High School Credits: 2
Advanced Standing: eligible for ROTC scholarships, appointments to the military academies, and pay and seniority benefits for those going directly into the military.
Course Description
The Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Foundations and AFJROTC Advanced classes condense the standard four-year AFJROTC program into a comprehensive two-year program. Topics include the history of air power, the science of flight, global studies, and the organization of the US military. Students learn leadership, teamwork, military customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, communication skills, resume preparation, and interpersonal skills. Students who successfully complete the AFJROTC program are eligible for ROTC scholarships, appointments to military academies, and higher pay eligibility for those enlisting in the military.
Curriculum
Aerospace Career
Cadet Management
Flight
Principles
Geography and Survival
Heritage and Development of Flight / Military Aerospace Policies
Rocketry
Prerequisites
Useful characteristics for this class include: leadership, respect, and
the ability to function within a teamwork environment.
Colleges / Universities
Academy graduates interested in military careers can continue their
studies at a wide variety of schools including:
United States Air Force Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Military Academy
United States Air Force Reserves
United States Army Reserves
Any of the 114 Colleges with USAF ROTC programs
and scholarships available on campus
Careers
Junior ROTC prepares students for many careers:
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Navy
United States Marines
Aviation Industry
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