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1. U.S. Army Cadet Command
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
JROTC Employment
Opportunities
Overview
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2. Agenda
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• History
• Program Overview
• JROTC Units
• Introduction to JROTC
• JROTC Instructor Qualifications
• Conclusion
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3. JROTC History
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• National Defense Act (as amended) of 1916 –
established the JROTC program and the National
Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)
• 1964 – changed use of active duty instructors to
retirees - opened program to other services
• 1973 – authorized female participants
• Today – Popular support at all levels of the
government
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4. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”
JROTC Goals
• Promote citizenship
Measures of Effectiveness SY 07-08
• Develop leadership
• Teach to communicate effectively
School JROTC
• Improve physical fitness
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Attendance 90% 93% Provide incentive to live drug-free
• Strengthen positive self-motivation
Graduation 86% 98% • Provide historical perspective of military service
• Train to work as a team member
Indiscipline 16.4% 5%
• Inspire to graduate from High School, attend
institutions of higher learning, and pursue
Drop Out 3% <1%
meaningful careers particularly in the areas of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
GPA 2.7 2.9
National Competitions
- Leadership/Academic
JROTC Enrollment – All Services
- Air Rifle
- Precision Drill
280,000
- Raider Challenge
300,000 Army (1645)
281,000
250,000
JROTC Curriculum
• 200,000 286,000
Citizenship in Action Air Force (869)
• Leadership Theory and Application 150,000
• Foundation for Success Navy (613)
100,000
• Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid 50,000
• Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness Marines (222)
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• Citizenship in American History and Government
2006 2007 2008
• 31 NDCCs
Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional) 4
5. JROTC Units – Current Status
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
DODDS
N. Marianas 5/1 Germany 10/1 Korea 2/1
Over Subscribed Under Subscribed States
Am. Samoa 6/1
Japan 2/1 Italy 1/1
NH 2/9
Hawaii 17/5
9/29 5/14
VT 3/4
WA ME
3/12
Guam 3/1 3/12
ND
MT
6/23 6/34 MA 12/23
23/79
MN
OR 1/10 ID 5/34 RI 3/5
NY
5/13
ALASKA 44/43
WI
SD
2/5
7/19 MI CT 5/15
28/52
WY 4/25 PA NJ 21/24
8/23 22/59
IA
13/8 21/30
44/52 DE 5/3
NE OH
NV IN
IL 18/12
5/11 56/26
21/23 MD 24/14
WV
UT VA
CO 9/33 32/39 55/24 DC 11/3
KS
91/44 MO KY
117/29 NC
CA
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83/14
19/33
14/14
24/21
23/21 AZ SC
OK
NM 78/35 Virgin Islands 3/1
AR 94/28
49/24
GA
AL
1 1 8
MS 1
65/22
1 Puerto Rico 4/15
184/104 LA
TX 2
139/42
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FL
6
NDCC units Army JROTC Expansion # of units
31
265 new units Fair & Equitable
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6. Introduction to JROTC
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
Do you want to …
• Help motivate young people to be better citizens
• Make a difference and shape our next generation
• Get professional and personal satisfaction
• Join a large program within the Army that has
popular support and congressional endorsement
• Continue to receive pay equal to your present salary
• Then service as a JROTC instructor is for you!!!
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7. JROTC Instructor Qualifications
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certified
Retired E-6 through O-6
by the
Army
No record of military or civilian adverse actions
Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of CCR 145-
2:
• Meet height and weight standard; 30% male body fat and 36% female body fat
• No speech impediment
• No medical disqualifiers (i.e., heart disease, asthma, pace makers)
• VA disabilities > 30% require medical review
Have an excellent record of military performance
Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent The Army
well in the civilian community
Have good moral character, instructional ability, and be able to
challenge, motivate and influence young people in a positive manner
Completion of initial qualification training, satisfactory interview, and be
determined by Cadet Command to meet the criteria
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8. Instructor Pay
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• Instructor Pay - 05 retired w/ 20 yrs AFS
– BP + BAS + BAH (5000 + 170 + 1300) = 6470
– Minus Retired Pay (50% of BP at 20 yrs) = 2500
– Equals MIP (6470 – 2500 = 3970)
– MIP x 50% (3970 x 50% = 1985 (Army
Reimburses the school)
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9. How to Apply
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• Visit our web site: www.usarmyjrotc.com
• Meet the administrative and certification requirements set by Cadet
Command Regulation (CCR) 145-2
• Submit a completed application with supporting documents
• Complete the online Initial Qualification Training (IQT)
• Complete a satisfactory interview by a certified Cadet Command
interviewer
• Application, with supporting documents and interview results, will be
considered in certification process
• Applicant will be informed in writing of results within 30 days from receipt
of the complete packet
• Questions or concerns please contact Instructor Management Division
• Email: jrotcin@usaac.army.mil
• Phone: 1-800-347-6641
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10. Conclusion
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• JROTC is a large and popular Program that:
• Teaches citizenship and leadership roles
• Integrates current instructional strategies
• Hosts quality competitions to motivate cadets
• JROTC is looking for a few certified instructor “To motivate
young people to be better citizens”
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