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Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is a United States Department of Defense program that offers a variety of activities to help students develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
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What do JROTC students do?
JROTC students are instructed in classes focusing on study skills, U.S. history, citizenship, military drills, physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and community service.
JROTC students will also be offered opportunities to participate in competitions in and out of state. These competitions could include the following depending on overall student interest:
- Color Guard - Military drill with the U.S. and State Colors. The Team will present the Colors at parades and KHS home Varsity sporting events.
- Drill Team (Standard) - Competition using standard military drill with rifles (Armed) and without rifles (Unarmed).
- Drill Team (Exhibition) - Individual and team competition in military drill with trick/spinning rifles (Armed), or team competition utilizing intricate and synchronized marching without rifles (Unarmed).
- Academic - JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB), an academic quiz competition conducted under the guidelines and rules set by the College Options Foundation.
- Marksmanship - Air Rifle competitions under the rules set forth by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
- Marksmanship - Archery competitions under the rules ser forth by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)
- Athletic - Raider Challenge: Team athletic competitions involving obstacle course navigation utilizing physical fitness, team-building, and leadership skills.
- Athletic - Fitness Challenge: Team and individual physical fitness competitions
- STEM - Robotics competitions utilizing the VEX robotics system, according to the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation
- STEM - Aerial Drone competitions according to REC Foundation guidelines.
Is participation in JROTC activities required for course enrollment?
JROTC co-curricular activity PARTICIPATION IS NOT REQUIRED; however, they are strongly encouraged to learn the value of teamwork and allow students to earn awards and recognition within the program. The program should have something for everyone, and the best part is that a student can pick and choose what activities they wish to participate in.
JROTC co-curricular activity PARTICIPATION IS NOT REQUIRED; however, they are strongly encouraged to learn the value of teamwork and allow students to earn awards and recognition within the program. The program should have something for everyone, and the best part is that a student can pick and choose what activities they wish to participate in.
Will a student be required to follow military grooming standards?
Adherence to military standards will be be encouraged, but WILL NOT BE MANDATORY. When wearing the JROTC Cadet Uniform students participating in activities or competitions will temporarily remove or cover facial piercings, and male cadets with long hair will adhere to female hair standards.
Does a student have to join the military service after high school?
JROTC is not a recruiting program. STUDENTS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO SERVE and will not be pressured to join any military service. JROTC is a leadership and citizenship program that develops young people into leaders in our community. We teach valuable life skills to help students succeed in any career path they choose. No matter what a student chooses after graduation, they will benefit significantly by actively participating in this program.
How do I enroll?
Enroll when class sign-up occurs, or speak to a KHS counselor for a schedule change.
Does a student have to join the military service after high school?
JROTC is not a recruiting program. STUDENTS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO SERVE and will not be pressured to join any military service. JROTC is a leadership and citizenship program that develops young people into leaders in our community. We teach valuable life skills to help students succeed in any career path they choose. No matter what a student chooses after graduation, they will benefit significantly by actively participating in this program.
How do I enroll?
Enroll when class sign-up occurs, or speak to a KHS counselor for a schedule change.
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| The Civilian Marksmanship Program | National Archery in the Schools Program | College Options Foundation | The Nationals Drill and Fitness Team Championships |
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U.S. Army JROTC Mission:
"To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens"
U.S. Army JROTC Cadet Creed:
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.