JCLC is an outstanding Program Of Instruction (POI) that provides JROTC Cadets an opportunity to practice leadership skills, team building and adventure training in a hands-on military environment.  Training activities are normally categorized into Core, Integrated and Optional events. The "Panther Pride Battalion" sends approximately 10-12 Cadets per year (middle of June) to JCLC. JCLC is 5 days in duration and is located at Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oak Ridge, NC.
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Eligibility 
  • Cadet must be in good academic/discipline standing with the School and the Battalion
  • Cadet must willingly participate in PT and achieve a high level of physical fitness (minimum 30% in each event)
  • Cadet must not possess health condition that jeopardizes their safety and well being
  • Cadet must volunteer
  • Cadet must have completed LET 1 Curriculum
  • Cadet must not graduate prior to start of JCLC
  • Cadet must commit to returning to the JROTC program the following  year
JCLC Objectives
  1. Provide Cadets an opportunity to practice leadership skills in an unfamiliar environment.
  2. Allow Cadets a chance to participate in citizenship building  exercises.
  3. Give Cadets the opportunity to experience living and interacting with their peers from other units in a military setting.
  4. Instruct leadership-type skills to Cadets in a hands-on military  type environment.
  5. Provide an opportunity to participate in adventure training not normally available to Cadets.
  6. Take advantage of recreational facilities available and to have fun. 
JCLC Training
  • Mandatory Training Activities
    • Rappelling
    • Leaders’ Reaction Course
    • Map Reading/Land Navigation
    • Confidence/Obstacle Course/Team Building
    • Aquatic Activity/Drown Proofing
    • Awards/Graduation Ceremonies
  • Integrated-training Activities (training executed throughout JCLC)
    • Physical Training may include Cadet Challenge events
    • Field Sanitation/Personal Hygiene
    • Leadership Training
    • Drill and Ceremonies
    • Prevention of Heat Injuries 
  • Optional Training Activities
    • Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program
    • Survival Skills
    • Static Displays
    • Orienteering
    • Army Values
    • Other organized activities: Math and Science Modules (STEM), athletic competitions,etc.