AFJROTC’s mission is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. AFJROTC enhances students’ opportunities for military and civilian scholarships, and for careers in the military and in aerospace industries. Students planning to enlist in any branch of the military, active, reserve or guard, will receive consideration for higher rank and pay depending upon the number of years of JROTC they have completed. Enrollment in AFJROTC does not obligate the student to any form of military service or training.

Cadets have opportunities to participate in a large number of extra and co-curricular activities, including field trips, military orientation flights, rocketry, Drill Team, Academic Team, Archery Team, Raider Physical Fitness Team, Kitty Hawk Academic Society, Stellar Explorers, Summer Leadership School at the Citadel Military College, color guards, military ball, field day, and orienteering competitions. An approved Block Letter in AFJROTC will be awarded to cadets meeting established requirements.

Cadets are issued an AFJROTC uniform and are required to wear it to school one day per week and meet the standards of personal grooming established by the Air Force. All uniform items, including shoes, are provided at no cost except for a $40.00 fee to cover field trip shirt, unit polo, and other incidentals. Cadets are also issued a physical training uniform for wear each week for wellness/fitness training.

All AFJROTC classes consist of courses covering Leadership Education (LE) and Aerospace Science (AS) as described in the class offerings below.

An application is required for each class except Level 1. Cadets should reach out to the instructors to apply!

Course Descriptions

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Air Force JROTC 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9

College Preparatory

AFJROTC 1 is open to all 9th grade students who have not taken JROTC before.

Leadership Education 100, “Traditions, Wellness and Foundations of Citizenship,” will introduce cadets to history, organization, mission, traditions, goals, and objectives of JROTC for all services. It introduces key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. It provides strategies for effective note taking and study skills for academic success. Lessons will cover how to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Avoiding and preventing violence in today’s society will also be covered. How to recognize types of bullying and how to advocate for prevention of this type of behavior. It will cover healthy living, physical fitness, and how to make safe, drug-free, and responsible decisions. The textbook will also examine the negative effects of air and water pollution, and how to help keep the environment safe. Cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government, including a historical understanding of the American flag and other important national symbols. The final chapter will also cover how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens. 

Aerospace Science 300, “Exploring Space: The High Frontier,” is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. 

[CP: 375101CW] 

Air Force JROTC 2 - 1 Unit - Grade 10

College Preparatory, Honors

Application required!

CP Prerequisite: AFJROTC 1 and instructor approval
H Prerequisite: AFJROTC 1, Graduate Cadet Leadership Course or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, and instructor approval

Leadership Education 300, “Life Skills and Career Opportunities,” provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students. This course is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the high-tech, globally oriented, and diverse workplace of the 21st century. Students will learn how to become a more confident financial planner and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how to avoid the credit trap. They will learn about real-life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, warranties, legal notices, personal bills, practical and money-saving strategies for grocery shopping, apartment selection, and life with roommates. The Holland Interest Inventory and other self-assessments will help them to reveal their attitudes, aptitudes, and personal skills. This self-understanding will allow them to explore career paths and understand requirements that they will need to be successful at work and in life. To help students increase their potential for success through education, they will learn how to select a school that is right for them; how to apply for admission to a vocational or technical school, community college, or college/university; and how to succeed in these learning environments. Information is provided on how to conduct the job search for students who wish to enter the workforce right after high school or after additional education and training. They will learn how to prepare a winning résumé and how to develop effective interviewing skills. Students will become more skilled at using the Internet for career research and learn how to network safely using social media. The text also provides information on working for the federal government to include careers in the military, aerospace industry, and public service. Finally, students will consider the most important elements of life skills for all Americans: civic responsibilities, such as volunteering, registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration.

Aerospace Science 300, “Exploring Space: The High Frontier,” is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. 

[CP: 375201CW, H: 375201HW]

Air Force JROTC 3 CP - 1 Unit - Grade 11
College Preparatory

Application required! 

Prerequisite: AFJROTC 2 CP and instructor approval

Leadership Education 300, “Life Skills and Career Opportunities,” provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students. This course is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the high-tech, globally oriented, and diverse workplace of the 21st century. Students will learn how to become a more confident financial planner and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how to avoid the credit trap. They will learn about real-life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, warranties, legal notices, personal bills, practical and money-saving strategies for grocery shopping, apartment selection, and life with roommates. The Holland Interest Inventory and other self-assessments will help them to reveal their attitudes, aptitudes, and personal skills. This self-understanding will allow them to explore career paths and understand requirements that they will need to be successful at work and in life. To help students increase their potential for success through education, they will learn how to select a school that is right for them; how to apply for admission to a vocational or technical school, community college, or college/university; and how to succeed in these learning environments. Information is provided on how to conduct the job search for students who wish to enter the workforce right after high school or after additional education and training. They will learn how to prepare a winning résumé and how to develop effective interviewing skills. Students will become more skilled at using the Internet for career research and learn how to network safely using social media. The text also provides information on working for the federal government to include careers in the military, aerospace industry, and public service. Finally, students will consider the most important elements of life skills for all Americans: civic responsibilities, such as volunteering, registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration.

Aerospace Science 300, “Exploring Space: The High Frontier,” is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. 

[CP: 375301CW]

Air Force JROTC 3 H - 1 Unit - Grade 11
Honors
Application required!

H Prerequisite: AFJROTC 2 H and instructor approval

This course is open to cadet officers and senior non-commissioned officers, requires instructor approval prior to enrolling and is provided for AFJROTC 3 cadets who have been specifically selected to fill corps leadership positions and is primarily offered in a year-long early bird format. 

The honors course focuses on the development of leadership and management techniques that are consistent with the US Air Force and large businesses. Detailed planning, organization, and goal setting are key elements. Detailed management portfolios are maintained and graded. Academics focus the study of organizations, policy development, corporate-level communications, and the organization of the US government. Career planning is integral to this course. Honors cadets form the leadership for the entire cadet program. 

Leadership Education 400, “Fundamentals of Management,” provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The course contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the course are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions. 

Aerospace Science 400, Management of the Cadet Corps, this hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. Cadets must be assigned to a leadership position within the Cadet Corps to be enrolled in this course. All cadets are required to participate in drill and ceremonies training and weekly physical fitness training. Cadets are required to wear the AFJROTC uniform weekly and meet established grooming standards. 

[H: 375301HW]

Air Force JROTC 4 CP - 1 Unit - Grade 12

College Preparatory

Application required! 

Prerequisite: AFJROTC 3 CP and instructor approval

Leadership Education 400, “Fundamentals of Management,” provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The course contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the course are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions. This course introduces cadets to management fundamentals: management techniques, management decisions, management functions, and management of self and others. It gives cadets hands-on management experience and allows them to put the theories and techniques of their leadership education topics into practice. Cadets will develop key skills in leading people and in managing resources. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. 

Aerospace Science 300, “Exploring Space: The High Frontier”, is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space.

[CP: 375401CW]

Air Force JROTC 4 H - 1 Unit - Grade 12

Honors

Application required! 

Prerequisite: AFJROTC 3 H and instructor approval

This course is open to cadet officers and senior non-commissioned officers, requires instructor approval prior to enrolling and is provided for AFJROTC 4 cadets who have been specifically selected to fill corps leadership positions and is primarily offered in a year-long early bird format.  

The honors course focuses on the development of leadership and management techniques that are consistent with the US Air Force and large businesses. Detailed planning, organization, and goal setting are key elements. Detailed management portfolios are maintained and graded. Academics focus the study of organizations, policy development, corporate-level communications, and the organization of the US government. Career planning is integral to this course. Honors cadets form the leadership for the entire cadet program.

Leadership Education 400, “Fundamentals of Management,” provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The course contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the course are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions. 

Aerospace Science 400, "Management of the Cadet Corps," is a hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. Cadets must be assigned to a leadership position within the Cadet Corps to be enrolled in this course. All cadets are required to participate in drill and ceremonies training and weekly physical fitness training. Cadets are required to wear the AFJROTC uniform weekly and meet established grooming standards.  

[H: 375401HW]

Military Science H - Aviation Ground School - Grades 11-12

Honors

Application required!

Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors with at least one unit of AFJROTC. Requires Instructor Approval.

Aerospace Science 500, “Aviation Honors Ground School,” is the foundation for students interested in receiving a private pilot’s license. The material covered is an advanced, more in-depth study of aerospace topics. The Private Pilot Manual is the primary source for initial study and review. The course contains complete and concise explanations of the fundamental concepts and ideas that every private pilot needs to know. The subjects are organized in a logical manner to build upon previously introduced topics. Subjects are often expanded upon through the use of Discovery Insets, which are strategically placed throughout the chapters. Periodically, human factor principles are presented in Human Element Insets to help you understand how your mind and body function while you fly. Throughout the course, concepts that directly relate to FAA test questions are highlighted by FAA Question Insets. Additionally, you can evaluate your understanding of material introduced in a particular section by completing the associated review questions. When the course is completed, students should be prepared to take and pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written examination per requirement of the Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 61-05 Section 61.3. To complement classroom instruction, cadets in this course will be provided flight simulator instruction as well as actual flight instruction on a limited basis. The course focuses on the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) mission to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” Woven throughout is the underlying theme of developing personal integrity. The course also emphasizes leadership and values such as service and excellence. This update incorporates 21st-century teaching, learning, and skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. All cadets are required to participate in drill and ceremonies training and weekly physical fitness training. Cadets are required to wear the AFJROTC uniform weekly and meet established grooming standards. 

[H: 658501HW]

AFJROTC RESERVE PROGRAM - No Credit

The AFJROTC Reserve Program provides an opportunity for cadets, who already compete one AFJROTC course and who are enrolled in AFJROTC during one semester, but not the other, to participate in all extracurricular activities of the AFJROTC program throughout the year, including drill team, archery team, field trips, etc. See the AFJROTC instructors for more information.