Can I teach NJROTC while I finish up my contract?

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:31:45 -0400

I'm set to retire September of next year and I'm working on getting certified to teach NJROTC. Since schools start in August, would I be able to double-dip since I'd technically still be active duty, would the school have to treat it as an internship and not pay me until I'm actually retired, or am I just screwed?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2020 3:47 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:47:18 -0400

I would suggest starting here:

https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/njrotc/instructor/inst_app_process.aspx

inst_app_process.aspx

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jun 19 at 2020 3:53 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:53:20 -0400

Since the school can not be reimbursed for your salary, chances are pretty good that you are screwed.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2020 10:33 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:33:46 -0400

Wanted to post an update. I got in contact with the area manager. Apparently you can be on active duty while on terminal leave as a NJROTC teacher. You will continue receiving your active duty pay and allowances while receiving your teacher's salary. So they can bring you on full time and start your teaching clock while on active duty and double dip.

The school would have cover it with no reimbursement until officially retired. Some districts will just cover it and some will say they will only cover half since they are not getting reimbursement and you’ll be paid half since you’re still technically on active duty.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Response by PO1 Tyrone Wilder made Jul 30 at 2022 9:07 PM

PO1 Tyrone Wilder — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:07:48 -0400

I contacted the regional office about you still being active and they said you must be retired.