AFNORTH International High School

 

AFJROTC  I

            History of Aviation

 

 

 

 

 


Military Customs & Courtesies

Basic Drill

 

 

 

 

 


Academic Year

2005– 2006

 

Course Title:   Frontiers of Aviation History

 

Teacher:         Lt. Col. John Britton

 

E-Mail:                 jeff_britton@eu.odedodea.edu

 

Course Description – Aviation History: Aviation history is the first year course for AFJROTC cadets and is designed to acquaint students with the historical developments of flight and the role of the military in history. Approximately three-quarters of all classroom teaching is spent reviewing the development of flight from ancient Chinese legends through the  Persian Gulf War and beyond. All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriclum.

 

The course objectives are:

 

  1. Know the legends of people’s attempts to fly in ancient civilizations throughout the world and the first record of scientific study, first flights, and the impact aviation had on the conduct of war during the period 1775-1898.
  2. Know the United states’ position at war times and how wars brought about the development of new weapons, new methods of warfare, new aircraft, more pilots, and the need for pilot  training
  3. Understand the United states policy of containing the spread of communism and the role of air power during the Korean Wear, the  Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War.
  4. Know the peaceful roles and missions in support of national objectives that the military is involved in, and the value of air power during the Persian Gulf War.
  5. Know all sections of an aircraft and the difference between the three aircraft flight controls.

 

 

 

Work in this course consists of a combination of class room activities, weekly tests covering material taught and field trips to military museums. To enhance awareness of the military aircraft / airport environment, cadets will be taken on aircraft tours and flown on modern jet aircraft.

 

Each semester cadets will be administered a promotion test which will include material from the Aviation History course. 

 

Scope & Sequence: 

 

First Quarter

1. Aircraft Motion and Control.  Basic parts of a conventional aircraft; the three

     axis of rotation; flight controls and control surfaces; drag and lift devices; aircraft

     types.

 

1.

 

2. Flight Legends. Methods of early flight; legends; contributions by the Chinese;

     Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions; Greek and Roman legends.

 

3. Military Advances 1775 – 1814. Airpower in the  American Revolution;

     technological developments; pioneers of lighter-than-air aircraft; War of 1812.

 

 Military Museum Trip

 

Second Quarter

4. The Formative Years. The Monroe Doctrine; Mexican War and airpower;

     airpower in the Civil War; development of balloon aviation; pioneer’s of glider

     aviation.

 

5. World War I. Participants of WW I; Lafayette Escadrille; Aces; principal aircraft

     of combatants; advances in training.

 

6. Golden Age of Aviation. Aviation developments after WW I; principal

     aviation explorers, civilian aviation development; rotary wing aircraft.

 

Sacred Torch Field Trip

Semester Exam / Promotion Exam

 

Third Quarter

7.  Army Aviation. Development of Army Air corps; original aircraft; pioneers in

      Army aviation; General Billy Mitchell; civilian pilot training and the military.

 

8.  Post WW II Years. Berlin airlift; advances in aircraft development; military

      force structure.

 

9.  Korean War and Cuban Crisis. U.S. involvement in Korean War; airpower

      during both conflicts; lessons learned by U.S.; military developments following the

      Korean War; missile developments; military command and control.

 

Military Museum Trip

 

Fourth Quarter

10. Vietnam. Utilization of airpower; Air Force-Army-Navy integration; attitude of

        U.S. populace; won or lost

 

11. Civil Aviation. FAA; airline transportation development; military use of civilian

        transports.

 

Semester Exam / Promotion Test

 

 

 

2.

 

Course Title:  Leadership Education I

 

Teacher:  SMSgt. Cliff Evanson ( R )

 
Course Description: The Leadership I course is designed to acquaint a student to the mission of AFJROTC; develop an understanding of current military customs and courtesies through uniform issue and basic drill and provide cadets with improved study habits.
 
The  course objectives are:

 

1.      Know AFJROTC mission and objectives.

2.      Know military customs and courtesies.

3.      Know the proper wearing of the uniform and placement of badges and insignia.

4.      Know the meaning and purpose of Attitude / Discipline / Respect.

5.      Know the AF policy toward alcohol and drug abuse.

6.      Know first aid treatments for common and severe emergencies.

 

 

 Scope and Sequence:

 

First Quarter

1.  JROTC Mission. Know AFJROTC mission; objectives; organization charts, basic

      drill routines.

 

2.  Customs and Courtesies. Hand salute; military titles; addressing military

      personnel; dining-in; uniform issue; drill.

 

Second Quarter

3.  Flag of the United States. History; proper display; courtesies rendered.

 

4.  Uniform and Personal Appearance. History of the uniform; AFJROTC

      uniform requirements; rank; insignia; badges; physical fitness.

 

Third Quarter

5.  Attitude and Discipline. Definition; keys to a positive attitude; respect; 

       importance of authority.

 

6.  Drill Competition. Team development and practice.

 

Fourth Quarter

7.  Study Habits and Time Management.

 

 

 

3.

 

Course Grading Policy

 

Grades are determined by a variety of both objective and subjective inputs. Each input has an assigned weight based upon the importance of the input in cadet development. A cadet’s attitude grade is determined by both instructors following a review of the cadet’s overall performance during the past week.

 

  Grade Type                                                        Percentage

 

Uniform Wear ( EVERY WEEK )                      50 %

Attitude           (Weekly)                                           30 %

Classroom Assignments / Homework                       10 %

Tests                                                                          10 %

Extra Credit                                                                8 %

 

Extra credit is obtained when a cadet dedicates personal  time to support the program. Examples are attending and participating in any extracurricular activity requesting cadet involvement ( ie. Tops-in-Blue Performances or Color Guard performances ).

 

 

 

Promotions

 

Promotions are based upon a variety of items similar to the requirements needed for promotion in today’s military services. One major difference is promotion cycles come quicker due to a high school’s four year term.

NT-941 has a three tiered system for advancement in rank and responsibility. Entry level cadets rarely enter the second tier of the system. The outline below shows the total advancement system.

 

Airman through Technical Sergeant  for AS-I cadets

-          promotions at mid term and end of the semester

-          ‘A’ in JROTC course

-          100 % uniform wear

-          involved in extracurricular activities

-          a positive ‘I am trying my best’ attitude

 

 

At this point a cadet’s overall performance is reviewed by both instructors and the cadet is then considered for advancement in rank and responsibility. A cadet’s past performance then determines future advancement in either the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks or in the Officer ranks.  Cadets who have shown the most maturity and dedication to the JROTC program are considered future officer candidates.

 

Master Sergeant through Chief ( AS II / III / IV academic levels)

-          promotions at end of semester

-          ‘A’ in JROTC course

-          100 % uniform wear

4.

-          involved in JROTC extracurricular activities

-          promotes JROTC and school policies

-          ‘gets the job done’

 

 

 

2nd Lieutenant through Colonel  ( AS III / IV academic levels )                       D

-          promotions at end of semester

-          ‘A’ in JROTC course

-          100 % uniform wear

-          involved in JROTC extracurricular activities

-          promotes JROTC and school policies

-          polite / courteous / excited to be involved

-          good at working and helping others

 

________________________________________________________

 

Field Trips

 

Several field trips are scheduled throughout the year to enhance the academic and leadership training programs. Every cadet can partake of the field trips providing he or she is in good standing both academically and behaviorally.

 

The following list outlines the field trips by projected date with accompanying costs.

 

     Trip                                                                                        Cost                  Date

 

Skipol Airport       - Amsterdam                                               25.00 E               Sept. 19     

Military Museum – Brussels                                                      25.00 E               Sept. 25

Tops – in – Blue  - Geilenkirchen                                               N/A                    Sept.

Tops - in – Blue   - Brunssum                                                     N/A                   Sept.

Dining-Out          -  Geilenkirchen                                             25.00 E                Nov.  27

Sacred Torch       - Belgium / France / Netherlands               225.00 E               Nov. 7-12

Drill Comp           - United Kingdom                                        $ 150.00                 Nov.

Edale                   -  United Kingdom                                      $ 230.00                 Feb. 3-7

European Drill Comp – Germany                                               60.00 E                Apr.

 

                      

 

 

Discipline

 

The majority of cadets are hardworking dedicated young men and women who give 100 % of their time and energy to the corps. Periodically, a time comes when some behave inappropriately. Cadets are always counseled for inappropriate behavior or bad manners that reflect poorly on the corps. Depending upon the severity of the incident, a cadet’s promotion potential may be hindered for a quarter or a semester grading period.

 

5.

Samples of Discipline

 

Not wearing the uniform – 1st time        -  AS-I cadets are suspended from field trips,

                                                                       parents notified, letter put into personnel

                                                                      file, promotion hindered.  AS-II,III,IV cadets

                                                                      receive a grade of “F” for the Quarter.

Not wearing the uniform – 2nd time        - considered for removal from corps, semester

                                                                       grade  of “F”, no promotion

Swearing                                                    - letter in personnel file

Fighting                                                      - suspended from field trips, letter put into

                                                                       personnel file, promotion hindered

 

 

 

Expectations from a Cadet

 

  1. 100 % effort at all times
  2. Responsibility  for your actions.
  3. Come to class prepared with proper materials
  4. Respect for your fellow cadets.
  5. Follow corps rules and procedures.
  6. No speaking out in class.
  7. Make up missed work.
  8. Turn in all assignments on time.
  9. Participate in class.
  10. Behave as a cadet of NT-941 both in and out of school.

 

 

Homework Policy

 

The majority of homework can be completed in the classroom. However, some work must be accomplished at home.       

No makeup time is allowed.

Work not turned in on time will be given a grade of zero.

 

Supplies

 

The following supplies are required after the first week of school and provide the base line start for improved study habits.

 

-          three ring binder

-          pen / pencil

-          day timer

-          ruler

 

Textbooks:  Frontiers of Aviation Science by Air Force Junior ROTC Curriculum

                             Section.

                             Leadership Education I by Air Force JROTC Curriculum Section.

 

 

6.