Frequently Asked Questions about JROTC
Q: Does it cost anything to join JROTC? Do cadets need to pay for their uniforms?

A: No. The program is funded by the Department of Defense. Some extracurricular activities require the cadet to pay, but the course itself is free. If a uniform is lost or destroyed they will have to pay for a replacement.

 

Q: Is a JROTC cadet obligated to any kind of military service after graduation from school?

A: No. A lot of cadets never pursue a career in the military, but those that do go into the military will receive an increase in pay and a promotion to the rank of Private First Class (PFC).
 

Q: If a person is a member of an Army JROTC program, can they still join a different military branch?

A: Yes. A cadet may still join the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or the Marine Corps if they so choose. The AJROTC program will focus mainly on the Army and its role in the world, but there are many opportunities to learn about any of the other branches of the military and jobs that they have to offer.