JROTC Mission is "To Motivate Young People To Be Better Citizens." 

JROTC History Timeline

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) 

• One of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world.

• National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions.

• In 1964, the Vitalization Act opened JROTC up to the other services replaced most of the active duty instructors with retirees.

• JROTC salary is cost-shared between the U.S. Army and the school

Congressionally mandated by Title 10 United States Code, Section 2031Each military service sponsoring a JROTC program is designed to “instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” 

  Nixa High School JROTC 

• Established in 1996 as part of an expansion initiative approved by the U.S. Congress

• Highly regarded JROTC program throughout the Southwest Missouri area

• Designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction program for the past 22 years

• Supports multiple co-curricular competitive and non-competitive teams

  Co-Curricular activities 

• Drill Team

• Color Guard

• Raider Team

• Air Rifle Marksmanship Team

• CyberPatriot

• VEX Robotics

• Academic Team

• Leadership Team

• Orienteering/Land Navigation

• Staff Rides

• JROTC Olympics

• Community Events

• JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)