JROTC
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
1) Three credits in JROTC will meet the requirements needed for the JROTC Focus area.
2) Two additional credits in JROTC will substitute for Lifetime Wellness.
3) Three additional credits in JROTC will substitute for Lifetime Wellness and PE.
4) Four additional credits in JROTC will substitute for Government and Lifetime Wellness and PE.
JROTC Focus
The curriculum is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in the program’s mission statement, “To motivate young people to become better citizens.” The curriculum prepares students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that benefit the student and community. The JROTC curriculum consists of several programs of instruction. Mandatory classes consist of six (6) major blocks under Leadership Education Training (LET): Citizenship in Action; Leadership Theory and Application; Foundations for Success; Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid; Geography, Map Skills and Environment Awareness; and Citizenship in American History and Government. These six areas complement students’ required secondary education curriculum with primary focus on the development of citizenship skills in a structured interactive environment.
There are four (4) LET classes that students take in sequence each year. Cadets can take LET 1-4 contingent upon their curriculum track and total number of electives allowed.
Additionally, the JROTC program will continue to attend JROTC summer camp to supplement the on-campus curriculum for selected upper class students. For those attending, added focus is placed on developing student’s character and leadership skills. Summer Camp is a practical application of course curriculum taught throughout JROTC that challenges students with hands-on leadership duties and responsibilities.
LET I- Basic Leadership Development
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This first term of JROTC curriculum develops better citizenship, self-reliance, leadership, and responsiveness to constituted authority in each student. Additionally, students gain knowledge of basic military skills, an appreciation of the role of the Armed Forces in support of the national objectives, an appreciation of the importance of physical education to the accomplishment of these objectives, and life long skills of character and discipline.
Available: CHS, MHS, UHS
LET II- Intermediate Leadership Development
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Prerequisite - JROTC/ LET I
The second term of JROTC program will prepare the student to become a better leaders within the cadet battalion. Techniques of communication are highlighted to enhance the student’s ability to convey a message through writing and instructing. Leadership skills training are taught to focus on leadership values and good judgment. Career opportunities are explored through both military and civilian channels.
Available: CHS, MHS, UHS
LET III- Advanced Leadership Development
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Prerequisite - JROTC/ LET II
The third term of JROTC further involves students as leaders. In developing leadership skills, students will learn: 1) to display leadership potential through problem-solving and supervisory situations and 2) to demonstrate the basic management skills and decision-making processes. As a LET 3 cadet, a student will be required to demonstrate all aspects of close order drill to junior cadets.
Available: CHS, MHS, UHS
LET IV-Expanded Leadership Development & Mentoring
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Prerequisite - JROTC/LET III
The fourth term of JROTC will primarily emphasize the practical application of the cadet’s leadership duties and responsibilities within Cookeville High School and the cadet battalion. The course focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem solving, planning, team development, project management, and mentoring. This course also provides the opportunity to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion’s organizational structure.
Note: * Subjects such as Leadership, Citizenship, Character Development, Wellness, Financial Management, Communication Skills, and Computer Literacy are developed and sustained throughout each course and LET level.
Available: CHS, MHS, UHS