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U.S. Army Cadet Command

U.S. Army Cadet Command. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”. JROTC Overview. JROTC Mission and Goals. JROTC Goals Promote citizenship Develop leadership Communicate effectively Improve physical fitness Provide incentive to live drug- free

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U.S. Army Cadet Command

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

  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. 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

  4. 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 • Reduced Rates of Indiscipline • Provides Professional Staff Members • Experienced in Mentoring and Counseling

  5. 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

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

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

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

  9. JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge OBJECTIVES Build citizenship Develop Leadership skills Build self-esteem Have fun • FOCUS ON: • Adventure training • Leadership development • NOTwar-fighting skills

  10. 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

  11. Are You Ready for the Challenge?

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