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Objectives
Develop informed and responsible citizens.
Develop leadership skills.
Strengthen character.
Form habits of self-discipline.
Explore opportunities in public service and the military services.
Develop respect for , and an understanding of, the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.
Promote an understanding of the basic requirements for National security.

Program Benefits
Upon successful completion of at least two years of JROTC, graduates are entitled to advance promotion to the grade of E-2 on initial enlistment in an active or reserve component of a military service.
Military Departments may award the grade of E-3 for successful completion of three academic years of JROTC.
The cadet who has completed three years of JROTC may be entitled to one year credit of Senior ROTC by the college concerned.
Graduates may apply for the Marine Corps PLC program during the summer prior to the freshman year of college.
Cadets may apply to the military academies in a special JROTC nomination category.
Self-discipline, self-confidence, and personal responsibility.