TCHS JROTC Cougar Battalion
i am An Army jrotc cadet
The Cadet Creed
The Cadet Creed embodies what it means to be a JROTC cadet, and so we take it upon ourselves to learn it to heart, reciting it, and living by it day to day.
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and the corps of cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
Citizenship In Action
The Cougar Battalion, among all other JROTC programs, is guided by the Seven Army Values. These values combined with JROTC's overall goal to teach cadets to become better citizens allows them to really take action and have a hand in shaping the life they would like to lead. When these principles are applied effectively, they result in a well-roundeand capable person that can affect change in their own life and in others'.
Seven Army Values
Loyalty
Duty
To be Loyal is to "Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Cadets. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Cadet is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Cadets. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army and JROTC you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit."
To carry out your Duty is to "Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty means being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team. The work of the U.S. Army and JROTC is a complex combination of tasks and responsibilities — all in constant motion. Our work entails building one assignment onto another. You fulfill your obligations as a part of your unit every time you resist the temptation to take “shortcuts” that might undermine the integrity of the final product."
Respect
To have Respect is to "Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Cougar Battalion JROTC is one team and each of us has something to contribute."
Selfless Service
To have Selfless Service is to "Put the welfare of the community, your fellow cadets, and your family before your own. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your community, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort."
Honor
To have Honor is to "Live up to the Army values. The program recognizes cadets who have demonstrated the utmost respect and leadership. They award Cadets who make honor a matter of daily living — Cadets who develop the habit of being honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do."
Integrity
To have Integrity is to "Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself."
Personal Courage
To have Personal Courage is to "Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with being a cadet. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable."
Note: the base definitions of our Seven Army Values were found at www.army.mil/values, as they reflect the truest and most direct definitions of these principles, since the army is the primary source of them.