THERE IS NO MILITARY COMMITMENT IF A STUDENT ENROLLS IN AFJROTC

Enrollment Procedures :

All students must enroll in the regular AFJROTC class during the first OR second semester and should enroll as a “ Reserve Status Cadet ” during the semester they are not enrolled in the regular AFJROTC class. See AFJROTC instructors to enroll in reserve status. Cadets who want to be on the armed or unarmed drill teams, color guard, or strength team must enroll in the Early Morning Drill Class (6:00 am – 7:20 am Mon, Wed, and Fri).

Juniors or seniors who are enrolling in AFJROTC for the first time can complete the entire four-year AFJROTC program in the time they have remaining at TBHS by taking concurrent AFJROTC classes . To do this, juniors must enroll in one AFJROTC class each semester and seniors must enroll in two AFJROTC classes each semester. One class will be the regular AFJROTC class listed below and the other classes will be determined by the AFJROTC instructors. See the AFJROTC instructors if you have questions.

Regular AFJROTC Course for Fall OR Spring Semester 2007-2008

18-Week Course

1.0 Elective Credit

Aerospace Science and Leadership Education are taught simultaneously

Aerospace Science IV – Global and Cultural Studies

Course Description: This is a multidisciplinary course that introduces students to various regions of the world from a geographic, historical and cultural perspective. The course provides increased international awareness and insight into foreign affairs that permits a more educated understanding of other cultures and enhanced knowledge of American's interests and role in the world. Geopolitical issues such as terrorism, economics, politics, military issues, religion, environmental concerns, human rights, disease, over population, literacy, the migration of peoples and other cultural issues will be examined. The regional areas included in this course are Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The lessons include excellent videos to provide a window into life and issues within the regions, followed by a variety of hand-on activities created to engage the student. Readings are also available to set the stage for each lesson, along with workbook exercises suitable for in-class or homework assignments.

Leadership Education IV – Principles of Management

This course is designed to help students understand the fundamentals of management and managing themselves and others. Emphasis is placed on allowing the student to see himself/herself as a manager. Every organization, regardless of size, faces the challenge of managing operations effectively. No matter how well a manager carries out his or her job, there are always ways of doing at least part of the task more effectively. Students will consider four building blocks of leadership from a military and civilian perspective. Attention to these four areas will help students develop a strong foundation to lead to lead others – something that can be very valuable to them for the rest of their lives. The four areas include management techniques, management decisions, management functions, and managing self and others.

Early Morning Drill Class: Thirty-six week course for 1.0 PE Elective Credit (6:00 am to 7:20 am on Mon, Wed, and Fri). This is an advanced drill class for our armed/unarmed drill teams, color-guard, and strength team. This class is required for team members, but any cadet can enroll for credit.

Reserve Status Cadets

Students should enroll in AFJROTC as a reserve status cadet during the semester they are not enrolled in a regular AFJROTC class . Reserve students must wear the AFJROTC uniform and can participate in all AFJROTC activities (i.e. drill teams, field trips, community service, etc.) and hold select leadership positions and earn some awards if they are active in AFJROTC. Students can enroll by contacting an AFJROTC instructor. Credit is not awarded for reserve status.


Concurrent AFJROTC Courses: (For juniors or seniors who are enrolling in AFJROTC for the first time and want to complete the entire four-year AFJROTC program in the time they have remaining at TBHS)

Juniors should enroll in one AFJROTC class each semester. Seniors must enroll in two AFJROTC classes each semester. One class will be the regular AFJROTC class listed above and the other classes will be determined by the AFJROTC instructors.

18-Week Courses

1 Elective Credit for Each Concurrent Course

Concurrent Courses: Aerospace Science I – History of Aviation and Leadership Education I – Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition

Aerospace Science II – Basics of Flight and Leadership Education II – Communication, Awareness, and Leadership

Aerospace Science III – Exploration of Space and Leadership Education III – Life Skills and Career Opportunities

Other AFJROTC Important Information: Co-curricular activities supplement all AFJROTC courses and may include field trips, aircraft flights, armed/unarmed drill teams, rocketry and radio-controlled aircraft clubs, obstacle courses, fund-raising, community service, military balls, formal dinners, and/or a week-long leadership school. Uniforms and textbooks are provided at no cost. Students must wear the AFJROTC uniform once per week and comply with specific grooming standards. Students are responsible for protecting, maintaining and cleaning the uniform. A cleaning deposit is required at the beginning of the year to cover the cost of cleaning at the end of the year. Students must also pay for the day-to-day cleaning and any uniform items that become lost, damaged, stolen, and/or not returned. Career-minded AFJROTC cadets may be eligible to enter the military at a higher rank than other enlistees. University-bound cadets – AFJROTC participation may be noted when being considered for AFROTC scholarships and the US Air Force Academy.