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12 Reasons to Join JROTC |
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This list barely scratches the surface of
all the reasons to join JROTC. If you want to hear some more, or if you are
interested in joining JROTC, contact our Recruiting Officer Cierra
Why, or talk to any of our fine cadets at the High School. 1. JROTC teaches life skills such as leadership, physical fitness, first aid, writing, planning, time management, and decision-making. 2. JROTC offers practical leadership opportunities not available in other academic courses.
3. Successful completion of JROTC offers the chance to enter any of the military services at an advanced enlisted rank and pay. It offers the chance to validate college ROTC courses and enter at advanced cadet rank. 4. Successful completion of JROTC assists ROTC scholarship applicants to earn valuable scholarships for college. Successful completion of JROTC assists in earning service academy appointments to West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchan Marine Academy. 5. JROTC is an alternative elective course open to all grade levels. It is an alternative to Sophomore PE. 6. JROTC cadets have the opportunity to attend the annual formal Military Ball and other exclusive, quality social events. 7. JROTC promotes patriotism for our country and respect for authority. 8. JROTC provides structure and develops discipline for life-long attitudes and goals.
9. JROTC provides opportunities for cadets to become involved in the school and community through an extensive community service program. 10.
JROTC offers a variety of school-recognized activities which have competed at a
national level. All are varsity sports. 11. JROTC offers the opportunity to attend a week-long leadership camp paid for by the Army. 12. JROTC provides the opportunity to perform in community and area ceremonies and events, representing the school and the Army. |
Updated: March 9, 2009