U.S. ARMY S.T.A.R CLUB PROGRAM

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U.S. ARMY S.T.A.R CLUB PROGRAM
Leadership in Action
Leadership and Character Development Program for
High School Students
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PURPOSE

• To provide an overview of the US Army S.T.A.R.
  Club Programa partnership with local high
  schools providing students leadership and
  character development.

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AGENDA

• Concept
• Objectives
• Organization
• Program Implementation
• Questions / Discussion

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CONCEPT

• S.T.A.R. is a partnership between the high school
  and the US Army created to leverage the expertise
  and resources of local US Army Soldiers to help
  students develop skills that will enable and
  encourage them to take active roles in their own
  life, within their families, their school and
  community, with the ultimate goal of graduating
  high school and creating enriching postsecondary
  options.

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CONCEPT (Contd)

• Modeled after JROTC, S.T.A.R. Club participation
  facilitates life skills, leadership and
  responsible citizenship
• School Sanctioned Club
• Army Administers Club Program
• Student-Led Organization
• Employs the Armys Values-based leadership
  doctrine
• as foundation
• Loyalty
• Duty
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Honor
• Integrity
• Personal Courage

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CONCEPT (Contd)

• Army provides program of instruction
• Soldiers provide structure, supervision and
  mentorship
• Faculty Advisor (educator) within the school
  provides school point of contact and club
  oversight

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CONCEPT (Contd)
Sample Topics Include (Non-Military)

• Physical Fitness Nutrition
• First Aid
• Assertiveness Skills
• Public Speaking
• Personal Finance
• Disaster Preparedness
• Career Exploration

• Time Management
• Study Skills Strategies
• Values-Based Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Solving
• Goal Setting
• Decision Making
• Team Building

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CONCEPT (Contd)
Military-Related Topics Include

• Phonetic Alphabet
• Military Customs / Courtesy
• Physical Fitness Test
• Land Navigation/Orienteering
• West Point ROTC Programs

• History of the Army
• Army Values
• Military Time (24-hr clock)
• Drill and Ceremony
• Military Rank Structure

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CONCEPT (Contd)
Additional Club Activities

• Leadership Counseling
• Awards Banquet
• Physical Fitness
• Seminars
• Sporting event participation
• Movie days
• Military History, Current Events

• Community Service Project
• Field Trips
• Weekly Meetings
• Fundraisers
• Public Speaking
• Drill Ceremony Competition
• Leadership Reaction Courses

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ARMY PROVIDED CLUB RESOURCES

• Soldier involvement / mentorship
• Curriculum Support
• March2Success (on-line tutoring)
• Boost-Up (Dropout Prevention)
• ASVAB (Career Exploration)
• Army-Sponsored Competitions
• Club Member Apparel (Tee Shirts)
• Army sponsorship of school events

• Color/Honor Guard Equipment
• Student Recognition Items
• Guest Speakers
• Army-Sponsored Internships

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SCHOOL PROVIDED RESOURCES

• WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM SCHOOLS
• Faculty Advisor
• Meeting Location
• Faculty/School Recognition/Support

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WHAT S.T.A.R. DOES NOT PROVIDE

• WHAT WE DONT DO
• Require a service obligation
• Recruit for the Armed Forces
• Conduct Combat Skills Training

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CLUB ELIGIBILITY

• Any student with a commitment to academic
  excellence, willingness to do their best, and
  desire to be a part of a team can participate in
  the S.T.A.R. Club.
• Continued eligibility is based on the minimum
  standards established by the school governing
  participation in other school extra and
  co-curricular activities.

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S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Organizes formations Directs First
Sergeants Assists Battalion Commander
Captain Coordinates for uniform issue
(T-shirts) Assists S3 in obtaining materials for
club events
Captain Maintains website updates
Captain Maintains financial status Keeps
minutes or log of meeting
Major Maintains Club Training Calendar Plans
future events based on Club vote Coordinates
staff for operational meetings.
Captain Responsible for flyers, club
announcements, maintaining club letterhead,
posters, etc. Maintains historical record,
photos, newspaper articles, etc.
Captain Updates Bn XO on student club
eligibility and academic standing
(Same functions as JROTC Template)
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S.T.A.R. CLUB SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
(Same functions as JROTC Template)
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BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
S.T.A.R. PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH
Army mentors build on existing values and instill
qualities that will help make a young person a
strong and successful individual for life.

• Self-confidence
• Teamwork
• Self-respect
• Professionalism
• Time management

• Leadership skills
• Discipline
• Problem solving
• Personal pride
• Responsibility

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TACTICAL BENEFITS TO SCHOOL

• Student Engagement Sense of Belonging
• Student Leadership
• Community Involvement
• Tutor Program
• Student Mentorship Program
• Increases level of individual physical fitness
• Improves daily student attendance
• Encourages pursuing postsecondary education
• Career Exploration
• Networking opportunities
• S.T.E.M. related paid internship opportunities
• Encourages teamwork and teambuilding
• Senior Project Credit (School approved)
• Source of additional manpower for special events

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STRATEGIC BENEFITS TO SCHOOL

• Increase Retention
• Raise Test Scores
• Lower Drop Out Rates
• Increase Graduation Rates
• Meet Graduation Timelines
• Save Money / Maximize Budget

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IMPLEMENTATION

• Administration presentation
• School Board presentation approval
• Student Interest Survey
• Military Liaison Faculty Advisor meeting
• Develop Your HS US Army S.T.A.R. Club template
• First Club meeting to establish leadership

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QUESTIONS/DISCUSSIONS NEXT STEPS
Name Education Services Specialist Phone Email
Name Company Commander Phone Email