What Is JROTC ?

2. What Is JROTC? • The Christian Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps • Originally a program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States. The purpose of JROTC is to instill in students in the United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. The CJROTC does the same but builds better individuals with Christian beliefs and real life teaching methods and scenarios. 

4. JROTC History • The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps came into being with the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916. It was originally started by Army Lieutenant Edgar Steevers in 1911. The focus of JROTC was on secondary schools. Under the provisions of the 1916 act, high schools were authorized the loan of federal military equipment and the assignment of active or retired military personnel as instructors on the condition that they followed a prescribed course of training and maintained a minimum enrollment of 100 students over 14 years of age.

5. CJROTC

6. Developing good citizenship and patriotism. • Developing self-reliance, leadership, discipline, and responsiveness to all authority. • Improving the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. • Developing an appreciation of the importance of physical fitness. • Increasing a respect for the role of the U.S. Armed Forces in support of national objectives. • Developing a knowledge of team building skills and basic military skills.

7. What Does A School Lose That Does Not Have The Same Electives/Programs As Another School? • Students

8. Some Reasons CJROTC Would Be A Good Choice For Your Child….

9. There are several great reasons why CJROTC is a great program for students, parents and the community.  These are a few: •   It is a fantastic peer group.  CJROTC students are a cross-section of the student body as a whole.  However, most teachers and administrators will tell you that CJROTC students are more self-disciplined and motivated than their counterparts who do not take CJROTC.  We seek to instill positive personal morals, respect and responsibility.  These are characteristics that carry our students throughout their high school years and into adult life.  •   It has many extracurricular activities.  A common denominator for CJROTC students is their level of involvement in school sponsored extra-curricular activities and community service.  It is generally recognized that students involved in wholesome activities tend to present fewer problems at school and at home.  CJROTC provides opportunities to become involved in after school activities like Sabers Honor Club (3.0 GPA), RAIDER Platoon, Air Rifle Team, Color Guard and Drill Team. •   It assists in attaining scholarship and increased rank in the military.  Some students do take JROTC with an eye on entering the military after graduation.  Others have desires to obtain ROTC scholarships to college or to attend one of our nation’s prestigious military academies.  Those who complete 2 to 4 years of JROTC may enter service having already achieved rank that will provide increased pay from $400 to $700 per month. For those students who wish to go on to college, they will get literature and knowledge to mentor and assist them to achieve their goals of an education and or commission as a military officer.

10. Originally The Public School JROTC is mostly funded by the United States Department of Defense with an allocation in the military budget of about 340 million dollars for the fiscal year 2007. The federal government subsidizes, equipment and textbooks while the school compensates the instructor's salaries.

11. Program Enrollment Per School? • To Start the CJROTC Program at your school is $500.00 per School Year. The school pays this fee.

12. What Is Included With The Cost Per Year? • Instructor Background & Placement • Instructor CJROTC Classes • Instructor CJROTC Training • Quarterly Regiment Uniform Inspections • Bi-Quarterly Regiment Combat Boot Mud Runs • Annual Region Drill Meets • Annual Region Physical Fitness Competition

13. Would CJROTC Be A Required Course At Your School? • No. CJROTC would not be a required course, it would simply be an elective/program just as other programs/electives are.

14. What Is CJROTC Class Like? • The CJROTC program is a full credit elective class for every semester a person takes it and also serves as a Social Science & P.E. credit. CJROTC combines interesting classroom instruction with the opportunity to serve the school and the community, participate in extra-curricular activities, enjoy social activities, and have the chance to be in leadership positions.

15. What Is Exactly Taught In Class? • The material covered in the program varies throughout the year, with short segments of leadership training, basics of citizenship and other topics related to the US Military. It will cover topics such as U.S. Military History, first aid, human relations, good techniques for oral communication, drill and ceremony, map reading, personal hygiene, marksmanship, orienteering, and staff functions and procedures.

16. The Curriculum? • United States Military Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. • The CJROTC program plays an important role in the success of America’s children and communities. Since its inception, the JROTC program has been viewed as a strong program that provides youth with much-needed skills in citizenship and leadership. Additionally, numerous studies have shown that students who participate in JROTC programs have better attendance, grades, and graduation rates relative to students who were in general academic programs. These students also demonstrate a higher level of participation in community service activities. • The effects of a CJROTC unit extend far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership, and civic responsibility. The program makes a difference by keeping kids in school, providing an environment conducive to their personal development and growth, and helping them become productive members of the community. The program ultimately produces young men and women who are ready to accept the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

17. Subjects Within The Curriculum • The Military Service Training Command routinely updates the curriculum to include new texts, instructional materials and lesson plans. The curriculum is developed and revised by civilian educators and CJROTC instructors. The wide variety of subjects includes the following: • CITIZENSHIP -- Instill values and responsibilities of good citizenship. ORIENTATION -- A basic introduction to the United States Military -- its customs, traditions, and way of life. • MILITARY OPERATIONS/ORGANIZATION -- Familiarizes the student with national strategy and Army forces, daily military operations, training, exercises, drills, and shipboard organization. • MILITARY HISTORY -- History of the United States Military from the colonial period to the present. • NAVIGATION -- An introduction to piloting and celestial navigation. • LEADERSHIP -- An ongoing study of the principles and practical application of leadership with emphasis on providing opportunities for students to exercise and develop their own leadership abilities. • NAUTICAL ASTRONOMY -- A study of astronomy and its application to celestial navigation. • ELECTRONICS -- An introduction to electronics as the basis for shipboard radar, sonar, communications, and guidance systems. • DRILLS, COMMANDS, AND CEREMONIES -- Includes individual, squad, platoon, and company close order drill; rotation of command; physical fitness; personnel inspections; and parade in company review.

18. CJROTC CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION • MILITARY SCIENCE 1 • PURPOSE: To introduce students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals; engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will be important in America's future; develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. These elements are pursued at the fundamental level. • COURSE CONTENT: Includes introduction to the JROTC program; Introduction to Leadership, Mission and Organization, The Nation, The Military , and the People in American Democracy, Maritime Geography, Marine power and Challenge, Military History through 1875, Introduction to Navigation and Time, Basic Seamanship, Oceanography, Health Education, First Aid, and Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse Prevention. • MILITARY SCIENCE 2 • PURPOSE: Build on the general introduction provided in Army Science 1, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership in cadets, introduce cadets to technical areas of naval science, and engender a deeper awareness of the vital importance of the world oceans to the continued well-being of the United States. • COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction in leadership theory, Army Orientation and Career Planning, Citizenship in the U.S. and Other Countries, Military History: Military Transportation and Land Evolutions, Military Weapons: Gunnery, Guided Missiles and Mines, Navigation Fundamentals and Rules of the Road, Small Boat, and Weather, and Survival Training and Orienteering.

19. CJROTC CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION 2 • MILITARY SCIENCE 3 • PURPOSE: Broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, the fundamentals of American democracy, and to expand their understanding of marine academic subjects. • COURSE CONTENT: Includes ongoing instruction in leadership and discipline, Military Justice, Astronomy, International Law and the Sea, National Strategy, Sea Power and Marine Operations, Naval History: 1930 through the Nuclear Age, Military Intelligence and National Security, Maneuvering Board, Challenges of Future Military Research, and Electricity and Marine Electronics. • MILITARY SCIENCE 4 • PURPOSE: This course is focused solely on practical leadership. The intent is to assist the senior in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success through the year. Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets. • COURSE CONTENT: Includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. Cadets will also apply these principles when dealing with younger cadets in the areas of military drill and inspections, athletic events, and in other school activities.

20. SOUNDS PRETTY SERIOUS--IS THERE ANY FUN STUFF? • CJROTC cadets participate in a number of outside activities throughout the school year and during the summer months. These opportunities are designed to stimulate learning by hands-on experience and to reinforce classroom instruction. Some of these activities include: • School and local activities such as drill teams, air rifle teams, orienteering, unit athletics, parades, field days, and nonpolitical community activities. • Military/leadership training of about 1 week during the spring and summer months. • Orientation visits (3 to 5 days) to various naval and military bases. • Cruises aboard U.S. naval vessels (1 day to 2 weeks) normally conducted during the summer months. • Summer Camps Every Summer

21. Is CJROTC as hard as it sounds? The course is demanding, but most students who make an effort really enjoy the challenge and thrive on the hard work and discipline.

22. Leadership Training. • In CJROTC, being a leader means first being a follower. The curriculum teaches all aspects of being a good follower and being a good leader. Cadets must learn the 14 leadership traits of a good leader. The program encourages practical application in other school activities as well as in JROTC.

23. Who Would Teach This Course? • Our Program, it is taught by End of Active Service Military Personnel/HM Discharged and or Retired. Each instructor is cleared & vetted thoroughly, and hand picked by their military certifications, military background, and military experience. .

24. Will CJROTC Count Towards Graduation? • The program is a full credit elective class for every semester a cadet takes it. • And also a Physical Education Credit, which is also needed to graduate. • First two years of JROTC meets all HS grad requirements for PE.  • Social Science Elective credit for the last two years.  • And also Life skills! The development of your personal potential, the enhanced ability to communicate with others, the knowledge and ability to coordinate varied activities, the focused skills to plan, organize and lead group activities and the knowledge and skills to motivate and bring a team together will give the student a distinct advantage in college and beyond. Also, this can be a fairly easy 90 grade or higher. This can help the overall GPA. Every student is capable to achieve this if they simply cooperate, follow instructions, pay attention in class, read the material, and study.

25. What can students expect to learn by taking CJROTC • Leadership, Citizenship, Organizational Skills, Self Discipline, Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Team Building Skills , Leadership Ethics, Respect/Courtesy, Punctuality/Grooming, Methods of Instruction, Physical Fitness, Computer Skills, Managing Peer Pressure, Stress Management, Map Reading, Orienteering, Service Learning, Economics, Overcoming Adversity, Military History, Personal Finance, Character Values, Personal Fitness, Test Preparation, CPR & First Aid, Self Confidence, Self Esteem. 

26. That Benefits Will This Give Every Student Enrolled CJROTC ? • What are some of the benefits of taking the program?  •    Aside from being a credit in high school, there are several other benefits that can be attained from joining the program. First, for people that enlist in the military after taking JROTC for at least three years, the military will take them up two pay grades in rank. Second, many colleges give advance standing and credit for completion of the JROTC program and/or if the person enrolls in college ROTC. Third, the JROTC instructors have been very successful in helping high school students, who are interested, obtain ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments. Scholarships obtained from the ROTC program can be up to $60,000.00. ROTC Also offers scholarships for cadets that will pay most tuition cost for up to three or four years, plus books and fees at more than 1,000 universities and colleges within the United States.

27. Will There Be Any CJROTC Regulations? • Yes, although not to the extreme. There are, however, regulations about the personal appearance of cadets, wearing of the uniform, and even how to address the other military personnel and cadets. For example, males are not permitted to wear an earring (s) in the classroom, and females are only allowed one pair of earrings, one earring in each ear. On uniform day, males must have their hair not exceed past the ears lengthwise, and female cadets must have their hair off the collar.

28. Why should a student enroll in CJROTC? • To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship. • To develop leadership potential, while working cooperatively with others. • To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. • To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health. • To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities. •  To develop mental management abilities.

29. Is CJROTC like boot camp? • No.  The CJROTC course is a leadership and  character education program that does not rely on harsh discipline techniques like a boot camp.

30. Can CJROTC Students Participate In Other School Activities While In CJROTC? • Certainly, CJROTC students are involved in everything from varsity sports to band, chorus, student government, and other clubs. You can spend as much or as little time as you want to with CJROTC. The program offers several additional teams that cadets may join in addition to the normal CJROTC class activities. The program also offers field trips, summer camps, military balls, and other group-sponsored activities. These offers are not mandatory for cadets to participate in; in fact CJROTC encourages students to participate in other activities.

31. Will CJROTC Students Wear A Uniform? • Yes. After earning a uniform in the beginning of their first year, cadets are required to wear the CJROTC uniform once a week on uniform day (instructor designates day). Uniform days will be on same day of each week, but there are exceptions. The uniform is custom-fitted to each cadet.. Cadets earn their rank and awards to put on their uniforms. . Any additions to the uniform are ranks and awards that are earned by the individual cadet. They are earned for application of positive traits and principles that will serve you and your community well in the future. These are not given on the basis of wealth or any such issue.  It is considered an honor to wear the uniform and cadets wear it with pride. • The rest of the time normal clothing/school uniform, will be worn.

32. What kind of recognition can I get by participating in the program? • There are a large number of awards which cadets can earn for participation and achievement in the program. Some are given by the unit, but others can be awarded by local military organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of Purple Heart, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. These are just a few of the organizations that give awards. All awards have certain criteria,but are open to all who achieve that criteria. Involvement, good leadership traits, and being an active participant of the program are the main requirements.

33. Will Being In CJROTC Subject A Student To Military Obligation? • Enrollment in CJROTC Does Not subject you to a military obligation and it is not tied to an accessions or recruiting program. It provides tools for success after high school regardless of a chosen career path. However, there are benefits available for students wishing to pursue a military avenue, and or the college route. • Most students do not join the military. Most graduation seniors go on to college. Some have received military ROTC scholarships; some go on to technical school. The primary mission is teaching life skills that will serve our youth as they enter adult life.

34. Can CJROTC help students go to college? • CJROTC training improves the ability to study, take tests, to set goals, and to focus. • What are colleges looking for? • Leaders • Scholars • Athletes

35. Who may enroll?  • Our CJROTC is available to all Christian/Private School students grades 9th through 12th. • Upon a passing grade, s student may sign back up for the following year. • The sequence of courses is progressive and builds upon the previous year's curriculum.

36. Are both girls and boys allowed to enroll? • Yes. • There is no firm age requirement, but students must be in at least the 9th grade to take CJROTC. • All leadership positions are available to both genders equally.

37. Why CJROTC? • High School  • * First two years of JROTC meets all HS grad requirements for PE  • * Social Science Elective credit for last two years  • * Make great friends  • * Have exciting field trips such as rappelling, sea cruises, swift boats  • * Compete in Drill, Athletic and Academic competitions  • * Attend Annual Ball and special events  • * March in uniforms at community parades  • * Presentation of The Colors at school events • * Receive advanced standing out of recruiting, E3 vice E-1($400 more per month pay), make petty officer 10 months faster than non-JROTC recruits  • * JROTC gives preparation to help pass the ASVAB service entrance exams  • * Great Resume "builder," employers like to see it in your background life  • * Gain leadership and personnel/management skills  • * Build self confidence, self esteem, pride and patriotism  • * Gain public speaking ability  •  College  • * Military Academy nominations, 3 per year per unit, 2 appointments conservatively valued at a $250,000 scholarship  • * ROTC scholarships, JROTC cadets more competitive  • * JROTC gives college credit for Military Orientation course  • * JROTC leadership training experience makes you more competitive at selective colleges Post High School Employment 

38. The Mission? • “Motivate young people to be better citizens.” We Make Better Individuals

39. How To Accomplish The Mission? • By instilling discipline, respect for self and authority, accepting responsibility and being accountable for their actions and learning to work as part of a team.

40. How Would A Student Enroll For Christian Junior Reserve Officers Training At a School? • If you want to be in the program it is as simple as signing the course sheet for that program at school year registration.

41. More Info? Feel Free To Visit Our Website www.cjrotc.org