CO’s Command Philosophy, 2026–2027 School Year
Commander’s Vision: It is my vision to see this company achieve the Distinguished Unit Award with Honors for the 18th consecutive year, have the most outstanding cadets in Area Eight, and instill a sense of accountability and time management in every cadet.
Command Priorities: Academic Excellence, Servant Leadership, Fitness, and Postsecondary Readiness.
Academic Excellence: Cadets are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 (B+ average) in all classes and are encouraged to seek tutoring if necessary.
Foundation for Leadership: Our greatest asset are the Bulldog cadets; we will prepare them to be better leaders of society while maintaining a culture of excellence that reinforces leadership, ethics, respect, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.
Physical Fitness: All cadets must practice and lead a healthier lifestyle regarding exercise and nutrition.
Postsecondary Readiness: All cadets must be prepared for life after high school graduation. We will help each cadet find their passion by identifying enlisted, employment or enrollment pathways through guest speakers, educational field trips, or on/off campus fairs. Every cadet will have a contingency plan for postsecondary pathway opportunities.
Safety: Safety is our utmost priority when it concerns the Bulldog Company. All cadets should feel safe from any physical, mental, social, or emotional danger. Moreover, establishing a safe environment will be inherent in every NJROTC event through Operational Risk Management. Every cadet is responsible for their personal safety and the safety of the cadets around them. The Safety Officer will reinforce these standards and every cadet will report any situation where they feel unsafe. Safety will not be sacrificed.
Misconduct: Misconduct is NOT TOLERATED in the Bearden NJROTC Unit. To uphold the standard, we must hold at least one instruction or lecture on misconduct. To prove understanding and mastery of the topic, we must take a quiz or test on misconduct. Misconduct that is UNACCEPTABLE and NOT TOLERATED in the Bearden NJROTC Bulldog Company is as follows:
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what is njrotc?
Mission Statement
The NJROTC mission is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.
Meaning
The NJROTC mission is about developing future leaders who carry these values into every path they choose — military, medical, business, or beyond.
What It Produces
Cadet Creed
Integrity
Each line of the creed is a commitment — to your identity, your community, your country, and the sailors and marines who came before you.
Excellence and fair treatment of all are not aspirations. They are the standard every cadet is held to, every day.
Excellence and Fairness
Being committed to excellence means giving your best in academics, physical training, leadership, and behavior — every single day.
Fair treatment of all means every cadet is treated with dignity and respect regardless of who they are. This is not an aspiration — it is the standard.
Origin
The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs. In 1964, Congress expanded the program to all military services, creating the NJROTC as it exists today.
Congressional Mandate
Each military service is required by law to maintain a JROTC program whose mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens.
The Program
Conducted at accredited secondary schools nationwide by retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers. Curriculum covers citizenship, leadership, maritime heritage, navigation, and meteorology.
Training is augmented by community service, drill competitions, field meets, marksmanship, and visits to naval installations.
Every crease, every button, every step — by the book.
The uniform changes. The standard doesn't.
To reinforce the institutional tenets of servant leadership, academic excellence, team building, selflessness, humility, resiliency, and physical fitness to select NJROTC Juniors and Seniors in order to prepare each cadet for leadership opportunities after high school graduation.
Semper FiCadets, Parents & The Booster Club
NJROTC cadets are the heart of the program, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and commitment through their actions and service.
View MoreNJROTC is supported by dedicated parents whose involvement and encouragement help cadets grow in leadership, discipline, and character.
View MoreThe NJROTC Booster Club, made up of dedicated parents and supporters, provides essential support that helps cadets succeed and grow as leaders.
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