JROTC

RUTLEDGE HIGH SCHOOL

CHAIN OF COMMAND

The JROTC program is a service to our nation that provides cadets the motivation and skills to remain drug free, graduate from high school, and become successful citizens.  The program works to instill in high school students the values of citizenship, service, to the community and the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

Participation in high school JROTC may qualify graduates of advance placement in college ROTC programs or in the active or reserve components of the Armed Forces.  Cadets may even be authorized enlistment after high school as a PFC (E-3) if they completed three or more years in JROTC with a recommendation from the Senior Army Instructor.

JROTC instruction minimizes the use of lecture. Instruction hinges on performance oriented training such as student-centered interactive techniques, debates, small-group discussion, role playing, sand table exercises, simulations, self-paced modules, and teaching strategies that emphasize student participation in the classroom.  The JROTC curriculum is comprised of:

1.  Citizenship in Action (Introduction to JROTC)
2.  Leadership Theory and Application
3.  Foundations for Success
4.  Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
5.  Geography, Map Skills, and Environmental Awareness
6.  Citizenship in American History and Government

JROTC instruction is presented using the four phase lesson plan with the instructor facilitating inquiry, research, and application of knowledge gained.  The four phase lesson plan is comprised of the following progressive stages, ideal for the 90 minute block schedule.:

I.   Inquire:  Share and communicate what students know about the subject.
II.   Gather:  Investigate, research, and discover new information on the subject.
III.   Process: Practice what is learned through hands-on activities such as
       calculations, presentations, speeches, etc.
IV. Apply:  Transfer what is learned to real life through practical application.

The JROTC program of instruction is structured to instill the JROTC competencies in each student.  After each class a JROTC student should have completed or demonstrated at least one of the following competencies:

1.  Make a Decision
2.  Perform a Skill
3.  Perform a Service
4.  Solve a Problem
5.  Create a Product

Daily demonstration of the competencies will lead to the installation and internalization in each student of the JROTC Core Abilities:

1.  Build capacity for life long learning
2.  Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
3.  Take responsibility for actions and choices
4.  Do your share as a good citizen in the school, community, country, and the world
5.  Treat yourself and others with respect
6.  Apply critical thinking techniques

JROTC functions like a regular course and is conducted within normal school hours.  Students may take up to eight semesters of JROTC.

Questions of comments regarding Rutledge High School JROTC can be sent to the Army Instructors (865) 828-4214