Acronyms
JLAB
JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl
What is JROTC?
a program that teaches high school students the values of good citizenship while giving them an introduction to the U.S. Army
Cadet
A high school student enrolled in the leadership and citizenship activities through Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
unique
being the only one of its kind
mission
A) a specific job given to a person or group of persons to accomplish
B) provide a need or a purpose which causes a person to want to do something
C) the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired
D) the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.
A) a specific job given to a person or group of persons to accomplish
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Camp
What is JCLC
A program opportunity for cadets to practice leadership and teamwork skills in a hands-on leadership setting
Leadership
the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired
National Defense Act
Enacted in 1916, this act officially created the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, of which Junior ROTC is a part
uniform
A) the distinctive mode of dress
B) remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.
C) denoting a garment forming part of a person's uniform.
D) a code word representing the letter U, used in radio communication.
A) the distinctive mode of dress
JROTC
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
What is JLAB?
A program for challenging Cadets to learn values of leadership and citizenship, while preparing for higher education milestones like college entrance exams
challenges
to arouse the interest of one's actions or efforts; to stimulate; the quality of requiring full use of one's abilities, energy, and resources; to demand identification from someone before they are allowed to enter or pass
opportunities
a favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances
What does JROTC teach?
A) How to be a leader, be more confident, and to be responsible.
B) Self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well done.
C) Self-discipline, confidence, and responsibility.
D) Leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility.
B) Self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well done.
JCLC
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
What is STEM?
A one-week college residential program of STEM labs with interaction with college-level professors, graduate, and undergraduate students
Drill Competitions
Competitive drill program in both regulation and exhibition categories
motivate
provide a need or a purpose which causes a person to want to do something
mantle
A) Earth's layer between the crust and core and a loose outer garment or cloak
B) a type of loose, sleeveless cloak or cape that serves as an outer garment.
C) a sheet of epithelial tissue that covers the viscera and foot and secretes the shell.
D) an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another
D) an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another
Cadet Creed
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
What is JROTC Core Abilities
Build you capacity for life-long learning, Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques, Take responsibility for your actions and choices, do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world, Treat self and others with respect, Apply critical thinking techniques
Raider Challenge
A competitive program for Cadets in five different leadership skill events
Air Rifle Competitions
Competitive marksmanship program to promote teamwork, self-confidence, and esprit de corps
Battalion
A) a small detachment of troops or police officers given a special duty.
B) a small number of soldiers assembled for drill or assigned to some special task.
C) A military unit made up of two or more companies or batteries and a headquarters that is commanded by a lieutenant colonel, is the smallest unit to have a staff, and is administratively self-sufficient.
D) standard unit size, typically a group of 80-250 soldiers
C) A military unit made up of two or more companies or batteries and a headquarters that is commanded by a lieutenant colonel, is the smallest unit to have a staff, and is administratively self-sufficient.