The Academy of Leadership and Military Science is a collaborative venture between Norfolk Public Schools and a number of communities, private sector, government, higher education, and military agencies. The small learning community of the Academy includes cluster scheduling of all core, foreign language, naval science and leadership classes, as well as year-round internships with community partners. Cadets in The Academy of Leadership and Military Science earn promotions and are placed in positions of peer and group leadership roles. This concept allows students to make mistakes, correct errors, and reflect upon their work to become a better leader. Under the guidance of the Certified Naval Science Instructors, cadets build foundational skills and habits that empower them to see connections, understand their strengths, and be confident in developing ideas.While the training is along military lines, it is conducted to encourage initiative and individuality to develop natural gifts, to teach self-control, develop personal character, responsibility and qualities of integrity, loyalty, and dedication.Approximately 60% of the ALMS cadets who are graduating seniors continue to higher education. ALMS students complete ACT/SAT preparation course for class credit The Senior Naval Science Instructor is authorized to nominate a maximum of three eligible cadets each year to compete for U.S. Naval Academy appointments. Distinguished Units with Academic Honors may nominate three eligible JROTC cadets as candidates for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy in addition to the three nominations above to the U.S. Naval Academy.Cadets who desire to pursue careers in trade-fields or directly enter the workforce will gain and develop invaluable leadership experience and have the self-confidence necessary to become successful in life.

The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) runs programs in secondary schools across the United States. Students who sign up for NJROTC units learn leadership, naval, military service and citizenship skills from instructors who have retired from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, or from branches of the Reserves. There are currently two instructor ranks for NJROTC jobs.Senior Naval Science Instructors and Naval Science Instructors:Senior Naval Science Instructors (SNSIs) lead NJROTC units in schools, reporting to an area manager. The SNSI is the program leader, taking the role of commanding officer. He is responsible for ensuring that the program follows the rules, regulations and procedures decided by Naval Service Training Command and the school or school district. Naval Science Instructors (NSIs) report to the SNSI. Apart from the management responsibilities of the SNSI, both instructors share day-to-day job responsibilities.Teaching Naval Science and Developing CadetsThe duties of NJROTC jobs include teaching and preparing a three- or four-year naval science curriculum on campus, ensuring that lessons meet program objectives. Instructors lead students in military drill, and plan and manage extracurricular activities, such as ceremonies, rifle and drill team competitions, leadership training and ship cruises. Instructors work with feeder schools to recruit future candidates into their units, and counsel and mentor their cadets, helping them to identify and meet their college or career objectives.Additional NJROTC Job Duties:Instructors are also responsible for the requisition, maintenance and storage of equipment, uniforms, weapons and training supplies. The job has some budget and administrative responsibilities, and instructors are required to report on progress and logistics. Instructors must also ensure that they keep up to date with changes in the U.S. Navy and that they attend relevant naval or instruction training courses. Units work within schools, and instructors should build good working relationships with school staff.NJROTC Vacancies:Certification boards meet semiannually to review application packages and service records to fill current and anticipated vacancies. Packages include application forms, a checklist, a recent fitness statement and/or body fat measurements form and a current photograph. Instructors also arrange an interview with an NJROTC area manager before the board convenes. They do not automatically get a job once they are certified but must apply directly to schools with suitable NJROTC vacancies. Updated lists of certified instructors are sent by NJROTIC area managers to schools that periodically have NJROTC vacancies.