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AFJROTC III (HONORS) 95035X0A 1 CREDIT
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC II
This is an honors level course in applied leadership using the AFJROTC organization as a leadership laboratory. Advanced reading assignments, writing assignments,
practical actions, and analysis are requirements for this course. This course is designed to give the third-year cadet assigned to a mid-level leadership position a better
understanding of leadership in small groups. As junior cadet leaders, these students will learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing to success and failure
as they plan and execute projects and activities. Cadets in the honors class are expected to be active in after-school preparation for corps projects and extracurricular
activities, such as the corps competitive drill team. Participation in numerous major group projects will be required to fulfill the product requirements of this course.
Examples include the annual military ball and the corps competitive drill team (specific projects will be determined by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructors). This
course provides the unit’s cadet mid-level leaders the tools needed to effectively run the corps of cadets. This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace Science
and Leadership Education. Academic emphasis is on a multidisciplinary course titled Global and Cultural Studies 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 America’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 are
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 hands-on activities created to engage the cadets. Readings are also available to set
the stage for each lesson, along with workbook exercises suitable for in-class or homework assignments. Leadership emphasis is on life skills such as managing others,
stress management, financial management, citizenship, and ethics. Third year honor’s course cadets put leadership skills learned in AFJROTC I and II into practice by
holding the top key leadership roles in the corps of cadets. Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20% of the curriculum.
AFJROTC IV 95042X0A 1 CREDIT
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC III
This is the advanced course of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education for students who have successfully completed AFJROTC III. Subjects cover the basic elements
of survival, principles of management, and preparation for life after high school. The fourth-year cadets apply leadership using AFJROTC organization as a basis for
practical actions and analysis. Throughout the year, cadets manage all aspects of cadet corps activities. This hands-on experience affords senior cadets the opportunity
to put theories into practice in communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managing, and organizing. A variety of historical leaders, leadership situations,
and institutions are studied, and cadets are required to write papers and make presentations on their research. Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s
development and is 20% of the curriculum.
AFJROTC IV (HONORS) 95045X0A 1 CREDIT
Recommended prerequisite(s): AFJROTC III
This is an honors level course in applied leadership using the AFJROTC organization as a leadership laboratory. Advanced reading assignments, writing assignments,
practical actions, and analysis are requirements for this course. This course is designed to give the fourth-year cadets assigned to senior-leadership positions a better
understanding of leadership through management of the cadet corps. As senior cadet leaders, these students learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing
to success and failure as they plan and execute corps projects and activities. A variety of leadership and management styles, personalities, and traits are studied. Cadets
are required to read at least one book each quarter from the approved reading list and to present oral and written reports on their reading to the class. Weekly reading
and writing assignments, along with classroom presentations, also are required based on selected readings from the AFJROTC IV course text. Cadet corps leaders in the
honors class are expected to be active in after-school preparation for corps projects and extracurricular activities, such as the corps competitive drill team. Numerous
major group projects are required to fulfill the product requirements of this course. Examples include the annual military ball and building the corps competitive drill
team. (Specific projects are determined by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructors.) Physical fitness continues to be important in the cadet’s development and is 20%
of the curriculum.
ARMY (Wake Forest, Rolesville High School Millbrook High School, Enloe High School, Garner High School, and Knightdale High School)
The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Course (AJROTC) is designed as a four-year Leadership Education and Training (LET) program. The core requirements of the
program are met by taking AJROTCI, AJROTC II, AJROTC III, AJROTC IV, consecutively, normally in the fall semester. Cadets are afforded the opportunity to expand their
AJROTC training in the spring semester by enrolling in Leadership, Drill, and Ceremonies. The mission of Army JROTC is “to motivate young people to be better citizens.”
Its purpose is to instill students with the values of citizenship, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. Army JROTC offers
student-centered classroom activities and outside-related experiences for the participants to acquire the knowledge, skills, self-discipline, patriotism, sense of
responsibility, and respect for constituted authority that better prepare them for the future. Army JROTC classes are active, fun, and challenging. Classes offer academic
challenges, practical leadership experience, marksmanship and physical training, and training in drill and ceremony. Regulation Army uniforms are issued to cadets free
of charge and are required to be worn once each week, usually Wednesdays, and to appropriate cadet functions. Cadets are afforded the opportunity to participate in
several extra-curricular activities such as Color Guard, drill team, marksmanship team, and raider team and as part of the Cadet Corps in community parades and special
events. The Color Guard performs at varsity athletic events and several community, civic and veteran’s functions. The Color Guard and other special teams also compete
against other AJROTC units throughout the area. Returning cadets are offered an opportunity to compete for the privilege of attending a one-week camp for
leadership/adventure training. The extra-curricular activities are designed to build camaraderie and sense of belonging among the cadets. Cadets earn awards, ribbons,
and rank based upon their overall participation and academic performance.
No military service obligation is incurred from participation in the Army JROTC program. There are, however, some significant benefits that cadets can earn regarding
advanced rank for enlistment, ROTC scholarships, and appointments to the military academies.