The mission of the Aerospace Science program is to provide the climate, opportunity, and motivation for cadets to experience success in academic studies and their development as leaders. Cadets learn about the aerospace environment and how the technology of aerospace science affects them individually, our society, our nation, and our way of life. Cadets learn and master effective followership and leadership qualities and skills. The program promotes community service and instills responsibility, character, self discipline, and a sense of accomplishment.
Course Code: 999100, 999103
Prerequisites: Agreement to meet grooming and discipline standards
Credits: 0.5 - 1.0 Elective
The introductory year and first year course taken by students entering AFJROTC is designed to acquaint students with the heritage of flight, development of air power, and evolution of air power from WW II to the present. Leadership education concentrates on learning basic and intermediate military drill and ceremonies, as well as military customs and courtesies.
Course Code: 999203
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 1; Agreement to meet grooming and discipline standards; Instructor approval
Credits: 1.0 Elective
The second year is a science course designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather. After developing an understanding of the environment, how that environment affects flight is introduced. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Students also learn basic navigation including map reading, course plotting, and the effects of wind. The portion on the Human Requirements of Flight is a survey course on human physiology. Discussed here are the human circulatory systems, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, and protective equipment. Leadership Education stresses communication skills and cadet corps activities. Written reports and speeches complement academic materials.
Course Code: 999303
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 2; Agreement to meet grooming and discipline standards; Instructor approval
Credits: 1.0 Elective
The third year is a science course which examines our Earth, the Moon and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, space probes, guidance and control systems are explained. The manned spaceflight sections cover major milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon, and to safely orbit humans and crafts in space for temporary and prolonged periods. It also covers the development of space stations, the Space Shuttle and its future, and international laws for the use of and travel in space. Leadership education emphasis in Management Theories, Stress, Financial Management, Introduction to Ethics, and Citizenship.
Course Code: 999403
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 3; Agreement to meet grooming and discipline standards; Instructor approval
Credits: 1.0 Elective
Aerospace Science 4/Leadership Education consists of Global and Cultural Studies, a multidisciplinary course that introduces students to various regions of the world from a geographic, historical and cultural perspective. The course provides increased international awareness and insight into foreign affairs that permits a more educated understanding of other cultures and enhanced knowledge of America’s interests and role in the world. Geopolitical issues such as terrorism, economics, politics, military issues, migration of peoples and other cultural issues will be examined. The regional areas included in this course are Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Course Code: 999903
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 2 or 3; Agreement to meet grooming and discipline standards; Instructor approval; Students entering their Junior year request Honors Ground School course and complete AS 3 as a JROTC four-year completer
Credits: 1.0 Elective
Aerospace Science 5, Aviation Honors Ground School is a course designed for a foundation for cadets/students interested in receiving a private pilot’s license. When the course is completed the cadets/students should be prepared to take and pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written examination. Cadets/students will indicate, through oral/written assessments proficiency in all requirements for successful completion of the FAA written exam. Cadets/students will show familiarity with pilot training programs, opportunities in aviation and human elements associated with the license of a private pilot. In addition, the instructor will ensure the cadet has a basic understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the corps’ pilot training program and association with private pilot training institutions. Course overall objectives will enable the cadets to comprehend: Fundamentals of Flight, Aircraft Operation, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Performance, Flight operations/Aircraft Maneuvering, Atmosphere and its effect on aircraft operations, Basics of navigation, GPS, and using charts and radio aids, Application of principles of aeronautical decision-making and flight-related physiological factors.