JROTC

The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. This is accomplished through the teaching of appropriate military subjects. The primary emphasis throughout the course is development of good character traits, self-discipline, and accepting responsibility for one’s actions. Every effort is put forth to teach and encourage cadets to remain drug and alcohol free, graduate from high school, and pursue further education. First year cadets are introduced to the basics of Drill and Ceremony, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, First Aid, Principles of Leadership, Communication Skills (emphasizing oral presentation), Marksmanship, Map Reading, Physical Fitness Training, Military Courtesy, Traditions, and Organization. Cadets are offered the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities which take place after school and on weekends, to include Color Guard, Drill Team, Rifle Team, Adventure Training (Raiders), parades, field trips to military installations, and a variety of community and service learning programs and activities.

Cadets practice hands-on leadership/management by teaching first year cadets Basic Drill and Ceremony under the supervision of upperclassmen and cadre. Primary emphasis at the JROTC 2 level is upon the development of leadership traits and skills, and the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.  Cadets are taught the necessity of teamwork, and responsibility not only for themselves, but also for those assigned to their organization.  JROTC 2 cadets are taught advanced Leadership and Management, Drill and Ceremony, First Aid, Communication Skills (emphasis on written communication), Land Navigation, Marksmanship, Physical Fitness Training, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Military History, and classes on financial planning.

Cadets enter JROTC 3 as senior NCOs or as cadet officers (Lieutenants or Captains).  JROTC 3 cadets are assigned as Platoon Leaders, Company Commanders, or to the Battalion Staff.  Company Commanders are responsible for 40 to 50 cadets.  Platoon Leaders are responsible for 20 to 25 cadets.  Battalion Staff members maintain cadet personnel files, publish cadet orders, prepare weekly training schedules, take periodic inventories of sensitive items, perform supply operations, and administer battalion public affairs.  These cadets perform hands-on leadership and management functions on a daily basis.  They assist in maintaining discipline and good military order.  JROTC 3 cadets bear the primary responsibilities for preparing first-year cadets for the Annual Inspection, conducted by Department of the Army personnel.  Promotions to Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel leading into the JROTC 4 year are highly competitive and selective.

*Students in this course may be able to earn the NOCTI JROTC Leadership and Employability Skills

Cadets enter JROTC 4 as Senior NCOs, Captains, Majors, or Lieutenant Colonels.  JROTC 4 cadets are assigned to the Battalion Staff as Executive Officer, Deputy Battalion Commander, or Battalion Commander.  The Battalion Commander and the Battalion Staff run the Cadet Battalion.  These cadets sit on promotion boards, supervise training, and assist cadres in daily instruction and administration as required.  These cadets command the after-school activities:  Color Guard, Drill Team, Rifle Team, and Raiders.  In this capacity, they plan, direct, and supervise the training of newly-assigned cadets to these extracurricular, after-school organizations. JROTC 4 cadets are the key players at the Annual Inspection.  They formulate, develop, prepare, and present the Commander and Staff Briefing to the Inspection Team.  They escort and assist the on-site Inspection Team.  Throughout the course, they act as role models for all other cadets by setting the standards for appearance, military bearing, and discipline.