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Jrotc is designed to teach the values of citizenship, leadership, and service to the community. In the process students will learn about personal responsibility, team work, self-discipline, and gain self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program (JROTC) is a program which helps today's high school student become tomorrow's citizen. The JROTC ensures that the requirements of public law are met and provides guidance concerning effective operation of the unit in accordance with military standards. The JROTC also provides uniforms and curriculum materials. Required activities may be held after school and on weekends. Instructors are retired officers and noncommissioned officers who are members of the school faculty.
Mission Statement
The mission of Army JROTC is “To motivate young people to be better citizens.”JROTC teaches self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well-done, and it offers you the following challenges and opportunities:
- Sharpen your communication skills
- Promote and encourage citizenship through participation in community service projects
- Develop your leadership potential
- Strengthen your self-esteem
- Improve your physical fitness
- Provide incentives to live drug-free
- Promote your graduation from high school and develop a solid foundation for career development.
Unit 1: Citizenship in Action - This unit engage students in the practice of basic citizenship customs and traditions and in the exploration of opportunities for national service. Unit 2: Leadership theory and Application - Unit 2 helps you develop cadet leadership potential through the application of principles, values, and strategies. Unit 3: Foundation for Success - Unit 3 builds essential skills needed to maximize learning potential and future success. This unit lays the ground work for service learning. You learn to recognize the value of varied learning styles and multiple levels of intelligence. Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid - Unit 4 provides information and tools you need to take responsibility for physical and mental wellness. As a cadet, you learn to assess your personal status and develop plans for improving nutrition and exercise habits and controlling stress. Unit 5: Geography, Map Skills, and Environmental Awareness - This unit helps you build map reading and land navigation skills and apply them in learning the art of orienteering and air navigation. Unit 6: Citizenship in History and Government - Unit 6 builds the basic skills and interest for participation in civic and political life. Unit 7: Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program - This final and optional unit teaches elements of air rifle safety and marksmanship. The focus is on history, safety, and operation of air rifles, including taking aim, firing techniques, positions, scoring, and firing for record. |
*Note
1. The uniform will be Class A or B as prescribed by Senior Army Instructor for all parades, details and Drill Competitions.
2. Calendar of events will be updated will additional JROTC activities and details as information becomes available. |