Who Coins JROTC Students? I did a few weeks ago for how respectful and the pride they made me feel while watching them. Anyone else?

2016-05-10T13:28:24-04:00

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 1:58 PM

2016-05-10T13:58:25-04:00

I have when they did a Color Guard for and event I had. Also, I gave a coin to a JROTC Instructor, and she was so emotional about it - she had not been coined in a long time. She was not expecting it, but she had over 60 High School students help with decorating the Cemetery for Memorial Day - on a Saturday. Then she got special permission from the HS Principal to excuse the students do the entire cleanup the day after Memorial Day (0600-1200). Wow it was amazing!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 6:42 PM

2016-05-10T18:42:06-04:00

I'm glad I read CSM Private RallyPoint Member 's response before I typed mine. I took the question a different way, and was thinking who in the world would coin a JROTC cadet? Do they even have coins, and they can't be old enough to buy you a drink if they didn't have their coin anyway. :)

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:19 PM

2016-05-10T21:19:36-04:00

Absolutely its a motivational tool when used properly.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 7:54 AM

2016-05-11T07:54:45-04:00

I think that is a great gesture and a motivational tool. These JROTC Cadets may be future leaders and this is a great way to inspire and motivate, especially if they understand the significance of being coined. I've coined a lot of people over the years with my unit or organization's coins and told them what it means if they did not know. I love positive reinforcement and a simple gesture like giving your coin to someone goes a long way. Thanks for the post MSgt Private RallyPoint Member