| Q: |
Is
a JROTC cadet obligated to any kind of military service after graduation
from school? |
| A:
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No.
A lot of cadets never pursue a career in the military. |
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| Q: |
If
a person is a member of an Army JROTC program, can they still join a different
military branch? |
| A: |
Yes.
A cadet may still join the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
if they so choose. The JROTC program at Heide Trask emphasizes the Army,
but there are many opportunities to learn about the other branches of the
military. |
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| Q: |
Does
a cadet have to pay for his/her uniform? |
| A: |
No,
uniforms are loaned to Cadets for the school year. If a cadet loses or destroys
an issued item, they have to pay for it. |
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| Q: |
Does
JROTC cost anything? |
| A: |
No,
the program is funded by the Army and the School District. There is an admission
charge for some extracurricular activities, and sometimes Cadets have to
pay for meals or snacks on field trips, but the course itself is free. For
extracurricular activities, such as the Rifle Team and Drill Team, we provide
all the equipment that is needed at no cost to Cadets.
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