All the acronyms
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If you are new to JROTC, then you will probably hear people spouting out all these weird acronyms and words. You make even ask people to repeat themselves in the hopes that hearing it a second time will help. It doesn't. However, here is the code:
PV or PVHS- Pine View High School
CCHS- Crimson Cliffs High School
HHS- Hurricane High School
AF- Air Force
JROTC- Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Cadre- JROTC Instructors
Boosters- Parents/Loved Ones of Cadets
CIA- Curriculum in Action
LDR- Leadership Development Requirements (See more below)
CIC- Cadet in Charge
ROE's- Rules of Engagement
Red Lines- Lines that do not get crossed at ROTC events. If crossed, parents will come pick up cadet.
Battle Buddies- No cadet goes anywhere by themselves. They will always have a buddy with them. Battle buddies must be of the opposite gender, and they may not be dating.
O-Course- Obstacle Course
Devil Pups- Mini Marine Corps-Like Bootcamp
ABU's- Airman Battle Uniform (camos- earned at summer camp or alternative routes)
Class A- Tie and Coat
Class B- Tie, No Coat
Class C- No Tie and No Coat
Flights- Group of Cadets
PT/Winter PT Apparel- Physical Training Uniform
PDP- Player Development Pathway (the email fundraiser)
PT- Physical Training
OPM- Objective Performance Measurement (the "whole" person concept) used to evaluate and rank cadets.
LDR's (Extra Curricular Activities) in the ROTC Program
Marksmanship- Develop cadets who possess qualities of control, discipline, concentration, and extreme precision when using firearms.
Drones- To be the best JROTC Drones team in competition that excels in the operation of drones.
CyberPatriot- Develop cadets who can solve any software-based problem as well as improve their critical & logical thinking skills.
JLAB- To develop highly educated cadets, prepared for high performance on the ACT/SAT test.
APT- Creating cadets that are exceptional presenters and communicators that are well-versed in current sensitive topics that affect the modern youth.
PT- To have all cadets in the team improve their PFT score by the end of the year. To grow the confidence in the cadets so they will strive in competitions. Build teamwork and leadership abilities in each cadet.
Color Guard- Develop cadets dedicated and skilled in the completion of Color Guard events and ceremonies who show traits of responsibility, professionalism, and teamwork.
Drill- Develop cadets who are disciplined, knowledgeable, selfless within their teams, and able to be leaders as well as followers.