school harlandale high j.r.o.t.c. program
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● What is JROTC?JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.The program started in 1916. The program was expanded by congress in 1964.
• JROTC Mission: To motivate young people to become better citizens.
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• JROTC VISION -Providing a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions.
• The JROTC is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity
• Students are taught through various subjects such as Military Drill, Communications, Physical Fitness Senior Rotc student explaining
to his fellow classmate
LEVELS• There are four levels in JROTC. They are known as Leadership,
Education and Training (LET) Levels.• All students entering JROTC start at LET level 1 regardless of
school grade level.• Students that enter as Freshman and remain in the program will
progress through all four levels.
Leadership• As students progress in LET
level, they are promoted based on Leadership abilities and participation.
• There are two categories of promotions: Enlisted and Officer. The Army basic rank structure is used with minor changes.
AWARDS• Awards are earned by students
for their accomplishments through the year.
• There are four categories of awards: Academic, Military, Athletic and Miscellaneous Awards.
• National Awards – Presented by Veterans Organizations
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Leadership PositionsBattalion
Commander
Executive Officer
Staff officer
Squad leader
First sergeant
Company commander
● This is also known as a chain of command
• Academic• JROTC Leadership Academic
Bowl (JLAB)• Physical Fitness Team• Color Guard• Drill• Saber
Teams
Activities• Drill Competitions• Ceremonial Functions• Service Learning• Community Service• School Service• JROTC Cadet Leadership
Camp (JCLC)• Annual Awards Banquet• Parades
Land navigation competition
Opportunities• Learn about yourself• How to make decisions (Choices)• Career Exploration• Develop your leadership style.• Gain experience if you want to join the military after high
school.• College Scholarships• Be part of a team.• Lead a team.
Military Service• JROTC does not obligate anyone
to join the military.• Joining the military is a personal
choice.• If a student wants to join there are
opportunities to talk to recruiters of all services.
• Opportunities to speak with College ROTC students.
Why Students Join• Do not want to take physical
education.• Want to learn about military service.• To compete for two year straight
and earn their leather man• Family is military oriented.• Interested in College ROTC.• Parents were in JROTC• Awards• Wanted to try something different
Why Students Stay• Promotions• Awards• Leadership
Positions• Competitions• Summer Camp –
New confidence• New Friends
STANDARDS
• All students are required to wear a uniform one day of the week (no exceptions).
• Must meet standards while in uniform (i.e. haircuts, make-up, jewelry).
• Must do work as in any other class.