What exactly is JROTC?

Question

I signed up for it and i am not "completely" sure what it is... ( That was a big mistake! )

Uuuuh so yeah.... Is it similar to a gym class?

Thanks!

Hoshi

Answer 1

I was in JROTC.  JROTC is a leadership/military history class with a military school type spin to it I guess.  Depending on what JROTC you joined will depend on what you learn and do in the class.  There is a JROTC for all the branches, I think.  Also, depending on the jrotc unit you may or may not be enforced to do pe type activities.  There are JROTC classes that you take to be on drill teams and color guards and such.  But, JROTC does give you plenty of opportunities to participate in pe type stuff.  It also gives you a general knowledge of military stards and customs/curtosies.  It's also a step in the right direction if you decide you want to attentd a military academy or ROTC in college.  It looks good on college applications.

Answer 2

That was a mistake unless you are wanting to go into the military after high school. You will have to wear a uniform and get to salute the flag every morning. Have fun!  

Answer 3

It's a class where you will wear a uniform at least once a week and do PT (physical training) at least once a week, and you will do some drill and ceremony (Marching). During most of the week however you will do book work. JROTC helps you become a better citizen by teaching you about drug abuse, sexual harassment, law procedures, financial planing, leadership, being a better writer, history, and many other things. All in all, one of the best if not the best class you can take in high school. If you plan on joining the military after high school you can start out with a higher rank, however there is absolutely no obligation to join the military afterwards.

Answer 4

ROTC is basically , preparing you to help other people and  to serve your school , it also teaches you to be self desipline and self respect to you and other ppl . IF YOU ARE IN ROTC IN HIGH SCHOOL IT DOSN"T PRESUADE you to JOIN THE MILITARY !!! iM IN JROTC AND ITS REALLY FUN !!!  there punishment is different then in the military , when you are in JROTC you get to do alot of things , people respect you , your not just student going to high school . your a student going to high school with lots of PRIDE!!! it even helps people who have low self esteem . learn history , salute and other stuff . JOIN ROTC ITS WORTH IT!!!

Answer 5

It's military classes, like leadership, military history, how to salute, you'll wear uniforms, and take field trips to military bases. You'll earn medals and ribbons to wear on your uniform and march in parades. It gives you a taste of the military. Also if you do decide to go into the military you get a higher rank for doing it. I had fun when I did it.

Answer 6

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jrotc

and no its not like a gym class.

btw, why sign up for something that you have no clue what it is?