2009-10 School Yr. - Choctawhatchee High School

ROTC/Aerospace Science Program
The Choctawhatchee High School Air Force Junior ROTC (Aerospace Science) is a citizenship program for
high school students in the ninth through twelfth grades. Participation involves no military obligation and can
be from one to four years. The course is designed to help students develop personal, academic, and
leadership skills needed for college and professional careers. The program also develops self-reliance, selfdiscipline,
goal setting, and communication skills. The course encourages students to get involved in their
community to become better-informed and responsible citizens. Students focus on improving character traits,
personal honor, the benefits of a positive attitude, respect for authority, dress, and grooming. Conformity to
military personal grooming standards is required. Uniforms are fitted and loaned (free of charge) to students
who are then required to keep the uniforms clean and wear them once a week (usually Tuesday) for a grade.
The purpose of wearing a uniform instills attention to detail and allows students to demonstrate their
developing leadership readiness.
Each year’s Aerospace Science course work relates to a different theme of Aerospace Science or Leadership
Skills Development. Aerospace Science topics include studies in aviation history, the science of flight, aviation
physiology, meteorology, courtesies and respect to the US Flag, and the exploration of space. Leadership
topics include Communications techniques, briefing presentations, planning and organization skills, goal
setting, ethics and personal wellness. To enhance classroom learning students may participate in after
school and social activities such as field trips to aviation facilities and museums, membership in marching drill
teams, community service opportunities, aircraft, remote control and model rocket teams, and a military ball.
COLLEGE INCENTIVES FOR THOSE WHO ENROLL IN AFJROTC
If you have completed four years in high school AFJROTC you may waive the first year of enrollment in the
college ROTC program.
You may be eligible for an AFROTC scholarship award or Service Academy appointment if you meet the
following criteria:
1. Must complete at least two years of AFJROTC, one of which must be during 12 th grade.
2. Must meet minimum academic standards.
3. Must meet minimum USAF fitness standards.
4. Must get the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor’s recommendation.
A second college scholarship opportunity is available through the AFROTC College Scholarship Program or
CSP for students with less than two years of AFJROTC. You must meet minimum academic standards to apply.
BUSINESS / CORPORATE INCENTIVES FOR THOSE WHO ENROLL IN AFJROTC
Are you a leader or a follower Both are important in any enterprise. AFJROTC will help you determine which
you are and then challenge you to become a better leader, follower and communicator. The ability to
communicate, lead and follow are important skills for those students who plan to enter the public or corporate
arena. The AFJROTC course of study will allow you to lead and follow others, to plan and direct activities of
varying size and complexity, to develop personal and unit goals, to prepare and deliver briefings, to develop
the necessary skills to prepare you for the challenge of performing in the corporate arena. The leadership and
management techniques you learn are taught at the college level and are the key elements of success at any
public or corporate level.
MILITARY SERVICE INCENTIVES FOR THOSE WHO ENROLL IN AFJROTC
All students who are considering the military in their future should consider enrollment in AFJROTC. The
AFJROTC course of study includes the necessary instruction in uniform wear and appearance, marching,
leadership and followership that are the hallmarks of military professionals. AFJROTC can help you decide if
the military is a good career path for you to undertake. Further, satisfactory completion of three years of high
school ROTC and the Senior Aerospace Science Instructors’ recommendation will allow the student to enlist
in the military at TWO PAY GRADES HIGHER THAN STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PARTICPATE IN ROTC.
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