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Mission:
To build better citizens of character
dedicated to serving their nation and community.
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AFJROTC is an elective
program offering students the chance to become a better citizen and a
leader--confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined. Students explore the
civilian, industrial and military aspects of aerospace. College bound students
may receive an Air Force Academy nomination or an Air Force ROTC scholarship, if
qualified. Or, they may receive college credit for the first year of an Air
Force ROTC four-year college program. Career-minded students may be able to
enter the Air Force at a pay higher than most enlistees.
:-: Leadership is emphasized each
year. Course work
helps prepare you for positions in civilian or military careers. There are
classes on military customs and courtesies and flag etiquette, drill and
ceremonies, communication skills, leadership concepts, job search, college
financial opportunities, management and leadership.
Curriculum
AFJROTC-1:
The first year you learn about the heritage and development of
flight, military aerospace policies, history of JROTC, customs and courtesies,
drill and ceremonies, and much more.
AFJROTC-2: The second year you will study the environment in which aircraft and
spacecraft operate. You’ll learn flight and navigation principles, requirements
for human flight. You will also learn about survival techniques and have the
opportunity to apply this knowledge in a field training exercise.
Additionally, you will learn valuable communication skills, write and present a
military briefing, and become a more effective communicator.
AFJROTC-3: Rocketry, space vehicles, and the exploration of space are covered in
your third year. Life skill are the focus in leadership education.
You will learn how to prepare a job winning resume and learn the many
opportunities available in today's job market.
AFRTOTC-4: The fourth year offers three options: 1. Management of the Cadet
Corps; 2. and 3. Honors Program of Aviation Ground School (leads to the student
taking the FAA Private Pilot Exam, not currently offered).
Activities for Cadets Include: Color Guard Team, Drill Team, Saber Team/Honor Guard*, field trips around
the United States, flights aboard military aircraft, community service projects,
opportunities for attending ROTC college days, formal social events and dances,
summer leadership encampments, Model Rocketry Club, public speaking events at
middle and elementary schools, and qualified students can join the Kitty Hawk
National Honor Society.
*More information on the Color Guard, Drill Team, and
Saber Team/Honor Guard can be found on the Special Teams page.
Why take
ROTC?: Out of district students can take Bryan Station High School's AFJROTC
program. Here's how.
"The information and opinions contained in this
internet site do not reflect the official policy or position of the United
States Government, Untied States Air Force, or Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer
Accessions and Citizen Development." AFJROTC does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, age, creed, or marital status, in the
education programs or the activities it operates.
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