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The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens and this blends well with the St. John's Military School mission to provide each cadet the opportunity to grow spiritually, morally, intellectually and physically in a structured environment.  The two programs work well together at giving the cadets the opportunity to be held individually accountable for their actions and reach their full potential.  Extra curricular activities include: color guard, drill team and rifle team.

JROTC also provides the opportunity for each cadet to compete for nominations to the five service academies: West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy.  Cadets must meet all of the academic, physical and moral requirements of these institutions to be nominated.

The academic curriculum in JROTC is as follows:

Unit 1-Citizenship in Action
Unit 2-Leadership Theory and Application
Unit 3-Foundations for Success
     -NEFE  High School Financial Planning Program
Unit 4-Wellness, Fitness and First Aid
Unit 5-Geography and Earth Science
Unit 6-Citizenship in American History and Government
Unit 7-Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program

Army JROTC Core Abilities

  1. Build your capacity for life-long learning.
  2. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
  3. Take responsibility for your actions and choices.
  4. Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world.
  5. Treat self and others with respect.
  6. Apply critical thinking techniques.

LET I – The first year of JROTC introduces the cadets to the study of leadership and citizenship while being designed to help the cadets succeed in high school and beyond. They learn self-analysis techniques such as winning colors, personal skills mapping and how to improve themselves.  They also learn how to correctly wear the uniform, plus military customs and courtesies.

LET II - The second year of JROTC provides more leadership training as the cadet’s progress in rank and experience.  They will learn leadership at the squad and platoon levels. Classroom instruction includes: leadership theory and application, nutrition, first aid, geography, public speaking, government, and the role of citizens in America.

LET III - The third year of JROTC provides still more leadership situations with the cadets being entrusted with more responsibility and authority.  They will serve primarily as senior non-commissioned officers and learn leadership at the company level. Classroom instruction includes: leadership theory and application, nutrition, first aid, geography, financial planning, public speaking, government, and the role of citizens in America.

LET IV - Fourth-year cadets are responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Corps and perform primarily as commanders and staff officers plus serve as role models for the younger cadets.  They also act as assistant instructors in some subject areas for JROTC classes.  They continue to develop their leadership skills and plan Corps events and community service activities.  Classroom instruction includes: leadership theory and application, foundations for success, and public speaking.