Military & JROTC Information
Male students 18 years old must register with the Selective Service. You may do so three different ways:
Your Local Post Office
Receiving a card in the mail
Military
The US Military is made up of six branches, each with their own active-duty and part-time components. Each varies in service commitment, location and how its members contribute to the overall mission of protecting our country, though all components are on the same rank-based pay scale.
As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, the Army protects the security of the United States and its resources.
The Army is a powerful fighting force defending and serving our nation by land, sea and air. Elite groups within the Army, such as the Army Rangers and Special Forces, receive specialized training for advanced combat situations.
In addition to domestic bases, the Army has permanent stations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as troops on the ground wherever there is a conflict. Length of individual service commitment varies, and in some cases may be as little as two years.
The Navy delivers combat-ready Naval forces while maintaining security in the air and at sea.
Today’s Navy handles operations on and under the sea, in the air and on the ground. It spans 100 international ports and the open ocean. Elite groups within the Navy, such as the SEALs and Navy Divers, receive specialized training for advanced warfare situations. A Navy Sailor generally serves a term of four years aboard one of the Navy's 293 deployable ships, though options for shorter time commitments exist.
The Air Force protects American interests at home and abroad with a focus on air power.
Today's Air Force operates with a three-part vision: global vigilance, reach and power. This vision empowers a technologically advanced force that is focused on air, space and cyberspace superiority.
The Marine Corps is often first on the ground in combat situations.
The Marine Corps plays a major role as the first force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. Total service commitment ranges from four to six years.
The Space Force defends U.S. interests on land, in the air, and from orbit with a range of advanced training and technology.
The U.S. Space Force is the Military’s newest service branch, with advanced defensive operations on land, in the air and in orbit. The Space Force maintains the military’s competitive edge in space with specialized training and enhances its capabilities through the acquisition and development of next-generation space-based systems.
The Coast Guard is a maritime force offering military, law enforcement, humanitarian, regulatory and diplomatic capabilities.
The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the Military responsible for an array of maritime duties, from ensuring safe and lawful commerce to performing rescue missions in severe conditions.
Service Academies, Senior Military Colleges & Maritime Academies
The Military offers unique educational opportunities for students who plan to pursue a college degree. These options — service academies, senior military colleges and maritime academies — offer world-class education and a deeper understanding of military culture. In addition, these schools grant full tuition in exchange for a period of service commitment.
Service Academies
West Point Naval Academy Air Force Academy Coast Guard Academy Merchant Marine Academy
Senior Military Colleges
Texas A&M Corp of Cadets Norwich Univ Virginia Military Inst The Citadel
Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets Univ of N Georgia Virginia’s Inst for Women’s Leadership
Maritime Academies
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Great Lakes Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Cal State Maritime Academy State Univ of NY Maritime College Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Park High School JROTC
The Army JROTC Mission
“To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens.”
The Army JROTC Vision
JROTC will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions.
JROTC Program Information
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army and the high schools to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The outcomes of the JROTC program are:
Act with integrity and personal accountability as they lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce
Engage civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society
Graduate prepared to excel in post-secondary options and career pathways
Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health
Value the role of the military and other service organizations
With the school’s support, the JROTC program achieves these outcomes by using a world-class 21st Century, technology driven, student centered curriculum. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics.
JROTC Instructor
Guadalupe Berrios Jr.
Sergeant First Class (Ret.), USA
Army Instructor
Guadalupe.berrios@rusd.org
Office: 262-619-4488
The University of Wisconsin Parkside announces a new Articulation Agreement with the Racine Unified School District, formalizing a partnership benefiting Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students who, after graduation, wish to continue their education at UW-Parkside. The goal of this postsecondary/secondary articulation agreement is to assist students in continuing their education after high school.
In order to obtain the college credit under this agreement, a student must meet the minimum requirements in the agreement; successfully complete the JROTC curriculum while in high school, complete all of the established assessments at a score of 80% or higher, and turn in the JROTC Advanced Standing Credit Application to their military instructor. Students under this agreement are not automatically admitted to UW-Parkside, they must meet the requirements for admission through the UW-Parkside Application for Admission process.
ASVAB
This program is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work. The ASVAB test is used for entrance into the military. The ASVAB test is usually given two times a year at Park (fall and spring).
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