Is J.R.O.T.C considered dorky

Question

My son is thinking about joining j.r.o.t.c. He's going into high school. So he told his friends about it and asked what they thought, and they said that it sounded dorky. I think it would be a great experience, but i can understand how it could be considered dorky. I would like to get opinions from young people and those in/were in it

Answer 1

I don't think it's dorky at all. I wish I could have done it.

Answer 2

yeah people do consider it dorky and some people will give your son c**p when he's in uniform. since you have to shine your shoes, people will try and step on them. i was in air force jrotc, and people called us blue berries because of our uniforms.

on the upside, you get to do PT at least twice a week, go on a bunch of field trips, and learn the basic drill commands.

Answer 3

I've heard some good things about JROTC, and I know a couple people that are in it. But really, I would suggest the Civil Air Patrol. It has similar content, but from my experience it is a little more involved. Cadets can get Ground Team Qualified and become members of a search and rescue team for their squadron, go to Hawk Mountain Ranger school, Pararescue Orientation Course (Which I heard is extremely difficult, my First Sergeant just got back), and lets not forget summer encampment, theres plenty of fun to be had there, as long as your son doesn't mind getting yelled at a bit. Both JROTC and CAP teach you good habits and values for life, but CAP is a bit more, for lack of a better term, "real."

CAP squadrons have weekly meetings, usually at a local military installation, though my squadron meets an old wildlife education building. (We dont pay rent :) ) But it is a great program to get into, I love it and Im going to be a Sophomore this year.

P.S. If your son is interested in enlisting int he Air Force later in life, if he becomes a cadet officer he will start as an E-3 (Airman 1st Class) rather than E-1 (Airman Basic).

Hope that helped.

Answer 4

I am currently a Senior in high school and on my 4th year of Army JROTC.  The only thing people might consider "dorky" is the uniform.

Your son must weigh his values.  If he really wants JROTC then he shouln't have a problem with wearing the uniform.  I used to be self conscious on my first year but now I wear it with pride.  If anyone has a problem with the uniform that the men and women use to defend our country then they have some serious issues.

AJROTC will help him greatly even if he does not wish to join the military.  The leadership, dicipline, and organizational skills it teaches are valueble no matter what career path he may choose.

For more information tell your son to e-mail me at [e-mail] and make sure the title is in all caps so I don't mistake it for junk mail.

Answer 5

Its better than taking those useless classes offered in HS..

Who cares what others think..If he wants it then let him do it..Dont force him into it.Let him decide.

HS students think alot of things are dorky..

Answer 6

Its not really dorky. I mean, his friends aren't going to be living his life for him after Highschool. If its something he really wants to do. Let him do it, and encourage him. Because to not do something because of one's opinion is being to caught up in what others think. If they were real friends they would see what he wants to do and support him. Good luck!

Answer 7

Yes. and people will laugh at you in school hahaahahahaah

Answer 8

I was in it for the past 2 years and the only people that would say/think it was dorky were the freshman because I think they thought that everyone did.

Answer 9

Yes, but if you want to join the military, than no. In Marine Basic Training they asked if anyone had JROTC or ROTC experience, and those who said yes to either where put in leadership positions and got promoted to E-2 at the end of Boot Camp (our guide had been in JROTC and good drill well). If you want to join the military ignore what people think and join JROTC. It can also help you get promoted before you enlist if you reach certain cadet ranks.  

Answer 10

If you want to enlist out of high school at Grade E-3 instead of E-1, living with dorky shouldn't be too much of a burden.

Answer 11

Chris is an idiot! anyways; if you plan on going into the military after high school then i would recommend it.  you can go in as an E-3 with a 4/year contract vs. someone going in signing a 6/year to get the same rank.  So It will help you you decited to go into the military.  I would talk to a recruiter and ask them.  I'm assuming is AF?  So talk to them ask them if you could do JROTC and get soem college credits and maybe even get E-4. If you looking to go in as an oficer.....Id look into going to a military university and i dont think that it couldnt hurt :)

Answer 12

Im 16, a girl and I was in ROTC in freshman year (last year)... i did get some weird looks when i wore my uniform on wednesdays..but for the most part people thought it was cool. and i joined the drill team and it was alot of fun. we did alot of community work..it was great and i made great friends... most people wont think its dorky, they'd probably look up to him for being in it..and there are great opportunities to get scholarships for college, being in ROTC. and btw tell him not to even care what other people think! most people in high school are cool about it and dont give other people c**p or 'tease' people. alot of high schoolers have grown up since middle school. so tell him to go for it! he will have alot of fun! and its not dorky! i dont know why they would say that, but that sort of stuff builds good character, confidence, and you will be a better person...i was in AFJROTC which was the air force rotc..i plan on going into the air force..and even if he doesnt want to go into the military its a great experience..who cares what his friends think!  

Answer 13

dork is just a frame of mind and a childish expression, when he gets settled into training and meats other cadets his life and attitude will change and he will rise above the dorky kids he left behind  

Answer 14

My daughter has joined and none of her friends say it is dorky. most of them say they hated it cause it is hard. either if the kids want to join the military after high school or not, it is a great experience for them. it will give them great encouragement to work harder through school when there is already a lot of peer pressure, and teach them leadership skills after they graduate. just try to encourage your son that it is a good thing. good luck