JCLC

The JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) is an outstanding Program Of Instruction (POI) that provides JROTC Cadets an opportunity to practice leadership skills, team building and adventure training in a hands-on military environment.  Training activities are normally categorized into core, integrated and optional events. The Bulldog Battalion sends 10 Cadets per year (June 8-14) to JCLC.  JCLC is 5 days in duration and is located at Fort Carson, Colorado, approximately 30 minutes north of Pueblo.  There is no cost to attend and all travel, lodging, and food is provided.  Buses will transport cadets and instructors to Fort Carson and return upon completion. 

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Eligibility 

• Cadet must be in good academic/discipline standing with the school and the Battalion

• Cadet must willingly participate in physical fitness and achieve a high level of physical fitness (minimum 30% in each event)

• Cadet must not possess health condition that jeopardizes their safety and well being

• Cadet must volunteer

• Cadet must have completed LET 1 curriculum

• Cadet must not graduate prior to start of JCLC

• Cadet must commit to returning to the JROTC program the following  year

JCLC Objectives

1. Provide Cadets an opportunity to practice leadership skills in an unfamiliar environment.

2. Allow Cadets a chance to participate in citizenship building  exercises.

3. Give Cadets the opportunity to experience living and interacting with their peers from other units in a military setting.

4. Instruct leadership-type skills to Cadets in a hands-on military  type environment.

5. Provide an opportunity to participate in adventure training not normally available to Cadets.

6. Take advantage of recreational facilities available and to have fun. 

JCLC Training

• Mandatory Training Activities

  • Rappelling

  • Leaders’ Reaction Course

  • Map Reading/Land Navigation

  • Confidence/Obstacle Course/Team Building

  • Aquatic Activity/Drown Proofing

  • Awards/Graduation Ceremonies

• Integrated-training Activities (training executed throughout JCLC)

  • Physical Training may include Cadet Challenge events

  • Field Sanitation/Personal Hygiene

  • Leadership Training

  • Drill and Ceremonies

  • Prevention of Heat Injuries 

• Optional Training Activities

  • Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program

  • Survival Skills

  • Static Displays

  • Orienteering

  • Army Values

  • Other organized activities: Math and Science Modules (STEM), athletic competitions, and etc.