AFJROTC

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 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Sandalwood is home to a premiere Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC). FL939's trophy case is overflowing with local, state, and national awards. Traveling to and winning several Florida State and National Championships has earned Sandalwood's AFJROTC's program the reputation of being one of the top five units in the United States.

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Operation Footprint

March 24, 2025

OPERATION FOOTPRINT

March 24, 2025

There are over 2,000 cadets that attend JROTC (various service branches) in Duval County. Operation Footprint is an event gathering meant for all JROTC cadets in Duval and its surrounding counties, providing the opportunity to showcase the incredible US Military Services, First Responders, and their affiliate partners. There is plenty of space on campus for demonstrations, trainings, and insightful discussions.

This event is OPEN to cadets (and their parents) from ALL 14 JROTC UNITS in Duval County and any JROTC UNITS in our surrounding counties. Please reach out to your unit’s cadet staff/instructor team to get your unit signed up to attend! Commitments must be made NLT February 14, 2025. Refer to Lt Col Morris’ email sent out to DCPS JROTC instructors and stakeholders to RSVP your unit/team.

CURRENT COMMITMENTS AS OF 01/28/25 (RSVP’D):

  • SPONSOR STAKEHOLDERS

    • Military Child Liaison

    • American Legion

    • VFW

    • 1st Coast Fundraising

  • STAKEHOLDERS

    • JSO (SWAT, K-9, Mounted Horse)

    • JROTC Instructors

    • NMRTC Jacksonville (Hospital Corpsman)

      • 1ST Aid CPR, Stop the Bleed

      • On Sight 1st Aid Care for the Event

    • Air Force Color Guard

    • AFCEA Space Coast

    • 1st Coast News; Mr. Chris Porter

    • Volunteer Life Saving Corps (VLSC)

    • Go Ruck

    • FSCJ Fire Academy

  • SCHOOLS (JROTC UNITS)

    • Sandalwood High School AFJROTC (Host)

    • Andrew Jackson High School AFJROTC

    • Terry Parker High School NJROTC

    • West Nassau High School AFJROTC

 

EVENT TIMELINE: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

07:30: Bus Arrival
08:00: Attendee Check-in
08:30: Key Personnel Brief/Check-in
08:45: Event Kickoff / National Anthem
09:00: Schools Disperse
10:30: Lunch Prep / Food Trucks Open
11:00: Lunch / Static Display / Q&A
14:00: End Operation Footprint

 

EQUIPMENT LIST: (Ensure all personal items are labeled)

  • ATTIRE

    • Unit Attire/PT Gear, appropriate clothing, athletic shoes

    • Change of clothes (Fitness)

  • PERSONAL GEAR (RECOMMENDED)

    • Portable Charger/Phone Charger

    • Money

    • Camelback (Optional for physical challenges)

  • FOOD/FLUIDS

    • Water: Minimum ½ Gallon

    • Gatorade/Electrolyte Drink: Minimum 1 Liter

    • Food: 500-1000 Calories of snacks/lunch

 CADET POINT OF CONTACT (POC):