POTUS and Collective Security and Redesigning the US Military

The President of the United States (POTUS) is also the Commander in Chief of the United States Military. POTUS has a key role in all elements of national power (DIME: Diplomacy, Information, Military, and Economy). POTUS is responsible for the collective security of the United States.

You are working as an intern in Washington, DC and the Secretary of Defense has hired you as an intern to help redesigning the US Military. The project will involve identifying the key tasks / requirements / country's collective security requirements. The next step is developing or organizing military capability to meet those requirements.

So what are: 

• Key TASKS for US Military as it relates to two strategic functions?
• Protecting the Homeland
• Projecting Power Overseas

• What are the key REQUIREMENTS to accomplish each one of the Key Tasks your group identified?

• What would the ORGANIZATION of the US military be formed to accomplish those requirements you listed?

US MILITARY CAPABILITY BASED REQUIREMENTS

ORGANIZATION OF PRESENT US MILITARY

POSSIBLE FUTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE US MILITARY

USS MASON and its Impact on US Navy

The USS Mason (DE-529) was a destroyer escort and the second ship to be named Mason. The USS Mason was one of two US Navy ships in World War Two with largely African- American crews. These two ships were manned with African-Americans as the result of a letter sent to President Roosevelt by the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in mid-December 1941. 

While we learn about the story of this historic ship and this crew think about the following concepts as it relates to a nations
s citizens:

• Role of citizens in the military service of their nation
• Concepts of diversity and commonality 
• Segregation versus De-Segregation
• Impact of prejudice on teamwork

We are going to watch the full movie, PROUD in class which is based on the true story of the USS Mason. 

Those Americans that set this example laid the foundation for all American, regardless of race, to serve their country with honor.

TEAMWORK and The Teams In Your Life

Life is about teamwork. If you think about it, just about every social grouping you are a part of is a team of some sort. Some teams are organized centralized teams with a designated leader (lead by authority) and other team are more loosely organized decentralized teams without a designated leader (lead by influence). 

I want to have you think about and discuss the concept of teamwork using an F-18 and a Goose. 

While you watch these two short videos take a mental note of the teamwork concepts that stand out to you as being important. 

First the F-18:

Next, the Goose: 

After having watch these two videos, discuss the key teamwork concepts you feel are critical from these examples. 

What is Keeping You From Your Own Success...?

Do You Know that High School Students who ACTIVELY participate in JROTC are more successful than students who do not. High School completion and GPA is typically a bit higher for JROTC cadets. Why do you think that is?

TODAY, let us take a look at your concept of professional (academic) and personal (friends, family, relationships) SUCCESS.

Lets listen to some thoughts on Professional (Academic) Success:

Now let us listen to some thoughts on Personal (Relationships) Success:

CLASS ACTIVITY: We watched the videos to get some ideas about your professional and personal success, NOW it is time to self -reflect:

TOPIC: WHAT IS ONE AREA (Professional and Personal) YOU NEED TO WORK ON TO BE AS SUCCESSFUL AS POSSIBLE?

MONDAY: Take 10 minutes and think about the one area professionally and the one area personally that holds you back from being as successful as you can?

• Write an outline for a short speech tomorrow, Tuesday in class.
• Be specific for a professional and personal shortcoming that you control.
• List a number of SPECIFIC positive actions you can take to overcome that shortcoming that is keeping you from professional (academic) success and personal (relationship) success. 

TUESDAY: You will give a short speech 1 to 2 minutes about the topic discussing you professional academic shortcoming and your personal shortcoming, and specific positive actions you can take to overcome them and achieve more success in your life. 

Good Luck, this is all about YOU!

2015 SENIORS NJROTC FINAL EXAM

Purpose: The purpose of this final examination for Senior Cadets is to create a financial planning product that will have relevance to your post high school plan for this upcoming fall. You should be able to use what you learn from this examination during the summer as you plan for the fall.

Pre-Exam Preparation: Spend time prior to the exam analyzing your future financial situation in the fall, consider the below expense factors (feel free to add any more you feel are relevant) and develop (synthesize) your financial plan.

Financial Expenses Factors for Fall 2015

• Living Arrangements
• Living at Home
• Rent
• Food
• Make meals / cook
• Eat Out / Fast Food
• School
• Tuition
• Books
• Room and Board
• Transportation
• Car
• Insurance
• Gas
• Bus / Subway
• Pass
• Phone
• Data Plan
• Other Expenses
• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Income Plan:
• How will you earn money?
• How will you pay for these expenses?

Your Final Exam: Based upon your pre-exam preparation above, you are required to conduct two graded tasks (one written task prior to the exam and one verbal task during the exam):

• Pre-Exam Task: Complete a detailed two to three page Fall 2015 Personal Financial Expense Plan which include each category of expenses (Living Arrangements, Food, School, Transportation, Phone, Other: Medical & Dental) and how you plan on paying for these expenses. Turn this plan in during the exam to the SNSI.
• You need to develop a spreadsheet which lists the expenses and your plan to pay those expenses as well.
• Exam Task: Using your Fall 2015 Personal Financial Expense Plan, and associated spreadsheet to brief the SNSI on your personal financial plan for the fall. Ensure you address not only the specific expenses by category but how you plan on paying for each expense based on your required income.

NOTE: FINALS DATE FOR PERIOD 7 SENIORS IS MONDAY JUNE 8TH!

 

2015 Upperclassmen NJROTC Final Exam

Purpose: The purpose of this final examination for Upperclassmen (9,10,11 graders) Cadets is to create a product that will have relevance to your plans this summer to prepare you for next year both professionally and personally. You should be able to use what you learn from this examination during your summer and to help you attain goals in the future.

Pre-Exam Preparation: Spend time prior to the exam analyzing your summer, consider the below factors (feel free to add any more you feel are relevant) and develop (synthesize) your summer plan.

Summer Tasks:

• Work
• How can you earn money this summer?
• Where, Doing What, Hours, Salary
• Volunteer / Community Service
• Where can you perform community service or volunteer?
• Where, When, For Whom
• Exercise and Health
• President’s Physical Fitness Program
• Other Physical Activity of Your Choice
• Relax / Vacation
• Traveling (with family if possible)
• Stay-cation: Day Trips from home
• Professional Development
• College Prep: Generic College Essay
• Check Out Colleges Online (Which Ones)
• College Tour (Local or while on Vacation)
• SAT / ACT Prep (How, Where?)
• Personal Development
• Family Relationships
• Parents and Guardians
• Siblings (Brothers & Sisters)
• Other Relatives
• Friend Relationships
• Reading (What Books?)
• Select two Books You Want To Read This Summer that will assist in your personal or professional development.

Your Final Exam: Using your pre-exam preparation, you are required to conduct two graded tasks (one written task prior to the exam and one verbal task during the exam):

• Pre-Exam Task: Complete a detailed two to three page 2015 Personal Summer Plan and turn it in at the beginning of the class period during the scheduled exam to the SNSI.
• List and explain all of the specific tasks (Work, Volunteer / Community Service, Exercise and Health, Relax/Vacation, Professional, Personal, Reading) you plan to perform.
• Place all of these specific tasks on a calendar. You will use this calendar during the Exam Task.   
• Exam Task: Using your 2015 Personal Summer Plan, and associated calendar brief the SNSI on your personal plan for the summer. Ensure you address not only the summer tasks but specifically how you plan to accomplish them and when by using the calendar.  

Medal of Honor Recipient Assignment

You need to have two 8 X 11 papers: 

• Head shot photo [preferably color] or an individual picture
• Facts about this Medal of Honor Recipient

8 X 11 papers will be mounted on black construction paper.

Photo page will include Recipient’s photo, name and the Battle where KIA.

Your job is to make that person KIA to come alive through your presentation.

DUE: Friday May 15^th.