JROTC Analysis

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NO SLACK, NO EXCUSES! That’s the motto of highest qualified unit in the county. There are 9 JROTC programs in Prince William County. 4 of those are Air Force: Battlefield, Freedom, Hylton, and Stonewall Jackson, 2 are Army: Forest Park and Woodbridge, 1 are Marines: Garfield, and 2 are Navy: Osbourn Park and Potomac (“Prince”). When it comes to selecting the rating of a unit it follows under 3 different categories: Honor unit with the distinction; the highest honor, Honor Unit, and Merit Unit; the lowest honor. However, only 2 of the schools’ programs follow these regulations because that is the way the 4th Brigade of the United States has established for Army units. While the other branches follow a different grading scale. As a current Battalion …show more content…

It is a very intensive and highly time consuming event. The preparation for this inspection usually takes at least one year and sometimes longer according to the evidence of services that you have to provide. Now, only Woodbridge High and Forest Park high school actually go through the same process for the inspection. This evaluation shows how qualified the unit is according to the star that they obtain. Not only that, but units that are considered qualified tend to have better cadets with higher capabilities in leadership and self discipline. In addition, they are more likely to obtain life skills to overcome challenges. They are mentally more prepared and understand the seven values of JROTC that are: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, respect, honor and …show more content…

Even though Air Force units do not obtain a start, they still go through the evaluation process that determines their position as a distinguished unit. Their standards are extremely high and present a challenge to some cadets. However, this has helped them stand out as one of the best unit in the county. All other units that are not Army are still evaluated every four years to inspect their accreditation. However, they do not receive a start, they receive a letter grade. Battlefield has an A, meaning it is well prepared, managed and the quality of cadet is high. It is the only program in the county along with Woodbridge that is considered to display in their cadets the true meaning of an outstanding citizen and someone who had learned life

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