Joliet Central Army JROTC

JROTC is a course elective students can take instead of physical education (gym) class.  The Purpose of ROTC is to “motivate young people to be better citizens”. There is no military obligation incurred by taking ROTC, and it is not a hidden recruiting program for the military. 

JROTC curriculum teaches applied life skills that are useful regardless of a student’s career path after high school.  Curriculum subjects include: 

Basic and applied small group leadership 

Financial planning 

Communication skills

Time Management

US Flag protocol customs and courtesies

Anger management and conflict resolution

Goal setting

Self evaluation through winning colors and success profiler

Topographic map reading

First aid

Applied Citizenship

President Challenge Fitness Program

Drug awareness

Military drill

Team work

A typical class week mixes physical activities with classroom small group.  Uniforms are worn once every other week.  All uniform items are issued free to the student.  Voluntary air rifle safety and marksmanship training is taught every year.

ROTC sponsors four clubs: Color Guard, Drill team, Rifle Team, and Raiders.  Practice and meetings take place before or after school.  All clubs enter competitions with other high school JROTCs

For more information contact the JROTC office at 815-727-6709.