The JROTC Program was formerly a club, that was founded by Mr. Eric Stein. Eric Stein is the Head Dean of Students and a U.S Army Active Duty Veteran serving from 1997 -2000. He started the club as a way to share his positive experience in the U.S Army with others. The time spent in the U.S Army provided Mr. Stein with the seven core values. The goal of the JROTC club was to instill those values in the next generation, especially those cadets here at Queens Metropolitan High School.

As of May 1, 2024, the US Army Cadet Command granted the club the official JROTC status. The Knights Battalion.