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AFJROTC CT-81

AEROSPACE SCIENCE-1 / LEADERSHIP-1 (BLENDED)

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

The Mission of Air Force JROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

 

CREDIT HOURS: Elective Credit (.25 per quarter, totaling 1 per year)

 

INSTRUCTOR’S NAMES: Lt Col Sonny Kim (kims@norwalkps.org) and MSgt Don Fessenden (fessendend@norwalkps.org)

 

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS:

 

Aerospace Science I:  A Journey into Aviation History

Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition

AF Manual 36-2203, Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, V-2627         

Student Workbooks / Selected Video Tapes (as applicable)

Cadet Handbook

Notebook, pen or pencil

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The course consists of three components: Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership Education (40%), and Wellness / Physical Fitness (20%).  It’s a blended curriculum. 

 

This course is an introduction into the Study of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education.  Academic emphasis is on the following texts:  A Journey into Aviation History; Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition.

 

Aerospace Science: A Journey into Aviation History is a course about aviation history focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern days. It emphasizes civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development and modernization of the United States Air Force, and a brief history of astronomy and space exploration. The present edition is the first major revision of this course in more than two decades.

 

Our vision for this course is to bring alive the significant events that make up the exciting history of aviation. Along with the events, we focus on those people who accomplished them. This book tells their stories and shows why we are so proud of Air Force heritage—which lays the foundation for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. As our mission for AFJROTC is to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community,” we know this course will meet one of our objectives—to provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

 

 

Unit 1: Imagining Flight

 

Unit 2: Exploring Flight

 

Unit 3: Developing Flight

 

Unit 4: Extending Flight

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

Aerospace Science I

 

  • Know the historical facts and impacts of the early attempts to fly.

  • Know the major historical contributors to the development of flight.

  • Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history.

  • Know the key events of space exploration history.

 

 

The Leadership Education I (LE-I) textbook introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program, providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.

 

Unit 1: Heritage, Organization, and Tradition

 

Unit 2: Individual Self-Control

 

Unit 3: Wellness & Fitness

 

Unit 4: Citizenship in the United States

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

Leadership Education I

 

  • Know the major organization structure of AFJROTC.

  • Know the history of the Air Force uniform and how to wear it properly.

  • Comprehend the way others relate our professionalism with uniform wear.

  • Comprehend why attitude, discipline, and respect are instrumental in the success of a unit. 

 

 

Wellness Program:  Motivates cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.  This is also 20% of a cadets overall grade. 

 

All cadets must return the health questionnaire and parental/guardian permission form prior to participating in Wellness. 

 

At the beginning of the school year cadets are tested on the following: chin-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, shuttle run, and 1 mile distance run.  At the end of the school year cadets do this assessment again and see if their fitness level has increased. 

 

All cadets earn the Wellness Ribbon if they participate throughout the year and complete the 1 mile distance run in less than 12 minutes.      

 

Courses Objectives:

 

  • Physical assessment based on the President’s Fitness Challenge.

  • Comprehend the benefits of fitness.

  • Identify cadet strengths and weaknesses in regards to fitness. 

 

Wearing of the Air Force Uniform:

 

All cadets are required to wear the Air Force uniform all day every Wednesday, unless instructed otherwise.  The failure to wear the uniform properly on the designated day could cause a cadet to fail AFJROTC regardless of their current academic grade.   This is a Department of Defense requirement for all JROTC units.  Uniforms are issued at no cost to the cadet, however the cadets are responsible for the routine maintenance and cleaning of their uniform. 

 

 

Grading Procedures:

 

  • Scheduled Exams/Quizzes

  • Homework

  • Class participation/attendance

  • Projects

  • Volunteerism

                

Course Evaluation

Number of points awarded

Exams (4 @ 100 points each)  400

Quizzes (4 or more @ 10 points each)  50

Homework (Uniform wear is recorded at homework @ 10 points each)  150

Participation/Attendance (100 points per quarter)  100

Volunteerism (10 out of 40 @ 10 points each event)  100

Projects (4 @ 100 points…Project/ Presentation)  400

                                                                                 

Total   1200

                                                             

Grading Scale

 

Grade

Percentage Required

A  90% and above

B  89% - 80%

C  79% - 70%

D  69% - 60%

F  59% and below

 

 

 

Class Rules: 

 

  • Come prepared!!!  Notebook, pen or pencil

  • Behind chairs ready for roll

  • Follow instructions of cadet leadership

  • Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking

  • Go to restroom prior to class

  • Respect other cadets!!

  • Wear uniform proudly, all day on Uniform Day

  • No hats or hoodies

  • No cell phones, MP3, IPODS! 

 

AFJROTC Core Values:

 

Integrity First

Service Before Self

Excellence in All We Do

 

AFJROTC Honor Code: 

 

I will not Lie, Cheat, or Steal nor Tolerate anyone who does!  

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