Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Meeting and Award Presentation

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Feb 05 2014 10:34 AM

To explain a little bit about the JROTC program; since its inception in 1916, the JROTC program has been viewed as a strong program that provides youth with much-needed skills in citizenship and leadership. Additionally, numerous studies have shown that students who

participate in JROTC programs have better attendance, grades, and graduation rates relative to students who were in general academic programs. Principals and school administrators also maintain positive attitudes toward JROTC because these programs:

 

WHAT DOES THE NJROTC PROGRAM DO?

• PROMOTES PATRIOTISM

• DEVELOPS INFORMED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS

• DEVELOPS RESPECT FOR CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY

• DEVELOPS A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL HONOR, SELF-RELIANCE,

INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLINE AND LEADERSHIP

• PROMOTES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND NEED

FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

• PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE MILITARY SERVICES AS A

POSSIBLE CAREER

• PROMOTES COMMUNITY SERVICE

• DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL

• PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO GANGS

• PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION

• PROVIDES INCENTIVE TO LIVE HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE

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