Which to you think is the best of all these military cadet programs?

Question:
Which do you think is the best of all of these military cadet programs?

Choices:
Civil Air Patrol
AJROTC
NJROTC
AFJROTC
MCJROTC
CGJROTC

 

How many people are truly familiar with all those programs to make a valued judgment?

A lot.

You left off some of the better ones...
Naval Sea Cadets
Young Marines
American Cadet Alliance

I think there is only one Coast Guard JROTC program in the country, and I'm not even sure that it is actually officially a CG program.

That would be the MAST Academy in Miami.

Camden County had plans to start another JROTC in 2006 and were and maybe still are waitiing for CG approval.

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Originally posted by FL51D7:
That would be the MAST Academy in Miami.

Camden, NJ had plans to start another JROTC in 2006 and were and maybe still are watiing for CG approval.

I think it is actually Camden County, North Carolina. The article is not real clear, but they keep talking about Elizabeth City, which is right next to Camden County.

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I think there is only one Coast Guard JROTC program in the country, and I'm not even sure that it is actually officially a CG program.

Actually, there are two official CGJROTC units. One in the Florida Keys, one in Connecticut.

I feel that CAP's cadet program, although effective at creating good citizens and leaders, is a bit dated and reflects more of an Army-style cadet program than an Air Force one.

When it comes to having an Air Force-style youth cadet program, AFJROTC has one up on CAP. It's funny because both programs have their main headquarters at the same base, and CAP could easily contact HQ/AFJROTC for pointers on how to run their cadet program. I've been to Maxwell; it's a five (5) minute drive from HQ/CAP to HQ/AFJROTC!

I can't say which youth cadet program in America is the best, but I know the CAP Cadet Program ain't it.

I have not seen them in action, but based on everything I've read and heard, I would bet that the American Cadet Alliance is the best youth cadet program in America today.

Guess it depends on what you're looking for. If you want standardized military-prep, JROTC is probably your best bet. Can't speak as to which. If you want to do something military-like now, as opposed to just training, the auxiliaries have it over all the JROTCs that I know in that they can actually...do things (i.e. real missions).

It doese depend what your looking for.im an c/AMN in cap...before you think im a noob ive been in for a year and about 7 months and have attended 2 encampments one as staff.but anyway cap has better ties to the Airforce than ajrotc.

well actually, i was wondering if it was worth it to go to another high school to get into AFJROTC, and if the times for it would conflict with CAP (which i am already in). The fact is, going to another school wouldnt damage my social life or anything, but it would just be farther away, so basically, is it worth it?

Also I'm looking into the Air Force Academy and I'm am currently doing community service too, and plan on doing track next year.



Just wondering though.

When I was young, none of the schools in my county had any JROTC. I wanted to be in it, but no joy... Do it, if you have the opportunity. It will prep you better. Good luck.

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Originally posted by 17886046:
well actually, i was wondering if it was worth it to go to another high school to get into AFJROTC, and if the times for it would conflict with CAP (which i am already in). The fact is, going to another school wouldnt damage my social life or anything, but it would just be farther away, so basically, is it worth it?

Also I'm looking into the Air Force Academy and I'm am currently doing community service too, and plan on doing track next year.



Just wondering though.