The Army JROTC program is a cooperative effort between the United States Army and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. The program is voluntary and is designed to focus on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership, personal growth and behaviors, citizenship, decision making, health and fitness, first aid, team building, service learning, and, geography; all within a student-centered learning environment. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation. JROTC’s mission is “To Motivate Young People to Become Better Citizens.”
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in one of the following Co-Curricular Activities: Drill Team, Color Guard, Marksmanship Teams, Raider Teams, Robotics Teams, or the Academic and Leadership Teams (JLAB). Individual schools may offer additional JROTC Co-curricular Activities.
Cadets are expected to maintain satisfactory grades and a high degree of professionalism and discipline. Cadets assigned to the Alternative School may be subject to disenrollment.
JROTC Course Substitution / Equivalency Credits:
JROTC (2 years) for Lifetime Wellness (1 credit) and Physical Education (.5 credit)
JROTC (3 years) for U.S. Government and Personal Finance (.5 credit)
JROTC I G08H04 1 credit Open to 9, 10, 11 and 12
This basic course consists of material from the nine core JROTC units designed to develop the Emerging Leader emphasizing academic skills, self-awareness and developing a personal plan. Lessons concentrate on; JROTC Foundations, Personal Growth and Behavior, Critical and Creative Thinking, Reading and Vocabulary Comprehension, Studying and Test Taking Strategies, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Anger Management Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Health and Fitness, Stress Management, Geography, and Service Learning. Cadets begin to develop new skills they will use in high school and throughout life. This introductory course develops a greater appreciation of American History, Traditions and the Purpose of Army JROTC. This course introduces Personal Growth and Development, Skills, Traits and Principles necessary to influence human behavior. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.
JROTC II G08H05 1 credit Open to 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: JROTC I
This course continues with JROTC topics on an intermediate level designed for the Developing Leader emphasizing career exploration, communication and ethics. Lessons concentrate on; Introduction to Leadership Development, Communication Skills, Team Building, Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle, First Aid for Emergency and Non-Emergency Situations, Map Reading Skills, Citizenship Skills, Foundations of the American Political System, Creating the US Constitution, The Bill of Rights, Citizen Roles in American Democracy and Service Learning. Course work focuses on Leadership, Presentation Skills such as Becoming a Better Writer, Speech Writing and Public Speaking, Government and Citizenship and First Aid. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.
JROTC III G08H06 1 credit Open to 11 and 12
Prerequisites: JROTC II and JROTC Senior Army Instructor Approval.
This course continues with JROTC topics on an applied level designed to develop the Supervising Leader emphasizing post-secondary plans, career portfolio, and self-management. Lessons concentrate on; Leadership Theory and Application, Citizenship in Action, Drug Awareness, Celebrating Cultural and Individual Diversity, Negotiating and Decision Making. Course work includes Effects of Substance Abuse, Prejudice, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Career Exploration, Planning Skills, Social Responsibility, Resume Building, Interviews, Financial Planning, Critical Thinking and Service Learning. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.
JROTC IV G08H07 1 credit Open to 11 and 12
Prerequisites: JROTC III, JROTC Senior Army Instructor Approval, and promotion to a staff or leadership position within the Battalion.
This course continues with JROTC topics on an advanced level designed to develop the Managing Leader emphasizing life after school and professional development. Lessons focus on; Service to the Nation, Leadership Principals, Personal Finance, Teaching Skills, Service Learning and Applied Leadership in a Command or Staff Position.
JROTC Dual Enrollment C15H22DE and C15H23DE 0.5 credits Open to qualified 12
Prerequisites: JROTC III, Senior Army Instructor Interview and approval, and promotion to a senior staff or leadership position within the Battalion.
APSU Course Title: Public Management 2000 Introduction to Emergency Management
This course is designed for JROTC LET IV cadets who want to take a college credit elective credit. The course focuses on building the higher level leadership skills required for participating and leading Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). CERT is a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) program that educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.
The goal of the course is to develop well-rounded leaders who can be effective in emergency situations by using people skills, knowledge of logistics and teamwork, sense of civic duty, as well as a basic understanding of standard procedures in community emergencies. The course comprises the senior year of the Army JROTC curriculum and includes greater depth and more challenging content on topics covered in previous years, such as leadership, personal growth, team building, citizenship and government. The course content teaches fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, potential terrorist scenarios and disaster medical operations.
Classroom learning is augmented by reading, essay writing, reflective journal writing, group work, skills practice, simulations and civic engagements with local Fire-Rescue and Law Enforcement professionals. Upon completion of the course, cadets will earn a FEMA Community Emergency Response Team certification.
APSU Dual Enrollment Eligibility: Cadets interested in enrolling must meet APSU admission requirements.
Registration through APSU: No later than 1 May.
Cost: Qualified cadets are eligible to receive Tennessee Dual Enrolment Grant funds to cover the cost of this course. Applications must be submitted no later than mid-August through APSU Dual Enrollment Office.