The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program was created in 1916 after the National Defense Act was passed. The program first came to the Washoe County School District in 1919 to Reno High School in Reno, Nevada. The Huskie Battalion is the oldest JROTC Unit in Reno, Nevada having been around for 93 years.
The JROTC programs primary mission is to "motivate young people to become better citizens". The JROTC mission has changed over the years. It was once a recruiting source for the military, but now it has shifted to teaching teenagers the meaning of patriotism, community service, discipline, and above all, leadership.
Currently, Army JROTC is a leadership course taught at eight high schools in the Washoe Country School District. Cadets of the program can receive all of their PE and Health credits if they remain in JROTC for five semesters. Like previously stated, JROTC is a leadership course, with no military recruitment. Cadets will learn how to become a follower, and earn their way up the chain of command to become a true leader. Along the way, cadets will be challenged, both physically and mentally through various athletic events, leadership challenge courses, Basic Rifle Marksmanship, First Aid, land and sea survival, drill and ceremonies, community service and other activities.
The JROTC programs primary mission is to "motivate young people to become better citizens". The JROTC mission has changed over the years. It was once a recruiting source for the military, but now it has shifted to teaching teenagers the meaning of patriotism, community service, discipline, and above all, leadership.
Currently, Army JROTC is a leadership course taught at eight high schools in the Washoe Country School District. Cadets of the program can receive all of their PE and Health credits if they remain in JROTC for five semesters. Like previously stated, JROTC is a leadership course, with no military recruitment. Cadets will learn how to become a follower, and earn their way up the chain of command to become a true leader. Along the way, cadets will be challenged, both physically and mentally through various athletic events, leadership challenge courses, Basic Rifle Marksmanship, First Aid, land and sea survival, drill and ceremonies, community service and other activities.