U.S. Air Force JROTC
MISSON
The mission of the AFJROTC program is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
GOALS
The goals of this program are to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in high school students.
OBJECTIVES
Our objectives are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship; promote community service; instill responsibility, strengthen character, and self- discipline; and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
Through these objectives, cadets will:
Understand the need for national security, authority, and military in a democracy.
Develop patriotism.
Develop habits of order and discipline using military training.
Develop strong morals, self-reliance, self-esteem, leadership, and communication skills.
Be familiar with the aerospace age, doctrine, and career opportunities.
Be familiar with military customs, courtesies, and traditions.
Graduate high school and pursue higher education or vocational goals.
Develop social skills and values and adhere to the Cadet Code of Conduct and Honor Code.
Participate in community service activities.
Follow the rules of parents, school administrators, teachers, and community officials.
Cadet Group Commander:
Cadet Colonel Jonas Dillon-Sauer
Cadet Deputy Group Commander:
Cadet Lt Colonel Wyatt Calhoun
AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS Unit SC-071
Irmo high School Air Force Junior ROTC was established at Irmo High School in September 1972. In its 54 year history, Unit SC-071 has earned numerous awards and recognitions.
| Honor Unit | 28 times |
| Meritorious Unit | 24 times |
| Distinguished Unit with Merit | 14 times |
| Distinguished Unit | 28 times |
| Silver Star Community Service with excellence Award | |
| Air Force Association Sword of Excellence Award as the top Air Force Junior ROTC unit in the state of South Carolina | 4 times |
SC-071 participates in many different events in the community: Okra Strut Parade, Veterans Day Parade, Color Guards for different events in the community and Irmo High School sport and events. They participate in Adopt-A-Highway four times a year with St Andrews Rotary Club. Presents the colors at USC men’s home basketball games. The unit has a competition drill team and drum and bagpipe corps. We also do archery, marksmanship, academic team, Kitty Hawk Air Society, color guard team, saber team, aerospace team, awareness presentation team to mention some.
Air force Junior ROTC Courses Offered at Irmo High School
| Aerospace Science 1 (fulfills PE credit) | |
| Aerospace Science 2 | |
| Aerospace Science 3 | Aerospace Science 3 Honors |
| Aerospace Science 4 | Aerospace Science 4 Honors |
| Aerospace Science Honors Project | |
Cadets can earn the following
National Awards |
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| Air Force Association Award | Daedalian Award |
| Daughters of the American Revolution Award | American Legion Scholastic Award |
| American Legion General Military Excellence Award | Reserve Officers Association Award |
| Military Officers Association Award | Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Award |
| National Society United State Daughters of 1812 | National Sojourners Award |
| Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award | Military Order of the Purple Heart |
| Sons of the American Revolution Award | Military Order of World Wars |
| American Veterans Award | Air Force Sergeants Association Award |
| Tuskegee Airman Inc. AFJROTC Cadet Award | The Retired Enlisted Association Award |
| Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award | Air Commando Association Award |
Local Awards |
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| USMC League Leadership (Department Award) | USMC League Leadership (Detachment) Award |