It's one of the more notable changes since 20 JROTC units moved under the auspices of the Air Force in 1966. McGonigal said transitioning more Air Force JROTC units to the Space Force remains in the discussion stage, but this initial class has created a buzz. "Both Air and Space Force concepts will continue to be integral content in the new curricula," he said. The Air Force JROTC curriculum currently consists of about 40% instruction on leadership, 40% aerospace science and 20% on fitness and wellness, McGonigal said. "Our headquarters, in coordination with Space Force Delta 13 and the Space Force leadership team, is in the process of looking at our overall curriculum, and we'll make the adjustments when we get to that point as it continues to evolve down the road." "The core curriculum, in general, for the day-to-day operations right now is still the same Air Force JROTC curriculum, which incorporated space concepts within it," Werner said. Cadets participate in drills and ceremonies, are subject to uniform inspections, and undergo fitness training. Space Coast's JROTC currently is collecting canned goods to donate to a local food bank.
That is the common theme, common denominator for all programs, so whether it's Air Force, Space Force, any of the other branches, we're all going to have the same mission of making better students, better citizens."īesides coursework, cadets are required to participate in community service projects. "We wear different uniforms, but what this program is about is making better people, better citizens for our country and nation. "The principles are basically identical," Stevens said. Stevens said coming under the auspices of the Space Force, which was created in December 2019, has been a smooth transition for the program's 123 students. John Werner lead Space Coast's JROTC program, which began during the 2008-2009 school year. Joseph Stevens and retired Senior Master Sgt. Space Coast Junior/Senior High is about 40 miles east of Orlando and 15 miles southwest of Kennedy Space Center, where the space shuttle missions were launched.Ībout 1,200 cadets are spread across the 10 units that converted. McGonigal, director of Air Force Junior ROTC, said in an email.Īll units had to volunteer for the conversion, be dispersed regionally and reside close to space-related agencies, he said. Three primary criteria were used to select the units to switch, Col. Warren County High School, North Carolina.The Academy for Academic Excellence, California.
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