Colquitt County High School's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a distinguised NAVAL Unite with over a hundred cadets. Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Paul Nagy and Gunnery Sergeant Emmett Bryant started our program in 1996. It is currenlty offered to students at Charlie A. Gray Junior High School and Colquitt County High School.
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The Marine Corps Junior ROTC Pathway emphasizes leadership development, citizenship, character education, and physical fitness. Students develop self-discipline, personal responsibility, effective communication skills, and an understanding of civic duties while building a foundation for military, public service, or post-secondary educational success.
PATHWAY COURSE & DESCRIPTIONS
Course 1- MCJROTC Leadership Education I -
This course introduces cadets to the core values, history, traditions, and structure of the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program. Cadets study foundational leadership traits, drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, personal hygiene, and basic military customs and courtesies.
Course 2- MCJROTC Leadership Education II -
This course expands upon foundational leadership concepts with emphasis on group dynamics, decision-making, marksmanship safety, inspection preparation, and citizenship. Cadets assume squad and platoon leadership roles to practice command and staff functions.
Course 3- MCJROTC Leadership Education III -
This course focuses on advanced leadership application, practical school and community service, public speaking, military history, national security, and post-secondary career planning. Senior cadets take on primary leadership and managerial roles within the cadet unit.
The purpose of the MCJROTC program is to instill value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsiblity, and a sense of accomplishment.
Drill teaches good discipline, enhances concentration and builds esprit de corps in a unit. Membership on the drill team requires a great deal of dedication and practice.
Rifle is an exciting and rewarding sport yet demands the ultimate in discipline and concentration. It is a great opportunity to learn a sport which can be enjoyed the rest of your life.
Raider is for those who enjoy being challenged physical and mentally. Raider Team pushed cadets to their physical limits while promoting teamwork.
CyberPatriot inspires cadets toward careers in cybersecurity or other STEM disciplines critical to our nation's future.
Community Service encourages cadets to take opportunities to serve the community through volunteer work.
Contact your school counselor at C.A. Gray Junior High School or at Colquitt County High School. Ask to be enrolled in MCJROTC Leadership Education I Course # 28.041