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JROTC Overview
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
U.S. Army Cadet Command
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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
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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
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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
JROTC Program Benefits
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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
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Replica M1 Garand
Class A uniform
Daisy M853C .177 cal. (pneumatic) air rifle
Curriculum Materials / Uniform
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JROTC Enrollment
LET I
LET II
LET III
LET IV
LET – Leadership Education and Training
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
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• JROTC Cadet Leadership
Challenge (JCLC) (Summer Camp)
• Marksmanship
• Drill Competition
• Color Guard
• Orienteering
• Raider Challenge
JROTC Co-Curricular Activities
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OBJECTIVES
Build citizenship
Develop Leadership skills
Build self-esteem
Have fun
FOCUS ON:
Adventure training
• Leadership development
• NOT war-fighting skills
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
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Core Rappelling Leadership Reaction
Course (LRC) Map Reading and Land
Navigation Water Survival Math and Science (JCLC
or On-Campus) Awards/Graduation
Ceremonies
Integrated Physical Fitness Leadership Drill and Ceremonies Personal Hygiene and Field
Sanitation
Additional Marksmanship and Rifle
Safety (pellet rifles) Water Rafting Static Displays Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Sessions Organized Activities
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
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Are You Ready for the
Challenge?