What is your Opinion of JROTC programs in High schools

Ryan Pecht — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:01:41 -0500

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Nov 30 at 2015 6:09 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:09:17 -0500

I did 4 years in NJROTC. Great program. Like everything, it's not for everyone. Just like football or the band isn't for everyone.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Nov 30 at 2015 6:16 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:16:27 -0500

my sis-in-law is a school teacher...she told me some of the kids in the JROTC are future military members But there are also either some problem children (staff hoping they might get some discipline and some just looking for an easy A
side note - a private college in my hometown makes you take MIL SCI 101...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 30 at 2015 6:30 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:30:45 -0500

When I was in High School at Shawnee Mission East we had Navy NJROTC and although I wasn't part of it, I thought it was an excellent program and my hats off to all involved. Since I have retired we have Marine NJROTC at Shawnee Mission North and it sounds like a good program also. Have something like Jr Marines too (Younger than High School) I think all the programs are sponsored by the Navy League of Greater Kansas City.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Nov 30 at 2015 8:24 PM

PO3 Michael James — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:24:10 -0500

I was never a part of it.. however, Sir.. The young adults who join this high school program appear more respectable towards other people, they appear concerned about how other people see them.. they also display a respect for our flag and our country.. I think its a GOOD program.. and aside from this they ware their pants high enough to cover their butts... GOOD Program !!

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Nov 30 at 2015 8:35 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:35:51 -0500

A member of our Marine Corps League detachment is an instructor. Last year our detachment decided to give the two instructors award certificates which required some research. I was duly impressed with the criteria these instructors have to meet to even get into the program. As for the program with this retired Marine SgtMajor and Navy Captain, aces! The students are well mannered, carry themselves maturely and excel in academics. Wished my sons participated.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Dec 1 at 2015 1:16 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 01:16:08 -0500

My local school district has a JROTC program and it seems to produce good kids or maybe that is just the kind that it attracts. I think that it is a good program to have.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2015 7:53 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 19:53:32 -0500

My son attended ROTC and I recommended fo all high school students very good program. My son did it in Puzan Korea CSM Johnson RIP