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Why Enroll in JROTC?

- To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
- To develop leadership potential, while working cooperatively with others.
- To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
- To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
- To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college
and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
- To develop mental management abilities.

Is JROTC like boot camp?

No. The JROTC course is a leadership and character education program that does not rely on harsh discipline techniques like a boot camp.

What is the JROTC mission

The Mission of JROTC is to "Motivate young people to be better citizens, by instilling discipline, respect for self and authority, accepting responsibility, being accountable for their actions, and learning to work as part of a team."

What can students expect to learn by taking JROTC?

Leadership, Citizenship, Organizational Skills, Self Discipline, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Team Building Skills,

Leadership Ethics, Respect/Courtesy, Punctuality/Grooming, Methods of Instruction, Physical Fitness, Computer Skills,

Managing Peer Pressure, Stress Management, Map Reading, Orienteering, Service Learning, Economics, Overcoming Adversity, Military

History, Personal Finance, Character Values, Personal Fitness, Test Preparation, CPR & First Aid, Self Confidence, Self Esteem.

How is JROTC similar to ROTC?

Does completing any academic year of SFJROTC help with college.

If you are wondering how the JROTC is similar and/or different to ROTC then look no further than right here. For starters, in the JROTC program the Cadet Guardians that are enrolled in the units are only high school students, seeing as this program is only accessible to freshman and above in most schools with a JROTC unit. However t
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Yes, completing an academic year of SFJROTC helps with college. When a Cadet Guardian completes two academic years of SFJROTC they will be awarded the Certificate of Training as well as a year worth of SFJROTC college level credit. This is the same for Cadet Guardians who complete three academic years as well, but for those who fully complete the SFJROTC program are constantly sought after by all five service academies at a rate of 95% opposed to those who don't complete the program. Cadet Guardians who fully complete the SFJROTC program are also offered up to and including full ride scholarships by colleges and universities that host Senior ROTC programs.

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