Comments on: Northview NJROTC Holds ‘Mini Boot Camp’

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:07:08 +0000

I was in ROTC, my freshman year at Tate. I learned much from Col Carrol and CMSgt Helton. I was better prepared when I entered the Air Force. I think we should have a program for our young, 18-25 year old, convicted offenders, simular to the French Foriegn Legion. Any crime short of murder and sex crimes, could be repaid to society, through military service, allowing the possibility of a pardon for meritorious service. The member could, at the end of the court prescribed enlistment period, be allowed to serve until retirement or return as a member of society. If they break law and regulation they can recieve punishment, if they disobey an order in the field, they can be shot. It offers an honorable path to redemption and is cheaper than incarceration.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:11:30 +0000

Good stuff.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:10 +0000

I spend 2 years in the NJROTC at Northview and I loved it! I am glad that they are doing th mini boot camp there.

By: ProudArmyParent

ProudArmyParent — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

Great Idea! All 3 of my children were in Northviews NJROTC program and they benefitted greatly from it. My oldest son was XO of the unit and my daughter and younger son were both COs of it. This is a insightful idea that get these new recuits ready for a full year of NJROTC.