12 Reasons to join Leavenworth JROTC
This list barely scratches the surface of all the reasons to join JROTC. If you want to know more reasons, or if you are interested in joining JROTC, contact our S-2 (Recruiting Officer).
1. JROTC teaches life skills such
as leadership, physical fitness, first aid, writing, planning, time
management, and decision-making.
2. JROTC offers practical leadership opportunities not
available in other academic courses.
3. Successful completion of JROTC offers the chance to enter any of the military services at an advanced enlisted rank and pay. It offers the chance to validate college ROTC courses and enter at advanced cadet rank.
4.
Successful completion of JROTC assists ROTC scholarship applicants
to earn valuable scholarships for college. Successful completion of
JROTC assists in earning service academy appointments to West Point,
the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Coast Guard Academy,
and the Merchant Marine Academy.
5. JROTC is an alternative elective
course open to all grade levels. It is an alternative to Sophomore
PE.
6. JROTC cadets have the opportunity to attend the annual
formal Military Ball and other exclusive, quality social events.
7. JROTC promotes patriotism for our country and respect for
everyone.
8. JROTC provides structure and develops discipline for
life-long attitudes and goals.
9. JROTC provides opportunities for cadets to become involved in the school and community through an extensive community service program.
10.
JROTC offers a variety of
school-recognized activities which have competed at a national level.
All are varsity sports.
11. JROTC offers the opportunity to attend a week-long leadership camp (JCLC) paid for by the Army.
12. JROTC provides the opportunity to perform in community and area ceremonies and events, representing the school and the Army.