Course Requirements ::

Aerospace Education—Air Force Junior ROTC

1-3 Credits/ Prerequisite:  must normally take AS1 before AS2_AS3
The Junior ROTC education program enables the student to explore both civilian and military aspects of aerospace. The program is designed to instill integrity and citizenship within the cadets. The instructors will challenge the student to become a leader, self reliant, and self disciplined.  The history of aviation is presented in AS1. The principles of flight, astronomy, and exploration of space will be taught alternately for AS2_3.  The student will be exposed to such subjects as human relations, management of resources, and speaking skills that can prepare them for leadership in the civilian or military field in both AS1 and AS2_3.  Military customs and courtesies, flag etiquette, basic drill positions, movements, and commands are basic aspects of the courses.  Voluntary extracurricular/after school activities include drill team, color guard, air rifles, orienteering, model rocketry, hiking, camping, summer camp, and community service projects.  Uniform wear, one day a week, is mandatory to pass the courses. Cadets must meet Air Force standards of dress and appearance. Haircuts and a clean-shaven face are required for males when in uniform.  Females must wear their hair up and have a single natural color tint for their hair when in uniform.  Uniforms should be dry-cleaned several times during the year at the cadet’s expense.  Students may elect to continue into a 4th year of JROTC.  These ‘senior’ cadets will form the cadet staff and lead the Cadet Corps by leadership in action.

·Two credits of JROTC meet the Lifetime Wellness graduation requirement (i.e. successfully pass two years of JROTC)
·Three credits of JROTC meet the U.S. Government graduation requirement (i.e. successfully pass three years of JROTC)
·The University of Colorado offers college elective credits for AFJROTC courses (tuition fees are required)

Instructors:

MSgt James Loveland - basic military skills and basic leadership skills; afterschool activities of Drill and Color Guard.

Lt Col Bailey - Aviation History, Exploriation of Space, Science of Flight, and Astronomy; afterschool activities of Orienteering and Air Rifles