Objective | Benefits | Military Obligation | Additional Potential Benefits to the Cadet | Cos
Strengthen Self-esteem
Develop Leadership Potential
Improve Physical Fitness
Promote High School Completion
Provide Incentive to Live Drug Free
Enhance Life Skills
A chance to work closely with fellow students in a unit during Leadership Lab and classroom sessions
Develop skills that will stay with the cadet for life; leadership, management, responsibility, dependability, decision making and learning about themselves and their abilities
Opportunities to "give back" to the community in voluntary service activities
Competitive appointments to West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy are available through the JROTC Program for outstanding cadets. These appointments are in addition to the regular congressional and presidential appointments.
At many colleges, advanced placement in Senior ROTC is possible for students who successfully complete JROTC in high school.
Students who have successfully completed JROTC are entitled to a higher grade than other enlists if they do decide to enlist in the regular Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves.
Participation in parades and ceremonies throughout the year.
Participation in social activities conducted by the JROTC Corps of Cadets.
Opportunity to attend JROTC Summer Camp at one of the major US Army Installations, with all expenses paid.
Items must be returned at the end of the school year undamaged. If items are lost or damaged the student is required to replace or repair such items.
The dry cleaning and maintenance of the uniform is the responsibility of the cadet.
All field trips, social events, or gathering are voluntary and may cost a fee. Cadets will be notified of any cost in advance.
If a cadet is a member of an extracurricular JROTC team, they are required to meet the same eligibility requirements as school athletes.