About Us

We are Long Beach Polytechnic High School 1st Battalion Army JROTC program, which is a leadership program who's mission is " to teach young men and women to become better citizens".

Joining JROTC has many benefits to assist the student such as the following:

To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
To develop mental management abilities.
To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military services.
To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.

We strongly encourage you to join Poly's Army JROTC by talking with your academy counselor.