Be between the ages of 17 and 26. Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 (based on a 4.0 GPA system) Graduate from high school or have a diploma equivalent at the time of college entrance.
In order to participate in MCJROTC, you must be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction in a high school where a MCJROTC unit is located. You may not attend one high school and participate in the MCJROTC program of another high school.
Students who participate in JROTC are not required to join the military after high school, and the program is not a military preparation class. But as the Air Force JROTC website notes, the program is regulated by the military and participation may improve rank upon enlisting.
The following steps are required for a school who desires to establish a JROTC or NDCC program:
- Determine the program (JROTC or NDCC) which best meets your schools requirements.
- Complete the corresponding application(s).
- Mail completed application(s) to the appropriate brigade address in your state (below).
IS JROTC TRAINING AS HARD AS IT SOUNDS? Well, the course is demanding, but most of the students who make an effort really enjoy the challenge and thrive on the hard work and discipline.
Here are some advantages of participating in a JROTC program:
- Leadership skills.
- Self-confidence.
- Discipline.
- Communication and collaborative skills.
- College financial planning skills.
- Community service skills.
- Accountability.
- Time-management.
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC -- commonly pronounced "JAY-rawtsee") is a federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools and also in some middle schools across the United States and at US military bases across the world.
Unlike the active armed forces, you don't have to sign a contract that says you have to stay in JROTC for a certain amount of time, you can quit whenever you want.
The JROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship, character development, leadership development and community service. Education classes introduce cadets to the elements of leadership, drill instruction and ceremonies, military customs, uniform inspections, physical fitness training, marksmanship and military history.
JROTC curriculum includes lessons in leadership, health and wellness, physical fitness, first-aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence. The curriculum is rigorous and relevant to 21st century education.
The FY2020 NDAA (P.L. 116-92) allows for 8th grade students to participate in JROTC if physically co- located with 9-12th grade students.
ROTC is short for Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is a military training program for students who are currently enrolled in a college or university. The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is the version of this program geared towards high school students.
Huntsville's JROTC Air Force program was chosen as one of 10 units across the country to be part of the U.S. Space Force Program. High school cadets say this is a very special honor. Space Force JROTC leadership aims to convert a total of 100 high schools to field units over the next couple of years.
The Marine Corps Junior ROTC (MCJROTC or JROTC) program is one of the Marine Corps's contributions to assisting America's youth to become better citizens.
JROTC commanders said the dropout rates from the program are about the same, roughly a third, for both sexes. Although the programs began in the 1960s, it wasn't until the early 1970s that girls were allowed to join.
Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps
Male
- Center the Honor Unit Star one-quarter of an inch above the top seam of the right pocket.
- Ribbons should be centered on the pocket button one-eighth of an inch above the top seam of the left pocket.
- Arches should be placed below the name tag and centered on the pocket.
| Region | School Name | Marine Corps JROTC Unit Web Address |
|---|
| 1 | Churchland High School | |
| 1 | Quantico High School | |
| 1 | Rahway High School | |
| 1 | Reading High School | |
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, commonly referred to as ROTC, offers students a chance to study and serve after they complete their degree, or to participate for a short time in the program without a post-college commitment.
