WILSON Army JROTC
The Bulldog Battalion
The Bulldog Battalion
The Junior ROTC Program is an elective educational course that improves a student's leadership skills, management skills, logical thinking, communication, physical and mental health, military history knowledge, and understanding of the importance of high school graduation. JROTC helps broaden a student's goals, whether short-term or long-term and gives the student confidence regarding plans after high school.
JROTC Includes Four Different Levels of Education (LET Levels)
LET Level: Leadership, Education, and Training Level based on a cadet's years of experience in the program.
JROTC LET Level 1:
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
The first year of the 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, emphasizing further developing 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 emphasizes 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. Leaders' duties and responsibilities are applied to 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.
Unit 5 Elective Courses Cadets Take Are as Follows:
Team Building
Personal Finance
First Aid
Geography
Citizenship and Government
Safety and Civlian Marksmenship Program