Army JROTC

Cape High JROTC Cadet Ball a Wild Success (opens in new window/tab)

The Cape Henlopen High School JROTC program held its inaugural Cadet Ball March 8 in the hall of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, where cadets, instructors, school staff and esteemed guests gathered for a night of formalities and festivities.

Cape High JROTC celebrates Make a Difference Day all year (opens in new window/tab)

Cadets volunteer weekly to assist with community events

New Cape High JROTC Colonel to Lead Program (opens in new window/tab)

Dowgin succeeds Erale, who retired after 29 years

JROTC Instructors

Name	Phone Ext.	Room
Colonel Edward Dowgin	265225	E225
First Sergeant Philip Webb	265224	E224
Sergeant First Class Richard Hurt	265223	E223

Pathway Description

Successful completion of three years of JROTC satisfies graduation requirements and enables the student to enter the National Guard and Armed Forces with a two-rank increase and higher pay. Participation in the program exposes students to career and educational opportunities offered by the Armed Forces, the Federal Civil Service, Law Enforcement, and Community Services.

Army JROTC & Public Service Pathway

Leadership Education & Training 1 (LET 1)

This is the first of four levels of the JROTC that will focus on citizenship, communication skills, first aid, and leadership. It also includes career opportunity introductory classes for Law Enforcement, the Armed Forces, Community Services, Military Drill, Physical Fitness, as well as preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Career introductory classes are taught by representatives of Law Enforcement, the Armed Forces, and Community/Social Services in a structured environment with military customs, courtesies and traditions. Uniforms will be worn one day a week for the entire course. Extracurricular activities include the Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle Marksmanship Team, the Academic Competition Team, and the Raider Physical Fitness Training Team. Selected students will attend a local weekend leadership camp and a one week summer camp where they develop leadership and teamwork skills with other high school students in a military setting. Participation in after school voluntary community service activities is encouraged and the service hours are totaled for extra academic credit. In addition, the program enables qualified students to fully participate in the National Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl, and the Cyber-Patriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.

Leadership Education & Training 2 (LET 2)

Prerequisite: Completion of LET 1 with a grade of “C” or higher

This is the second of four levels of the JROTC that focuses on citizenship, military history, communication skills, first aid, leadership, bullying, drug abuse prevention, sexual harassment/assault prevention, geography, military land navigation, and career opportunities. Orientation classes for Law Enforcement, the Armed Forces, and Community/Social Services are conducted by a representative of local organizations. The focus will be on similar subjects from LET 1 only in greater depth. Uniforms will be worn one day a week for the entire course and is required in this level of JROTC. Beginning at this level, responsibilities for selected students in the JROTC battalion will increase during the course of the LET level. Participation in extracurricular activities with selected public service agencies (Delaware State Police Explorers, Junior Firefighters, unit involved in a Community-wide Service Learning, etc.) is encouraged. Extracurricular activities include the Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle Marksmanship Team, Academic Competition Team, and the Raider Physical Fitness Training Team. Selected students will attend a local weekend leadership camp and a one-week summer camp where they develop leadership and teamwork skills with other high school students in a military setting. Participation in after-school voluntary community service activities is encouraged and the service hours are totaled for extra academic credit.

Leadership Education & Training 3 (LET 3)

Prerequisite: Completion of LET 2 with a grade of “B” or higher

This is the third level of JROTC. The course is focused on leadership assessment techniques, problem-solving, peer counseling, critical thinking, and preparation for CPR certification. This course also includes the National Endowment for Financial Education, career goal setting, cadet teaching of basic leadership skills, military drill, military history, rifle marksmanship, development of professional resumes & portfolios, physical fitness, and the missions and organization of the Department of Defense. Selected students, at this level, are evaluated in leadership positions as part of the Leadership Assessment Program. Participation in a Cooperative Work Program in a selected career path with Law Enforcement, the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, and Community/Social Service Agencies (Delaware State Police Explorers, Junior Firefighters, Fort Miles Historical Foundation, etc.) is encouraged of all LET 3 students. Extracurricular activities include Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle Marksmanship Team, and the Raider Physical Fitness Training Team. Selected students will attend a local weekend leadership camp and a one-week summer camp where they develop leadership and teamwork skills with other high school students in a military setting. Participation in after-school voluntary community service activities is encouraged and the service hours are totaled for extra academic credit.

Leadership Education & Training 4 (LET 4)

Prerequisite: Completion of LET 3 with a grade of “B” or higher

Entry into this course is the fourth and final level of JROTC and requires the authorization of the instructor. It is conducted in a direct study format under the direction of the Senior Army Instructor. The focus of the course is the practical application of leadership principles and techniques in both a classroom and a leadership lab environment. Students will hold leadership positions as classroom aides in a LET 2 class or as members of the office staff. Students will conduct classes in leadership, first aid, drill, military history, cadet challenge, communication, organization of Department of Defense, and other areas of LET 2 and 3 subject content. Performance will be assessed through uniform inspections, leading subordinate cadets, and the Leadership Assessment Program.

JROTC Advanced Leadership 2A

Prerequisite: Completion of LET 1 with an overall “A+” grade.

Entry into this advanced leadership level of JROTC, requires authorization of the Senior Army Instructor and the Chair of the Social Studies Department. To qualify for this level the student must have an A+ in LET 1, an overall grade of a B+ in academic courses, and attend at least one leadership weekend or one JROTC summer camp. It is conducted in a direct study format under the direction of the Senior Army Instructor.

JROTC Advanced Leadership 3A

Prerequisite: Completion of LET 2 with an overall “A+” grade. Requires authorization of the Senior Army Instructor.

To qualify for this level, the student must have an A+ in LET 2, an overall grade of a B+ in academic courses, and attend at least one leadership weekend or one JROTC summer camp. It is conducted in a direct study format under the direction of the Senior Army Instructor. The focus of the course is the practical application of leadership principles and the techniques in both a classroom and a leadership lab environment. Students will hold leadership positions as classroom aides in a LET 1, 2, or 3 class or as primary members of the Office Staff. Students will conduct classes in leadership, first aid, drill, military history, cadet challenge, communication, organization of Department of Defense, and other areas of LET 3 and 4 subject content. Performance will be assessed through uniform inspections, leading subordinate cadets, and the Leadership Assessment Program.

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