AIR FORCE JROTC

Goals and mission of the AFJROTC program: To “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.”  There is NO military obligation for students enrolling in the AFJROTC curriculum. 

Requirements for all AFJROTC courses:  AF Grooming (including hair neat, clean, and trimmed above the ears; all piercings removed anytime the cadet is in uniform, including PT; tattoos may not be visible when in uniform) No drug or criminal involvement; Cadets must wear the blue military uniform once a week on required days.  Dressing out in Air Force physical training (PT) uniform is required once a week. The curriculum breakdown is as follows:  40% of the program comes from the Aerospace Science courses, 40% from Leadership Education courses, and the final 20% is from the Wellness (physical training) course. 

Wellness is an official part of the AFJROTC program. It is an education and exercise program focusing on individual baseline improvements to achieve a national standard calculated with age and gender. Cadets will be allowed to put into practice the wellness concepts taught in JROTC I, II, III, and IV.  This includes individual and teams sports/activities that cadets enjoy.  Cadets are responsible for planning their weekly PT activities/events.  Wellness is an 18-week program adaptable to meet individual goals using the Presidential Physical Fitness test.

* Students may not repeat a JROTC course unless they failed it previously.

JROTC I - (1st-Year cadets encouraged to enroll in these courses but NOT necessary) Single Block, One Term, One Credit.  9th-12th first-year cadets.  State & Local Course Code 3331.  Classes include AS 100, LE 100, LE 500 and Wellness (PT).

AS 100 - This is the recommended first Aerospace Science (AS) course for all new cadets. It is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight aviation, a brief astronomical and space exploration history, and principles of flight including flight power and rockets.  LE 100 - Leadership Education (LE) course introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.  LE 500 - concentrates on the elements of military drills and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting drills, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and the development of the command voice.  

JROTC II - (2nd-Year cadets encouraged to enroll in these courses but NOT necessary) Single Block, One Term, One Credit.  9th- 12th Grades.  State & Local Course Code 3332.  Classes include AS 200, AS 220, LE 200, LE 500, and Wellness (PT) 

AS 200 - This AS course focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course complements materials taught in math, physics, and other science-related courses.  An optional course is one about the world’s cultures. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights.  LE 200 - stresses communications skills & cadet corps activities. Information is provided on preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems, & personal development.  Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects. AS 220 - This is a customized course about the world’s cultures. The course is specifically created for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world’s cultures through studying 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. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands-on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide the reinforcement of the materials. LE 500 - concentrates on the elements of military drills and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting drills, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and the development of the command voice.

JROTC III - (3rd-Year cadets encouraged to enroll in these courses but NOT necessary) Single Block, One Term, One Credit.  9th-12th Grades.  State & Local Course Code 3333. Classes include AS 300, LE 300, LE 500 and Wellness (PT)

AS 300 - this AS course includes information about space science and space exploration, astronomy and the Renaissance. It studies the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and outer planets. It focuses on spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, space missions, human-crewed spaceflight, the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, landing on the Moon and advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space.  LE 300 -This LE course is helpful to students in deciding which path to take after high school and information on how to apply for college, vocational or technical school. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school, financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, and how not to get caught in the credit trap. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful too.  There is information on preparing a résumé and the importance of good interviewing skills. If students are interested in a military career, information is also provided for them. LE 500 - concentrates on the elements of military drills and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting drills, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and the development of the command voice.

JROTC IV - (4th-Year cadets encouraged to enroll in these courses but NOT necessary) Single Block, One Term, One Credit. 9th-12th Grades.  Course Code: 3334.  Includes AS 220, AS 400, LE 400, LE 500 and Wellness (PT)

AS 400 - this AS course allows the cadets to manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This hands-on experience allows the cadets to put the theories of previous leadership courses into practice. The cadets will do all the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills.  LE 400 - this LE course provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. This course will equip the cadets with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the military. LE 500 - concentrates on the elements of military drills and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting drills, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and the development of the command voice.

JROTC I – AS 400 & LE 400 

JROTC II - AS 400 & LE 400

JROTC III - AS 400 & LE 400

JROTC IV - AS 400 & LE 400  

Single Block, One Term, One Credit. 10th -12th Grades.   Requirements:  Must have completed 3 JROTC courses.

AS 400 & LE 400 are offered to cadets who have completed at least three levels of the program and will serve as cadet mentors/leaders in the classroom.