About the JROTC PROGRAM
The Army JROTC Program emphasizes character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort on the part of the military services and host institutions to produce success in students and citizens while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. JROTC makes substantial contributions to students, schools, and communities which benefit greatly from its presence.
Mission: The mission of the JROTC Program is to "Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens."
Objectives: The objectives of the JROTC Program are to provide the means to:
Mission: The mission of the JROTC Program is to "Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens."
Objectives: The objectives of the JROTC Program are to provide the means to:
- Maximize potential for success through learning and self-management.
- Develop citizenship, character, personal responsibility, a sense of accomplishment, leadership, and a willingness to serve.
- Incorporate principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and decisions.
- Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community.
- Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness.
- Correlate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of U.S. Government.
- Relate events in U.S. history to choices and responsibilities.
- Characterize the role of the military and other national service organizations in building a democracy and maintaining peace in a democratic society.
- Graduate and pursue meaningful careers particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.