JROTC
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world. The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions. A major goal of the JROTC program is to "instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment." JROTC’s mission, "To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens", is the guide post for the program’s success.
Collier County Public Schools currently has eight JROTC programs. Each program is authorized two instructors, and there are between 100 and 150 cadets in each program. CCPS cadets volunteer close to 20,000 hours each year to their schools and their community. Those volunteer opportunities have helped many cadets receive Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.
JROTC is not set up to recruit students into the military, and instructors do not request or expect a military commitment of any kind. There is no service obligation. Nonetheless, many cadets find they enjoy military discipline and structure; it brings out their best and allows them to excel. Some earn appointments to one of the military academies or scholarships to ROTC. Moreover, those who enlist can enter military service at a higher rank and pay grade.
Contact JROTC
LTC Kerrye Glass
CCPS Coordinator of Army Instruction (DAI-AREA 10, 6th BDE)
Phone: (239) 377-0098
