| The JROTC Department has the overall responsibility of providing instructional programs designed to motivate young people to be better citizens at the 25 comprehensive district high schools. The Director, JROTC Programs oversees the operation of the department, consisting of the headquarters, 25 high school programs (21 Army, 3 Navy, 1 Air Force) and 72 retired military instructors who train over 4,000 cadets, coach five JROTC teams, raise funds, and support over 1,500 school and community activities annually. The 21 Army units are designated as Honor Unit with Distinction, the highest rating possible for Army JROTC Battalions. The 3 Navy units are designated as Bravo Zulu Units, the highest rating possible for Navy JROTC Battalions. Department support functions include: Supervising and evaluating core and extracurricular activities Liaison between component military headquarters and the instructors Administrative services Financial and Budgetary services Logistic services Transportation support The primary vehicles for attaining department objectives are the service Programs of Instruction that include: Citizenship Leadership Communications Technology Health & Drug awareness Physical fitness Teamwork Self-esteem Expectation Graduation The department conducts on an annual basis: Informal unit evaluations Final Review & Awards Ceremony Formal unit inspections JROTC Summer Camp (7 Day) 2 Drill meets Cadet Leadership Workshop (5 Day) 4 Air-rifle matches Corps Banquet & Awards Ceremony Instructor Workshops Instructor In-Service |
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| The Houston Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. For additional information about nondiscrimination provisions, contact the department at (713) 636-6454 |
| San Jacinto Monument |
Houston Independent School District
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
| Established in 1926 |
