RETC- An After School Version Similar To JROTC

Starting in 2005, the Reserve Enlisted Training Corp (RETC) allows children from ages 10 to 18 to learn the army regiments without fear of peer pressure in school.  The after school program enforces skills such as marching and drills in a fun environment.  Lt. Col. Jack Thomas works with these young children and says he’s amazed at how interested the children are when they come into the program, especially the young girls.  In the following video Lt. Col. Thomas and the children explain the best part of the RETC program and what they are preparing to do in the future.