History of
US Army JROTC

Congress established the JROTC program with the National Defense Act in 1916. JROTC's consistent value to the American school system prompted Congress to expand the program in 1964, requiring each of the military services to operate JROTC units.

JROTC units are supported through a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army and the host high schools in the United States, its territories, and military communities around the world.