JROTC
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a military unit and organization abbreviation also used in education.
High school program sponsored by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force that teaches leadership, citizenship and military history through classroom instruction, drill, physical fitness and service projects.
Example: The JROTC drill team placed first at the state competition in Orlando.
Usage notes
Like college ROTC, it was established by the National Defense Act of 1916. Cadets have no obligation to join the military, though completing the program can let enlistees start at a higher pay grade. Instructors are usually retired officers and NCOs. Pronounced "J-ROT-see."
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