Junior ROTC

Junior ROTC Courses

The Socastee Air Force Junior ROTC program continues to be recognized as being in the top 20% of the over 850 JROTC units in the United States. This “character/citizenship development” program is offered to 9th-12th grade students and fulfills the PE requirement for graduation. The courses offered in JROTC rotate over a 3-year period to ensure students do not receive duplicate

instruction. 4th-year cadets have increased leadership responsibilities and manage the operation of the program. Each JROTC course consists of three components: Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Wellness & Fitness. Uniforms, books and class materials are provided by Air Force JROTC. Students must wear the JROTC uniform weekly and meet personal conduct and grooming standards consistent with Air Force JROTC guidelines. AFJROTC cadets are able to participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities such as: Marksmanship, Orienteering, Raiders (Fitness), Color Guard, Saber Team, Rocketry, Cyberpatriot (Network Defense), JLAB (Academic Bowl), and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

THERE IS NO MILITARY OBLIGATION FOR ENROLLING IN THE JROTC PROGRAM.

Junior ROTC courses are at the discretion of the student. Junior ROTC 1 may be taken in lieu of Physical Education 1 to meet the graduation requirement. Students may enroll in Junior ROTC courses each semester of high school.

Junior ROTC

Course Descriptions

9th grade JROTC Offerings

Junior ROTC 1 (FALL Semester)
375102CW

Grade level: 9

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: None

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.
**This course will fulfill the PE credit for cadets who elect to take ROTC in lieu of PE 1**

Junior ROTC 5 (SPRING Semester)
375501CW

Grade level: 9

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Junior ROTC 1 or PE 1

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

10th grade JROTC Offerings

Junior ROTC 2 (FALL Semester)
375202CW

Grade level: 10

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Junior ROTC 1 or PE 1

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

Junior ROTC 6 (SPRING Semester)
375601CW

Grade level: 10

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Junior ROTC 1 or PE 1

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

11th grade JROTC Offerings

Junior ROTC 3 (FALL Semester)
375302CW

Grade level: 11

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Junior ROTC 1 or PE 1

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

Junior ROTC 7 (SPRING Semester)
375701CW

Grade level: 11

Credit: 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Junior ROTC 1 or PE 1

There are several components involved within JROTC. The Aerospace Science course is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force, and space exploration. Additionally, this course introduces cadets to the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The Leadership Education component introduces cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals and objectives of JROTC and includes key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, communication techniques and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. JROTC also provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies, describes individual and group precision movements and aids in the development of the command voice. Cadets will learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

12th grade JROTC Offerings

Junior ROTC 4 (FALL Semester)
375402CW
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1 elective credit
Prerequisites: JROTC Instructor Approval

Cadets manage the entire corps, with prior JROTC courses, during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordination, directing, controlling and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their decision-making, communication, personal-interaction, managerial and organizational skills. Additionally, cadets learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.

Junior ROTC 8 (SPRING Semester)
375801CW
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1 elective credit
Prerequisites: JROTC Instructor Approval

Cadets manage the entire corps, with prior JROTC courses, during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordination, directing, controlling and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their decision-making, communication, personal-interaction, managerial and organizational skills. Additionally, cadets learn to understand the importance of keeping physically fit through exercise to reach fitness goals.