AIR FORCE JROTC
Air Force Junior ROTC ( AFJROTC ) is an exciting leadership and character development program for students interested in citizenship , community service , drill and ceremonies , physical fitness , aviation and space , and military awareness . AFJROTC restricts its membership to students who meet and maintain standards of academic achievement , personal conduct , and appearance as prescribed by the United States Air Force . Upon enrollment , students agree to wear the uniform once per week and meet grooming standards such as no facial hair , facial piercings or faddish hairstyles . Although AFJROTC is not a military recruitment program , graduates are offered advanced promotion in the military and are often more competitive for ROTC college scholarships .
Each AFJROTC elective consists of three components : aerospace science , leadership education , and a wellness program . A typical week includes two days of aerospace science instruction , two days of leadership education , and one day of personal wellness and outdoor sports . The aerospace science course rotates between the following themes each semester so no cadet repeats material in a four-year program : aviation history , science of flight , space exploration , cultural studies and survival . Leadership education includes military customs and courtesies , drill and ceremonies , time management , personal responsibility , military and civilian careers , and communication skills . The wellness program concentrates on personal fitness , good sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle . Throughout the semester , cadets earn individual and team awards , assume positions of increasing rank and responsibility , and gain valuable leadership and personal management skills applicable to a variety of careers . To enhance classroom learning , students may also participate in extracurricular activities such as drill team , honor guard , saber team , orienteering , model rocketry , drone operations , community service events , and overnight field trips to military facilities , air shows and aviation museums .
AS 200 JROTC Science of Flight ( Fall ) Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : None This Aerospace Science ( AS ) course will provide an in-depth look at how airplanes fly , how pilots navigate in the air , how weather conditions affect flight , and how flight affects the human body . As a part of the leadership education ( LE ) course , cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government and how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens . Additionally , this course will include wellness lessons to improve the student ’ s sportsmanship and physical fitness . Lastly , teamwork and leadership skills are developed through the practice of drill and ceremonies .
AS 100 JROTC Journey into Aviation History ( Spring ) Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : None This Aerospace Science ( AS ) course focuses on the development of flight throughout the centuries . It will cover civilian and military contributions to aviation ; the development , modernization , and transformation of the Air Force ; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history . As a part of the leadership education ( LE ) course , cadets will be exposed to the fundamentals of management . The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice during their time in AFJROTC . Additionally , this course will include wellness lessons to improve the student ’ s sportsmanship and physical fitness . Lastly , teamwork and leadership skills are developed through the practice of drill and ceremonies .
Air Force JROTC Honors Project Grades 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : Successful completion of 4 semesters ( 2 years ) in AFJROTC , overall 3.25 grade point average , and be pre-approved by Senior Aerospace Science Instructor . This culminating honors project is designed for cadets to demonstrate essential skills through independent study , paper or project , and final presentation in parallel with the normal AFJROTC coursework . Skills in analysis , logic , and creativity will also be showcased through successful completion of this project . The Honors Project is primarily targeted for senior cadets in a four-year program . However , exceptional 11 th graders may be accepted if they have been academically successful .
Summer Leadership School Prerequisite : Strong potential for leadership and physically fit |
Grades 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Cadet Officer Leadership School ( COLS ) is a 1-week long concentrated academic and physical training camp for AFJROTC officer candidates held at |
Fayetteville State University during June 2018 . This course is designed to reinforce the values of leadership , citizenship and to instill a sense of |
accomplishment in selected Crest High cadets enrolled in AFJROTC . Graduates will be given primary consideration for the leadership positions |
within the cadet corps the following academic year . |
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