FUHS AJROTC

“Faith and Courage”

At Fullerton Union High School, students have the opportunity to be part of a truly exceptional and award-winning program: Army Junior ROTC (AJROTC). Designed to inspire growth both inside and outside the classroom, AJROTC helps students build confidence, leadership skills, effective communication and physical fitness in a supportive and engaging environment.

More than just a course, AJROTC is a life-shaping experience. Cadets learn the importance of citizenship, responsibility, and community service while developing strong character and self-discipline. The program is guided by the Army’s core values—Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage (LDRSHIP)—which serve as a foundation for success in school and beyond.

Cadets gain hands-on experience and real-world skills that go far beyond traditional classroom learning. Whether working as part of a team, leading peers, or giving back to the community, cadets are constantly growing into capable and confident young adults.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: “To motivate young people to become better citizens.” AJROTC provides a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every student is valued and supported. With a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying, we foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and belonging—because here, JROTC is more than a program, it’s a family.

We invite you to explore all that AJROTC has to offer and discover how it can make a meaningful difference in your  high school journey.

First and foremost, there are a few misconceptions that should be addressed: 

• If you are enrolled in this program, you DO NOT have to enroll or enlist in the military if you do not wish to do so.
• The program is not a military recruitment tool and it does not function like a bootcamp of any kind.
• Our program counts as a Physical Education credit, meaning, you do not have to take PE if you take JROTC to receive those credits.
• Yes, we wear uniforms every Tuesday for inspection and it is a requirement unless approved otherwise by the instructors.
• It is NOT required that you participate in a Special Team but it is highly encouraged as it contributes to your overall experience throughout the course of the program.
• This is a four-year program but you are not required to enroll in all four years. (If you complete all four years, you will receive a JROTC cord at your High School Graduation, potential college scholarships, etc).
• We refer to our students as Cadets, which is a high school student participating in the program. While structured on military values and often wearing uniforms, cadets are under NO obiligation to join the military, instead focusing on personal growth and community service.
• Community Service hours are a requirement (5 Hours per Semester).
• You will not be declined acceptance into the JROTC program due to medical or financial issues.

3 Reasons to Join JROTC

JROTC is a high school Citizenship and Leadership development program through seven units of classroom curriculum instruction, use of integrated (extra) curricular activities and balanced with participation in volunteer community service and service learning projects.

Joining a JROTC unit is the one way for students to explore military service with no commitment to join the military.  

College & Career Readiness

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) prepares students for potential service and/or joining ROTC at the collegiate level.

ROTC is the largest commissioning source for U.S. military officers. ROTC units are spread out around many different college campuses around America.

Scholarship Benefits

JROTC has a robust number of scholarships that both high school and college students can apply for. High school students can apply for ROTC National Scholarships. Students selected for a National Scholarship will receive either a 4-year scholarship or a 3-year advanced designee scholarship to pay for college.

Leadership Development

In our classes, cadets learn leadership techniques that help them to progressively lead larger groups of people. Their skills are tested by leading fellow Cadets during basic military skills training as well as organizing and executing volunteer activities in the local community.

Leadership Contact

SGM (Ret.) Yusuf Faquir                          SFC (Ret.) Maselino Pese
Senior Army Instructor                                Army Instructor
(714) 626-5443                                              (714) 626-5449
yfaquir@fjuhsd.org                                      mpese@fjuhsd.org