What is air force JROTC?

The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to "Develop citizens of character." JROTC is not a military recruiting program. Cadets are never under any obligation to join the military.

AFJROTC is a Title 10, US Code-mandated citizenship training program that is designed to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill personal responsibility, character, and self-discipline. The program achieves this through classroom education in air and space fundamentals and hands-on learning opportunities in a number of fun and challenging extracurricular activities.

Cadets participate in physical activity and team sports on Fridays, and may be eligible to attend overnight field trips to leadership, aviation and space-related locations. Returning cadets (year 2+) are required to meet military grooming standards and wear the Air Force-issued uniform once a week for the entire school day. If you would like to know more about the program, ask a cadet or contact one of the instructors.

**NEW AFJROTC PROGRAM OPTIONS**

As we work to foster a sense of opportunity, unity, and school spirit among our students, AFJROTC will offer two program options for the 2024-2025 school year.

Option 1: Full Program participant. All students may continue to enroll as a Full Program participant. This enrollment option provides maximum participation opportunities in AFJROTC activities to include field trips, parades, color guard, and more. Full Program participants will be issued a SC-954 polo shirt, camouflage uniform, and blue uniform (as required) for the semester plus a physical training uniform. Additionally, on designated days, cadets are authorized to wear Professional Citizen Attire (PCA) which will consist of the issued SC-954 polo shirt, their own GCS-approved pants or shorts, and close-toed shoes with an enclosed back (No Crocs or equivalent). It is FREE to be an AFJROTC Full Program participant.

Option 2: Uniform Opt-Out participant. First time AFJROTC students may elect to be a Uniform Opt-Out participant. This is a great opportunity for students to engage in the valuable developmental activities of AFJROTC without committing to the uniform and grooming standards. Students who “opt- out” of the standard uniform will wear SC-954 alternative attire. SC-954 alternative attire will consist of the issued SC-954 polo shirt, their own GCS-approved pants or shorts, and close-toed shoes with an enclosed back (No Crocs or equivalent). Additionally, opt-out students will be required to provide their own GCS-approved athletic top, shorts/pants, and athletic shoes during wellness events. Opt-out students will NOT be required to maintain AFJROTC grooming standards while wearing SC-954 alternative attire. Of note, by choosing to be a Uniform Opt-Out participant, a student will not have access to all AFJROTC program opportunities. It is FREE to be an AFJROTC Uniform Opt-Out participant. However, cost share events may be more expensive for cadet.