Core Abilities & Skills

🎯 Core Abilities: JROTC focuses on Core Abilities—the essential life skills you will develop over four years.

1. Build your capacity for life-long learning
   Take responsibility for your own education and always look for ways to grow.
   
   

2. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
   Learn to speak clearly, write effectively, and listen actively to others.
   
   

3. Take responsibility for your actions and choices
   Be accountable for what you do and follow through on your commitments.
   
   

4. Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and world
   Volunteer, stay informed on current events, and help make your community better.
   
   

5. Treat self and others with respect
   Value diversity, practice equity, and lead with empathy.
   
   

6. Apply critical thinking techniques
   Use problem-solving skills to make smart decisions and evaluate information logically.

🛠️ Measurable Skills: While the core abilities are the "mindset," cadets also develop practical skills:

1. Leadership: Lead squads, platoons, and battalions.

2. Physical Fitness: Excel in the Cadet Challenge and staying healthy.

3. Drill & Ceremony: Precision marching and discipline.

4. Geography: Map reading and land navigation.

5. Finance: Budgeting and planning for the future.