Getting Started

Welcome to Army JROTC! This section outlines the steps for new instructors, including certification timelines, required documentation, and interview procedures. Applicants must submit:

  • DA-style photo in Army Service Uniform
  • DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy)
  • Physical exam (DD Forms 2808 and 2807-1 or CCF 211-R)
  • Official transcripts showing degree awarded
  • Body Fat Worksheet (DA Form 5500/5501 if applicable)
  • Letter of recommendation from current commander
  • Ethics training certificate from Will Interactive

Applicants must complete an interview conducted by certified personnel after receiving notification from Cadet Command.

Accreditation

JROTC is accredited by Cognia and scored 368 out of 400 on the Index of Education Quality. The JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA) is governed by USACC Regulation 145-8-3. Key updates include:

  • Drill, In-Ranks, and Color Guard each worth 15 points
  • CI and Service Learning briefings limited to 30 minutes
  • Digital portfolios recommended with privacy statements
  • Highest unit designation changed to HUD (gold star)
  • Second highest designation changed to Proficient

NOCTI CTE Blueprint Information

Army JROTC aligns with Career & Technical Education (CTE) standards through NOCTI credentialing. Available downloads:

  • NOCTI Credential Overview
  • JROTC-NOCTI Certification At-A-Glance
  • NOCTI Partner Credential Blueprint

Instructor Distance Learning

Instructors must complete annual ethics training via Will Interactive's "The Good Teacher." Use Mozilla or Chrome for best access. Save and print your certificate for your portfolio.

Training link: The Good Teacher Ethics Training

Education Technology

The Curriculum Management System (CMS) includes CMv3 and SMARTCadet platforms. It provides centralized access to:

  • Lesson Plans
  • Student Learning Plans
  • Performance Assessment Tasks
  • Unit/LET e-textbooks
  • Cadet Notebooks

CMv3 Help Video Tutorials

This video tutorial series covers CMv3 setup and usage:

  • Module 1: Account setup, curriculum plan, and roster
  • Module 2: Response devices and cadet assignments
  • Module 3: Home screens and presentations
  • Module 4: Giving assessments
  • Module 5: Creating custom questions
  • Module 6: Presentation creation and media integration
  • Module 7: Reports and data tracking
  • Module 8: SMARTCadet overview

Support: support@jrotc.education

Textbooks

Digital CMv3 textbooks and notebooks are available in SMARTCadet under Global Resources. Instructors and Cadets can download them from:

  • SMARTCadet > Lesson Resources > Global Resources
  • CMv3 > Global Resources > Instructor Materials

Hard copies can be ordered for free from the Government Publishing Office (GPO). Instructions are located in SMARTCadet and CMv3 under "Procedures to Order CMv3 Hard Copy Books."

Instructor Survey

Instructors are encouraged to complete the annual feedback survey hosted by AdvancED. The survey informs program improvements and leadership decisions. It reopens mid-September each year.

Survey link: Instructor Survey Portal

JROTC Curriculum Guide

This downloadable guide includes:

  • LET 1–4 course outlines and competencies
  • Optional credit courses: Geography, Health, PE, Civics
  • Online resources: CERT, Conover, March2Success, Medal of Honor, V-NEP, Cyber Innovation Center
  • Approved electives and instructional time allocations
  • Course outcome summaries and assessment frameworks