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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program:

 

The Bloomfield High School’s 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." It prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.

 

 

                                                Mission Statement:


           
To Motivate Young People to Be Better Citizens

 

The JROTC program intends to teach cadets to:
  • Appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
  • Develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.
  • Be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and initing.
  • Appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
  • Understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educations and employment opportunities.
  • Develop mental management abilities.
  • Become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of the military services.
  • Develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.


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