Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Courses
The mission of the AFJROTC program is to build better citizens for America. Program goals are to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment in the students. AFJROTC objectives are to educate students in citizenship, promote community service, instill character and discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. Teaching materials, textbooks and uniforms are supplied by the United States Air Force.
The AFJROTC program explores the civilian, industrial and military aspects of Aerospace Science. Extracurricular activities of cadets are varied and interesting. The unit offers educational field trips to Air Force bases, airports, aerospace industries, and museums. Air Force JROTC carries no military obligation. There are tangible benefits for cadets that complete the course: cadets who attend college may receive special consideration for Air Force ROTC scholarships and they may receive credit for a full year of Air Force ROTC. Cadets who enlist in the military directly after high school may enter two pay grades higher than other enlistees.
AFJROTC Curriculum: Four-Year Program
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Grade 9
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AS History
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The Heritage of Flight
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Development of Air Power
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Toward Military Aerospace
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Contemporary Aviation
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LE I
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Heritage, Organization, and Traditions
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Individual Self-Control
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Citizenship in the United States
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Wellness, Health, and Fitness
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Grade 10
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AS Science
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The Aerospace Environment
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Human Requirements of Flight
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Principles of Aircraft Flight
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Principles of Navigation
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LE II
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Effective Communication Skills
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Understanding Individual Behavior
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Understanding Group Behavior
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Basic Leadership Concepts
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Grade 11
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AS Space
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The Space Environment
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Space Programs
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Space Technology
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Manned Spaceflight
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LE III
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Choosing Your Path
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The Job Search
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Financial Planning
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Career Opportunities
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Grade 12
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AS Options
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Option 1 – Management of Cadet Corps
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Option 2 – Advanced Program – Ground School
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Option 3 – Aerospace Careers
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Lab Manual
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Survival
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Geography
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Policy and Organization
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LE IV
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Management Techniques
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Management Decisions
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Management Functions
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Managing Self and Others
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AS – Aerospace Science
LE – Leadership Education
951 AFJROTC I
955 AFJROTC I (Early Bird)
Grade 9, 10 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
952 AFJROTC II
956 AFJROTC II (Early Bird)
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
953 AFJROTC III
957 AFJROTC III (Early Bird)
Grade 11, 12 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
954 AFJROTC IV
958 AFJROTC IV (Early Bird)
Grade 12 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
A student may enroll in an ROTC program at Building 21, William Allen or Dieruff High School regardless of where he or she lives in the district. The student should work with the guidance department of his/her home middle or high school to arrange placement. A written parental request for transfer approval must be submitted to the Director of Community & Student Services by the first week of August.