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Air Force JROTC

   Millville High School    Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training
 
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC Unit NJ-20221) at Millville High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
Mission
Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
 
Goals
Instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment.
 
US Air Force Core Values
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
 
Cadet Honor Code
I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do.
 
About the Program
 
AFJROTC provides citizenship training and an aerospace science program for high school students.  Secondary school students who enroll in the AFJROTC program are offered a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities. The program explores the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and teaches high school students self-reliance, self-discipline, and other leadership characteristics. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) concepts are also an important part of this world class program.
 
The AFJROTC program is open to 9th-12th grade students who are citizens of the United States. The program is a citizenship program and not chartered as a recruiting program for the military services and those students who participate in AFJROTC do not incur any obligation to the Air Force. 

AFJROTC objectives are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense responsibility, develop character, leadership, and self-discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals.
 
(View more information on the AFJROTC website)
 
Curriculum
 
Curriculum is comprised of Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership Education (40%) and Health and Wellness studies (20%).  Students who successfully complete the classes are granted credit toward graduation.  
 
  • Aerospace Science includes the heritage of flight, principles of aircraft flight and navigation, human requirements of flight, development of aerospace power, aerospace vehicles, rocketry, space and technology programs, aerospace industry, cultural studies of major world regions and cyber technology.
  • STEM curriculum is introduced to help students better understand science and math related curriculum, improve critical thinking skills, and prepare cadets to be more competitive in the 21st Century.
  • Leadership Education introduces students to military customs and courtesies, character education, citizenship in the United States, first aid, wellness, health and fitness, basic drill and ceremonies, critical thinking, effective communications, management, human relations, and college and career readiness; preparing students for life after high school.
 
AFJROTC units complement the curriculum through cooperation and resources of organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Civil Air Patrol.  
 
Leadership Development Requirements (LDR)
 
To reinforce the curriculum, cadets are encouraged to participate in activities outside the classroom called Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs). Through these LDR's, cadets continue to refine their leadership and followership skills while bringing credit to their self, unit, school and community.
 
AFJROTC activities that offer cadet leadership opportunities include:
  • Kitty Hawk Honor Society
  • Drill Team
  • Color Guard
  • Awareness Presentation Team
  • Academic Team
  • Model Building Club
  • Model Rocketry Program
  • Drone Program
  • Flight Simulator Program
  • Orienteering Program
 
Community Service
 
Community service is a major part of the cadet experience and helps instill a sense of civic pride and citizenship. Each year, AFJROTC cadets do more than 1.6 million hours of community service. Projects range from working with national organizations like the March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy, the National Red Ribbon Campaign, and Special Olympics, to participating in local community projects such as cleaning and refurbishing cemeteries and building parks.
 
Each cadet is required to perform 20 hours of community service each school year. Community service projects are planned and managed by cadet leaders (instructor guided).
 
Impact Your Future
 
Cadets can earn impactful opportunities to enhance their futures:
  • Scholarships (college ROTC - tuition and stipend)
  • Academy Appointment (help navigating application process for the 5 military academies)
  • Flight Academy (chance to earn a private pilot license)
 
Instructor:
 
Master Sergeant Patrick Murphy
 
Biography:
 
Contact:
📋 Cadet Documents