Junior Air Force ROTC
Air Force Junior ROTC I – 0626B
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to students in the 9th grade or above who voluntarily agree to meet and maintain all program requirements. Program requirements include acceptable standards of academic achievement, physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance as prescribed by the Air Force. Cadets who are deficient or demonstrate negative behaviors in one or more of these areas are disruptive to overall corps operations and will be removed from the program.
AFJROTC is an elective credit in science; however, it cannot be used to fulfill the required science for graduation. One year of AFJROTC waives one semester of required Physical Development (PE).
Description: AFJROTC classes fall into two academic areas: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science. One class from each area is taught each semester. Leadership Education 100 is AFJROTC’s “basic training” course. Here cadets learn airman skills & are introduced to AFJROTC. Citizenship classes include memorizing the USAF Core Values & learning about the American Flag & other symbols of our country. Citizenship also includes community service and cadets are required to perform a minimum of 3 hours of community service each year in AFJROTC. Leadership classes involve learning how to wear the AFJROTC uniform and standing inspection. Students should understand uniform wear, dress and grooming standards, military drill, physical training and community service are required components of this class. Cadets are also introduced to drill & ceremonies and receive individual instruction in drill. Participation in flag ceremonies, drill competitions, and parades is mandatory. Scholarship classes teach new cadets how the unit is organized and about military customs & courtesies. There are also studies in ethics and attitude, discipline, & respect. Sportsmanship consists of a weekly physical training (PT) class and all cadets are automatically enrolled in the Presidential Fitness Program (PFP). A health & wellness lesson on the benefits of physical activity complements the PT program. Much of the LE training is done in a “hands-on” environment & cadets are required to be actively involved in drilling, marching, and the fitness program. Students need to be in good physical shape and must be willing to meet military grooming standards before enrolling in AFJROTC. The first Aerospace Science component for all new cadets is “A Journey Into Aviation History''. This 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 a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principles of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Military drill fundamentals learned in the first semester are honed and cadets’ physical fitness is evaluated using the Presidential Physical Fitness Exam. There is a $20 fee per year for this course. Fee waivers available based on need.
Air Force Junior ROTC II – 0627B
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to students in the 10th grade or above who successfully completed AFJROTC I and voluntarily agree to meet all program requirements. Program requirements include acceptable standards of academic achievement, physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance as prescribed by the Air Force. Cadets who are deficient or demonstrate negative behaviors in one or more of these areas are disruptive to overall corps operations and will be removed from the program.
AFJROTC is an elective credit in science; however, it cannot be used to fulfill the required science for graduation. One year of AFJROTC waives one semester of required Physical Development (PE).
Description: AFJROTC classes fall into two academic areas: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science. One class from each area is taught each semester. Students should understand uniform wear, dress and grooming standards, military drill, physical training and community service are required components of this class. Leadership Education 200 is a course in teamwork. Citizenship classes involve the USAF Core Values and cadets need to be able to define them. Instruction focuses on civics and why community service is so vital to AFJROTC. Leadership classes offer “team building exercises” to put the teamwork lessons into action. Participation is mandatory. Uniform study continues as does open ranks inspections as well as lessons on drill of the flight. Second year cadets are required to lead the flight in a drill sequence. Scholarship classes consist of lessons in mentoring, group & team dynamics, improving group effectiveness, & how to get others to work toward a common vision. Problems in groups, steps for solving those problems, and methods of building consensus are explored in depth. Cadets also receive information on service academy opportunities. Instruction on communication skills is presented, culminating on a cadet delivered military briefing on an AFJROTC topic of their choice. Sportsmanship continues at weekly PT programs with cadets encouraged to improve their Presidential Fitness scores. A health & wellness lesson on body image is also included. The preferred Aerospace Science component for second/third-year students is “Global and Cultural Studies”, a multidisciplinary course that introduces students to various regions of the world from a geographic, historical and cultural perspective. The curriculum 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, religion, environmental concerns, human rights, disease, overpopulation, literacy, the migration of peoples and other cultural issues will be examined. The regional areas included in this course are Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The lessons include excellent videos to provide a window into life and issues within the regions, followed by a variety of hands-on activities created to engage the student. In addition, proficiency in military drill fundamentals is practiced and cadets continue to enhance their physical fitness through the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. There is a $20 fee per year for this course. Fee waivers available based on need.
Air Force Junior ROTC III – 0628B
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to students in the 11th grade or above who successfully completed AFJROTC I and II and voluntarily agree to meet all program requirements. Program requirements include acceptable standards of academic achievement, physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance as prescribed by the Air Force. Cadets who are deficient or demonstrate negative behaviors in one or more of these areas are disruptive to overall corps operations and will be removed from the program.
AFJROTC is an elective credit in science; however, it cannot be used to fulfill the required science for graduation. One year of AFJROTC waives one semester of required Physical Development (PE).
Description: AFJROTC classes fall into two academic areas: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science. One class from each area is taught each semester. Leadership Education 300 is a course that prepares cadets for leadership. Citizenship focuses on the core values and cadets are expected to give examples of what each value looks like in action. Uniform wear and open ranks inspections continue to be an integral part of leadership. We also learn about the drill of the squadron and the Manual of Guidon. Scholarship classes use a leadership model prepared by our headquarters. The curriculum covers leadership factors, traits, & principles, including leadership styles, situations, how to prepare for leadership roles, & mentoring. There are “structured exercises” to show the relationship between leaders & followers. Cadets learn about college life and what type of major might be a good choice for them. They’ll also receive information on service academy opportunities. A focus on advanced communication skills will require cadets to present a military briefing on a leader who interests them. Sportsmanship focuses on improving PFP scores and a lesson on stress management. “Exploration of Space” is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The 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 into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. Proficiency in military drill fundamentals continues along with cadet physical fitness through the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. Students should understand uniform wear, dress and grooming standards, military drill, physical training and community service are required components of this class. There is a $20 fee per year for this course. Fee waivers available based on need.
Air Force Junior ROTC IV – 0629B
Grades: 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to students in the 12th grade who successfully completed AFJROTC I, II and III. Students must also voluntarily agree to meet all program requirements. Program requirements include acceptable standards of academic achievement, physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance as prescribed by the Air Force. Cadets who are deficient or demonstrate negative behaviors in one or more of these areas are disruptive to overall corps operations and will be removed from the program.
AFJROTC is an elective credit in science; however, it cannot be used to fulfill the required science for graduation. One year of AFJROTC waives one semester of required Physical Development (PE).
Description: AFJROTC classes fall into two academic areas: Leadership Education and Aerospace Science. One class from each area is taught each semester. Leadership Education 400 is a course on corps management. In citizenship classes cadets study the USAF Core Values according to the “Little Blue Book'' and explain how they have incorporated them into their lifestyle. Being a good citizen remains an integral part of the course and with lessons on duties & responsibilities of citizens. Leadership classes continue with uniform inspections while the drill curriculum examines group and wing formations. The LE 400 class is responsible for the execution of the annual pass in review. Scholarship classes find the cadets taking everything they have learned to this point & putting it into action. They are given several projects to manage including taking care of the school's vending machine, writing unit goals, and conducting the yearly unit self evaluation. Cadets also receive information on AFROTC scholarships and begin preparing for career opportunities. Communication skills require a mock job interview. Sportsmanship classes include the weekly PT program with continued focus on improving Presidential Fitness scores. The final health & wellness lesson looks at first aid. “Survival: Survive and Return” is the fourth year AFJROTC Aerospace Science course. This class is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in Air Force Regulation 64-4 Survival Training”. The survival instruction provides training in skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. This class also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranding in a snowstorm. Proficiency in military drill fundamentals continues along with cadet physical fitness through the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. Students should understand uniform wear, dress and grooming standards, military drill, physical training and community service are required components of this class. There is a $20 fee per year for this course. Fee waivers available based on need.