Military Science: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program prepares high school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. JROTC programs provide instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation by teaching young adults self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills. JROTC programs are conducted at accredited secondary schools by instructors who are retired Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy officers and enlisted personnel.
Prince William County Public Schools is proud to host nine programs representing the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. PWCS students are encouraged to enter the program in the ninth grade to leverage the maximum benefit of this unique four-year program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to join the military after graduation?
Absolutely no military obligation is required; however, upon graduation, students can gain advanced military pay grades.
Q: Can students at Brentsville District, Colgan, Gainesville, Or Patriot High School School join JROTC?
Brentsville District and Gainesville students can complete the Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs online application to transfer to Unity Reed High School for enrollment in the Air Force JROTC program.
Colgan students can complete the Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs online application to transfer to Osbourn Park High School for enrollment in the Navy JROTC program.
Patriot students can complete the Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs online application to transfer to Battlefield High School for enrollment in the Air Force JROTC program.
Have More Questions?
For questions related to Military Science (JROTC) programs, please contact Career and Technical Education at 703-791-7297.
JROTC Coursework
These courses are designed to teach citizenship and leadership skills through their respective service.
Air Force JROTC Course Sequence
Air Force JROTC I, Air Force JROTC II, Air Force JROTC III, Air Force JROTC IV
Army JROTC Course Sequence
Army JROTC I, Army JROTC II, Army JROTC III, Army JROTC IV
Marine Corps JROTC Course Sequence
Marine Corps JROTC I, Marine Corps JROTC II, Marine Corps JROTC III, Marine Corps JROTC IV
Navy JROTC Course Sequence
Navy JROTC I, Navy JROTC II, Navy JROTC III, Navy JROTC IV
Scholarship Information
Each year, more than 51,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2.2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW's Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. Visit the Veterans of Foreign Wars website for more information.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps and military academy scholarships may be available for qualified students.