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| Senior Aerospace Science Instructor:
Lt Col Joseph C. Dortch
(USAF Retired)
Aerospace Science Instructors:
Chief Master Sergeant Valerie Benton
(USAF Retired)
Master Sergeant Gregory C. Ferguson
(USAF Retired)
Technical Sergeant Anthony Frazier
(USAF Retired)
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Motto Mission and Goal
The motto of the AFJROTC Program is to
"build better citizens for America."
The mission of the AFJROTC Program is to
“develop citizens of character dedicated to
serving their nation and community.
The goal of the AFJROTC Program is to:
Instill in High School students:
The Values of Citizenship
Service to the United States
Personal Responsibility
A Sense of Accomplishment
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AFJROTC Code of Honor
We Pledge Ourselves:
To not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate those who do.
To promote the best in school spirit.
To create and maintain higher standards than other high school students.
To respect our AFJROTC and school's property to the fullest extent.
To manifest in life the high principles our school offers.
To respect our teachers, appointed officers, and classmates.
To obey lawful orders or instructions from our teachers, appointed AFJROTC officers, and NCOs.
To recognize and appreciate the sacrifices our parents/guardians have made to further our education and show them all due respect and gratitude.
To revere my country, the flag, and to take pride in wearing my AFJROTC uniform.
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AFJROTC BASICS
When you enter AFJROTC, you may experience
"culture shock" as you go from the relatively relaxed environment
of your other classes to the highly structured military atmosphere of Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The program is very demanding.
This chapter will explain what it's like to be a cadet in the Air Force
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program.
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Rewards:
 Most cadets who complete the program agree that it's often difficult,
but very rewarding and a lot of fun. There's a special feeling about AFJROTC that
doesn't fit a mold. Most cadets like it, but a few don't. Your attitude will
determine your rewards. You will get out of it what you put into it.
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Hard Work:
 During your first year as a cadet, you should expect to be closely
supervised, counseled, inspected, and instructed. Your opportunities in the
program will be somewhat limited as you learn the important basic lessons.
Your hard work during this first year in AFJROTC can set the stage for your
future success in leadership positions. Every class will be crowded with
activities to make the best use of available time.
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High Standards:
 As a cadet you'll have to abide by Air Force standards of
professionalism, conduct, attitude and behavior. You'll have to march, stand
at attention in the classroom, acknowledge higher-ranking cadets with respect
and a proper salute or greeting, and abide by Air Force regulations.
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Military
training:
 Make no mistake about it, Air Force Junior ROTC
is definitely a military environment. Wearing a uniform is part of the Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. You'll be required to have your
hair cut to Air Force standards and you must continue to wear it within the
standards while you're in the program.
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Leadership
 You'll
learn many things about Air Force leadership and management. You'll have
assignments in life skills and citizenship training. You'll develop a strong sense
of honor, ethics, heritage, and loyalty to your flight, the cadet group, and
the United States Air Force.
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Discipline
 Upper-class cadets, near your own age, will have the authority to
instruct and correct you. You may get tired of being under their supervision,
but it's necessary for you to experience the discipline of learning how to be
a follower before you can learn how to become a leader.
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Organization
 We are organized like an active duty Air Force unit. Cadet officers hold
leadership positions. They're assisted in the operation of the organization
by other cadet officers, NCOs, and specialists. The cadet organization is
commanded by a Wing Commander (Col or Lt Col) and supervised by the SASI.
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Integrity:
 Integrity is absolute paramount to good order and discipline. Breaches of integrity are not consistent
with the "Cadet Code" nor the good
practices of your community. As an
AFJROTC cadet, your standards should be above reproach and your integrity
unquestionable.
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