Community service is a major part of the cadet experience and helps instill a sense of civic pride and citizenship. Each year, AFJROTC cadets around the world do more than 1.6 million hours of community service. Projects range from working with national organizations like the March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy, the National Red Ribbon Campaign, and Special Olympics, to participating in local community projects such as cleaning and refurbishing cemeteries and parks.
Community Service is a required part of AFJROTC. Every Cadet is required to conduct a minimum of 6 Community Service hours each semester. More than 6 is encouraged and required for certain ranks, achievements and awards.
Community Service Hours examples and rules:
- All community service must be signed off by a supervisor of the organization the service was conducted for. Examples; Church leader/Pastor, Community Leader, School Teacher/Administrator)
- All JROTC community service activities must be approved by the SASI or ASI.
- Examples of service:
- JROTC Color Guard presentations, Flag Details, parades and other activities
- Helping at Church
- Helping in the community