George Rogers Clark High School
JROTC Department
2745 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391-2398
859-744-6111
Department of Leadership Instruction
Leadership, Education, & Training (LET) 3.0 Syllabus
Course: LET 3.0 – Leadership Theory & Application, Citizenship in American
History & Government, and Foundations for Success
Academic Term: Fall/Spring 2015-2016 (Periods 1st & 6th)
Instructor: Colonel (Retired) David R. Alexander
david.alexander@clark.kyschools.us
Grade Levels: 11
Prerequisites: LET 2 with a minimum of a “C” or better in good standing.
Course Overview: The JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) program is
hereafter referred to as simply the JROTC program. It is designed to teach high school
students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal
responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment while instilling in them self-esteem,
teamwork, and self-discipline. The program’s focus is reflected in its mission statement,
“To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens.” It prepares high school students
for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities,
and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting
graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that
will benefit the student, community, and nation. Cadet success is the main goal of all
JROTC learning experiences. The JROTC curriculum is based on the principles of
performance-based, learner-centered education. As a result, cadets:
 Learn skills they can use.
 Know the performance expectations up front.
 Engage as active partners in the learning process.
 Document accomplishments and competence.
 Learn how to learn.
JROTC Core Abilities:
The JROTC Core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for
success in all career and life roles. They are drawn from the over-all goals and values
that drive the JROTC program. Core abilities are not learned in one lesson or LET, but
rather they are linked to lesson competencies in order to integrate or thread them
throughout the JROTC curriculum:
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1. Build your capacity for life-long learning.
2. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
3. Take responsibility for your actions and choices.
4. Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the
world.
5. Treat self and others with respect.
6. Apply critical thinking techniques.
Course Description: This Leadership Education and Training (LET) course is the third
(3rd) course of JROTC. This course includes classroom instruction and leadership
opportunities expanding on the skills taught in LET 1 - 2. This course places students in
company-level leadership positions with direct responsibility for leading, motivating and
instructing others, to include drill and ceremony and an emphasis on physical fitness
through healthy individual and group competition. Instruction includes leadership theory
and application, citizenship in American history and government, presentation and
writing skills, managing conflict, planning skills, social responsibility, and career
planning. Students extend their knowledge of citizenship by examining the Constitution
and its origins, the Bill of Rights, the American electoral system, and the branches of
government. The performance standards in this course are based on the performance
standards identified in the curriculum for the US Army JROTC. Cadet must wear the
uniform once weekly for a grade and take notes during class (which will be part of the
participation grade).
Textbooks:
 JROTC LET 3 Student Core Text.
 JROTC LET 3 Core Materials Student Handouts.
 JROTC Cadet Reference Manuel 4th Edition.
 Citizenship in American History and Government (Unit 6), 2nd Custom Edition.
Supplementary Reading:
 Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0 Command & Control of Army Forces.
 Army Field Manual (FM) 6-22 Army Leadership.
 Army Field Manual (FM) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies.
 Army Field Manual (FM) 21-20; Physical Fitness Training (old version).
 Army Training Circular (TC) 3-22.20; Army Physical Readiness
Training (new).
 GRC HS JROTC Regimental SOP.
Grading: Students will receive letter grades according to the GRC grading scale within
the following percentages (see attached points breakdown):
a.
b.
c.
d.
Uniform and Inspections (50%).
Exams (Mid-Term & Final) , quizzes, practical exercises or presentations (25%).
Classroom, note taking, and event participation (25%).
Extra Credit may be made available to students who request it.
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Expectations: See GRC JROTC SAI Expectations Handout. Students accepted into
the LET 3 curriculum must demonstrate high standards of appearance, discipline, and
leadership. Students entering their 3rd year of JROTC are expected to serve as role
models and mentors for underclass cadets (LET 1/2). Cadets who abuse their positions
of responsibility will be subject to demotion, reassignment of duties, and potential
dismissal from the program.
Cadet Responsibility: It is your responsibility to turn in all assignments on time. You
will be penalized -5 points of a grade for every class period an assignment is late. It is
also your responsibility to make-up missed assigned readings and uniform inspections.
You are expected to read all assigned material and take notes during class.
Additionally, if you absolutely fail or refuse to turn-in an assignment or never present a
required briefing/presentation, you will also be docked points from your Classroom
Participation grade.
Uniforms: All LET 3 cadets will be issued a Class A uniform with black jackets for
regular wear. Cadets will be expected to wear their uniform with precision and a
sharpness that distinguishes them and sets the example for the Regiment. Select
Cadets may also be issued the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with boots.
Uniform Day: Each Friday JROTC cadets will wear the prescribed uniform to school.
The uniform will be worn correctly and with pride all day long, without exception.
Uniform inspections and general Cadet knowledge make up 50% of your grade! Failure
to wear the uniform or wearing it incorrectly will result in a failing grade. See SOP.
Physical Training (PT) Day: Each Monday JROTC cadets will participate in physical
fitness related training to include intramural-type sports. Cadets should wear clothes
and shoes suitable for these type activities. Each cadet must have a physical fitness
authorization form on file before they will be allowed to participate in PT. PT is a
required part of the curriculum; therefore, students who do not participate in PT will
receive NO participation points for the grading period. All Cadets will take the Cadet
Challenge and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and the ultimate goal is to pass
and strive to improve in all aspects of physical fitness and wellness.
Extracurricular Activities: The GRC JROTC sponsors the cadet Regimental Club
(which includes all competitive teams). Participation in the Regimental Club is
voluntary. The club meets after school each Tue-Wed-Thur for 2 hours, from 3:45 to
5:30 p.m. Cadets who participate in the Regimental Club earn points towards the Order
of the Long Knife; the Regiment’s most prestigious award. Requirements for achieving
induction into the order are specified in the Regimental SOP. Annual induction occurs
during the Military Ball.
Expected 4-Yr Program Outcomes:
1. Maximize potential for success through learning and self-management.
2. Develop leadership skills.
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3. Incorporate principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and
decisions.
4. Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community.
5. Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness.
6. Correlate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of U.S.
government.
7. Relate events in U.S. history to choices and responsibilities Americans have
today.
8. Characterize the role of the military and other national service organizations in
building a democracy and maintaining peace in a democratic society.
LET- 3 COURSE OUTLINE
FALL SEMESTER:
Unit 1 - Citizenship in Action
Chapter 1 – Foundations of Army JROTC & Getting Involved
Lesson 9: Basic Command and Staff Principles
Unit 2 - Leadership Theory and Application
Chapter 4 - Leadership Strategies
Lesson 1: Celebrating Differences - Culture and Individual Diversity
(Army Equal Opportunity – EO & POSH)
Lesson 2: Performance Indicators (& Army Counseling)
Lesson 3: Negotiating
Lesson 4: Decision Making and Problem Solving
Lesson 5: Leading Meetings (E)
Chapter 5 - Leading Others
Lesson 1: Platoon Drill
Lesson 2: Taking Charge--Knowing Your Responsibilities as a Leader
Lesson 3: Company Formations & Movement (E)
Unit 6 – Citizenship in American History & Government (+ Current Events)
Chapter 3 – Creating the Constitution
Lesson 1: Articles of Confederation 1781
Lesson 2: Creating our Constitution
Lesson 3: Balancing Power
Lesson 4: The Debate over the Constitution (E)
Chapter 4 – Shaping American Institutions and Practices (E)
Lesson 1: Constitution Used to Organize New Government (E)
Lesson 2: Bill of Rights (E)
Lesson 3: Rise of Political Parties (E)
Lesson 4: Judicial Review (E) & (The U.S. Supreme Court)
Lesson 5: Division of Power (E)
US & Kentucky Legislature (Congress) & Introduction to ROTC at the College-level
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SPRING SEMESTER:
Unit 3 - Foundations for Success
Chapter 6 - Presenting Skills
Lesson 1: Becoming a Better Writer (+ Army Briefings & Army Writing Style)
Lesson 2: Creating Better Speeches
Lesson 3: Becoming a Better Speaker
Chapter 7 - Managing Conflict
Lesson 1: Managing Anger [Emotional Intelligence Program]
Lesson 2: Conflict Resolution and Diversity [Hate Comes Home]
Lesson 3: Conflict Mediation
Lesson 4: Violence Prevention [Violence Prevention Profiler]
Chapter 9 - Career Planning
Lesson 1: Career Exploration Strategy (+ “Living on your Own”)
Lesson 2: Career Development Portfolio (+ Resume)
Lesson 3: Military Career Opportunities (+ Joining the Military)
Lesson 4: College Preparation (+ College Costs Briefing @ UK, EKU, &
MSU)
Chapter 10 - Planning Skills and Social Responsibility
Lesson 1: Making the Right Choices
Lesson 2: Goals and Goal Setting
Lesson 3: Time Management
Lesson 4: Cadet Etiquette Guide
Unit 6 – Citizenship in American History & Government (+ Current Events)
Chapter 6 – The Bill of Rights
Lesson 1: 1st Amendment & Freedom of Religion (E)
Lesson 2: 1st Amendment & Freedom of Expression (E)
Lesson 3: 1st Amendment & Freedom of Assembly (E)
Lesson 4: Procedural Due Process (E)
Lesson 5: Protection Against Unreasonable Law Enforcement (E)
Chapter 5 – Bill of Rights Developed and Expanded (E)
Lesson 1: Constitutional Issues & Civil War (E)
Lesson 2: 14th Amendment (E)
Lesson 3: Civil Rights Movement (E)
Lesson 4: Right to Vote (E)
Lesson 5: Using Law to Correct Injustices (E)
Constitutional Presentation/Briefings
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