What legislative act established the JROTC program?

The National Defense Act is the legislative act that established the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. Enacted in 1916, this act created the framework for military training in high schools and aimed to promote good citizenship, leadership, and discipline among students. The JROTC program was designed to prepare young individuals for future roles in military service and civic engagement. It supports the development of personal and leadership skills that are beneficial for students, whether they choose to pursue military careers or civilian paths.

The other acts mentioned do not specifically establish the JROTC program. The National Defense Authorization Act focuses primarily on defense funding and policy, the National Security Act addresses intelligence and defense organization, and the Military Training Act does not relate directly to the JROTC framework. Each of these acts plays its own significant role in national defense and security but does not provide the foundational legislation for JROTC as the National Defense Act does.