Frequently Asked Questions

If I join AFJROTC, what military obligations am I making?

None, there is NO OBLIGATIONS TO ANY MILITARY  

The purpose of AFJROTC is to teach citizenship and leadership only.

 If I join AFJROTC, do I have to wear a uniform?

Yes.  Students will be issued an Air Force type uniform and will wear it to classes once a week.

 Are there any additional costs involved in AFJROTC?

The AFJROTC supplies the uniform and all training materials.  You will be responsible for keeping the uniform items cleaned or laundered as applicable.

Does AFJROTC provide food and drinks at Trips and Out of School activities?

Although The AFJROTC will provide snacks and drinks at the JROTC Trips and any out of school Activities. All Cadets and Volunteers are more than welcome to bring money to purchase any snacks or drinks if they want.

 Are young ladies involved in AFJROTC?

YES! The AFJROTC has many young ladies whom are involved in a large percentage of the overall unit.

 If I join AFJROTC, will I receive credit?

Full academic credit is offered for each year of the program.  Further, each year in AFJROTC can substitute for a year in physical education if you need it to.

 Does AFJROTC conflict with Extra-Curricular Activities?

The actual class presents no more conflict than any other class. The extra-curricular activities sponsored by the program generally take place after school hours. These activities include drill team, color guard, physical fitness team, ETC.  We have members involved in all other aspects of school activities (football, soccer, cross country, band, student council, theater, etc.) and we work with your coaches they occasionally have to choose which extra-curricular activity to attend.

 Can I get military credit for completing the AFJROTC Program?

Yes.   All branches of the service recognize the AFJROTC three-year certificate for increased rank when enlisting and some recognize the two-year certificate.

 Does the Air Force use Air Force Junior ROTC as a recruiting program?

There is absolutely NO military obligation for Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, nor does the program have a recruiting agenda.  Air Force Junior ROTC’s goal is to build better, more productive citizens and the entire emphasis of Air Force Junior ROTC is on citizenship and leadership training. 

What does Air Force ROTC offer that would be of interest to at-risk youth?

Air Force Junior ROTC offers positive role models, a place to belong, excel, and be rewarded.  Cadets have a positive educational experience in which they are encouraged to graduate and pursue higher education opportunities.  Additionally, Air Force Junior ROTC stresses and teaches the values of citizenship, self-esteem, and self-respect, service to the community, pride in belonging, self-discipline, and personal, family, and social responsibility.  A strong anti-drug message is part of the program.  As mentioned above, Junior ROTC provides post-high school opportunities in the way of enlistment, with advanced rank and college scholarship opportunities.

Do Junior ROTC cadets ever get to leave the high school campus?

we travel to color guard; drill meets and PT competitions several times each year.   

What is the difference between Junior ROTC in high school and ROTC in college?

The mission of the high school Junior ROTC program is to build better citizens for America. The mission of the college ROTC program is to produce leaders for the Air Force.

 Do I have to join Air Force JROTC as a freshman?

No, we have students learn about and join JROTC throughout their time in high school.  We regularly have sophomores and juniors join when they learn of the JROTC advantages when competing for Service Academy appointments or ROTC scholarships!