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Army Junior ROTC

MISSION

"TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS"

PURPOSE

The purpose of Junior ROTC is to instill in students in the United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.

JROTC Battalion Colors

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The flag is silver gray fringed in scarlet. In the center is the JROTC device consisting of two arched olive branches with stems conjoined in base, forming a wreath, surmounted by a sheathed saber and rifle in saltire. Overall in the vertical center is the ROTC torch enflamed, all in yellow. Around the center device is a white band edged in scarlet and inscribed with the name of the school in scarlet letters. The device with designation scroll is 16 inches in diameter. In the upper hoist is the monogram “ARMY ROTC” in scarlet on a white disc edged in scarlet, 6 1/2 inches in diameter

Established 1 July 1995

(click to see orders)

Pacific High School Shoulder Sleeve & loop Insignia

Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)

Description/Blazon

On a white horizontal rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, a horizontal blue wavy bar bearing a silver gray dolphin garnished white on its ventral side, endowed. Attached above a silver gray scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border inscribed "PACIFIC" in blue letters and attached below a silver gray scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border inscribed "HIGH SCHOOL" in blue letters.

Symbolism

Blue, white and gray are the school colors. The dolphin is the school mascot. The wavy bar alludes to the Pacific Ocean, and reflects the school's namesake.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1998.

Description/Blazon

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width consisting of an heraldic fountain below a blue scroll inscribed "DOLPHINS" in silver letters; surmounted overall at dexter a silver dolphin garnished white on its ventral side hauriant, and one of the like uriant at dexter.

Symbolism

The fountain, a heraldic symbol for water, alludes to the Pacific Ocean, the school's namesake. The dolphin is the school mascot.

Background

The shoulder loop insignia was approved on 13 May 1998.

MISSION

"To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens"

VISION

JROTC will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnership with communities and educational institutions.

VALUES

Character

Personal social responsibility
Student achievement
Fitness
Leadership
Teamwork
Sefless service to community and others
American heritage and history

Army JROTC Quicklinks

U.S. Army Junior ROTC website

8th Brigade, USACC

U.S. Army Cadet Command

Army Publishing Directorate - ARMY GENERAL ORDER

Cadet Command Regulation (CCR) 670-1 Uniform Wear and Appearance

Army Regulation (AR) 670-1

JROTC Resource (Library)

10 U.S. Code § 2031.Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

United States Code

ARMY VALUES

Leadership

Duty

Respect

Selfless Service

Honor

Integrity

Personal Courage

WHY JOIN ARMY JUNIOR ROTC

To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
To develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.
To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
To develop mental management abilities
To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military service.
To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team