AFJROTC
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a citizenship program designed to instill respect, discipline, responsibility and character. It is not a recruiting program, there is no military commitment. The mission of JROTC given to all the military services by Congress: “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” Junior ROTC is in over 3,500 high schools throughout the world.
Air Force JROTC is an aerospace science and leadership education program. There is a four-year curriculum with scheduled academic classes and instruction covering aviation history, the science of flight and space, world cultures studies, leadership, character, life skills, health and fitness, and management. Management training encompasses creative thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and organizational skills. Teams and activities involving drill, fitness, flying and community services provides a sense of belonging and teamwork in a respectful caring environment. Cadets are required to wear the United States Air Force uniform once each week; in addition to engaging in physical fitness exercises one day each rotation.
Wellness is exercise program required for all levels. This program is comprised of 19 exercises that develop all muscle groups and provide sufficient anaerobic and aerobic intensity.
BENEFITS: If you successfully complete three years of Air Force Junior ROTC and enroll in Air Force ROTC in college, you may receive credit for the first semester of the 4-year. Each Air Force Junior ROTC unit can also nominate qualified candidates for Air Force Academy consideration. If you enter the military service, you may be able to enter two pay grades higher than your fellow enlistees if you have completed all requirements for at least two years in. Eligible Air Force Junior ROTC cadets can compete for Air Force ROTC college scholarships.
Flight Academy: Opportunity open to Air Force JROTC cadets. Scholarship, Pilot's License and college credit. Air Force and Federal Aviation Association partnering with University Aviation Programs. Once complete cadets may continue to fly through Civil Air Patrol collaboration.
AFJROTC is a program you want to be involved in!
AFJROTC CURRICULUM - FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM
AEROSPACE EDUCATION 1
1 (CREDIT)
Open to grades: 9-10
Prerequisites: At least a freshman in high school, U.S. citizen, and maintaining overall academic average of 70 percent (waivers may be given for otherwise qualified candidates).
Completion of all workbook, textbook assignments and textbook chapter tests; Air Force uniform wear and physical fitness is a mandatory requirement . Uniform and all books are provided by the Air Force. This course is an initial exploration of aerospace activities and leadership techniques. It acquaints the student with the historical development of flight throughout the centuries and progresses to modern day; and the role of the United States Air Force, its customs and courtesies, with special emphasis on leadership and management techniques. Field trips will be made to operational flying units to provide the practical application of aerospace education. Course topics will include modern aircraft, its design and purpose, a history of air power with emphasis on the United States Air Force and its interaction in our modern day world. There will be opportunities to participate in leadership situations.
AEROSPACE EDUCATION 2
(1 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 9-10
Prerequisites: At least a freshman in high school, U.S. citizen, and maintaining overall academic average of 70 percent (waivers may be given for otherwise qualified candidates).
Completion of all workbook, textbook assignments and textbook chapter tests; Air Force uniform wear and physical fitness is a mandatory requirement. Uniform and all books are provided by the Air Force. This course will examine selected areas of aeronautics, and the component factors of aerospace power. Course topics will include the theory of flight, aircraft propulsion systems, air navigation, and military instructional techniques. This course will provide the student with the basic techniques of leadership as a Cadet to participate in Air Force drill and ceremonies.
AEROSPACE EDUCATION 3
(1 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 11 or 12
Prerequisites: Requires the approval of the Aerospace Science Instructors.
Completion of all workbook, textbook assignments and textbook chapter tests; Air Force uniform wear and physical fitness is a mandatory requirement .Uniform and all books are provided by the Air Force. This course examines the space programs and technologies. This course will develop in the student his/her leadership abilities as a Cadet Officer. Here an analysis is made of factors and techniques involved in leadership situations. Course topics will include lunar/planetary explorations, propulsion and guidance and control of space vehicles.
AEROSPACE EDUCATION 4
(1 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 12
Prerequisites: Requires the approval of the Aerospace Science Instructors.
This fourth year offers, to those students who have completed AS-I, AS-II, AS-III, during their ninth, tenth and eleventh grades respectively, three different options to continue their AFJROTC experience. The options are:
1. Management of the Cadet Corps through active incorporation of previously learned theories and leadership techniques as a key staff member;
2. Survival: Survive - Return. Survival instruction will provide training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival.
3. Cultural Studies: An introduction to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness.
Completion of all workbook, textbook assignments and textbook chapter tests; Air Force uniform wear and physical fitness is a mandatory requirement .Uniform and all books are provided by the Air Force.