The purpose of JROTC is "to instill in students the value of citizenshtip, service
to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment" by establishing the following goals:
- To promote patriotism
- To develop informed and responsible citizens
- To promote habits of orderliness and precision
- To develop a high degree of personal honor, self reliance, self discipline, and leadership
- To promote an understanding of the basic elements and requirements for national security
- To develop respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority
- To provide incentives to live healthy and drug-free lives
- To develop leadership potential
- To promote high school completion
- To provide information on the military services as a possible career