Tempe Union High School District
Army JROTC
Tempe Union High School District
Army JROTC
To send in pictures email s5tuhsdjrotc@gmail.com
For a view of the calendar please click HERE.
JROTC Dress uniform: We have begun issuing uniforms and will continue to do so through next week. Wednesday is our dress uniform wear and inspection day. Cadets are expected to wear the uniform correctly to JROTC, they do not have to wear it for the remainder of the school day, although we encourage them to do so. The dress uniform is provided at no cost, as long as it’s returned.
Physical training uniform: Cadets must wear their BN physical training shirt and appropriate clothing to work out on Fridays for our class. After class they may change. The BN PT shirt is $10 and can be purchased from us, it’s not at the bookstores. Have a cadet talk to us privately if a hardship exists and we’ll make sure they get a shirt.
Battalion review: We will be hosting our first BN review on September 10th, at 7 am in the MDN gym annex.We will be promoting those who have earned their promotion. Please join us to celebrate your students' achievement. We will be creating a sign up for those willing and able to donuts some snacks as we want to provide the Cadets with some refreshments afterwards
Rifle Team: The rifle team members have been selected and notified and practice is underway. Team members need to get their physicals done.
Raider Team: Workouts will be Tue, Thurs, & Fri from 0600-0700 in the MDN Gym Annex. We highly recommend cadets bring hygiene items and a change of clothing each day, locker rooms are available for after practice. I have sent home information and permission slips with cadets who said they were interested. Cadets may participate in try outs without the physical.
Physicals: PHYSICALS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE RAIDER OR RIFLE TEAM. Physicals must be completed in Aktivate. Please go to the following link to access Athletics/Activities participation paperwork. Although this is the Marcos page, it still has information as it pertains to your school.
The sport you are looking for is named “JROTC Raider/Riffle Team”.
EVENTS
1st SEMESTER
10 SEP: Battlaion review ceremony, 7 am, MDN Gym annex
15-18 SEP: Cadet Challenge
19 SEP: JROTC field day
20: Raider SWARM competiton
22-25 SEP: Promotion test
29 SEP-10 OCT: Fall Break
24 OCT: AZ Hall of Fame Colonial Color Guard
11 NOV: Tempe Veterans Day parade
5 DEC: Massing of the Colors Ceremony
2nd SEMESTER
27-30 MAR: JCLC
22 APR: Awards Night
28 MAY: TUHSD Graduations
All JROTC Classes are every day and are held at the Marcos de Niza campus.
Zero hour (7-8 am) is the class period that all TUHSD students that are not attending Marcos de Niza. It is every day, from 7 to 8 am in the MDN gym annex next to the track. Transportation is provided to and from each campus. Please take a look at the bus pick up times tab.
JROTC is designed to prepare high school students/cadets for responsible leadership roles in society. The program has proven to stimulate students to excel in high school and in life after graduation. Students with positive attitudes and who want to be leaders will gain the most from this learning experience. Our curriculum supports these outcomes...
Act with integrity and personal accountability as you lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce
Engage in civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society
Graduate prepared to succeed in post-secondary options and career pathways
Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health
Value the role of the military and other service organizations
PARTICIPATING IN JROTC DOES NOT REQUIRE MILITARY SERVICE
We are not Drill Sergeants.
We are not Recruiters. We work for the school district.
This is an elective class, and 2 successful years of JROTC provides your PE credit necessary for graduation.
The lessons are designed to provide the maximum growth opportunity for each cadet. Cadets receive military style training and discipline fostering obedience and teamwork. Training is organized into four levels designated as Leadership Education and Training (LET) Levels I, II, III, and IV. Each succeeding year introduces increasing leadership and staff opportunities.
We sponsor extra-curricular teams that compete statewide against other JROTC programs. These teams are the Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams, Color Guard, JLAB, Rifle Team, and Adventure Team. Teams may qualify to compete out-of-state to Brigade, Army Championships or National Championships.
Please email Rfore@tempeunion.org if you have any questions.
"Unit Over Self, Prepared and Loyal"
Honor Unit with Distinction continuously since 1979.
Instructors
MAJ Robert Fore
Favorite quote: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Assignment: JROTC second and thrid year cadets
Started at MdN: 2015
Coaching or club responsibilities: Raider team and JLAB
Degrees: BSBA, MBA
Universities/Colleges: Western International University/ Touro University International
Teaching experiences: U.S. Army (21 years), JROTC Instructor (11 years)
Born in: Phoenix, AZ
Family Information: Lovely wife named Summer and four great kids.
Other: AZ Cardinals fan.
SFC Pinon
Favorite Quote: "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires."
William Arthur Ward
Assignment: JROTC first and fourth year cadets
Started at MdN: 2024
Coaching or Club Responsibilities: Air Rifle Team
Degrees: Military Leadership and Psychology
University/College: University Of Maryland/University Of Arizona/ Rio Salado CC
Teaching experience: Over 20 year's of experience instruction JROTC. Spent the last 12 years in Germany as a JROTC Instructor
Born: El Paso, Texas
Family Information: Wife's name is Diana, has 3 kids and 3 grandkids
Other: Lakers Fan and Rifle Team