• 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