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What does the JROTC High School program offer
me that I can't get anywhere else?
What does a cadet learn in the JROTC course?
Do cadets
spend all their time in the classroom?
What kind of extracurricular activities does
JROTC offer?
Is a JROTC cadet obligated to any kind
of military service after graduation from school?
If a person is a member of an Army JROTC
program, can they still join a different military branch?
Does a cadet have to pay for his/her uniform?
Does JROTC cost anything?
Q: What does the JROTC High School program offer
me that I can't get anywhere else?
A: The Army Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program has a lot to offer young
men and women who want to get the most out of their high school years. What
you will learn in the program will be useful to you now and in the future
because much of the instruction and experience you will receive isn't
available any other way at the high school level. JROTC gives you the
chance to acquire basic life skills and leadership abilities, but its
primary objective is to develop good citizenship and patriotism in each
student.
Q: What does a cadet learn in the JROTC course?
A: The JROTC course of
instruction is offered during the regular school day as part of the school
curriculum. You'll be instructed by experienced Army officers and
noncommissioned officers who have a high regard for education and training
and enjoy working with young adults. In JROTC you'll get practical
experience in organization and leadership development. You'll learn what
teamwork is all about. You'll learn to think quickly, to be sure of
yourself, to communicate your ideas, and to become self-reliant. You'll
also learn military history and the military role in current events, and
you'll develop a full appreciation of our national heritage. As a JROTC
cadet not only will you study such topics as Current Events, World Events,
Survival Training, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, but you'll learn
their practical applications through school and community service. Between
your JROTC classes and school and community service projects, you'll also
have time for special training, extracurricular activities, as well as
socializing with fellow cadets from other schools.
Q:
Do the cadets spend all their time in the classroom?
A: No. We offer the
opportunity to attend a summer camp, usually for one week, on a military
installation, on a strictly volunteer basis . You'll experience such things
as rifle training, map reading, and obstacle courses. This training
reinforces all you have learned in the classroom because it gives you the
opportunity for firsthand experience. For approximately one week, you'll
experience barracks living. Rappelling and day-and-night compass training
are just some of the ways you'll spend your time.
Q: What kind of extracurricular activities does JROTC offer?
A: We sponsor a variety
of extracurricular activities through JROTC. Among these are drill teams,
honor and color guards, rifle teams, and orienteering. Through your
participation in these activities, you'll be a more involved student and
community member. Of course, as a JROTC cadet, you'll also have time to
socialize with other cadets. Picnics and a military ball are just some of
the planned activities you'll enjoy.
Q: Is a JROTC cadet obligated to any kind of
military service after graduation from school?
A: No. A lot of cadets
never pursue a career in the military.
Q: If a person is a member of an Army JROTC
program, can they still join a different military branch?
A: Yes. A cadet may
still join the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps if they so
choose. The JROTC program will focus mainly on the Army and its role in the
world, but there are many opportunities to learn about any of the other
branches of the military and the jobs that they have to offer.
Q: Does a cadet have to pay for his/her uniform?
A: No, uniforms are
issued by the program. However, if a cadet loses or destroys an issued
item, they have to pay for it.
Q: Does JROTC cost anything?
A: No, the program is
funded by the Department of Defense. Some extracurricular activities require
the cadet to pay, but the course itself is free.
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