Congratulations on being in this fantastic NJROTC unit at CHS.
What
makes this Unit so great is the family bond between the progressive freshmen, the welcoming upperclassmen, and the dedicated
seniors. The senior class invites all members of NJROTC to be apart of this family.
Welcome
back Upperclassmen! The seniors are very proud to be leading a group of cadets that are motivated and can lead by example.
Keep up the positive attitude throughout the year, and the Unit’s achievements will reflect your attitude. This year
will be heavily based upon a competition between the Unit to build camaraderie, create challenges and goals to achieve, and
as an incentive to become a better cadet and leader. I first encourage you to be involved in the teams, events, and opportunities
that are offered to you. This will be a great small goal to kick off they year and get cadets involved with the family. The
larger goal that should be a factor in everyone’s decisions is to be prepared for the Annual Military Inspection. The
expectations for this inspection are the goal that should be gradually achieved by the end of November. To achieve this goal,
the Unit must work together, participate, and communicate. I am excited as this is a test of the Unit’s leadership, dedication, and work ethic.
Hello Freshmen! The Unit is very happy to have you introduced to NJROTC this
year. Now, the senior class was once in your position three years ago and we know exactly what is floating through your head.
We once were new cadets that had no clue what was going to be thrown at us. Most of all, we were all scared of Sergeant Major
just like you. First, the organization of the unit will be introduced to you. It helps to understand the organization of the
unit so that a cadet can be familiar with the structure of decision-making. Next, the “dreaded” uniform will be
your responsibility. We all were first embarrassed to wear it, but soon embraced the uniform and took pride in representing
the unit. The uniform should be worn correctly and on the proper schedule. One way to enjoy the uniform is to try and be the
best; have the best shoes, have the best belt buckle,, and have the best overall appearance. Another way to enjoy the uniform
is to earn ribbons and other awards that decorate the uniform. After this, drill will be soon expected from you. Focus and
participation are the key values in learning drill properly and quickly. We can not emphasize enough, that participation is
the first step in achieving success, so go out there wanting to be the best and reach your full potential. If you do this,
the hard work will pay off with leadership responsibilities, respect, and awards. Most importantly, have fun! With every opportunity,
be enthusiastic about you involvement and make the best out of your time in the Unit. I am excited to see who excepts the
challenge of exceling, leading the pack, and becoming the future leaders of NJROTC.
Thank
you everyone for your time to read this, but most of all choosing to take this opportunity. I am looking forward to seeing
cadets become a close aspect of the family. Let’s have a great year and achieve our goals with enthusiasm!
c/LCDR
Matt Demar
