The purpose of the Aynor Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program is to “motivate young people to be better citizens.” This “character/citizenship development” program is offered to 9th-12th grade students and fulfills the PE requirement for graduation. The Aynor Army JROTC Battalion is a Cadet lead program providing valuable leadership experience recognized by colleges, national scholarship programs, and potential employers. Graduates who elect to enlist in the US Army have an advantage over their peers upon successful completion of the three-year program. They will be eligible for a promotion to Private First Class (E-3) as well as the corresponding increased pay.
The goal of this program is to help prepare each Cadet to enter adulthood after graduation. Whether Cadets’ goals are to attend a service academy, college, the military, a trade school or to immediately enter the workforce, our program will provide an educational and leadership experience offered nowhere else on campus.
JROTC is a progressive program and there are prerequisites for each course. Each JROTC course consists of Leadership Education and Training, Wellness & Fitness. Uniforms, books, class materials and equipment are provided by JROTC. Students must wear the JROTC uniform weekly and meet personal conduct and grooming standards consistent with Army JROTC guidelines. JROTC cadets are able to participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities such as: Marksmanship, Orienteering, Raiders (Fitness), Drill Team, Color Guard, Saber Detail, Robotics, Cyber Patriot (Network Defense), and JLAB (Academic Bowl).
THERE IS NO MILITARY OBLIGATION FOR ENROLLING IN THE JROTC PROGRAM.
JROTC 1 (First Semester) & JROTC 5 (Second Semester)
Credit: 1 Unit each semester
JROTC 1 is the foundation course for the JROTC program and is the state approved course that fulfills the PE requirement for graduation. Primary lessons taught prepare the Cadet for personal success and active citizenship, interpersonal skills and strategies, goal setting, conflict, health and fitness, and service learning. Cadets learn the history, customs and courtesies, traditions, and purpose of the Army and the JROTC program. Cadets also learn strategies for maximizing their potential through learning and self-management. JROTC 1 cadets will learn basic Drill and Ceremonies and will master stationary movements and marching techniques at the squad level.
JROTC 2 (First Semester) & JROTC 6 (Second Semester)
Credit: 1 Unit each semester
Cadets learn the practical application of leadership and ethical principles emphasizing hands on responsibility and accountability for other cadets. Primary lessons taught enforce the significance of the US Constitution and Amendments and their practical application to current events. JROTC 2 cadets learn first aid techniques along with lessons on substance use and abuse with positive decision-making choices. JROTC 2 cadets will master squad level Drill and Ceremony leading to platoon level marching. Activities will revolve around Team Building and living a physically fit lifestyle.
JROTC 3 (First Semester) & JROTC 7 (Second Semester)
Credit: 1 Unit each semester
Cadets learn organizational management and the primary roles of the cadet Battalion Command and Staff positions. JROTC 3 lessons include diversity, conflict management, advanced leadership principles, planning and management of Service-Learning projects. Cadets will learn individual and team presentation/briefing skills.
JROTC 3 cadets master platoon and company level drill and ceremony and assist during Uniform Inspections. JROTC 3 Cadets will serve as Team Leaders for Team Building activities and as primary trainers for drill and ceremony events.
JROTC 4 (First Semester) & JROTC 8 (Second Semester)
Credit: 1 Unit each semester
The Cadet Battalion Commander and Staff manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the Junior ROTC program. This experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordination, directing, controlling and decision-making are conducted by cadet leaders