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Course Descriptions, Sequences & Cadet Guide

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Course Sequences

The SFJROTC program at the Arlington Career Center follows an A/B schedule, therefore students must complete two years of the program to complete a sequence.

Sequence 1

Space Force Junior ROTC I (One year, two class periods every other day, one credit): The focus of SFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This is accomplished through the development of self-discipline, respect, customs & courtesies, character, integrity, service and leadership. Enrollment in SFJROTC does not obligate a student to military service. Cadets successfully completing this class will have the opportunity to compete for a slot in a summer camp, Cadet Leadership Course, held each summer. The prerequisite for this class includes a willingness to comply with US Space Force grooming standards. SFJROTC class includes an Aerospace Science course each year with a four year rotation that includes: A Journey Into Aviation History (a course focusing on the development of flight), Cultural Studies: An Introduction into Global Awareness (a course examining the global awareness concept and global trends), The Science of Flight (a course examining the basics of flight) and Exploration of Space (a course focusing on space science and space flight). The Leadership Education consists of four Leadership classes that are also rotated in a four-year cycle and includes basic drill training. Consult with SFJROTC instructors and the school’s SFJROTC web page to confirm specific class offerings each year. The four rotated classes include: Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition and Leadership (a course providing the foundation of JROTC and introducing good citizenship skills), Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness and Leadership (a course examining communication at both the individual and organizational levels), Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities (a course preparing students for life after high school) and Leadership Education IV: Fundamentals of Management (a course focusing on the basics of management and activity based learning). Additionally, every year the course includes a fitness program known as the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (the objective of this fitness program is to motivate cadets to maintain an active lifestyle into their adult lives). Only cadets enrolled in SFJROTC can take these classes. As a level I cadet, students will learn about dynamic followership, teamwork, professionalism and they will be assigned to positions in the corps.

Space Force Junior ROTC II (One year, two class periods every other day, one credit): The focus of SFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This is accomplished through the development of self-discipline, respect, customs & courtesies, character, integrity, service and leadership. Enrollment in SFJROTC does not obligate a student to military service. Cadets successfully completing this class will have the opportunity to compete for a slot in a summer camp, Cadet Leadership Course, held each summer. The prerequisite for this class includes a willingness to comply with US Air Force grooming standards and the completion of SFJROTC I. SFJROTC class includes an Aerospace Science course each year with a four year rotation that includes: A Journey Into Aviation History (a course focusing on the development of flight), Cultural Studies: An Introduction into Global Awareness (a course examining the global awareness concept and global trends), The Science of Flight (a course examining the basics of flight) and Exploration of Space (a course focusing on space science and space flight). The Leadership Education consists of four Leadership classes that are also rotated in a four-year cycle and includes basic drill training. Consult with SFJROTC instructors and the school’s SFJROTC web page to confirm specific class offerings each year. The four rotated classes include: Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition and Leadership (a course providing the foundation of JROTC and introducing good citizenship skills), Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness and Leadership (a course examining communication at both the individual and organizational levels), Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities (a course preparing students for life after high school) and Leadership Education IV: Fundamentals of Management (a course focusing on the basics of management and activity based learning). Additionally, every year the course includes a fitness program known as the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (the objective of this fitness program is to motivate cadets to maintain an active lifestyle into their adult lives). Only cadets enrolled in SFJROTC can take these classes. As a level II cadet, students will learn about dynamic followership, teamwork, professionalism and they will be assigned to positions in the corps.

Sequence 2

Space Force Junior ROTC III (One year, two class periods every other day, one credit): The focus of SFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This is accomplished through the development of self-discipline, respect, customs & courtesies, character, integrity, service and leadership. Enrollment in SFJROTC does not obligate a student to military service. Cadets successfully completing this class will have the opportunity to compete for a slot in a summer camp, Cadet Leadership Course, held each summer. The prerequisite for this class includes a willingness to comply with US Air Force grooming standards and completion of SFJROTC I and II. SFJROTC class includes an Aerospace Science course each year with a four year rotation that includes: A Journey Into Aviation History (a course focusing on the development of flight), Cultural Studies: An Introduction into Global Awareness (a course examining the global awareness concept and global trends), The Science of Flight (a course examining the basics of flight) and Exploration of Space (a course focusing on space science and space flight). The Leadership Education consists of four Leadership classes that are also rotated in a four-year cycle and includes basic drill training. Consult with SFJROTC instructors and the school’s SFJROTC web page to confirm specific class offerings each year. The four rotated classes include: Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition and Leadership (a course providing the foundation of JROTC and introducing good citizenship skills), Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness and Leadership (a course examining communication at both the individual and organizational levels), Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities (a course preparing students for life after high school) and Leadership Education IV: Fundamentals of Management (a course focusing on the basics of management and activity based learning). Additionally, every year the course includes a fitness program known as the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (the objective of this fitness program is to motivate cadets to maintain an active lifestyle into their adult lives). Only cadets enrolled in SFJROTC can take these classes. As a level II cadet, students will learn about dynamic followership, teamwork, professionalism and they will be assigned to positions in the corps. They can compete for positions in the corps with increased leadership opportunity.

Space Force Junior ROTC IV (One year, two class periods every other day, one credit): The focus of SFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This is accomplished through the development of self-discipline, respect, customs & courtesies, character, integrity, service and leadership. Enrollment in SFJROTC does not obligate a student to military service. Cadets successfully completing this class will have the opportunity to compete for a slot in a summer camp, Cadet Leadership Course, held each summer. The prerequisite for this class includes a willingness to comply with US Air Force grooming standards and completion of SFJROTC I, II and III. SFJROTC class includes an Aerospace Science course each year with a four year rotation that includes: A Journey Into Aviation History (a course focusing on the development of flight), Cultural Studies: An Introduction into Global Awareness (a course examining the global awareness concept and global trends), The Science of Flight (a course examining the basics of flight) and Exploration of Space (a course focusing on space science and space flight). The Leadership Education consists of four Leadership classes that are also rotated in a four-year cycle and includes basic drill training. Consult with SFJROTC instructors and the school’s SFJROTC web page to confirm specific class offerings each year. The four rotated classes include: Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition and Leadership (a course providing the foundation of JROTC and introducing good citizenship skills), Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness and Leadership (a course examining communication at both the individual and organizational levels), Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities (a course preparing students for life after high school) and Leadership Education IV: Fundamentals of Management (a course focusing on the basics of management and activity based learning). Additionally, every year the course includes a fitness program known as the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (the objective of this fitness program is to motivate cadets to maintain an active lifestyle into their adult lives). Only cadets enrolled in SFJROTC can take these classes.The focus of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This is accomplished through development of self-discipline, respect, customs & courtesies, character, integrity, service and leadership. Enrollment in AFROTC does not obligate a student to military service. AFJROTC courses include Aviation History, Leadership, Global Studies, Space Exploration, Cadet Health and Wellness, and Management of the Cadet Corps. As a I and II level cadet, students will learn about dynamic followership, teamwork and professionalism and will be assigned to positions in the cadet squadron.

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