Not only is Fishburne’s JROTC one of the oldest in the country, as an Honor Unit with Distinction, Fishburne is one of only a few schools anywhere that can nominate qualified candidates to ANY of the U.S, service academies. If your son wants to attend a service academy, Fishburne offers advantages other Virginia military academies can’t equal.
At Fishburne, Grades 9-12 are automatically enrolled in our JROTC (Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps) program every academic year, making it an integral part of the FMS experience. In addition, our summer program is one of only four summer programs in the nation that is fully accredited by the 4th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command, making it a more valuable experience for our cadets.

Like Fishburne, JROTC is focused on teaching the value of: |
Citizenship |
Leadership |
Service to the community |
Personal responsibility |
Like Fishburne, JROTC is committed to instilling the following qualities in each cadet: |
A sense of accomplishment |
Self-esteem |
Teamwork |
Self-discipline |
Our JROTC Program is Taught Directly by Army Personnel
Using teaching materials developed and provided by the United States Army, the curriculum has been crafted to help make every cadet be a better citizen, a stronger leader, a more critical thinker and more well-rounded man. As you make your way through the four years of JROTC, you’ll learn everything from air rifle and military drills to engineering and social responsibility. You’ll also acquire leadership skills that will follow you through your whole life.