Air Force Junior ROTC Program

JROTCMission “(The) purpose of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment."

Junior ROTC “Building Better Citizens for America” Founded by US Army Non-compulsory cadet corps Aim: better citizenship National Defense Act Formally established JROTC ROTC Vitalization Act All services directed to establish program AF: 20 units by Congressional Expansion AF: 609 Units, 92,000+ students Focus on inner-city and “at-risk” schools Growing to 3500 DoD units by FY05 AF: 945 units (27%) Army 47%, USN 20%, USMC 6%

Three or four year program, instills... Values of citizenship Community service Personal responsibility Sense of accomplishment JROTC Focus

JROTC Program Program includes: Classroom academic studies Character Education Team building Leadership opportunities Field trips / training opportunities What we don’t do: Recruit for Armed Forces or require service obligation Conduct combat skills training Fire military weapons

JROTC Program Goals Promote patriotism Develop informed and responsible citizens Develop habits of orderliness and respect for authority Develop self-reliance, discipline and leadership Develop awareness and detailed understanding about aerospace and aerospace-related topics Develop awareness and understanding of the basic elements of the military and national security Develop respect for the need for constituted authority in a democratic society

JROTC Program The Air Force provides: Educational / audiovisual material Books, curriculum guides, note taking guides Unit support and maintenance funds Uniforms and organizational equipment Honor guard and drill team equipment Field trip opportunities

JROTC Benefits to the School Increased attendance Higher graduation rate New curriculum opportunity Character Education and Life Skills Decreased discipline problems Student leadership development Increased parental involvement General military awareness / appreciation Nationwide support network

JROTC Benefits to the Student Credits for graduation Opportunity to participate on different teams and in varied leadership positions Mentoring relationship with instructors Character Education and Life Skills Increased scholarship / academy opportunities Increased student self-esteem Opportunity for field trips and summer programs Benefits and advanced enlistment opportunities for those who desire to join the military