Application & Certification

Application

Applicants must have a Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Defense Self Service Logon (DS-Logon) “Basic account” to use JQUIP. Those personnel, who do not have an account, may register to obtain one on the JQUIP login page. The instructions for a new applicant requiring a DMDC DS-Logon account are on the web site pages.

The URL for the JQUIP application is temporarily unavailable. Please check back later or contact the appropriate administrator for further information.

*We appreciate your ongoing support of the Army JROTC program. Due to personnel shortages and internal restructuring within the Instructor Management Division, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of new Instructor Certification requests. The anticipated pause is projected to extend from May 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, spanning approximately 90 to 120 days. Despite this temporary measure, the U.S. Army Cadet Command remains fully dedicated to our cadets, instructors, and the valuable partnerships we share with schools across the districts.

Important Information:
• Incomplete applications will be purged from JQUIP within 30 days of inactivity or 120 days after creation of application if not submitted.
• Each document must be uploaded to the correct tab, failure to do so may result in slower processing time or return of application.
• Applicant can request waiver through JQUIP application portal or seek brigade endorsement (prior to submitting application).
• Do not redact, encrypt, or password protect any documents when uploading to JQUIP, application will be returned without action.

Before submitting your application verify the following documents are uploaded:

  • Photograph:
    • Photo can be taken with a digital device (i.e. cell phone) and uploaded as a PDF in your JQUIP application.
    • A DA style photograph in the Army Service Uniform, 4″x 6″ (3/4 body)
    • Photo must include the following:
    • Name (last, first, MI)
    • Rank.
    • Date Photo Taken.
    • Photos must be taken within 1 year of application.
  • If applicable – Copy of last 3 consecutive official evaluation reports (All 3 required with no gaps or courtesy copies, must be uploaded as 3 separate attachments), academic evaluations included. If you do not have 3, upload what you have and a MFR for the number of documents you do not have. The link to the missing military documents, is currently unavailable please check back once the link is available or contact the appropriate support for further assistant.
  • Most recent copy of Records Brief (ORB (Officer), ERB (NCO), or Soldier Talent Profile)
  • Retirement Orders, Separation Orders, DD 214 (Member 4 Copy- if retiring, must be applicants Retirement- Final Copy).
  • A copy of DA Form 5500 (.pdf) (Body Fat Content Worksheet – Male) or DA Form 5501 (.pdf) (Body Fat Content Worksheet – Female) taken within 6 months (if required). This can be completed at an Army recruiting station.
  • Copy of your highest official transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the Department of Education. (must show degree awarded with registrars signature)
  • Copy of most recent physical exam (PHA not accepted) conducted by PCM, VA, or civilian physician within the last 12 months, on either:
  • Copy of VA Rating Decision if awarded 30% or greater.

ARNG and USAR (Actively Serving):

  • DA Form 5016 (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) dated within 90 days.
  • NGB Form 23A (National Guard Bureau) dated within 90 days.
  • Letter of Recommendation from current Commander (must outline cumulative number of years served, character of service, and current rank held) signed by first line commander.

Online Training

Interview

  • Applicants must complete an interview conducted by a certified interviewer after receiving notification from Cadet Command.
  • Applicant must be in the Army Service Uniform.

Last updated 4/10/25:

For More Information

You may call the Army JROTC Instructor Management Division at 1-800-347-6641 or email at USARMY.KNOX.USACC.MBX.HQ-JROTC-IM@ARMY.MIL.