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The corps staff leads R-MA's band and parade unit in the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade. |
The mission of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC):
"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” |
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R-MA Air Force JROTC Unit:
A 2009 Distinguished Unit with Merit
Winning the “Distinguished Unit Award with Merit” provides added opportunities to R-MA students. For the next school year, R-MA cadets will be considered honor graduates from an honor school. This provides R-MA graduates with another avenue to secure service academy nominations. Read more |
Three R-MA Air Force JROTC Instructors Receive Outstanding Instructor Awards
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The curriculum emphasizes:
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The heritage of flight
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Development of air power
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The aerospace environment
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Human requirements of flight
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Aerospace vehicles
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Principles of aircraft flight and navigation
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The space environment, space programs, space technology, rocketry, propulsion and the aerospace industry
Cadets learn:
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Military customs and courtesies
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Flag etiquette
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Citizenship in the United States
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The elements of survival, first aid, health, wellness, and fitness
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Basic drill and ceremonies
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Effective communication, management, human relations, and life skills
To reinforce what is learned in the classroom, cadets participate in several outside activities such as field trips to military bases, aerospace facilities and industries, and museums. Cadets also participate in parades, leadership schools, drill competitions, military balls, honorary academic groups and community activities. Each academic course consists of Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) and Wellness components.
Curriculum opportunities include:
"As teenagers, we all strive to achieve our own individual identities. Being in the [AFJROTC program] forced me to take the more challenging path toward knowing and creating the person I am today. Instead of "acting out" through clothing and appearances, I learned to set myself apart by my actions and interests. The uniforms were the same, but my fellow classmates and I were as different as individuals could be. As I went through high school, I watched my friends at home change in appearance, but they behaved the same way. On the other hand, I knew I had changed through how I conducted myself, the people I enjoyed being around, and the things or activities I valued."
--Charles Swaim, Class of 1977
