Purpose of JROTC Lion Battalion Motivate cadets to become lifelong learners, achieve their potential, be responsible citizens, and acquire the skills essential for success in the 21 st century. Goals: Promote citizenship Develop leadership & critical/creative thinking Teach to Communicate effectively Improve physical fitness Provide incentive to live drug-free Strengthen positive self-motivation Provide global awareness to include a historical perspective of national service Train to work as a team member Inspire to graduate from High School, attend institutions of higher learning, and pursue meaningful careers
FAQ s Am I obligated to join the armed forces? Absolutely not! In fact, only about a third of the cadets do enlist into the military. But for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the military Army JROTC is a real benefit. What does the program cost? The fee is $60 for new cadets. The returning cadet fee is $42. This includes a beret to wear with the uniform, Military Ball, and Awards Night. Do I wear a uniform? Yes, cadets are required to wear the uniform once a week on uniform day (usually Wednesday, unless otherwise posted). Cadets earn their rank and awards to put onto their uniform. Cadets wear it with pride! Are there special regulations I have to follow? Yes, but not too extreme. There are regulations about the appearance of cadets while wearing the uniform and how to address other military personnel and cadets. Males are not permitted to wear earrings while in uniform and females may only wear one pair of studs. Males must not have their hair touch their ears while females can t have their hair touch their collar. What is so special about JROTC? It s your program! One of the greatest benefits of JROTC is that you, the cadets, are taught leadership and responsibility. In class cadets are in charge of taking attendance and recommending their peers for awards and promotion. Cadets plan for field trips, coordinating Color Guard, issue cadets their uniforms and more. The teachers are there to advise and guide the cadets but everything else is organized and managed by cadets. At the same time cadets learn the value of honor, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
There are also many opportunities to have fun in the program. The Color Guard and Physical Strength teams perform at other schools and compete with other JROTC programs in the Pacific Northwest. There are also several field trips cadets can go on. In the spring cadets can go to Spring Camp and go through an obstacle course, navigate through the woods, and overcome a confidence course. Finally, there are many community service activities such as running concession stands, managing charity booths, and marching in parades. Who runs the class? Cadets run the entire JROTC program. Although the Senior Army Instructor and Army Instructor oversee the program, cadets are in charge of everything from taking attendance to maintaining students evaluations. What kind of recognition can I get by participating in the program? There are large numbers of awards which cadets can earn in the program. Some are given by the unit, but others can be awarded by local, civic, or military organizations. All awards have certain criteria. Involvement, good leadership traits, and being an active participant of the program are the main requirements. What about the JROTC leadership training? In JROTC being a leader means first being a follower. The curriculum teaches all aspects of being a good follower and becoming a good leader. The program encourages practical application in other school activities as well as JROTC. Do I need a certain GPA to apply for JROTC? No, but in order to participate in extra-curricular activities, staff positions, or be promoted to certain ranks you must maintain a C average or better in all you classes.
Can I still do other activities outside of JROTC? Absolutely! In fact, extra-curricular activities are encouraged. JROTC cadets are involved in everything- student government, band, chorus, football, cheer, etc. You can spend as little or as much time as you want doing activities within the program. The program offers field trips, Spring Camp, Military Ball, and other group sponsored activities. How will JROTC help me in the future? Cadets who are in the program for a year or more may be eligible to enter the military, if desired, at a higher rank and pay grade than those who didn t take JROTC. Also, there are many scholarships that could be granted by staying in the program, and it looks great on college applications and job resumes. Employers look for leadership in potential employees, and JROTC prepares cadets to be leaders and to be successful in the real world. Our mission is to motivate young people to become better citizens. Cadet Staff Positions Battalion Commander- The cadet in charge of the rest of the cadets and makes sure the Lion Battalion runs smoothly Executive Officer- In charge of all the staff (S-1 through S-6), supervising them, and making sure they remain disciplined and motivated Command Sergeant Major- In charge of discipline of the cadets and keeping up the morale of the battalion S-1 Adjutant- Maintains records regarding promotions and awards, and keeps updated rosters of the cadets S-2 Recruiting- Organizes and supervises trips to middle schools and community recruiting activities. Recruit students into the program
S-3 Operations- Creates training schedules, plans field trips and social events throughout the year S-4 Logistics- Organizes uniform issue to new cadets, issues rank and ribbons, and maintains clothing records S-5 Public Affairs- Video tapes and takes pictures of all activities the battalion does and publishes articles in the school newspaper S-6 Fundraising- Organizes fundraisers from concession stands to Entertainment books, and keeps track of cadet money and hour sheets Alpha/Bravo Company Commanders- In charge at the company level. Recommend cadets for promotions and cadet of the month, maintain promotion record, and organize team competitions Your Reward: Leadership Service Learning Technology Skills Citizenship Emotional Intelligence Learning skills Communication skills Financial Planning Life skills Career skills Confidence and self esteem Physical Fitness Color Guard Commander- In charge of all Color Guard teams performing at assemblies or other community activities, and forming competition Color Guard teams Lion Team Commander- In charge of the Physical Strength Team and forming competition teams that compete with the competition Color Guard teams The Mission of the
Lion Pride! HOOAH! *Pictures and assistance provided by the JROTC Ram Battalion at Rogers HS.