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The mission of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
The objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in the fundamentals of air and space science.
The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Curriculum opportunities include: academic studies, character education, life skills education, leadership opportunities, team building experiences, JROTC competitions, field trips, and training opportunities.
Do you want your child to become a better citizen and a leader -- confident, self-reliant and self disciplined? Then Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is for you.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a continuing success story. From the mid-1960s to the present, and into the 21st century, our program has grown and touched the lives of thousands of America's students. The AFJROTC program positively influences our country by helping one student at a time. Our instructors, who retired as some of the Air Force's finest leaders, are helping to form tomorrow's nation by educating our proud and patriotic cadets -- tomorrow's leaders.
Career-minded high school students will learn about jobs in the Air Force that will open important opportunities for the future. High schools students who complete the aerospace science program in AFJROTC may be able to enter the military at pay grades higher than most enlistees. Also, you'll be prepared to work in an expanding technological world -- in the Air Force or as a civilian.
Why Take Air Force Junior ROTC? Through Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, you'll become a better citizen and a leader -- confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined. College bound students can compete for an Air Force Academy nomination or an Air Force ROTC scholarship through their Air Force Junior ROTC unit. Or, they may receive credit for the first year of an Air Force ROTC four-year college program--- plus, free uniforms, insignia and ROTC textbooks. They may also receive priority processing when entering the Air Force if they win the Congressman Herbert Advanced Placement Award. However, there is no military obligation if you join AF JROTC. Nationwide there are nearly 800 AF JROTC programs, with nearly 80,000 students. Less than 4% on average actually join the military – so as one can easily see there is no pressure to join. Yet, students can learn a great deal from participating in this unique program that is not available in any other class. And if the student does decide to join the military, there are also tangible benefits from having taken the course.
Make your high school years more exciting and fun by enrolling in Air Force Junior ROTC. Talk it over with your friends, parents, and school advisor. If you have any questions, please see the AF JROTC instructors or any senior AF JROTC cadet.
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