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.
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.
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.
For my own $.02, I got a lot out of AFJROTC and CAP. In my area the two programs were quite complementary. I was also a member of a third cadet program in my region called the Maryland Defense Force Community Service Cadet Corps (MDDF CSCC) which was quite similar to the ACA (I also took the opportunity to speak with local members of the ACA). All told, I would encourage cadets to shop around, and find the best fit for you. I found that CAP was much more qualification/mission intensive, while JROTC was more education/military drill intensive. My experience in the (now defunct) MDDF CSCC was the one I most treasure, although that may just be due to it being gone.
I have been a member of the MDDF for 9 years now and have never heard of MDDF CSCC. Even during the history of the MDDF. When was this program started and ended?
Well, I know that we weren't listed under any regulations, and that the History of the MDDF on the website also fails to mention us. I cannot tell you when the cadet program was established, I joined in August of 1999, and I remember HQ disestablishing the cadet program sometime in 2001 or 2002. The 5th BN kept a cadet program through 2003 using an Explorer scout charter.
I do remember attending the 2000 or 2001 annual muster at what is now the Maryland Military Reservation in Reisterstown.
Incidentally, are you also a member of the Civil Air Patrol? If so, then I may remember speaking with you at Tri-Wing Encampment 2003.
I was a member of CAP from 2002 to 2007. Never been to an Encampment. I'm currently assigned to MDDF HQ at PMR. Was assigned to what used to be 4th BN in Towson. Now called Field Detachment C. If I remember wasn't 5th BN in Sothern MD? I do remember 5th BN had somekind of Explorer program.
That's correct, 5th BN was based out of La Plata, MD, although our Explorer unit was based in Prince Frederick.
It is worth noting that several of us became rather soured on the Defense Force when we were not permitted to respond to the La Plata tornado as a unit. Apparently the tornado rolled through during General Allen's 30 day stand down. It was rather a pity since several of us had just completed our NASAR certifications and all of us would have been a boon to the rescue efforts. It is good to see that the MDDF has cleared up many of these issues since then.
I heard about that. But don't know the whole story.
The Medical and Engineering Regiments have been busy. The Engineering Regiment have been inspecting buildings throughout MD. The Medical Det has been deployed to LA and Bosnia with the 175th Air Wing. 58th BCT gave us a new HQ building. Still at Pikesville Military Reservation. We are active at MJOC. And have a closer relationship with the NG and TAG. MG Adkins fully support us as well as Gov O'Malley. Also Maj Gen Tuxill (USAF) fully supported us when he was our TAG. BG Smalkin and BG Wilson has been doing a great job as CG of MDDF.
Well maybe you think that AFJROTC has a better program on training Air Force "style" but personally being a C/LtCol in Civil Air Patrol and seeing the caliber of cadets that CAP is producing compared to those of JROTC we are producing more well rounded Cadets which in turn prepare them for life as an officer in ANY branch of th armed services. Also CAP provides more services for the nation while JROTC sits and drains money. CAP performs vital Emergency Services, Disaster Relief and Counterdrug missions for America......and if you want to compare CAP to AFJROTC then you better look at the whole spectrum. I have had many experiences with JROTC and have not been impressed in the least by them and I have also been told by different military members that have no affiliation with CAP, that they prefer CAP to JROTC because the cadets sho more military bearing, respect etc....
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Originally posted by Guardrail256: 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.
