WILSON JROTC
The Bulldog Battalion
¨To motivate young people to be better citizens!¨
JROTC is an educational class to take to help improve leadership skills, management skills, logical thinking, communication, physical and mental health, military history, and learning about the importance of high school graduation and the importance of college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
JROTC Program Goal: Create a relevant program which prepares Cadets develop leadership skills while creating career goals, empowering them to make ethical decisions, become personal accountable for their decisions and to become the future leaders in their chosen profession.
There are four different classes to take based on the cadet´s current grade. They include:
JROTC LET Level 1:
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
The first year of Leadership, Education and Training(LET) course provides an introduction into the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC). The program’s mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Activities to develop leadership and management skills are stressed. This course uses military skills to teach self-discipline, confidence, and pride in communication skills, promotes and encourages citizenship through participation in community service projects, and develops leadership potential. Students are required to wear uniforms once a week.
JROTC LET Level 2:
Prerequisite: JROTC I
Credits: 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 10-12
The second year of the Leadership, Education and Training (LET) course builds on what was learned during JROTC I, with an emphasis placed on the further development of leadership ability, oral communications, drill and ceremonies, first aid skills, and map reading. Students are placed in leadership positions and are expected to demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others. Course content prepares students to succeed both in school and after graduation. Students are required to wear uniforms once a week.
JROTC LET Level 3:
Prerequisite: JROTC I & II
Credits: 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 11-12
The third year of the Leadership, Education, and Training(LET) course places more emphasis on leadership within the JROTC cadet battalion. By taking on added responsibility, students gain more leadership skills to help them succeed during and after high school. The duties and responsibilities of a leader are applied to the areas of drill and ceremonies and American citizenship. Career opportunities include ROTC scholarships and military academy programs. Students are required to wear uniforms once a week.
JROTC LET Level 4:
Prerequisite: JROTC I, II, & III
Credits: 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 12
The final year of the Leadership, Education, and Training (LET) course places primary emphasis on the practical application of the student’s leadership duties and responsibilities with the cadet battalion. Students receive practical experiences in problem-solving, group management, and challenges in leadership. Students apply the principles of the planning process, decision-making/problem-solving process, and supervisory techniques in fulfilling course requirements. The importance of American history through the 20th Century is covered. The course uses group dynamics to plan and conduct inspections and ceremonies. Continued emphasis is placed on community service projects. Students are required to wear uniforms once a week.
Additional courses that cadets can take are as follows:
First Aid
Ethical Dilemma
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Deliver A Speech
Personal Health Habits
Personal Skills Map
MAJor Gerald New
Sergeant Ommannan Gonzalez
SFC (R) González, is a native of Habana, Cuba. His family immigrated to the Bronx, New York where he graduated from Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science and enlisted into the Army at Tampa, Florida, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
SFC (R) González enlisted as a Telecommunication Specialist and volunteered to become an Army Airborne Paratrooper. His experience includes working with radio communications, satellite communications and spectrum engineering.
SFC (R) González, is married with two children. His past time activities include writing articles for the Boyertown Bulletin, volunteer in scouting, and spending time with his family.
Contact:
Email: gonomm@share.wilsonsd.org
Phone: (610) 670-0180) Ext. #1235