In the Fall of 2002, the first military academy class was admitted to Forestville. Along with this came an increase in numbers of those who were members of the JROTC program. Forestville High School then moved from a Battalion JROTC level to a Brigade JROTC level, one of the largest in the state of Maryland. The first Brigade Commander was Cadet Colonel Rashonda Tangle and the highest ranking Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer was Cadet Command Sergeant Major Kiana Carr. In the fall of 2006 came more evolution. Forestville High School became Forestville Military Academy, with all students in grades 9 - 12 being enrolled in ARJROTC. In addition, with one of the largest populations of students enrolled in JROTC at a public secondary institution, Forestville became a Regiment of cadets. Cadet Colonel Jeshawna Wholley became the first Regiment Commander and Cadet Command Sergeant Major Valicia Demery became first regiment CSM of Forestville Military Academy.