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The MCJROTC curriculum or program of instruction (POI) consists of five categories: Leadership, Citizenship, Personal Growth and Responsibility, Public Service and Career Exploration, and General Military Subjects.
The MCJROTC curriculum or program of instruction (POI) consists of five categories: Leadership, Citizenship, Personal Growth and Responsibility, Public Service and Career Exploration, and General Military Subjects.
The five categories are further broken down into skills. Each skill has multiple associated classes given based on the Leadership Education level of the cadet (i.e., first year or fourth year).
The five categories are further broken down into skills. Each skill has multiple associated classes given based on the Leadership Education level of the cadet (i.e., first year or fourth year).
Leadership: 1) Objectives of leadership, 2) Core values, 3) Leadership traits, 4) Leadership principles, 5) Responsibilities, 6) Espirit de Corps, and 7) Proficiency
Citizenship: 1) Patriotism, 2) Civic responsibilities, and 3) National defense
Personal Growth and Responsibility: 1) Physical Fitness, 2) Health, hygiene, and nutrition, 3) Social skills, 4) Written and Oral communication, and 5) Personal finance
Public Service and Career Exploration: 1) Career preparation and 2) Opportunities in public service
General Military Subjects: 1) Administration, 2) Drill and Ceremonies, 3) Uniforms, clothing, and equipment, 4) Customs, courtesies, and traditions, 5) Rank structure, 6) Chain of command, 7) Military history, 8) Marksmanship, 9) First aid, 10) Interior guard, 11) Land navigation, and 12) Uniform Code of Military Justice
Check out what the cadets are doing in class below!
Check out what the cadets are doing in class below!
Guest speaker:
Mr. Raymond
Guest speaker:
Mr. Raymond
Mr. Raymond, Tucker's principal, gives a class on what makes a good leader. He details what is needed to perform his duties as principal and gives cadets tips for carrying out their own duties.
Guest speakers:
Captain Sigmon and Staff Sergeant Khan
Guest speakers:
Captain Sigmon and Staff Sergeant Khan
Captain Sigmon and Staff Sergeant Khan, local Marine Corps recruiters, speak to the class about benefits of and take questions about joining the Marine Corps.
Guest speakers:
Jennings Brothers
Guest speakers:
Jennings Brothers
Dakota Jennings, a Tucker MCJROTC graduate, gives a presentation about the benefits of ROTC in college and offers information on different pathways of joining the military.
Team Building:
The Cup Pyramid
Team Building:
The Cup Pyramid
Cadets work together to build a pyramid out of Styrofoam cups. They can only use a string to pick up and position the cups on the pyramid.
Team Building:
The Marshmallow Challenge
Team Building:
The Marshmallow Challenge
Cadets work together to build a free-standing tower that raises a marshmallow as far off the table as possible. They are given limited amounts of tape, string, tape, and spaghetti.
Physical Training:
MCJROTC PFT
Physical Training:
MCJROTC PFT
Cadets participate in the MCJROTC PFT (Physical Fitness Test), as well as the YPFT (Youth Physical Fitness Test), several times a year. Cadets are able to see their progress from the fall to the spring.
Pictured above: Cadets run the mile for the MCJROTC PFT
Drill:
IG Inspection
Drill:
IG Inspection
Every year, the program participates in the IG (Inspector General) Inspection where the program undergoes intense review, from everything to supply to the cadets. Cadets arrive in the gym in the morning for an inspection in the utility uniform, then 12 cadets are chosen by platoon leadership to participate in the IG Drill Inspection.
Marksmanship:
New Cadet Brief
Marksmanship:
New Cadet Brief
Each year, every cadet in the program goes through a marksmanship and rifle safety unit designed to teach every student the importance of basic firearm safety principals and marksmanship skills.
Pictured above: The captain of the marksmanship team briefs new cadets and their families on the range.
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