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J.R.O.T.C.

Overview

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is the largest youth program with an accredited curriculum, in high school. It serves as a character and leadership development program for our nation's high school students. High school students enrolled in JROTC are "Cadets." There are approximately 314,000 cadets enrolled in JROTC in 1,731, high schools, led by 4,000 retired Army Instructors.

Mission

The program's focus is reflected in its mission statement, "To motivate young people to be better citizens." "It is a purpose of the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps to instill in student in United States secondary educationl institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment" (USC Title 10). The program is a stiumulus fo rpromoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.

Vision

This program's design focuses on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership, personal growth and behaviors, citizenship, decision making, health and fitness, first aid, team building, service learning, and georgraphy; all within a student centered learning environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort between the Army and Daleville City Schools.

Army Instructors

 

CW4 (Ret) Nathaniel Barley

Daleville City Schools is honored to employ CW4 (Ret) Nathaniel Barley as the Senior Army Instructor for the Warhawk Battalion. Chief Barley served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corp, a branch focused on providing logistical support to soldiers and units. His responsibilities included ensuring soldiers had essential supplies like food, water, fuel, clothing, and equipment. Proud of his service that "Supported Victory," Chief Barley has extensive experience managing field services, aerial delivery, and material distribution. Having played a crucial role in Army operations and combat readiness, Chief Barley continues to serve the United States of America in his new role, training future generations of Americans to serve their local communities as civic leaders ready to defend freedom and the American way of life.

 

 

 

CW4 (Ret) Chornelius Nalls

CW4 (Ret) Cornelius Nalls recently joined the Warhawk Battalion as the Assistant Army Instructor.  Chief Nalls served in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, having been responsible for the development, production, acquisition, and sustainment of weapon systems, ammunition missles, electronics, and ground mobility material to support the Army's combat power. His primary mission was to make sure that the Army had the right tools, in the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition to accomplish its mission. His corp motto, "Armament for Peace," encompasses the idea that a strong military and weaponry are necessary to deter aggression and maintain peace. 

Student Leadership