Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)

JROTC and NDCC Program Application Information for Schools

Schools seeking to host a JROTC or National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) program may apply. 

To review the requirements and application process of each individual branch of military service, review the following links:

• Army
  • How to establish a program brochure [PDF]
  • JROTC program guide for administrators [PDF]
  • “The Power of U. S. Army Junior ROTC” brochure [PDF]
• Navy
• Marines
• Coast Guard
• Air Force

JROTC Raiders Challenge Highlights

As part of our Keeping ConnectED video series, we featured various JROTC programs competing in a Raiders Challenge. These students receive real-world skills that can be applied to several career fields as a result of their participation in JROTC.

JROTC Instructor Requirements for Veterans

Veterans interested in becoming JROTC instructors may find general information on the United States Department of Defense website. Instructor candidates must pass required background checks, provide a JROTC Instructor Certification awarded by a branch of the United States military, and receive an appropriate recommendation from the employing county superintendent on application Form 38.

WV Schools with JROTC programs

The following West Virginia schools have JROTC programs as of 1/23/2025. Each school’s JROTC program is specific to an individual branch of the United States Armed Forces (e.g., Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, or the Coast Guard). For complete details, please contact schools directly.