Counter Recruiting:

The recruiters are going after our children:

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that high schools receiving federal funds MUST give students' personal contact information to military recruiters. Students can protect their privacy by signing an Opt Out form and filing it with their school administration. This restricts the high school from sharing a student's information with recruiters. Unfortunately, few students and parents know about this option.

The Mayor’s proposed budget has earmarked approximately $2.4 million for Junior Officer Training Corps (J-ROTC), a program that is now operating in 19 high schools in NYC. The J-ROTC program is an essential part of the military’s recruitment program that masquerades as an educational curriculum.


What can you do?

• Join our campaign to get J-ROTC out of our schools.
• Become part of the GPB Counter Recruitment Team. Join us in leafleting in front of targeted high schools to give our kids the information they need to protect themselves from the lies and misrepresentations of the recruiters. Lets make sure our kids know their options. Read about our Opt-Out Action on March 26, 2009 -- the evening of parent-teacher conferences at NYC high schools.Note to Volunteers: Leafleting is permitted in front of public schools. Print and carry a "Stipulation and Order of Settlement" with you and if you are harassed please report it to the NYCLU.

Watch counter recruiters in action in "Counter Recruiting on Parent Night" on the GPB video channel on YouTube.

A Positive Reception for Counter-Recruitment Volunteers: Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Parent Teacher Conference night in New York City Photos Read more here.

And the recruiters lie...
For the top 5 Lies Recruiters Are Forced to Sell You to Make Their Quotas click here.

PDF files to download:
Opt Out Form - English/Spanish
Opt Out Frequently Asked Questions
Reach your Goals Without Joining the Military: Options for Life After High School