VHS JROTC

Valley High School
Air Force Junior ROTC

Building Better Citizens for America

JROTC's purpose is to instill in students in the United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.
-- US Code, Title 10, Section 2031

National Headquarters:
Maxwell AFB, AL
744 units 726 CONUS 18 overseas
1,700 instructors
107,000 students
$60M budget

Responsibilites of National JROTC Program

1. Develop policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the program
2. Establish standards for unit operations, instructor qualifications, and cadet performance
3. Open and close units
4. Screen, approve, and certify instructors
5. Provide equipment, supplies, and uniforms
6. Pay operating costs and cost-share salaries
7. Provide the curriculum

AFJROTC Curriculum

Citizenship

Air Force core values: integrity, service, excellence
Personal responsibility: drug-free lifestyle, ethics, community service
Life skills: interpersonal communication, financial management