How JROTC Builds character and leadership
Since the beginning, the JROTC program in American high
schools has provided its cadets with life changing skills which
strengthen the attributes of character and leadership. Within
the program, cadets are given the opportunity to discover their
true abilities and to utilize them in every day life to succeed
in their future goals and to brighten and improve the world
around them.
Character is a significant quality that is molded and il- luminated through the JROTC program. The importance of
upholding military bearing is stressed by teaching cadets
the importance of respect, obedience, trust, and many other
character traits that are needed to live as an individual and
to contribute positive benefits in society. Through insightful
lessons of self discovery, the ambition to change one’s flaws
and maintain successful habits for educational needs becomes
one of the main goals to achieve. Prominent positions also
motivate cadets to behave accordingly and confidently so they
exemplify what it means to be a JROTC cadet and encourage
others to emulate their behavioral ways and skills.
Leadership is emphasized as the most important character
trait in JROTC. Through its definitive representation of prin- ciples such as loyalty, duty, and respect, cadets are allowed
to learn and demonstrate the ability to take charge and guide a group to accomplish specific tasks. The art of patience and cooperation are key factors that are
found to be essential for leadership positions in JROTC for the purpose of making sure that each
subordinate is able to make a contribution to the team to achieve a goal. Learning how to distin- guish the difference between “leading” and “controlling” separates the competent leaders from the
incompetent ones. The skill of taking heed to what will benefit “the group” than “oneself” is a belief
JROTC Builds Character and Leadership
Junior Reserve Officer
schools has provided its cadets with life changing skills which
strengthen the attributes of character and leadership. Within
the program, cadets are given the opportunity to discover their
true abilities and to utilize them in every day life to succeed
in their future goals and to brighten and improve the world
around them.
Character is a significant quality that is molded and il- luminated through the JROTC program. The importance of
upholding military bearing is stressed by teaching cadets
the importance of respect, obedience, trust, and many other
character traits that are needed to live as an individual and
to contribute positive benefits in society. Through insightful
lessons of self discovery, the ambition to change one’s flaws
and maintain successful habits for educational needs becomes
one of the main goals to achieve. Prominent positions also
motivate cadets to behave accordingly and confidently so they
exemplify what it means to be a JROTC cadet and encourage
others to emulate their behavioral ways and skills.
Leadership is emphasized as the most important character
trait in JROTC. Through its definitive representation of prin- ciples such as loyalty, duty, and respect, cadets are allowed
to learn and demonstrate the ability to take charge and guide a group to accomplish specific tasks. The art of patience and cooperation are key factors that are
found to be essential for leadership positions in JROTC for the purpose of making sure that each
subordinate is able to make a contribution to the team to achieve a goal. Learning how to distin- guish the difference between “leading” and “controlling” separates the competent leaders from the
incompetent ones. The skill of taking heed to what will benefit “the group” than “oneself” is a belief
JROTC Builds Character and Leadership
Junior Reserve Officer