AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
1ST SEMESTER SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME: AFJROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
CREDIT HOURS: One Half (.5) Physical Education/Elective Credit per Semester
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: MSgt Michael F. Shoemaker, Leadership Education Instructor (LEI)
Courses Offered and Description:
Leadership I (LE-I) - Citizenship, Character and Air Force Tradition
Introduces the student to the mission of Air Force Junior ROTC, its organization and philosophies. Students learn
customs and courtesies associated with classroom activities, the United States flag, and the wear of the Air Force Junior
ROTC uniform, to include attitude and discipline expectations. Students will also receive instruction in study habits and
time management, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual harassment and first aid.
Leadership II (LE-II) - Communication, Awareness, and Leadership
Introduces students to effective communication skills necessary to assume positions of responsibility in the cadet
group. Effective writing, speaking, and listening skills are emphasized. Students also develop an understanding of
individual and group behavior, to include exercises in motivation, defense mechanisms, and individual responsibility.
This course will present basic leadership concepts and principles, situational leadership activities, and techniques for
effective teamwork.
Leadership III (LE-III) – Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Course is designed to prepare the student for life after high school. Planning for career paths and job search receives indepth coverage. Application procedures for college and other post-secondary school education opportunities are
discussed. Students study career opportunities in the Air Force, to include officer and enlisted career paths, as well as
career opportunities in other government agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration
Leadership IV - (Open to fourth year AFJROTC cadets.)
OPTION A- Management of the Cadet Group
This is the senior-level AFJROTC course. It is not open to entry-level students (students who are new to the AFJROTC
program). Cadets enrolled in this course have responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and
controlling the cadet group. Selected cadets are placed in positions of responsibility and authority to ensure all cadet
activities are properly conducted and accomplished. This aerospace science course stresses the challenge of command
and staff, and career management. It also integrates and applies all previous academic and leadership instruction by
requiring the cadet commander and senior staff to run all aspects of the cadets’ corps. These duties and responsibilities
include command, operations, administration, personnel, awards and decorations, finance, public affairs, discipline, and
resource management.
OPTION B-
Principles of Management
Introduces students to management theory. Management process is taught, to include planning, organizing,
coordinating, directing, and controlling. Students are given increased opportunity to practice these skills in cadet group
activities. Citizenship skills are taught, and emphasis is given to ethics, with instruction in values, morals, and culturally
accepted codes of conduct.
UNIFORM DAY: Cadets will be issued an AFJROTC uniform. Specific AFJROTC uniform items will be worn each Tuesday
and Wednesday as designated by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI). AFJROTC Cadets are responsible for the
weekly cleanliness of these uniform items. Lost or damaged uniform items are the cadet’s financial responsibility and
will be noted in the student records as a student fine until paid. Uniform wear can be made up on the next school day if
student forgets to wear it or has an excused absent. An unexcused absence will result in a zero for that week’s uniform
wear. A rubric is available upon request.
PE DAY: Cadets are required to wear VMHS AFJROTC PE gear (Issued at no cost) or VMHS PE Gear on Thursday or Friday.
PE totals 100 points. 10% of overall grade will be lost if student wears improper gear.
MAKEUP ASSIGNMENTS: Cadets returning from any absence are required to turn in assignments on the day of return.
Late assignments due to unexcused absence (ISS & OSS are considered unexcused) will result in loss of points.
PERCENTAGE OF EACH PART OF JROTC:
AEROSPACE SCIENCE
25%
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
25%
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
30%
DRILL
10%
UNIFORM WEAR
10%
GRADING SCALE USED AT VISTA MURRIETA HIGH:
A - 90% and above
B – 80%-89%
C – 70%-79%
D – 61%-69%
F - 59% and below
CURRICULUM-IN-ACTION (CIA TRIPS): Cadets are provided opportunities to leave school on field trips. These trips may
include visits to museums, Air Force installations, colleges, National Guard Units, and other places of interest. Other
visits may be to local Middle Schools to recruit students for the AFJROTC Program and community service activities.
Other trips will be as required to support community requests for Color Guard Presentations.