Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFJROTC stand for?

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Who teaches AFJROTC?

Retired military personnel

What is the mission of AFJROTC?

Develop informed citizens
Strengthen the cadets character
Motivate cadets for careers in United States Air Force

What do cadets learn in AFJROTC?

Military history
Military customs and courtesies
Flag ettiquette
Drill and Ceremonies
Military uniform rules and regulations
First aid skills
Communication skills
Leadership
About Aerospace vehicles

Who provides the uniform?

Air Force provides the blue uniform
Cadets pay for their own BDU's (not required)

What are the benefits of AFJROTC?

Learn about the military without any obligations
Scholarships
Leadership abilities
Meet new people

What AFJROTC Is About

This introductory course, follows five intertwined curriculum themes, Aviation (military and civil, what makes an airplane fly, aviation, weather, etc.); Space (missiles, space vehicles, and astronauts); Careers; National Defense; and Leadership (how to develop better self-discipline, self-confidence, self-motivation, self-reliance). Students get some excellent military training free, with absolutely no requirement to ever serve in the military. Emphasis is placed on information on scholarship opportunities to colleges, universities, and service academies. The Reproductive Health, Pregnancy Prevention, and Family Living Education Topics program of study is a three (3) week unit within this discipline. This course satisfies the state requirement for instruction in Human Sexuality, as well as the state requirement of one year of PE (or one year of JROTC).