Draft:Pearland High School JROTC

Pearland High School JROTC is an Army JROTC program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces. The program was formed on August 20, 1995.

Role and Purpose

Pearland High School cadets participating in weekly PT

The purpose of Pearland Army JROTC is to provide the opportunity for cadets to challenge themselves, take on leadership roles, and give back to the community. Additionally, the US Army JROTCs goal is to motivate young people to become better citizens. Under 542.4 of Title 32 (National Defense) of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Department of the Army has declared those objectives for each cadet to be:

• Developing citizenship and patriotism
• Developing self-reliance and responsiveness to all authority
• Improving the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Developing an appreciation of the importance of physical fitness
• Increasing a respect for the role of the U.S. Armed Forces in support of national objectives
• Developing a knowledge of team building skills and basic military skills
• Taking 1-3 years of the course grants cadets the ability to rank higher if they pursue a military career.