
U.S. Army Cadet Command “Motivating young people to be better citizens” JROTC Overview
JROTC Mission and Goals • JROTC Goals • Promote citizenship • Develop leadership • Communicate effectively • Improve physical fitness • Provide incentive to live drug- free • Strengthen positive self-motivation • Provide a historical perspective of the military services • Work as a team member • Graduate from High School
JROTC Program Benefits • What does JROTC Mean for Your Students? • Increased Confidence/Self Esteem • Leadership Abilities • Decision-making & Problem-solving Skills • Courage for Dealing with Peer Pressure • Improved • Graduation Rate • Physical Fitness • Communication Skills • Cohesion/teamwork
JROTC Program Benefits • What does it Mean for our High School? • Better Student Attendance • Greater Propensity to Stay in School/ Graduate • Safe, Disciplined Environment • Enhanced School Recognition/Community Involvement • Increased Student Success After Graduation • What does it Mean for our Faculty? • Motivates Students to Perform Well in all Classes • Compliments Other Classroom Instruction • Helps Keep Students in School • Reduced Rates of Indiscipline • Provides Professional Staff Members • Experienced in Mentoring and Counseling
Curriculum Materials Seven Units of Instruction • Citizenship in Action • Leadership Theory and Application • Foundations for Success • Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid • Geography, Map Skills, and Environmental Awareness • Citizenship in History and Government • Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional) Interactive/Multi-media/Developed in conjunction with the latest research on student learning
Curriculum Materials / Uniform Replica M1 Garand Daisy M853C .177 cal. (pneumatic) air rifle Class A uniform
JROTC Enrollment Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen LET IV LET III LET II LET I LET – Leadership Education and Training
JROTC Co-Curricular Activities • JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) (Summer Camp) • Marksmanship • Drill Competition • Color Guard • Orienteering • Raider Challenge
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge OBJECTIVES Build citizenship Develop Leadership skills Build self-esteem Have fun • FOCUS ON: • Adventure training • Leadership development • NOTwar-fighting skills
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge • Core • Rappelling • Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) • Map Reading and Land Navigation • Water Survival • Math and Science (JCLC or On-Campus) • Awards/Graduation Ceremonies • Additional • Marksmanship and Rifle Safety (pellet rifles) • Water Rafting • Static Displays • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Sessions • Organized Activities • Integrated • Physical Fitness • Leadership • Drill and Ceremonies • Personal Hygiene and Field Sanitation