A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Introduction to Air Force JROTC

• identify the history, purpose, structure, and ideals of the Air Forces JROTC Program
• identify, define, and demonstrate ethical concepts
• describe and demonstrate proper etiquette in social settings
• describe and apply customs and courtesies in the Junior ROTC environment
• identify and describe positive personal traits
• describe and demonstrate the proper wear of the Air Force JROTC uniform

C - Personal Behavior

• identify and describe facets and impacts of stress
• describe and apply effective study habits
• identify steps required to achieve personal goals
• explore personal emotions and violence in society

D - Health and Fitness

• describe the benefits and components of good personal fitness
• explain basic first aid procedures
• explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
• identify and explain key systems of the human body
• identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions

E - Describe Healthy Lifestyle Choices

• describe the dangers of alcohol
• compare and contrast the difference between medicine and drugs
• explain the dangers of tobacco and vaping
• explore the connection between the environment and your health

F - Foundations, Duties, and Responsibilities of United States Citizenship

• explain the history and courtesies rendered to the flag of the United States and other national symbols
• identify and describe the duties and responsibilities of United States citizenship
• identify and explain key aspects of the Bill of Rights
• identify and describe selected content of the United States Constitution
• summarize the duties and responsibilities of the three branches of government

G - Drill and Ceremonies

• explain key components of drill and ceremony
• describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades
• identify basic drill commands and movements
• demonstrate basic drill and parade positions and movements

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Listening and Critical Thinking Skills

• describe the communication process
• describe and demonstrate good listening skills
• demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills

C - Effective Communication Skills

• identify and explain the process within the basic checklist for writing
• identify and explain the elements of effective writing
• demonstrate the elements of effective speaking

D - Attitudes, Experience, and Positive Personal Traits

• describe how interpreting events and experiences influences daily life and the future
• discuss the benefits of developing a positive attitude
• examine the traits leaders utilize in order to help them overcome challenges

E - Integrity, Character, and Personality in Leadership

• explain how integrity and character affect behavior
• examine how personality affects your relations with other people
• evaluate how your ability to take responsibility determines your ability to lead

F - Developing Teamwork and Vision

• evaluate how effective teams form and develop
• analyze the importance of mutual respect in team building and performance
• examine how having a common vision helps a team achieve its goals

G - Solving Conflicts and Group Problems

• analyze the conflicts that arise in groups and the ways group members react to them
• examine how to apply problem solving steps to group problems
• identify and apply ways to build consensus in a group

H - The United States Air Force Leadership Model

• analyze how applying the elements of Air Force leadership and core values result in more effective leaders
• identify and analyze the characteristics that make an effective leader
• examine why the Air Force leadership principles result in effective leadership

I - Leadership Behaviors and Preparation for Leadership

• analyze how leaders adapt their leadership styles to meet mission demands
• examine the relationship between effective followers and effective leaders
• analyze leadership preparation and practice

J - Drill and Ceremonies

• describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
• identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
• perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
• describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades

K - Health, Wellness, and Fitness

• identify key components that make up the human body
• identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
• evaluate the importance of physical fitness
• explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
• explain basic first aid measures

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Personal Financial Planning

• identify and discuss the buying and selling issues that occur in real life
• identify and describe various banking services
• create a personal budget and financial plan

C - Personal Credit and Insurance

• identify and explain various insurance options
• construct a plan for building your credit history

D - Career Planning

• create a career path strategy to assist in making career decisions
• identify the requirements needed to pursue the career that best fits personal skills and interests
• identify possible career paths as related to interests, aptitude, and attitude

E - Aiming Towards a College Degree

• create a college application essay
• identify and evaluate the criteria for selecting a college based on your personal goals and finances
• identify test taking strategies to promote success on college placement exams
• create a personal plan for financing college

F - Planning for a College Lifestyle

• explore careers associated with possible majors and your personal interests and aptitudes
• create a plan for managing your college schedule
• evaluate the importance of personal accountability

G - Applying for Jobs

• create a personal resume and cover letter specific to a job opening
• describe and evaluate how employers interview prospective employees
• identify and evaluate multiple sources for finding job openings

H - Military, Aerospace, and Public Service Careers

• identify and explore types of public service careers
• explore military service as a career
• differentiate between various careers in the aerospace industry

I - Developing Career Skills

• generate a career path strategy
• evaluate the positive aspects of civic responsibility
• analyze personal values that contribute to professional success
• evaluate barriers to effective collaboration and teamwork

J - Health, Wellness, and Fitness

• identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
• explain basic first aid measures
• identify key components that make up the human body
• evaluate the importance of physical fitness
• explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health

K - Drill and Ceremonies

• describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
• identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
• perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
• describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Introduction to Management

• examine how management and leadership are both alike and different
• analyze management and its application to Air Force JROTC
• describe the responsibilities of managing the Cadet Corps

C - Project Management

• analyze what is involved in organizing and executing a project
• analyze what is involved in initiating and planning a project
• analyze the importance of closing a project

D - Planning for Success

• evaluate how to think together with others in meetings to make plans and set goals
• examine the kind of planning that managers need to do
• analyze how to know how much planning is enough

E - Decision Making and Choosing Wisely

• evaluate issues needing a decision based on their urgency or importance
• examine different approaches to making decisions

F - Organizing and Managing Time and Change

• analyze various elements necessary for effective time management
• analyze the management of change in an organization

G - Leading and Managing Individual and Group Behavior

• describe the challenges in evaluating performance of others
• analyze issues in motivating others
• examine how managers deal with difficult situations

H - Understanding Work Teams

• examine communication problems and solutions for work teams
• analyze how effective work teams function
• analyze how to structure and build effective work teams

I - Interpersonal Skills

• analyze the mentoring process from the standpoint of both mentor and protégé
• examine the art of delegating responsibility to subordinates
• analyze the elements of successful negotiation

J - Health, Wellness, and Fitness

• identify key components that make up the human body
• explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
• explain basic first aid measures
• evaluate the importance of physical fitness
• identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions

K - Drill and Ceremonies

• identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
• perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
• describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
• describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades

A - Weather

• explain the basic facts and general principles of the atmosphere and weather elements

B - Weather Forecasting

• identify and explain the instruments and communications used in weather forecasting

C - Aviation Weather

• explain the difference between regular weather and aviation weather

D - Physiology of Flight

• discuss the physiology of flight

E - Aerospace Medicine

• explain the history of aerospace medicine and human engineering

F - Flight Equipment

• describe the protective equipment used for actual and simulated flight

G - Basic Aeronautics

• explain the principles of basic aeronautics

H - Engine Principles

• describe basic engine principles
• list the basic and general operating principle of rocket engines

I - Aerospace Vehicles

• discuss the types of civilian and military aerospace vehicles

J - Navigation and Navigational Tools

• explain the types and functions of navigation instruments
• describe navigational aids
• demonstrate the four elements of navigation
• describe dead reckoning techniques

A - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Communication

• select appropriate communication formats to facilitate the flow of ideas and information among government, public administration, the business community, and the general public

C - Government and Public Administration

• execute work-related tasks and processes using emerging and specialized technologies to achieve common objectives specific to government and public administration
• analyze and summarize the systemic relationships of government and public administration agencies

D - Goals of Government

• utilize negotiation skills to achieve the goals of governmen

E - Technology and Communication

• identify, evaluate, select, and use appropriate technology for specific tasks found in government and public administration agencies

F - Policymaking

• apply democratic principles in the process of government and administrative policymaking to achieve the public will

G - Health and Safety in the Workplace

• maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environment in order to promote wellbeing in governmental and public administrative workplaces

H - Vision and Strategic Plan

• develop an organizational vision and strategic plan to inform stakeholders of the goals of a government or public administration agency

I - Legal and Ethical Requirements

• adopt and apply a standard of practices sufficient to meet legal and ethical requirements and meet the public's expectations for government and public administration

J - Careers in Government and Public Administration

• analyze the relationship between leadership development, school and community service projects with a career in the government and public administration

K - Literacy Skills

• demonstrate appropriate use of literacy skills

A - Organization of U.S. Government Agencies

• explore the organization and mission of the S. Navy
• explore the organization and mission of the S. Marine Corps
• explore the purpose and structure of AmeriCorps
• explore the organization and mission of the S. Air Force
• explore the purpose and structure of the Peace Corps
• explore the organization and mission of the S. Coast Guard and U. S. Merchant Marine

B - Leadership Skills

• establish performance goals
• prepare for meeting
• assess personal management skills
• create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program
• demonstrate the components of leadership

C - Service Learning

• evaluate the effectiveness of a service learning project
• prepare a service learning project

D - Personal Financial Planning

• create a personal financial plan
• create a personal insurance plan that will minimize personal or financial losses
• select strategies to use in handling credit and managing debt
• create a personal saving and investing plan
• demonstrate how to use various financial services
• create a personal budget
• explain how a career choices and lifestyle affect your financial plan

E - Career Planning

• assemble a personalized career portfolio
• relate the military to personal career goals
• create a college preparation action plan

F - Geography and Map Skills

• build map reading and land navigation skills, applying them to the sport of orienteering and air navigation

G - Cadet Challenge

• develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices

H - Cadet Battalion Leadership

• demonstrate command and staff principles while performing the duties of an earned leadership position within the cadet battalion

I - Employability Skills

• students will demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

A - History of Tuskegee Airmen

• describe the contributions and sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II

B - Leadership

• create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program

C - Goal Setting

• establish performance goals

D - Planning Meetings

• prepare for a meeting

E - Elements of Leadership

• understand the components of leadership and explain how learning styles and preferences impact learning

F - World Geography

• describe how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of Africa
• show how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of North America
• show how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of South America
• identify the unique geographic characteristics of Australia and Oceania
• explore the unique geographic characteristics of Asia
• describe how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of Europe

G - Personal Fitness

• develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their choices and actions

H - Service Learning

• prepare a service learning project
• evaluate the effectiveness of a service learning project

I - Battalion Command and Staff

• demonstrate command and staff principles while performing the duties of an earned leadership position within the cadet battalion

J - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

A - World War II

• investigate the events leading up to and including the war in the Pacific and the end of Japanese aggression
• investigate the significant events leading up to World War II in Europe and evaluate American military contributions

B - Vietnam War

• identify and evaluate America's past and present humanitarian efforts in Vietnam

C - Environmental Issues

• investigate and describe the causes and effects of a local environmental issue
• identify and describe an environmental issue with global impact

D - Leader Development

• create a Gantt chart to plan a project
• create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program
• prepare a service learning project
• teach and co-facilitate Junior ROTC curriculum subjects as student instructors
• create a mentorship plan

F - Physical Fitness

• students will develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices

G - Leadership and Problem Solving

• demonstrate leadership and problem solving

H - Ethics

• continue the development as leaders by presenting instruction in the three foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal communication, and values and ethics

I - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Foundations and Introduction to Army JROTC

• identify and describe the Army JROTC uniform, rank, and awards
• describe the origins, history, organization, and traditions of Army JROTC

C - Customs and Courtesies in Army JROTC

• describe the proper etiquette for various social settings
• identify, describe, and demonstrate customs and courtesies in the Army JROTC environment

D - Describe and Demonstrate Methods for Personal Growth

• identify and determine personal behavioral preferences
• describe and apply an appreciation of diversity to interpersonal situations
• describe and utilize thinking maps to enhance learning

E - Thinking and Learning Skills

• identify the thinking/learning skills necessary for improving active learning

F - Personal Academic Skill Improvement

• identify and practice personal study and test taking strategies
• identify and practice effective reading skills

G - Personal Conduct and Growth

• describe and practice good decision making and goal development
• identify, describe, and apply conflict resolution practices
• identify, describe, and demonstrate anger management strategies
• develop a personal code of conduct
• develop a plan for personal growth
• identify and practice strategies for managing stress

H - Team Building, Drill, and Fitness

• discuss the history, skills, and team building capacity of drill
• demonstrate stationary drill movements and marching on command
• describe and participate in the Cadet Challenge and associated physical exercise
• demonstrate proper squad drill movements and marching on command

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership

• identify and evaluate the traits of successful leaders
• analyze individual leadership competencies
• apply appropriate leadership styles

C - Personal Growth, Communication, Career, and Ethics

• identify, describe, and demonstrate communication skills, evaluate career options, and describe ethics
• identify and demonstrate good writing techniques
• identify and demonstrate effective oral speaking skills
• evaluate various career opportunities
• define ethics within personal and leadership contexts

D - Team Building and Drill

• identify and describe the qualities of team members and leaders
• identify and demonstrate drill leaders skills and responsibilities
• identify and demonstrate basic squad leader duties and responsibilities

E - First Aid and Emergency Response

• identify, describe, and demonstrate appropriate responses to basic medical and other emergencies
• describe and demonstrate basic first aid measures
• describe and demonstrate first aid for severe emergencies

F - Preventing Bullying and Violence

• identify types of bullying and methods to deter bullying
• identify and describe ways to prevent violence in society

G - Physical Fitness, Nutrition, and Body Image

• describe and participate in the Cadet Challenge activity
• explain why exercise is important and describe components of a well rounded fitness regime
• identify and explain the components and importance of good nutrition
• explain the concept of body image and explore factors related to the concept

H - Define and Evaluate the Concept of Service Learning

• define and explore service learning opportunities

I - United States Citizenship and Government

• identify, define, and discuss key traits of American government
• identify and explain the rights of United States citizens

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership

• identify and demonstrate effective management skills
• explain and demonstrate leading effective meetings
• define and explain the application of ethics in leadership
• describe and implement a continuous improvement plan
• identify and demonstrate good supervision techniques
• identify and describe measures for planning and effectively executing a project
• identify and explain key command and staff roles

C - Personal Growth Behaviors

• construct a career portfolio and prepare for job interviews
• explore post secondary educational opportunities and describe measures for personal time management
• explain good techniques for personal planning and effective time management

D - Platoon Leadership and Drill

• identify and describe key platoon leadership duties and responsibilities and platoon drill actions
• prepare for, and direct platoon drill activities

E - Cultural Awareness and Productive Conversations

• discuss elements of culture, prejudice, and discrimination, and effective means of sharing differing ideas
• identify and demonstrate methods of having productive conversations about controversial topics, and explore negotiating tactics

F - Health and Fitness

• explain elements of a healthy lifestyle, including avoidance of controlled substances, and the importance of fitness to health
• describe and model discussions with peers regarding substance abuse
• participate in a personal fitness program
• explain the hazards of alcohol, tobacco, and vaping
• explain the negative impacts of illegal drug use

G - Service Learning, Citizenship, and Civic Duties and Responsibilities

• differentiate the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens
• explain the concept of service learning and assist with a service learning project

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership and Teaching

• apply leadership skills to continuous improvement and program outcomes
• demonstrate the use of feedback from learners
• apply teaching strategies to a lesson plan or mentoring project

C - Personal Growth

• explain keys to success after high school
• identify long term personal and professional goals

D - Team Building and Drill

• identify and apply motivation strategies to teams
• identify, describe, and demonstrate battalion drill
• identify, describe, and demonstrate company drill
• manage a service learning project
• provide feedback and direction to team members

E - American Society, Principles, and Citizen Rights

• examine how competing principles and values challenge the fundamental principles of our society
• develop solutions to sustain and protect citizens' rights

F - Personal Fitness

• develop, implement, and evaluate a personal exercise program

A - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership Values

• know, understand, and apply objectives of leadership and core values

C - Citizenship

• describe and demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship

D - Fitness and Health

• describe, understand, and apply good fitness and health practices

E - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals

• identify, understand, and apply basic Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC fundamentals as related to administration, uniforms, customs, courtesies, traditions, rank structure, and chain of command

F - Marine Drill and Ceremony

• explain the purposes and objectives of basic drill and Marine ceremonies and demonstrate proficiency in teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, and attention to detail through basic drill

A - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership Principles

• identify and demonstrate leadership traits and apply principles of leadership

C - Civic Responsibility

• monitor current events; identify and define civic responsibilities

D - Personal Growth and Responsibility

• identify and practice good physical fitness, social, and communication skills

E - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals

• identify, understand, and apply basic Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC fundamentals as related to uniform, Marine Corps history, and first aid

F - Core Marine Corps Skills

• demonstrate basic skills including individual and unit drill and weapon manipulation

G - First Aid

• demonstrate first aid skills

A - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership

• apply the leadership principles and objectives of leadership and understand the application and differences in authority, responsibility, and accountability

C - Civic Responsibility

• demonstrate awareness of current events and knowledge of the S. Government and U. S. citizenship

D - Health and Fitness

• evaluate the importance of physical fitness, physical training, health, hygiene, and nutrition

E - Job Applications and Interviews

• demonstrate job search skills

F - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals

• demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding the Marine Corps and MCJROTC

A - Employability Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Principles of Motivation, Discipline, and Leadership

• explain elements of motivation, discipline, and leadership

C - Government and Economic Systems

• compare and contrast various government and economic systems

D - Demonstrate Writing Skills

• demonstrate grade appropriate writing skills and evaluate other students' writing

E - Career Exploration

• explore potential careers and demonstrate job search skills

F - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals

• demonstrate knowledge and skills for various facets of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC

G - Drill

• demonstrate proficiency and teamwork during drill activities

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Uniform

• demonstrate the knowledge and ability to present himself/herself properly groomed in a correctly composed designated uniform

C - U. S. Navy and Navy JROTC Rates and Ranks

• recognize the various NJROTC rates and ranks and understand the different assignments associated with each billet; recognize and understand the rates and ranks of active duty S. Navy personnel

D - Citizenship

• explain and demonstrate knowledge and respect for the responsibilities of loyal citizens in a democratic society

E - Inspection Procedures

• explain and fulfill the proper procedures for inspection

F - Introduction to Drill

• explain and demonstrate unarmed drill movements
• explain and demonstrate prescribed movements from the Sword Manual
• describe the purposes of military drill, define terms used in military drill, identify different kinds of commands, and demonstrate proper techniques for giving commands and general rules for drill
• explain and demonstrate armed drill movements
• demonstrate movements prescribed in the Guidon Manual

G - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate company drill
• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate platoon drill
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms

H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• evaluate individual fitness level
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• identify elements of a good exercise program
• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

C - Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) and Career Planning

• differentiate between a job versus a careers and plan for a future career
• describe the history of NJROTC

D - Leadership

• identify and demonstrate the traits of good followership
• define motivation and identify methods to improve individual and group motivation levels
• identify and demonstrate traits of good leadership
• explain how attitudes and emotions contribute to positive leadership
• explain how building relationships is related to good leadership

E - Citizenship and American Government

• explain the origins and foundations of laws and the role of government and productive citizens
• identify key components of selected foundational documents of the United States
• identify and describe selected elements of the United States Navy
• describe the organization of the S. defense structure

F - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• evaluate individual fitness level
• identify elements of a good exercise program
• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat

G - Geography, Map Skills, and Survival

• describe basic survival skills in a variety of settings
• demonstrate basic map and orientation skills

H - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate company drill
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate platoon drill

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - The Influence of Sea Power on Western Civilizations

• demonstrate an understanding of how sea power influenced the growth of early western civilization

C - Naval Power in the American Revolution

• demonstrate an understanding of how sea power influenced the American Revolution

D - Growth of American Sea Power, 1783-1860

• demonstrate an understanding of changes in economy and international relations from 1783-1860

E - Demonstrate Knowledge of the American Civil War

• demonstrate knowledge of the United States Civil War

F - The Rise to World Power, 1865-1914

• demonstrate knowledge of the Navy's role in America's rise in power from 1865-1914
• explain America's evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century

G - The United States Navy in World War I

• describe the United States Navy's role in World War I
• describe the origins and impact of United States involvement in World War I

H - The Interwar Years

• demonstrate an understanding of the Interwar years, 1918-1941

I - Major Actions in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of World War Ii

• demonstrate an understanding of naval history in World War II
• demonstrate an understanding of naval history during World War II in the Pacific from 1941-1945

J - The Cold War Era

• demonstrate an understanding of naval history in the Cold War Era, 1945-1991

K - The Post Cold-War Era

• analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States

L - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• identify elements of a good exercise program
• evaluate individual fitness level
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge

M - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
• explain and demonstrate platoon drill
• explain and demonstrate company drill

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership

• demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of effective leadership
• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of discipline in an organization and the different approaches to leadership
• demonstrate an understanding of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the importance of morale in an organization

C - Maritime Geography

• demonstrate an understanding of maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, land forms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics of the western seas
• demonstrate an understanding of maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, land forms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics of the eastern seas

D - Oceanography

• demonstrate an understanding of how the oceans were created and continue to transform
• demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to undersea landscapes
• demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to the makeup and movement of sea water
• demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to life in the seas

E - Meteorology

• demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology and how it affects humans
• demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to clouds and fog
• demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to wind and weather
• demonstrate knowledge of meteorology as it relates to fronts and storms
• demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to weather forecasting

F - Astronomy

• demonstrate an understanding of astronomy
• demonstrate an understanding of the moon and how it pertains to our solar system and its related bodies
• demonstrate an understanding of the Sun and how it pertains to our solar system and its related bodies
• demonstrate an understanding of astronomy the planets and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies
• demonstrate an understanding of asteroids, comets, and meteors and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies
• demonstrate an understanding of stars and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies

G - Physical Science

• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to motion, force, and aerodynamics
• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to buoyancy
• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to basic electricity
• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to electronics
• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to computers and the internet
• demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to sound and sonar

H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• identify elements of a good exercise program
• evaluate individual fitness level
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge

I - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
• explain and demonstrate platoon drill
• explain and demonstrate company drill

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Sea Power, National Security, and the Merchant Marine

• investigate the role of the Merchant Marine in national defense
• demonstrate an understanding of how sea power strongly impacts our nation's political, economic, and military well being

C - Grand Strategy and Preparedness

• investigate United States strategy and the Navy
• investigate national security and modern conflict
• investigate the role of sea power and national security

D - Naval Operations, Communications, and Intelligence

• demonstrate understanding and knowledge of naval operations and support functions
• demonstrate understanding and knowledge of major organizations of the Navy and how naval communication among naval units is accomplished
• demonstrate knowledge of the intelligence community, the intelligence cycle, types of intelligence, and the value of good intelligence to include the need to protect that intelligence

E - Navy Logistics, Research, and Development

• demonstrate understanding and knowledge of naval research and development
• demonstrate knowledge of naval logistics to include the functional areas of the Navy's supply system

F - Military Justice and International Law

• demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of international law
• demonstrate knowledge of military discipline and punishment
• demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of war at sea
• demonstrate an understanding of international law as it applies to countries using the sea
• demonstrate an understanding of military justice and how it relates to the Navy

G - Naval Missiles, Weapons, and Atypical Warfare Capabilities

• describe command relationships in the Naval cyber warfare organization
• demonstrate an understanding of the evolution and basic elements of naval weapons
• demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the responsibilities of Navy watchstanders
• explain the history and uses of mine warfare
• demonstrate an understanding of the Navy's mission and organization to ensure combat effectiveness
• demonstrate an understanding of naval guns and projectiles
• identify and explain naval special warfare capabilities
• describe key aspects of Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear (CBN) warfare
• demonstrate a basic understanding of naval laser weapons and rail guns
• demonstrate an understanding of navy ship, submarine, and aircraft missiles

H - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate platoon drill
• explain and demonstrate company drill
• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms

I - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• identify elements of a good exercise program
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• evaluate individual fitness level

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Leadership

• identify and describe the qualities of an effective leader
• explain the various methods of giving instruction and how they relate to the challenge of leadership
• describe the challenge of leadership as it relates to the performance evaluation of subordinates
• compare and contrast the different philosophies and challenges of leadership

C - Naval Ship Construction and Characteristics

• demonstrate knowledge of Navy ships, their construction, characteristics, and naming
• demonstrate knowledge of damage control and firefighting onboard a vessel

D - Deck Seamanship

• describe the basic seamanship skills
• demonstrate an understanding of the various types of equipment and terminology used in small boat seamanship
• demonstrate an understanding of ground tackle and deck equipment used in basic seamanship

E - Navigation

• describe key processes and equipment related to navigation
• demonstrate a basic understanding of navigation and the significant instruments used for navigation
• demonstrate a basic understanding of navigation as it relates to use of aids to navigation
• describe the tools and terminology of navigation and time; demonstrate basic navigational plotting

F - Nautical Rules and the Maneuvering Board

• demonstrate the uses of the maneuvering board
• demonstrate knowledge of basic theory of the nautical rules of the road

G - Unit Drill Procedures

• explain and demonstrate company drill
• explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
• explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
• explain and demonstrate platoon drill

H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid

• explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
• identify elements of a good exercise program
• identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
• identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
• describe the relationship between diet and health
• identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
• identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
• explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
• describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
• evaluate individual fitness level

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Basics of Effective Communication

• explain the basics of communications and how to share information with subordinates and superiors

C - The Two-Way Exchange of Information

• explain the importance of two-way communications

D - Avoiding Communication Pitfalls

• identify typical communication pitfalls and explain the need for leaders to issue clear, concise, and unambiguous orders

E - Financial Wisdom

• demonstrate personal budgeting process by creating a monthly budget, and how to manage a paycheck and a pay stub
• explain the basics of financial planning through a discussion of investments, credit agencies, calculating interest, and education funding options
• describe various banking procedures to include savings and checking accounts, deposits, the register, and withdrawal procedures
• explain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms including IRS Form W4, IRS Form W-2, and IRS Form 1040EZ

F - Fitness and Health

• evaluate and practice elements of good health and fitness

A - Employment Skills

• demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

B - Thinking Ethically

• understand ethical concepts and factors to consider when solving ethics issues

C - Leadership Group Dynamics

• understand the purpose and function of groups and some methods available for leaders to develop an effective group
• understand internal and external dynamics and their effect on group dynamics; explain how a group leader can create a satisfying social structure

D - Positive Leadership Techniques

• identify the most effective leadership techniques involved in giving commands and orders
• demonstrate the most effective leadership techniques involved in getting cooperation and establishing discipline

E - Leading by Example

• understand the power of positive relationships and attitude are important in becoming an effective leader
• understand how setting the example and instilling a positive attitude in subordinates are important factors in becoming an effective leader

F - Criticism and the Naval Officer

• learn and understand the leadership skills that enable an officer to cope with and offer constructive criticism

G - Fitness and Health

• evaluate and practice elements of good health and fitness