Leadership Military Science (JROTC) Program
The JROTC leadership program is designed to promote leadership development through a study of military organization and skills using the JROTC model. Freshmen and sophomores who choose this program remain with their program choice for one full year. The program selection at the beginning of the junior year is a two-year commitment. • All military courses meet two days per week in the classroom and two mornings per week in the Regole Field House for drill and ceremony training. • Each course counts for 0.5 credits. • Annual Uniform Cleaning/Repair Fee: $25.00 • Military Ball (optional for Juniors and Seniors): $90.00/couple
Military 1 (8213) Full Year Course – Freshmen This course is an introduction to leadership development and helps motivate cadets to assume leadership positions in today’s world and be better citizens. Cadets are familiarized with military courtesy and principles of organization. Students are introduced to basic skills in first aid, map reading, drill and ceremonies, air rifle safety and marksmanship, physical fitness testing, and oral communication. The course provides an overview of citizenship through American history featuring the War Between the States and the history of Marmion Academy. Military 2 (8223) Full Year Course – Sophomores The main emphasis of the course is leadership development. The course includes theories of leadership, principles of organization, and methods of instruction. American military history is presented on the origins, purpose, and structure of the military services (with emphasis on the United States Army) in support of the nation and its objectives. The course further develops skills in military courtesies and discipline, first aid, map reading, drill and ceremonies, air rifle safety and marksmanship, physical fitness testing, and oral communication. Military 3 (8233)
Full Year Course – Juniors The emphasis of the course is on applied leadership. The interactions between the small-unit leader and his men are emphasized. Upperclassmen are prepared to assume the leadership roles in the Cadet Corps as seniors. Also included are the effects of the leader’s actions on discipline, motivation, and morale. Psychology of leadership includes concepts and traits of leadership as related to individual and group behavioral patterns. Additionally, techniques of communication and military history are reviewed.
Military 4 (8243)
Full Year Course – Seniors *Optional section offered Tue/Thu during I Period (8244) This course emphasizes applied leadership and utilization of the battalion organization toward community service and citizenship. The cadets explore contemporary issues and ideas regarding the national and international policies of the United States, constitutional law, and other issues specific to the military. Military history covers various periods from the American Revolution to the present and emphasizes the cadets’ roles as responsible citizens with the ability to shape and direct the nation’s future through the democratic process. Note: The mission of the JROTC program is: “To motivate young people to be better citizens.” The JROTC program is not a recruiting tool of the U.S. Army. There is no active or reserve military obligation upon completion of the program.
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