Program Benefits

  1. Cadets who are active in the leading and learning process and who develop self-discipline and self-reliance, will stand to gain significant benefit from the AFJROTC program. In addition to having a better understanding of them and gaining a clearer understanding of the world around them, cadets can also benefit by the following:
    1. Cadets are eligible for many academic, leadership and service awards within the AFJROTC. These awards are ribbons that are worn on the uniform and readily seen by others as evidence of their achievement.
    2. Cadets who are dedicated and work up to their ability can earn promotion in cadet rank. This is particularly significant within the cadet corps, as it distinguishes the hard-working and experienced cadets from those who are not as active.
    3. Cadets are able to earn higher leadership positions in the flight, squadron and extra-curricular organizations. This provides valuable experience in managing, problem solving, and working with others.
    4. An Air Force Certificate of Training is given for successful completion of two years of AFJROTC. This certificate may entitle the cadet to enlist in the regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard in the pay grade of E-2, and may also be eligible for advanced enlistment in the other military services.
    5. A Certificate of Completion is given for successful completion of three or four years of AFJROTC. This certificate may entitle the cadet to enlist in the regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard in the pay grade of E-3, and may also be eligible for advanced enlistment in the other military services as well.
    6. Completion of the AFJROTC program will significantly improve the opportunity to gain an Air Force ROTC four-year college scholarship. It will also improve the chances for selection to the Air Force academy or other service academy.
    7. Qualified cadets are eligible for consideration for the guaranteed scholarship program established for AFJROTC cadets. One graduating senior (cadet), meeting the criteria for selection, can be awarded a four-year AFJROTC scholarship. This scholarship provides for fees, books, and a $200.00 per month allowance (tax free and tuition assistance) up to a maximum of $7,500.00 per school year. Many colleges and universities add to the scholarship value by awarding free or reduced housing, tuition, and other financial considerations.
    8. College and university admissions officers and other scholarship granting organizations also recognize the value of JROTC education. Cadets are encouraged and assisted in applying for many different scholarship programs. The Life Skills course taught in the junior year includes scholarship search and application as part of its course of instruction.
    9. It is important to understand that being a member of the AFJROTC does not in any way obligate or commit anyone to military service. However, it will help prepare cadets to become responsible, law-abiding citizens and contributing members of our society. It is an expressed goal of the AFJROTC programs that: “We Build Better Citizens.”