About Us
The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is a federally sponsored program that integrates character development, citizenship, and service into a structured class environment led by retired military personnel. Cadets learn critical life skills such as effective communication, time management, and goal-setting, all while maintaining a focus on academic excellence and preparing to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The Patriot Battalion at Francis Lewis High School is one of the nation’s largest Army JROTC programs, offering a diverse range of teams and activities that foster teamwork and discipline. From Academic Team to Fitness Team, cadets can explore their interests in a collaborative and empowering environment.
Academic Team
The Academic Team prides itself on academic competitiveness and achievement. Cadets prepare to compete in competitions on a national level, where they test their knowledge on both JROTC-related material, as well as broader academic study.
Cyber
The Cyber program prepares cadets for success in a digital world, focusing on robotics and programming. Cadets are able to participate in robotics competitions.
Drill Team
Drill is a competitive activity where cadets master precise, synchronized routines that demonstrate discipline and teamwork. The Drill Team at Francis Lewis High School is split into two different groups— Patriot Pride (Unarmed) or Patriot Guard (Armed). They compete in high-profile events, including the National High School Drill Team Championships in Florida, as well as local league and brigade-level competitions. Patriot Pride and Patriot Guard have both obtained national recognition.
Drum Corps
Drum Corps is the heartbeat of the Patriot Battalion. They play drums at battalion events, as well as local parades. Cadets can obtain music credit from this team. All skill levels are welcome.
Fitness Team
The Patriot Battalion Fitness Team promotes exercise, health, and physical wellbeing. Cadets focus on improving their physical abilities, as well as preparing for challenges and competitions.
Honor Guard
The Patriot Battalion Honor Guard is responsible for presenting the colors at many school wide and city wide events. They have performed at many high-profile locations, such as Citi Field.
The Patriot Battalion at Francis Lewis High School is one of the nation’s largest Army JROTC programs, offering a diverse range of teams and activities that foster teamwork and discipline. From Academic Team to Fitness Team, cadets can explore their interests in a collaborative and empowering environment.
Academic Team
The Academic Team prides itself on academic competitiveness and achievement. Cadets prepare to compete in competitions on a national level, where they test their knowledge on both JROTC-related material, as well as broader academic study.
Cyber
The Cyber program prepares cadets for success in a digital world, focusing on robotics and programming. Cadets are able to participate in robotics competitions.
Drill Team
Drill is a competitive activity where cadets master precise, synchronized routines that demonstrate discipline and teamwork. The Drill Team at Francis Lewis High School is split into two different groups— Patriot Pride (Unarmed) or Patriot Guard (Armed). They compete in high-profile events, including the National High School Drill Team Championships in Florida, as well as local league and brigade-level competitions. Patriot Pride and Patriot Guard have both obtained national recognition.
Drum Corps
Drum Corps is the heartbeat of the Patriot Battalion. They play drums at battalion events, as well as local parades. Cadets can obtain music credit from this team. All skill levels are welcome.
Fitness Team
The Patriot Battalion Fitness Team promotes exercise, health, and physical wellbeing. Cadets focus on improving their physical abilities, as well as preparing for challenges and competitions.
Honor Guard
The Patriot Battalion Honor Guard is responsible for presenting the colors at many school wide and city wide events. They have performed at many high-profile locations, such as Citi Field.
