JROTC CLASS SYLLABUS: LET 3. The Supervising Leader

1.    INSTRUCTORS: Major (R) Alexis T. McClain

           Command Sergeant Major (R) Cedric Thomas

           First Sergeant (R) Jefferey Campbell

2.    VISION: Academics, Accountability Attendance, and Attitude

3.    MISSION: The mission of Army JROTC is: "To motivate young people to become better citizens."

4.    COURSE OUTLINE: JROTC Leadership Education and Training (LET) Units 1-8. These courses teach Cadets how to become effective leaders, act responsibly, and provide beneficial service to the community.

5.    TEXTS: Textbooks and educational materials will be provided to Cadets at no cost.

6.    COURSE SUMMARY: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) offers a 4-year program with a varied curriculum, offered throughout each year that will progressively challenge Cadets. The following is a breakdown of the Leadership, Education, and Training (LET) levelmThree (Curriculum Unit 3): This course is for JR()TC Cadets who have completed LET I and LET 2. This is the third course for the JROTC Program. This course is the initiation into Command and Staff principles and involves the Cadet more as a supervising leader, teacher, mentor, and counselor within the battalion. This entire course of instruction emphasizes the Cadet as a problem solver and teacher. The curriculum Chapters include: Leadership, Personal Growth and Behaviors, Team Building, Decision Making, Health and Fitness, Service Learning, and Citizenship and Government.

7.    GENERAL INFORMATION AND CLASSROOM RULES:

a.             Students that are enrolled in JROTC are more than just high school students. They are members of the United States Army Corps of Cadets which consists of over 1,700 schools in the country. Being a Cadet is more than just a title, and is more than just coming to an academic class each day. In addition to the specific requirements and expectations listed in this syllabus, Cadets must understand that they are a part of something greater than themselves and are expected to participate in all activities within the responsibility of their Cadet rank and position. Each Cadet will be issued a copy of their appropriate Leadership Education Text and JROTC Cadet Reference booklet. Cadets are expected to become thoroughly familiar with their booklets. Cadets are also expected to adhere to all Overhills High School, Harnett County School district, and US Army policies. JROTC is designed to create good citizenship, whether on campus or in the community; Cadets will be held to a higher standard than many of their peers.

b.             Cadets should be prepared for class and follow the classroom rules. This includes having the proper tools (text, paper, pencil/pen, etc.) and standing in formation when the bell rings. Cadet Leaders will be prepared to enforce classroom rules as part of their duties.

c.             Weekly schedule. Please note, some weeks will be different due to calendar events or holidays. However, most five-day school weeks will be as follows:

Monday: Leadership Lab

 Tuesday: Academic/ln-class curriculum work

Wednesday: Uniform Inspections

Thursday: Uniform Inspection

Friday: Physical Training

JROTC Office number: 910-436-1436 Ext: 1122

E-Mail addresses: MAJ(R) Alexis McClain amcclain@harnett.k12.nc.us

JROTC CLASS SYLLABUS: LET 4-P1us. The Managing Leader

l . INSTRUCTORS:

Major (R) Alexis T. McClain Command

Sergeant Major (R) Cedric Thomas

First Sergeant (R) Jefferey Campbell

2.              VISION: Academics, Attendance, and Attitude

3.              MISSION: The mission of Army JROTC is: "To motivate young people to become better citizens.'

4.             COURSE OUTLINE: JROTC Leadership Education and Training (LET) Units 1-8. These courses teach Cadets how to become effective leaders, act responsibly, and provide beneficial service to the community.

5.              TEXTS: Textbooks and educational materials will be provided to Cadets at no cost.

6.              COURSE SUMMARY: The following is a breakdown of the Leadership, Education, and Training (LET) level Four and above (Curriculum Unit 4): This course is for JR()TC Cadets who have completed LET 1 LET 2 and LET 3. This is the fourth and final course for the JROTC Program. These are often self-paced courses. These Cadets are essentially assistant JROTC instructors. Cadets will have the responsibilities of being a leader, role model, mentor, teacher and counselor within the battalion. These Cadets are afforded a unique opportunity to improve their leadership abilities, mentoring skills, and problem solving capabilities through an in-depth study and practical application of leadership. The curriculum Chapters include: Leadership, Personal Growth and Behaviors, Team Building, Service Learning, and Citizenship and Government. Upon completion of LET 4, a Cadet may only stay in JROTC as a LET 5 through 8 if they able to execute the responsibilities of senior level leadership within the battalion.

7.              GENERAL INFORMATION AND CLASSROOM RULES:

a.              Students that are enrolled in JROTC are more than just high school students. They are members of the United States Army Corps of Cadets which consists of over I , 700 schools in the country. Being a Cadet is more than just a title, and is more than just coming to an academic class each day. In addition to the specific requirements and expectations listed in this syllabus, Cadets must understand that they are a part of something greater than themselves and are expected to participate in all activities within the responsibility of their Cadet rank and position. Each Cadet will be issued a copy of their appropriate Leadership Education Text and JROTC Cadet Reference booklet. Cadets are expected to become thoroughly familiar with their booklets. Cadets are also expected to adhere to all Overhills High School, Harnett County School district, and US Army policies. JROTC is designed to create good citizenship, whether on campus or in the community; Cadets will be held to a higher standard than many of their peers.

b.             Cadets should be prepared for class and follow the classroom rules. This includes having the proper tools (text, paper, pencil/pen, etc.) and standing in formation when the bell rings. Cadet Leaders will be prepared to enforce classroom rules as part of their duties.

c.              Weekly schedule. Please note, some weeks will be different due to calendar events or holidays. However, most five-day school weeks will be as follows:

Monday: Leadership Lab

Tuesday: Academic/ln-class curriculum work.

Wednesday: Uniform Inspection

Thursday: Academic/ln-class curriculum work.

Friday: Physical Training