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, Marksmanship Team, Raider Physical Fitness Team, Kitty Hawk Academic Air Society, Stellar Explorers, Summer Leadership School at the Citadel Military College, color guards, military ball, field day, and orienteering competitions. A Clover Block C 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 $30.00 fee to cover cleaning these items at the end of the semester and purchase of a field trip shirt. 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.

Application is required for each class except Level 1 - ROTC Application

Course Descriptions

For More Information: Course Poster and Course Video

AFJROTC 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9 - 12

College Preparatory Prerequisite: none

AFJROTC 1 is open to all students who have not taken JROTC before. LE-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 exam 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. This 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. AS-200, “The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons”, is an introductory course and customized textbook that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science-related courses and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards, the Math Standards and Expectations, and ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students. This course is a prerequisite for AS-500, “Aviation Honor’s Ground School.” 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. [Semester: 375100CW]

AFJROTC 2 - 1 Unit - Grades 10 – 12

College Preparatory Prerequisite: AFJROTC 1 and instructor approval, Application required

Leadership Education 200, “Communication, Awareness, and Leadership” is a customized course designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership. 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. AS-410, “Survival: Survive & Return”, is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in Air Force Regulation 64-4 Survival Training. The survival instruction will provide training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. Survival also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranded in a snowstorm. 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. [375200CW]

AFJROTC 3 - 1 Unit - Grades 11 - 12

College Preparatory Prerequisite: AFJROTC 2 CP and instructor approval; Application required
Honors Prerequisite: Instructor Approval - Honors courses are reserved for cadet officers only

Leadership Education 200, “Communication, Awareness, and Leadership” is a customized course designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership. 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. AS-410, “Survival: Survive & Return”, is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in Air Force Regulation 64-4 Survival Training. The survival instruction will provide training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. Survival also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranded in a snowstorm. 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.

AFJROTC 3 Honors Prerequisite: This course is open to cadet 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. Application required

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. LE-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. AS-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. [CP: 375300CW; H: 375300HW]

AFJROTC 4 - 1 Unit - Grade 12

College Preparatory Prerequisite: AFJROTC 3 CP and approved AFJROTC Application.

Honors Prerequisite: AFJROTC 4 and Instructor Approval - Honors courses are reserved for cadet officers only

LE-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 affords them the opportunity 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. AS-410, “Survival: Survive & Return”, is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in Air Force Regulation 64-4 Survival Training. The survival instruction will provide training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. Survival also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranded in a snowstorm. 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.

AFJROTC 4 Honors Prerequisite: This course is open to cadet 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. Application required

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. LE-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. AS-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. [CP: 375400CW; H: 375400HW]

AFJROTC 5 Honors – Aviation Ground School - Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors with at least one unit of AFJROTC and Science of Flight Curriculum. Requires Instructor Approval; Application required

Aerospace Science-500, “Aviation Honors Ground School”, this course 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. This course will also cover Leadership Education 200, “Communication, Awareness, and Leadership.” This course is designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership. 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. [375500HW]

AFJROTC RESERVE PROGRAM – No Credit

The Clover AFJROTC Reserve Program provides an opportunity for cadets 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, marksmanship team, field trips, etc. See the AFJROTC instructors for more information.