JROTC INITIAL BRIEFING
SAI BRIEF
1. Introduction of Staff
2. OUR MISSION: To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens
3. The acronym JROTC means:
J-Junior
R-Reserve
O-Officers
T- Training
C- Corps
Motto: “Primus in Patria”- First in the Nation
Slogan: “Others before Ourselves”
BENEFITS OF JROTC
1. 4 Year program
2. 180 hours required per year
3. One credit toward graduation each successful semester
4. Scholarship to Colleges and Universities available from all services (see SAI)
5. Appointment to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
6. JROTC is an elective course open to all grade levels. It is an alternative to Sophomore PE.
7. Enlistment in the service one grade higher than those who have not had JROTC. After successful completion of three years individual can enter the service at the rank of E-2. (Recommendation by SAI)
FIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS
1. Citizenship4. Physical Fitness
2. Leadership5. Sociability
3. Academics
ORGANIZATION
JROTC consists of a student-run battalion broken down into seven companies, each with two platoons. There are three squads in each platoon.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Academic TeamLeadership Team
Cannon CrewRaiders
ChorusRifle Team
Color GuardSaber Team
Drum & BugleJunior Guard
Honor Guard (with weapons)Honor Guard (without weapons)
CLASS ROOM PROCEDURES AND CONDUCT
-Be on time.
-Do not depart classroom without permission by AI/SAI.
-Stand by your seat. Do not sit down until told to do so.
-No chewing gum. Dispose of gum before entering the JROTC area.
-No eating or drinking unless approved by AI/SAI.
-When name is called answer “Here” in a strong voice. Utilize proper military courtesy (Sir/Ma’am).
-Do not talk unless given permission by person in charge.
-No talking when a person is speaking in front of class, if you have a question raise your hand.
-Do not write on the desks.
-Show respect to everyone. Respect, respect, respect.
-Be honest, be reliable, take responsibility for your actions.
GRADING SYSTEM
Academics: 25%
Uniform: 25%
Participation: 20% = 100 points to start than take off the following points
Tardy – 2 point
Failure to Participate example: PT/DRILL = minus 10 points
Evaluation: 10% this is your AI’s evaluation of you. We look at how you are in class, uniform weardo the required community service.
Community Service: 20%
10 hours needed by 16 Oct for 100%
10 hours needed by 20 Dec for 100%
10 hours needed by 12 Mar for 100%
10 hours needed by 21 May for 100%
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
TORNADO DRILLS
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
PROMOTIONS:
Must be passing all classes, Non-JROTC teacher input is considered and have a C or higher in JROTC.
Must have made up any missed uniform days within the first day back to school.
Must have completed 10 hours of community service by the following dates:
1st promotion cycle 16 Oct
2nd promotion cycle 20 Dec
3rd promotion cycle 12 Mar
4th promotion cycle 21 May
Freshmen can be promoted up to the rank of SGT – Cadet of the Year to SSG.
Sophomores can be promoted to the rank of SFC – Cadet of the year to MSG; promotions for SSG and above must appear in front of a promotion board.
Juniors can be promoted to the rank of 2LT- must pass written test and appear in front of promotion board.
Senior can achieve all ranks.
As of 8 August 2013