Course Syllabus AY 2016-2017
Delaware County Air Force Junior ROTC Unit OH-012
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Aerospace Science 1: Science of Flight and Leadership 1
1st Semester and 2nd Semester -- ½ C.U. Elective each semester
Instructors: Lt Col (R) Russ Anible, SMSgt (R) Douglas Manley
Texts: The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons ; Leadership Education I: Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship; Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership; AFMAN 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies
The Mission of Air Force JROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
Course Description: This course is offered alternate years with Aerospace Science 2, History of Flight and Leadership 2. Aerospace Science hours (40%) examine 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 hours (40% of classroom hours) concentrate on the development of citizenship, leadership, followership, communications, and team building skills, military customs and courtesies, proper wear of the AFJROTC uniform, and basic drill skills. Also covers the basic aspects of drill and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill and ceremonies, drill positions and movements, drill leadership, marching movements, and organizing and leading parades and color guards. Evaluation is divided into academic, marching, and performing ceremonies in the community. Course time (20%) is also allotted to enhancing your wellness and physical fitness. (AFJROTC codes AS-200, LE-100, LE-200, LE-500)
Course Activity Fee: $25.00; Prerequisite: None; Grades: 9- 12 (1st or 2nd Year Cadets)
All Cadets enrolled in Aerospace Science 1 will be expected to:
· Wear the issued AFJROTC uniform at least one day a week in accordance with the current year edition of the Cadet Handbook. Scheduled uniform wear and inspection day is every Wednesday.
· Be quiet in the hallways when proceeding to the drill pad or drill floor for drill training and open-ranks uniform inspections.
· Bring paper, pencils, and the proper textbook to class every day (academic book, workbook, or leadership book).
· Raise your hand to be recognized; open and unsolicited discussion interferes with others contributions.
· Maintain military bearing at specified times.
· Dress appropriately for physical training every Friday, and work out with your flight to the best of your ability within your limitations – make a good-faith effort.
General conduct of Cadets enrolled in Science of Flight 1 and Leadership 12, and classroom procedures, will be in accordance with the current year edition of the Cadet Handbook and the Student Codes of Conduct published by each Cadet’s respective home high school.
Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators
Standards and benchmarks are incorporated into the curricula by the Holm Center, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The curricula used are the only curricula authorized for use in Air Force Junior ROTC programs in accordance with the current memorandum of agreement between the U. S. Air Force and Delaware City Schools.
Course Outlines (All Excerpted from Approved Air Force Curricula)
Science of Flight (AS 200)
Principles & Physics of Aircraft Flight
Basic Aeronautics
Aircraft Motion and Control
Flight Power
Aerospace Power
Aerospace Vehicles
Conditions of Flight
The Atmosphere
Weather
Forecasting
Aviation Weather
Human Physiology/Equipment/Training
Physiology of Flight
Aerospace Medicine and Human Engineering
Protective Equipment and Simulators
Principles of Navigation
Maps, Pilotage, and Navigation Elements
Map Projections
Navigation Instruments
Dead Reckoning
Navigation Aids
Leadership Education 100 (LE 100) Tradition, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship
Chapter 1: Heritage, Organization, and Tradition--Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC
Organization of the AFJROTC
The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards
Customs and Courtesies for AFJROTC
Attitude, Discipline, and Respect
Ethics, Values, and Morals
Social Etiquette and Dining-In and Dining-Out
Chapter 2: Personal Behavior
Note Taking and Study Skills
Managing Stress
Emotional and Mental Health Care
Avoiding and Preventing Violence
Chapter 3: Be Health Smart
Your Body Systems
Nutrition
Benefits of Physical Activity
Understanding Your Body Image
First Aid
Chapter 4: Making Safe, Drug-Free Decisions
Medicines and Drugs
Tobacco
Alcohol
Environmental Health
Chapter 5: Foundations of Citizenship in the United States
The American Flag and Other Symbols
Civics
The Constitution of the United States
Interpreting the Bill of Rights and Other Amendments
U.S. National Government
Leadership Education II (LE 200) Communication, Awareness, and Leadership
Unit 1: Learning, Communication, and Personal Development
Unit 2: Building Personal Awareness
Unit 3: Understanding Groups and Teams
Unit 4: Preparing for Leadership
Drill and Ceremonies: AFMAN 36-2203: Personnel Drill and Ceremonies
Chapter 2: Commands and the Command Voice
Chapter 3: Individual Instruction
Chapter 4: Drill of a Flight
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
Science of Flight:
1. Understand the basic principles & physics of aircraft flight.
2. Understand the basics of the atmosphere and meteorology.
3. Understand the basics of aviation human physiology, protective equipment, and training.
4. Understand the basic principles, instruments, and tools of aerial navigation.
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 citizen of a democratic nation.
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.
Wellness and Physical Fitness
1. Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet.
3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach goals.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cadets will have multiple opportunities to perform Air Force JROTC sponsored community service during each semester.
CURRICULUM IN ACTION TRIPS (CIA)/FIELD TRIPS: Cadets have opportunities to participate in school-sponsored activities that serve as an extension of the AFJROTC curriculum. These trips may include The National Museum of the Air Force, Regional Military Ball, etc. Cadets must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate.
Exams (major grade):
A final exam is given at the end of each semester.
Class attendance, preparation and participation: Cadets earn grades commensurate with their class participation and effort. Cadets who are not present or prepared cannot participate fully in class.
Class Behavior: The nature of the AFJROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within the school and community, requires its 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.
Cell Phones: Cell phone policy is in accordance with Hayes High School policies. Cell phones must remain turned off and out of sight in the Science of Flight 1 and Leadership 1 class. Any student who refuses to put away or surrender their cell phone will be considered insubordinate and will be referred to the Dean of Students.
Grades
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 ASI. HABITUAL FAILURE TO WEAR THE UNIFORM AND TO MAINTAIN GROOMING
AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM. Refer to your Cadet Handbook for details on the proper wear of the uniform.
Term Grades are based on the percentage of correct responses achieved in quizzes, tests, in-class worksheets, graded homework assignments, and other projects, doing your best during physical training, as well as on-time and correct uniform wear in accordance with the current year edition of the Cadet Handbook.
The Delaware City Schools gradingprocedure uses a method of grade computation based on recording and averaging numerical percentage grades, including semester exams, throughout the length of the course. Term and semester exam percentage grades will be converted to a letter grade for the permanent record.
To compute the final grade for the course, the following procedure is used:
Semester Course:
1. Add the term percentages for each of the two terms and multiply by 2.
2. Add the percentages for each semester exam.
3. Divide the total for the terms and exams by 5.
4. Convert this percentage to a letter grade according to the following scale.
90% - 92% A- 93 – 97% A 98% - 100% A+
80% - 82% B- 83 – 87% B 88% - 89% B+
70% - 72% C- 73 – 77% C 78% - 79% C+
60% - 62% D- 63 – 67% D 68% - 69% D+
Below 60% F