The narrator describes their experience joining the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program in high school. Initially, they were hesitant but decided to give it a try. The program taught leadership, self-confidence, and discipline, and the narrator enjoyed the inspections, drill sessions, and presentations. On Fridays, they had physical training, including a mile run, which most students dreaded. The narrator found the instructors to be tough but fair, with some having a sense of humor. They particularly liked Sergeant Garlic, who was laid-back but knew when to be serious. The narrator eventually became a class leader and enjoyed the experience, giving the program a 10 out of 10 rating.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator joined the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program in school.
2. The JROTC program replaced one of the narrator's regular classes, which happened to be gym.
3. The program had one army instructor and two to three class leaders who were seniors.
4. The class leaders taught the students basic drill information and steps.
5. On Wednesdays, the students would dress up in uniform and have inspections.
6. The inspections involved being graded on grooming, answering questions, and reciting the company motto.
7. The narrator enjoyed the presentations given by students on various topics, including conspiracy theories and exposing McDonald's.
8. The program involved community service activities, such as washing cars and participating in parades.
9. Students who quit the program missed out on new uniforms and interactions with other army instructors.
10. The narrator enjoyed the company of one instructor, Sergeant Garlic, who was laid-back but knew when to get serious.
11. Sergeant Garlic had a good sense of humor and was well-liked by the students.
12. In the last year of the program, the narrator and other seniors became class leaders and were responsible for instructing younger students.
13. The narrator enjoyed their experience in the JROTC program and would rate it 10 out of 10.