How to Be a Good JROTC Cadet
As a Freshman in high school make sure you have an open elective in which you could take a Leadership Excellence Training (LET) class., Learn the standards that need to be met as a cadet., Prepare your dress uniform correctly (i.e., Practice...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: As a Freshman in high school make sure you have an open elective in which you could take a Leadership Excellence Training (LET) class.
This will usually be called- LET I. -
Step 2: Learn the standards that need to be met as a cadet.
Memorize the cadet creed and how to prepare a uniform. , ribbons and nametag on the correct side.) , Make sure your hand is flat and is correctly positioned on your glasses, eyebrow, or cover. , The bottom of the tie should just barely be able to touch the top of your belt buckle if you are a male in JROTC. , These and other drill / marching commands can be found in Army Field Manual 22-5 aka the blue book. , Commands should be reasonable such as "Cadet, please notify First Sergeant that we need assistance in the supply room," not "Cadet, I order you to shine my shoes."
If you are too quiet or too loud people will think you are not bold enough to be a leader or too bold and a know it all. For example: Wrong- CADET, ATTENTION!!!! Right- Cadet, Attention! FM 22-5 goes into more detail about command voice. , Staff is the backbone of your battalion.
They are the behind the scenes gears that keep everything going smoothly in terms of training and public affairs. , This means wear your uniform on the day it is assigned, do your job, keep a clean shave if you are a male, don't fight or use drugs in uniform (or at all for that matter) and so forth. , Join Drill, Raider, Color guard, Rifle team etc.
Not only will you get your name out in the battalion, you will bond with the cadets on the team as well.
Trust and respect will get you farther than trying to be cool and a show off. -
Step 3: Prepare your dress uniform correctly (i.e.
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Step 4: Practice saluting.
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Step 5: Learn to tie a tie correctly.
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Step 6: Learn how to stand at attention and parade rest.
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Step 7: Learn how to give commands to subordinates and how to take commands from higher ranks.
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Step 8: Obtain a command voice.
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Step 9: Continue taking JROTC throughout high school and join staff class.
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Step 10: Be a role model to younger cadets in JROTC.
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Step 11: Have a competitive spirit.
Detailed Guide
This will usually be called- LET I.
Memorize the cadet creed and how to prepare a uniform. , ribbons and nametag on the correct side.) , Make sure your hand is flat and is correctly positioned on your glasses, eyebrow, or cover. , The bottom of the tie should just barely be able to touch the top of your belt buckle if you are a male in JROTC. , These and other drill / marching commands can be found in Army Field Manual 22-5 aka the blue book. , Commands should be reasonable such as "Cadet, please notify First Sergeant that we need assistance in the supply room," not "Cadet, I order you to shine my shoes."
If you are too quiet or too loud people will think you are not bold enough to be a leader or too bold and a know it all. For example: Wrong- CADET, ATTENTION!!!! Right- Cadet, Attention! FM 22-5 goes into more detail about command voice. , Staff is the backbone of your battalion.
They are the behind the scenes gears that keep everything going smoothly in terms of training and public affairs. , This means wear your uniform on the day it is assigned, do your job, keep a clean shave if you are a male, don't fight or use drugs in uniform (or at all for that matter) and so forth. , Join Drill, Raider, Color guard, Rifle team etc.
Not only will you get your name out in the battalion, you will bond with the cadets on the team as well.
Trust and respect will get you farther than trying to be cool and a show off.
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