Q: What is JROTC ?​

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A: JROTC is an elective class. It is offered up to four years and begins with Leadership Education Training-1. (LET-1)

 

 

 

 

Q: If I take JROTC, do I have to serve in the military when I graduate?​

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A: No , JROTC does not obligate any students to enter the military at any level nor recruit students for any military service. However, some students do decide to enter the military upon graduation.

 

 

 

 

Q: Do cadets have to wear uniforms ?​

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A: Yes, usually once a week, or when taking part in special ceremonies.​

 

 

 

 

Q: Who teaches cadets in the JROTC program ?

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A: Retired Army personnel with years of experience that are certified by the U.S. Army, but are hired and work for the school.​

 

 

 

 

Q:Is there a age requirement to participate in the JROTC program ?​

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A: Yes, students must atleast be in 9th grade to participate in the program.

 

 

 

 

 

Q: Can JROTC help students become accepted into colleges ?​

 

A: JROTC can definitely help. The program helps to improve a students ability to study , take tests , make goals and focus.​

 

 

 

 

Q: Are there fees for joining JROTC ?​

 

A: No, the program supply cadets with uniform, books and any other necessary equipment .​
 

 

 

 

 

Q: Is JROTC as hard as it sounds ?​

 

A: The course is demanding, but most students who really make a effort enjoy the challenge and thrive on the work and discipline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If any questions were not answered on this page , you may contact :

 

Battalion Comander: C/Sgt.Alliyah Majors

E-mail: alliyahmajors012@outlook.com

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Battalion Executive Officer: C/1st Lt.Jose Macal

E-mail:barcelona.messi.macal@gmail.com

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Battalion Command Sergeant Major: C/CSM.Eduardo Lopez

E-mail: @gmail.com

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Senior Army Instructor: Col. Shaw

E-mail: kshaw3@houstonisd.org

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Assistant Instructor:SFC.Thomas Bores

E-mail: thomas.bores@houstonisd.org