JROTC Cadet Teams

Archery Competition Team

The Archery Team’s main goal is to help students learn discipline, grow up responsibly, and build skills for using bows and arrows safely and correctly.   (Photo credit:  https://bjhspatriotpages.com/showcase/2022/02/07/bob-jones-jrotc-archery-competition/#)

Armed / Unarmed Drill Team 

The Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams learn how to march by following official Air Force rules from a guide called Air Force Manual 36-2203. Cadets also study how to wear their uniforms properly and learn important facts about the Air Force.  The teams practice special marching routines to get ready for competitions and sometimes perform at school and community events. They also prepare for inspections, where they are checked on how neat their uniforms look and how well they know Air Force information.  Being part of the drill team helps students build discipline, confidence, and leadership skills.

Aviators Quadcopter Team

The Aviators Team learns how to fly quadcopters, also known as drones. Cadets follow safety rules from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make sure they fly the drones safely and correctly.

Color Guard

The Color Guard Team presents the American flag and other flags at special events and competitions. Team members learn how to carry and handle flags and rifles by following official Army rules from a guide called Training Circular 3-21.5.

The Color Guard performs at home football games, other school sports events, drill competitions, middle school ceremonies, graduations, and many other community events. Being part of the team helps students show respect, build pride, and represent their school and country with honor.

CyberPatriots

CyberPatriot is a national program that teaches students about cybersecurity and computer safety. Its goal is to inspire students in grades K–12 to explore careers in cybersecurity and other STEM fields like science, technology, engineering, and math.

The main event in CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. In this challenge, teams of middle and high school students act like IT professionals who are hired to protect a company’s computer network. They are given virtual computer systems and must find and fix security problems while keeping important services running. Each competition round lasts four hours and tests teamwork, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Being part of CyberPatriot helps students learn how to protect computers from hackers and prepares them for future careers in technology.

JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB)

JLAB is a national academic competition made just for JROTC students.  By joining, cadets learn about citizenship, leadership, teamwork, and how to prepare for college.  Benefits of being on the JLAB team include:

• • Improving your SAT and ACT test scores

  • Getting more interested in going to college

  • Showing the academic strength of the JROTC program

  • Earning a chance to travel to Washington, D.C.

JLAB is a great way to challenge yourself, work with a team, and grow as a student and leader.

Public Affairs (PA) Team

The PA Team takes pictures at all JROTC events to help share what’s happening with others. They create photo displays around the school and help post updates on the cadet corps’ social media pages.

Being part of the PA Team gives students a chance to learn photography, media skills, and how to promote JROTC activities in a fun and creative way.

Physical Fitness Training (PT) Team

The PT Team focuses on getting stronger and staying fit.  Cadets train for physical fitness competitions that include events like pushups, situps, pull-ups, long jumps, sprints, and long-distance running.  Each competition is different, so the team works on overall fitness to be ready for anything.

Being part of the PT Team helps students build endurance, strength, and teamwork while having fun and staying active.

Recruiting and Awareness Presentation Team

The Recruiting and Awareness Presentation Team helps promote JROTC at local middle and elementary schools. Their goal is to teach younger students about what JROTC is and encourage them to join when they get to high school.

Cadets on this team give presentations, answer questions, and represent the JROTC program in a positive and professional way. It’s a great way to build public speaking skills, leadership, and pride in the corps.

Saber Team

The Saber Team is a marching group that performs routines using sabers (ceremonial swords). Cadets learn how to march with sabers and create a special saber arch for events like Homecoming, awards ceremonies, and the Military Ball. The team also performs at drill competitions.

Being part of the Saber Team helps students build discipline, precision, and pride while taking part in formal and exciting events.

Special Projects Teams

The Special Projects Team helps plan and organize important JROTC events. These include the Military Ball, Warrior Picnic, Bataan Memorial March, and remembrance ceremonies for Patriots Day and Veterans Day.

Cadets on this team learn how to work together, manage events, and honor important moments in history. It’s a great way to build leadership and teamwork while making a difference in the corps and community.

Step Team

The Step Team is a performing group where cadets use their feet, hands, and movements to create rhythms and sounds through a special style of dance called stepping. This team focuses on teamwork, timing, and creativity while performing exciting routines at school and community events.

Being part of the Step Team helps students build confidence, coordination, and school spirit.