U.S. Army Cadet Command

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U.S. Army Cadet Command
Motivating young people to be better citizens
JROTC Overview
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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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JROTC Program Benefits

• 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

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JROTC Program Benefits

• 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

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Curriculum Materials

• 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

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Curriculum Materials / Uniform
Replica M1 Garand
Daisy M853C .177 cal. (pneumatic) air rifle
Class A uniform
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JROTC Enrollment
Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen
LET IV
LET III
LET II
LET I
LET Leadership Education and Training
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JROTC Co-Curricular Activities

• JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) (Summer
  Camp)
• Marksmanship
• Drill Competition
• Color Guard
• Orienteering
• Raider Challenge

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JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge

• FOCUS ON
• Adventure training
• Leadership development
• NOT war-fighting skills

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JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge

• Core
• Rappelling
• Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)
• Map Reading and Land Navigation
• Water Survival
• Math and Science (JCLC or On-Campus)
• Awards/Graduation Ceremonies

• Additional
• Marksmanship and Rifle Safety (pellet rifles)
• Water Rafting
• Static Displays
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Sessions
• Organized Activities

• Integrated
• Physical Fitness
• Leadership
• Drill and Ceremonies
• Personal Hygiene and Field Sanitation

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Are You Ready for the Challenge?