1. PA-20142 AFJROTC Snapshot Program Overview “Building better citizens for America since 2015” 1

2. Through a focus on integrity, service before self and excellence to develop productive citizens and future leaders for America. Mission

3. Air Force Core Values Integrity Service Before Self Excellence in All We Do The mission of Phoenixville Area High School is to ensure that all students are prepared to be productive, responsible, self directed individuals.

4. Aerospace Science: –Science of Flight (9 th -12 th Grade) –History of Aviation (9 th -12 th Grade) –The Exploration of Space (11 th -12 th Grade) Leadership Education: –Intercommunication Skills –Life Skills –Principles of Management –Summer Leadership School Graduation Project Students Can Earn College Credit University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) $130 per course “B” Grade Required 2 Elective College Credits/Class, which equals 8-10 College Credits while attending High School Class Flight Simulators Spacecraft Design/Flight History of Aviation JROTC Curriculum

5. Aerospace Science: Science of Flight –Meteorology Atmospheric composition/layers Weather Patterns/Hazardous Weather –Basic Aeronautical Principles Newton’s Laws Bernoulli’s Principle and Lift Gravity –Aircraft Design and Systems Control Surfaces Engine Principles and Design -Internal/External Combustion -Steam Engine to Afterburner Instrumentation (Altimeters to GPS) -Aircraft Navigation -Modern Air Traffic Control -Physiology Respiratory System (Gas Laws – Boyle’s/Dalton’s/Henry’s) Impact to Eyesight, Hearing, Balance, etc. JROTC Curriculum Flight Simulators Aircraft Construction

6. Aerospace Science: Frontiers of Aviation -Building upon Science of Flight Curriculum -Development of Aviation from Basic Gliders to Modern Jet Aircraft -Impact of History on the Evolution of Airpower and Aviation Technology Civil War – Balloons World War I World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Desert Storm, Kosovo Afghanistan and Iraq JROTC Curriculum World War I Simulation Cuban Missile Crisis

7. Aerospace Science: Exploration of Space –Astronomy Celestial Sphere Ptolemy to Copernicus to Galileo Formation of Solar System and Planet by Planet Exploration -History of Space Exploration U.S. from Mercury to Space Shuttle Russian, Chinese and Indian Programs European Community -How NASA Works -Effect of Space Travel on the Human Body -Concept of Operations (Planning) -Space System Components Propulsion Life Support Communication, etc. -Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics JROTC Curriculum Rocket Design Project

8. Cultural Studies: An Intro to Global Awareness –The Middle East -Asia -Africa -Russia and the former Soviet Republic -Latin America -Europe Honors Aviation Ground School -Earn FAA Certified Ground School Certificate -Used to Earn Private Pilot’s License JROTC Curriculum

9. Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character, & Air Force Tradition –Intro to AFJROTC The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards Customs and Courtesies Attitude, Discipline, and Respect Ethics -Personal Behavior Common Courtesies and Etiquette Managing Stress Mental and Emotional Health Care -Wellness and Fitness Health Care and Nutrition -Physical Activity and Fitness (Presidential Physical Fitness Test) -Making Safe, Drug-Free Decisions JROTC Curriculum

10. Leadership Education II: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership –Learning and Communication Learning to communicate / Listen Learning to Think Critically Communicating Effectively Writing / Speaking Effectively -Personal Awareness Building a Positive Attitude Integrity and Character -Understanding Groups and Teams Building Mutual Respect Establishing a Common Vision Solving Conflicts and Problems -Preparing for Leadership A Leadership Model Adaptive Leadership JROTC Curriculum

11. Leadership Education III: Life Skills and Career Opportunites –Mapping Your Future Career Opportunities Education and Career Paths -Charting your Financial Course Planning Your Finances Managing Your Resources -Aiming Toward a College Degree Applying for College Charting Your Course -Pursuing a Career Applying for Jobs Developing Your Career Skills JROTC Curriculum

12. Leadership Education IV: Principles of Management –Managers and Management Historical Roots of Contemporary Management Practice The Management Environment -Planning Foundations of Planning Foundations of Decision Making -Organizing Managing Stress, Change, and Innovation -Leading Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior Understanding Work teams Communications and Interpersonal Skills Leadership and Trust JROTC Curriculum

13. Leadership Education V: Drill and Ceremony –Core 30 Movement Drill Requirement -Color Guard -Drill Team -Armed Drill team -POW/MIA Ceremony -Military Ball JROTC Curriculum

14. Corps of Cadets –Leadership-in-action Laboritory -Mirrors an Air Force Organization -Cadets Earn Positions of Responsibility -Rank Commensurate with Position -Officers and Enlisted -Extracurricular Programs: (Voluntary) Color Guard Drill team(With and W/out Weapons) Model Rocketry Club Kitty Hawk Society Community Service Projects Classroom In Action: (aka Field Trips) -Orientation Flight on a KC-135 (mid air refueling) -Ft. Indian Town Gap Army Training Center -Local Museums JROTC Curriculum

15. What is Air Force Junior ROTC all about? Great Group of Friends Giving Back to the Community Exploring Aviation and Space Flight JROTC Program Did you Know? There is NO commitment to the military – NONE! Counts as a Science Elective JROTC participation looks great on college applications and opens windows for potential college scholarships and also admission to America’s Service Academies

16. 22-26 June : Open to all 8 th -12 th grades – Leadership Exercises and Challenges – McGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators) – Guppy Gulch Water Park – Obstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training Complex – Cost $ 157/student (includes trans, lunch, admissions) Summer Leadership Academy