The Importance Of JROTC In Education

The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. This mission travels beyond the classroom and into the everyday aspects of my life. My involvement in the teaching and learning of JROTC has helped me prepare for college and career challenges because it reinforced my need to grow educationally through proper communication and the mentorship of my instructors along the way. I have also gained valuable leadership lessons that lay the foundation for important skills that better me as a citizen of the United States.
Teamwork is the key to success in JROTC. It involves the cooperative effort of a group of people working together to achieve a goal. In today’s society, it is a vital skill utilized in any career. As a future neurosurgeon, I will work collectively among fellow surgeons and hospital board members in order to ensure each patient receives proper health care. I will also utilize the JROTC teachings of leadership in my career. Leadership is the ability to influence subordinates to accomplish a mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. As related to neurosurgeons, leadership must be
Examples of this preparation are highlighted in the 11 Leadership Principles. Principle 1 states, “Know yourself and seek self-improvement.” I need to gauge my weaknesses academically in order to improve myself as a student. As a college student, I must also manage my time effectively in order to meet every suspense. I must know when to act and make sound decisions to guarantee my success in collegiate life. This is noted in Principle 4. As a college student, I must decide to study for an important exam or attend a dinner with friends. If I spend all my available time studying and I leave the dinner early, both these choices are possible. JROTC has shown me the wonders of proper time