Electives – JROTC

JROTC Air Rifle Marksmanship is an elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of safe, responsible, and disciplined marksmanship using precision air rifles. The course emphasizes safety, personal responsibility, focus, and self-discipline while teaching proper shooting techniques in accordance with Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) safety standards.

Students receive instruction in range safety procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, shooting positions, breathing and sight alignment, scoring, and competition rules. The course also reinforces leadership, teamwork, goal setting, and mental concentration. Participation in local and regional competitions may be available for interested students.

Key topics include:

• Firearm safety and range operations
• Air rifle fundamentals and marksmanship principles
• Equipment care and maintenance
• Mental discipline, focus, and stress management
• Sportsmanship and competition rules
• Leadership and teamwork development

Participate in Leadership Education and Training (LET 1), consisting of effective communication techniques, the Presidential Physical Fitness Program, basic leadership skills, self-awareness skills, emotional intelligence, study skills, and an introduction to branches of the Armed Forces. Goal setting, drug abuse prevention, basic nutrition, and citizenship through history, drill and ceremonies, civic engagement, and US Civics topics will also be introduced.

Participate in Leadership Education and Training (LET 2), consisting of principles of leadership, physical fitness, basic leadership, emergency first aid, drug abuse prevention, initial career exploration, technology awareness, topographical map reading, orienteering, weapons safety, basic marksmanship skills, and basic formal presentation skills through character development. Will cover US Civics standards.

Participate in Leadership Education and Training (LET 3), consisting of service learning projects, military history, decision making, leadership position evaluation, career exploration and development, post-secondary education opportunities, physical fitness, human relations, military career opportunities, weapons safety, and basic marksmanship skills.

Participate in Leadership Education and Training (LET 4), consisting of developing practical leadership and event planning skills while serving in a leadership or support staff position, physical fitness, career and college planning, formal interview skills, and learning to instruct classes.

JROTC Archery is a standards-based elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of Olympic-style target archery in a structured, disciplined, and safety-focused environment. Instruction emphasizes range safety, equipment identification and care, proper shooting form, scoring, and personal goal setting in accordance with National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) guidelines.

In addition to developing archery skills, students strengthen focus, self-discipline, teamwork, and confidence while applying JROTC leadership principles such as responsibility, respect, and accountability. Classroom instruction includes rules and etiquette, range procedures, basic biomechanics, and performance analysis. Practical application occurs through supervised range activities and individual and team practice.