Academic Year 2015-2016
AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICE TRAINING CORPS
COURSE: Aerospace Science 410: Survival
AFJROTC Afterschool Program
TEACHER: Lt Col (Ret) John Miller and MSgt (Ret) Kelley Kibbey
GRADE: 11, ROTC I Students.
CREDITS: This is a full year course which meets each Thursday afterschool and for which the student earns 1 credit.
INTEGRITY FIRST**SERVICE BEFORE SELF**EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
Program Mission, Goals, and Objectives
The mission of the AFJROTC program is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and
community.
The goals of the program are to instill values of citizenship, give service to the United States, develop a personal
responsibility, and instill a sense of accomplishment in high school students.
The objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship; promote community
service; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline; and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
Program Benefits
1. Advanced grade in the armed forces. If the student chooses to enlist in any branch of the military the student
receives advanced grade and pay for their time in Air Force JROTC.
2. Opportunities for senior ROTC and military academy scholarships. Students get special looks at these
because of their familiarity.
3. Up to 16 college credits.
4. Possible advanced standing at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
Students are under no obligation to military service if enrolled in the Air Force JROTC program. The program is designed
to help make the student successful in whatever career path they choose.
Field Experiences
We believe that field experiences are essential to understanding and meeting course objectives. Some of the field
experiences our students have participated in are: a C-130 flight, tours of the Newton Falls Guard Facility, the
Cleveland Coast Guard Station, Washington D.C. and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. We also attend several
drill competitions each year.
Community Service
Students identify opportunities for community service and then plan, organize and carryout the community service
event. These events are crucial to meeting the mission of AFJROTC.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in their home-high school student organizations and extracurricular
activities.
TYPICAL AFJROTC SCHEDULE:
1. Roll Call/Uniform Inspection
2. Physical Training
3. Drill Basics
4. Cadet Handbook and Medal Of Honor Foundation Course
5. Survival Class
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OBJECTIVES OF ALL AEROSPACE SCIENCE ACADEMIC COURSES:
The overall objectives for all Aerospace Science academic courses are to develop:
1. An appreciation of the basic elements and requirements for national security.
2. Respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.
3. Patriotism and an understanding of their personal obligation to contribute toward national security.
4. Broad-base knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine.
5. An interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals or skills.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Survival text is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in various survival training manuals. The survival
instruction will provide textbook and limited hands-on training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully
perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. Survival also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in
any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranded in a snowstorm.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Prioritize the elements of surviving.
2. Explain how medicine procedures, clothing, and shelter can provide personal
protection for a survivor in a survival situation.
3. Demonstrate the basic necessities for maintaining life in a survival situation.
4. Demonstrate how to travel and prepare for recovery in a survival situation.
TEXTBOOK:
Survival: Survive and Return, Roberson, Patrica Q. edited by; Robinson, Annie P. , Major Soller, Steven J.
Air Force Junior ROTC , Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 361112-6106, 1997.
TOPICS INCLUDED
Cadet Handbook: classroom rules, uniform wear, rank, activities, promotions and awards and decorations and
promotions, etc.
Medal of Honor Foundation, Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self Sacrifice
The History of the Medal of Honor
The Individual: Courage and Integrity
Humanity: Sacrifice and Commitment
The Nation: Citizenship and Patriotism
Present and Future Relevance
Citizen Service before Self Honors
Survival
Elements of Surviving
Survival Preparedness
Conditions Affecting Survival
The Survivor’s Needs
Psychological Aspects of Survival
The Will to Survive
Personal Protection
Basic Survival Medicine
Plants for Medicine
Proper Body Temperature
Clothing
Shelter
Necessities to Maintain Life
Fire craft
Equipment
Food
Survival Use of Plants
Water
Orientation and Traveling
Land Navigation
Navigation Using the Sun and the Stars
Land Travel
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Signaling Techniques
Recovery Principles
We will apply what we learn in the classroom with practical exercises outdoors. You will be told to wear appropriate attire
on these days.
GRADING SCALE AND POLICY
This course is offered on a PASS/FAIL basis. Grades are calculated using the evaluations listed. Grading for makeup work
is handled in accordance with the T.C.T.C. student handbook. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. The T.C.T.C.
Student handbook states: “Cheating/Plagiarism shall be defined as presenting someone else’s work as one’s own in order
to obtain a grade or credit. This includes, but is not limited to, copying others assignments, quiz, or test answers, and or
plagiarism. Students who violate this policy will receive zero credit for assignments or work involved and disciplinary
action.”
Grade
Percentage Required
Pass
66 percent and above
Fail
65 percent and below
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Course Evaluation
Number of points awarded
Weekly Lab Grade
100%
Lab Worksheet Scoring (60 points total)
o The C Lab portion of the grade is the portion of the student’s grade where we put information learned in the
classroom environment to work.
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Event
Drill Participation
Drill Progress Evaluation
PT Participation
Proper PT Uniform
Per Event
10
10
15
5
% of Lab Grade
16.5%
16.5%
25%
8
Proper Uniform Wear
20
34
Weekly Reflection
TOTAL
60
100%
Points Earned General Guidance
o Excused absence is ½ points for days events (except for uniform wear)
o Unexcused absence is 0 points for days missed.
o PT Partial uniform wear, i.e. shirt but no shorts, shorts but no shirt, is ½ uniform wear points. PT in street clothes
is 0 uniform wear points (but cadet may earn participation points).
o Participation is all or none. Based on cadets level of participation in the days scheduled PT events unless
otherwise directed by ASI or SASI
o Those competing in home-high school sports get participation points but must change in order to earn uniform
points.
o Medically excused cadets get full participation points but must change to earn uniform points.
o Students who do not participate in PT will receive and alternate assignment from the ASI/SASI
Drill points.
o Cadet fully participates they earn 10 points.
Drill Progress Evaluation points
o Cadet passes the weekly drill evaluation/review.
Weekly Reflection Points 1 per sentence/2 total points
o 1 point for each accurate reflection statement on the week’s activities during lab and the classroom.
 Must be written in complete sentences.
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Uniform inspection 2 points
o 1 point deduction based on the following inspection criteria:
1. Cover (hat)
11. Rank/Insignia/Accouterments
2. Hair
12. Gig Line
3. Shave/Make Up
13. Belt and Buckle
4. Jewelry/Ear rings/Piercings
14. All Buttons Fixed & Closed/No Cables
5. Clean Shirt Collar
15. Pants Clean/Proper Crease
6. Tie Tab
16. Proper Socks
7. Shirt Creased/No Stains
17. Shoes Shined
8. Proper T-Shirt
18. Proper Uniform Combination
9. Name Tag
19.Military Bearing (Talking/Movement)
10. Ribbons
20. Knowledge Question
o No uniform—May earn a maximum of 3 points: Preparation, bearing and knowledge question.
o Absent, excused: Half uniform points.
o Absent unexcused: 0 points.
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Pro/Con Points: Students may gain or lose additional lab grade points via AETC Form 341 based on the following:
- Pro Points Standard Gain of points:
+2 Color Guard
+2 Excellence recognized by the TCTC staff
+4 Drill Competition Competitor
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Con Points Standard Loss:
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-2 Late for formation
- 2 Other TCTC handbook violations
Other additions/deductions may be directed by ASI or SASI
Only students who have an authorized absence on uniform day are allowed to make up their uniform inspection points. These
students will wear their uniform on the next day they return to school. Others may only recover five points missed as outlined
above.
Failure to wear the uniform twice in any 9-week period may result in referral to the Dean of Students for a dress code violation
for failing to wear proper lab clothing. If there is a relevant issue that prevents the student from wearing the uniform they must
bring it to the attention of the instructor BEFORE reaching the 2nd missed uniform day threshold.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
- All rules of the student handbook apply to this class.
- Students are expected to conduct themselves at the highest levels of professional behavior.
o Not all students who apply are accepted into AFJROTC!
As AFJROTC students, we hold each student to a higher behavioral standard than their peers.
o This means being prepared for class on time each and every day, having the tools needed for class and
carrying themselves in a professional manner. All of these are part of our mission of “Building Citizens of
Character.”
- Students will call the room to attention whenever a guest (not a fellow student) enters the lab.
- Students are responsible for keeping their seating area neat and clean
o The only thing on the student’s desk during class should be: course text book and workbook, student
planner, notes and a lab worksheet and a 341. Other items should be placed on the empty table in the rear of
the seating area.
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