Filter Criteria:
📘 Instructor Eligibility & Waivers
Eligibility Criteria
Noncommissioned Officers (E-6 to E-9) – Separated or retired within past 5 years with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service.
Officers (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) – Same requirement: 8+ years of honorable service, separated or retired within past 5 years.
ARNG/USAR (Actively Serving/TPU) – Same eligibility plus Letter of Recommendation from current Commander and current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.
Refer to AR 145-2 and CCR 145-2 for instructor duties and program responsibilities.
Waiver Contacts by Brigade
-
- 2nd Brigade –
john.m.didonato.civ@army.mil
(CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DoDEA: Germany, Italy) - 3rd Brigade –
robert.k.fischer.civ@army.mil
(IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI) - 4th Brigade –
cathy.l.nickelson.civ@army.mil or
darryl.a.kelly.civ@army.mil
(DC, DE, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV) - 5th Brigade –
rafael.a.morales20.civ@army.mil
(AR, AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY) - 6th Brigade –
michael.s.fox.civ@army.mil
(AL, FL, GA, PR, LA, MS, VI) - 7th Brigade –
maurice.bennett.civ@army.mil
(IN, KY, MI, OH, TN) - 8th Brigade –
mark.a.pratt14.civ@army.mil
(AK, AS, CA, GU, HI, ID, MP, MT, NV, OR, WA, JAPAN, KOREA)
- 2nd Brigade –
Required Waiver Documents
- Unredacted DD214 or separation orders
- Memo from applicant
- Explanation of waiver need + desired location
- 2 Reference letters
- Physical exam (CCF-211R) within last 12 months
- DA-style photo in ASU or professional attire
Pay & Compensation
Army JROTC cost-shares newly hired instructors under a 10-month (300-day) or 11-month (330-day) contract. Pay is based on the standardized JROTC Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS).
Administrative Requirements
- Future Instructors: Continuing Education
- Teacher Licensing Requirements
- JROTC Unit Management System (JUMS)
Access to these courses are granted once hired.
📥 Application & Interview
JQUIP Portal Access
Applicants must have a DMDC DS-Logon “Basic account” to use JQUIP. Register via the login page if needed.
Access the portal: https://jquip.usarmyjrotc.com
Note: Portal reopens August 1, 2025. Ensure your status reads “Application Submitted” to confirm completion.
Due to recent updates in medical requirements, please follow the steps below to bypass the system prompt for document uploads. Note: Height and weight standards must still be met.
1. Navigate to the Medical tab.
2. For Question 1, select “No”.
3. For Question 2, select “No”.
4. Under Physical Review, ensure all values are set to 1.
Upload Requirements
- Photograph: DA-style photo (can be taken with cell phone and uploaded as a pdf) in Army Service Uniform (4″x6″, ¾ body), taken within 1 year. Include name, rank, and date.
- Last 3 consecutive official evaluation reports (academic included). Upload as separate files. If missing, include MFR.
- Most recent Records Brief (ORB/ERB/Soldier Talent Profile)
- Retirement Orders, Separation Orders, DD 214 (Member 4 Copy)
- DA Form 5500 (Male) or
DA Form 5501 (Female) 🔗 — Body Fat Worksheet, dated within 6 months, CAN BE COMPLETED AT ANY ARMY RECRUITING STATION, DOCTORS OFFICE, OR UNIT - Official transcripts showing degree awarded, signed by registrar
- PHYSICAL -Physical forms are no longer necessary for your application submission. To proceed in JQUIP, please upload a blank document to bypass the prompt.:
-
VA RATING — Due to recent updates in medical requirements, please follow the steps below to bypass the system prompt for document uploads. Note: Height and weight standards must still be met.
1. Navigate to the Medical tab.
2. For Question 1, select “No”.
3. For Question 2, select “No”.
4. Under Physical Review, ensure all values are set to 1.
ARNG & USAR (Actively Serving)
-
- DA Form 5016 🔗 – Chronological Statement of Retirement Points (CAC login required)
- NGB Form 23A – dated within 90 days
- Letter of Recommendation from current Commander
Online Training
- Certificate from Good Teacher Ethics Training Course: access.willinteractive.com
Interview Process
- Applicants must complete an interview conducted by a certified interviewer after notification from Cadet Command.
- Applicant must be in Army Service Uniform.
Last updated: 4/10/25
🛡️ Background Checks & State Forms
Federal Requirements
Applicability
All individuals who regularly interact with children under 18 in Army-sponsored programs must undergo initial background checks and periodic re-verifications. This includes JROTC instructors and others expected to have regular contact with minors.
Important Notices
- DO NOT download or submit any forms until you receive a notification letter from the Chief, Instructor Management Division.
- Current JROTC instructors are not considered “new hires” but still require checks. Transfers do not exempt them.
Tier 1 Investigation Questions
Email: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-bca@army.mil
Download Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation Packet
Required Forms
Do not download the Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation Packet until instructed to do so by a Background Check Administrator.
- Alabama – Application to Review Criminal History
- Arkansas – ASP122 State Record Check Form
- Colorado – Certification and Authorization Form
- Delaware – Criminal History Record Check of a Minor
- Illinois – Fingerprint Card Requests
- Indiana – State Form
- Iowa – Request Form
- Kentucky – Request Form
- Michigan – Fingerprint Background Check Request (RI-030)
- Minnesota – Request Form
- Mississippi – Authorization Form
- New Hampshire – Request Form
- New Jersey – Criminal History Record Request (212B)
- New Mexico – Request Form
- New York – Identogo Cardscan Authorization
- Ohio – Request Form
- Rhode Island – Request Form
- South Dakota – Form 2015
- Tennessee – Fillable Request Form
- Texas – Request Form
- West Virginia – Request Forms
- West Virginia – WVSP 39
- West Virginia – Certification and Authorization
Filter Criteria:
📘 Instructor Eligibility & Waivers
Eligibility Criteria
Noncommissioned Officers (E-6 to E-9) – Separated or retired within past 5 years with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service.
Officers (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) – Same requirement: 8+ years of honorable service, separated or retired within past 5 years.
ARNG/USAR (Actively Serving/TPU) – Same eligibility plus Letter of Recommendation from current Commander and current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.
Refer to AR 145-2 and CCR 145-2 for instructor duties and program responsibilities.
Waiver Contacts by Brigade
-
- 2nd Brigade –
john.m.didonato.civ@army.mil
(CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DoDEA: Germany, Italy) - 3rd Brigade –
robert.k.fischer.civ@army.mil
(IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI) - 4th Brigade –
cathy.l.nickelson.civ@army.mil or
darryl.a.kelly.civ@army.mil
(DC, DE, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV) - 5th Brigade –
rafael.a.morales20.civ@army.mil
(AR, AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY) - 6th Brigade –
michael.s.fox.civ@army.mil
(AL, FL, GA, PR, LA, MS, VI) - 7th Brigade –
maurice.bennett.civ@army.mil
(IN, KY, MI, OH, TN) - 8th Brigade –
mark.a.pratt14.civ@army.mil
(AK, AS, CA, GU, HI, ID, MP, MT, NV, OR, WA, JAPAN, KOREA)
- 2nd Brigade –
Required Waiver Documents
- Unredacted DD214 or separation orders
- Memo from applicant
- Explanation of waiver need + desired location
- 2 Reference letters
- Physical exam (CCF-211R) within last 12 months
- DA-style photo in ASU or professional attire
Pay & Compensation
Army JROTC cost-shares newly hired instructors under a 10-month (300-day) or 11-month (330-day) contract. Pay is based on the standardized JROTC Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS).
Administrative Requirements
- Future Instructors: Continuing Education
- Teacher Licensing Requirements
- JROTC Unit Management System (JUMS)
Access to these courses are granted once hired.
📥 Application & Interview
JQUIP Portal Access
Applicants must have a DMDC DS-Logon “Basic account” to use JQUIP. Register via the login page if needed.
Access the portal: https://jquip.usarmyjrotc.com
Note: Portal reopens August 1, 2025. Ensure your status reads “Application Submitted” to confirm completion.
Due to recent updates in medical requirements, please follow the steps below to bypass the system prompt for document uploads. Note: Height and weight standards must still be met.
1. Navigate to the Medical tab.
2. For Question 1, select “No”.
3. For Question 2, select “No”.
4. Under Physical Review, ensure all values are set to 1.
Upload Requirements
- Photograph: DA-style photo (can be taken with cell phone and uploaded as a pdf) in Army Service Uniform (4″x6″, ¾ body), taken within 1 year. Include name, rank, and date.
- Last 3 consecutive official evaluation reports (academic included). Upload as separate files. If missing, include MFR.
- Most recent Records Brief (ORB/ERB/Soldier Talent Profile)
- Retirement Orders, Separation Orders, DD 214 (Member 4 Copy)
- DA Form 5500 (Male) or
DA Form 5501 (Female) 🔗 — Body Fat Worksheet, dated within 6 months, CAN BE COMPLETED AT ANY ARMY RECRUITING STATION, DOCTORS OFFICE, OR UNIT - Official transcripts showing degree awarded, signed by registrar
- PHYSICAL -Physical forms are no longer necessary for your application submission. To proceed in JQUIP, please upload a blank document to bypass the prompt.:
-
VA RATING — Due to recent updates in medical requirements, please follow the steps below to bypass the system prompt for document uploads. Note: Height and weight standards must still be met.
1. Navigate to the Medical tab.
2. For Question 1, select “No”.
3. For Question 2, select “No”.
4. Under Physical Review, ensure all values are set to 1.
ARNG & USAR (Actively Serving)
-
- DA Form 5016 🔗 – Chronological Statement of Retirement Points (CAC login required)
- NGB Form 23A – dated within 90 days
- Letter of Recommendation from current Commander
Online Training
- Certificate from Good Teacher Ethics Training Course: access.willinteractive.com
Interview Process
- Applicants must complete an interview conducted by a certified interviewer after notification from Cadet Command.
- Applicant must be in Army Service Uniform.
Last updated: 4/10/25
🛡️ Background Checks & State Forms
Federal Requirements
Applicability
All individuals who regularly interact with children under 18 in Army-sponsored programs must undergo initial background checks and periodic re-verifications. This includes JROTC instructors and others expected to have regular contact with minors.
Important Notices
- DO NOT download or submit any forms until you receive a notification letter from the Chief, Instructor Management Division.
- Current JROTC instructors are not considered “new hires” but still require checks. Transfers do not exempt them.
Tier 1 Investigation Questions
Email: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-bca@army.mil
Download Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation Packet
Required Forms
Do not download the Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation Packet until instructed to do so by a Background Check Administrator.
- Alabama – Application to Review Criminal History
- Arkansas – ASP122 State Record Check Form
- Colorado – Certification and Authorization Form
- Delaware – Criminal History Record Check of a Minor
- Illinois – Fingerprint Card Requests
- Indiana – State Form
- Iowa – Request Form
- Kentucky – Request Form
- Michigan – Fingerprint Background Check Request (RI-030)
- Minnesota – Request Form
- Mississippi – Authorization Form
- New Hampshire – Request Form
- New Jersey – Criminal History Record Request (212B)
- New Mexico – Request Form
- New York – Identogo Cardscan Authorization
- Ohio – Request Form
- Rhode Island – Request Form
- South Dakota – Form 2015
- Tennessee – Fillable Request Form
- Texas – Request Form
- West Virginia – Request Forms
- West Virginia – WVSP 39
- West Virginia – Certification and Authorization
