Cadet Information

I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.

I am loyal and patriotic.

I am the future of the United States of America.

I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.

I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.

I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.

I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.

May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.

C/ PVT 

• 30 days of class

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Have 100% uniform wear

• Recite the Cadet Creed

• Register for the Cadet Portfolio

• Register for COF Contest

C/ PFC

• Hold the rank of PVT for 30 days

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Have 100% uniform wear

• Recite the cadet creed

• Participate in 1 cadet challenge

• Pass Drill Evaluation #1 (facing movements)

C/ CPL

• Hold the rank of PFC for 30 days

• Have at least an 80% in JROTC over 1 progress period

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Have 100% uniform wear and PT participation

• Participate in one JROTC activity (Parade, Fundraiser, Field Trip, Community Service, Color Guard, Rifle Match)

• Recite the Cadet Creed

• Complete your year one goal statement in Cadet Portfolio

• Lead a Flag Detail or PT Extended Rectangular Formation

C/ SGT

• Hold the rank of CPL for 60 days

• Have at least an 80% in JROTC over 1 progress period

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Have 100% uniform wear and PT participation

• Participate in one JROTC activity (Parade, Fundraiser, Field Trip, Community Service, Color Guard, Rifle Match)

• Recite the Cadet Creed

• Recite the National Anthem

• Plot an 8 digit grid coordinate on a map

• Pass Drill Evaluation #2 (Squad Drill Movements)

• Lead PT Extended Rectangular Formation

C/ SSG

• Hold the rank of SGT for 60 days

• Complete 2 semesters of JROTC with an 80% or better

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Complete your year two goal statement in Cadet Portfolio

• Have 100% uniform and PT participation

• Participate in one JROTC activity (Parade, Fundraiser, Field Trip, Community Service, Color Guard, Rifle Match)

• Demonstrate how to splint a compound fracture

C/ SFC

• Hold the rank of SSG for 60 days

• Have at least on 80% in JROTC

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Have 100% uniform wear and PT participation 

• Complete a Cadet Challenge

• Lead a Squad drill or PT two times

• Participate in one JROTC activity (Parade, Fundraiser, Field Trip, Community Service, Color Guard, Rifle Match)

• Demonstrate how to dress a wound and perform CPR

C/ MSG

• Hold the rank of SFC for 60 days

• Have 80% or better in all classes

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Submit a JROTC National Cadet Essay

• Volunteer for one of these: Drill Team/Color Guard, Rifle Team, JLAB, SLP Role, Other Leadership Role Approved by SAI)

• Perform 3 hours of Community Service/SLP

• Complete one BN Improvement Recommendation for SAI/AI and Staff

C/ 2LT

• Hold the rank of MSG for 90 days

• Have 80% or better in all classes

• Score at least an 80% on your promotion test

• Complete one BN Improvement Recommendation for SAI/AI and Staff

• Volunteer for one of these: Drill Team/Color Guard, Rifle Team, JLAB, SLP Role, Other Leadership Role Approved by SAI

• Perform 3 hours of Community Service/SLP

• Teach a skill in a LAB period approved by the SAI

C/ 1LT and above

• Nomination only

Flag

The blue section of the flag is called the union and it represents justice. 

The striped section of the flag is the field. The white represents purity and the red represents honor and sacrifice.

The flag was commissioned in 1777.

The Star Spangled Banner was created in The War of 1812 and it became the national anthem in 1931.

Other names for the flag include: Colors, Standard, or Ensign.

You must be 6 paces away to salute a superior officer or uncased colors.

Facing Commands

"Attention!" is a command used to call the attention of cadets. While standing at attention, cadets should be standing upright with their feet together, arms by their sides, and quiet. 

"At Ease!" is a command, usually called after the command "Attention!" or after a salute, which allows cadets to relax while still giving their attention to the AI/SAI.

"Parade Rest!" is a position assumed by a cadet while talking to an NCO officer, or other officer of superior rank. 

"Fall In!" is a command to call cadets into formation. Upon receiving the command to "Fall In!" a cadet should quickly move into one of the four squads that stand parallel to the Platoon SGT. Cadets are released from this position at the command of "Fall Out!"

"Left Face!"  is a command used to turn an element to the left in one coordinated movement. This command is used for individual cadets or platoons during formation.

"Right Face!" is a command, mirror "Left Face!" used to turn an element to the right in one coordinated movement. This command is used for individual cadets or platoons during formation.

"About Face!" is a command used to turn an element completely around in one coordinated movement. This command is used for individual cadets or platoons during formation.

"Present Arms!" is a command used to call cadets into the position of attention while presenting a hand salute. 

"Order Arms!" is a command used to call cadets to lower their arms and resume the position of attention. 

Marching Info

Quick time is 120 steps per minute

Double time is 180 steps per minute

The step measurement for Quick time is 30 inches

A half step measurement is 15 inches

Von Stuben's "Blue Book" is a guide used to teach marching