The JROTC experience will be a positive influence on you for the rest of your life, giving you strength, confidence and direction. The JROTC challenge is not for everyone. It is only for those young men and women who want to stand out in a crowd, those who wish to be above average; taking responsibility and command of their lives and always forging forward growing personally. It is our sincere hope that you embrace the JROTC program and enjoy the challenges and rewards waiting here for you.

HISTORY / BACKGROUND


AUTHORIZATION OF JUNIOR ROTC
The enactment of Public Law 88-647 and codification in Title 10, U.S.C., Sec. 2031, authorized the military service secretaries to commission Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) units at secondary schools that meet established criteria. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has authorized the CMC to establish Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) units throughout the United States.

PURPOSE OF MCJROTC
The purpose of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, commonly referred to as “Junior ROTC,” is to instill a value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. It does not seek any particular commitment to the military. The current legal basis for Junior ROTC is Section 2031 of Title 10, United States Code. That section is implemented by the Department of Defense. The governing directive, 1205.13 “ROTC Program for Secondary Educational Institutions,” is dated June 16, 1982.

The Department of Defense funds and sponsors JROTC through the Secretaries of the Military Departments. MCJROTC is funded and sponsored through the Office of the Secretary of the Navy. Legally, the JROTC program offered in a high school must be no less than three years. Each year of the program contains 180 hours of leadership instruction and application. The program may extend over four years. Your program meets these requirements. Similar programs are conducted nationwide by the other three military services.

MISSION OF MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC

1. Develop informed and responsible citizens.

2. Develop leadership skills.

3. Strengthen character.

4. Promote an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national
security.

5. Help form habits of self-discipline.

6. Develop respect for, and an understanding of, the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.

DAILY CONDUCT FOR CADETS

Cadets arrive on time for class; greet the instructor on the way into class.
Cadets contribute to the class with appropriate answers to questions.
Cadets will address each other and instructors with the appropriate title, rank and name. (The use of nicknames will not be tolerated)
Cadets strive to improve themselves continuously.
Cadets honor their word.
Cadets demonstrate initiative by doing things without being told to.
Cadets remain loyal to their families, fellow cadets and students, their school and their community.
Cadets treat others with dignity and respect regardless of race, religion or gender.
Cadets take care of each other.
Cadets wear their uniforms proudly and with distinction.

Cadets maintain appropriate military haircuts.
Cadets do not smoke on school grounds. Cadets respond to adults with a "Yes, or No Sir or Ma'am.
Cadets do not lie, cheat or steal.
Cadets use appropriate language and do not curse or swear.
Cadets do not use drugs.
Cadets offer suggestions to improve the system.
Cadets maintain a can-do attitude.
Cadets respect public and private property.
Cadets respect public laws and regulations.