JROTC Inspection Rated in the 99th percentile, Retaining the Gold Star until 2027

Posted December 2, 2024

Denver, CO – The JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA) for Lincoln was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024. ALHS 7th Battalion earned a 99.87 of 100 percent.

The JROTC Program Accreditation (JPA) Inspection is a comprehensive assessment of high school JROTC programs, typically conducted every three years. This rigorous evaluation covers multiple aspects, including the Continuous Improvement Plan, Service Learning Project, unit reports, cadet and instructor portfolios, uniform and room inspections, and testing of cadets’ required knowledge. The inspection aims to maintain high standards and accountability within JROTC programs across the Country. 

Cadets have the opportunity to earn the prestigious “Honor Unit with Distinction” (HUD) rating by scoring 95% or higher in the evaluation. Achieving this distinction allows cadets to wear a gold star, symbolizing their accomplishment. The JPA not only assesses program quality but also serves as a symbolic rite of passage for the entire corps, encouraging teamwork and pride among cadets.

The Inspectors came to us from Texas, our higher headquarters.

The following areas are Inspected:

Brigade personnel (FROM TEXAS) inspected the following areas:

  1. Battalion Staff (composed of students) Continuous Improvement Briefing and Interview CCR 145-8-3 24 (BRIEFED BY CADETS)
  2. Service Learning Briefing (BRIEFED BY CADETS)
  3. Cadet Portfolio and Interview (Inspectors interviewed students)
  4. Instructor Portfolio and Interview 
  5. Unit Report (events the JROTC program has completed)
  6. In-Ranks or Drill (students marching/being inspected in formation)
  7. Color Guard 

The scoring is as follows and Schools may receive the following designations: 

SCORE JPA CYCLE & UNIT DESIGNATION 

  • 100 – 95 percent JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD) – Gold Star – JPA visit within 3 years
  • 94 – 70 percent Proficient – JPA visit within 3 years 
  • Below 70 percent Unsatisfactory – JPA visit within 1 year and Performance Improvement Plan required 

LINCOLN SCORED a 99.87% on the most current JPA, we retained our GOLD STAR until 2027

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