Leadership Education Curriculum

Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship is intended for students who are entering the AFJROTC program and beginning their high school studies.  It will introduce cadets to the history, organization, mission, traditions, goals, and objectives of JROTC for all services. It introduces key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior.  It provides strategies for effective note-taking and study skills for academic success.  Lessons will cover how to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Avoiding and preventing violence in today’s society will also be covered. How to recognize types of bullying and how to advocate for the prevention of this type of behavior.  It will cover healthy living, physical fitness, and how to make safe, drug-free, and responsible decisions. This textbook will also examine the negative effects of air and water pollution, and how to help keep the environment safe.  Cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government, including a historical understanding of the American flag and other important national symbols. The final chapter will also cover how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens.

All chapters and lessons contain full-color diagrams and a variety of other visual information.  A vocabulary list for each lesson ensures cadets will gain a deeper understanding of the terms they encounter throughout the text.

During the fall semester, we will cover Units 1 and 2.  During the spring semester, we will cover Units 3, 4, and 5.  Leadership Education (LE) will comprise 40% of your total class time. (Integrated into Aerospace Science)

Communication, Awareness, and Leadership, Second Edition, is a customized course designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership.  Focus is on the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) mission to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their school, community, and nation.”  Woven throughout is the underlying theme of developing personal integrity.  The course emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, as well as the values of integrity, service, and excellence.  Cadets have the opportunity to plan, organize, and participate in all Corps events with the AS 100, 300, and 400 level cadets while applying Air Force customs and courtesies and dress and grooming standards.  During the fall semester, we will cover Chapters 1-4.  During the spring semester, we will cover Chapters 5-8.  Leadership Education comprises 40% of your total class time. (Integrated into Aerospace Science)

Fundamentals of Management provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students.  This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to basic management concepts and skills, especially as they relate to managing in a JROTC unit. Throughout the course, there are individual and group activities, technology enrichment, readings, review questions, video segments, and assessments to guide the reinforcement of the materials presented. The text includes eight chapters: An Introduction to Management; Project Management; Planning---Laying the Foundation; Decision Making---Choosing Wisely; Organizing---Managing Time and Change; Leading-Managing Individual and Group Behavior; Understanding Work Teams; and Interpersonal Skills.  During the fall semester, we will cover Chapters 1 through 4.  During the spring semester, we will cover Chapters 5 through 8.  Leadership Education (LE) will comprise 40% of your total class time. (Integrated into Aerospace Science)