Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)
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.
JROTC Curriculum Overview:
| Leadership Education & Training | Year 1 LET 1 | Year 2 LET 2 | Year 3 LET3 | Year 4 LET4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Citizenship in Action | Foundations of Army JROTC- and being involved | The Nation’s Defense Forces | - | - |
| Unit 2: Leadership Theory & Application | Being a Leader | Knowing How to Lead | Leading Situations | Leadership Lab |
| Unit 3: Foundations for Success | Know yourself – Socrates | Communication Skills | Making a Difference with Service | Planning Skills and Social Responsibility |
| Unit 3: Foundations for successful leaders | Study Skills | Conflict Resolution | Career Plans | NEFE High School Financial Planning Program |
| Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid | Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle | Cadet Challenge | First Aid for Emergency and non-Emergency Situations | Drug Prevention/Intervention |
| Unit 5: Geography, Map Skills & Environmental Awareness | The Globe | Maps, Map Reading and Land Navigation | Orienteering & Air Navigation | Exploring the World |
| Unit 6: Citizenship | You the People – Citizenship Skills | You the People – Citizenship | The Federal Judicial System | Advanced Citizenship and American History |
| Unit 6: American History and Government | Your Job as an American Citizen | Founding and Growth of a Nation-history 1776 to present | Judicial System | Advanced Citizenship and Leadership |
LET 1 stands for Leadership Education and Training, which is the first of four core courses in the high school Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. The course is designed for first-year cadets and is also known as “The Emerging Leader.”
For more information, please see your high school JROTC instructor.
FAQs:
JROTC Directory:
| High School | Instructor | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkner HS | Chief Gregory Jenkins | gregory.jenkins@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 |