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Aerospace Studies 300 - Space Environment (JROTC)

Course Description

 

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC (GA-933)

COURSE SYLLABUS

AY 2016-2017

                                                         AS 300/LE 300

 

 

COURSE NAME: FLIGHT PRINCIPLES/EXPLORING SPACE 300 / LEADERSHIP STUDIES 300

 

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

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace Science and Leadership Education for students who have successfully completed AFJROTC 200. Academic emphasis is on the aerospace environment, human requirements of flight, effects of weather on flight, . The course begins with a discussion of the basics of flight and effects of weather on flight. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Also, academic emphasis is on the history of astronomy to include the early study of the heavens; plus an in-depth study of the Solar System, the terrestrial planets and the outer planets is covered as well. Then a brief history of the US and Russian Space Programs are covered with a look into contemporary advances in space programs of today. Leadership emphasis is on life skills such as managing others, stress management, financial management, college and career choices citizenship, jobs, and ethics. Third year cadets put leadership skills learned in AFJROTC I and II into practice by holding leadership roles in the corps of cadets. As junior cadet leaders, students learn to analyze and determine the factors contributing to success and failure as they plan and execute projects and activities. Cadet leaders are expected to be active in after-school preparation for corps projects and extracurricular activities, such as the corps competitive drill team. Cadets are required to participate in physical fitness and Cadets are required to participate and lead wellness training and activities to help motivate them to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.

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

 

INSTRUCTOR’S NAMES: Major Jason Huffman ([email protected])

                                               TSgt Lorenzo Simpson ([email protected])

                                                JROTC Office Phone – (706–554-0059)

 

REQUIRED TEXT/INFORMATION COVERED:

                                                       - Science of Flight

                                                          Chap 1 – Lesson 1

                                                               Chap 2 – Lesson 1-5

                                                       - Exploring Space

                                                               Unit 2 – Chap 5

                                                              Unit 3 – Chap 6 – 8

                                                               Unit 4 – Chap 10 - 12

                                                         - Leadership Education 300: Life Skills              

                                                                 Chap 1 - 8  

                                                         - AF Manual 36-2203, Personnel Drill and Ceremonies

Chapters 1 – 3

Student Workbooks

                                                         - Selected Videos

                                                         - Cadet Gd

                                                          

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:

Aerospace Science – Science of Flight

  1. Know the basic principles of flight
  2. Know the atmosphere environment and effects of weather on flight

Aerospace Science—Exploring Space: The High Frontier

  1. Comprehend the big picture of space exploration, including the history of spaceflight, organizations doing work in space, and the overall space environment.
  2. Comprehend the importance of entering space, characteristics of manned and unmanned spaceflight, and how humans are affected during spaceflight.
  3. Comprehend the key concepts for getting from the surface of the Earth into Earth orbit and to the other planets and back again.
  4. Comprehend how spacecraft, rockets, and launch vehicles are designed and built.
  5. Comprehend the latest advances in space technology

Leadership Education III – Life Skills

  1. Comprehend the importance of obtaining a higher education degree or skill after high school.
  2. Comprehend that a proper job search is needed to obtain employment.
  3. Comprehend the importance of financial planning.
  4. Comprehend the career opportunities available through the federal government.

Leadership Education/Drill and Ceremonies:

  1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives.
  2. Know military traditions and the importance of maintaining a high standard of dress and appearance.
  3. Know the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect, and why values and ethics are so important.
  4. Know the importance of individual self-control, common courtesies and etiquette.
  5. Know that an effective stress management program improves the quality of life.
  6. Know why courtesies are rendered to the United States flag and the National Anthem.
  7. Know why it is important to be a good democratic citizen and to be familiar with the different forms of governments.
  8. Know the importance of keeping yourself well and helping others stay well.
  9. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
  10. Know basic commands and characteristics of command voice.
  11. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.
  12. Know when and how to salute.
  13. Know all of the cadet ranks and Air Force ranks
  14. Know, execute, and lead 30 Command Drill

 

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.
  5. Complete Presidential Fitness Challenge two (2) times, fall and spring.

ALL CADETS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FORM ON RECORD BEFORE THEY CAN PARTICPATE IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES.

 

UNIFORM DAY: THURSDAY and Special Events such District and School functions. Cadets are required to wear their Physical Training uniform on FRIDAYS.

 

GRADING PROCEDURES: Grades from the Aerospace Science portion of the course count 40% of the

AFJROTC final grade and will be graded by the SASI. The Leadership Education and Drill portion of the grade counts 40% of the final grade and will be graded by the ASI. The wellness portion of the program counts for the remaining 20% of the final grade and will be graded by the SASI and/or ASI. Drill will be evaluated by the ASI and the SASI. 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. For fitness and wellness, students will be graded by participation and “dress-out”. 50% for participation, 50% for wearing issued fitness uniform.

 

MAJOR GRADES

DAILY GRADES

Uniform Wear

Class Attendance, Preparation & Participation

Exams (Midterm & Final)

Quizzes

Parades, Special Events

 

Class work/Homework

 

GRADING SCALE: As set by Burke County High School

 

                         Grade Required                          Percentage

A                                               90+

B                                               80-89

C                                               70-79

F                                               69 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 THURSDAY, from the start of the school day until released. Make-up day for absences on uniform day is the following MONDAY, to receive full credit. Any missed uniform day due to an absence must be made up before the next uniform day (Thursday). Monday wear receives full credit, Tuesday wear receives 75% of full credit, Wednesday wear receives 50% of full credit. There will be no make-up uniform days other than those stated above. If the student is present on Thursday and fails to wear the uniform or fails to wear the uniform all day, this will result in a “0” (zero) grade for that uniform day. There are no make-up uniform days allowed for students who were present but failed to wear the uniform. If a student is in ISS or OSS for a Thursday uniform wear or a Friday PT session, they will receive an automatic “0” (zero) and will not be allowed to make-up. Students in ISS on a Thursday wear day WILL NOT wear the JROTC uniform that day. No student will wear a JROTC uniform while serving in ISS. Multiple failures to wear your uniform can lead to disenrollment from the course. Cadets are required to wear their issued Physical Fitness uniforms on Fridays unless otherwise directed. 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. ALL UNIFORMS MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY DRY-CLEANED AND TURNED IN WITH PROOF OF RECEIPT BY MAY 5, 2017.

 

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 I 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. This will also be a major part of their grade.

 

CURRICULUM IN ACTION TRIPS (CIA)/FIELD TRIPS: Throughout the semester, the cadets will have opportunities to participate in school-sponsored activities that serve as an extension of the AFJROTC curriculum. These trips may include college visits or military base visits, 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 school district instructions. Cell phones must remain turned off and out of sight during the instructional day. 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

  1. Follow the chain of command (i.e. cadet-element leader - assist. Flt/CC – Flt/CC – Ops/CC – Sqd/CC – Group/CC – ASI – SASI). DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE CADET GROUP/CC WITHOUT YOUR FLT/CC WITH YOU.
  2. Always use the titles “Sir or Ma’am” when addressing AFJROTC instructors, staff, and senior ranking cadets.
  3. Be on time. Don’t be late to class, scheduled events, practices, etc.
  4. Always bring your required items to class (notebook, pen/pencil, textbook, etc).
  5. Wear the correct uniform on the appropriate day.
  6. Place personal belongings under your desk – nothing in the aisle.
  7. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged; do not talk without permission.
  8. Listen respectively and attentively to the speaker/presenter or fellow cadets when they are speaking.
  9. Treat others with mutual respect. Profanity, vulgar language, racial or ethnic slurs, derogatory comments, sexual harassment, or harassment of any fellow cadet or student will not be tolerated.
  10. Remain in your seat unless given permission to move about the room
  11. Remain professional; do not sit on desks, tables, trash cans, etc.
  12. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed in the staff offices.
  13. Always use the trash can to dispose of trash. If you see trash on the floor, clean it up.
  14. No eating, drinking and no chewing gum in the classroom.
  15. Wearing hats or sunglasses indoors is prohibited.
  16. Maintain loyalty to the Corps, school, and the Core Values.
  17. No horseplay in the AFJROTC areas.
  18. Maintain self-control and your self-respect at all times.
  19. Do not disrespect school staff, teachers, JROTC instructors, higher-ranking cadet officers and NCOs.

 

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

  1. Enter the classroom and proceed directly to your desk.
  2. Place books and backpacks under your desk.
  3. Stand at the position of “Parade Rest” to the left of your desk.
  4. After the bell has rung, the flight commander/flight sergeant will call the class to “ATTENTION” and the whole class will be directed to recite the “Pledge of Allegiance”
  5. The flight commander/flight sergeant will call the class to “Parade Rest” and take roll
  6. When the cadet hears his or her name, they will respond with “Here Sir” or “Here, Ma’am”, snapping to “Attention” and then immediately back to “Parade Rest”
  7. When the instructor enters the classroom, the flight commander/flight seargent calls the room to “attention” and when the instructor approaches the podium and salute the instructor and state “The Flight is Ready for Instruction”.
  8. After the instructor returns the salute, the flight commander will give the command “Be Seated”.
  9. Approximately two minutes before the class dismissal bell rings, the instructor will direct the Flight Commander or Flight Sergeant to prepare the class for dismissal. state “PREPARE FOR DISMISSAL”. Cadets will stop class work and put books and classroom materials away. Cadets will clean up their desks, pick up any trash in the immediate vicinity of their desks, align their desks with others in their element, and prepare to stand for dismissal, and assume “PARADE REST”
  10. When the bell rings or at the signal of the instructor, the Flight Commander/Sergeant will call the flight to “ATTENTION”. Cadets will come to the position of ATTENTION at the side of their desk and wait for further instructions.
  11. The Flight Commander/Sergeant will check that all trash is picked up and the desks are aligned. The Flight Commander/Sergeant will salute and report to the SASI/ASI ‘’The Flight is Ready for Dismissal’. After the SASI/ASI states “Dismiss the Flight”, the Flt CC/Flt Sgt will “DISMISS” the flight. Cadets can then retrieve their personal belongings and depart the classroom.

 

 

WEEKLY ROUTINE:

Monday – Aerospace Studies

Tuesday – Aerospace Studies

Wednesday – Leadership Education / Exams (All exams will be given on a Wednesday)

Thursday – Leadership Day – all cadets MUST wear the issued AF JROTC Uniform

Friday – Physical Training – all cadets MUST wear the issued JROTC Fitness Uniform and participate in activity

 

TUTORING AND EXTRA ASSISTANCE:

JROTC Tutoring is available on Thursdays – 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm in room 704

 

FIGHTING AND DISRESPECTING FACULTY: Any JROTC Cadet that is involved in a fight or has been reported to be disrespectful to any faculty member will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Penalties could include: removal from a leadership position, demotion in rank, or removal from the JROTC program.

 

INFORMATION: Information will be relayed each day in class, through REMIND ME messages and via the JROTC Webpage at: http://bchs.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=409014&type=d&pREC_ID=891537

 

 

ACTIVITY FEE - $20.00 -- Make check payable to “BCHS AF JROTC” or can pay cash. Receipts will be given.