JROTC

Welcome to Army JROTC

Welcome to JROTC

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp; (JROTC) - The Army's Service to America

“To Motivate Young people to be Better Citizens”

The JROTC Vision: is to provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions.

Cadets are organized into units along military lines. The JROTC does not recruit students for active military service. Instead, its focus is on developing young people and orienting them positively in preparation for whatever role in life they might choose. It is in this sense that JROTC is part of the Army's service to the nation.

The Results of the JROTC:

Act with honesty and personal responsibility as you lead others to thrive in a diverse and global personnel
Participate in civic and social concerns in the community, and organization
Graduate ready to succeed in post-secondary options and career pathways
Make choices that encourage postive social, emotional, and physical health
Respect the role of the military and other service organizations

Code of Conduct

1.) Wear the uniform proudly and properly.

2.) Obey the rules and laws of my school and community at all times--especially when in uniform.

3.) Show proper respect to my leaders, teachers, administrators, and fellow cadets.

4.) Follow the proper examples set by my leaders and set the example for my peers and subordinates.

5.) Conduct myself honorably at all times and not commit any act which may reflect unfavorably on my status as an JROTC cadet.

6.) Follow the leadership principles and properly develop and display desirable leadership characteristics-- especially integrity.

7.) Obey the orders and carry out the instructions of my chain of command to the best of my ability.

The 11 Principles of Leadership

Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
Be technically and tactically proficient.
Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Set an example.
Know your people and look out for their welfare.
Keep your people informed.
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
Train your people as a team.
Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities.

Academic Awards

(N-1-1) DISTINGUISHED CADET RIBBON: Awarded annually to one cadet who exhibits the highest degree of experience in scholastics.
(N-1-2) ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RIBBON: Awarded annually to one cadet in each LET level for maintaining highest school academic grades.
(N-1-3) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Awarded annually to those cadets who maintain a grade of A in all academic subjects.
(N-1-4) PERFECT ATTENDANCE RIBBON: Awarded to cadets with no unexcused absences during each semester.
(N-1-5) STUDENT GOVERNMENT RIBBON: Elected to a student government office.
(N-1-6) LET SERVICE RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who successfully complete the first semester of training of each LET year.
(N-1-7) JROTC ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who receive a JROTC grade of "A" for the entire school year, or to LET Is and IIs on the Honor Roll.
(N-1-8) COMMUNITY SERVICE RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who have participated in local community service activities. A cadet may be awarded only one per year.
(N-1-9) BRIGADE MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON: Awarded annually to deserving cadets as determined by the DAI.
(N-1-10) BRIGADE STAFF RIBBON: Awarded to the Brigade Commander and staff who have completed the Fall semester and have been designated to remain on staff for the spring semester.
Miscellaneous
(N-4-1) PARADE RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who have participated in local community parades (Homecoming, Veteran's Day, and Nevada Day).
(N-4-2) RECRUITING RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who recruit students to the JROTC program.
(N-4-3) LEADERSHIP COMMAND RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who successfully served in a commander position for one semester.
(N-4-4) BATTALION STAFF RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who have successfully completed one year on Battalion staff.
(N-4-5) ANNUAL FORMAL INSPECTION RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who have participated in the annual formal inspection.
(N-4-6) SERVICE LEARNING RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who participated in service learning projects.
(N-4-7) EXCELLENT STAFF PERFORMANCE: Awarded annually to cadets on the Battalion Staff whose performance exceeds expectations.

Athletic awards
(N-2-1) VARSITY ATHLETIC RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who receive a letter in any varsity recognized sport.
(N-2-2) PHYSICAL FITNESS RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who have maintained excellent physical condition. At a minimum, male cadets must run the mile in 8:30 minutes or less, females in 10:45 minutes or less. Cadets must receive a minimum of 60% in all other events of Cadet Challenge
(N-2-3) CADET OLYMPICS RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who participate on a Cadet Olympics Team.
(N-2-4) SCHOOL SERVICE SUPPORT RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who participate in school related community related events.
(N-2-5) CADET CHALLENGE RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who complete the cadet challenge.

(N-3-1) DIA/SAI INSTRUCTOR LEADERSHIP RIBBON: Awarded annually to one cadet per LET level who displays the highest degree of excellence.
(N-3-2) PERSONAL APPEARANCE RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance.
(N-3-3) PROFICIENCY RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, academic excellence and performance of duty.
(N-3-4) DRILL TEAM RIBBON: Awarded to all members of drill team.
(N-3-5) ORIENTEERING RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who are members of orienteering teams.
(N-3-6) COLORGUARD RIBBON: Awarded annually to members of the color/honor guard.
(N-3-7) RIFLE TEAM RIBBON: Awarded annually to rifle team members.
(N-3-8) ADVENTURE TRAINING RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who are members of adventure training type units.
(N-3-9) COMMENDATION RIBBON: Awarded to cadets whose performance of duty exceptionally exceeds that expected of a cadet of his or her grade and experience.
(N-3-10) GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the school years.
(N-3-11) SUMMER/LEADERSHIP CAMP RIBBON: Awarded to cadets for leadership camp participation.
(N-3-12) DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS RIBBON: Awarded to cadets in the Drum and Bugle corps for performance in a parade or other Battalion activity.
(N-3-13) BEST COMPANY RIBBON: Awarded annually to all eligible members of the company selected winner of the "Best Company".
(N-3-14) BEST PLATOON RIBBON: Awarded to the platoon leader and platoon members of the platoon selected as winner of the "Best Platoon" competition.
(N-3-15) BEST SQUAD RIBBON: Awarded to the members and leader of the winning squad of each company.