JROTC

Leadership with PurposeJROTC is Better at Fishburne

At Fishburne, JROTC is not an extracurricular. It is a shared experience that shapes how cadets think, lead, and show up for others.

Through a nationally accredited U.S. Army JROTC program, cadets build confidence, discipline, and responsibility in a structured environment designed to support growth. There is no requirement to pursue military service. Instead, cadets gain practical leadership skills, strong habits, and a clear sense of accountability that serves them in college, careers, and life.

All-out commitment to JROTC Fishburne Military School has earned the U.S. Army’s highest level of accreditation and is a JROTC Distinguished Honor Unit. 

Led by Experienced Army Instructors

Fishburne’s JROTC program is taught by certified, retired U.S. Army professionals using curriculum developed and approved by the United States Army. Instruction emphasizes citizenship, leadership, critical thinking, and personal responsibility, helping Cadets grow into capable, well-rounded young men.

Our long-standing commitment to JROTC has earned the program the Army’s highest level of accreditation as a Distinguished Honor Unit. Cadets also benefit from consistent guidance and support for service academy nominations and ROTC scholarship opportunities.

Explore JROTC at Fishburne

At Fishburne, JROTC offers more than instruction, it offers opportunity. Cadets can deepen their leadership skills, test themselves through competition, and discover areas of strength that extend well beyond the classroom.

Whether a cadet is drawn to competitive teams, cybersecurity, service academies, or simply becoming more confident in himself, JROTC provides the foundation.
Administration

LTC Christopher Wingate USA (RET)
JROTC Program Director

"I love to train and mentor young men. I believe in the mission of this school and find teaching the subject of leadership fascinating."

CREDENTIALS
Master’s degree in history from George Mason University and a Master’s degree in leadership from the Army War College. U.S. Army Active Duty (1997-2019). Bronze Star Medal.
 
Contact
(540) 946-7700 ext. 114

Office
JROTC Center for Leadership Development
Room: SAI

CLASSES \ RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership Education Training
225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
admissions@fishburne.org

Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.