JROTC/ROTC
Inside California Education: San Diego ROTC Program
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San Diego students develop strong leadership skills as cadets with the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).
The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs across the country. Legion posts are urged to present medals available through American Legion Emblem Sales to the top JROTC and ROTC students in their area.
During the 2000 Spring Meetings, the Legion’s National Executive Committee passed Resolution No. 20, which encourages Legion departments to establish Outstanding JROTC Cadet of the Year programs. And Resolution No. 11, passed during the 2006 Spring NEC Meetings, urges Legion departments, districts and posts to present American Legion ROTC medals to requesting colleges and high schools in their states.
A guide for students considering ROTC
Student Training and Education in Public Service (STEPS) has published a comprehensive guide for students considering the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
ROTC is designed to develop and train college and university students to become military officers while earning a degree. Since the program’s inception in 1916, more than one million cadets have passed through the program. ROTC programs are now offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities nationwide.
The guide offered by STEPS is designed to help students considering ROTC explore options by providing information on the programs offered by the different service branches, benefits and scholarships. Additionally, the guide offers advice on different academic majors that would be helpful in preparing for a career in the U.S. military.
The American Legion is a steadfast supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and ROTC programs across the country.
Resolution No. 11: Presentation of American Legion ROTC Medals to Collegiate and High School Students, was passed by the National Executive Committee in 2006. This resolution urges American Legion departments, districts and posts to present American Legion ROTC medals to requesting colleges and high schools in their states.
Additionally, Resolution No. 20: Outstanding Department JROTC Cadet of the Year Program, encourages American Legion departments to establish annual programs to honor JROTC cadets.
You can learn more about ROTC programs here.
