The purposes of the AFJROTC
program are to develop informed citizens, to stimulate interest in the
aerospace age, to strengthen character, to encourage the completion of
high school and pursuit of higher education goals, to promote and
understanding of the role of citizens in a democratic society, and to
acquaint students with careers available in the U.S. military
services. The Air Force Junior ROTC learning experience is
intended to be useful in any future career, be it military or
civilian. Satisfactory completion of this three or four year
program can lead to advanced placement credit in college ROTC, college
scholarship opportunities, or advanced rank in the U.S. Armed Forces,
Reserves, or National Guard.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE
I (Offered 9, 10, 11, 12. One year. Prerequisite: None)
Study
includes historical development of flight and role of military from
ancient legends to space shuttle. Role of military throughout history
of U.S. is identified. Final portion of course discusses makeup
of aerospace community and U.S. Air Force. Leadership component
includes study habits and time management, care of uniform, and U.S.
Air Force customs and courtesies. Basic drill skills are introduced.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE
II (Offered 10, 11, 12. One year. Prerequisite: Aerospace
Science I)
Study begins
with aerospace enviorment, which includes the atmosphere and weather,
followed by studying physiological limitations of human flight and
concluding with discussions of scientific principles of power and
flight and learning basic flight navigation skills. Leadership
compnent stresses communications skills and cadet corps activities, to
include holding positions of greater responsibility within cadet corps,
writing reports, and making oral presentations.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE
III (Offered 10, 11, 12. One year. Prerequisite: Aerospace
Science I, II or concurrent with II)
Discusses basic principles of astronomy and space, fundamentals of
rocketry and its application to spacecraft, principles underlying space
travel, and various aspects of space exploration. Leadership
component continues emphasis on written and oral communication
skills. Basic management skills, leadership skills, and
citizenship are introduced. Third year cadets put these skills
into practice by holding key leadership positions in cadet corps.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV (Offered 11,
12. One year. Prerequisite: Cadet must be qualified to hold a cadets
staff position as determined by the SASI & ASI.)
Basically a civics course. Subjects discussed include civil
aviation's primary features and its impact on our society, careers
available in teh civil and military aerospace communities, and
descriptions and uses of modern aerospace vehicles from crop dusters to
spaceships. Leadership component focuses on fine tuning and developing
communications skills. Top level cadet corp jobs provide a
laboratory to experiment with newly learned leadership and management
skills. Students will be placed in AS I/ AS II classes to
train/lead first and second year students.
Students enrolled in JROTC who successfully
complete Levels II & III may substitute one JROTC credit for
Physical Science (2002400). Students enrolled in JROTC are also
eligible for a P.E. credit.
