Course Descriptions

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for students who want to develop inherent leadership abilities. The focus of all instruction is on the enhancement of responsible citizenship and leadership. Instructional concepts are explored through both classroom theory and practice in a Leadership Lab. The theory provides students an opportunity to study the principles and traits of leadership; to learn the importance of positive self-concept; to develop basic managerial and leadership skills; to identify personality/physiological needs; and to learn the dynamics of group interaction. The Leadership Lab practical work places the student in a position to respond to training in a variety of positions within the organizational levels of the cadet battalion. Through the Corps of Cadets, students learn to take and respond to orders; prepare for higher positions of responsibility; develop self-discipline, pride, bearing, self-control, and teamwork. Classroom subjects include a study of citizenship values using the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, American Military History; First Aid; and the various physical training aspects of Cadet Challenge. The course also emphasizes the development of communication skills, teaches the student how to study and why, how to take notes, how to do homework and how to become more self-confident. These subjects are combined
with hands-on training in a structured environment with academic preparation for the future. Students may participate in such extracurricular activities as color guard, marksmanship team, drill team, honor guard, physical fitness team, and orienteering team. Several extracurricular competitions and other activities involving all members of the Corps of Cadets are conducted during the year. Students do not incur any military obligation by participating in JROTC courses.

Elective credit is granted for each semester of JROTC unless the student chooses to use JROTC as a waiver for the state-required physical education requirement.