Army JROTC

The United States Army's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or
JROTC, is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship,
leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense
of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and
self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, "To motivate
young people to be better citizens." It prepares high school students for
responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights,
responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a
stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides
instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student,
community, and nation.

The JROTC program intends to teach cadets to:

Appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie
good citizenship.
Develop leadership potential, while living and working
cooperatively with others.
Be able to think logically and to communicate effectively
with others, both orally and in writing.
Appreciate the importance of physical fitness in
maintaining good health.
Understand the importance of high school graduation for a
successful future, and learn about college and other
advanced educations and employment opportunities.
Develop mental management abilities.
Become familiar with military history as it relates to
America's culture, and understand the history, purpose,
and structure of the military services.
Develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a
member of a team.