Air Force Junior ROTC (KY-051)
Course Syllabus
AY 2015-2016
Aerospace Science IV
COURSE NAME: Aerospace Education IIII
The mission of Air force Junior ROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their
nation and communities.
CREDIT HOURS: Social Studies Elective – 1 Credit
INSTRUCTORS: Major (Ret) Jon Montgomery/Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Bill Blackburn
TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS:
Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management (2008)
AF Manual 36-2203, Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, V-2627
Cadet Guide (2015)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Aerospace Science IV consists of three components – Aerospace Science
(40%), Leadership Education (40%), and Wellness/Physical Fitness (20%). The Aerospace Science
portion consists of cadets managing the entire corps during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior
ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous
leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and
decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decisionmaking, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Since there is no textbook for this
course, that cadets achieve course objectives by completing core management activities.
The Leadership Education portion uses Principles of Management. This course provides exposure to
the fundamentals of management. The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students
as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have
learned during their time in AFJROTC. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies,
and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and
will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and
expressing their opinions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
Aerospace Science: Management of the Cadet Corps
1. Apply theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses.
2. Analyze how to develop leadership and management competency through participation.
3. Analyze strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation.
4. Evaluate how to develop confidence in ability by exercising decision-making skills.
5. Evaluate Air Force standards, discipline, and conduct.
Leadership Education/Drill and Ceremonies:
1. Know the history and the importance of management.
2. Know the techniques and skills involved in planning and decision making.
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3. Know the importance of managing change, stress, and innovation.
4. Know the key elements of individual and group behavior, the importance of the communication
process, and the characteristics of a good leader.
5. Know the importance of keeping yourself well and helping others stay well.
6. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
7. Know basic commands and characteristics of command voice.
8. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.
Subjects by Semester
First Semester
Aerospace Science
Cadets manage the corps during the entire fourth year in the Air Force Junior
ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords you the opportunity to put
theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing,
coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by you.
You will put into practice your communication, decision-making, personalinteraction, managerial, and organizational skills. See the ROTC activity schedule
for a tentative list of activities for each semester, although certainly numerous
other activities will be added that require planning and coordination.
Leadership Education
Chapter 1 - Mangers and Management
Chapter 2 – Historical Roots of Contemporary Management Practice
Chapter 3 – The Management Environment
Chapter 4 – Foundations of Planning
Chapter 5 – Foundations of Decision Making
Second Semester
Aerospace Science
Cadets manage the corps during the entire fourth year in the Air Force Junior
ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords you the opportunity to put
theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing,
coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by you.
You will put into practice your communication, decision-making, personalinteraction, managerial, and organizational skills. See the ROTC activity schedule
for a tentative list of activities for each semester, although certainly numerous
other activities will be added that require planning and coordination.
Leadership Education
Chapter 6 – Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation
Chapter 7 – Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior
Chapter 8 - Understanding Work Teams
Chapter 9 – Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Chapter 10 – Leadership and Trust
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UNIFORM DAY: Uniform wear is a large part of the Air Force JROTC program. ALL cadets are
required to meet dress and appearance standards and wear the appropriate uniform each Tuesday,
beginning on 22 September, from the start of the school day until released. Make-up day for
excused absences on uniform day is the following day you return to school. There will be no uniform
make-up for unexcused absences. Failing to wear the uniform all day will result in a “0” (zero) grade for
that uniform day. Multiple failures to wear your uniform can lead to disenrollment from the course. Cadets
are required to wear their issued Physical Fitness uniforms on Fridays unless otherwise directed. Failure
to turn in uniforms by the end of the course/year will result in an overall “I” incomplete grade for the course
and the vice principal notified. Additionally, the student will be placed on the “Fines/Holds” list until the
uniforms are paid for/returned.
WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
The Wellness/Physical Fitness portion will incorporate the Cadet Health and Wellness
Program (CHWP). The CHWP is an exercise program focused upon individual base line
improvements with the goal of achieving a Presidential Physical Fitness standard calculated with
age and gender. The goal of the CHWP is to motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy
lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. Cadets will be given the
opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education I.
Students WILL wear the issued PT uniform on Fridays during PT class.
1. Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements
and into their adult lives.
2. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.
3. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet.
4. Incorporate a physical training program to reach goals.
Each week will include different workouts. The "meat" of the program will include exercises which are designed to
improve cadet performance on the Presidential Fitness Program final test.
Three out of four weeks per month, students will perform calisthenics (those exercises outlined in Wings) with a
mixture of running. Normally this will be done by assigning "stations" where a student must perform the prescribed
number and type of exercise, then run to the next station. The instructor will ask for ideas for new exercises from
the students, and will make every effort to accept student inputs, so long as the exercises are safe and will lead to
increased performance on the PFE. (Presidential Fitness Exam). "Off" weeks (one per month) will include team
sports designed to improve moral and teamwork, while giving students a workout. These "off" week activities
include: flickerball, basketball, kickball, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball and others.
GRADING PROCEDURES: Grades from the Aerospace Science portion of the course count 40% of
the AFJROTC final grade and will be graded by the SASI (Major Montgomery). The Leadership
Education portion of the grade counts 40% of the final grade and will be graded by the ASI (Chief
Blackburn). The wellness portion of the program counts for the remaining 20% of the final grade and will
be graded by the SASI and/or ASI. Drill will be evaluated by the ASI and the SASI. HABITUAL NONWEAR OF THE UNIFORM AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING
GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM. Grades will be computed in accordance with
standard district grading policy.
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Where your grade will come from
o PT
o Uniform Inspection
o Aerospace Science Management
o Leadership Education Chapter Exams
o Leadership Education Lesson Quizzes
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100 points each week
100 points each week
100 points each activity
100 points each
100 points each
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o
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Semester Exam
End of Course
100 points
10% of total grade
Grading Scale
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
Percentage Required
92% or above
91% - 83%
82% - 74%
73% - 65%
64% and below
EXPECTATIONS FOR CADETS
1. Follow the chain of command (i.e. cadet-element leader - assist. Flt/CC – Flt/CC – Ops/CC –
Sqd/CC – Group/CC – ASI – SASI). DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE CADET GROUP/CC
WITHOUT YOUR FLT/CC WITH YOU.
2. Always use the titles sir/ma’am when addressing AFJROTC staff and senior ranking cadets.
3. Be on time. Don’t be late to class, scheduled events, practices, etc.
4. Always bring your required items to class (notebook, pen/pencil, textbook, etc).
5. Wear the correct uniform on the appropriate day.
6. Place personal belongings under your table – nothing in the aisle.
7. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged; do not talk without permission.
8. Listen respectively and attentively to the speaker/presenter or fellow cadets when they are speaking.
9. Treat others with mutual respect. Profanity, vulgar language, racial or ethnic slurs, derogatory
comments, sexual harassment, or harassment of any fellow cadet or student will not be tolerated.
10. Remain in your seat unless given permission to move about the room
11. Remain professional; do not sit on desks, tables, trash cans, etc.
12. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed in the staff offices.
13. Always use the trash can to dispose of trash. If you see trash on the floor, clean it up.
14. No eating, drinking and ABSOLUTELY no CHEWING GUM in the classroom.
15. Wearing hats or sunglasses indoors is prohibited.
16. Maintain loyalty to the Corps, school, and your values.
17. No horseplay in the AFJROTC areas.
18. Maintain self-control and your self-respect at all times.
19. Do not disrespect instructors, higher-ranking cadet officers and NCOs.
20. No touching other students; keep your hands to yourself.
21. NO CELL PHONES ARE TO BE USED DURING CLASS OR CADET MEETINGS.
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