Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)
2023-2024 RISD Ambassador Applications
- Interested individuals apply through an online application process.
- Applications open May 15.
- The application deadline is July 15.
Overview:
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world. The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions. In 1964, Congress expanded the program to all military services and changed from active duty to shared support from the services and schools. As congressionally mandated by Title 10 United States Code, Section 2031, each military service must have a JROTC program to “instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” JROTC’s mission, “To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens”, is the guide post for the program’s success.
FAQs:
JROTC Directory:
| High School | Instructor | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkner HS | Major Patrick Laverenz | patrick.laverenz@risd.org | 469-593-7235 |
| Berkner HS | SSG James Rodgers | james.rodgers@risd.org | 469-593-7235 |
| Lake Highlands HS | Lt Colonel Robert Gerald | robert.gerald@risd.org | 469-593-1029 |
| Lake Highlands HS | Master Sergeant Calvin Washington | calvin.washington@risd.org | 469-593-1029 |
| Pearce HS | Lt Colonel Norman Morton | norman.mortan@risd.org | 469-593-5177 |
| Pearce HS | Sergeant First Class Billy Patterson Jr. | billy.patterson@risd.org | 469-593-5176 |
| Richardson HS | Captain Jamie Lawrence | jamie.lawrence@risd.org | 469-593-3214 |
| Richardson HS | First Sergeant Venson Herron | venson.herron@risd.org | 469-593-3223 |