The overall objectives of NC-953's program are to instill in high school cadets:

     a. Values of citizenship

     b. Service to the community and the United States

     c. Personal responsibility

     d. Sense of accomplishment

With these objectives the cadets will develop:

     a. An appreciation of the basic elements and requirements for national security.

     b. Respect for and an understanding of the need for constituted authority in a democratic society.

     c. Patriotism and an understanding of their personal obligation to contribute toward to the United States of America.

     d. Habits of orderliness and precision.

     e. A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance and leadership.

     f. Broad-base knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine.

     g. Basic military skills.

     h. A knowledge of and appreciation for the traditions of the Air Force.

     i. An interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals or skills.

     j. An understanding of the Air Force and military as a possible career path.

Benefits

Air Force Junior ROTC offers you important benefits for your future. Complete a three-year Aerospace Science program in Air Force Junior ROTC and:

• Be eligible to enter the Air Force two pay grades higher than other enlistees.
• Your uniforms, insignia and textbooks are FREE.
• AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC will prepare you to work in an expanding technological world. In the Air Force or as a civilian.

Plus, each high school hosting an Air Force Junior ROTC unit can:

• Nominate qualified candidates for an Air Force Academy appointment.
• Nominate qualified cadets for a 3 or 4 year AFROTC Scholarship.