AFJROTC and Aerospace Science

Lake Brantley High School is proud to be home to the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFJROTC) Unit FL-954!

AFJROTC is a Career and Technical Education Program open to all students. Participation in AFJROTC does not obligate students to commit to the US Armed Forces after high school. Many of our students do find their passion here in FL-954, and go on to serve through college officer training or direct enlistment. It is not a requirement or expectation, though.

In addition to learning about leadership, personal discipline, teamwork, and the importance of service, students also explore the history, science, engineering, and career pathways of the aerospace industry.

As an official extension of the United States Air Force, FL-954 cadets are expected to maintain acceptable standards in the following areas:

• Academic Achievement

• Personal Conduct, Health, Fitness, and Presentation

• Responsible Citizenship

Cadets are required to wear uniforms one day per week. These uniforms are loaned to students free of charge.

Cadets who complete a three-year aerospace program in AFJROTC are eligible to enter the Air Force two pay grades higher than other enlistees. Additionally, college-bound cadets can receive an Air Force Academy nomination or Air Force ROTC Scholarship directly through their participation in the Lake Brantley AFJROTC Program.

Note: Completion of two years in a JROTC class, a significant component of which is drills, shall fulfill the 1 credit PE Graduation Requirement and the 1 credit Performing Arts Graduation Requirement. This may not be used to satisfy the Personal Fitness requirement.

1800300 Aerospace Science 1: A Journey Into Navigation History

1800310 Aerospace Science 2: The Science of Flight, a Gateway to New Horizons

1800320 Aerospace Science 3: Exploring Space, the High Frontier

1800340 Aerospace Science 4: Cultural Studies, an Introduction to Global Awareness and Leadership Management

NOTE: Participation in AFJROTC is not a requirement to take these courses.

In partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Lake Brantley is proud to offer on-campus College Dual Enrollment for interested eligible students.

Four courses are offered on a rotating basis. Students who complete all four courses will earn college credit worth over $14,500 in tuition.

Year 1: Unmanned Aircraft Operations

ASC 1000 Principles of Aeronautical Science (Offered Fall 2025)

ASC 2560 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft (Offered Spring 2026)

Year 2: Space flight

ASC 1051 Introduction to Space Flight (Offered Fall 2025)

ASC 2052 Introduction to Planetary Science (Offered Spring 2026)