Eisenhower High School AJROTC 2026-2027 Course Syllabus Flashcards

Vocabulary and key requirements from the 2026-2027 Army JROTC syllabus at Eisenhower High School.

JROTC Mission

To motivate young people to be better citizens.

1916

The year the Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program began.

Military Service Obligation (MSO)

There is absolutely NO obligation to join the military to participate in JROTC.

Army Cadet Service Uniform Day

The day the uniform is worn weekly, which is Wednesdays.

Classroom Performance System (CPS)

An interactive technology used in the classroom to complete summative and formative assessments.

Uniform Inspection Points

The maximum amount a cadet may earn during inspections, which is $200$ points.

Headband Width

A hair ornament that should not be wider than $1 \frac{1}{2}$ inches.

Acrylic Nail Extension Limit

Must not extend more than $\frac{1}{2}$ inch from the tip of the finger.

Sideburns Standard

Must be neatly trimmed and not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening.

Extracurricular GPA Requirement

The requirement of maintaining a $2.0$ grade point average to be on an Eagle’s Battalion team.

Community Service Ribbon Requirement

A minimum of $10$ hours of community service.

Service Learning Ribbon Requirement

A minimum of $04$ hours of Service Learning.

Physical Training (PT) Schedule

Conducted weekly on Fridays.

Late Assignment Grade Cap

The highest grade a cadet may earn for late assignments or exams is $80$%.

Uniform Inspection Grade Weight

The percentage of the final grade attributed to uniform inspections, which is $30$%.

Cadet Challenge Grade Weight

The percentage of the final grade attributed to the Cadet Challenge, which is $5$%.

Four Phase Lesson Plan

The structure for all lessons consisting of: Inquire, Gather, Process, and Apply.

Inquire Phase

The first phase of a lesson plan asking: What do you already know or don’t know about the subject?

Gather Phase

The second phase of a lesson plan involving a discussion on what you need to know about the lesson.

Process Phase

The third phase of a lesson plan discussing how to use the new skill and practice applying it.

Apply Phase

The final phase of a lesson plan regarding how to incorporate new info into daily life or with other learned skills.

Eagles Battalion

The name of the Eisenhower High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AJROTC) unit.