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Air Force JROTC Course Description
The mission of the AFJROTC program is to “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” Our goals are: all cadets will graduate in four years and go to college, get a full time job (with promotion potential), or enlist in a branch of the military. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Course (AFJROTC) is designed as a four-year program. Although participation in the entire program is encouraged, students may take one to four years if desired. One year of Healthful Living credit is awarded to students who complete AFJROTC/Healthful Living I and AFJROTC/Healthful Living II. This fulfills the Healthful Living requirement for high school graduation.
Classes are fun, active, and challenging. Classes meet with the same frequency as other full-credit classes. Regulation Air Force uniforms are issued free of charge and are worn once each week and for appropriate cadet functions. Trips to various military facilities are taken throughout the year to observe military operations first hand. Supervised orientation flights aboard military aircraft are offered when available from supporting military bases. The cadet corps color guard and drill teams compete against other JROTC units throughout the state and perform at school and community events. Returning cadets are offered an opportunity to attend a Summer Cadet Officer Leadership School. Corps’ activities and class work are designed to build camaraderie among the cadets. Students are given the opportunity to build on their social and leadership skills in a variety of challenging and enjoyable activities.
No military service obligation results from participation in the AFJROTC program. Further, the AFJROTC program is not a recruiting platform for the U. S. Military Services. However, upon graduation, students with two or three years of AFJROTC, and who are otherwise qualified, may enlist in a branch of the military with advanced rank and pay. Students going on to college may qualify for three and four-year senior ROTC college scholarships, which pay for all tuition, fees and text books, in addition to a tax-free stipend of $300.00 each month for the scholarship holder.
AFJROTC/HEALTHFUL LIVING I 95012A 1 credit
Recommended prerequisite(s): None
This is the introductory course to AFJROTC Aerospace Science and Leadership Education. Students develop skills and self-discipline through class instruction, hands-on activities, and military drill. Academic instruction covers the history of aviation. This course 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. Communication skills, problem solving, human relations, and logical thinking are taught. Cadets are required to participate in physical education training and activities. Physical education components include fitness training, personal fitness, and individual and dual team sport skills. Health components include the study of assessing one’s own health, nutrition and weight management, substance abuse, and conflict resolution. A North Carolina certified Health/PE instructor teaches the Healthful Living portion of the curriculum. To receive Healthful Living credit, a cadet must successfully complete both AFJROTC/Healthful Living I and AFJROTC/Healthful Living II.
AFJROTC/HEALTHFUL LIVING II 95022B 1 credit
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC/Healthful Living I and
teacher recommendation
This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education. Academic emphasis is on the aerospace environment, meteorology, flight physiology, and the principles of flight and navigation. Leadership emphasis is on understanding individual and group behavior, improving communication skills, and the introduction to leadership theories. Cadets are required to participate in physical education training and activities. Physical education components include fitness testing, personal fitness, team sports, aerobics, and outdoor education skills. Health components include the study of assessing one’s own health, nutrition and weight management, substance abuse, and stress management. To receive Healthful Living credit, a cadet must successfully complete both AFJROTC/Healthful Living I and AFJROTC/Healthful Living II.
AFJROTC III 95032A 1 credit
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC I or II and teacher recommendation
This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education. Academic emphasis is on a multidisciplinary course titled Global and Cultural Studies 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, religion, environmental concerns, human rights, disease, over population, literacy, the migration of peoples and other cultural issues are 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 cadets. Readings are also available to set the stage for each lesson, along with workbook exercises suitable for in-class or homework assignments. Leadership emphasis is on life skills such as managing others, stress management, financial management, citizenship, and ethics. Third year cadets put leadership skills learned in AFJROTC I and II into practice by holding key leadership roles in the corps of cadets. Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20% of the curriculum.
AFJROTC III (HONORS) 95035A 1 credit (HN)
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC II and teacher recommendation
This is an honors level course in applied leadership using the AFJROTC organization as a leadership laboratory. Advanced reading assignments, writing assignments, practical actions, and analysis are requirements for this course. This course is designed to give the third-year cadet assigned to a mid-level leadership position a better understanding of leadership in small groups. As junior cadet leaders, these students will learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing to success and failure as they plan and execute projects and activities. Cadets in the honors class are expected to be active in after-school preparation for corps projects and extracurricular activities, such as the corps competitive drill team. Participation in numerous major group projects will be required to fulfill the product requirements of this course. Examples include the annual military ball and the corps competitive drill team (specific projects will be determined by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructors). This course provides the unit’s cadet mid-level leaders the tools needed to effectively run the corps of cadets. This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education. Academic emphasis is on a multidisciplinary course titled Global and Cultural Studies 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, religion, environmental concerns, human rights, disease, over population, literacy, the migration of peoples and other cultural issues are 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 cadets. Readings are also available to set the stage for each lesson, along with workbook exercises suitable for in-class or homework assignments. Leadership emphasis is on life skills such as managing others, stress management, financial management, citizenship, and ethics. Third year honor’s course cadets put leadership skills learned in AFJROTC I and II into practice by holding the top key leadership roles in the corps of cadets. Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20% of the curriculum.
AFJROTC IV 95042A 1 credit
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC III and teacher recommendation
This is the advanced course of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education for students who have successfully completed AFJROTC III. Subjects cover the basic elements of survival, principles of management, and preparation for life after high school. The fourth-year cadets apply leadership using AFJROTC organization as a basis for practical actions and analysis. Throughout the year, cadets manage all aspects of cadet corps activities. This hands-on experience affords senior cadets the opportunity to put theories into practice in communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managing, and organizing. A variety of historical leaders, leadership situations, and institutions are studied and cadets are required to write papers and make presentations on their research. Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20% of the curriculum.
AFJROTC IV (HONORS) 95045A 1 credit (HN)
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC III and teacher recommendation
This is an honors-level course in applied leadership using the AFJROTC organization as a leadership laboratory. Advanced reading assignments, writing assignments, practical actions, and analysis are requirements for this course. This course is designed to give the fourth-year cadets assigned to senior-leadership positions a better understanding of leadership through management of cadet corps. As senior cadet leaders, these students learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing to success and failure as they plan and execute corps projects and activities. A variety of leadership and management styles, personalities, and traits are studied. Cadets are required to read at least one book each quarter from the approved reading list and to present oral and written reports on their reading to the class. Weekly reading and writing assignments, along with classroom presentations, also are required based on selected readings from the AFJROTC IV course text. Cadet corps leaders in the honors class are expected to be active in after-school preparation for corps projects and extracurricular activities, such as the corps competitive drill team. Numerous major group projects are required to fulfill the product requirements of this course. Examples include the annual military ball and building the corps competitive drill team. (Specific projects are determined by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructors.) Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20% of the curriculum.
Recent Successes: Fifteen college ROTC scholarships in the past 5 years. Two Air Force Academy appointments. Two NC Teacher Fellows Scholarships in 2007. Selected as Distinguished Unit by Headquarters AFJROTC each of the past five years. First, Second, and Third place overall in Drill Meet Competitions over the last three years.