All leadership positions are available to both sexes equally. Aside from being a credit in high school, there are several other benefits that can be attained from joining the program. Usually at Decatur High, uniform day is on Tuesday of each week, but there are exceptions. The uniform is provided by the military, and is custom-fitted to each cadet. An alternate uniform may be worn if you are a member of a special team or a senior cadet.
Cadets earn their rank and awards to put on their uniforms.
It is considered an honor to wear the uniform and cadets wear it with pride. Yes, although not to the extreme. There are, however, regulations about the personal appearance of cadets, wearing of the uniform, and even how to address the other military personnel and cadets. On uniform day, males must have their hair not exceed past the ears lengthwise, and female cadets must have their hair off the collar. The program also offers field trips, summer camps, military balls, and other group-sponsored activities.