JROTC is a cooperative program between the local school and the U.S. Army where retired Army personnel provide leadership training focusing on decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork, responsibility, communications and values. It is not a recruiting program for the Armed Forces. While many JROTC cadets choose to enter the military services, equal or greater numbers do not.

JROTC stresses the value of education and staying in school. It promotes high school completion, preparation for the world of work, and advancement to secondary education. Information is made available on scholarship programs offered by the military services.

JROTC has a standardized curriculum nationwide which includes a variety of academic subjects, such as Leadership, Citizenship, Communications, First Aid, Map Reading, History, Technology Awareness and many others. Additionally, JROTC emphasizes physical fitness and provides opportunities for Cadets to participate in the Cadet Challenge Physical Fitness test.

JROTC offers opportunities for school and community support activities, parades, honor guard, color guard, rifle team, drill team and competition with other JROTC units.

JROTC also offers a one-week summer camp, normally held in June at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. At summer camp, cadets from across the Midwest can experience adventure training activities such as river rafting, rappelling, confidence courses, and similar activities, all designed to provide opportunities for achievement and character-building.

JROTC cadets are rewarded for their accomplishments with ribbons, medals, and certificates. This truly allows cadets to “wear their pride on their chests.”

Requirements to enter Junior ROTC:

• Be 14 years of age (9th to 12th grade)
• U.S. citizen (unless waived by Senior Army Instructor)
• Good moral character
• Physically capable of participating in the program
• Parental consent in writing

JROTC Turkey Shoot

JROTC Bass Fishing Tournament

JROTC Rifle Team