The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a citizenship course committed to the study and development of leadership skills. The mission of JROTC is "to motivate young people to be better citizens." This is accomplished through a systematic progression of learning focused on citizenship, leadership, personal responsibility, and service to the school and community. Many optional activities sponsored by the department create additional practical leadership opportunities for students who desire them. The four-year Leadership Education and Training (LET) curriculum is structured to enable students to enroll at any time during their high school career. It is comprised of the following sub-courses with yearly content noted.

*Freshmen students take JROTC three days each week and Physical Education the other two days. Completion of all four years of JROTC will satisfy the four required physical education credits and the one required health credit.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1 ( LET-1)   Grade 9

Introduction to JROTC: A Character and Leadership Development Program: Understand the American symbols, customs and traditions and the history and purpose of JROTC. Learn he rank structure, organization and how the to wear the uniform properly.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Being a Leader: Learn the definition of leadership and how to apply the leadership principles and the Be, Know, Do attributes.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Leadership Lab: Develop proficiency in individual drill movements. Perform drill movements as part of a squad, platoon, company, battalion and brigade. Learn basic cadet knowledge using the Quiz Bowl format. Demonstrate individual attention to detail and the leadership trait, bearing, during monthly inspections and the Annual Inspection. SET THE EXAMPLE.

Foundations for Success -- Communications Skills: Study the seven communications skills and how to get your point across in an oral presentation. Discuss the guidelines for managing conflicts and the different types of conflicts found in today's schools and in our society.

Citizenship and American History: Learn about the background to the writing of the Constitution and the freedoms provided by the Bill of Rights. Study the types of citizenship and the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizenship. Understand the meaning of what it means to be a participating citizen. Study an overview of 200 years of military, political, social, and economic changes, and how America 's history relates to its future using a timeline.

Geography and Earth Science: Learn how to read a map and orient a map to the ground. Study map symbols, colors and marginal information. Locate a point on a map using four and six-digit grid coordinates. Understand elevation and relief (landforms) on a map

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid: Study the definition of first aid, how to evaluate a victim, and how to employ the correct sequence of the life-saving steps. Learn how to clear the airway, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and perform CPR. Understand the types of bleeding and measures to control them; how to treat for shock; and immobilizing fractures. Discuss substance abuse and commonly abused drugs.

 Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid -- Taking the Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President's Physical Fitness Program during Leadership Lab and demonstrate individual performance to standard.

Rifle Safety and Marksmanship (Optional): Introduce range safety procedures and the safe handling of a weapon. Study the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing firing positions. Fire a .22 caliber rifle or an air rifle by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2 ( LET-2)   Grade 10

Leadership: Study the 11 leadership principles; the Be, Know, Do attributes; and the styles of leadership. Discuss the five basic management principles and compare management to leadership.

Leadership Lab: Lead the activities of the assigned cadet organization including freshman instruction, squad drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Quiz Bowl. Apply classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and values. Employ proper techniques of communications. Motivate subordinates. Demonstrate individual attention to detail and the leadership trait, bearing, during monthly inspections and the Annual Inspection. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

Techniques of Communication: Study different teaching methods, the three-part learning objective, the eight-part teaching plan, and the basic parts of a lesson plan. Teach a class.

Your American Citizenship: Study the Civil War Amendments and the struggle of some citizens to gain the freedoms specified in the Bill of Rights. Compare communism and democracy as forms of government. Study how the Constitution provides for the armed forces while keeping military power under civilian control.

American (Military) History: Study the development of military strategy and policy after World War II, including the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam Conflict and Desert Storm. Learn the impact of different administrations and world situations on military strategy.

Map Reading/Geography: Determine distance and direction to locations on a map and on the ground. Convert azimuths (direction) when using a compass with a map.

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid: Continue the study of first aid including the evaluation of victims and the life-saving steps. Review how to clear the airway, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and perform CPR. Understand the types of bleeding and measures to control them; how to treat for shock; and immobilize fractures. Discuss substance abuse and commonly abused drugs. Explore the mission and operations of the Minnesota Counter Drug Force.

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid -- Taking the Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President's Physical Fitness Program during Leadership Lab, leading assigned subordinates by example and influencing optimum individual performance to standard.

Marksmanship and Safety (Optional): Review range safety procedures and the safe handling of a weapon. Review the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing firing positions. Fire a .22 caliber rifle or an air rifle by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3 ( LET-3)   Grade 11

Introduction to JROTC: A Character and Leadership Development Program: The Department of Defense and the Nation's defense forces.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Knowing How to Lead and Leading Situations: Study leadership values and ethics, including the four values that form the basis of trust in organizations, and the four temptations that leaders face. Watch the movie, "Paths of Glory," and write a paper on leadership values and temptations. Study the problem-solving/decision-making process and apply the process to a problem. Discuss ethical situations that effect behavior, standards of morality and ethical decision-making in light of these and other factors, such as laws, regulations, basic national rights, traditional military values, personal values and institutional pressures.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Leadership Lab: Lead the activities of assigned cadet organization, including freshman instruction, squad and platoon drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Quiz Bowl. Apply classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and values. Employ proper techniques of communications. Counsel and motivate subordinates. Demonstrate individual attention to detail and the leadership trait, bearing, during monthly inspections and the Annual Inspection. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

Foundations for Success -- Techniques of Communication: This unit is divided into three components, oral communications, organizational communications and counseling. Review learning objectives, the eight-part teaching plan and lesson planning. Present instruction on an assigned topic and write a lesson plan. Study the flow of information within organizations focusing on the factors that change, distort and dilute information; the informal communications systems; and the barriers to communications. Study the types of counseling, the approaches to counseling, the outcomes of effective counseling, and how to conduct a proper counseling session. Understand the application of oral and interpersonal communications and counseling techniques within the JROTC.

Foundations for Success -- Career Planning: As students progress toward graduation, many post-secondary opportunities are available from which to choose. This unit introduces the Service Academy and ROTC Scholarship opportunities. Program coordinators and affiliated college students visit the classroom to share information and answer student questions.

Foundations for Success -- Service Learning: Develop an appreciation for the need and importance of dedicating yourself to making a difference in your community through service learning . Participate in a service learning project by teaching Junior Achievement Program lessons to elementary school children in the St. Paul Public School System.

Citizenship and American History: Develop an appreciation for the United States Constitution and our democratic form of government through the educational game, Chief Justice. Students will engage in debates on a variety of constitutional and contemporary issues, while playing the roles of attorneys, jurors and judge.

Geography and Earth Science -- Map Reading: Review topographic map information, determining distance and elevation, measuring direction, and plotting/reading six-digit grid coordinates. Study eight digit grid coordinates, declination, polar coordinates, intersection, resection and the use of a magnetic compass.

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid -- Taking the Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President's Physical Fitness Program during Leadership Lab, leading assigned subordinates by example and influencing optimum individual performance to standard.

Marksmanship and Safety (Optional): Extend student knowledge of the sight system on rifles and how to make adjustments to the rear sight. Summarize the major points of marksmanship training.  Fire a .22 caliber rifle or an air rifle by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING 4 ( LET-4)   Grade 12

Leadership -- Leading Situations: Review the leadership principles, styles, traits and values. Watch the movie, "Patton," assess Patton's style, strengths and weaknesses as a leader, and write a paper on this leadership assessment.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Leadership Lab: Plan, organize and direct the activities of Leadership Lab including freshman instruction, squad/platoon/company drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Quiz Bowl. Apply classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and values. Employ proper techniques of communications. Motivate subordinates. Learn the manual of arms for the saber and lead the Fall Review and Twilight Parade. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

Leadership Theory and Application -- Basic Command and Staff Principles: Strengthen and expand student knowledge of command and staff relationships and responsibilities, staff organization, delegation of authority, and staff actions. Apply these basic principles while performing assigned command and staff duties within the cadet brigade. Plan, coordinate, execute the Upper Midwest JROTC Challenge and conduct an after-action review. Study the Command Inspection Program and prepare the annual Unit Report.

Foundations for Success -- Leadership from the Inside Out: Discuss ethical situations that effect behavior, standards of morality and ethical decision-making in light of these and other factors, such as laws, regulations, basic national rights, traditional values, personal values and institutional pressures. Understand your responsibility and accountability in ethical dilemmas where your values come into conflict.

Foundations for Success -- Planning Skills and Social Responsibility: Learn about proper social conduct and behavior. Study the evolution of the regimental mess; and, plan and execute a formal Dining-In and Military Ball.

Foundations for Success -- Techniques of Communications: Review the techniques of oral communications. Present Fall drill instruction to the freshman class using the 8-part teaching plan.

Foundations for Success -- Service Learning: Develop an appreciation for the need and importance of dedicating yourself to making a difference in your community through service learning . Participate in a service learning project by teaching Junior Achievement Program lessons to elementary school children in the St. Paul Public School System.

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid -- Taking the Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President's Physical Fitness Program. Lead the execution of Cadet Challenge in Leadership Lab; prepare performance records; select the Upper Midwest JROTC Challenge team; and identify the top five male and female award recipients.

Marksmanship and Safety (Optional): Extend student knowledge of the sight system on rifles and how to make adjustments to the rear sight. Summarize the major points of marksmanship training. Zero a .22 caliber rifle or an air rifle and engage a target firing for familiarization.