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Courses
JROTC(LET-1) Grade 9 Year long - 60120T1
JROTC Phy Ed on alternate days*
- LET-1 students take JROTC three days each week and Physical Education the other two days. Completion of all four years of JROTC will satisfy the four required physical education credits and the one required health credit.
JROTC (LET-2) Grade 10 Year long - 60220T1
JROTC (LET-3) Grade 11 Year long - 60320T1
JROTC (LET-4) Grade 12 Year long - 60420T1
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION & TRAINING 1 (LET-1) Grade 9
Citizenship in Action: Learn the foundations of JROTC and the importance of getting involved as a participating
citizen. Study the customs, traditions, history and purpose of JROTC. Understand the rank structure, organiza-
tion and how the to wear the uniform properly with emphasis on “dressing for success.” Learn about courtesies
and protocol associated with the American Flag and the National Anthem
Leadership Theory and Application -- Being a Leader: Develop an appreciation of what makes a good leader
through an understanding of the de?nition of leadership, the desirable traits of a leader, the leadership principles
and the leadership styles. Understand how to apply the Be, Know, Do attributes to real-life situations. Know
how to take action to prevent and/or stop sexual harassment and assault.
Leadership Theory and Application -- Leadership Skills: Develop pro?ciency in individual drill movements.
Perform drill movements as part of a squad, platoon, company, battalion and brigade. Learn basic cadet knowl-
edge using the Knowledge Bowl format. Demonstrate individual attention to detail and the leadership trait,
bearing, during periodic inspections and the Annual Inspection. SET THE EXAMPLE.
Foundations for Success -- Know Yourself: Learn to appreciate diversity in others through “Winning Colors”.
Develop a personal growth plan based upon the results of your Personal Skills Map. Understand how brain func-
tion, learning styles and multiple intelligences impact on your interactions with others. Study the seven com-
munications skills and how to get your point across in an oral presentation. Discuss the guidelines for managing
conflicts and the different types of con?icts found in today’s schools and in our society.
Foundations for Success – Financial Planning: Set financial goals through an introduction to the National En-
dowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program.
Geography, Map Skills & Environmental Awareness: Learn how to read a map and orient a map to the ground.
Study map symbols, colors and marginal information. Locate a point on a map using four and six-digit grid
coordinates. Understand elevation and relief (landforms) on a map.
Physical Activity/Leader Assessment -- Cadet Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical
fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President’s Physical Fitness Program during
Leadership Lab and demonstrate individual performance to standard.
Air Rifle Safety and Marksmanship (Optional): Introduce range safety procedures and the safe handling of a
weapon. Study the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing ?r-
ing positions. Fire an air rifle by first zeroing it and then engaging a target for familiarization.
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION & TRAINING 2 (LET-2) Grade 10
Leadership Theory and Application -- Being a Leader: Review the 11 leadership principles; the Be, Know, Do at-
tributes; and the styles of leadership. Discuss the five basic management principles and compare management
to leadership.
Leadership Theory and Application -- Leadership Skills: Lead the activities of the assigned cadet organization including freshman instruction, squad drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Knowledge Bowl. Apply
classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and values. Em-
ploy proper techniques of communications. Motivate subordinates. Demonstrate individual attention to detail
and the leadership trait, bearing, during monthly inspections and the Annual Inspection. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
Citizenship in American History & Government: Understand how the Preamble to the Constitution sets the stage
for the success of our nation. Study the seven main citizenship skills and understand how they apply to high
school students. Learn how to conduct effective small group meetings by studying 13 ground rules, and how to
participate in representative group sessions. Obtain an appreciation of the United States Constitution and our
democratic form of government through participation in the educational game, “Chief Justice”.
Geography, Map Skills & Environmental Awareness: Determine distance and direction to locations on a map and
on the ground. Convert azimuths (direction) based upon declination when using a compass together with a
map.
Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid: Understand that you are what you eat and the proper nourishment of the body.
Know the importance of your response to situations requiring first aid. Study and apply the First Life-Saving
Steps. Learn the proper first aid to administer for burns, poisons, wounds and bruises. Study the types of and
treatment for heat and cold weather injuries, and bites, stings and poisonous hazards. Discuss the use and effects of drugs, alcohol and other substances. Know how to make critical decisions about substances. Explore the mission and operations of the Minnesota Counter Drug Force.
Physical Activity/Leader Assessment -- Cadet Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical
fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President’s Physical Fitness Program during
Leadership Lab, leading assigned subordinates by example and influencing optimum individual performance to
standard.
Air Rifle Safety and Marksmanship (Optional): Review range safety procedures and the safe handling of a weap-
on. Review the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing ?ring
positions. Fire an air rife by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization.
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION & TRAINING 3 (LET-3) Grade 11
Citizenship in Action: Learn basic command and staff procedures and how they relate to the duties of the com-
manders and the principal staff officers of the cadet organization.
Leadership Theory and Application – Leadership Strategies: Understand how people display prejudice toward
others. Identify the reasons for discrimination and stereotyping. Learn ways a leader can guide diverse groups
to work together as a team. Learn about performance indicators and the leader’s responsibilities as a counselor,
and how to negotiate win-win solutions as a leader.
Leadership Theory and Application -- Leading Others: Lead the activities of assigned cadet organization, including freshman instruction, squad and platoon drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Knowledge
Bowl. Apply classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and
values. Employ proper techniques of communications. Counsel and motivate subordinates. Demonstrate individual attention to detail and the leadership trait, bearing, during monthly inspections and the Annual Inspection. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
Foundations for Success – Presenting Skills: Develop your oral and written communications skills. Review learn-
ing objectives and lesson planning. Present peer instruction on an assigned topic and write a lesson plan.
Foundations for Success – Managing Conflict: Learn anger management and con?ict resolution strategies.
Study mediation techniques to resolve conflict and strategies to prevent violence.
Foundations for Success – Career Planning: Learn the skills necessary to begin the process of career planning.
Foundations for Success – Organizational Communications: Understand the upward and downward ?ow of
information within organizations focusing on the factors that change, distort and dilute information; the informal
communications systems; and barriers to communications.
Foundations for Success – Planning Skills & Social Responsibility: Study the problem-solving/decision-making process and apply the process to a problem. Develop a personal goals action plan and a personal time management plan.
Foundations for Success -- Financial Planning: Learn about the importance of financial planning (budgeting, sav-
ings, investments) as your road map to financial security through the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program.
Foundations for Success -- Service Learning: Develop an appreciation for the need and importance of dedicating
oneself to making a difference in the community through service learning. Participate in a service learning project by teaching Junior Achievement Program lessons to elementary school children in the St. Paul Public School System.
Citizenship in American History & Government – Critical Thinking in Citizenship: Review the 11 Leadership
Principles in the context of making sound and timely decisions. Study leadership values and ethics, including the
four values that form the basis of trust in organizations, and the four temptations that leaders face. Discuss ethical situations that effect behavior, standards of morality and ethical decision-making in light factors, such as laws,
regulations, basic national rights, personal values and institutional pressures.
Geography, Map Skills & Environmental Awareness: Review topographic map information, determining distance
and elevation, measuring direction, and plotting/reading six-digit grid coordinates. Study eight digit grid coordinates, declination, polar coordinates, intersection, resection and the use of a magnetic compass.
Physical Activity/Leader Assessment -- Cadet Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical
fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President’s Physical Fitness Program during
Leadership Lab, leading assigned subordinates by example and influencing optimum individual performance to
standard.
Air Rifle Safety and Marksmanship (Optional): Review range safety procedures and the safe handling of a weapon. Review the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing ?ring
positions. Fire an air rifle by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization.
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION & TRAINING 4 (LET-4) Grade 12
Citizenship in Action – Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved: Strengthen and expand student
knowledge of command and staff relationships and responsibilities, staff organization, delegation of authority, and staff actions. Apply these basic principles while performing assigned command and staff duties within the cadet brigade. Plan, coordinate, execute the Upper Midwest JROTC Challenge and conduct an after-action review. Study the Command Inspection Program and prepare the annual Unit Report.
Citizenship in Action – Service to the Nation: Understand the purpose of the Department of Defense (DOD) by
examining its mission, responsibilities and the concept of civilian control over the military. Show the relationship
between the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the DOD. Learn the roles of the Active Army and the Army Reserve Com-
ponents.
Leadership Theory and Application – Leadership Principles: Learn about the types of power and influence and
their impact on the leadership situation. Know the leadership styles and understand which styles are best suited
for different situations. Compare management skills and leadership skills. Learn to employ motivation strategies
that inspire others to achieve goals. Review organizational communications.
Leadership Theory and Application -- Leading Others: Plan, organize and direct the activities of Leadership Lab
including freshman instruction, squad/platoon/company drill, Cadet Challenge, inspections, ceremonies and Knowledge Bowl. Apply classroom leadership instruction. Assess personal leadership traits. Apply leadership principles and values. Employ proper techniques of communications. Motivate subordinates. Learn the manual of arms for the saber and lead the Fall Review and Twilight Parade. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
Citizenship in American History & Government – Critical Thinking in Citizenship: Discuss ethical situations that effect behavior, standards of morality and ethical decision-making. Understand your responsibility and accountability in ethical dilemmas where ones values come into conflict. Review the legitimate avenues of dissent availble in an ethical dilemma.
Foundations for Success -- Planning Skills and Social Responsibility: Learn about proper social conduct and behavior. Study the evolution of the regimental mess; and, plan and execute a formal Dining-In and Military Ball.
Foundations for Success – Teaching Skills: Review the techniques of oral communications. Present fall drill instruction to the freshman class using the 8-part teaching plan.
Foundations for Success -- Financial Planning: Learn about the buy now, pay later advantages and disadvantages
of credit and the benefits of insurance for your protection through the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program.
Foundations for Success -- Service Learning: Continue to develop an appreciation for the need and importance
of dedicating oneself to making a difference in the community through service learning. Participate as a leader
in a service learning project by coordinating the presentation of Junior Achievement Program lessons to elementary school children in the St. Paul Public School System.
Physical Activity/Leader Assessment -- Cadet Challenge: Develop an appreciation for the importance of physical
fitness in maintaining good health and appearance. Perform in the President’s Physical Fitness Program. Lead the execution of Cadet Challenge in Leadership Lab; prepare performance records; select the Upper Midwest JROTC Challenge team; and identify the top ?ve male and female award recipients.
Air Rifle Safety and Marksmanship (Optional): Review range safety procedures and the safe handling of a weap-
on. Review the steady hold factors, zeroing, sighting adjustment, and the prone, kneeling and standing ?ring
positions. Fire an air rifle by first zeroing it and then firing for familiarization. | |
