U.S. ARMY S.T.A.R CLUB
PROGRAM
“Leadership in Action”
Leadership and Character
Development Program for High School
Students
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PURPOSE
To provide an overview of the US Army S.T.A.R. Club Program—a
partnership with local high schools providing students leadership and
character development.
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AGENDA
 Concept
 Objectives
 Organization
 Program Implementation
 Questions / Discussion
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CONCEPT
S.T.A.R. is a partnership between the high school and
the US Army created to leverage the expertise and
resources of local US Army Soldiers to help students
develop skills that will enable and encourage them to
take active roles in their own life, within their families,
their school and community, with the ultimate goal of
graduating high school and creating enriching
postsecondary options.
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CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Modeled after JROTC, S.T.A.R. Club participation facilitates life skills,
leadership and responsible citizenship
 School Sanctioned Club
 Army Administers Club Program
 Student-Led Organization
 Employs the Army’s Values-based leadership doctrine
as foundation:
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Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
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CONCEPT (Cont’d)
 Army provides program of instruction
 Soldiers provide structure, supervision and
mentorship
 Faculty Advisor (educator) within the school provides
school point of contact and club oversight
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CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Sample Topics Include (Non-Military):
 Time Management
 Physical Fitness & Nutrition
 Study Skills & Strategies
 First Aid
 Values-Based Leadership
 Assertiveness Skills
 Conflict Resolution
 Public Speaking
 Problem Solving
 Goal Setting
 Decision Making
 Team Building
 Personal Finance
 Disaster Preparedness
 Career Exploration
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CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Military-Related Topics Include:
 History of the Army
 Phonetic Alphabet
 Army Values
 Military Customs / Courtesy
 Military Time (24-hr clock)
 Physical Fitness Test
 Drill and Ceremony
 Land Navigation/Orienteering
 Military Rank Structure
 West Point & ROTC Programs
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CONCEPT (Cont’d)
Additional Club Activities:
 Community Service Project
 Leadership Counseling
 Field Trips
 Awards Banquet
 Weekly Meetings
 Physical Fitness
 Fundraisers
 Seminars
 Public Speaking
 Sporting event participation
 Drill & Ceremony Competition
 Movie days
 Leadership Reaction Courses
 Military History, Current Events
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ARMY PROVIDED CLUB RESOURCES
 Soldier involvement / mentorship
 Color/Honor Guard Equipment
 Curriculum Support
 Student Recognition Items
 March2Success (on-line tutoring)
 Boost-Up (Dropout Prevention)
 ASVAB (Career Exploration)
 Guest Speakers
 Army-Sponsored Internships
 Army-Sponsored Competitions
 Club Member Apparel (Tee Shirts)
 Army sponsorship of school events
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SCHOOL PROVIDED RESOURCES
WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM SCHOOLS:
 Faculty Advisor
 Meeting Location
 Faculty/School Recognition/Support
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WHAT S.T.A.R. DOES NOT PROVIDE
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
 Require a service obligation
 Recruit for the Armed Forces
 Conduct Combat Skills Training
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CLUB ELIGIBILITY
Any student with a commitment to academic excellence, willingness to do
their best, and desire to be a part of a team can participate in the S.T.A.R.
Club.
Continued eligibility is based on the minimum standards established by the
school governing participation in other school extra and co-curricular
activities.
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S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Battalion Commander
Senior
Club Vote & Teacher approved
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Battalion Executive Officer
Junior or Senior
Manage Staff, Plan Bn Staff Meetings, Assist Bn Cdr
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Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Facilitates NCO communication
Organizes formations
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S1 - Personnel Officer
Junior or Senior
Maintains Roster
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S2 - Intelligence Officer
Junior or Senior
Researches future events
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S3 - Operations Officer
Junior or Senior
Plans events
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S4 - Logistics Officer
Junior or Senior
Coordinates assets
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S5 - Public Affairs
Junior or Senior
Publishes written media
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S6 - Automation Officer
Junior or Senior
Posts to usarmyclub.com
Captain
Captain
Major
Captain
Captain
Captain
Maintains
financial
status
Updates Bn
XO on
student club
eligibility and
academic
standing
Maintains
Club Training
Calendar
Coordinates
for uniform
issue (Tshirts)
Responsible
for flyers,
club
announceme
nts,
maintaining
club
letterhead,
posters, etc.
Maintains
website
updates
Keeps
minutes or
log of
meeting
Plans future
events based
on Club vote
Coordinates
staff for
operational
meetings.
Assists S3 in
obtaining
materials for
club events
Maintains
historical
record,
photos,
newspaper
articles, etc.
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Directs First Sergeants
Assists Battalion
Commander
(Same functions as
JROTC Template)
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S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Company Commander
Junior or Senior
Club Vote & Teacher approved
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Platoon Leader
Any year group
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Executive Officer
Junior or Senior
Assists Co Cdr
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Platoon Sergeant
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Squad Leader
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Squad Leader
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Squad Leader
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Team Leader
(Same functions as
JROTC Template)
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First Sergeant
Senior NCO Communications
Executes orders of Co Cdr
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BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
S.T.A.R. PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH
Army mentors build on existing values and instill qualities that will help
make a young person a strong and successful individual for life.
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Leadership skills
 Self-confidence
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Discipline
 Teamwork
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Problem solving
 Self-respect
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Personal pride
 Professionalism
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Responsibility
 Time management
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“TACTICAL” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL
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Student Engagement & Sense of “Belonging”
Student Leadership
Community Involvement
Tutor Program
Student Mentorship Program
Increases level of individual physical fitness
Improves daily student attendance
Encourages pursuing postsecondary education
Career Exploration
Networking opportunities
S.T.E.M. related paid internship opportunities
Encourages teamwork and teambuilding
Senior Project Credit (School approved)
Source of additional manpower for special events
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“STRATEGIC” BENEFITS TO SCHOOL
 Increase Retention
 Raise Test Scores
 Lower Drop Out Rates
 Increase Graduation Rates
 Meet Graduation Timelines
 Save Money / Maximize Budget
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IMPLEMENTATION
 Administration presentation
 School Board presentation & approval
 Student Interest Survey
 Military Liaison & Faculty Advisor meeting
 Develop Your HS US Army S.T.A.R. Club template
 First Club meeting to establish leadership
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QUESTIONS/DISCUSSIONS
&
NEXT STEPS
Name
Company Commander
Phone
Email
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Name
Education Services Specialist
Phone
Email