HISTORY & BACKGROUND

MISSION OF THE MARINE CORPS

-Be organized, trained, and equipped to provide Fleet Marine Forces for service with the U.S. Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign.

-Provide detachments for service on armed vessels of the U.S. Navy and security detachments for the protection of property at naval stations and bases.

-In connection with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, develop the tactical techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

-Train and equip Marine forces for airborne operations in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air Force.

AUTHORIZATION OF JUNIOR ROTC

The enactment of Public Law 88-647 and codification in Title 10, U.S.C., Sec. 2031, authorized the military service secretaries to commission Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) units at secondary schools that meet established criteria. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has authorized the CMC to establish Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) units throughout the United States.

PURPOSE OF MCJROTC

The purpose of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, commonly referred to as “Junior ROTC,” is to instill a value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. It does not seek any particular commitment to the military.

MISSION OF MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC

1. Develop informed and responsible citizens.

2. Develop leadership skills.

3. Strengthen character.

4. Promote an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national security.

5. Help form habits of self-discipline.

6. Develop respect for, and an understanding of, the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.