AFJROTC

AFJROTC: Corps Management

Course Number(s): R402111

Length: 2 Semesters (4 Credits)

Prerequisites:  Two of the following:  AFJROTC Exploring Space, AFJROTC Global Cultural Studies, AFJROTC Survival or Senior Aerospace Science Instructor/Aerospace Science Instructor recommendation.

Grade: 12

The cadets manage the entire AFJROTC corps during their senior year in the AFJROTC program.  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 as they utilize their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills.

Associated Leadership Course:  LE 400 - Principles of Management

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Rotational Classes:  

These rotational classes will be offered every three years as noted below in the course descriptions.  In addition, each academic course is paired with a Leadership Education course.  Leadership education provides an essential component for high school students and is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the high-tech, globally-oriented, diverse workplace of the 21st century.

AFJROTC:  Global Cultural Studies

Rotational class – available every three years (2024-2025)

Course Number(s): R402161

Length: 2 Semesters (4 Credits)

Prerequisites:  None

Grade: 9-12

This course introduces students to various cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness.  The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights, and looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each global region.

Associated Leadership course:  LE 200 - Communication, Awareness and Leadership

AFJROTC:  Exploring Space

Rotational class – available every three years (2025-2026)

Length: 2 Semesters (4 Credits)

Prerequisites:  None

Grade: 9-12

This course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on to modern astronomy.  It provides an in-depth study of the earth, sun, stars, moon and solar system, including the terrestrial and outer planets.  It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere and investigates the importance of manned and unmanned space flights, concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions.  

Associated Leadership course:  LE 300 - Life Skills and Career Opportunities

AFJROTC:  Survival

Rotational class – available every three years (2026-2027)

Course Number(s): R402171

Length: 2 Semesters (4 Credits)

Prerequisites:  None

Grade: 9-12

This course provides 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, such as individuals who become lost while hiking or hunting, or for persons stranded in a snowstorm.  In this course cadets will learn basic elements of survival, how first aid procedures, clothing, and shelter can provide personal protection, the necessities for maintaining life, and how to travel and prepare for recovery in a survival situation.

Associated Leadership course:  LE 100 - Traditions, Wellness and Foundations of Citizenship