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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?