Red Raider battalion
High School of Commerce
Army JROTC
"To motive young people to be better citizens."
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"To motive young people to be better citizens."
Follow us on insta: @redraiderbattalion
"To motive young people to be better citizens."
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world. The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions. In 1964, Congress expanded the program to all military services and changed from active duty to shared support from the services and schools. As congressionally mandated by Title 10 United States Code, Section 2031, each military service must have a JROTC program to “instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” JROTC’s mission, “To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens”, is the guide post for the program’s success.
Our Red Raider Battalion competed against Central AFJROTC and Chicopee Army JROTC and brought home the cup for the 3rd year in a row!
Our Girls PT Team competeted in Nationals May 3rd, 2025. They were the first Commerce Team to make it to Nationals ever and qualified to compete again! GO LADY RAIDERS
This Drill Season Red Raider Battalion competed inUnarmed and Armed Plantoon! Both winning 1st place. Aeesha Kibodya and Shelliah Miranda-Cruz brought in the heat with their epic duo exhibtion routine!