U.S. Codes and Regulations

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) operates under a layered framework of federal law, Department of Defense policy, and Army regulations. These documents define the program’s mission, structure, and operational standards across all participating schools.

• Title 10, U.S. Code §2031–2035: Establishes the legal foundation for JROTC, including enrollment, instructor qualifications, and program flexibility
• DOD Instruction 1205.13: Governs inter-service coordination and standardization of JROTC programs across military branches
• Army Regulation 145-2: Details organization, administration, curriculum, instructor certification, and logistics
• USACC Regulation 145-8-3: Defines the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA) standards
• USACC Regulation 385-10: Covers Cadet Command safety protocols and incident reporting
• USACC Regulation 672-5-1: Outlines awards and decorations for JROTC and ROTC Cadets
• DD Form 3203: Student Code of Conduct and Parent/Guardian Consent Form for JROTC participation

📚 Downloadable Documents & Reference Links

• 📄 AR 145-2 – Army Regulation for JROTC (Official PDF)
• 📘 Title 10 U.S. Code §2031–2035 – Legal Foundation for JROTC
• 📚 DOD Forms Directory – Includes DD Form 3203
• 📁 USACC Regulation Archive – ROTC & JROTC Regulations
• 📝 DD Form 3203 – Student Code of Conduct (.pdf)

🧭 Program Structure & Compliance

JROTC units must meet specific criteria to remain in good standing with Cadet Command. These include:

• Minimum enrollment thresholds per AR 145-2
• Certified instructors with approved background checks
• Facility and equipment standards per CTA 50-900 and 50-909
• Annual JPA evaluations using CCR 145-8-3 rubric
• Adherence to safety protocols outlined in CCR 385-10

Schools failing to meet compliance may be placed on probation or lose program accreditation. Regular inspections and reporting are required to maintain operational status.