COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME:LE I/Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship
INSTRUCTOR: MASTER SERGEANT VERNON NEWTON, USAF (RET). I can be
reached at my office between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
My phone number is 480-472-5889. Leave a message if I do not answer and I will return
your call as soon as possible. My e-mail address is vrnewton@mpsaz.org.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Leadership 100, Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of
Citizenship : V-7114T
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This semester long course introduces first year cadets to
the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. It will
provide a basis for progression through the rest of the cadet’s AFJROTC experience,
while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force
organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions;
health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; citizenship and drill/ceremonies.
Physical Fitness and drill activities are part of your scheduled class time and grade.
*Typical weekly schedule*
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: Academic days
Wednesday: Drill
Thursday: Uniform wear (may be changed at the discretion of SASI)
Friday: Physical fitness/sports (wear Unit PT gear and bring water bottle)
REQUIRED MATERIALS/SKILLS: Text books, notebook, writing instruments,
imagination, communicative skills, and a willingness to learn.
TRADITIONS, WELLNESS, AND FOUNDATIONS OF CITIZENSHIP
COURSE OUTLINE:
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Introduction to JROTC Programs.
Personal Behavior.
Be Health Smart.
Making Safe, Drug-free Decisions
The Foundations of United States Citizenship.
COURSE OBJECTIVIVES:
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Analyze the heritage, organization, and tradition of service programs.
Analyze the benefits of positive personal behavior.
Evaluate healthy living through physical activity and good nutrition.
Apply safe, drug-free decisions.
Analyze the importance of citizenship in the United States.
DRILL AND CEREMONIES
COURSE OUTLINE
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Introduction to Drill and Ceremonies
Commands and the Command Voice
Individual Instruction
Drill of the Flight
Drill of the Squadron
Group and Wing Formations
Ceremonies
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.
3. Know and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and
movements.
4. Know how and when to salute.
5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to
the movements of a squadron.
6. Know the function of the Group and Wing.
7. Know how Groups and Wings are formed.
8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.
UNIFORM DAY: Thursday of each week is dedicated as "UNIFORM WEAR DAY".
Until uniforms are issued, each 1st year cadet will wear the Air Force PT shirt,
slacks/skirt, and closed toe shoes as their mandatory uniform. (Absolutely no shorts or
short pants will be accepted during uniform day). Shirts must be tucked in and belts
must be worn. Once issued, designated uniforms must be worn unless excused by the
SASI. 30 grade points will be deducted every Thursday that a cadet fails to wear the
designated uniform.
ATTENDANCE POLICY AND TARDIES: Refer to the attendance policy outlined in
the MHS Student Handbook. No hall passes will be issued unless it is an emergency.
ASSIGNMENTS: You are totally responsible for studying and knowing the material
discussed in the classroom and written in the text and handouts provided by the
instructor. It is also your responsibility to make up assignments and test that are missed
due to absences. Students will have as many school days to make up work and test as
days they are consecutively absent.
CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT: Refer to the Cadet Guide.
EXAMS: There will be two types of exams cadets will be required to master;
performance exams and written exams. A performance exam is a specialized testing
method used to test mental and physical abilities. This exam method test a persons
ability to physically perform and master specific physical requirements and objectives as
outlined in the AFJROTC course curriculum objectives. Performance exams include but
are not limited to, Physical Training, Stationary Drill Movements, Marching in flights
and Military Briefings. Performance exams are graded as a Pass/Fail. Written Exams
are used to test the recall, comprehension and application of material presented in the
classroom, field trips, slides and videos used during classroom presentations. Written
exams are graded on a scale from 1 to 100 points. (Depending on number of questions on
test). i.e.: 25 questions are worth 1 pt each for a total of 25 points, 50 questions = 50
points and so on.
GRADING POLICY: Quarter and Semester grades will be comprised by points
accumulated by each cadet in the following areas:
Participation in Class and Extra Curricular activities
Assignments
Quizzes/Exams, (both Written and Performance)
Flight Projects
Uniform Wear
Exams, (both Written and Performance)
Conduct/Attitude/Professionalism
**(must achieve 80% or better to be retained in JROTC)
Physical Training and Drill
Grading Scale: Letter grade will be determined by the total accumulation of points at
the end of each Quarter and each Semester. Total points accumulated must equate to
60% of the total points available to achieve a passing grade. Letter grades are as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
90% - 100%
80% - 89.9%
70% - 79.9%
60% - 69.9%
Less than 60%
SCHEDULE: Classes will meet in the AFJROTC Building, Room 512 every day at the
specified time listed in the class schedule, provided to you by the Counseling Department
during your registration.