(Aerospace Science) AS 300: Exploring Space: The High Frontier

This course has been completely rewritten to include the latest information and teaching philosophies, incorporating 21st‐century learning strategies. This new course provides students with the latest information on exploring space and an introduction to cybersecurity and technology. It begins with early astronomy and the basic interest in the universe from the Greeks through the Renaissance and Enlightenment ages. Students will be provided an in-depth view of the solar system, including Earth, the Sun, the Moon, and the planets. The text also discusses the history of space travel and more modern space probes and robotics. Students will examine the effects of space on the human body. The text also investigates the history of rockets, launch vehicles, and the coordinated systems required for a successful launch into space. Finally, the text will offer a cybersecurity chapter that outlines the importance of cybersecurity in space and in daily life.

(Leadership Education) LE 100: Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship

LE 100 is a component of JROTC leadership education. It introduces Cadets to history, organization, mission, traditions, goals, and objectives of JROTC for all services. It also introduces key military customs and courtesies, describes how to project a positive attitude, and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. It provides strategies for effective note-taking and study skills for academic success. Lessons cover how to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Avoiding and preventing violence in today’s society will also be covered. It tells how to recognize types of bullying and how to advocate for prevention of this type of behavior. It covers healthy living, physical fitness, and how to make safe, drug-free, and responsible decisions. This textbook also examines the negative effects of air and water pollution, and how to help keep the environment safe. Cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government, including a historical understanding of the American Flag and other important national symbols. The final chapter covers how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens.

Drill and Ceremonies

The Drill and Ceremonies course provides an in-depth introduction to military drill and ceremonies.  This is not a stand-alone course, but it is to be taught as part of the Leadership Education component for each AFJROTC class.  The Drill and Ceremonies course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of a command voice.  Students are provided detailed instructions on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events.  They will have the opportunity to personally learn, perform, and lead drill.  Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the work is to be hands-on.  Those with drill and ceremony experience from previous years of ROTC will build upon their skills and further hone them, which will allow them to showcase their abilities for class and co-curricular events.  Students with drill and ceremony experience will also be called upon to demonstrate and help instruct the less experienced students. 

Health and Wellness Program

The Wellness/Physical Fitness portion will incorporate the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (CHWP). The CHWP will provide individualized training programs based on national standards by age and gender and will identify areas of improvement and incorporate a physical training program to assist cadets with reaching their goals.  The goal of the CHWP is to motivate JROTC Cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.

AFJROTC Syllabus for SY 2024-2025

AS 400: Management of the Cadet Corps

Cadets should be in a leadership position of managing Cadet Corps programs by their fourth year in the AFJROTC program.  AS 400 is intended for 4th year Cadets who hold corps management positions. However, on a case-by-case basis, 3rd year Cadets may be placed in corps management positions, and if they are in their senior year, enrolled in AS 400. AS 400 is NOT intended for Cadets who do NOT hold corps management/leadership positions.   This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. There is no textbook for this course, the course syllabus is structured so that Cadets achieve course objectives by completing corps management activities.

Leadership Education 400: Fundamentals of Management

Curriculum for this portion of the course is based on the textbook "The Fundamentals of Management," which contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC and effectively manage corps activities. Throughout the text there are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role-play activities built into the lessons.  These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.

Syllabus AS400/LE400

AS 400: Management of the Cadet Corps/Leadership Education 400: Fundamentals of Management (HONORS)

Curriculum for this portion of the course is based on the textbook "The Fundamentals of Management," which contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC and effectively manage corps activities. Throughout the text there are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role-play activities built into the lessons.  These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.

This is an honors-level course in applied leadership using the AFJROTC organization as a leadership laboratory.  Subjects cover the basic elements of leadership, principles of management, and preparation for life after high school.  Throughout the year, cadets manage all aspects of cadet corps activities.  This hands-on experience affords senior Cadets the opportunity to put theories into practice in communications, decision-making, personal interaction, managing, and organizing. 

Advanced reading assignments, writing assignments, practical actions, and analysis are requirements for this course.  This course is designed to give the fourth-year Cadet assigned to senior leadership positions a better understanding of leadership through management of the Cadet Corps.  As senior Cadet leaders, these students learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing to success and failure as they plan and execute Corps projects and activities.  A variety of leadership and management styles, personalities, and traits are studied. 

Cadets are required to read at least one book on leadership/management/teamwork from the approved reading list and to present an oral and written analysis on their reading to the class.  Also, a leadership analysis paper will be required.  This culminating (capstone) project is designed for Cadets to demonstrate essential skills through reading, writing, speaking, production, and performance. Skills in analysis, logic, and creativity will also be showcased through successful completion of this project.

Syllabus AS400/LE400 (HONORS)