Riverside Military Academy JROTC Program
The United States Army's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or JROTC, is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, "To motivate young people to be better citizens."
Leadership Camp 2013 Registration Form (Returning Cadets Only)
JROTC Summer Camp 2013
JROTC 2012-13 Event Calendar
All Riverside cadets in grades 9-12 participate in the JROTC program through military science classes. The military science courses include lessons in:
- Citizenship in Action
- Leadership Theory and Application
- Foundations for Success
- Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness
- Citizenship in History and Government
Participation in a JROTC program does not require military service in college or beyond. However, students who are interested in military careers have been able to use their experience at Riverside to successfully obtain ROTC scholarships for college.
For questions about Riverside Military Academy's JROTC program, please contact Senior Army Instructor SGM Jeff Chandler at jchandler@riversidemilitary.com or 770.532.6251, ext. 2127. For more details about the U.S. Army JROTC please visit www.usarmyjrotc.com.
