EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE

As part of the JROTC mission of developing citizenry, all cadets are required to participate in 12.5 hours of community service per semester, and a total of 25 hours per school year. This is an essential part of the program; failure to meet requirements impacts promotion eligibility, class standing, and overall grade.

The Senior Marine Instructor and Marine Instructor work with local agencies for volunteer opportunities. Cadets will be informed of opportunities, and encouraged to participate. Community Service completed outside the program will be considered, but must be confirmed by the supported agency (i.e., a phonecall/email). Community Service completed outside the program is limited to 4 hours in the first semester, and 8 in the second out of the required 12.5.

Black MCJROTC polos are required for Community Service, and will be worn tucked into clean, untorn pants; a belt and clean shoes will be worn as well.  Shirts are sold for $20, available on payment plan.  When cadets assume positions as Platoon Sergeant or above, a red MCJROTC polo will be issued for free.

DRILL

Drill is an integral part of the MCJROTC program. Drill teaches good discipline, enhances concentration and builds esprit de corps. In addition to being a part of the MCJROTC cadet curriculum, a drill team and drill competitions are very worthwhile activities. Drill competition may be conducted from local to national level. Not all cadets will qualify to be a member of the drill team. Membership on the drill team requires a great deal of dedication and practice.

1. All members of the MCJROTC Drill Team will conduct themselves in a manner as to not bring any discredit upon themselves, the drill team, or the MCJROTC program.

2. All members are responsible for their uniform and the maintenance of their uniform. Failure to do so will compromise their participation on the drill team.

3. Team members must maintain the same academic standards as any other Varsity Sport to maintain their eligibility to compete.

4. Treat all weapons with respect and proper weapons handling techniques.

5. Remember, you are what you are perceived to be - first impressions are lasting impressions!

MARKSMANSHIP 

Marksmanship is an exciting and rewarding sport, yet it demands the highest discipline and concentration.  A cadet does not have to be big or strong or fast to be an outstanding marksman.  Cadets must always realize that while firing an air rifle is a challenging and fun activity, it is never a game and must always be taken seriously.  Safety must always be first and foremost in Marine Corps JROTC marksmanship.  This applies to marksmanship in the classroom curriculum, as well as on a competitive marksmanship team.

MARKSMANSHIP QUALIFICATION AWARDS 

MCJROTC cadets who participate in rifle marksmanship instruction are eligible to earn qualification badges.  The badges designate three qualification levels, Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert.  The Expert badge is the highest ranking and most difficult to earn.  The badges signify that the cadets who earn them have demonstrated the knowledge and skill to handle rifles safely and have mastered basic rifle marksmanship skills to achieve required scores in qualification firing tests.  MCJROTC cadets are authorized to wear marksmanship qualification badges on their uniforms. 

The following standards apply to the conduct of unit qualification firing: 

1.   Rifles.  All qualification will be with the Crosman Challenger air rifle. 

2.   Distance.  Air rifle qualification firing must be done at a distance of 10 meters (33 feet).

3.   Targets.  Air rifle qualification firing will be done on the AR 5/10 target sheet. 

4.   Clothing and Equipment.  During qualification firing, a sling shall be used in the prone and kneeling positions, a glove may be worn on the support hand in any position and a kneeling roll may be used in the kneeling position.  

Cadets must receive marksmanship instruction, and pass a Safety Exam, before they take part in qualification firing. These marksmanship qualification standards and procedures are designed for qualification firing to be done in conjunction with the teaching in the MCJROTC Leadership Education curriculum. Qualification firing may be done in stages:

1. Instruction in gun safety, the operation of the rifle, the technique of firing a shot, sight adjustments and scoring, must be completed before qualification firing is done in any firing position. After this lesson is completed, qualification firing in the standing position may be done.

2. After position firing lessons are completed, qualification firing in the prone, standing and kneeling positions will be done. To qualify for the Marksman and Sharpshooter badges, qualification firing must be done in each position.

To receive a qualification badge, cadets must attain the following scores in qualification firing, supervised by the SMI or MI. Cadets will shoot to qualify in 3 positions (Prone, Standing and Kneeling) with 100 points possible for each position. The following chart will be used to determine grades received and those who qualify.