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History Of JROTC

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“100 Years of JROTC: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”
"It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations" (Christine Gregoire); JROTC is legacy derived from the need to make a difference, that legacy changes the lives of many students today. JROTC is a program to help students better themselves and become better citizens. As with all legacies, they do not remain the same forever, the history of JROTC's will change it, the difference between the past and present of this program can be seen and where it's going can be inferred.
The national defense act of 1916 is what started it all. June 3rd of 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signs the law that will expand …show more content…

In the beginning the ROTC was somewhat of an exchange, “During the Civil War, Congress voted to provide free land for civilian colleges that agreed to offer military instruction to their students.” (http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1969/2/3/how-rotc-got-started-/). It also started out with a very different focus compare to what it is today. “Once looked upon primarily as a source of enlisted recruits and officer candidates, it became a citizenship program devoted to the moral, physical and educational uplift of American youth” (http://www.cadetcommand.army.mil/jrotc-history.aspx). While JROTC has changed within the span of its existence it has become a program near and dear to the hearts of many …show more content…

Between the tug a war between the desire to defend this amazing nation and the desire to appease others the fate of JROTC can be no more predictable than the end of the world. While that seems a bit drastic, human behavior leaves a lot to be questioned. History can repeat itself like it has so many times before. Whether it be that the U.S finds itself in war once again and needs to strengthen its militia or that people are corralled into fear or hatred by propaganda. JROTC, could once again become focused on training youth to be a part of the U.S Military, or it can be shut down by the people who fear that their children will be turned into machines built for war. JROTC can become the target for terrorist attacks, defeat them before they are trained. There are so many paths it could take, how many faults could be made or devastations that would tear the program down right to its foundation. Yet, it would be best if those thoughts were not options but instead a simple fear or paranoia of the unknown. The future of the JROTC program can only be determined by the people care for it now. William Shakespeare once wrote “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves”, when it comes to the future of this program it cannot be left to fate to decide whether or not this program will flourish. Every day that choice must be

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High School JROTC Instructors are retired Officers and Noncommissioned Officers carrying decades of military experience, whose responsibility is to teach students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. In order to become a JROTC instructor, the following questions must be addressed. What prerequisites are there to become an instructor, what additional training is required, what education institutions provides the training, and what is the hiring process? My research to answering these questions will focus on internet searches, governing agency of the JROTC program, and by leveraging local high school JROTC instructors for information. I believe my research will identify that gathering information from

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With the stroke of his pen, President Woodrow Wilson created the Reserve Officers Training Corps or ROTC when he signed the national defense act of 1916. However the story of ROTC started as far back as 1819 when Captain Alden Partridge established a program of military instruction called the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy which later became Norwich University. At the Academy, Partridge originated a system of education that combined civilian and military studies in order to produce citizen soldiers. The cadets at his school had rigorous educational courses and tiring physical training exercises. Captain Partridge’s academy became so successful that his practices spread to other schools in the United States.

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JROTC programs help improve Cadets leadership roles, responsibilities, and help make them aware of their rights and privileges outside of high school and into the real world. Learning from JROTC programs can help Cadets figure out a career path to choose. An event taking place with Cadets all from different schools that include activities such as include scavenger hunts, river crossings and bridge building, capture the flag, obstacle courses, can improve and help Cadets figure out what role they are best at being in a team and figure out their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to being part of a team. The main focus of U.S. Army Cadet Command should be to help Cadets develop their leadership skills and educate Cadets in JROTC to develop their

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Then deciding my classes for high school I knew I would be participating in the JROTC program. One of the first things I was drawn to was the uniform, which symbolizes honor, duty, loyalty, responsibility and high expectations. But only when I started to wear that uniform did I begin to understand the ROTC’s rich history, the many ways it builds character and community in the present, and it 's exciting goals for the future. The ROTC mission, established one hundred years ago, is “to motivate young people to become better citizens.”

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In addition, key students along with President Jackson, convinced the student body that the establishment of a naval reserve officer training corps at the college would enhance the image of the institution and strengthen its instructional programs. This was a period when there was a tremendous amount of college student hostility towards military officer training rights on campus, because of their dislike of the Vietnam War. In addition, the NROTC instructional program consisted of a college major, navy specified college courses, and navy profession

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My time in JROTC has been one of the better things that I have done. JROTC has shown me that I need to make sure I have been on my best behavior. JROTC has shown me that I need to make sure that I have honor, Integrity and Respect. Not only for others but also for myself and the leaders of this fair country in which I live. JROTC has shown me that there are many life skills that I will learn as I continue on with my career within the military.

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The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is a program that was designed to teach high school students citizenship values, personal responsibility, and leadership all while using a military structure to teach students teamwork and self discipline. JROTC prepares the future of our nation to be a law abiding citizens in society. With the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916, JROTC was born. Today, in the 21st century, JROTC differs from 100 years ago. Without a doubt, JROTC will change in the 22nd century to adapt to social norms like today.

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JROTC is going to continue being successful. From the beginning of 6 units in 1916, JROTC has expanded to 1645 schools today and to every state in the nation and American schools overseas. Cadet enrollment has grown to 281,000 cadets with 4,000 professional instructors in the classrooms. Comprised solely of active duty Army retirees, the JROTC instructors serve as mentors developing the outstanding young citizens of our

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The second principle, joint enterprise, is the common goal that participants work toward. Eckert and McConnell-Ginet (1998:490) write, “the community of practice takes us away from the community defined by a location or by a population. Instead, it focuses on a community defined by social engagement.” In Nolan’s case, the unifying goal is passing through the four levels of the ROTC program. Upon graduation, ROTC students have a military career ready and waiting for

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The purpose JROTC is to help motivate the citizens of America to become better than what they were before. The main mission was first introduced since 1916 during the original JROTC when congressed passed the National Defense Act. However this tradition of combining formal education with military studies goes back so far as ancient Greeks. Some of JROTC desired goals were leadership education and training goals for the cadets such as graduate high school, learn the importance of citizenship through American history. So far the extend main mission of the origins of the past does help improve my skills of being right minded, understanding skills and techniques of leadership, and knowing the dangers of addiction.

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JROTC can make a difference in the life of a student. My plan is to go to college for four years, enter as an officer and serve for 20 years When I retire, I will be very proud of my choices. My plan is to go to college for four years, enter as an officer and serve for

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It is also quite possible that the physical standards of JROTC will increase dramatically leading to more intense physical training schedules and healthier cadets with more trust in each other during team events, for example Orienteering, Field day and Raiders. However, hopefully there will still be various consistencies, such as the requirement to wear the specified units uniform once a week and drill. Some traditions simply need to be upheld in order for the program to still be named ‘Junior Reserve

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