Aerospace & Leadership

AEROSPACE & LEADERSHIP (offered by Delaware County Air Force Junior ROTC) 

This is an accredited citizenship- and character-building program offered at R.B. Hayes High School and available to high school students of the Olentangy, Delaware, Buckeye Valley, and Big Walnut Districts. Chartered by Congress in 1966, this program is charged with integrating programs of aerospace education, citizenship-, leadership- and team-building skills and voluntary community service with the curricula of their host high schools. The program is not an extension of the recruiting services of any branch of armed service, is not directly connected with college- or university-level ROTC programs, carries no obligation to enter military service, and does not actively encourage any student to choose a career in the armed service. The program offers accredited elective coursework in citizenship, team building, the science and history of aviation, exploring space, and cultural studies and survival skills. The program also makes available extensive voluntary extracurricular activities such as field trips, interscholastic drill and air rifle marksmanship teams, rocket club, and community service projects. First- and second-year students of this program must arrange their own transportation to the morning class, but bus transportation back to Buckeye Valley is provided. Third- and fourth-year students of this program must arrange their own transportation to and from the afternoon class. 
 

SCIENCE OF FLIGHT: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 1 AND LEADERSHIP 1 
Offered to Cadets in their first or second year of AFJROTC  
(AFJROTC codes AS-200, LE-100, LE-200, LE-500) 
Prerequisite: None                                                                                  Grade:   9, 10, 11, 12
Graded: Standard                                                                                     Credit: 1.0
Time Frame: Year                                                                                     Fees: $25

40% of the course is a study of the forces that enable flight, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems. Investigates atmosphere, weather elements and basic forecasting systems; the physiology of flight, impacts on the human body, physical needs to cope in flight, and protective equipment. Introduces elements of navigation, map reading, and flight instruments. Leadership 1 (40% of the course) studies respect for the flag, wear of the uniform, military drill, inspections, first aid, and study habits. Concepts of integrity, unity, and honor are emphasized. Also covers very basic aspects of marching and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, etc. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness. 

 

HISTORY OF FLIGHT: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 2 & LEADERSHIP 2 
Offered to Cadets in their first or second year of AFJROTC  
(AFJROTC codes AS-200, LE-100, LE-200, LE-500) 
Prerequisite: None                                                                                  Grade:   9, 10, 11, 12
Graded: Standard                                                                                     Credit: 1.0
Time Frame: Year                                                                                     Fees: $25

40% of the course is a study of aviation from ancient attempts through pioneers in lighter-than-air craft to the Wright Brothers. Examines the development of the aircraft through WWI and the Inter-War Years. Tracks the impact of aviation through WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and post-911 conflicts. Examines commercial aviation, basic astronomy and space exploration, and air power in military operations of recent years. Leadership 2 (40% of the course) explores human behavior, group behavior, values, and prejudices. Communicative skills include effective listening, speaking, and writing. Leadership studies include: leadership and followership concepts, principles of effective leaders, and building teamwork. Also covers very basic aspects of marching and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, etc. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.

AEROSPACE 3: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3 & LEADERSHIP 3 
Offered to Cadets in their third or fourth year of AFJROTC 
(AFJROTC codes AS-220, 300, OR 410, & LE-300 &/or LE-400, LE-500) 
Prerequisite: SCIENCE OF FLIGHT AND/OR HISTORY OF FLIGHT      Grade: 11, 12
Graded: Standard                                                                                       Credit: 1.0
Time Frame: Year                                                                                       Fees: $25

NOTE: The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor may, on a case-by-case basis, admit to this course a high school junior or senior who has completed at least one year of AFJROTC. Cadet consensus determines whether Aerospace content (40%) will focus on Exploring Space, Cultural Studies, or Survival Skills with the stipulation the focus will be one of the two options different from the preceding year’s option. Exploring Space covers fundamentals of astronomy; space environment, physical requirements for human survival in space, manned, satellite, and interplanetary probe programs, development of space stations, the space shuttle and new vehicles; and orbital mechanics, rockets, and robotics. Cultural Studies examines regions of the world, relationships between people, cultures and environments, similarities and differences among places; physical and political processes, dangers of pollution, population explosion, and depletion of Earth's natural resources, and how global events and developments affect our nation. Survival covers improvisation, first aid, health, and navigation in survival situations. Leadership 3 (40%) builds on the previous year's understanding of human behavior by exploring the principles of management. Management techniques are taught and cadets use them to manage unit activities, formal dinners, and voluntary community service activities. Ethics and core values are explored using ethical dilemmas, and building a basic understanding of how growth occurs in moral reasoning. Stress management, financial management, and citizenship issues are studied to develop the cadet’s ability to function in today's society. Development of drill and ceremonies skills begun in Aerospace 1 and 2 continues. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.

 

AEROSPACE4: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4 & LEADERSHIP 4 
Offered to Cadets in their third or fourth year of AFJROTC 
(AFJROTC codes AS-220, 300, OR 410, & LE-300 &/or LE-400, LE-500) 
Prerequisite: SCIENCE OF FLIGHT AND/OR HISTORY OF FLIGHT      Grade: 11, 12
Graded: Standard                                                                                       Credit: 1.0
Time Frame: Year                                                                                       Fees: $25

NOTE: The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor may, on a case-by-case basis, admit to this course a high school junior or senior who has completed at least one year of AFJROTC. Cadet consensus determines whether Aerospace content (40%) will focus on Exploring Space, Cultural Studies, or Survival Skills with the stipulation the focus will be one of the two options different from the preceding year’s option. Exploring Space covers fundamentals of astronomy; space environment, physical requirements for human survival in space, manned, satellite, and interplanetary probe programs, development of space stations, the space shuttle and new vehicles; and orbital mechanics, rockets, and robotics. Cultural Studies examines regions of the world, relationships between people, cultures and environments, similarities and differences among places; physical and political processes, dangers of pollution, population explosion, and depletion of Earth's natural resources, and how global events and developments affect our nation. Survival covers improvisation, first aid, health, and navigation in survival situations. Leadership 4 (40%) prepares the students to enter the job market by managing business activities. Basic resume writing and job interview techniques are taught. Students become familiar with quality planning and measurement techniques. Development of drill and ceremonies skills begun in Aerospace 1 and 2 continues. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.
 

AFJROTC SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (OFF-CAMPUS SUMMER ELECTIVE)
Offered to Cadets in their third or fourth year of AFJROTC 
(AFJROTC codes AS-220, 300, OR 410, & LE-300 &/or LE-400, LE-500) 
Prerequisite: SCIENCE OF FLIGHT AND/OR HISTORY OF FLIGHT      Grade: 11, 12
Graded: Standard                                                                                       Credit: 1.0
Time Frame: Year                                                                                       Fees: Vary annually, announced in April

This is an intense 6-day leadership experience at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University involving students from high schools throughout the Midwest. The course is activity-based. All meals and living arrangements are provided. The program includes academics, land, water and night survival, Field Training Exercise, an airplane flight when possible, drill and ceremonies, recreation, and athletics. JROTC instructors organize and conduct the camp using Air Force and WSU facilities and funding opportunities. Fee required, varies annually, announced in April.