The NROTC at the University of Arizona trains future officers for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Its aim is to develop cadets for careers as midshipmen and commissioned officers. This NROTC unit enrolls more than 160 students, including students from high schools throughout the country. The program also enrolls sailors and Marines who are currently on active duty. NROTC emphasizes academics, leadership skills and physical training to groom cadets for the challenging military situations.
NROTC Unit
University of Arizona
1042 E. South Campus Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-621-1281
web.arizona.edu/~nrotc
Cactus High School in Glendale has an Air Force Junior ROTC unit aimed toward helping students get college scholarships and providing a basic introduction to military service. The program emphasizes community service goals, such as supporting veterans and community clean-up projects. Students who participate in the two-year program are required to take related academic courses, including military history and the physics related to aircraft and military equipment.
JROTC
Cactus High School
6330 West Greenway Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306-3204
623-412-5000
az791.tripod.com/mission
Catalina High Magnet School in Tucson has an Air Force JROTC two-year program that focuses on self-discipline and teamwork and gives students a competitive edge for college scholarships. Students who complete the program earn a JROTC Training Certificate. With the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor's endorsement, they start at Grade Two if enlisting with the Air Force, Army or Navy. Students who plan to attend college can enroll in the Air Force Senior ROTC and are eligible for university course credits.
Catalina High Magnet School AFJROTC
3645 E. Pima Ave.
Tucson, AZ 87516
edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/AFJROTC
Apollo High School in Glendale has a four-year Junior Naval Science (NJROTC) program that focuses on developing leadership skills. The program emphasizes civic responsibility, self-reliance, self-discipline, teamwork and physical fitness. Students visit military installations, participate in field/drill meets, hikes and overnight wilderness trips and community service. Students receive elective credit, and the Nave provides all uniforms, books and program equipment.
Apollo High School
8045 N 47th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
623-435-6300
apollo.guhsdaz.org/academics/njrotc