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Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

May 09, 2024

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is a subdivision of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). JROTC is a junior military science elective class that is offered in many high schools across the United States. The class is the high school version of the college ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps). The Air Force division of JROTC is composed of physical training, aerospace science academic classes, and leadership skill creation. Outside of the formal class, there are extra-curricular teams that cadets may participate in to create qualities of leadership and followership. Unlike the collegiate version of ROTC, upon completion of JROTC there is no military service required. This allows the youth of the United States to experience the military without having long-term commitments.

Air Force JROTC emblem

Mission statement edit

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

History edit

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps was founded in 1911 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, by Army Lt. Edgar R. Steevers.[1] He created the program with the idea in mind to create more enlightened and higher quality citizens for the United States of America as well to educate young people about the military and its functions. AFJROTC is found at approximately 800 high schools across the nation as of 2014 and that number continues to grow.[2]

Chain of command and classroom procedures edit

AFJROTC is unique in its class procedures than typical classes that one takes in high school. AFJROTC is structured to be run predominantly by cadets, with the supervision of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (Teacher).[3] Every Corps of Cadets has a chain of command similar to that in the actual military. At the top of the chain there is the Corps Commander who has his/her cabinet of officers below them that are in charge of the tasks of the corps. The senior staff of cadets along with the Corps Commander decides what activities the Corps will partake in and/or sponsor. The SASI (Senior Aerospace Science Instructor) oversees the activities and helps the corps achieve their goals.[4]

Curriculum edit

Curriculum in Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is spent instructing cadets about leadership, aerospace science, and how to become enlightened citizens. Leadership instruction is achieved by partial study of the matter, but is predominantly experience based. There are multiple leadership positions that cadets can hold that vary from Corps to Corps, but one similarity between all Corps is the chain of command that each one functions by. Cadets can work their way up the ladder of leadership in order to develop their skills. Instruction in aerospace science consists primarily of the study of aerodynamics, the history of the Air Force, and the protocol of being a cadet in the Air Force JROTC program.[5]

Uniform wear edit

AFJROTC cadets wear the same uniform as active duty United States Air Force members. The Air Force requires that at least once a week AFJROTC cadets must wear the uniform properly and be inspected by their Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for accuracy. Cadets will also wear their uniform to parades, competitions, and ceremonial affairs. Cadets must learn how to properly adorn medals, ribbons, cords, badges, and other items awarded to cadets through their efforts put forth in the Corps.[6]

Physical training edit

Physical training in AFJROTC consists of training the individual cadets to the Air Force’s standards of physical fitness for AFJROTC cadets. The training consists of physical examinations once an academic quarter (2 ½ months) to track progress and increase the physical abilities and limitations of the cadets. The fitness tests consist of flexibility testing, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, sprinting exercises, and cardiovascular endurance via a one-mile run. Each quarter of the academic school year, cadets are tested on these qualities and their progress is tracked.[7] Awards may be presented to cadets based on their ability to perform physically.

Extracurricular activities edit

AFJROTC requires that cadets wear the uniform, participate in academics, and participate in physical fitness. Cadets do not have to participate in extra-curricular activities, however they are encouraged in order to advance in leadership positions and develop esprit de corps. Extra-curricular activities consist of regulation armed drill teams, regulation unarmed drill teams, exhibition armed drill teams, exhibition unarmed drill teams, cyber patriot (instruction on how to defend against cyber hacking), flag detail, color guard, and raider teams (team that competes in various physical events). All of these teams compete against other JROTC units, and these competitions are sponsored by high schools, the JROTC units themselves, and occasionally Air Force collaborations. The AFA (Air Force Association) is the most notable sponsor of AFJROTC events, and is most famous for hosting drill team meets. In addition to teams, there are many field trips and camps that are available to cadets to get involved in their respective corps.[8] Examples of some of these field trips offered to cadets include aerospace museum visits, AC-135 refueling plane trips, and week-long military camps at institutes across the nation such as The Citadel, the United States Air Force Academy, VMI, and Norwich University.

Future opportunities edit

A Certificate of Completion is presented to Cadets who have completed at least three years of the AFJROTC program and have received a grade of 75% or higher each semester enrolled in the program. If a cadet chooses to enlist in a branch of the military, the Certificate of Completion will allow them to enlist as an E-3 in the Air Force, or as an E-2 or E-3 in other branches, however this and other benefits provided by the Certificate of Completion only apply if the Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI) endorses the cadet.[9]

A cadet who has been enrolled in AFJROTC for 2 or more years and is a graduating senior may be nominated for a J-100 scholarship by their unit instructor. Of the nominated cadets, 100 are awarded a scholarship. The scholarship includes 100% paid tuition at any university with a AFROTC detachment, $10k yearly allowance for on-campus housing, an annual book stipend, and a monthly cadet stipend. If a cadet accepts the scholarship, they are required to pursue an officer commission through AFROTC.[10]

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Air Force Junior ROTC Grant." - Air Force Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.afa.org/informationfor/teachers/k12grants/airforcejuniorrotcgrant 2015-02-11 at the Wayback Machine>.
  2. ^ Grier, Peter. "AFJROTC in a Holding Pattern." Air Force Magazine Jan. 2014: 57-59. Military and Government Collection. Web. 9 Nov. 2014.
  3. ^ "Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)." Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <https://kb.defense.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/513/~/junior-reserve-officer-training-corps-(jrotc)>.
  4. ^ Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage." Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFJROTC/index.asp>.
  5. ^ "Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage." Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.thenationals.net/af-nationals.htm>.
  6. ^ "AFJROTC - Mission, History, Creed." AFJROTC - Mission, History, Creed. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://cms.dsusd.k12.ca.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=61225&&PHPSESSID=02e2034e644f158ef0aee427ed10b177 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine>.
  7. ^ Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage." Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFJROTC/index.asp>.
  8. ^ "Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)." Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. [1].
  9. ^ "Benefits". USAF UNIT TX 20061, Langham Creek AFJROTC. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  10. ^ "J-100 Scholarship Information". Air University (AU). 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-12-05.

References edit

"Air Force Junior ROTC Grant." - Air Force Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <>. "Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)." Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <https://kb.defense.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/513/~/junior-reserve-officer-training-corps-(jrotc)>. Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage." Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFJROTC/index.asp>. "Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage." Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.thenationals.net/af-nationals.htm>. "AFJROTC - Mission, History, Creed." AFJROTC - Mission, History, Creed. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <>. Grier, Peter. "AFJROTC in a Holding Pattern." Air Force Magazine Jan. 2014: 57-59. Military and Government Collection. Web. 9 Nov. 2014.


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Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps AFJROTC is a subdivision of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC JROTC is a junior military science elective class that is offered in many high schools across the United States The class is the high school version of the college ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps The Air Force division of JROTC is composed of physical training aerospace science academic classes and leadership skill creation Outside of the formal class there are extra curricular teams that cadets may participate in to create qualities of leadership and followership Unlike the collegiate version of ROTC upon completion of JROTC there is no military service required This allows the youth of the United States to experience the military without having long term commitments Air Force JROTC emblem Contents 1 Mission statement 2 History 3 Chain of command and classroom procedures 4 Curriculum 5 Uniform wear 6 Physical training 7 Extracurricular activities 8 Future opportunities 9 Notes 10 ReferencesMission statement editDevelop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community History editAir Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps was founded in 1911 in Cheyenne Wyoming by Army Lt Edgar R Steevers 1 He created the program with the idea in mind to create more enlightened and higher quality citizens for the United States of America as well to educate young people about the military and its functions AFJROTC is found at approximately 800 high schools across the nation as of 2014 and that number continues to grow 2 Chain of command and classroom procedures editAFJROTC is unique in its class procedures than typical classes that one takes in high school AFJROTC is structured to be run predominantly by cadets with the supervision of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Teacher 3 Every Corps of Cadets has a chain of command similar to that in the actual military At the top of the chain there is the Corps Commander who has his her cabinet of officers below them that are in charge of the tasks of the corps The senior staff of cadets along with the Corps Commander decides what activities the Corps will partake in and or sponsor The SASI Senior Aerospace Science Instructor oversees the activities and helps the corps achieve their goals 4 Curriculum editCurriculum in Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is spent instructing cadets about leadership aerospace science and how to become enlightened citizens Leadership instruction is achieved by partial study of the matter but is predominantly experience based There are multiple leadership positions that cadets can hold that vary from Corps to Corps but one similarity between all Corps is the chain of command that each one functions by Cadets can work their way up the ladder of leadership in order to develop their skills Instruction in aerospace science consists primarily of the study of aerodynamics the history of the Air Force and the protocol of being a cadet in the Air Force JROTC program 5 Uniform wear editAFJROTC cadets wear the same uniform as active duty United States Air Force members The Air Force requires that at least once a week AFJROTC cadets must wear the uniform properly and be inspected by their Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for accuracy Cadets will also wear their uniform to parades competitions and ceremonial affairs Cadets must learn how to properly adorn medals ribbons cords badges and other items awarded to cadets through their efforts put forth in the Corps 6 Physical training editPhysical training in AFJROTC consists of training the individual cadets to the Air Force s standards of physical fitness for AFJROTC cadets The training consists of physical examinations once an academic quarter 2 months to track progress and increase the physical abilities and limitations of the cadets The fitness tests consist of flexibility testing push ups sit ups pull ups sprinting exercises and cardiovascular endurance via a one mile run Each quarter of the academic school year cadets are tested on these qualities and their progress is tracked 7 Awards may be presented to cadets based on their ability to perform physically Extracurricular activities editAFJROTC requires that cadets wear the uniform participate in academics and participate in physical fitness Cadets do not have to participate in extra curricular activities however they are encouraged in order to advance in leadership positions and develop esprit de corps Extra curricular activities consist of regulation armed drill teams regulation unarmed drill teams exhibition armed drill teams exhibition unarmed drill teams cyber patriot instruction on how to defend against cyber hacking flag detail color guard and raider teams team that competes in various physical events All of these teams compete against other JROTC units and these competitions are sponsored by high schools the JROTC units themselves and occasionally Air Force collaborations The AFA Air Force Association is the most notable sponsor of AFJROTC events and is most famous for hosting drill team meets In addition to teams there are many field trips and camps that are available to cadets to get involved in their respective corps 8 Examples of some of these field trips offered to cadets include aerospace museum visits AC 135 refueling plane trips and week long military camps at institutes across the nation such as The Citadel the United States Air Force Academy VMI and Norwich University Future opportunities editA Certificate of Completion is presented to Cadets who have completed at least three years of the AFJROTC program and have received a grade of 75 or higher each semester enrolled in the program If a cadet chooses to enlist in a branch of the military the Certificate of Completion will allow them to enlist as an E 3 in the Air Force or as an E 2 or E 3 in other branches however this and other benefits provided by the Certificate of Completion only apply if the Senior Aerospace Instructor SASI endorses the cadet 9 A cadet who has been enrolled in AFJROTC for 2 or more years and is a graduating senior may be nominated for a J 100 scholarship by their unit instructor Of the nominated cadets 100 are awarded a scholarship The scholarship includes 100 paid tuition at any university with a AFROTC detachment 10k yearly allowance for on campus housing an annual book stipend and a monthly cadet stipend If a cadet accepts the scholarship they are required to pursue an officer commission through AFROTC 10 Notes edit Air Force Junior ROTC Grant Air Force Association N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www afa org informationfor teachers k12grants airforcejuniorrotcgrant Archived 2015 02 11 at the Wayback Machine gt Grier Peter AFJROTC in a Holding Pattern Air Force Magazine Jan 2014 57 59 Military and Government Collection Web 9 Nov 2014 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt https kb defense gov app answers detail a id 513 junior reserve officer training corps jrotc gt Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www au af mil au holmcenter AFJROTC index asp gt Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www thenationals net af nationals htm gt AFJROTC Mission History Creed AFJROTC Mission History Creed N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http cms dsusd k12 ca us education components scrapbook default php sectiondetailid 61225 amp amp PHPSESSID 02e2034e644f158ef0aee427ed10b177 Archived 2016 03 03 at the Wayback Machine gt Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www au af mil au holmcenter AFJROTC index asp gt Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 1 Benefits USAF UNIT TX 20061 Langham Creek AFJROTC Retrieved 2023 12 05 J 100 Scholarship Information Air University AU 2023 09 26 Retrieved 2023 12 05 References edit Air Force Junior ROTC Grant Air Force Association N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt https web archive org web 20150211010745 http www afa org informationfor teachers k12grants airforcejuniorrotcgrant gt Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps JROTC N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt https kb defense gov app answers detail a id 513 junior reserve officer training corps jrotc gt Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage Welcome to AFJROTC Homepage N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www au af mil au holmcenter AFJROTC index asp gt Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage Air Force National JROTC Drill Championships Series Homepage N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt http www thenationals net af nationals htm gt AFJROTC Mission History Creed AFJROTC Mission History Creed N p n d Web 19 Nov 2014 lt https web archive org web 20160303222156 http cms dsusd k12 ca us education components scrapbook default php sectiondetailid 61225 amp amp PHPSESSID 02e2034e644f158ef0aee427ed10b177 gt Grier Peter AFJROTC in a Holding Pattern Air Force Magazine Jan 2014 57 59 Military and Government Collection Web 9 Nov 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps amp oldid 1202431084, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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