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develops leadership abilities in young people and motivates young people to become better
citizens. The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) is Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (ret) Harold Herring and
the Army Instructor (AI) is Sergeant First Class (SFC) (ret) Edward Bertucci. For the 2004-2005
school year, cadet Major Teater serves as our Battalion Commander, and cadet Major Lanier
serves as our Battalion Executive Officer (Battalion XO).
The Army sponsors this program with the school serving as host. It provides an
environment to maximize character development in each student as well as providing an
opportunity for advanced placement in Senior ROTC. Satisfactory completion of JROTC can
lead to rank advancement in the armed forces (E-3 pay). One of the main objectives is to
encourage graduation from high school.
The JROTC program is unlike any other program in high school. It gives hands-on
challenges and facilitates positive changes in an individual's life while preparing them to serve
as leaders in their community. Since 1916, it has been an established foundation for success
that has helped prepare cadets for the remainder of their lives. JROTC makes them aware of
their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens, while presenting
opportunities which will benefit the cadet, their city, state, and nation.
At Northshore High School, cadets become further involved in JROTC by joining teams. We
have many teams, including an armed drill team (spinning rifles), a very active color guard
(presentation of the flags), rifle team (marksmanship), and an unarmed drill team (marching).
Other teams include P.T. (Physical Training), Raider Team, and Saber Team. More information
about these teams can be found in the page Teams. Cadets particularly enjoy Summer Camp,
which is probably the most important training event of the year.
Click to read FAQs about the battalion, including about the uniform, recruiting, age
requirements, and fees.