Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by September 30, 2031.

Bill 117 HR 8298, also known as the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022, aims to expand the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in high schools across the United States. The JROTC program is a military-sponsored program that aims to instill leadership skills, citizenship, and self-discipline in high school students.

The bill proposes to increase funding for the JROTC program, allowing for the establishment of new units in schools that currently do not have a JROTC program. This expansion would provide more students with the opportunity to participate in the program and benefit from its leadership training and character development.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the curriculum of the JROTC program, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that includes instruction in leadership, citizenship, and military history. The bill also aims to increase partnerships between JROTC units and local military installations, providing students with more opportunities for hands-on training and mentorship. Overall, the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022 seeks to expand and improve the JROTC program, giving more high school students the opportunity to develop valuable skills and qualities that will benefit them in their future endeavors.