About the AFJROTC
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps trains students for futures in many careers. The program combines education, self-discipline, merit, and activity to help students become well rounded. The AFJROTC also increases chances of scholarships, and provides a stepping stone for those interested in joining the military in the future.
About the Curriculum
The AFJROTC is a voluntary four-year course in both aerospace and military science. The Aerospace Science portion of the curriculum includes the history of flight and aerospace power, weather, principles of flight, space travel, and civil aviation. The Leadership Education curriculum consists of drill and ceremonies, uniform inspection, communications skills, management skills, and wilderness survival. Each year of the AFJROTC program is commonly called an Aerospace Science (AS) level. The first year is the AS-I year, the second is the AS-II, etc. Aerospace science courses include:
“The History of Flight”: This course will briefly discuss the impact of flight from ancient legends to modern development in aerospace. The basics of drill and ceremonies are associated with this phase.
“The Science of Flight”: A general study of scientific principles governing aircraft flight and the dynamic environment that aircraft and crew encounter. Drill and ceremonies instruction increases during this phase to include more detailed formations and academics on leadership principles.
“Explorations of Space”: A study of astronomy. Other materials include your career path, preparing for college, and financial planning.
“Global Studies”: A social studies type program designed to acquaint our students with six regions of the world from a geographic, historical and cultural perspective.
Students receive an a grade based 40% on their academics, 40% on dress, and 20% on physical training, which is scheduled for every Friday.
About the Staff
The programs main instructor is Lt. Col Peters, a former squadron
commander with 22 years of active duty. He taught math at the USAF
Academy before coming to PHS, where he has led the program for 15
years. He is helped by Master Sargeant Jackie Carnley, an Aerospace
Science Instructor with 24 years of active duty. He was also a computer
systems instructor, and has been with PHS for 7 years.The majority of the rest is handled by the cadets themselves. These jobs include personell, logistics, public affairs, and information management. This helps to prepare cadets for future managing, whether in the Air Force or not.