Course Descriptions
Unit 1 - Citizenship in Action
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
Required: 18 hrs 2 hrs 6 hrs 26 hrs
Elective: 12 hrs (additional)
Purpose: Engages
students in the practice of basic citizenship customs, traditions and
in the exploration of opportunities for non-military
and military national service. Orients
students to the purpose of the Army JROTC Program and to
their roles as cadets.
Provides opportunities to become familiar with the
Department of Defense, examining
how all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces work together
to serve the nation by
defending democracy and maintaining peace. Also provides
opportunities to learn about
major, non-military service organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and
written techniques.
Do your share as a good citizen in your school,
community, country, and the world.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Correlate the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship to the purposes of
government.
Characterize the role of the military in building and
defending a democracy and
maintaining peace in a democratic society.
Chapter 2: Service to the Nation
Time: 6 required, 12 elective LET 4
Competencies:
Explore
the purpose of the United States Department of Defense.
Relate
the role of the Active Army to the United States Army.
Distinguish
among the reserve components of the United States Army.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the United States Navy.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the United States Air Force.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the United States Marine Corps.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the Peace Corps.
Explore
the purpose and structure of the Ameri Corps.
Unit 2 – Leadership Theory and
Application
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
Required: 18 hrs 2 hrs 12 hrs 10 hrs 40 hrs
Elective: 34 hrs (additional)
Purpose: Develops
cadet leadership potential through the application of principles,
values, and strategies. Prepares cadets to work effectively
as team members and
leaders, and to act as mentors to other cadets. Emphasizes
the role of the leader in
promoting equal opportunity, addressing prejudice, and
preventing sexual harassment
and assault. Cadets compare how those with varied
leadership styles approach
planning, decision-making, problem solving, negotiation, and
supervision. In the
Leadership Lab component of this unit, cadets apply
leadership skills to drill
movements, techniques, and commands as they move from novice
to expert
.
Exit Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written
techniques.
Take responsibility for your actions and choices.
Treat self and others with respect.
Apply critical thinking techniques.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Develop leadership skills.
Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers,
and the community.
Characterize the role of the military in building and
defending a democracy and
maintaining peace in a democratic society.
Course Name: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (JROTC) and National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)
Preparation Date: 15 September 2006
Optimum Class Size: 20
Chapter 6: Principles of Leadership
Time: 10 required LET 4
Competencies:
Outline
a personal plan to build strong relationships with team members.
Assess
personal leadership style.
Assess
personal management skills.
Adapt communication to give direction and provide
feedback to others.
Employ motivation strategies that inspire others to
achieve goals.
Unit 3 – Foundations for Success
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
30 hrs 36 hrs 16 hrs 82 hrs Required:
6 hrs – Service Learning required to
be used in all
LET levels as needed
Elective: 4 hrs (additional)
Course Name: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (JROTC) and National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)
Preparation Date: 15 September 2006
Optimum Class Size: 20
Purpose: Builds
essential skills cadets need to maximize learning potential and future
success, and lays the groundwork for service learning.
Recognizing the value of their
varied learning styles and multiple intelligences, cadets
apply learning strategies to
improve critical thinking, study, and communication skills.
As they progress through the
program, cadets extend their learning strategies by taking
on the responsibilities for
teaching younger cadets.
Cadets also develop and expand their abilities to
resolve conflict and prevent violence.
In addition, this unit helps cadets prepare for life
after high school as it focuses on
career planning and engages cadets in personal financial
planning as they work through
the High School Financial Planning curriculum.
Exit Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Build
your capacity for life-long learning.
Communicate
using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
Take responsibility for your actions and choices.
Do
your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the
world?
Treat
self and others with respect.
Apply
critical thinking techniques.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Maximize potential for success through learning and
self-management.
Build
effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community.
Chapter 8: Making a Difference with Service Learning
Time: 6 required All LETs
as needed
Competencies:
Identify
the components of service learning.
Prepare
for a service learning project.
Evaluate
the effectiveness of a service learning project.
Chapter 11:
Time: 12 required LETs 1, 3
and 4
Competencies:
Determine
personal financial goals.
Plan personal financial goals.
Outline
a personal budget.
Forecast
personal savings and investments.
Appraise
personal credit worthiness.
Relate insurance to current and future personal
needs.
Course Name: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (JROTC) and National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)
Preparation Date: 15 September 2006
Optimum Class Size: 20
Chapter 12: Teaching Skills
Time: 12 required LET 4
Competencies:
Prepare to teach.
Develop
a lesson plan.
Use
effective teaching methods to deliver instruction.
Incorporate
a variety of learning strategies into a lesson plan.
Use feedback to enhance learning in the classroom.
Use Thinking Maps and Graphic Organizers as tools for
teaching others.
Unit 4 – Wellness, Fitness and First
Aid
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
Required: 28 hrs
Elective: 12hrs (additional)
Purpose: Provides
information and tools cadets need to take responsibility for
physical and mental wellness. Cadets assess their personal
status and develop plans
for improving nutrition/exercise habits and for
controlling stress. This unit also helps
cadets make responsible choices about substance use and to
prevent substance
abuse. In addition cadets develop proficiency in providing
basic first aid.
Exit Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Take responsibility for your actions and choices.
Communicate
using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
Do
your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the
world.
Apply
critical thinking techniques.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Promote
wellness through nutrition, physical fitness and substance abuse
prevention.
Unit 5 – Geography, Map Skills and
Environmental Awareness
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
Required: 2 2 hrs
Elective: 38hrs (additional)
Purpose: Cadets
build map reading and land navigation skills, applying them to the
sport of orienteering and to air navigation. Cadets
develop global awareness, as they
compare physical, political, economic, and cultural elements
of continents, regions and
countries, and examine the global nature of environmental
issues.
Course Name: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (JROTC) and National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)
Preparation Date: 15 September 2006
Optimum Class Size: 20
Exit Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Communicate
using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
Do
your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the
world.
Treat
self and others with respect.
Apply
critical thinking techniques.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Apply
physical and political geography to building global awareness.
Correlate
the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of
government.
Unit 6 – Citizenship in American
History and Government
Program of Instruction
LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 Total
Required: 10 16 26 hrs
Elective: 34hrs (additional)
Purpose: Builds
the basic skills and interest for participation in civic and political life.
Cadets actively engage in the We The
People curriculum to explore the origins,
structure, rights, and responsibilities of the American
constitutional government. Actively
engages cadets in applying problem solving strategies to
current political and social
issues.
Exit Learning Outcomes:
Addresses the following JROTC core abilities:
Communicate
using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
Do
your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the
world.
Treat
self and others with respect.
Apply
critical thinking techniques.
Meets or partially meets the following JROTC program
outcomes:
Correlate
the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of
government.
Relate
events in
today.