We build citizens. Cadets at Skyline High School learn to lead before they are asked to, to finish what the rest of the formation started, and to carry the person next to them. No enlistment obligation — just the standard, every single day.
Army JROTC has been part of the Skyline High School day for decades. It is an elective course, a leadership laboratory, and for a lot of cadets, the reason they found something to be good at.
Our mission is the Army JROTC mission: to motivate young people to be better citizens. Cadets run the battalion. They write the training schedule, brief the commander, inspect the formation, plan the service projects, and take the consequences when a plan does not survive first contact. Instructors coach. Cadets lead.
Enrollment carries no military service obligation of any kind. What it does carry is a uniform standard, an attendance standard, a physical standard, and a group of people who will notice immediately when you are not there.
The standard does not move because you had a hard week. Integrity is what your squad can count on when nobody is checking.
Every cadet holds a position. Team leader by semester two is normal, not exceptional. You will brief adults.
Color guard at the Veterans Day ceremony. Food bank shifts. Community projects. Hours are logged, but that is not why we go.
Live training schedule automatically updated from the battalion Google Calendar. If it is not on this calendar, it is not a battalion event — and if it is on this calendar, "I didn't know" is not an excuse anyone has ever gotten away with.
Everything a cadet is expected to know cold. New cadets: start at the Creed, then work left to right. If you can recite this from memory, you will never be the reason your squad fails an inspection.
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
Times are the battalion norm. Your period and company will shift some of this — check your platoon sergeant, not your friend.
If a cadet officer stops you in the hallway, these are fair game.
Wednesday is the battalion uniform day. Full Class B, worn correctly, all day — not just during your JROTC period. Uniform grade is a graded event.
Haircut and grooming, clean shave, ribbons and insignia placement, gig line, shirt tuck, boots or low quarters shined, nameplate straight, no visible jewelry, cover off indoors.
The uniform is federal property issued to you. Keep it hung, keep it clean, do not alter it, and turn in every item at the end of the year or you carry the replacement cost.
Official setup guide for Male & Female Class B Uniform — Beret, Shoulder Boards, Cords, Medals, Belt, Trousers & Neckwear.
Click anywhere on this card or button to inspect the full high-resolution Class B uniform diagram.
Service coat with ribbons, cords, and unit insignia. Worn for the Military Ball, formal inspections, awards ceremonies, and color guard details at official events.
Class B is the standard weekly uniform: service shirt, trousers or slacks, nameplate, ribbons. Click here to open the full USACC Reg 145-2 Class B inspection guide.
Promotions are earned at the promotion board, not handed out by seniority. Boards convene at the end of each quarter.
Master the knowledge questions, cadet creed, general orders, and board procedures before appearing in front of the sergeant board. Take the quiz directly in the embedded window below.
Listen to the comprehensive audio breakdown detailing board procedures, inspector expectations, and mental preparation.
Three line companies, each with its own guidon, its own culture, and a very real opinion about which of the other two is second best. Company assignment happens at the start of the year.
Traditionally the drill company. Alpha owns the armed and unarmed drill programs and hosts the fall in-ranks competition. If the battalion is marching somewhere, Alpha is at the front of the column.
The physical fitness company. Bravo runs morning PT, feeds most of the Raider roster, and holds the battalion record on the one-rope bridge. Show up hydrated or do not show up.
Colors and community. Charlie staffs the color guard detail calendar, coordinates service projects with the S5, and logs more volunteer hours than the other two companies combined.
Eight teams, open to every cadet regardless of LET level. Tryouts are in the first two weeks of each season — but nobody gets cut for being new, only for not showing up.
Nominated by first sergeants, selected by the battalion command team. One cadet per month, and the criteria are not negotiable: performance, bearing, and what they did when it was inconvenient.
"Leadership is about setting the standard every single day and serving the cadets next to you. High expectations, zero excuses, and constant encouragement."
Recognized for outstanding leadership, flawless uniform standards, and steadfast dedication to the Coyote Battalion. As Command Sergeant Major, C/CSM Burgueno upholds battalion discipline, mentors squad leaders, and exemplifies the Army JROTC mission.
Cadets support local nonprofits, community members in need, and take the lead on planning and executing the annual battalion service-learning project.
Cadets pack tens of thousands of meals annually at the local FMSC facility for global relief efforts and community hunger support.
Color guard, flag detail, curb painting, and memorial ceremony support for local American Legion Post 27 and VFW Post 9399 events.
Annual sorting, packing, and distribution shifts at the East Valley food bank. Cadets work in squad teams to assemble food hampers.
Cadet volunteers assist with water station logistics, runner support, course management, and finish line details at the annual Lost Dutchman Marathon.
Every dollar goes to the cadet fund — competition travel, team equipment, and Military Ball subsidies so cost is never the reason a cadet stays home. Click any merchandise item below to open the official store window right here on the website to purchase items.
Every name below held this battalion and handed it to the next commander in better shape than they found it. Names and dates are placeholders — replace them with your unit's actual lineage.
Open to every Skyline student, every grade, no experience and no service obligation. Add JROTC as an elective through your counselor, or send a message and an instructor will follow up.
Community organizations can request a cadet color guard for ceremonies, openings, and games. Submit at least three weeks out so the detail can rehearse.
Email a requestRecent battalion photos. Cadets and families can add full-resolution files in the live archive — no login required.
Custom personalized photo tins celebrating Coyote Battalion teams, events, and cadet memories.
$5.00