
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What type of course credit will I receive?
- JROTC counts as a PE credit for the first year
- JROTC counts as an elective credit each year after that
- You do NOT have to sign up for the “ROTC experience” to take ROTC
- Any “experience” may sign up for ROTC
- Do I have to join the military if I take AFJROTC?
- There is absolutely NO military obligation for cadets. Cadets are NOT required to join the military. However, cadets do receive advanced placement in the military if they decide to join a branch of service.
- Cadets with 2 years of JROTC may start with the rank of E-2 after basic training
- Cadets with 3-4 years of JROTC may start with the rank of E-3 (about 1 year ahead of peers)
- What College opportunities will I have after taking AFJROTC?
- Historically, JROTC cadets have about a 25% better chance of receiving a college ROTC scholarship that the general population
- Cadets may receive up to two semesters of college ROTC credit for high school JROTC
- JROTC cadets are very competitive for service academy appointments (two former WHS cadets recently graduated from the USAFA and a third is attending now)
- Does AFJROTC take any major field trips during the school year?
- We typically take 2-3 major field trips per year
- Trips to Air Force bases and Army forts.
- Trips to Galveston, Houston, and San Antonio
- Group Dynamix, ropes course, and team building events
- Depending on the academic year, we take a trip to a flight school where about 50 cadets will fly with an instructor in a trainer aircraft - - each cadet will take the controls and fly the aircraft for about 30-45 minutes
- What other activities are involved in AFJROTC?
- Competitive drill teams (3-5 competitions per year)
- AHMO squad during school sporting events
- Leadership opportunities
- Summer leadership courses
- What are the benefits of AFJROTC?
- It is inexpensive
- Uniforms are provided free of charge
- Most activities are subsidized by the Air Force and/or booster club
- JROTC instills discipline, structure, pride and a sense of accomplishment
- JROTC also offers a place to “belong” and a place to make life-long friends
If you have any questions, please contact Lt Col Darren James at (972)429-3143 or SMSgt Larry Lewis at (972)429-3100 Ext: 7901
- What type of course credit will I receive?