AFJROTC 3 Course Syllabus
COURSE NAME: Aerospace Science Three (AS-3) AFJROTC 3
CREDIT HOURS: 1
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Major (Ret) Joseph AndersonEmail:
REQUIRED TEXT: Aerospace Science: Cultural Studies: Global Awareness
Aerospace Science Website: Access to Global Studies
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Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Leadership Education IIIWorkbook:Life Skills and Career Opportunities
Drill and Ceremonies
Drill and Ceremonies Workbook
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Aerospace Science IIIincludes the latest information available in Cultural Studies and an introduction to Global Awareness. The course begins with an introduction to “What is Global Awareness?” The purpose of this course is to give you some basics foundation about the history, culture, religions, and thinking of people in other countries. What you learn here will help you begin to understand why different people with varied cultures and backgrounds, differ from what you are used to in the United States. Wherever your future takes you this knowledge helps you understand the beauty and uniqueness of peoples from a variety of cultures. This course will concentrate particularly on Latin America. At a glance it will cover economic reform, leadership and the political pendulum. The influence of cartels and the growing number of the drug trade is not only affecting our borders but the United States in its entirety. Subsequently, this informative overview of Latin America will assist you in understanding a few sources of poverty, educational limitations and environmental challenges at their root causes. Finally, you will be introduced in part,with the challenges of migration from Latin America to the United States and the United States interests.
Leadership Education III help students decide which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school. Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful too. For those students who may be moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills. There is information on how to prepare a résumé and the importance of good interviewing skills. If there are students who are interested in a career in the military, with the federal government, or an aerospace career, information is also provided for them.
Drill and Ceremonies course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements. Procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice are leadership traits the 3rd year Cadet begins to perfect. Cadets are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Though each class will follow an established lesson plan, most of the work is to be hands-on.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will:
(Aerospace Science III)
1. Know the history geographic locations of the five major regions of Latin America
2. Know the major religious groups and languages of Latin America
3. Know the region’s history before and after the European conquest
4. Know some key historical events associated with Latin America since independence
(Leadership Education III)
7. Know specific career options to pursue.
8. Know the elements of a personal budget and financial plan.
9. Know the requirements for applying to a college or university.
10. Know the essential process for pursuing a career.
(Physical Training/Drill and Ceremonies)
11. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
12. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.
13. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.
14. Know when and how to salute.
15. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.
16. Know the function of the group and the wing.
17. Know how groups and wings are formed.
18. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.
UNIFORM DAY: Wednesday and Thursday (Military Uniform) and Friday (PT Uniform)
GRADING PROCEDURES:
1. Scheduled Assessments: Cadets are expected to take assessments on the day they are given in class. Any cadet who talks to other cadets/students during an assessment will receive a 0 grade.
2. Make up assessments and assignments: Cadets returning from an excused absence are responsible for making up assessments or work they missed. It is the student’s responsibility to secure missed assignments and make-up work within the prescribed time. If an assessment, project, or presentation was announced before an excused absence and was given on the day of the excused absence, it will be taken on the first day that the student returns.
3. Assignments: All assignments are due on the established due date. Cadets who fail to meet due dates will receive a 0 or reduced grade for the late work.
4. Uniforms Wear: 3rd Year Cadets are expected to wear the uniform-of-the-day all day as directed by the SASI on uniform days, (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday), including their current rank. Cadets must meet AF uniform and grooming standards. Failure to wear your uniform will result in the grade of zero (0) in class work, homework, and assessment. The 3rd year Cadet must carry superior bearing to be an example to all other Cadets. They must wear the uniform with all ribbons and appropriate rank. Failure to wear the uniform three (3) times during a grading period could cause the student to fail AFJROTC for the quarter.
5. Grooming: Cadets are expected to wear their hair in accordance with Air Force grooming standards. Failure to do so may result in a reduced grade of 50% on the 1st offence. On the 2nd offence the cadet will receive a grade of zero (0) in three categories: assessment, homework and class work.
6. Drill and Ceremony/Physical Training: All cadets are expected to participate in drill and physical training activities. Non-participation without reasonable cause equals a zero (0). Any medical issue that prevents a cadet from participating requires substantial proof; The PT monitor and SASI have discretion on what can be considered substantial proof.
7. Classattendance and tardies: Your attendance is a reflection of your leadership and affects your overall grade. Cadets are required to provide instructors with an excused note on the day you return to class. Excessive absences as a 2nd or 3rd year cadet could lead to dismissal (15 or more in a semester could cause a failing grade). Failure to bring a note can result in a cut slip. Every unexcused tardy will affect your leadership grade.
8. Class rules:Say sir or ma’am
No talking when others are talking
Wear IDs and the school and AFJROTC uniforms properly (always)
Be on time
Be prepared
Be responsible
No profanity
No eating, drinking or chewing gum
Respect Yourself and others
No food or drink is allowed in the classroom at any time. The only exception is bottled water, which must be in a closed container (screw on cap, sports bottle, etc.) on physical training days.
Course Evaluation Grade Percentages
Assessments (tests and quizzes, inspections)40
Homework20
Class work40
TOTAL100%
Grade Percentage Required
A90-100%
B80-89%
C70-79%
D60-69%
E59% and below
Parent Signature______I understand the expectations of this class and will assist my Son/Daughter to abide by the rules and regulations by my own freewill. Date______