Welcome to the Smithfield High School JROTC Battalion website.
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Thank you for visiting our website to learn some information about us.
My name is Jamal Edwards, Battalion Commander, my job is to ensure this program runs efficiently. Our battalion does many community services to insure citizenship in our cadets, which is a part of our motto. |
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Plans
Quarterly Battalion Newsletter
TEAMS AVAILABLE: DRILL TEAM: SUMMER CONDITIONING: Tuesdays starting the 17th, 9am-12pm School year: Monday and Wednesday 3pm - 4:00pm Competitions on select Saturdays PUSH-UP TEAM: Football season with games dates pending upon next season Recurring Events: - Physical Training (PT) EVERY Tuesday (Unless otherwise specified) - Staff Meetings AS NEEDED - Uniform Inspection EVERY Thursday (Unless otherwise specified) - Drill on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. (Unless otherwise specified . |
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Purpose
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This site‘s purpose is to keep you up to date on recent and upcoming events, inform you on how our Battalion is doing, provide information on the Corps of Cadets and contact information.
The mission of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is to motivate young people to be better citizens. This program gives the student an opportunity to develop in many ways. We use military skills to teach self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well done. This program offers students challenges and opportunities to: -Promote Citizenship -Develop Leadership -Communicate Effectively -Improve Physical Fitness -Provide Incentive to live drug-free -Strengthen Positive Self Motivation -Strengthen Teamwork -Graduate from High School Army JROTC is active in more than 1,460 high schools worldwide: in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Contrary to popular belief, the program is not designed to steer students toward a military career. Our objective is to teach young people to maximize their potential and talents. Army JROTC can prepare our young people for life by providing a framework for the qualities (skills, knowledge, and positive attitudes) that will help them succeed. It helps enhance qualities such as courage, candor, competence, commitment, and character. JROTC offers many opportunities for teamwork, advancement, and self-enrichment. By enrolling in Army JROTC and joining the ranks of millions of other cadets who know & practice the meaning of success, our young people will be taking the first step towards a promising future. |
Among top programs in our state
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Smithfield's JROTC program has been ranked the highest as a honor unit with distinction, and even has a drill team competing at states! Many people in the community have witnessed JROTC's Packer Battalion outstanding performance. On February 20th, Old Dominion University asked Smithfield's drill team to do a color guard and half-time show! Overall, the Packer Battalion is constantly improving themselves and adores all recognition awarded to them.
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Site maintained by Smithfield High Packer Battalion S-5: Public Affairs Officer Devin Fitzgerald
