AHS Cadet Information
Resources and information for our cadets to utilize as they participate in the program.
Annual Requirements
Complete Physical Evaluation
Required Annually.Complete after June 1st each school year.
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A portion of the form must be filled in and signed by either a Physician, a Physician Assistant licensed by a State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, a Registered Nurse recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners,
or a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Understanding MC JROTC Program
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Marine Corps Junior Officer Training Corps is available to Allen HS Grades 9-12
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Curriculum includes military skills, drill, academics and PT that rotates on a 2 week cycle
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Cadet-Led Program: Cadet Leadership executes with Instructor Supervision
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Each class (Company) is led by Cadet Company Commanders and First Sergeants
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Develops leadership and builds character.
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Become informed, patriotic, and responsible citizens.
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Develop responsible young adults who are physically, mentally, and morally fit.
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Develop informed and civic-minded young adults prepared for higher education, civilian careers, and public service. Instill discipline, respect, and responsibility through military-related subjects and activities.
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Cadet Expectations
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Classroom AND Community Service hours expected
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Arrive ready to participate and engage
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Stay informed of your expectations - see plan of the week.
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Seek Improvement/Rank Advancement
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Maintain Grooming Standards
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Wear uniform once a week on specified days
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PT once every two weeks
Grooming Standards
see Handbook for more info on all Grooming Standards.Your appearance and conduct should be impeccable while in uniform
Hair of male cadets:
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Tapered in the back with sideburns no longer than the orifice of the ear, neatly trimmed.
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Hair will not fall over the ears or eyebrows and the hair on top will not interfere with normal wear of the military cover.
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Male cadets will always be clean-shaven except that a moustache may be worn if neatly trimmed.
Hair of female cadets:
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When in uniform will be pinned and arranged so that it will not fall below the collar of the uniform being worn.
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Hair will not be worn in such a way that the uniform cover cannot be worn properly.
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Uniform
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All cadets will wear a uniform one day each week.
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Cadets will be issued Utilities their first year
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As cadets join teams and become more involved, they will earn Service Charlie, Deltas and Dress Blues.
Cadet Opportunities
All Cadets are encouraged to participate in the program beyond the classroom.
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Fall recruitment sessions communicated by Leadership and Company Commanders
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Once teams are formed practices are held before or after school 1-2 times per week.
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Drill Competitions - 2-4 times per year (weekends)
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Cadets who do not make the team are welcome at practices and to attend Drill Meets to support the team.
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Chances for obtaining a college ROTC scholarship, worth approximately $250,000 are improved if a student has had MCJROTC. In addition, colleges may also give ROTC credit for MCJROTC, reducing the overall requirement for graduation
Cadets who demonstrate a high degree of participation and leadership have the opportunity to earn a letter jacket after completing a year in the MCJROTC program.