About Us

The Carver Blue Knights JROTC Battalion was formed in 2012 and has grown to include over 150 Cadets. The JROTC Program is part of the Carver Vocational-Technical High School trade portfolio.

The JROTC CTT Pathway prepares students to be better citizens through leadership development, managerial skill enrichment (planning, time management, decision making / problem solving, and goal development), and interpersonal skill growth (conflict resolution / negotiation, team development, becoming an active learner, and supervising). Students experience a number of challenges that are intended to sharpen their personal abilities to overcome situations and lead their peers and subordinates. These skills prepares the students to assume leadership positions in today’s job market. The Carver JROTC program emphasizes character development, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. A key component to citizenship development are the numerous service learning / community outreach projects that the Blue Knights Cadets perform throughout the school year. Finally, the program encourages Cadet understanding and involvement in their community through understanding of the U.S. and State Government.

Activities include the Raiders Challenge Team, the Drill and Exhibition Competition Teams, completion of rappelling and obstacle courses, parade participation, and CPR/First Aid certification. Students are required to successfully complete 3 years within the career pathway in order to be certified in JROTC and CPR/First Aid.

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.

The U.S. Army’s JROTC program currently operates in more than 1,700 public and private high schools, military institutions, and correctional centers throughout the United States and overseas. Approximately 40% of JROTC programs are in inner city schools, serving a student population of 50% minorities. As JROTC students (Cadets) progress through the program, they experience opportunities to lead other Cadets. A major component of the JROTC leadership and citizenship program is female Cadets. Female Cadets make up 40% of the Cadet population. The JROTC faculty is led by nearly 4,000 instructors who are retired from active duty, reserve duty, or National Guard Army service. Instructors are trained and qualified in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act 2007 to teach and mentor approximately 314,000 JROTC Cadets annually.