AFJROTC

Our Mission

“Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.”

Our Purpose

Instill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, character, and a sense of accomplishment. To make the greatest positive impact in the lives of our cadets as possible. This is perfectly encapsulated in our motto: “Building Better Citizens for America.”

Our Vision Statement

Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering enduring partnerships and relationships with high schools, educational institutions, and communities that help meet our citizen development mission.

Air Force Mission

To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.

Core Values

 Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do.

Aerospace Science 1

The first year is a science course designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, a journey into aviation history and citizenship, character and Air Force traditions. Students are required to complete a project, such as a PowerPoint presentation, and then make a presentation on the project. Leadership hours stress communication skills and cadet corps activities. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Students participate in military drill and physical training weekly. Students receive one semester of Physical Education credit and one semester of elective credit. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the academic year.

Aerospace Science 2

The second year is dedicated to two semesters of physical education credit. Students are introduced to the world’s global awareness and leadership education, focusing on communication, and increased awareness of self and others. Students participate in military drill and physical training weekly. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the academic year.

Aerospace Science 3

Aerospace Science 3 is an elective for all 3rd year cadets. In the first semester of the third year, cadets are exposed to a curriculum that covers life skills and career opportunities. Leadership concepts are reviewed and survival skills introduced. To reinforce the learning in Aerospace 2, public speaking will be addressed–improving their skills from the previous year. Military drill and physical training is performed weekly. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the academic year.

Aerospace Science 4

Aerospace Science 4 is an elective for seniors who are officers or cadets who require a third year. In semester one of year four, cadet officers develop their leadership skills and military etiquette. They will learn the positive reinforcement techniques to help improve cadets when intervention is required, managing stress, working in teams, and interpersonal skills. Additionally, cadet officers will learn about other types of governments, the United States Code of Conduct and the Uniform Court of Military Justice. Furthermore, students participate in military drill and physical training weekly. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the academic year.