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The JROTC program of instruction focuses on the development of better citizens through the instructions of skills in leadership, citizenship, life success, geography, and wellness, in a structured interactive environment.

The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and the host institution to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. The flexibility of the program allows it to bear the scrutiny of professional educators and to meet the needs of the community. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Some of the course has been reviewed and college credit is awarded to cadets upon completion of the specified requirements.

The JROTC program is on of the Army's contributions to assisting America's youth to become better citizens. The program produces successful students and productive adults, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. This program makes substantial contributions to many communities and ultimately to the nation's future. It is the centerpiece of the Department of Defense's commitment to America's Promise for Youth through its emphasis on community service and teen anti-drug efforts.

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If you would like more information about the Thorpes High School JROTC Battalion, please call us at (605) 867-6401 or email us at jrotc071462@prs.bia.edu.