Tohopekaliga High School

A banner with the words 'NAVAL SCIENCE' in gold lettering on a blue background with white stars, the United States Navy seal, and a tiger mascot.

Purpose

To instill in participating U.S. high school students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

Program Goals

Promote patriotism
Develop informed & responsible citizens
Develop respect for constituted authority
Develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline, & leadership
Promote an understanding of the basic elements & need for national security
Develop respect for & an understanding of the need for authority in a democratic society
Develop interest in service to the United States

Four Year Curriculum: Naval Science (NS)

NS-1

Leadership;
Foundations of Government; Navy Ships & Aviation; Military Customs, Courtesies, Uniforms; Military Drill; Health & Physical Fitness, First Aid, Orienteering, Survival

NS -2

Naval Leadership; Naval History; Nautical Sciences
Including: Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences such as Physics of Flight, Buoyancy, Electricity & Electronics, and Sound Propagation in Water.

NS -3

Naval Knowledge and Naval Skills
Including: Sea Power & National Security, Naval Operations, Communications & Intelligence, Logistics, Military & International Law of the Sea, Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization, Seamanship, Nautical Rules of the Road, Navigation & Time, Maneuvering Boards, Naval Guns, Aircraft & Missiles.

NS - 4