All students enrolled at MAST are required to become cadets in the Navy Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (NJROTC) and take four years of Naval Science.

Grade 9 - Naval Science I

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the precepts of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. This course is also designed to engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the role of sea power will be important in America's future, and develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. These elements are pursued at a fundamental level.

The content should include, but not be limited to the following:

• an introduction to the NJROTC program, its missions, goals and objectives

• an overview of the naval science curriculum

• benefits of the NJROTC program

• instruction in naval leadership and followership traits and principles

• the duties, rights, and responsibilities of informed citizens

• the basis of our government and its role in today’s society

• the various types of government in different parts of the world

• the student’s role as citizens of the United States

• the role of military forces in our national defense

• the mission, and organization of the Navy in maintaining freedom of the seas

• the mission and construction of Navy ships/understanding shipboard customs and courtesies

• the mission and construction of Navy aircraft

Grade 10 - Naval Science 2

Second course in a NJROTC program, builds upon the foundation established in Naval Science 1. It focuses on further developing leadership skills, introducing maritime history and naval sciences, and deepening the understanding of the world's oceans. Cadets will also delve into naval organization, watch standing, and military bearing. 

The content should include, but not be limited to the following:

• Cadet Handbook (review)

• Cadet Reference and Drill manuals (review)

• Operational Risk Management/Training time out

• Maritime history

  • Naval history and heritage during the American Revolution, 

  • Naval history during the Civil War.

  • Naval history during World War eras.

• US Coast Guard / NJ Boaters safety course

• NJROTC approaches to leadership and leadership skills

Grade 11 - Naval Science 3

Full-year, four credit course for third year Naval Science students (juniors).

The purpose of this course is to further develop the understanding and importance of sea power and national security, naval operations and support functions, military law, international law and the sea and naval leadership.

The content should include, but not be limited to the following:

• Sea power and national security

• Naval operations, and support functions

• Military law, discipline and punishment

• Fundamentals of international law and the sea

• Naval leadership

• The construction and organization (damage control) of naval ships

• Naval shipboard organization and watch standing

• Equipment, terminology, and small boat basic characteristics used in basic seamanship

• Common tools and terminology of navigation

• Navigation fundamentals, nautical rules of the road and purpose of maneuvering boards

• Naval weaponry instruction in gunnery, guided missiles, mines, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons

Grade 12 - Naval Science 4

The purpose of this course is to further develop the understanding and importance of providing leadership to and administration of NJROTC battalion and it's unit activities with supervision from the Naval Scieice Instructors. As well the course emphasizes practical leadership development, focusing on preparing students for leadership roles and their future after high school. 

The content should include, but not be limited to the following:

• Cadet Handbook (review)

• Cadet Reference and Drill manuals (review)

• Operational Risk Management/Training time out

• Leadership and Ethics

• Physical Fitness

• Cultural Studies and Maritime history