The MCJROTC program helps students develop important qualities like patriotism, responsibility, and respect for authority. It focuses on building personal honor, self-reliance, discipline, and leadership skills, while also teaching about national security and the military as a possible career. The program encourages community service, supports students in graduating high school, and promotes living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Overall, MCJROTC helps students grow into responsible, informed individuals and strong leaders.

The MCJROTC program offers numerous benefits to students. About 60% of graduating seniors in the program go on to pursue higher education. It provides an opportunity to learn about national security and understand personal responsibilities as Americans. The program helps improve the image of the military in the community by offering success to young people. While focused on military training, it encourages individuality, initiative, and the development of personal qualities like self-control, responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and dedication. MCJROTC cadets tend to have higher self-esteem, better behavior, improved attendance, and serve as role models for avoiding substance abuse. They also develop positive life skills, graduate at higher rates, and become an excellent source of recruits for the military. The values and discipline taught in MCJROTC promote productive, positive behaviors. The program motivates students to graduate high school and rewards those who complete at least three years of MCJROTC with advanced promotion when enlisting in the Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Corps. Additionally, cadets who finish two years of the program are eligible for early enlistment benefits, and each year, the Senior Marine Instructor can nominate up to three cadets to compete for appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy.

A. The wide variety of subjects includes the following:

• CITIZENSHIP -- Provides all aspects of citizenship to include patriotism, citizenship requirements, civic responsibilities, and national defense.

• LEADERSHIP -- An ongoing study of the principles and practical application of leadership with emphasis on providing opportunities for students to exercise and develop their own leadership abilities.

• PERSONAL GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY --: Provides information and requires cadet involvement in physical fitness, health, hygiene, nutrition, social skills, written and oral communication and personal finance.

• PUBLIC SERVICE AND CAREER EXPLORATION -- Provides information on career preparation and opportunities for public service.

• GENERAL MILITARY SUBJECTS -- Explains all aspects of MCJROTC administration, drill and ceremonies, uniforms, clothing and equipment, customs, courtesies and traditions of the Marine Corps, ranks structure, chain of command, military history, marksmanship, first aid, guard duty, land navigation, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

A. MCJROTC instructors are:  

Our Marine Instructors in MCJROTC teach leadership, discipline, and military skills to students. They mentor cadets, help them develop physical fitness, and guide them in community service projects. They also organize events, competitions, and drills while promoting teamwork and responsibility.

Retired Marines who have served a minimum of 20 years of active duty. 

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• JROTC classes are administered during the regular school day.

• Optional participation in activities such as Color Guard, Drill Team, Physical Training Team and Rifle Team will require extra time, after school commitment and some commitments on the weekends at special events, much like other school sports programs.

• The Color Guard(s) will be in the highest demand for participation in Civic Events throughout the community.

A.  NO. Participation in the JROTC program does NOT incur any obligated military service. 

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• NO and YES as some parts of the program requires funding.

• Uniforms and other necessary equipment are provided by the program to the cadets on a temporary basis during the school year. 

• Male haircuts are required MONTHLY prior to uniform inspections. Haircuts are the responsibility of the cadet and their parents/guardians. 

• Female hair/grooming standards (costs) are the responsibility of the cadet and their parents/guardians. 

• Dependent upon the number of field trips taken, there may be a nominal cost for participation in those trips (food, etc).

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• As Cadets progress in rank, there will be USMC & MCJROTC sponsored leadership camps available to participate in. 

• These are not required events.

• These camps normally take place during a two week period during summer break.