Battalion Commander in Army JROTC here: Another tip I would give that I feel is often overlooked or assumed is to be confident. Be confident in what you know, don't be cocky, be confident. One of her tips was to know your knowledge, and it's a really great tip. If you know your knowledge, you'll notice you have a LOT more confidence, you won't wanna stick out from the others if you don't know your knowledge, simply because you don't want the embarrassment of being asked something and you not knowing it. I've seen this all too many times, I'm going into my senior year as BC but was a Company Commander last year and noticed it, even with my fellow commanders. If you believe you can get by and be a leader without knowing general information and kind of "slide into the position" quietly, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, it won't work. Not only will you be asked as the leader anyway, but you can't expect to correct someone if you don't know it as well. I remember as a sophomore, I was being inspected and had made a slight mistake on my uniform. The person inspecting me was the CSM of the unit, after inspection, I noticed that his uniform was jacked up. I had this confirmed with my SAI, instead of saying something to him directly, I told my SAI. I won't lie, this was because of 2 reasons. 1. I was scared to be disrespectful. 2. I wasn't completely sure if I was in the right or not. It's okay to respectfully tell a leader "Hey, I think your star is misplaced a little." It doesn't matter the position, as long as you're respectful about it. (Side note: If you can respectfully correct them in a more private area, that's always best. You're trying to help them. Not embarrass them.) I'd like to really reiterate that you shouldn't be cocky, because if you are, then slowly you'll be known as the person they don't want to approach. I just sat here for 15 minutes typing this, please let me know if you got something out of it, and thanks for reading, I hope you learned something!
Hi! I’m a freshman, got my schedule and I’m in JROTC this year and I’m already so nervous about going into high school and I really want to be successful in JROTC so I’m working on getting stronger, overall healthier for the new school year. Really hope this helps me out, thank you!
Hey! I am part of the Army JROTC and currently a LET 2. Any tips on how I can reach all the way to the Big 3? PS: I am a Corporal (CPL). Plan on becoming a Cadet Sergeant next promo board. :)
Hi! That’s great you’re in AJROTC! My tips are: Go out of your way to show your dedication and respect to the unit. Be confident but not cocky. Get really involved and take on leadership roles if you can. Best of luck to you!
Wish I found this when joining JROTC not ROTC but some good tips. Definitely would include include volunteering or even just offering help when not asked. Got my first leadership position 2 months after I asked about wanting/tips for a leadership position as a LET 1 (Army).
Im in my 3rd year, and i just wanna vent a bit of my frustration with people that understand, so i was one of the top sophmores at my old school and i was selected to be the cmc my jr year but because of my move i was unable to take the position and now i live in an entirely new state and i dont even know if ill get a staff position on their chain of command before i graduate
Battalion Commander in Army JROTC here:
Another tip I would give that I feel is often overlooked or assumed is to be confident. Be confident in what you know, don't be cocky, be confident. One of her tips was to know your knowledge, and it's a really great tip. If you know your knowledge, you'll notice you have a LOT more confidence, you won't wanna stick out from the others if you don't know your knowledge, simply because you don't want the embarrassment of being asked something and you not knowing it. I've seen this all too many times, I'm going into my senior year as BC but was a Company Commander last year and noticed it, even with my fellow commanders.
If you believe you can get by and be a leader without knowing general information and kind of "slide into the position" quietly, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, it won't work. Not only will you be asked as the leader anyway, but you can't expect to correct someone if you don't know it as well. I remember as a sophomore, I was being inspected and had made a slight mistake on my uniform. The person inspecting me was the CSM of the unit, after inspection, I noticed that his uniform was jacked up. I had this confirmed with my SAI, instead of saying something to him directly, I told my SAI. I won't lie, this was because of 2 reasons. 1. I was scared to be disrespectful. 2. I wasn't completely sure if I was in the right or not. It's okay to respectfully tell a leader "Hey, I think your star is misplaced a little." It doesn't matter the position, as long as you're respectful about it. (Side note: If you can respectfully correct them in a more private area, that's always best. You're trying to help them. Not embarrass them.)
I'd like to really reiterate that you shouldn't be cocky, because if you are, then slowly you'll be known as the person they don't want to approach.
I just sat here for 15 minutes typing this, please let me know if you got something out of it, and thanks for reading, I hope you learned something!
Hi! I’m a freshman, got my schedule and I’m in JROTC this year and I’m already so nervous about going into high school and I really want to be successful in JROTC so I’m working on getting stronger, overall healthier for the new school year. Really hope this helps me out, thank you!
How was it? Or how is it going? Any tips?
Hey yeah I’m about to start high school (freshman) and I’ll be in jrotc how was it!
I started it and omg it’s my favorite class I haven’t gotten far. But I LOVE IT
I am a United states NJROTC cadet, highly motivated, highly dedicated, for God, Country, and the Corp OORAH
Hey! I am part of the Army JROTC and currently a LET 2. Any tips on how I can reach all the way to the Big 3? PS: I am a Corporal (CPL). Plan on becoming a Cadet Sergeant next promo board. :)
Hi! That’s great you’re in AJROTC! My tips are: Go out of your way to show your dedication and respect to the unit. Be confident but not cocky. Get really involved and take on leadership roles if you can. Best of luck to you!
Thanks! I just started my 1st year and planning to do all 4 years
You got this!
Wish I found this when joining JROTC not ROTC but some good tips. Definitely would include include volunteering or even just offering help when not asked. Got my first leadership position 2 months after I asked about wanting/tips for a leadership position as a LET 1 (Army).
I was in the Army JROTC back in 2002
Im in my 3rd year, and i just wanna vent a bit of my frustration with people that understand, so i was one of the top sophmores at my old school and i was selected to be the cmc my jr year but because of my move i was unable to take the position and now i live in an entirely new state and i dont even know if ill get a staff position on their chain of command before i graduate
Stay Active!!!!
Hey I'm currently the Battalion xo and im in the AJROTC.
Hey Isaac! So cool you are the Battalion XO! Do you plan to do AROTC in college?