Middle School Cadet Corps

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The Middle School Cadet Corps (MSCC) are cadet programs for middle school students in the United States. Per 2005, Chicago had 26 Middle School Cadet Corps enlisting more than 850 children, [1] overseen by the JROTC program. [2] Students from the age of 11 can participate in the program, or younger if they have older siblings in the program. [3]

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List of MSCCs

NLCC

The NLCC (Navy League Cadet Corps) is a MSCC for youths between the ages of 11 and 13 under the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League of the United States.

LOTC

A supporting organization known as the Leadership Officers Training Corps (LOTC) also exists as a middle school analog to JROTC that began in Texas. [4] The first program was created in April 1995 at Alice Johnson Junior High in Channelview under the direction of Colonel Chester T. Churrin. [5] The program spread throughout the Houston metro area [6] [7] [8] and then the state of Texas. [9] [10] In 2023, the program moved to Alabama with 7 units in the Mobile County School System. [11] Today over 1,700 students are enrolled in the program throughout Texas. [12]

LOTC, like NDCC programs, does not receive federal funding. [13] Because LOTC is self-funded, uniforms range from polo shirts to out of use khaki uniforms to various camouflage pattern uniform pieces. The insignia also usually follows Army JRTOC, but can come from whatever source the school chooses.

In Texas, at least two bills have been filed in the Legislature to make LOTC courses qualify as Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits, Texas H.B. 651 [14] in 2023 and Texas H.B. 1079 [15] in 2025. Neither bill made it out of committee.

LOTC instructors are former military service members from the grades of E-6 to O-6 who are retired, reserve, National Guard who possess at least an associates degree. [16] The program is considered to be a part of the Career and Technical Education and can also count as a Physical Education credit. The program focuses on citizenship, leadership development, community service, teamwork, physical fitness, military customs and courtesies, and organizational management using a "learning by doing" approach. [17] [18] [9]

LOTC cadets can participate in drill meets, color guard, parades, summer camp, STEM team, robotics team, cyber team and first aid meets. [18] [19]

LOTC Honor Code

I am an LOTC cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, community, school and the LOTC Corps. I will always tell the truth no matter what the consequences are.

I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.

I will respect the dignity personal property and privacy of my fellow cadets. I will report any violations of the cadet Creed, school policies, or other wrongdoing to my LOTC instructor or proper authority.

I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism I am the future of the United States of America. [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jennifer Wedekind (2005-06-03). "The Children's Crusade". In These Times. Archived from the original on 2006-12-20. Retrieved 2007-03-09.
  2. ↑ "Chicago Cadet Corps". Archived from the original on July 30, 2012.
  3. ↑ Northwestern Observer Archived 2007-06-19 at archive.today
  4. ↑ "Client Challenge" (PDF). schools.saisd.net.
  5. ↑ Wheelis, Joe (30 July 2003). "LOTC students honored at promotion ceremony". Chron.
  6. ↑ "LOTC - North Shore Middle School". nsms.galenaparkisd.com. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  7. ↑ "Aldine LOTC". www.aldineisd.org. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  8. ↑ "Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC)". sla.springisd.org. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  9. 1 2 3 "LOTC". www.saisd.net. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  10. ↑ ISD, Judson (2022-09-26). "Leadership Officer Training Corps encourages Judson ISD middle schoolers to reach their full potential". Community Impact. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  11. ↑ "MCPSS becomes first in the state to offer new program geared towards middle schoolers". WKRG News 5. 2023-08-07. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  12. ↑ "Client Challenge" (PDF). www.saisd.net.
  13. ↑ "Program gives new direction to troubled kids". 9 July 2001.
  14. ↑ "88(R) HB 651 - Committee Report (Unamended) version - Bill Analysis". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  15. ↑ "Texas HB1079 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature". LegiScan. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  16. ↑ "Job Description - LEADERSHIP OFFICER TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR" (PDF). Mobile County Public Schools. January 2023.
  17. ↑ "BHMSN Course Catalog - Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC)". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  18. 1 2 "LOTC Willow Wood Jr High" (PDF). Willow Wood Jr High.
  19. ↑ "Houston middle school students visit Rail Gunners". DVIDS. Retrieved 2025-12-21.


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