1. 10/3/2015 1 JROTC Overview “Motivating young people to be better citizens” U.S. Army Cadet Command

2. 10/3/2015 2 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

3. 10/3/2015 3 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

4. 10/3/2015 4 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

5. 10/3/2015 5 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

6. 10/3/2015 6 Replica M1 Garand Class A uniform Daisy M853C.177 cal. (pneumatic) air rifle Curriculum Materials / Uniform

7. 10/3/2015 7 JROTC Enrollment LET I LET II LET III LET IV LET – Leadership Education and Training Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

8. 10/3/2015 8 JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) (Summer Camp) Marksmanship Drill Competition Color Guard Orienteering Raider Challenge JROTC Co-Curricular Activities

9. 10/3/2015 9 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

10. 10/3/2015 10  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

11. 10/3/2015 Are You Ready for the Challenge?