The Hillgrove Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) was established in 2009 and commissioned in 2010. We are part of NJROTC Area-12, with our headquarters and Area Manager located in Jacksonville, FL. As one of the youngest units in the nation we quickly established ourselves as one of the top units, holding numerous Orienteering and Academic State Championship titles.  We are also the current back-to-back-to-back (3-peat) Navy National Orienteering Champions.  We have also been designated a “DISTINGUISHED UNIT WITH ACADEMIC HONORS” for nine consecutive years (2015-2023); an honor reserved for the top performing NJROTC units nationally.  We are the #1 NJROTC in the state of Georgia. Our annual cadet enrollment is approximately 100 cadets.

Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a citizenship development program. The NJROTC program was authorized by the JROTC Vitalization Act of 1964. The mission of the NJROTC program is “to instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, academic, drill, marksmanship, orienteering, and drone competitions, visits to industry and college campuses, and numerous other activities and trips. We follow and instill the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment and feel that active cadets will see the greatest benefits in personal growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Quite simply, our goals are teach and actively engage our cadets in academics, citizenship, service, and competition, all while preparing them to be the best versions of themselves as they prepare for life after high school, wherever that may be.

There are costs, although minimal, associated with field trips and competition teams within our program, however, all required uniforms and learning materials are supplied at no cost to the cadet. NJROTC is an elective class (CTAE) and part of the cadet's daily school schedule. NJROTC is NOT a military recruiting program and cadets have no military obligation to serve resulting from participating in the NJROTC program. They are required to maintain grooming standards (i.e. haircuts for gentleman, etc.) and wear their NJROTC uniform periodically during the school year. Should a cadet desire to pursue a military career, they can receive up to a 2-step enlisted pay increase (approx. $4K/yr) or access to military scholarships if interested in pursuing a commission as a military officer. Qualified cadets are eligible to apply for ROTC scholarships or appointments to military academies, including scholarships only available to NJROTC cadets. Here at Hillgrove our mission is simple, "Better prepare our students for whatever their chosen career path is after high school."

NJROTC/PE/Health Credit: The Cobb County School District allows 3 credits in NJROTC to satisfy the Health/BPE high school graduation requirement. Students will earn four credits for three NJROTC classes (3 NJROTC credits, plus Health/BPE). THIS MEANS YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE HEALTH/BPE IF YOU TAKE NJROTC. In many cases, this allows the schedule space needed, particularly for freshman, to be able to participate in the NJROTC program. While it is desired to have cadets enrolled both semesters each year, in some circumstances, based on academic requirements, cadets may participate fully in the program by being enrolled in only one semester. While there are many opportunities for extra-curricular activities in NJROTC, none are required. Cadets are only graded on work completed in class. This simply means that ANY STUDENT at Hillgrove can easily participate in any other program, sport, or club activity while at Hillgrove, while simultaneously being a cadet. In fact, those who do are typically our best cadets and students at Hillgrove. You too can do it all!

Please reach out to program instructors if you have any questions relating to our program. We are all here for the same purpose, STUDENT SUCCESS. We look forward to you becoming a part of our team!

NJROTC Area TWELVE (Area Manager - CDR Johnathan Shaw) and this year's host school (Hillgrove High School) welcome you to the 2023 Navy National Orienteering Championship (NNOC).  We look forward to hosting this year's event and welcoming you to Area-12, the great State of Georgia, and the Southeastern U.S.  Visit event LOI and registration page for information needed to register your teams.

Please direct all event related questions NNOC Meet Director, LCDR Ron Hojnowski, USN(Ret) at hojnowski.ronald.snsi@navyjrotc.org or via phone (770-514-5098 (O), 985-788-8567 (C).

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE TEAMS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED FOR NNOC 2023

Allatoona (Acworth, GA) - Area 12
Bloomfield (Bloomfield, IN) - Area 3
Boca Raton (Boca Raton, FL) - Area 7
Carson (Carson City, NV) - Area 13
Central (Brooksville, FL) - Area 7
Chaparral (Temecula, CA) - Area 11 (Qualified, unable to participate)
Cherokee (Rogersville, TN) - Area 9
Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ) - Area 4
Easley (Easley, SC) - Area 6
Eldorado (Las Vegas, NV) - Area 13
Flour Bluff (Corpus Christi, TX) - Area 10
Freeport (Freeport, IL) - Area 3
Gaither (Tampa, FL) - Area 7
Gov. Thomas Johnson (Frederick, MD) - Area 5
Hamilton (Hamilton, OH) - Area 3
Hillgrove (Powder Springs, GA) - Area 12
Lee County (Leesburg, GA) - Area 12
Loudoun County (Leesburg, VA) - Area 5
McDonough (McDonough, GA) - Area 12
Middle Township (Middle Township, NJ) - Area 4
Navarre (Navarre, FL) - Area 8
Nease (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) - Area 12
North Cobb (Kennesaw, GA) - Area 12
Northview (Bratt, FL) - Area 8
Pace (Pace, FL) - Area 8
Pacifica (Garden Grove, CA) - Area 11
Patuxent (Lusby, MD) - Area 5
Providence Hall (Harriman, UT) - Area 13
Rehobeth (Rehobeth, AL) - Area 8
Robertsdale (Robertsdale, AL) - Area 8
Sahuarita (Sahuarita, AZ) - Area - 11
South Effingham (Guyton, GA) - Area 12
St Stephens (Hickory, NC) - Area 6
Summerville (Summerville, SC) - Area 6
Titusville (Titusville, FL) - Area 7
Troy (Fullerton, CA) - Area 13
Turlock (Turlock, CA) - Area 11
Volunteer (Church Hill, TN) - Area 9
West Carteret (Morehead City, NC) - Area 6
Wheeling (Wheeling, IL) - Area 3

Important Dates and Deadlines
1 December 2022 - Event Registration Opens
31 January 2023 - Event Registration Closes
17 February 2023 - T-shirt and Meal Orders Due
01 March 2023 - All Fees/Payments Due to Host Unit / All Indemnity Forms Due
06 March 2023 - Team (Individual) Runner Information Due
13 March 2023 - Runner Start Times Published
17 March 2023 - Event Check-in (1000 – 2000) / Model Course Open (1000 – 1730)
18-19 March 2023 - 2023 NJROTC National Orienteering Championship
20 March 2023 - Back-Up Date (If Sat or Sun event is canceled for weather)

Please review this NNOC 2023 site often for updates, as information will continue to be added as we move closer to the event.

Overall Event Results (points earned out of 500 possible) are as follows:

1. Hillgrove GA/12 (2023 National Champions) (500 Points)
2. Loudoun VA/5 (2023 National Runner-Up) (360 - Won Tie-Breaker Varsity Team)
3. Allatoona GA/12 (360)
4. Governor Thomas Johnson MD/5 (350)
5. Lee County GA/12 (280)
6. McDonough GA/12 (270)
7. Colts Neck NJ/4 (210)
8. North Cobb GA/12 (130)
9. Northview FL/8 (90)
10. Patuxent MD/5 (80 - Won Tie-Breaker Varsity Team)
11. Nease FL/12 (80)
12. West Carteret NC/6 (40)

Top 10 School Per Level/Course:

Varsity
1. Hillgrove GA/12
2. McDonough GA/12
3. Loudoun VA/5
4. Governor Thomas Johnson MD/5
5. Allatoona GA/12
6. Colts Neck NJ/4
7. Lee County GA/12
8. Northview FL/8
9. Patuxent MD/5
10. North Cobb GA/12

Junior Varsity
1. Hillgrove GA/12
2. Allatoona GA/12
3. Lee County GA/12
4. Governor Thomas Johnson MD/5
5. Loudoun VA/5
6. North Cobb GA/12
7. Nease FL/12
8. Colts Neck NJ/4
9. West Carteret NC/6
10. Patuxent MD/5

Intermediate
1. Colts Neck NJ/4
2. Loudoun VA/5
3. Hillgrove GA/12
4. Troy CA/11
5. Navarre FL/8
6. Allatoona GA/12
7. Hamilton OH/3
8. West Carteret NC/6
9. Carson NV/13
10. Central FL/7

Individual Champions
Female Intermediate - Fallon Murphy - Loudoun VA/5
Male Intermediate - Jordan Greene - Hillgrove GA/12
Female Junior Varsity - Jana Macon - Allatoona GA/12
Male Junior Varsity - David Donea - Hillgrove GA/12
Female Varsity - Paige Suhocki - Colts Neck NJ/4
Male Varsity - Roman Colley - McDonough GA/12

Visit http://www.forestmapsports.com/ for more detailed event results page.

Additional results for ALL runners and teams will be uploaded when received from scoring officials.

COMMANDING OFFICER (CO)
The CO is the senior cadet responsible to the SNSI/NSI for all areas of the NJROTC program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for the overall guidance and direction of the unit.
2. Meet a minimum of once per week with SNSI for leadership training and mentoring in carrying out unit responsibilities.
3. Carry out assigned tasks as provided by the SNSI/NSI.
4. Establish clearly defined “SMART” goals for the unit and work toward achieving these goals. 
5. Ensure established unit goals are clearly expressed to all cadets and updated regularly.
6. Be familiar with the duties of all unit staff members and provide the necessary instruction and mentoring to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the unit.
7. Maintain the highest standards of unit discipline, appearance, and morale.
8. Practice sound leadership techniques and be aware of the leadership styles/effectiveness of the other unit staff members.
9. Be responsibility for all unit functions and activities. Delegation of authority does not mean delegation of responsibility.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO)
The XO will support the CO in all respects and will be prepared to act on the CO's behalf in his/her absence. Specifically, the XO is responsible for:

1. Carry out tasks assigned by the unit Company Commander or the SNSI/NSI.
2. Be prepared to stand in for the Company Commander at any time.
3. Maintain the unit EOY Report as a living document.
4. Lead unit staff meetings.
5. Ensure team commanders and event OIC’s submit proper event after action reports / records to the Administration Officer for proper recording in CDMIS.
6. Continually assess progress toward achieving unit goals and make recommendations, where appropriate, to revising goals.
7. Ensure that all team captains are properly documenting practice and competition attendance.
8. Coordinate team photos for submission to the school yearbook.
9. Assist with special projects and annual events, working closely with the SNSI, NSI, and other staff members.
10. Monitor the training program to ensure that PARS and advancement exams are being properly completed.
11. Ensure the effectiveness of the mentoring program and that all cadets in the unit are properly assigned a mentor upon joining the unit.

COMMAND MASTER CHIEF (CMC)
The CMC deals directly with enlisted cadets and reports directly to the CO. He/she takes care of disciplinary situations with the enlisted as well as the promotion process for individual cadets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for the highest standards of discipline, conduct, and uniform appearance.
2. Take muster at company functions, practices, staff meetings and report to the XO/CO.
3. Assist the CO/XO in any way necessary to run the unit efficiently.
4. Provide training for Platoon Commanders to ensure the highest level of performance of each.  Ensure consistency in expectations from each platoon.
5. Be prepared to form the company for drill or inspection in the absences of officers.
6. Plan and supervise routine clean-up of unit spaces.
7. Conduct a major field day of all unit spaces before command inspections and all other major evolutions.

OPERATIONS (OPS)
The OPS officer will support the CO and XO in all respects. Specifically, the OPS officer is responsible for:

1. Maintain / update the unit calendar.
2. Ensure the Plan of the Week (POW) is properly prepared and submitted to the SNSI.
3. Coordinate event requirements and sign-up sheets to ensure events needs are met. Finalize event sign-up sheets prior to each event.
4. Be familiar with trip requirements, especially for drill, color guard, and athletic teams.
5. Be prepared to fill in as Executive Officer as required.
6. Ensure team commanders are proficient in their positions as team leaders.
7. Assist CO/XO in special projects, to include AMI, field trips, parades, etc.

SUPPLY (SUPPO)
The Supply Officer reports directly to the SNSI/NSI for supply related matters and to the XO for military matters. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain inventory and accountability for all instructional material, organizational items, and uniform items.
2. Coordinate the issue and turn-in of all uniform items.
3. Conduct monthly inventory spot-checks to verify CDMIS information.
4. Conduct annual (or as required) wall-to-wall inventories on uniforms, organizations, and minor property and submit as required.
5. Control access to all unit supply storerooms.
6. Ensure all storerooms are clean and orderly.
7. Coordinate pick-up/delivery of uniforms from cleaners as required.
8. Recommend to SNSI/NSI uniforms, gear, and books for survey, repair or cleaning.
9. Ensure unit drill rifles, swords, and flags are clean, in good repair and properly inventoried.

ADMINISTRATION (ADMIN)
The Administration Officer is responsible for personnel functions, including, but not limited to:

1. Maintain all cadet administrative records in CDMIS.
2. Record the minutes of unit staff meetings and provide copies to all staff members.
3. Prepare unit forms and new cadet packets for issuance to all new cadets upon arrival.
4. Maintain an accurate record of all forms received on an annual basis, including updating all information in CDMIS to include, SRF, HRS Form, and Annual Sports Physical dates.
5. Enter information into CDMIS for all event After Action Reports and promotions.
6. Print promotion, cadet or month, award, and other certificates on a weekly basis for presentation during quarters.
7. Track personnel awards, lettering qualifications, and advancement charts.

PLATOON COMMANDERS (PC)

1. Be responsible for the appearance, discipline, and conduct of cadets within their platoons at all times. You must be the example for leadership and uniform appearance.
2. Maintain high proficiency within their platoons in drill, ceremonies, customs, courtesies, and appearance.
3. Develop leadership in unit members and provide opportunities for each member to practice leadership training.
4. Ensure accurate musters of their platoons during class and at all unit functions.
5. Nominate cadets for junior and senior Cadet of the Month, as required.
6. Ensure assigned cadets turn-in all required forms as needed by Supply and Admin.
7. Check cadet folders once a week to ensure completion of PARS and PFT info.
8. Assist classroom instructor in facilitating classroom instruction, as needed.
9. Ensure morning/afternoon colors in properly conducted, when assigned.
10. Act as a sponsor for newly assigned cadets during the school year, until a mentor is assigned.
11. Ensure all spaces are maintained in a neat and organized manner every day.

TRAINING OFFICER (TO)
The Training Officer reports to the CO via the XO. The training department is responsible for tracking the progress of all members to support awards and promotions. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Coordinate advancement testing of all unit members, to include exam creation, administering, grading, and promotion recommendations.
2. Maintain advancement exam test bank.
3. Ensure all PARS cards are adequately stocked/replenished.
4. Coordinate quarterly PARS submissions and advancement exam schedule.
5. Coordinate and conduct training for those cadets in need of additional training relating to general military knowledge and drill.

1ST LIEUTENANT (1LT)
The 1st Lieutenant is responsible for the physical surroundings of classroom areas.

1. Ensures physical surrounding appearance and cleanliness standards are met.
2. Supervises maintenance and control of equipment through the Hillgrove NJROTC chain of command.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (CSO)
The Community Service Officer identifies, plans and coordinates community service activities consistent with eligible hours to earn community service ribbons:

1. Responsible for identifying, coordinating, and conducting all community and school service opportunities.
2. Provide timely notification to unit staff and instructors of all community and school service opportunities.
3. Ensure all community and school service events are listed on the unit calendar.
4. Coordinate signups for all events to meet event needs.
5. Verify all community/school service event After Action Reports are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner following events.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER/RECRUITING OFFICER (PAO) 
The PAO is responsible to the SNSI through the XO and the CO for the following:

1. Maintain a close liaison with school/local media with regards to the unit, preparing monthly articles for submission to SNSI.
2. Regularly maintain and update unit social media platforms to promote the unit.
3. Maintain a yearly unit scrapbook or file with pictures from all events.
4. Maintain unit bulletin boards in a neat and orderly manner with updated event pictures.
5. Coordinate creation of unit slideshow(s) for the End of Year Awards Banquet.
6. Coordinate the publishing of a unit yearbook each spring.
7. Coordinate photography (video and still) unit activities/events/competitions.
8. Assist in managing Hillgrove’s NJROTC website.

ASST. PAO/RECRUITING OFFICER (APAO)
Reports to and assists the PAO as necessary in the conduct of assigned duties to include:

1. Responsible for coordinating all recruiting efforts for the unit.
2. Setup recruiting events at feeder middle and elementary schools.
3. Coordinate with the Color Guard Commander to provide Color Guards for local school PTA meetings.
4. Track and recommend the recruiting ribbon for those cadets who successfully recruit two or more cadets into the NJROTC program.

COLOR GUARD COMMANDER (CGC)

1. Responsible for proper training at all color guard members.
2. Maintain and making recommendations for care and ordering of color guard equipment.
3. Post and finalize all sign-up lists, as needed, to meet Color Guard requirements.
4. Oversee performance of Honors Guard Captain.
5. Coordinate competitive color guard drill team(s).

TEAM CAPTAINS
(Academic, Drill, Drone, Orienteering, and Rifle)

1. Responsible for setting practice schedules for their respective teams.
2. Conduct attendance at each practice, event, etc.
3. Maintain an active roster of, and communications with all team members.
4. Provide recommendations and rosters to SNSI/NSI for event/competition teams.
5. Team Captains will be chosen cadets with final approval of SNSI/NSI.

CHAPLAIN
The Chaplain provides the cadets a support system and spiritual support. Duties include:

1. Responsible for coordinating and/or conducting prayers at all appropriate unit functions (i.e. Military Ball, Area Managers/Off-Site Inspection, End-of-Year Awards Banquet, etc.)

The Air Rifle team practices and competes IAW the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rules. The 3 positions include: Prone (laying down), Standing, and Kneeling while shooting on a 10 meter range using authorized .177 caliber pellet air rifles. Competitions are conducted via Shoulder-to-Shoulder (STS) or postal matches. The matches are shot in a 3X10 or 3X20 format with cadets attempting to score as high as possible to a perfect 300 or 600 match. Teams consist of four members with cadets competing for individual and team awards.  Hillgrove's rifle team posted their best ever finish in 2022, finishing 3rd in the State Championship "Sporter" Division. Cadets have the opportunity to attend rifle summer camps to greatly improve their skills as they vie to improve their standing in the state.

The Drone Team competes against teams from across the state of Georgia and NE Florida. Competitors complete in various drone competition areas such as obstacle courses, landing challenges, speed courses, and NFO challenges (flight direction assisted by a teammate), and academics related to aeronautics and aerodynamics. All drone equipment is provided by the unit. In the teams second year of full competition, Hillgrove cadets WON the 2023 Area-12 (STATE) Drone Championship. The team is highly competitive, finishing very high in all areas of competition, including first place in the academic portion, enroute to their first ever STATE CHAMPIONSHIP title in 2023. There are no specific skills or requirements to be on the team other than a willingness to practice and work hard to improve. Come fly with us!