There is absolutely NO military obligation for Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, nor does the program have a recruiting agenda. Air Force Junior ROTC’s goal is to build better, more productive citizens and the entire emphasis of Air Force Junior ROTC is on citizenship and leadership training.

However, there are several advantages for Air Force Junior ROTC graduates who voluntarily pursue a military career. We strive to have guest speakers from each branch of the service, including the Coast Guard, so that those interested in a military career can make an informed decision. For example, if the student chooses to enlist in the Air Force, they do so two pay grades higher than other enlistees because their Air Force Junior ROTC background puts them ahead of the average enlistee. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets also have additional opportunities to pursue service academy nominations and a significant advantage when competing for ROTC scholarships not available to other college applicants.