Dear Parents,

            I am the Senior Army Instructor at McCollum High School and request a few minutes of your time to discuss the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The program is generally called the JROTC.

The school year will be a challenge to students and teachers alike. Course selection for the coming year will begin shortly and is very important. You and your child play an important role in this process. Opportunities are made available to students that are not shared with parents. Often I have been asked, “Why isn’t my child in JROTC?” I would like to have your child in JROTC in the Cowboy Battalion however, your child must enroll.

Enrollment in the JROTC program does not require your child to become a member of the Armed Forces. I am not a recruiter. With over 30 years of military experience, I will point out the advantages and disadvantages of a military career. Recruiters from college, each branch of the service, and Service Academies may make a presentation in our school. I do my best to balance what they say. Again I am not a recruiter.

The military offers many scholarships and educational opportunities.  Those wishing to obtain any of these, should begin early to develop the courses and extra-curricular activities that will be needed. The time to act is now! I am available discuss these with you at any time.

            I have listed a few facts about JROTC for your consideration.

•   JROTC teaches leadership and discipline. A Cadet learns and applies these principles throughout the year. Increased responsibility comes with increased rank.

•   JROTC offer activities such as orienteering, rifle team, raider team, drill team, color guard, Academic team, military ball, picnics, and  more. All are organized and run by our Cadets.

•   JROTC standards are the same as the schools. Personal appearance is stressed, especially on uniform day.

•   JROTC is made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

•   JROTC is the largest organization at McCollum High School.

•   JROTC is an excellent place to make friends and exchange ideas.

•   JROTC provides uniforms and books.

 JROTC wants your child to be able to think and act on his/her own initiative, and have pride in self, school, and country. Please call me at (210) 989-1590 if you have questions about your child becoming a Cadet in the McCollum Battalion.

                                                                                             Respectfully,

                                                                                         Kristopher Rose  

                                                                                                   Major, US Army Retired

                                                                                                   Senior Army Instructor