Description:
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program is a citizenship program that includes a familiarization with the aerospace environment and space technology cadets will face in the 21st century. There is a challenging academic program which includes such subjects as "Journey into Aviation History," "The Science of Flight," "Global and Cultural Studies," "Drill and Ceremony", and the "Exploration of Space". The second part of the program provides leadership education which strengthens character, encourages self-reliance, and promotes a respect for authority in an environment that instills a sense of pride, orderliness, attention-to-detail, and self-esteem.

The cadet corps and leadership curriculum are structured similarly to an active duty Air Force organization; with cadets having the opportunity to be promoted in grade and rank and be recognized by the award of medals and ribbons. The Air Force provides a complete military uniform which is worn at least once a week. There is a drill team and a color guard that participates in numerous extracurricular social, athletic, and competitive events. To reinforce what is learned in the classroom, cadets participate in many outside activities, such as field trips to military bases, aerospace facilities, museums, aerospace industries and civilian airports, parades, summer leadership schools, drill team competitions, color and honor guard events, JROTC Military Ball, Operation Christmas Child, Empty Stocking Fund, Santa's Village, and honorary academic groups.

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is not a recruiting program for the active armed forces; however, if a cadet is so motivated, there are scholarship opportunities and other monetary benefits available. There are no military obligations for participation in the AFJROTC program.