AFJROTC  III

Exploration of Space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Academic Year

2005 – 2006

 

Course Title:     The Exploration of Space

 

Course Description: Exploration of Space:   The Exploration of Space course examines our Earth, the Moon and the remaining planets in our solar system; the latest advances in space technology; and continuing challenges of space and manned space flight. Orbits, trajectories, unmanned satellites, space probes and guidance and control systems are topics critical to space exploration and topics covered in depth. The Manned Space Flight section covers the major milestones in the endeavor to land on the moon, and the problems encountered to safely orbit humans and crafts in space for temporary and long periods of time. Space Station development and the Space Shuttle are reviewed. International space laws covering travel and permanent habitats are studied.

 

The course objectives are:

 

a.      Know the effects the Sun and our planetary system have on living matter.

b.      Know the national and international space programs and the progress the United states and countries of the European Economic Community have made.

c.       Know how space technology has developed over the past century to date.

d.      Know the impacts space exploration has had on everyday life.

 

 

Work in this course consists of a combination of classroom activities, weekly tests or quizzes covering material taught and field trips to different space and military museums.  To enhance classroom lectures, cadets will build model stage 1 and stage 2 rockets for presentation and subsequent launch.

 

In support of the School Improvement Plan ( SIP ), writing assignments will be a major factor to ensure our cadets will improve their writing skills across their curriculum.

 

Each semester cadets will be administered a promotion test which will 9include material from this course as well as material from the Leadership Sections of the JROTC program.

 

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Scope and  Sequence

 

First Quarter

1. From the Sun to the Earth.  Description of the solar system; the Sun’as  

     atmosphere; orbit, size and the environment of the planets; ionization and

     ionospheric behavior; Van Allen radiation belts; cislunar space; meteroids,

     micrometeorites, meteors and meteorites.

 

2. Space Beyond Earth’s Orbit.  Rotation, revolution, density, gravity,

     atmosphere of the Moon; Moon’s surface; Mar’s surface, gravity and

     temperature; asteroids; Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto; comets; the Milky Way

     galaxy.

 

3. Surviving and Living in Space.  Characteristics of space causing problems

     for humans; stresses of space flight and working in space; life support systems on

     spacecraft; medical monitoring of astronauts.

 

4. Physiological Results of Manned Spaceflight.  Biomedical findings of the

     Mercury flights; Gemini 7 life support systems; EVAs’; living on the Skylab;

     Space Shuttle; biomedical experiments for future space travel.

 

Stage 1 Model Rocket Building + Space Museum Trip

 

Second Quarter

5. American Space Programs.  National Aeronautics and Space

     Administration; satellites; active and passive communication systems; weather

     satellites; Defense Satellite Communication System; INS and navigation

     satellites; world wide use of communication satellites; Landsat.

 

6. Soviet Space Programs.  Historic events; initiatives; classes of launch vehicles

     and advances of the MIR space Station.

 

7. International space Programs.  NASA and the EEU Space Consortium;

     advances in space development of EEU countries; national objectives of all space

     exploring countries; and Space Station Freedom.

 

Stage 1 Model Rocket launch + Semester Exam + Promotion Testing

 

Third Quarter

8.  Rocket Boosters.  Heavy-lift launch vehicles; thrust requirements in

   

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       space; slowing in space; electricity sources for spacecraft; static and dynamic

       power; current rocket boosters and the National Aerospace plane.

 

9. Orbits and Trajectories.  Definitions; burnout and escape velocities; ballistic

     trajectory; orbital flight paths; Hohmann transfer; coplanar transfer;

     geosynchronous orbit; and guidance systems in spacecraft.

 

10. Space Probes.  Methods for probing the planets; space probe satellites; future

       space probes; robotics; gamma research; Hubble Space Telescope; Space

       Infrared Telescope Facility; Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility.

 

11. Commercial Use of the Space Program.  NASA and interfacing with

       private industry; Telstar 1; research and the production of high value products.

 

 

Forth Quarter

12. Journeying to the Moon.  National goals in moon exploration; methods for

       landing; recovery systems; results of the Apollo flights; launch vehicles in moon

       research.

 

13. Developing Space Stations.  Definitions; aspects of living in space; Skylab;

       experiments on Skylab; Apollo-Soyus flights; docking procedures on space

       stations; Space Station Freedom.

 

14. The Space Shuttle.  Unique characteristics of the Space Shuttle; launch

        sequence events; reentry into atmosphere; divisions of the Shuttle; Challanger;

        future NASA projects; space colonies.

 

15. Space Law.  Legal aspects of space exploration; sources of space law; theories

       of demarcation; the five major space treaties.

 

Space Museum visit + Semester Exam + Promotion Testing

 

 

 

 

Course Description – Leadership Education III.  Leadership III is a follow on to the Leadership I and II courses. Course III emphasis is on managing others; stress and finances; citizenship; and ethics. Cadets put these learned skills into practice by being placed in key leadership positions in the cadet corps.

 

 

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Course Title:    Leadership Education III

 

 

Course objectives are:

 

1.      Know various management theories.

2.      Understand the five basic phases in the management process.

3.      Know effective stress management techniques to improve the quality of life.

4.      Understand the principles and techniques for sound financial management.

5.      Know the patterns of government.

6,  Know how values and ethics are formed and how they affect individuals.

 

Work in this course is the management and running of the daily, weekly and monthly programs in the Corps.  The ASI directly monitors and counsels cadets as they undertake positions of leadership similar to those in an Air force Squadron or Wing. To establish realism in the program and work positions, cadets in the top management positions visit an active duty military installation and accompany their counterpart for a day.

 

Scope and  Sequence

 

First Quarter

1.  Introduction to Management.  Definitions; McGregor’s Theories X and Y;

      assumption of Theory Z; one-minute management.

 

2.  Management Process.   The five basic phases of the management process;

      concept of the delegation of authority; practicum.

 

Second Quarter

3.  Stress Management.  Causes of stress; positive and negative stress;

       management of stress; quality of life improvement through stress management.

 

4.  Financial Management.  Budget planning; types of loans, credit, credit cards

      and overextending personal credit; checkbooks and monthly statements;

      investments; personal and property insurances; sound management and

      improved life style and retirement.

 

  Semester Exam + Promotion Exam

 

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Third Quarter

5.  Systems of Government. Basic patterns of government; differences in

      government types and styles; democracy and dictatorships.

 

6. The Government of the United States.  Functions of each branch of the

     government; First Amendment; duties of a democratic citizen; characteristics of

     a good democratic citizen; purpose of the Constitutional Amendment process.

 

Fourth Quarter

7. Ethics.  Guidelines for the basis of human decency and well being; value

     systems; origin of the Western Society moral code; different cultures and

     different rules of conduct.

 

8. Guide to Decision Making.  Systematic process of decision making; ethical

     decision inputs; professional ethics of a cadet and military soldier/airman. 

 

Military Installation visit

Semester Exam + Promotion Testing

 

 

 

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 a cadet’s development. A cadet’s weekly attitude and leadership skill grade is determined by both instructors following a review of the cadet’s overall performance during the week.

 

    Grade Type                                                  Percentage

  Uniform Wear Inspections - Weekly                35 %

  Class Work - weekly                                           25 %

Attitude  - weekly                                                20 %                  

Cadet Job Performance – weekly                      10 %

Tests                                                                     10 %

 

Extra Credit 

 

Extra credit is obtained when a cadet dedicates personal time to support the program. This is especially important for AS-III cadets as they ‘run’ the program under the guidance of the instructors and must attend all functions. Examples of functions cadets must attend as leaders are: Tops-in-Blue / Edale Winter Survival /

  Margraten Memorial.                           

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Promotions

 

Promotions are based upon a variety of inputs similar to inputs determining promotions in an active duty military today.  The majority of staff positions are held for a minimum of one semester to allow a cadet the time required to display his or her leadership and management style. The majority of  AS-III cadets enter NT-941’s three tier promotion system at the third level. The outline below designates the last two phases of the system.

 

Master Sergeant through Chief ( AS- III/IV Academic Levels )

-         promotions at the end of the semester

-         ‘A’ in JROTC course

-         100% uniform wear

-         involved in AFJROTC extracurricular activities

-         promotes AFJROTC and school policies

-         ‘gets their job done one time the first time’

 

 

2nd Lt. through Colonel ( AS-III / IV academic levels )

-         promotions at the end of the semester

-         ‘A’ in JROTC course

-         100 % uniform wear with a overall grade of 95 % or higher

-         involved in the JROTC program

-         promotes AFJROTC and school policies

-         polite / courteous / excited to be involved

-         good at working and leading others

-         always gets their job done on time every time

 

 

 

Field Trips

 

Several field trips are scheduled each year to enhance the academic and leadership training programs. Each cadet in a AS-III / IV leadership position is expected to participate in field trips in a top leadership or people management position. Cadets are expected to practice their individual unique leadership style on field trips and help their subordinates overcome any problems encountered.

 

The following list outlines the field trips normally scheduled every year:

 

   Trip                                                                                               Cost

 

Tops-in-Blue, Brunssum                                                                 N/A

Dining-Out                                                                                       November

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Drill Competition, Lakenheath U.K.                                                      November

Edale, Winter Team Building/Survival, U.K.                                        January

European All Services Drill Competition                                               March / April

 

 

 

Discipline

 

AS-III / IV cadets are not ever expected to undergo a punishment from the discipline system at NT-941. The top cadets have been previously handpicked for advancement into leadership positions and so have rarely displayed poor behavior. Leaders and managers of other cadets, the senior level cadets establish the guidelines by which the punishment system operates. At times a minor infraction may occur which will result in a stern counseling session by either instructor. Those cadets who have advanced to the AS- III level; but who are still at the cadet Technical Sergeant level or lower, must abide by the rules and regulations or face punishment.             

 

 

Samples of Punishment

 

Not wearing the uniform – 1st time          - suspended from field trips; parents

                                                                       Notified; letter put into personnel file;

                                                                       promotion stopped for semester.

Not wearing the uniform – 2nd time         - strongly considered for removal from the

                                                                       corps; parents notified; letter put into

                                                                       personnel file; no promotion for 4 months.

Poor cadet management on field trip      - counseling by instructors

Abuse of power                                          - counseling by instructors, letter put into

                                                                       personnel file

Failure to complete assigned duty on      - counseled by instructors, removed

 2nd time                                                        from position, considered for demotion to

                                                                       permanent rank

 

 

 

Expectations from a AS-III Cadet

 

1.      be a model citizen and cadet

2.      be enthusiastic / dedicated / helpful – at all times

3.      be fully responsible for your actions in a leadership position

4.      volunteer to assist at after school functions

5.      ask instructors questions about potential careers

 

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Homework Policy

 

AS-III / IV cadets do have periodic homework on the Exploration of Space portion of this class.  However, the majority of the cadet’s work is performed in a practical working leadership management position.

 

As a leader-manager each top cadet is expected during their time in office to:

-         have an open mind

-         promote teamwork between all members of his or her staff

-         find ways of completing tasks quicker and more efficiently

-         complete after actions reports

-         prepare a checklist on how to best complete their job for follow on cadets

 

 

Supplies

 

Cadets are issued text books and all rocket supplies by the instructors.

 

Textbook:  Exploration of Space by Air Force Junior ROTC Curriculum

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                             Leadership III by Air force Junior ROTC Curriculum Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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