AFJROTC Frequently Asked Questions
1. QUESTION: What is the purpose of AFJROTC?
ANSWER: AFJROTC's mission is to build better, more productive citizens.
2. QUESTION: When did AFJROTC begin?
ANSWER: AFJROTC began in 1966 at 20 high schools.
3. QUESTION: What is the current status of the AFJROTC program?
ANSWER: There are currently 794 Air Force Junior ROTC units located at high schools nationwide, as well as in Guam and Department of Defense Schools overseas in Europe and Japan.
4. QUESTION: Does the Air Force use AFJROTC as a recruiting program?
ANSWER: There is absolutely no military obligation for AFJROTC cadets, nor does the program have a recruiting agenda. AFJROTC's goal is to build better, more productive citizens and the entire emphasis of AFJROTC is on citizenship and leadership training.
5. QUESTION: Who teaches AFJROTC?
ANSWER: Each unit employs at least one retired Air Force officer and noncommissioned officer to teach the curriculum. They are full-time faculty members of the participating high school.
6. QUESTION: What are students taught in AFJROTC?
ANSWER: The AFJROTC curriculum is a balance of 60 percent Aerospace Science and 40 percent Leadership Education. In the classroom, cadets study and discuss the heritage of flight and navigation, aerospace vehicles, rocketry, propulsion, space travel, and aviation careers. They are also introduced to military customs and courtesies, flag etiquette, basic drill, management, human relations and communications skills.
7. QUESTION: What are the benefits of taking AFJROTC?
ANSWER: Cadets receive credit toward high school graduation...(1/2 credit per semester and 1/2 credit per summer school). Cadets who complete six (6) semesters in AFJROTC are eligible to enter the Armed Services two (2) pay grades higher than other enlistees. (Approximately $200.00 more per month). EXCEPTION: The Marine Corps will start them out one (1) pay grade higher. (Approximately $150.00 per month)
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