Air Force Junior Rotc (Wv-071)

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC (WV-071) COURSE SYLLABUS AY 2015-2016 AFJROTC IV

COURSE NAME: AFJROTC IV

The Mission of Air Force JROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

CREDIT HOURS: 1 Elective Credit for the entire year (must complete both semesters)

*Cadets completing 2 full years of JROTC will also receive 1 imbedded PE credit. Seniors completing their 3rd or 4th full years of JROTC can earn CTE completer credit through the VOED department.

INSTRUCTOR’S NAMES: MSgt Emerick and Lt Col Guinan

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: Aerospace Science 400: Management of the Cadet Corps Completing core management activities Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management Unit 1: Introduction to Management Unit 2: Planning Unit 3: Organizing Unit 4: Developing Your Career Skills AF Manual 36-2203, Personnel Drill and Ceremonies, V-2627 Chapters 1 – 3 - Student Workbooks - Selected Video Tapes - Cadet Guide

COURSE DESCRIPTION: AFJROTC IV builds upon AFJROTC III. The course consists of three components: Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership Education (40%), and Wellness/Physical Fitness (20%). The Aerospace Science IV portion involves fourth year cadets managing the cadet corps. This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets achieve course objectives by completing core management activities. Leadership Education IV continues to develop cadets as competent, effective leaders. Leadership Education 400 provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. This course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities are built into the lessons. Additionally, cadets will reinforce and help teach AS-I’s the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremonies. This portion of the course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, color guards, parades, and development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Most of the work is to be hands-on. The Wellness/Physical Fitness portion will incorporate the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (CHWP). The CHWP is an exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a Presidential Physical Fitness standard calculated with age and gender. The goal of the CHWP is to motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education I. Competitive games within each cadet flight will complement overall fitness. Games will include kickball, flickerball, ultimate frisbee, one-pitch softball,

1 and other activities. Students wear the Air Force JROTC uniform weekly (Tuesday) and an appropriate PT uniform on Fridays. See Cadet Handbook, pp. 12-14, and p. 40 for more information.

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:

AS-400, Management of the Cadet Corps 1. Apply theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses 2. Analyze how to develop leadership and management competency through participation. 3. Analyze strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation. 4. Evaluate how to develop confidence in ability by exercising decision-making skills. 5. Evaluate Air Force standards, discipline, and conduct.

LE-400, Principles of Management 1. Know the history and the importance of management. 2. Know the techniques and skills involved in planning and decision making. 3. Know the importance of managing change, stress, and innovation. 4. Know the key elements of individual and group behavior, the importance of the communication process, and the characteristics of a good leader.

Drill and Ceremonies 1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies. 2. Know basic commands and characteristics of command voice. 3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements. 4. Know when and how to salute.

Wellness and Physical Fitness 1. Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. 2. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender. 3. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet. 4. Incorporate a physical training program to reach goals.

UNIFORM DAY: Tuesday and special events such as parades and color guards. Cadets are required to wear appropriate PT gear on FRIDAYS. See Cadet Handbook, pp. 12-14, and p. 40 for more information.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Grades from the Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, Wellness (PT), drill, and uniform wear portions of the course are the elements comprising a cadet’s grade in AFJROTC. HABITUAL NON-WEAR OF THE UNIFORM AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM. Grades will be computed in accordance with standard district grading policy.

MAJOR GRADES DAILY GRADES Uniform Wear Class Attendance, Preparation & Participation Exams (Midterm & Final) Quizzes Parades, Flt Drill (Drill Exhibition) Class work/Homework

GRADING SCALE: As set by the West Virginia State Board of Education

G r a d e P e r ce nt a g e A 93 and above B 85 - 92 C 75 - 84 2 D 65 - 74 F 64 and below

UNIFORM WEAR (Major Grade): Uniform wear is a large part of the Air Force JROTC program. ALL cadets are required to wear the appropriate uniform each Tue s d a y, from the start of the school day until released. Failing to wear the uniform all day will result in a “0” (zero) grade for that uniform day. Multiple failures to wear your uniform can lead to a failing grade in JROTC and disenrollment from the course. See Cadet Handbook, pp. 12-14, for more information. Cadets are required to wear appropriate PT gear on F r i d a y s unless otherwise directed. See Cadet Handbook, p. 40, for more information. Failure to turn in uniforms by the end of the course/year will result in an overall “I” incomplete grade for the course and the principal notified. Additionally, the student will be placed on the “Fines/Holds” list until the uniforms are paid for/returned.

EXAMS (Major Grade): Two types of major exams will be administered during the course: midterms and finals. Tests will be a comprehensive assessment of all material taught since the last test. These tests will cover the concepts taught in all portions (AS, LE, Wellness) of the AFJROTC II/III curriculum.

CLASS ATTENDANCE, PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION (Daily Grade): Today’s workforce does not earn a paycheck unless they show up ready for work. Cadets earn grades commensurate with their class participation and effort. Cadets who are not present or prepared cannot participate fully in class. This is especially key to drill and physical fitness. Class preparation includes cadet adherence to proper grooming standards daily as outlined in Air Force Instruction and school dress code.

QUIZZES (Daily Grade): Daily quizzes will be administered throughout the course. Quizzes will cover all material taught since the last quiz or test.

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK: Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period, unless otherwise directed or the cadet has an excused absence that day. For excused absences, the assignment will be due on the next class day that the cadet is present. Assignments not turned in on the due date because of an unexcused absence will receive a “0” (zero) grade for that assignment.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cadets will have multiple opportunities to perform Air Force JROTC sponsored community service during each semester.

CURRICULUM IN ACTION TRIPS (CIA)/FIELD TRIPS: Throughout the academic year, the cadets will have opportunities to participate in school-sponsored activities that serve as an extension of the AFJROTC curriculum. These trips may include Veteran’s Day DC trip, Pentagon/Arlington trip, etc. Cadets must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate.

CLASS BEHAVIOR: The nature of the AFJROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within the school and community, requires it members to adhere to higher standards than might be found among the student population. Inappropriate behavior, in or out of uniform, is prohibited while in participating in AFJROTC. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, consuming alcohol, drug abuse, tobacco use, horseplay, public displays of affection, fighting, disparaging remarks, insubordination, disrespect, verbal threats and physical attacks.

CELL PHONES: Cell phone policy is in accordance with Berkeley County instructions. Cell phones must remain turned off and out of sight during the instructional day. If it is necessary for a cadet to use his/her cell phone in class, the instructor must approve usage in advance. Students who use the telecommunications device during the school day, will have the device confiscated. Parents may pick up the confiscated device from the assistant principal’s office. Any student who refuses to turn over their cell phone will be considered insubordinate and will receive additional disciplinary consequences.

EXPECTATIONS FOR CADETS/CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: See Cadet Handbook, pp. 7-9.