JROTC

• Students earn 1 unit of credit for each successfully completed course.

• JROTC programs are designed for students in grades 9-12 and may be taken for 4 years.

•  Students receive regulation military uniforms free of charge. Uniforms must be worn once each week and for military functions.

• Each school serves a specialized branch of the armed services which may require its own unique set of standards.

• NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION RESULTS FROM JROTC PARTICIPATION.

ARMY JROTC- AC Reynolds High School, CD Owen High School and Clyde A. Erwin High School

Army JROTC is a cadet run organization that teaches basic leadership, discipline, self-confidence, and encourages teamwork.  Cadets are taught basic military knowledge, rules, regulations, and etiquette.  Cadets are given opportunities to gain leadership roles while participating in JROTC teams.  There is no obligation to join the military with taking the JROTC courses, but cadets receive multiple benefits if they do decide to join any of the four services. The Army JROTC program develops in each cadet:

1.  Ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship 

2.  Leadership potential with the ability to live and work with others

3.  Ability to think logically and communicate effectively 

4.  Appreciation of the importance of physical fitness in health

5.  Knowledge of the effects and dangers of substance abuse

6.  Mental management abilities such as goal setting, visualization, and positive self-esteem 

7.  Familiarity with the history, purpose and structure of the military

8.  Knowledge of educational and vocational opportunities and development of basic skills necessary to work effectively 9. An understanding of the importance of high school graduation to a successful future

Army JROTC I   

Students develop knowledge and understanding in:  Citizenship (Foundations of the JROTC Program, introduction to military organizations and procedures, and individual and unit drill), basic leadership principles, Foundations for Success (learning styles; study and communication skills), conflict resolution techniques, introduction to a financial planning program, and service learning.  Elective topics may include physical training/development, rope course activities, rifle marksmanship, survival/outdoor skills and introduction to map reading/land navigation.

Army JROTC II (Prerequisite: Army JROTC I)

Students focus on the development of knowledge and skills in wellness, fitness and first aid, (nutrition, first aid, injury prevention and drug awareness), citizenship and American government (group meeting process, constitutional rights and civil and military justice systems) and basic map reading. Elective topics may include physical training/development, rope course activities, rifle marksmanship, and survival/outdoor skills.

Army JROTC III (Prerequisite: Army JROTC I & II)

This course offers advanced work in leadership theory and application (diversity, performance indicators, negotiation, decision making and problem solving, foundations for success (communication, personal organization, financial planning and career exploration), and continuation in the development of leadership, drill, physical training/development and other elective subjects introduced in JROTC I and II.

Army JROTC IV (Prerequisite: Army JROTC I, II & III)

Students develop a knowledge and understanding of: the Department of Defense and the roles and missions of the armed services, advanced leadership principles (power bases and influence, leadership styles, management skills and motivation); teaching skills (lesson development, delivery and feedback), financial management skills and outdoor survival skills.  Also includes continuation in the development of leadership, drill, physical training/development and other previously introduced electives. Cadets have multiple opportunities to assume leadership roles including preparing and presenting a lesson to the class, leading everyday functions of the corps, and reviewing how leader and staff responsibilities are organized and carried out.

JROTC Staff Leadership and Management  

Prerequisites: JROTC I, II, III; attendance at a JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (can be waived); minimum 2.5 GPA

(all courses) and a 3.0 in JROTC courses; Instructor approval; or JROTC Staff Leadership and Management- Honors (Grade Level: 11 and 12)

Selected students serve as cadet senior leaders (Commander, Executive Officer, Command Sergeant Major) and primary staff for the cadet Battalion organization. This hands-on experience affords students the opportunity to apply leadership and management skills learned in previous JROTC courses.  Students are assigned a specific area of responsibility, taught how to perform and manage their duties, and conduct the planning, decision-making, coordination, control and execution of cadet activities during the school year. Students are required to use their personal leadership, organizational, communication, and personal interaction skills in the performance of their duties. Students are also expected to:

occasionally be available at times in excess of daily class (i.e. before/after school, weekend trips/activities, etc.), maintain passing grades in other courses/subject areas, maintain a superior discipline record, and have an above average record in JROTC courses and extracurricular program activities.  Students approved for the honors option are also required to complete a semester project (in an approved topic) and a presentation to a panel of faculty members. The project may be a research paper, scientific analysis or a service project (with written summary and personal reflection).

JROTC Drill and Rifle Team

Prerequisite:  Senior Army Instructor’s Signature

This course covers basic drill and ceremonies from individual drill through battalion level drill.  Emphasis is placed on fancy drill.  Cadets who take this course are required to participate as a member of the school JROTC Drill Team and will be required to participate in all parades and drill meets throughout the school year.  Some after school practice is required in preparation for drill meets or community service.  Special uniforms are provided for these cadets at no expense to the cadet.  Enrollment in this course requires the approval of the Senior Army Instructor.