Air Force Junior ROTC Student Opportunities

  • More Information at:   https://www.kerrvilleisd.net/Page/1431

     

    1. You can enjoy JROTC and never have a commitment to ever join the military!  JROTC is not a recruiting program, it is a Citizenship, Character Development and Leadership Program!

    2. Learn to be a leader, person of good character, and a productive Citizen!

    3. Learn the USAF Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do

    4. College Air Force ROTC Scholarships   https://www.afrotc.com

    5. Flight Training Scholarships - Earn your Private Pilot's Certificate in High School  https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/Flight-Academy/

    6. “Hands-On” Leadership training and peer leadership practice in the Corps of Cadets

    7. "Team" training environment emphasizing teamwork, commitment, and focus

    8. Experience a sense of "family” and “accomplishment” by being part of an elite program

    9. Teaches "Soft-skills" like interview skills, etiquette, resumes, respect, eye contact, and courtesy 

    10. National Level Awards and Recognition (college and work force resume builders)

    11. Community Service Opportunities…that earn you points and awards

    12. Earn the AFJROTC Letterman Jacket (and other awards) for Community Service hour points

    13. Improve Physical Fitness and Endurance (PE credit for first year JROTC students)

    14. Military Drill and Ceremonies Instruction

    15. Field Trips – Lackland AFB, Pacific War Museum, NASA Houston TX, USS Lexington Corpus Christi

    16. Competition Teams – Rocketry, Drone Flying, Color Guard, Fitness, Marksmanship, and more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=typO5QRBgZc&t=3s&ab_channel=TammyWren

    17. If students choose to join the military after graduation (2-4 years of JROTC) it can result in advanced rank and pay after basic training

     

    The AFJROTC Mission:

    "To Develop Citizens of Character Dedicated to Serving Their Nation and Community."