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Course Title: AFJROTC The Science of Flight/Communication Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: Awareness & Leadership
Prerequisite(s): 510910 Term(s) Full Year
Offered: 2022-2023
None Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:

Description: Cadets’ experiences include leadership characteristics, practices, mentoring and community service. Core
values of integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do, are instilled. Cadets earn the honor/privilege to wear the
Air Force uniform. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human
requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the
atmosphere and weather. Developing an understanding of the environment and how that environment affects flight is
introduced. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Students also learn basic navigation including
map reading, course plotting, and the effects of wind. The portion on the Human Requirements of Flight is a survey course
on human physiology. Discussed here are the human circulatory system, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, and
protective equipment. The leadership portion of this course, "Communication, Awareness, and Leadership", stresses
communications skills and cadet corps activities. A great deal information is provided on communicating effectively,
understanding groups and teams, preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems, and personal development.
Written reports and speeches compliment the academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater
responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects. We focus on “Real World” life issues that center on dealing
with the ability to communicate productively and effectively in leadership situations. Wellness training will be offered one
day per week. No military obligation is imposed, expected or incurred by students participating in AFJROTC classes.

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