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Aerospace Science and Leadership
SEMESTERS: 2
CREDIT: 1
GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Elective. This course may be taken in
place of Physical Education.
COURSE SEQUENCE: Three-year sequence.
OTHER PREREQUISITES: None.
STUDENT AND STAFF ORGANIZATION: Conventional; a marching component
is also included.
COURSE OVERVIEW: The Air Force Junior ROTC program provides
citizenship training and an aerospace science program for high
school students. The curriculum is a balance of 60 percent aerospace
science and 40 percent leadership education. Classes are taught
by retired Air Force commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
Classroom study includes the heritage of flight and navigation,
aerospace vehicles, rocketry, propulsion, space travel, and
aviation careers. Students are also introduced to military customs
and courtesies, flag etiquette, basic drill and ceremonies,
management, human relations, and communications. Many military-related
field trips are included in the program. Additionally, there
is a community service component which helps instill a sense
of civic pride and leadership.
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