Army JROTC

This introductory course is designed for all students in their first year of Military Science. Curriculum units are taught in American Citizenship, Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Presidential Physical Fitness testing, Basic Drill and Ceremony, First Aid and Your Health, Drug Abuse Prevention, Map Reading, Military History, Customs and Courtesies of the Army, Basic Leadership Skills, and Life Management Skills. Students are inspected in a designated Army cadet uniform once a week and participate in military drill and field trips. Co-curricular activities include Drill/Color Guard, Air Rifle Team, Raider Team, and active participation in community events/service projects and in unit social activities such as a dining-in and military ball.

This second-year course includes Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Presidential Physical Fitness testing, Drill and Ceremony, First Aid and Hygiene, Drug Abuse Prevention, Map Reading, American Military History, Career Opportunities, Role of the U.S. Army, and Technology Awareness. Students are inspected in their designated Army Cadet uniform once a week, participate in military drill, and also attend field trips. Second-year cadets begin to assume leadership positions in the unit and in various extracurricular activities as listed in Military Science 1.

This third-year course includes curriculum study in Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Presidential Physical Fitness testing, Drill and Ceremony, First Aid, Drug Abuse Prevention, Map Reading, American History, Citizenship, Career Opportunities, Role of the U.S. Army, Technology Awareness, and Motivational Programs. Students assume increasing positions of leadership and participate in the full range of activities. Students also teach new cadets in customs and courtesies, rules and regulations, proper wearing of the Army Cadet uniform, and drill.

This fourth-year course includes curriculum units of study in leadership and the graded practical application of previous course work and experience in planning and executing organizational functions. Students organize and lead the Cadet Corps in all activities. The Cadets Corps of senior students are encouraged and are self motivated to display leadership potential and the ability to live and work cooperatively with others through the effective understanding and application of the leadership traits, principles, styles, and the Army core values. Senior students have a goal to be able to critically analyze quality leadership traits; and use the application of effective management techniques for planning and decision-making/problem-solving processes (as well as the ethical decision-making process) and supervision in staff and command/leadership positions.