Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
A cadet is a student enrolled in the JROTC program.
No, this is the common misinterpretation of the program. Students are just like regular high school students and have no military obligation whatsoever. The only connection JROTC has with the Army is the uniform, drill style, and minor funding.
No, JROTC is just like any other high school course. We use textbooks, have tests, and learn in an engaging classroom environment. The cadets only participate in moderate physical training once a week on their designated PT days.
JROTC cadets spend their time like typical high school students, by coming to class and only the mandatory events. Or the cadets can devote more time and energy as they wish to the program by joining various teams, such as Color Guard, Drum Corps, Exhibition Drill Team, Flag Team, Orienteering, or Raiders. Additionally, each successive year spent in JROTC adds responsibilities upon the cadets, including leading or participating in after school drill practices, tutoring younger cadets, or taking upon the responsibilities of the cadet staff and command. In the end, each individual cadet determines independently how much time they wish to spend with JROTC.
• JROTC prepares students to manage their time effectively
• Increases students' interest and pride in their school, community and country
• Teaches students self-confidence, self-discipline, and leadership
• Gives students a sense of belonging and self-achievement
• Applies teamwork and leadership to real life
• Provides extracurricular and team activities
• Recognizes the students' efforts and success in JROTC and out of
• Teaches students real-life skills that they can use beyond high school including first aid, nutrition information and community service
Being an elective course, JROTC will allow you to earn 5 credits. Should you choose to partake in the Physical Education Independent Study (PEIS), you can earn an additional 5 credits. That's a total of 10 credits and if you decide to join a special team, you will earn another 5 credits for being in drill lab (the official term for being in a JROTC team).
JROTC will provide the uniform at no cost to the student and will cover the costs of awards, name tags and ranks.
Students are required to wear their uniform once a week. However, there are some events that require the students to wear their uniform more often such as: parades, competitions, Color Guard events, and more.
JROTC is open to all students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, and citizenship.