JROTC Creed:
"I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.  I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and 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 American way of life."
"May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed."

Teams:

Drill Team
Members of the drill team perform various routines with complicated maneuvers including spins, twists, and throws.  The drill team uses demilitarized M-1 rifles that are seventeen pounds each.  The drill team competes in the National Drill Team Competition and Alabama A&M's drill competition.

Color Guard
The color guard members present the American and state flags with armed escort at official ceremonies.  They compete in the National Competition and perform forty-five to fifty-five times a year.

Rifle Team
The rifle team competes in air rifle matches in NARL rifle competitions.

PT Team
The PT (Physical Training) team competes with schools across North Alabama.  There is intense physical training involved and push-ups, sit-ups, and running are their primary exercises.

Saber Team
The Saber Team participates in all formal events using military sabers.

Chess Team
JROTC cadets challenge each other in a game of wits and strategy Chess holding small tournaments.

Events:

NCO/OCS
Non-Commissioned Officer training (NCO) and Officer Candidate School (OCS) is a vigorous two week training course in October where students are challenged both physically and mentally in leadership, drill, physical training, and a variety of subjects. This course takes part as the building block for our future officers and possibly staff and commanders.

Military Ball
The Military Ball is the ROTC's annual formal dance held in early spring at Redstone Arsenal's Officers Club that includes a formal sit down dinner, guest speaker, followed by a night of dancing.

Austin High School JROTC Leadership Symposium
This is a one week course where upcoming leaders are trained in the process of leadership. This is done by bringing in local leaders every afternoon to speak with the cadets about how leadership is used in their specific job every day. This course is after school every day for one week in the spring.

Awards Ceremony
The annual Austin High School JROTC awards ceremony is later on in spring. Every cadet will be called on stage and receive a variety of awards for their contribution and efforts to the Black Bear Battalion.

Battalion Staff 2008-2009

TBA

Battalion Commander: TBA
Battalion XO: TBA
Battalion Command Sergeant Major: TBA
Battalion S-1 (Administrations Officer): TBA
Battalion S-2 (Intelligence Officer): .TBA
Battalion S-3 (Operations Officer): TBA
Battalion S-4 (Logistics Officer): TBA
Battalion S-5 (Community Service Officer/Public Relations Officer): TBA

"JROTC, WHERE CADETS ARE KNOWN AS THE BEST STUDENTS IN THE NATION."

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