Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
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Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is a program under the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, within the Air University. AFJROTC serves high school students, offering them an opportunity to learn about aerospace science, leadership, and citizenship.
Mission
The mission of AFJROTC is to develop students into responsible, productive members of society by teaching leadership, discipline, and citizenship. It provides education in aerospace science, military customs, and physical fitness, aiming to inspire a commitment to serving the nation, whether in the military or as informed civilians.[1]
Parent organization
AFJROTC is part of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development, which falls under the Air University. Air University manages professional military education for the Air Force.[2]
Legislation
AFJROTC was authorized under the National Defense Act of 1916, with specific provisions for JROTC programs in the U.S. Code, but its modern form has evolved through Air Force directives and educational policies.
Partners
- High schools across the country hosting AFJROTC units
- Local Air Force units for mentorship and practical training
- Civil Air Patrol for additional aerospace education opportunities
Number of employees
The exact number of employees, including instructors and administrative support, varies by unit but is not publicly specified in total.
Organization structure
AFJROTC operates through:
Leader
The head of AFJROTC is the Director of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Divisions
- Regional commands for oversight of units
- Individual units at high schools, each with its own structure
List of programs
- Leadership Education Training (LET) series
- Aerospace Science courses
- Drill and Ceremonies
- Physical Training[3]
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for AFJROTC are not publicly disclosed, included within the broader budget of the Holm Center and Air University.
Staff
Staff includes retired military personnel as instructors, known as Senior Aerospace Science Instructors (SASI) and Aerospace Science Instructors (ASI), along with school administrative support.
Funding
Funding for AFJROTC comes from the Department of the Air Force, which allocates resources through Air University for educational outreach and youth development.
Services provided
AFJROTC provides students with a curriculum that includes leadership, aerospace science, physical fitness, and community service. The program encourages personal growth, patriotism, and civic responsibility, preparing students for leadership roles in their communities and future careers.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Founded in 1966, AFJROTC has grown from a modest program to one operating in thousands of high schools across the U.S. and its territories. It has adapted its curriculum to reflect changes in technology, society, and the needs of the Air Force, focusing on education that serves both the military and civilian sectors.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Programs". Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Education". Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.