The Junior Reserve Officer's Training
Corps (JROTC) is a cooperative partnership between the
United States Department of Defense and Prince George's
County Public Schools to provide secondary students a
comprehensive leadership and military studies program.
All high schools within Prince George's
County have a JROTC unit. One branch, of the four branches
of service, is represented at each of the 21 high schools.
Students wanting to enroll in JROTC must be physically fit
and at least 14 years of age. Cadets wear their uniforms
once a week, and when participating in special ceremonies.
There is no cost to the cadets or their families for
uniforms, textbooks or any other necessary equipment.
Participation in JROTC does not obligate
a cadet for any future military service. Being a JROTC
cadet is not all work. You can be a guest at dances and
military balls sponsored by your JROTC unit(s), take part
in activities at athletic events as part of a color guard
or drill team...and much more. If you have questions, the
high school guidance counselor or JROTC instructor will be
glad to discuss in more detail about the program.
