The JROTC program is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self discipline.
Is JROTC considered military?
You may think that JROTC is a military-preparation program, but as you can see, it's not in its mission. Since its beginnings in 1916, the purpose of JROTC has been to teach cadets leadership, geography, civics, health, global awareness, life skills, and U.S. history.
How long is Army JROTC?
4 years
What does it mean to be in JROTC?
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Do you have to be in JROTC to join the army?
There Is No Military Obligation for JROTC Cadets Students who participate in JROTC are not required to join the military after high school, and the program is not a military preparation class.10 Nov 2014
What grade can you join JROTC?
High school Junior ROTC program is open to any 9th - 12th grade student who desires to develop their leadership and citizenship skills. There is no military obligation for joining JROTC.
Does JROTC obligate you to the military?
No. You can enroll in all ROTC classes with no service obligation. The obligation comes when you decide to contract into the ROTC program to become an Army Officer.
Does JROTC help in the army?
With that being said, JROTC is regulated by the military, and if you take part in the program, it may improve your rank upon enlisting and give you an edge during basic military training.
Can you quit JROTC?
Unlike the active armed forces, you don't have to sign a contract that says you have to stay in JROTC for a certain amount of time, you can quit whenever you want.
Do you have to serve if you do JROTC?
A: Young adults must serve as Officers in the Army after graduation if they have received an ROTC scholarship, OR if they have enrolled in the ROTC Advanced Course. Enrolling in the ROTC Basic Course (the first two years of college) does NOT obligate someone to serve unless they have also received a scholarship.
Can you join JROTC in middle school?
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC -- commonly pronounced "JAY-rotsee") is a federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools and also in some middle schools across the United States and at US military bases across the world.