, ship crew, and weather
• Navigation- reading a map, compass, and coordinates, and distances
• Health- human growth and development, hygiene, drug, alcohol, tobacco abuse
• Physical Fitness- eating habits, exercising, heat, stress and dehydration
awareness
• First Aid- basic life support, bleeding, shock, bone and joint injuries, exposure
to temperature extremes, poisoning, emergency transport methods, common
medical emergencies
• Survival- fundamentals of survival in tropical, cold, and water enviroments
Successful leaders adapt their leadership style to meet the situation and use the
style that is appropriate to the occasion and is comfortable for that leader.
Cadet Field Manuel Introduction
Goals:
A) PROMOTE PATRIOTISM
B) DEVELOP INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
C) PROMOTE HABITS OF ORDERLINESS AND PRECISION,
D) DEVELOP A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL HONOR, SELF RELIANCE, SELF
DISCIPLINE, AND LEADERSHIP
E) PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
F) DEVELOP RESPECT FOR AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEED FOR
CONSTITUED AUTHORITY IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
G) PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO LIVE HEALTY AND DRUG FREE LIVES
H) DEVELOP LEADER POTENTIAL
I) PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION
J) PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE MILITARY SERVICES AS A POSSIBLE
CAREER
This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and
Nobody. There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was sure that
Somebody would do it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was
Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized
that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody,
when Nobody did what Anybody could have done! - Cadet Field Manuel
Introduction
Navy Core Values:
HONOR- To be accountable for professional and personal behavior.
COURAGE- The confidence and mental strength to do right
COMMITMENT- A pledge to achieve a duty everyday
An effective follower usually demonstrates the same qualities as an effective leader
Cadet Field Manuel Introduction
Enrollment Requirements:
• Must be enrolled and attending Perth Amboy High School
• Meet academic standards
• All cadets are accountable for personal behavior and must follow the High
School Code of Conduct
• Obey all N.J.R.O.T.C. rules and regulations
What are the Benefits?
As being cadets you will gain a respectable reputation as a virtuous role models to your
peers.
This class will assist you in completing high school, and helping you develop certain
qualities needed for a successful college graduate education.
If you join a military service, you are eligible for an advancement pay grade enlistment.
You can enter a service as an E2 or E3 depending the amount of years fulfilled in
N.J.R.O.T.C., and the military service you joined.
You also have a choice to apply for the Naval Academy with a commission as an officer
when graduating, and N.R.O.T.C. scholarship programs that will assist you in college
expenses. If you choose not to join a service and want to go straight to college instead,
you have the chance to receive college scholarships recommended by a Senior Naval
Science Instructor.
Courage is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength to do what is
right, with confidence and resolution, even in the face of temptation or personal
adversity.
N.J.R.O.TC. Field Manual
All Work But No Play?
Like everything else in this world, this program requires commitment and hard work, but
also rewards you with some of the best experiences life can offer. As a member of the
unit you will participate in team activities, such as the drill team, the rifle team, color
guard, and positions in N.J.R.O.T.C. Through out the school year, there are trips that
will expose you to different fields, and meet individuals who began with very little and
are now inspiring leaders.
Naval History
During the American Revolutionary War, among the members of the
Continental Congress, was an argument about establishing a navy. Supporters argued
that a navy would protect the coast from invasion, imports and exports, and would help
get support from foreign countries. Detractors said that challenging the British Royal
Navy, the world's strongest naval power at that time, would be a foolish and suicidal act.
While Congress deliberated, two unarmed British supply ships from England were
heading towards Quebec without escort. A plan was then created to intercept the ships,
by using two ships operated by Congress to take over the British supply transports.
However the armed vessels used, were owned by individual colonies, not Congress. The
plan did not initiate until October 13, 1775, when George Washington had taken
command of three armed schooners under Continental authority, to intercept any
British supply ships near Massachusetts. With the news that the vessels were already
sent under Continental control, they decided to send two more.
From that point on October 13 become known as the United States Navy's official
birthday. Later with the passing by Congress of the Naval Act of 1794 six frigates were
constructed, the USS Constitution, USS President, USS United States,USS Congress,
USS Chesapeake, and USS Constellation. Then with the help of our involvement in
World War II the U.S. Navy came into international prominence in the 20th century.
Now in the 21st Century the U.S. Navy currently has over 340,000 personnel on active
duty and nearly 128,000 in the Navy Reserve. It operates 279 ships in active service and
more than 4,000 aircrafts.
Captain Walter Migrala. USN, (Ret.)
Captain Migrala was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and raised in Horsham, Pa.
a small town outside Philadelphia. He graduated from LaSalle University
and joined the Navy via Officer Candidate School after graduation.
Capatin Migrala served 27 years in the Navy. He served at various at sea
and ashore assignments. His most significant assignments were Turret
Officer aboard the USS New Jersey (BB-62) during the Vietnam war,
Commanding Officer of the USS Clifton Sprague ((FFG-16), and
Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Earle, in Colts Neck,
New Jersey.
While on active duty Captain Migrala taught at the NROTC Unit at the
Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago. During that tour he also
earned an MBA. It was during that tour that he developed a strong
interest in teaching.
Captain Migrala has taught NJROTC for eight years. Prior to coming to
Perth Amboy High School, he taught at the NJROTC Unit at Manchester
Township High School, a unit which he started. He has also taught at
George Washington High School in the Washington Heights section of
Manhattan.
Captain Migrala believes that the NJROTC unit here at Perth Amboy is
one of the best in the state, due in large part to the dedication of the
cadets and the support from the faculty and staff and also the community.
Captain Migrala is happy to be part of the NJROTC Unit at Perth Amboy
High School.
Biography: Peter Ramirez, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Retired
A native New Yorker, Gunnery Sergeant Peter Ramirez was born and raised in Harlem,
New York City. Privileged to have been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since eight
years old joined the Explorers while attending Baruch College. In November of 1979, Peter
Ramirez joined the United States Marine Corps and Retired in the year 2000. During his
tenure as a Marine he has deployed overseas, served with the State Department and
completed a tour of duty in Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Storm. Peter has been
married for twenty-six years to the former Isabel Maria Santiago, who is the loving mother
of his two children, Emilia Dora Ramirez, who was honorably discharged from active duty
United States Navy and Alejandro Christian Ramirez, United States Marine. Both children
served in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom. Gunnery Sergeant Ramirez is
presently a Naval Science Instructor for the Naval Junior ROTC and Mentor Instructor
with G.E.A.R. U.P. at Perth Amboy High School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.