Air Force Junior ROTC

GA-9511 Cadet Guide

Tucker High School

5036 LaVista Road

Tucker, Ga 30084

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MEMORANDUM FOR GA-9511 CADETS

FROM: Lt Col Terry L. Robinson, Sr. (Ret.)

Subject: Air Force Junior ROTC, Unit Georgia-9511 (GA-9511)

The Air Force Junior ROTC, unit GA-9511, unit was established at Tucker High School in

July 1995 by agreement between the DeKalb School District and United States Air Force. From

the very beginning, interested individuals within the school system and the community have been

working hard to ensure a successful AFJROTC program.

Building and sustaining a successful program requires structure, rules and regulations.

This cadet handbook provides that structure for the cadets of the Tucker High School AFJROTC

unit. It was designed for the purpose of establishing a high standard of performance for our

cadets, a standard to permit the entire cadet corps to aim high and work toward common goals of

“Developing citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community” and an

OUTSTANDING UNIT.

The handbook will provide you with a resource of information that will help you become a

successful and contributing member of our cadet corps. It furnishes a reference for the many

details that will permit a high standard of performance, e.g., proper fit and wear of the uniform,

placement of insignia, classroom and campus conduct, etc. It gives information on the course

and how the cadet group is organized. You should read and understand this handbook, and then

place into practice the standards outlined herein.

You are invited to meet with the instructors at any time for consultation or discussion of

personal or organizational problems. Matters of extreme urgency or privacy will be treated

confidentially.

Terry L. Robinson, Sr.

TERRY L. ROBINSON, SR., Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Tucker High School GA-9511

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MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CADETS

FROM: TSgt Denise D. Womack (Ret.)

Subject: Welcome to Air Force Junior ROTC

Welcome, welcome, welcome to Tucker High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer

Training Corps GA-9511 family. You are now a proud member of the Tucker Tigers. This

program is much more than just a class. You are embarking on a journey that will challenge you

and reward you while providing you with skills and traits that will serve you throughout life

regardless of the path you choose after high school. The experience will help you build self-

confidence, self-discipline, and self-awareness; refine your leadership, management,

communications, and teamwork skills; and expose you to basic military drill and ceremonies

along with military traditions, customs, and courtesies.

Our goal is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and

community. We do this by providing you with the solid foundation to become a more

contributing member of society, and to help you unlock your full potential as a student.

Belonging to this unit is a privilege, not a right. Instructors reserve the right to remove

anyone from the program if they are not meeting the minimum standards required. In order to

maintain the high standards of courtesy, personal conduct and appearance required by GA-9511,

Tucker High School and the Air Force, you must meet the standards of behavior, attitude, and

courtesy established and taught.

We Are Not Recruiters!

One of the biggest misconceptions about AFJROTC is that we’re here to recruit students in

military service. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. We’re not recruiters, and

are not paid to be recruiters. We are teachers of a high school elective credit course called

Aerospace Science. In fact, Less than two percent of our student cadets join the military

Denise D. Womack

DENISE D. WOMACK, TSgt, USAF (Ret.)

Aerospace Science Instructor

Tucker High School GA-9511

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page

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Chapter 1 History, Mission and Standards, THS AFJROTC

Program

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Chapter 2 Operations, Classroom Procedures and Honor Code 6

Chapter 3 Uniform Wear Procedures 16

Chapter 4 Awards and Decorations 21

Chapter 5 Organization of the Cadet Corps 27

Chapter 6 Promotions 36

Chapter 7 Merits/Demerits System 40

Chapter 8 Co-Curricular & Community Service Activities 43

Chapter 9 Demilitarized Rifles and Sabers 45

Chapter 10 Physical Fitness 44

ATTACHMENTS

Air Force Junior ROTC Badges 46

Air Force Junior ROTC Insignia 47

Cadet Male Headgear 48

Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket 49

Cadet Female Headgear 50

Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket (notes added) 51

Cadet Male 1620 Service Dress 52

Cadet Female 1620 Service Dress 53

Cadet Male Blue Shirt 54

Cadet Female Blue Shirt 55

Decorations/Awards 56

AFJROTC GA-9511 Counseling Form 57

Cadet Uniform Inspection Sheet 58

Weight Tables 59

Flight Drill Sequence 60

Portrait of a Leader 61

Air Force Song 62

Tying a Necktie (Single Windsor) 63

Tying a Necktie (Four-in-Hand Knot) 64

Air Force Active Duty Rank (Officer) 65

Air Force Active Duty Rank (Enlisted) 66

Phonetic Alphabet ----

Cadet Creed ----

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Chapter 1

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC PROGRAM

1.1. Mission. The mission of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC) and

GA-9511 is to “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.”

1.2. Goal. The goal of the AFJROTC program is to instill in high school cadets the values of citizenship,

service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

1.3. Objectives. The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship,

promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in

air and space fundamentals.

1.4. Legal and Regulatory Basis. Public Law 88-647, commonly known as the Reserve Officer

Training Corps Vitalization Act of 1964, is the authority to operate Air Force Junior Reserve Officer

Training Corps (AFJROTC) programs in secondary schools. AFJROTCI 36-2001, Air Force Junior

Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) describes the curriculum of the AFJROTC program and

policies and procedures for AFJROTC units. It gives guidance for organizing the cadet corps and provides

other direction in the operation of the GA-9511th AFJROTC Group. AFROTCI 36-2001 is the primary

reference for this cadet guide.

1.5. Air Force Core Values. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force Core Values of

Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air

Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace

policies, and space exploration.

a. Integrity First -- is the inner voice, the source of self-control, and the basis for the trust that is

imperative in today’s society. It’s doing the right thing when nobody is looking.

b. Service Before Self -- means that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.

Military service is not just another job. Every military member realizes from day one, that his or her

individual needs will be second to the needs of the nation. A leader unwilling to sacrifice individual

goals cannot convince other unit members to do so. While personal goals often coincide with Air

Force goals, there is no room for personal agendas at the expense of the institution or the American

people.

c. Excellence In All We Do -- directs us to develop a sustained passion for continuous improvement

that will propel you into an upward spiral of goal accomplishment and performance.

d. The present times call for values that serve as a beacon toward the right path. They set the

standard for our behavior, our service to country, and our treatment of one another. The core

values, integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, are the foundation upon

which a quality Air Force (and U.S. citizen) is built.

1.6. Unit Designation. The unit designation for Tucker High School AFJROTC is GA-9511. This means

that our program was the eleventh (9511) unit in Georgia to be established in 1995 (9511).

1.7. AFJROTC Instructors. School supports the AFJROTC program with minimum staff level (1

officer and 1 NCO); Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) is the department head or equivalent.

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1.8. Enrollment Eligibility.

a. All AFJROTC students must be enrolled voluntarily and participate in the full program to include

taking AFJROTC academic courses, participate in the cadet corps, and wear the prescribed uniform.

b. To be eligible for membership in the GA-9511th AFJROTC program, students must:

Be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction at Tucker High School.

Be physically able to participate in AFJROTC training (you are considered physically fit if you

are qualified for the Tucker High School physical education program).

1.9. Grading Policy. Cadets are graded in the following areas:

Grading Scale Percentage Area Percentage

Academics 40% Assignments, Quizzes, Final Exams (10%-15%-15%)

Leadership 40% Uniform Wear, Drill & Ceremonies (25%-15%)

Wellness Participation 20% Dress Out and PT Participations (5%-15%)

1.10. Classwork/Homework Policy. Cadets must accomplish and turn in all assigned classwork and

homework on time to successfully complete an AFJROTC course. All homework is due at the beginning

of the class period on the day it is due unless excused by the instructor. Advanced notice homework

assignments and test outlined in the course syllabus are due the ROTC class day you return to school.

Failure to make up a test and/or non-testable assignments within five school days after you return will

result in a “zero” grade for the assignment. Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any work

missed.

Late assignments: Late assignments must be turned in within two days after due date. Late assignments

will have a value of 80%.

1.11. Class Absences

a. Excused Absences – Cadets who have an excused absence as determined by the School Attendance

Officer will be permitted to make up any work missed. Cadets will have as many school days to make up

and turn in work as days they missed. It is the cadet’s responsibility to check with the instructor on the

day of return for any work missed. If you know that you will be absent, the instructor will be willing to

give you homework or assignments in advance.

b. Unexcused Absences – Cadets with unexcused absences will also have an opportunity to make up

work. Any missed work must be made up within a maximum of two days of returning to school.

1.12 AFJROTC QUALITY

a. Recently HQ/AFJROTC revamped its unit inspection process because they felt it didn't effectively

measure the success or failure of its Junior Units. The new inspection process is designed to

accomplish three main goals.

1. Reduce the checklist-based, compliance-oriented inspection method.

2. Ensure we are focused on "building better citizens for America".

3. Eliminate competition between units.

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b. The new 'Quality Process' allows each unit to develop its own Goals, Objectives, and Priorities which

it feels important to THEIR situation, and develop metrics (i.e. measurements) to determine progress in

reaching unit goals. This means the cadet corps must ask and answer the following basic questions:

* Why is this important to our unit?

* What programs do we need to address our important issues?

* How do we know we are meeting our goals, objectives, and priorities (i.e. metrics)?

c. The inspector’s role in the unit assessment has been purposely left broad. He has eight assessment

areas to address. These are called Functional Areas and are as follows:

1. Leadership

2. Education

3. Training

4. Recruiting

5. Personnel Actions- how the cadets are managed to turn them into leaders.

6. Financial Management

7. Unit Support- interacting with the school and the community. (PTSA, PA, Community Affairs,

etc.)

8. Special Interest Items-Color Guard, Drill Team, etc.

d. Furthermore, with the above in mind, the cadet staff briefing to the inspector will no longer be a recital

of job description, but should describe the quality process of how the unit "builds better citizens for

America". This means the cadet staff will have to 'sell' their program to the inspector by answering

the aforementioned 'three basic questions'. The inspector will rate the corps on the programs and

processes presented in the briefings.

e. Each activity commander will establish a goal(s) for his/her activity and advise the executive officer (in

writing) of such goal(s), plus the success (or failure) to achieve said goal(s). Also, each commander

will assess the impact of their goal(s) on the Corps, community, cadets, etc., and advise the executive

officer of such.

1.13 BENEFITS

a. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION is presented to a student in good standing who has

successfully completed at least three academic years of the AFJROTC program. In order to receive

the SASI’s endorsement the cadet must have maintained at least 71% (“C”) average and satisfactory

citizenship grades. A cadet must have this certificate in his/her possession when enrolling in a college

level ROTC program, or when enlisting in the armed forces, in order to gain the benefits of

successfully completing the AFJROTC program.

1. With the Certificate of Completion, the cadet may be excused from one year of the General

Military Course (GMC) of the senior AFROTC program. This privilege must be arranged with

the Professor of Aerospace Science (PAS) when enrolling at the college or university.

2. If the AFJROTC cadet elects to enlist in the Armed Forces, the Certificate of Completion will

allow enlistment in pay grade E-3 in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Enlistment in the Marine

Corps will be in pay grade E-2. This provides for immediate monetary benefit. It also places the

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cadet ahead of other personnel enlisting at the same time and, theoretically, makes the cadet

eligible for promotion ahead of other enlistees who enter at the same time.

NOTE: In order to receive the benefits outlined in 1-13.a and 1-13.b, the Certificate of Completion

or Certificate of Training must be endorsed by and/or accompanied by a letter from the

SASI recommending enlistment at higher grade. It is possible to receive the Certificate and

NOT receive the endorsement and/or letter from the SASI.

b. A CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING is presented to a cadet in good standing who completes two years

of the AFJROTC program.

1. With the Certificate of Training, the cadet may be excused from one semester of the General

Military Course (GMC) of the senior ROTC program. This privilege must be arranged with the

Professor of Aerospace Science (PAS) at the time of enrollment in the college or university.

2. If the AFJROTC cadet elects to enlist in the Armed Forces, the Certificate of Training will allow

enlistment pay grade E-2 in the Air Force, Army or Navy. This provides for immediate monetary

benefit. It also places the cadet ahead of other personnel enlisting at the same time and,

theoretically, makes the cadet eligible for promotion ahead of other enlistees who enter at the

same time.

NOTE: These certificates are not awarded automatically, based solely upon academic grades.

Consideration is given to total performance and achievement as a member of the unit. It is

possible to complete the course and NOT be considered to have met the total requirement

for award of the certificate, e.g. unsatisfactory citizenship grade, etc. Final determination

for the award rests with the SASI.

c. COLLEGE CREDIT: The University of Colorado has approved six two-credit semester hour courses

for the AFJROTC Cadet Program. To receive credit the minimum passing score is a “B”. Consult the

ASI for complete details. The courses are:

a. LEAD 153 Fundamentals of Leadership and Aviation History (Freshman)

b. LEAD 154 Leadership in the Science of Flight (Sophomores)

c. LEAD 155 Leadership in Space Exploration (Juniors)

d. LEAD 156 Fundamentals of Defense Aviation Policies (Seniors)

e. LEAD 150 Personal Management (NEFE ©HSFPP(HS Financial Planning Program))

f. LEAD 151 Character Education (AF Honors Camps and Summer Leadership Schools)

1.14. CADET RESERVE PROGRAM

The Reserve Program is designed for those cadets who wish to participate in AFJROTC activities, but are

unable to take AFJROTC classes during an academic term. Cadets in the Reserve Program must wear

their uniform on the designated uniform wear day of the week, be inspected during the school day and

abide by all AFJROTC rules and regulations. Cadets can only participate in the Reserve Program one

semester per school year. Any cadet who does not wear his/her uniform as required will be asked to return

their uniform immediately and will be removed from the Cadet Reserve Program.

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1.15 FLAG DETAIL

Each cadet in the corps is required to learn how to raise, lower and fold the flag. Each cadet is

required to perform at least two (2) flag details per semester. One flag detail must be performed by the

mid semester progress report grade. Failure to do so will warrant an “Unsatisfactory” for your

citizenship grade. If scheduled for a flag detail and are unable to attend, you must find a substitute or you

will be awarded a “no flag” (NF).

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Chapter 2

2-1 CADET HONOR CODE

"I WILL NOT LIE, STEAL OR CHEAT NOR WILL I CONDONE THOSE WHO DO."

a. These simple words provide the basis for a personal code of honesty that will sustain you for the rest of

your life. The Honor Code is specific and clear in what it demands. You are expected to have

complete integrity and honesty in both word and deed; you shall avoid evasive or misleading

statements. You will do your own work on anything that is to be graded. The Honor Code belongs to

you.

b. Maintaining the high standards of trustworthiness is your responsibility. This requires self-control and

a conscious effort at all times.

c. The purpose of the code goes beyond the part of your life that involves AFJROTC training. It should

become your ethical code and lifestyle.

d. If you become aware of lying, stealing or cheating, report the episode through the chain-of-

command to the Cadet Corps Commander. The commander will investigate the charges and

recommend appropriate action to the SASI. The SASI will take action deemed appropriate in each

case. NOTE: An individual failing to report (condoning) an Honor Code violation will be

charged with an Honor Code violation.

2-2 INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

a. Inappropriate behavior, in or out of uniform, is prohibited while participating in AFJROTC. This

behavior includes, but is not limited to, consuming alcohol, drug abuse, tobacco use, horseplay, public

display of affection (PDA), fighting, disparaging remarks, insubordination, disrespect, verbal threats,

bullying, etc.

b. PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE or HAZING: Physically disciplining or hazing of cadets IS

STRICTLY PROHIBITED!!! Hazing is defined as the practice of directing someone of lesser rank

to perform a humiliating act which entails the surrender of dignity and self-respect or a hazardous act

which exposes one to physical danger or bodily harm. Any form of physical or mental abuse is

strictly prohibited. Your receipt of this guide constitutes your understanding and acceptance of the

prohibition on cadet hazing in GA-9511.

c. Requiring cadets to perform push-ups or any other physical activity as punishment is also forbidden.

These activities may only be performed as part of a unit’s regular physical training/wellness program.

d. Harassment, such as improper or abusive language, and coercion of lower class cadets for personal

gain, is strictly forbidden. Misuse of authority will not be condoned nor tolerated.

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2-3 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

a. You become a leader by exhibiting qualities of intelligence, good judgment, decisiveness and initiative.

You inspire others to follow you by setting examples of confidence, maturity and respect. In order to

realize your highest potential, you must maintain high standards of self-discipline, high ideals, good

manners, social grace, appropriate dress (in or out of uniform), and good grooming.

b. You will display friendliness and respect to Tucker High School faculty, Aerospace Science

instructors, AFJROTC cadets and students. You will greet other cadets and Aerospace Science

instructors in a pleasant manner, regardless of location.

c. Cadet officers will exercise discretion in enforcing military courtesy. Cadets will not be placed in an

embarrassing situation by a public reprimand. However, cadet officers have the authority and the

responsibility to deal with violations of military customs or courtesies.

d. You will show your respect for Aerospace Science instructors and any guest speakers by addressing

them as "sir" or "ma'am" and by responding to them in the same manner (e.g. yes/no sir/ma'am).

e. Enlisted cadets show their respect for cadet officers by addressing and responding to them as "sir" or

"ma'am", and saluting them when outdoors.

f. You will not wear hats (uniform or civilian) indoors unless permission is obtained from the SASI/ASI.

When you are in uniform you will wear the correct headgear outdoors.

g. You will follow procedures outlined in this cadet guide and will obey reasonable orders from all senior

cadets, regardless of position or rank.

h. You will come to the AFJROTC classroom prepared to engage in AS/LE activities. Preparation

includes completed assignments, proper textbooks, notepaper, pen/pencil, and an attitude conducive to

learning.

i. You will not litter the classroom or leave study materials or personal items in the AFJROTC office,

classroom or logistics room. You will put your trash in the trashcans and leave desks correctly placed.

Classes will not be dismissed until the room is neat and orderly.

j. You will not mark, scratch, or otherwise deface Air Force or Tucker High School property.

2-4 USAF JROTC CADET ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS a. OFFICERS

1. Cadet officers' role in GA-9511 is to provide overall corps leadership:

Lead by example in bearing, behavior and appearance

Academically

Takes initiative

Champion of "what's right," not "who's right!"

Teacher

Advocate of AFJROTC

Doer and Delegator

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2. The cadet officer must strive to maintain appropriate relationships with all members of GA-9511.

Without exception, all relationships should be based upon mutual respect:

Cadet officer to AFJROTC Instructors: Subordinate to superior, and as an advisor.

Cadet officer to cadet officer: Executive to executive, superior/subordinate/superior,

advisor, fraternal.

Cadet officer to NCO: Superior to subordinate, senior partner, leader, teacher. It is

important to keep in mind that this is a division of management, not a measurement of self-

worth. Many officers in the Armed Forces have caused personal and organizational

problems by either being arrogant towards enlisted members (especially towards NCOs), or

by trying to be buddies with enlisted members.

Cadet officer to enlisted: Superior to subordinate, leader. The same cautions apply as cited

above. That does not mean cadet officers and cadet-enlisted members cannot associate, it

does mean that friendships cannot interfere in a cadet doing their duty.

b. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO)

1. The role of the NCO corps is to be the backbone of GA-9511 and to be closer to the general corps

membership (much like the time honored tradition of active-duty military).

Sets the example on how to carry out orders

Academically

Teacher

Doer

Advocate for AFJROTC

Advisor to cadet officers and, when appropriate, to SASI/ASI

Maintainer of discipline and standards

2. Like the cadet officer, the cadet non-commissioned officer (NCO) must strive to maintain proper

relationships with other cadets:

Cadet NCO to cadet officer: Trusted subordinate to superior, advisor.

Cadet NCO to cadet NCO: According to rank, fraternal.

Cadet NCO to cadet corps: Superior to subordinate, teacher.

2-5 GENERAL LEADERSHIP GUIDELINES

a. Praise in public and criticize in private (where and when appropriate).

Be quick to publicly give credit when someone has done something worth praising. Don't go

overboard, but a few sincere remarks will accomplish more than all the criticism in the world.

Criticize in private when possible. If it is a behavioral issue, make sure the person knows it is the

behavior that is being criticized and what is expected of them. If it is a performance issue, tell

them how to correct it. Respect their dignity.

When criticism is necessary in public, try to avoid making it sound personal. There is a

difference between observing that someone in formation needs a haircut and singling that person

out for ridicule. Respect their dignity.

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b. Be facilitators (people who help to make positive things happen). Regardless of your position in the

corps, you should always ask yourself in every situation "How can I make this work?" By being

a facilitator, you are helping to make GA-9511 a positive experience.

c. Accept criticism graciously. Feedback is common in a structured environment, that is one of the

ways structure is maintained. When the feedback is negative, its called criticism. Criticism can vary

from "your pocket is unbuttoned" to being really extensive observations requiring more than a second to correct. Try not to take it personal. If you allow it to become personal, it can ruin

your experience in the corps.

d. As members of GA-9511, we are all responsible for making the corps something we want to be a part

of.

2-6 PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA) a. At no time, while in uniform, will cadets do the following:

Hold hands with girlfriend/boyfriend/anyone

Kiss

Sit on laps

Engage in any PDA which may reflect unfavorably on the AFJROTC program

b. The reasons for this policy are as follows:

The good order and discipline of the corps

Detracts from the image we are trying to establish and maintain

Potential undermining of superior to subordinate roles/relationships

Changes relationships from professional to personal

Gives rise to perceptions of favoritism within the corps

2-7 THE CHAIN-OF-COMMAND

a. A fundamental part of a structured environment. The military chain of command has been in existence

for several millennia. The basic reason for the military’s use of it is efficiency.

b. We, just like the military, use it to:

1. Communicate objectives/information from senior positions/functions to lower positions/functions.

2. Communicate responses or to advise from lower positions/functions to higher positions/functions.

3. Voice grievances on policies, directives/orders, or perceived wrong doings (if the complaint is

about an aerospace academic grade, the cadet should communicate directly with the SASI/ASI). If

you want to use the chain of command to voice a complaint, do the following:

a. Talk with your supervisor about the concern first. This is extremely important because most

complaints are resolved at this level.

b. If talking with your supervisor fails to resolve the problem, then use organizational chart

(posted in classroom) to figure out who is next in the chain of command to express your grievance.

This process is repeated until the cadet feels that their grievance has been addressed to their

satisfaction. Although unusual, it is conceivable for a complaint to go all the way to the SASI.

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NOTE: It is important for all parties (complainant and those responding to the complaint) to act

professionally and without recriminations as long as proper procedures are followed.

2-8 SALUTING PRIVILEGES

Saluting has always been a privilege enjoyed by military personnel of honorable standing. Not only was

it used in the early days of recorded history as a greeting, but also to express mutual trust and respect.

Today the salute is a respectful greeting exchanged between military personnel not withstanding

differences in military grade. Listed are several of the more important saluting rules. Your instructors

will teach you the proper manner of saluting and the rules, which govern its use among the military

services. They will also teach you the special rules on saluting at Tucker High School. For a more

detailed explanation, refer to AFI 36-2903.

a. Cadet officers are saluted by any cadet with lesser rank. Junior grade officers will salute officers of

higher rank when in uniform. Enlisted cadets are not required to salute each other.

b. Salute, in or out of uniform, whenever you are required to report to the SASI in the AFJROTC office.

c. Do not salute while running. Come to a walk, salute the senior ranking officer, and continue running if

necessary.

d. Salute an inspecting officer when reporting for uniform inspection on Tuesday.

e. When you are in uniform and outdoors, salute all military officers in uniform.

f. Begin the salute in time to allow the senior cadet/military officer to return it. If you are carrying

articles in both hands you do not need to salute, although you will be saluted if recognized as an

officer. The person being saluted should verbally acknowledge the salute.

g. Except for formal reporting, you are not required to salute indoors.

h. When you are outdoors in uniform and the National Anthem is being played, come to attention, face

the music and salute. If the flag is being raised or lowered at the same time, face the flag and salute.

Hold the salute until the flag has stopped moving or the music stops playing. Anytime you are in

uniform and observe the American flag moving up or down the flagstaff, you will halt, come to

attention and salute until the flag stops moving.

i. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America flag.

When you are in uniform, outdoors, stand at attention and render the hand salute while reciting

the pledge.

When you are in uniform, indoors, stand at attention facing the flag and recite the pledge. Do not

render the hand salute.

When you are in civilian attire, stand at attention with the right hand over the heart, face the flag

and recite the pledge.

j. Cadet officers and NCOs should correct saluting violations by cadets junior to them in a courteous and

helpful manner. You are expected to accept these corrections in the same spirit.

2.8. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

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a. Cadets will enter the classroom quietly, check the board for materials needed, place all possessions (2

black pens on the right hand corner of desk and paper on left hand corner) except AFJROTC materials

under his/her desk (Clear or mesh backpack are the only types of bags permitted in the classroom at all

times), and stand quietly on the left side his/her seat in the position of Parade Rest.

b. When the final bell rings cadets are to assume the position of attention on the left side of their desk.

Then the flight commander will lead the flight in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Cadet Oath and cover the

daily announcements. On uniform wear days, he or she will also lead the class in reciting the AFJROTC

Cadet Creed.

c. The flight sergeant will then call the roll. As each cadet’s name is called, he/she will come to the

position of attention, answer, “Present Sir/Ma’am”, and return to the position of Parade Rest.

d. When the flight Sergeant has called the last name on the class roll, he/she will call the class to

“Attention”, and call “Elements Report.”

e. When the report is over the flight sergeant will salute the flight commander and report, “Sir/Ma’am, (A

Flight, B Flight, C Flight, D Flight, E Flight) all present and/or accounted for.”

f. The flight commander will salute the instructor or senior cadet officer and report, “Sir/Ma’am, all (A

Flight, B Flight, C Flight, D Flight, E Flight) present and/or accounted for”.

g. If the instructor is not in the classroom, the flight commander will then have cadets take their seats.

h. Students will sit facing straight ahead at all times, with both feet on the floor.

i. Cadet seating arrangements will initially be as desired, but students will be placed into elements with

the cadet flight commander assigning seats.

j. Five minutes prior to the end of class, the instructor will signal the flight commander to take charge of

the flight. At that time desks must be put back in place and trash deposited in the classroom trash can and

all items removed from the counter tops. If this is not done prior to the end bell ringing, it will be the

responsibility of the flight commander/ flight sergeant to clean the area.

k. One minute before the end bell all cadets should be at the position of Parade Rest, once the end bell

rings, the flight commander will call the room to “Attention” and then give the order “Flight Dismissed”,

but only when all cadets are at the position of attention.

l. Cadets will exit the room in an orderly manner.

m. Cadets are not allowed to sit on top of any desk, and will never use the instructor’s desk, chair stool, or

lectern unless directed to do so. n. Cadets will be seated in alphabetical order unless told otherwise.

o. Check the Cadet Bulletin Board and Operations Order Daily!! Put your initials next to your name

whenever it appears on the bulletin board. (This shows the instructors and the cadet staff that you have

seen the order – it is a military tradition and is found in the workplace worldwide).

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2.9. Visitors Entering the Classroom

a. Periodically, we will be honored by having visitors from the school district and community, our own

school administration, and the Air Force. When a visitor enters the room, the first person who notices

him/her will call the classroom to attention. The class will remain at attention until told to "Carry On" or

"As You Were".

b. Instructor’s Office: You will not enter the instructors' office without permission. You will knock once

(loudly) and stand at attention in the doorway until given permission to enter. You will not touch the

instructor's desk and material on it nor use the fridge or microwave without the instructors.

2.10. A Few “TIPS”

a. A unit can only accomplish its mission when every member is doing his or her part. AFJROTC cadets

are expected to operate with a minimum of supervision and display the most outstanding citizenship

qualities of any group of students in THS. All cadets will treat each other with respect and requests made

by senior ranking cadets should be followed as if they were given by an instructor. Creation of

disturbances, talking rudely, failure to comply with uniform and appearance standards is considered to be

serious breaches of discipline. We all hold each other responsible, but we do it in a professional and

courteous manner.

b. A student who does not lead by example cannot lead at all. Cadets who are suspended from school will

be removed from supervisory or leadership positions and reduced in rank.

c. A verbal threat and/or physical attack are each classified as an assault, which is an illegal act. Such

actions can be just cause for immediate removal from the AFJROTC program. In all cases it is best to

keep your hands to yourself.

d. The AFJROTC Supply Area (“the Cage”) is a restricted area. Access will be limited to AFJROTC

instructors and the Logistics Flight Commander. No other cadets will be in the cage area unless

specifically approved to do so by the ASI. Cadets scheduled for uniform issue, will have access as

necessary.

2.11. CLASSROOM RULES: For the sake of the mission, the instructors, the flight and you!

a. DO

(1) Comply with Tucker High School rules of conduct.

(2) Act mature

(3) Treat each other with dignity and respect.

(4) Be a good leader and a good follower.

(5) Find ways to enjoy the corps.

(6) BRING ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS TO CLASS EVERY DAY.

(7) Always sit in your assigned seat.

(8) Request permission before leaving your seat during class.

(9) Use proper protocol when interacting with other cadets, asking SASI/ASI questions, etc.

(10) Look at leadership class days and the academic class days as an opportunity to grow.

b. DO NOT (Unless specifically authorized by SASI/ASI)

(1) CHEW GUM OR EAT CANDY IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

(2) BRING FOOD, BEVERAGES INTO THE CLASSROOM!!!

(3) Wear hats in the classroom.

(4) Leave your assigned seat without permission!!!

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(5) Use cell phones, pagers, radios, CD players, headsets, or other electronic devices during

class. (They will be confiscated and returned in accordance with the Tucker High

School policy.) (6) Disrupt the class (talk, make noise, whistle, etc.).

(7) Sit on table, desktops or backs of chairs.

(8) Do not place feet on tables or chairs.

(9) Do not tilt chairs/desks backwards or on rear legs. Keep four legs on the floor.

(10) Use vulgar, obscene or profane language.

(11) Make improper gestures.

(12) Address instructors with "yeah" or “nope."

(13) Throw things around the classroom.

(14) Engage in horseplay.

(15) Make discriminatory remarks (racial, religious, sexist or sexual orientation comments.

(16) Sleep in class.

(17) Use of any corps assets without faculty approval.

(18) Disturb pictures, bulletin board items, flight boxes, or displays.

(19) Write on the whiteboards without SASI/ASI approval.

d. MILITARY PROTOCOL: Correct military protocol will be observed at all times.

1. SASI is addressed by cadets in or outside the classroom as:

Rank (Ex: “Colonel”)

Rank and last name

Sir or Ma’am, as appropriate

2. ASI is addressed by cadets in or outside the classroom as:

Rank (Ex: “Tech/Technical Sergeant” or “Sergeant”)

Rank and last name

Sergeant and last name

NOTE: Never address the SASI, ASI or any other military officer/NCO by their first name.

3. Cadets will address each other in class and while in uniform:

If superior is an NCO: Cadet/rank, cadet/rank and last name

If superior is an officer: Cadet/rank, cadet/rank and last name, or sir/ma’am

4. Cadet to subordinate cadet as appropriate:

Cadet/rank, cadet and last name, or cadet/rank and last name

5. Cadet to cadet of equal rank:

First name, cadet/rank, or cadet/rank and last name

2.12. Cadet Bulletin Boards, Announcement Boards, and Distribution Box.

a. All cadets will review daily the cadet bulletin and announcement boards located in their AFJROTC

Classroom.

b. All cadets assigned to a leadership position will also check announcement boards and their

distribution box located in the Cadet Operations Center (COC), and distribute information as directed.

c. Normally, all cadet meetings should be scheduled one week in advance. For emergency meetings,

the cadet must obtain permission from an AFJROTC instructor to post the meeting. The cadet

conducting the meeting should post the date, time, location, who must attend, and a brief description

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of the meeting on the cadet announcement boards or in a written memo. Failure to provide adequate

notification time will not be held against the cadet(s) who are requested to attend the meeting.

d. The Information Management Officer will monitor all announcement boards to ensure information

is current and legible, will publish and update a weekly meeting schedule that shows meetings and

activities that meet at the same time each week and have precedent over other meetings, and will

update the operations schedule and project boards in the COC. Failure to read and comply with any

instructions can impact grades, promotion, and AFJROTC awards.

2.13. Cadet Activity Fund and Fund Raising Activities.

a. The SASI or ASI will control all cadet funds that are raised to support cadet activities and

recognition programs. The SASI and ASI will monitor all Tucker High School activity fund cadet

deposits from either local donations and/or cadet fund raising activities.

b. The ASI will maintain a credit and debit register. Cadet assigned as the project officer for a fund

raising activity will schedule a meeting with the ASI or SASI who will serve as the advisor for the

project.

c. Project officer will obtain approval from the base and school as appropriate by completing required

documents that must be signed by the instructor advisor. Request must reflect approval and

coordination of the manager of the facility where the fundraiser will be conducted.

d. School Fundraisers: For school fundraisers, approval must be obtained from the Principal, Tucker

High School. Note: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY FUNDRAISERS BE

CONDUCTED WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION DURING THE ENTIRE ACTIVITY.

2.7. Parent Conferences. The SASI or ASI will contact parents immediately by email or phone call if

they are experiencing or have been informed of any problems with their son or daughter. Parents must

ensure their contact information is current and correct in Infinite Campus (IC) in accordance with

federal, state, district and/or school policies. Either the SASI or ASI will attend or provide

documentation for all school directed parent conferences that include students with special needs who

are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Parental involvement is the key to reverse negative trends,

and to help AFJROTC instructors realize their nurturing roles of building better citizens and helping

cadets prepare for life after high school.

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Chapter 3

3.1. UNIFORM WEAR

SCOPE. This chapter contains guidance on the proper wear of the uniform. The provisions of this

policy apply to all cadets. This information is in addition to information in the Leadership I textbook,

AFJROTCI 36-2001, AFI 36-2903 and the AFJROTC Uniform and Awards Guide. (Uniform pictures

are Attachments 1-9).

a. Cadets are required by AFJROTC policies to wear the uniform one-day per week. Cadets will normally

wear the AFJROTC uniform each Tuesday. (Cadets will dress out for Wellness/Physical Training using

Air Force and JROTC issued PT gear only on the designated PT day.) The personal appearance

inspection of each cadet on uniform day counts as a grade. The uniform must be worn all day to earn full

credit. If a cadet is seen on school grounds 1.) Not wearing their uniform after he/she has been

inspected or 2.) Not wearing the uniform properly, his/her personal appearance inspection grade

for the day will be reduced to zero for that week. On uniform wear days the uniform must be worn to

school unless approval not to wear it is given by the SASI or ASI. Failure to wear the uniform four times

in a semester will result in an overall failing grade for the semester.

b. Make-up uniform wear grades will be allowed (for that week only unless the cadet has an excused

absences) and but will not be given a chance to receive full credit 100 percent. Full credit is defined as

100 percent. (Exception: Cadets with excused absences validated by school officials will be given a

chance for full uniform make-up credit.) If a cadet misses his/her AFJROTC class due to illness or an

appointment, the cadet is expected to wear his/her uniform their first full day back at school. If the

appointment is only for the AFJROTC class period and the cadet wears his/her uniform to school before

or after the class and would like credit for wearing their uniform that day, it is the cadet’s responsibility to

stop by the AFJROTC office for inspection and credit.

c. If school is canceled for snow or other types of inclement weather, cadets will not wear the AFJROTC

uniform until directed to do so by an AFJROTC instructor.

3.2. UNIFORM WEAR PROCEDURES

a. Weekly wear of the AFJROTC uniform is intended to provide practical experience in military

grooming, behavior and appearance; and to engender high personal appearance standards. The uniform

will also be worn on other special occasions designated by the AFJROTC department. The AFJROTC

Reference Guide, AFJROTC Instruction 36-2001, and Air Force Instruction 36-2903 provides authority

and details on wear of the uniform. The service dress coat, trousers/skirt, flight cap, tie/tab and

lightweight blue jacket must be dry-cleaned. The light-blue shirt/blouse may be machine-washed.

b. Unauthorized wear of the uniform or distinctive items of the uniform by the AFJROTC cadets or other

students is prohibited. On designated uniform days, uniforms will be worn after school only until the

cadet is reasonably able to change into civilian clothing. Uniforms will not be worn at work not involving

cadet activities. Cadets will not wear the AFJROTC uniform while participating in student

demonstrations, or as guards, baggage handlers, for crowd control (unless a school and AFJROTC

sponsored function), or in any other inappropriate activity.

c. AFJROTC instructors will make arrangements for cadets who have unique problems to change clothing

in the AFJROTC building before or after school. Cadets who have class such as PE that requires a change

of clothing, will change into civilian clothing only during the period required. Cadets who have early-

release on uniform day must have worn the uniform until they are released from school, and have been

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inspected by the SASI or ASI in order to receive uniform wear credit for that day.

3.3. PERSONAL APPEARANCE INSPECTIONS

Cadet standards of personal appearance are governed by Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and

Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. On the designated weekly uniform wear day, cadets

will receive a formal personal appearance inspection. During events or activities that require cadets to be

in uniform, cadets will be subject to formal or informal inspections to ensure uniform wear standards are

in compliance with Air Force regulations. AFJROTC instructors or cadet staff officers acting under the

direction and supervision of AFJROTC instructors will perform inspections. The inspector will evaluate

each cadet’s personal appearance and will be responsible for recording the results of the inspection.

3.4. FEMALE APPEARANCE STANDARDS

Undergarments: Appropriate undergarments will be worn to present a conservative, feminine

appearance, and will not be exposed to view. Commercial, sheer, nylon hose, in neutral, dark

brown, or dark blue shades which complement the uniform and the individual’s skin tone may be

worn. Patterned hose will not be worn.

Socks: Plain black socks, without design, may be worn when wearing slacks.

Hair: The hair must be styled to permit proper wear of any military hat and will not be worn in

any style longer than the bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck. Hair will not be dyed

unnatural colors, beaded, cut in a Mohawk, or worn with excessive fullness or height. If a female

cadet’s hair has been “put up” so as to comply with military standards, it must stay up for as long

as the cadet is in the uniform. Hair ornaments such as ribbons will not be worn, although plain

pins, combs, and barrettes similar in color to the individual’s hair color or black may be worn to

keep hair in place.

Earrings: Earrings must be wear small (not exceeding 6 mm in diameter) spherical, conservative

(moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) round white diamond, gold,

white pearl, or silver earrings as a set with any uniform combination. Also, the earring must be

worn on, or in, the lobe of the ear, not on the outside edge of the ear above the lobe. Only one

earring may be worn in each ear, will fit snugly against the ear, and will not extend below the

earlobe.

Nails: Conservative, polished nails will be all of the same color. They must be white or a natural

color. Cosmetics will be conservative and in good taste.

3.5. MALE APPEARANCE STANDARDS

Undergarments: Male cadet will wear appropriate undergarments including an undershirt, while

in uniform. White “U” or “V” neck tee shirts with no lettering or insignia will be worn with an

open collar uniform shirt.

Hair: Hair will be neat, clean trimmed, and present a groomed appearance. Neatly trimmed box

cuts are authorized for the back of the head but will be tapered so as to follow the normal contour

of the head. Hair will not touch the ears or the collar, except the closely cut hair on the back of

the neck. Hair in front will not touch the eyebrows or protrude below the band of properly worn

headgear. In no case will the bulk or length of hair interfere with the proper wear of any Air Force

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headgear. Male cadets are prohibited from wearing hair in faddish styles (e.g., braids, rat-tail,

pageboy, flip, Mohawk, white sidewalls, side stripes, bulky styles, etc). Sideburns will be straight

and even width (not flared), not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening and end

in a clean-shaven horizontal line. The face will be clean-shaven except for mustaches, which will

not extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth.

Earrings: Male cadets may not wear earrings while in uniform or while performing AFJROTC

activities, although they may wear an earring or earrings while dressed in civilian clothing.

EXCEPTION: Males are not allowed to wear earrings in the AFJROTC classroom.

3.6. GENERAL ACCESSORIES

Wallets, pencils, pens, pins, chains, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, sunglass cases, or head

phones of any type will not be worn or carried exposed on the uniform. The wearing of

wristwatches, identification bracelets and no more than three rings is permitted. Conservative

sunglasses may be worn, when not in military formation (unless everyone has them). Light

sensitive prescription glasses may be worn at any time. (Ref to AFI 36-2903)

The white shirt and blue neck tie/tab will be worn with the Service Dress uniform as the semi-

formal dress uniform for military balls, dining-ins/outs and other special occasions designated by

the AFJROTC department. The collars of the white shirt must be plain and without buttons.

AFJROTC medals will be worn with all ribbons only when authorized by the SASI or ASI.

Cadets may remove exterior coats inside classrooms. Neckties/tabs will not be loosened or

removed, shirtsleeves will not be turned up, and buttons will be kept fastened at all times. The

tie/tab must be worn whenever the Service Dress uniform coat is worn.

The blue jacket will be zipped at least halfway when worn. AFJROTC and unit patches will be

sewn on the jacket. If issued the all-weather coat, it will be worn buttoned and belted at all times.

Black gloves may be worn. They must be plain, without design, ornamentation, or zippers.

The uniform cap will be worn any time a cadet is outside and not under cover. This includes

moving from classroom to classroom during a normal school day. Cadets performing specialized

duty may wear the cap indoors, when directed to do so by the SASI or ASI. Caps may be

removed while driving or riding inside a vehicle. There may be times when the SASI or ASI will

authorize cadets to not wear their caps outside.

Cadets will not stand with their hands in trousers or coat pockets. Cadets are not allowed to chew

gum while in uniform, while in the classroom or participating on the drill team. Civilian coats,

scarves, and other non-military items will not be worn while in uniform. Cadets are prohibited

from wearing any type of active duty rank, badges, ribbons, and/or decorations whether in

uniform or in civilian clothes.

Shoes manufactured to have a high gloss finish right from the box are not authorized by a first

year cadet. Each cadet will be issued a leather shoe that must be polished to maintain a shine.

Piercings: Cadets may not wear nose rings, cartilage rings, lips rings, and etc. while in uniform.

Cadets must not get new piercings during the semester and expect special consideration on

uniform days. The excuse that the hole will close will not be accepted and you will be asked to

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remove the uniform and receive a score of zero.

3.7. UNIFORM ISSUE AND TURN IN

The uniform is federal property and is issued to the cadet free of charge. Each cadet must

satisfactorily pass a personal appearance inspection before being issued a uniform. Students who

fail to maintain minimum appearance and/or behavior standards will be required to turn in their

uniforms. These students will receive a failing grade for the period the uniform is withdrawn as

coordinated with the school principal.

Payment will be made to the AFJROTC department for any uniform item lost or damaged,

according to the replacement prices charged by the Air Force.

At the end of each semester, cadets will turn in all uniform items in accordance with the

guidelines provided by the instructors.

3.9. AFJROTC Physical Training (PT) Uniform.

a. Shirts will be tucked in.

b. Do not mix portions of the PT uniform with any combination of the Air Force uniform.

c. The PT uniform is not to be substituted for the weekly uniform day.

d. The PT uniform should only be worn when there is a scheduled AFJROTC event.

e. The SASI will establish unit-specific policies on PT uniform wear.

f. With SASI and principal approval, units may substitute a unit-specific PT uniform for the Air Force PT

uniform. Logos and emblems should be conservative and in good taste, must reflect affiliation with

AFJROTC, and may reflect affiliation with the school.

3-4 OTHER UNIFORM WEAR. Unless authorized by the SASI/ASI, wearing of any other uniform

other than the AFJROTC issued uniform is PROHIBITTED!!!

3-5 SHOE SHINE TIPS You are required to keep your shoes shined to a high gloss at all times. This

requires a great deal of time and dedication, but the resulting feeling of pride in your work bolstered by

inspection merits will make it all worthwhile. There are several ways to “spit shine” your shoes. Here is

one:

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. A can of Kiwi black shoe polish

2. A large supply of cotton balls or cotton t-shirt

3. A cup of warm water

4. Old nylons or shoe brush

WHAT TO DO:

1. Dip a cotton ball into the water, then into the Kiwi polish. Apply the polish to the shoe on a small

area using circular motion. Do this to the entire shoe but give the toe your best effort.

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2. Repeat this process until you can see your reflection on the toe of the shoe, occasionally buffing

with nylon to smooth the finish and check your progress.

3. A great shoeshine shows dedication, personal resolve and hard work. We suggest that you consult

with the ASI about a demonstration of “spit shine” techniques.

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Chapter 4

4.1. AWARDS

a. AFJROTC cadets may earn a variety of medals and ribbons. The Air Force imposes several limitations

and restrictions on the presentation of awards and decorations in order to maintain their prestige and

validity. Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve ribbons, medals and badges are not permitted on

cadet uniforms.

b. What follows is a rank ordering of all AFJROTC medals and ribbons. They are worn from left to right,

top to bottom, with the highest in the top left position and the lowest at the bottom right position, as

viewed by an observer:

(1) Valor Award (Gold) - awarded by Headquarters AFJROTC for voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and

personal bravery involving personal risk.

(2) Valor Award (Silver) - awarded by Headquarters AFJROTC for voluntary acts of heroism, which do

not involve personal risk.

(3) Cadet Humanitarian Award - awarded by Headquarters AFJROTC for humanitarian actions above

and beyond the call of duty.

(4) Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. Emphasizes the value of community

service, and establishes a greater sense of pride within the corps.

(5) Community Service with Excellence Award. Intended to recognize those individual cadets who

provide significant leadership in the planning, organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit

community service project that greatly benefit the local community. This is not an award given to

participants but to the key leader(s) of the project.

(6) Air Force Association Award - Outstanding third year cadet, top 5% of AFJROTC class and top

10% of school class, positive attitude, outstanding personal appearance, courteous demeanor, growth

potential, high personal and ethical standards, rising senior.

(7) Daedalian Award – Third year cadet most interested in aviation career in top 10% of AFJROTC class

and top 20% of school class.

(8) American Legion Scholastic Award – Third or fourth year cadet and in top 10% of AFJROTC class

and in top 25% of school class, leader and active participant.

(9) American Legion General Military Excellence Award – Third or fourth year cadet in top 25% of

AFJROTC class who displays outstanding military leadership, discipline and citizenship.

(10) Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award – Fourth year cadet in upper 25% of

Aerospace Science and school class, patriotic leader who displays character, and discipline who

understands importance of AFJROTC training.

(11) American Veterans (AMVETS) Award - Cadet who shows a positive attitude toward AFJROTC

and the Air Force, high appearance standards, dependable, maintains an “An” in Aerospace Science and is

in good standing in all other school classes.

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(12) Reserve Officers Association Award – AS-III or AS-IV cadet who displays a positive attitude

towards the curriculum, has outstanding personal appearance, attributes of initiative judgment, and self-

confidence, courtesy, growth potential and demonstrates the highest personal and ethical standards.

Ranked in top 10% of their AS class.

(13) Military Order of the World Wars Award - Cadet who excels in all military and scholastic aspects

and desires to serve his or her nation, active in extracurricular activities and is committed to continuing

progress in AFJROTC.

(15) Military Officers Association Award - AS-III cadet who is a member of the junior class, in good

standing academically, is of high moral character, shows loyalty to his/her country and a willingness to

serve, as well as leadership potential.

(16) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award - AS-III or AS-IV cadet, positive attitude, outstanding

military bearing, active leader, display patriotism, “B” in AFJROTC and “C” in all subjects.

(17) National Sojourners Award - AS-II or AS-III, displays ideals of Americanism, potential for

leadership, and in top 25% of school class.

(18) Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award - AS-I cadet who displays a high degree of

leadership, military bearing, and around excellence in AS studies. Must be in the top 10% of their

AFJROTC class and the top 50% of their overall class.

(19) Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award – AS-III cadet top 25% of class, demonstrate the

qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism. Not have been

previous recipients of this award. Ribbon is awarded with a silver star.

(20) Military Order of the Purple Heart Award - AS-III or AS-IV cadet, positive attitude toward

country and AFJROTC, active in school and community, and has leadership position. Must attain a grade

of “B” or better and have not been a previous recipient of the award.

(21) Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award - AS-III or AS-IV cadet, displays military

leadership, discipline character, and citizenship. Must be in the top 25% of the class and not have been a

previous recipient of this award.

(22) Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Award – Recognizes one deserving cadet annually who

displays a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrated a high degree of academic excellence and

leadership.

(23) Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Award – Consists of a ribbon and certificate awarded to the recipients.

Cadets may be first, second, or third year cadets and must meet the following criteria. Attain a grade of a

“B” or better in their AS class, be in good academic standing, actively participate in cadet corps activities,

and participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs.

(24) Outstanding Cadet Ribbon - Awarded annually to one cadet from each Aerospace Science year;

i.e. AS-1, AS-II, AS-III, AS-IV, as the top overall cadet in each year group.

(25) Leadership Ribbon - Awarded annually for outstanding performance in an AFJROTC leadership

position - above and beyond expected performance. Maximum 5% of cadet enrollment.

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(26) Achievement Ribbon - Awarded annually for significant achievement within the cadet corps, not

necessarily in a leadership role. Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period.

Maximum 5% of cadet enrollment.

(27) Superior Performance Ribbon - Awarded annually for outstanding achievement or meritorious

service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Maximum 10% of cadet enrollment.

(28) Distinguished Unit Award – Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is

selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA.

(29) Aerospace and Technology Honors Camp Ribbon - Awarded for attendance at Honors Camp. The

award consists of a Leadership School Ribbon with an “H” device and will be provided by HQ AFJROTC

at the Honors Camp site.

(30) Top Performer Award – A HQ AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the current

cadet corps population. Recognizes cadet’s performance in the following key areas: Leadership and job

performance, leadership qualities, academic performance, significant self-improvement, community

involvement and other accomplishments.

(31) Academic Ribbon - Awarded at the end of each semester to cadets who have achieved a “B”

average in all school subjects and an “An” in AFJROTC for the semester.

(32) Outstanding Flight Ribbon - Awarded each semester to all members of the outstanding flight for

that semester. Award based on points scored during cadet inspections. The members of the flight with the

highest average points at the end of the semester will receive this award.

(33) Leadership School Ribbon - Awarded to all cadets who successfully complete an AFJROTC

sanctioned Cadet Officer Leadership School of at least five days duration at a “live-in” location. Ribbon

may only be earned once.

(34) Drill Competition Ribbon – Awarded to drill team members for “placing” in an Air Force or Joint

Service drill meet.

(35) Orienteering Competition Ribbon – Awarded to team members for “placing” in an orienteering

meet.

(36) Co-curricular Activities Leadership - Awarded at the end of the semester for leadership in

AFJROTC co-curricular activities such as: fund raising, annual inspection, awards ceremony, military

ball, change of command, registration, graduation, and/or base visit. The recipient must have

demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others.

This award may be earned a maximum of 4 times.

(37) Drill Team Ribbon - Awarded for distinguished participation in a drill meet or 75% of all scheduled

drill team events or 10 drill team events whichever is lower.

(38) Marksmanship Ribbon – Awarded to cadets who are active participants on the air rifle

marksmanship team.

(39) Color Guard Ribbon - Awarded for distinguished participation in a drill meet or at least 75% of all

scheduled color guard events or 10 color guard events during a school year.

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(40) Saber Team Ribbon – Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75% of all scheduled

saber team events or 10 saber team events during a school year.

(41) Service Ribbon - Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for distinctive performance in school,

community, or AFJROTC service projects. Limit to members whose active participation in a service

project contributed significantly to the goals of the organization.

(42) Physical Fitness Ribbon - Awarded for successful completion of the AFJROTC Physical Fitness

Test as described in this handbook. Only one ribbon or oak leaf cluster will be awarded each school year.

(43) Recruiting Ribbon - Awarded for outstand effort in support of unit recruiting activities in a school

year. While not a requirement, any cadet who participates on the Awareness Presentation team will earn

this ribbon. Cadets who do not participate on the Awareness Presentation Team and wish to earn this

ribbon must provide the SASI or ASI with proof they have recruited at least 2 cadets into the unit. This

can be done by having the recruit sign a document stating he/she was recruited by the current cadet.

(44) Activities Ribbon – Awarded for participation in co-curricular activities other than Drill, Color

Guard and Saber teams. These include but are not limited to: model rocketry clubs, sport teams, and

academic teams.

(45) Attendance Ribbon – Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused

absences in a semester. Can be earned once per semester.

(46) Good Conduct Ribbon – Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports

from other staff or faculty in an academic term. Can be earned once per semester.

(47) Dress and Appearance Ribbon – Awarded for wearing uniform on all designated uniform days.

Can be earned once per semester.

(48) Longevity Ribbon - Awarded for successful completion of each Aerospace Science semester.

Awarded each semester.

(49) Cadets who have been awarded the following listed ribbons will wear them below all AFJROTC

ribbons, in the following rank order:

(i) General Carl Spatz Award (CAP)

(ii) General Ira C. Eaker (CAP)

(iii) Amelia Earhart Award (CAP)

(iv) General Billy Mitchell Award (CAP)

(v) General J. F. Curry Achievement Award (CAP)

(vi) Army, Navy, and Marine Junior Ribbons (worn in order received, with most recent ribbons

on top left and oldest on lower right.)

(50) Bronze oak leaf clusters are used to designate the second or subsequent award in lieu of another

ribbon. A silver oak leaf cluster is used in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters.

(51) The AFJROTC Outstanding Cadet Badge from HQ AFJROTC is awarded annually to the number

one AS-III cadet and is actually the highest ranking locally selected award. As a badge, it is worn above

the nametag on the right side and not with the other ribbons. If other badges are worn, this badge will be

worn as the top badge.

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AFJROTC Ribbons Chart

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4.2. LOCAL CRITERIA

a. The SASI or ASI will be the final authority for assessing validity of all awards and decorations.

b. The Outstanding Flight will be selected after each semester. Conduct unbecoming disqualifies the flight

from competition.

4.3. BADGES

a. Cadets who have logged a solo flight in either a powered or unpowered aircraft are awarded the Flight

Solo Badge. Cadets who possess a private pilot’s certificate or higher FAA rating, for either a powered or

non-powered aircraft, are awarded the Flight Certificate Badge.

b. Cadets who have satisfactorily completed all the Operational Performance Requirements and the

Leadership Performance Requirements are awarded the Model Rocketry Badge.

c. Cadets who make an Awareness Presentation, as a part of an APT Team, will be awarded the

Awareness Presentation Team Badge.

d. Members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society are authorized to wear the Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge.

e. Members of the marksmanship team whose scores meet the requirements may earn the Marksmanship,

Sharpshooter or Expert badges.

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Chapter 5

5.1 The Cadet Corps Organization

1. Organization. The official Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps designation for

our unit is ― Georgia 9511. The unit may also be referred to as ― GA-9511. Cadet Corps is

organized as a Group as illustrated in the following pages.

2. Purpose of the Cadet Corp Organization. The purpose of the Cadet Corp organization is to

provide the means for the wing to accomplish the mission of ―Develop citizens of character,

dedicated to serving their nation and community”. This organizational structure will enable

cadets to:

a. Understand the organization and workings of an Air Force Wing/Group and the

interrelations of its components.

b. Understand the duty, responsibility and authority that accompany a job, title, or rank.

c. Practice leadership, management, task accomplishment and personal responsibility in a

controlled, supervised environment mirroring an Air Force organization.

d. Teach teamwork and prepare for life after high school.

3. Corps Management. Management of the cadet corps is an important part of the JROTC

program. Cadets assigned to leadership positions are responsible for the management of the

corps. These cadets are assigned specific tasks and responsibilities that are necessary for the

cadet corps to successfully function.

4. Organizational Structure. The following pages reflect the cadet wing organization. The wing

is basically broken down into wing, support, squadron, flight, and element levels. Cadets should

study the position descriptions to gain a complete understanding of jobs as they relate to the total

wing structure.

5. Cadet Rank. There are two types of ranks a cadet can hold—permanent and appointed

(temporary). Permanent is the rank given according to the number of years in the corps. All

cadets will retain a permanent rank for the number of years of JROTC completed. Permanent

ranks are as follows: First year Cadet Airman Second year Cadet Airman First Class Third year

Cadet Senior Airman Fourth year Cadet Staff Sergeant

Appointed or temporary rank means a cadet is promoted to a rank for a specific time. Cadets in

staff positions temporarily hold appointed rank to correspond with the position held. Cadets

initially assigned to a staff position are appointed the minimum rank. The cadet is promoted

based on job performance, promotion test, and final approval from squadron commander, wing

commander, and SASI. Standardized AFJROTC insignia that are worn on the uniform are as

follows:

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Cadet Rank Symbol

Airman Basic No insignia

Airman C/AMN

Airman First Class C/A1C

Senior Airman C/SRA

Staff Sergeant C/SSgt

Technical Sergeant C/TSgt

Master Sergeant C/MSgt

Senior Master Sergeant C/SMSgt

Chief Master Sergeant C/CMSgt

Second Lieutenant C/2Lt

First Lieutenant C/1Lt

Captain C/Capt

Major C/Maj

Lieutenant Colonel C/Lt Col

Colonel C/Col.

6. Position Assignment. The position assignment system places cadets in leadership positions

through an application or appointment process. All cadets must turn in an application to the

SASI/ASI. The SASI/ASI, and Cadet Commanders will review these applications and assign

cadets to jobs based on their leadership potential and ability, academic performance, current job

performance, extracurricular participation, and recommendations from the staff. A cadet may be

assigned to a position he/she did not apply for based on the jobs available. For further

information, see criteria for selecting cadets for leadership positions.

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GA-9511 Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Group

Unit Manning Document (UMD)

Function Position Title Rank Authorized Group

Group Commander C/LtCol 1

Vice Group Commander C/Major 1

Inspector General C/LtCol 1

Senior Enlisted Advisor C/SMSgt 1

(Group 1st Sergeant)

Operations Support Squadron

Operations Support Squadron C/Capt 1

First Sergeant C/MSgt 1

Website Design C/Capt 1

Kitty Hawk Air Society Officer C/1Lt 1

Audio Visual Presentation Officer C/1Lt 1

Color Guard Commander C/1Lt 1

Drill Team Commander C/1Lt 1

Exhibition Team Commander C/2Lt 1

Flag Detail Commander C/1Lt 1

MWR Officer C/1Lt 1

Model Rocketry Club Officer C/1Lt 1

Physical Fitness Officer C/1Lt 1

Publications Officer C/1Lt 1

Special Project Officer C/1Lt 1

Noncommissioned Officers C/SSgt 5

Noncommissioned Officers C/TSgt 7

Mission Support Squadron

Mission Support Commander C/Capt 1

First Sergeant C/MSgt 1

WINGS Officer C/1Lt 1

Linguistics Officer C/2Lt 1

Recruiting Officer C/1Lt 1

Information Management Officer C/1Lt 1

Personnel Officer C/1Lt 1

Financial Management Officer C/1Lt 1

Logistics Officer C/1Lt 1

Public Affairs Officer C/1Lt 1

Computer Officer C/1Lt 1

Historian Officer C/1Lt 1

Noncommissioned Officers C/SSgt 6

Noncommissioned Officers C/TSgt 3

Operation Squadron

Mission Support Commander C/Capt 1

First Sergeant C/MSgt 1

A-Flight Commander C/2Lt 1

B-Flight Commander C/1Lt 1

C-Flight Commander C/1Lt 1

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D-Flight Commander C/1Lt 1

E-Flight C/2Lt 1

Noncommissioned Officers C/SSgt 2

Noncommissioned Officers C/TSgt 3

Flight

Training Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Personnel Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Logistics Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Special Projects Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Athletic Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Academic Rep C/AB-SrA 5

Element

Element Leader C/SrA (1st Yr A1C) 20

Assistant Element Leader C/SrA (1st Yr A1C) 20

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5.2 JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Group Commander (CC). He/she is responsible for:

The appearance, discipline, efficiency, training and conduct of the group.

Planning and coordinating all group activities.

Ensuring that every member of the corps has the opportunity to develop leadership commensurate

with their individual abilities.

Coordinating and carrying out SASI, ASI and school authority directives to the fullest.

Insures Cadet Corps duty assignments are carried out.

Checking in with the SASI or ASI every school day during class and other times as necessary to

discuss upcoming events and tasks

Appointing a Project Officer (PO) for each major task assigned to the cadet corps.

Vice Group Commander (CV). He/she is responsible for:

Command of the Group during the absence of the commander.

Assisting the Commander in any or all functions as directed.

Supervising the Group Staff.

Serving as the Inspector General to investigate cadet complaints and make recommendations to

the commander or SASI as appropriate.

Supervising corps recruiting activities including direction of the Awareness Presentation Team

(APT).

Inspector General: The Inspector General, a Command Staff member, is responsible for:

Inspecting each job position/drill team thoroughly and regularly

Developing, distributing and updating regular suspense lists weekly, and providing monthly

status briefings to the SASI/ASI and Cadet Command Staff.

Supervising the Inspector General Cadet Staff

Conducting monthly complaint conferences and taking appropriate action on the concerns

identified

Inspecting each staff and operations function and other activities and discusses findings of

such inspections with the SASI, ASI, and Group Commander at Unit staff meetings

Preparing the Group for the annual Air Force staff visit.

Training the Inspector General Cadet staff.

Serving as a regular member at the Commander’s Personnel Staff and Group staff meetings.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Operations Support Squadron Commander (OS/CC). The OSS/CC is the principal assistant and

advisor to the Cadet Commander for the operation of the cadet corps and third in command. He/she is

responsible for:

Assuming command of the group during the absence of the Commander and Deputy Commander.

Ensuring that all Project Officer files are current, accurate and complete.

Planning and coordinating and scheduling co-curricular activities involving GA-9511 cadets.

Maintaining a master calendar and publishing and distributing to each cadet a monthly activities

calendar.

Organizing, scheduling and training the Drill Team, Color Guard, Kitty Hawk Air Society

directly and the model rocketry and model aircraft activities through squadron operations.

Ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) are current accurate, and complete.

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Color Guard Commander (CG/CC). The Color Guard Commander is primarily concerned with the

operation of the Color Guard and training of cadets on flag etiquette.

He/she is responsible for:

Selecting, scheduling, and training cadets to present the colors at county school assemblies,

academic events, and athletic events, marching in parades, patriotic ceremonies, other civic colors

presentations, and Color Guard competition.

Training cadets to raise and lower the colors daily at school.

Developing routines for competition and demonstrations.

Maintaining Color Guard attendance and participation records and ensuring they are updated in

WINGS.

Safeguarding flags and equipment.

Drill Team Commander (DT/CC). The Drill Team Commander is primarily concerned with the

operation of the Drill Team. He/she is responsible for:

Selecting, scheduling, and training cadets as team members.

Developing routines for drill competition and demonstrations.

Training and providing Honor Guard for ceremonial formations where marching is limited.

Maintaining team attendance and participation records and ensuring they are updated in WINGS.

Safeguarding equipment.

Group Physical Fitness Officer (PFO). He/she is responsible for:

Coordinating all Cadet Corps athletic activity

Works with the SASI/ASI to administer the Physical Fitness program leading to the Physical

Fitness Ribbon.

Establish PT activity each week after coordination with SASI/ASI.

Mission Support Squadron Commander (MSS/CC). The MSS/CC is the principal assistant and

advisor to the Cadet Commander for support of all Corps operations of the cadet corps and fourth in

command. He/she is responsible for:

Mission support operations within the Corps to include personnel, logistics, and financial

management

Coordinate with Operations Squadron Commander for unit activities that require support

required.

Logistic Flight Commander (LGF/CC). The LGF/CC is concerned with corps equipment and supplies.

He/she is responsible for:

Assisting the ASI in issue, inspection, inventory and turn-in of all government owned equipment.

Maintaining records of all corps owned property.

Maintaining a Temporary Issue Record.

Supervising any cadet corps security projects.

Organizing and supervising unit engineering enhancement projects.

Cleanliness and neatness of the supply room.

Personnel Flight Commander (PF/CC). The PF/CC is concerned with all personnel matters related to

the Corps and member cadets. He/she is responsible for:

Establishing and maintaining a personnel file for each cadet within the corps.

Supervising awards and decorations data, tabulation and recommendations for local awards and

decorations.

Maintaining and totaling outstanding flight data.

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Maintaining a current organization chart.

Ensuring promotions and awards are updated into WINGS.

Maintaining up to date administrative files for the corps.

Filing all administrative orders and publications for the corps.

Financial Management Flight Commander (FMF/CC). The FMF/CC is concerned with all corps

funds. He/she is responsible for:

Maintaining an up to date record of the financial status of the corps.

Presenting a financial status report during each regularly scheduled staff meeting.

Developing cost estimates of corps activities and recommending cost saving practices.

Supervising and obtaining approval for all fund raising.

Making recommendations to the Cadet Group Commander and SASI/ASI on

allocation/expenditure requests.

NOTE: The SASI and ASI act as faculty advisors for all corps financial matters.

Classroom Squadron Commanders (e.g., 1st Cadet Squadron/CC). The Squadron

Commander must be the most responsible AFJROTC experienced cadet in his/her squadron. He/she is

responsible for:

The appearance, discipline, efficiency and conduct of all of the cadets in the squadron.

Leading the class for which he/she is squadron commander and reporting accordingly to the

instructor.

The accomplishment of all squadron programs and missions.

Ensuring that every member of the squadron has an equal chance to develop as a leader

commensurate with his her individual ability.

Personally commanding the squadron during parades, reviews, etc.

Ensuring the classroom is in order at the end of the period

Designating which cadets will raise and lower the flag at the front of the school.

Squadron First Sergeant. He/she is responsible for:

Providing recommendations to the Squadron Commander based on the morale and welfare of the

squadron members.

Establishing decorum and order, taking the role each class period, reporting to the Squadron

Commander and assisting as necessary during each class period.

Maintaining uniform wear records for the squadron.

Maintaining cadet appearance and behavior.

Logistics Officer and/or NCO. He/she is responsible for:

Assists ASI as necessary with issue, receipt, storing, record keeping, cleaning and fitting of

uniforms for all squadron members.

Ensures supply room is cleaned on a regular basis.

Coordinates regularly with Logistics Commander on uniform and supply status needs.

Makes sure supply room is secure when not in use.

Ensures the back area is orderly at the end of each period.

Squadron Physical Fitness Officer and/or NCO. He/she is responsible for:

Organizes and records any physical fitness activity or tests.

Serves as Squadron Safety Officer.

Squadron Standardization Officer and/or NCO. He/she is responsible for:

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Ensuring cadets apply personal appearance standards in a uniform manner throughout the

squadron.

Tracking personal appearance inspection results and working with cadets to address problem

areas.

Training squadron members on changes in personal appearance standards.

Flight Commander. The Flight Commander is the leader of his/her flight in class and is responsible to

the Squadron Commander. He/she is responsible for:

The leadership, training, and discipline of the flight.

Maintaining Uniform Inspection records for flight members.

Class military decorum and reporting.

Flight Sergeant. The Flight Sergeant is the first line supervisor for the flight. He/she is responsible for:

Taking command of the flight in the absence of the Flight Commander.

Keeping track of cadet attendance and absences.

Providing leadership and drill training for individual cadets.

Assisting with class procedures as requested.

Element Leader and Assistant Element Leader. The positions will be established in flights according

to flight size but not more than three to each flight. They are responsible for:

Leading an element similar to the flight and as directed by the Flight Commander.

Assisting the Flight Commander in training, inspections, record keeping, and leadership, as

necessary.

Group First Sergeant (CF). The CCC is the senior enlisted advisor to the Group Commander and is the

top NCO in the Group. He/she is responsible for:

Providing recommendations to the commander based on inputs from enlisted cadets.

Acting as a liaison between the Corps and the Group Staff.

Assisting the Corps Commander and the Deputy Commander in the administration and operation

of the Group.

Coordinating complaints within the chain of command and referring those outside the chain of

command to the Deputy Commander.

Monitoring cadet appearance and behavior.

Conducting NCO meetings on a regular basis.

He/she is the eyes and ears of the commander.

Project Officers: This position is by temporary appointment only. It is used to head a specific task or

functions. He/she will

Be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising their specific projects.

Develop permanent Project Officer Files and plans for future background information.

Be responsible for updating the applicable file or plan after a project has been completed. The file

or plan should contain, but not be limited to, the following information:

Total number of cadets required, name, time, place and nature of project.

Supplies, resources and material required. (Include costs).

School approval forms, bus requests, cadet permission forms and any special releases.

Name and/or title of all individuals who were contacted, both outside and inside the cadet

corps.

Names of all cadets who participated and those who were no shows.

Total time required from initial planning through final critique.

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Any charts, illustrations or training aids used.

Comments, insights, or suggestions for future project officers.

Turn in the Project Officer file to the Cadets Corps Commander at the completion of the project

for file in the trips/events file.

Complete the event checklist and insure the SASI or ASI receives it.

Schedule practice sessions, if necessary and will make regular progress reports to the Cadet Corps

Commander.

Deliver operations briefing for the Cadet Corps Commander and AFJROTC instructors no less

than two school days before the duty assignment date.

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Chapter 6

Promotion

6.1 Cadets may receive temporary rank based on holding a leadership position with the corps. These

positions are held by a cadet for a period of time and then another cadet will be given the opportunity to

lead in that position. The cadet leaving a leadership position will return to a lower cadet rank to keep

from having a top-heavy corps. This is NOT a demotion, but a realigning of the corps. The positions and

the temporary cadet ranks associated with them are shown in the organization chart at Attachment 2.

Cadets holding multiple positions will be promoted to the highest cadet rank attached to those positions.

6.2 Any cadet removed from a leadership position for lack of performance will be returned to their

permanent rank, unless otherwise decided by the Group Commander, ASI, or SASI.

6.3 Out of Cycle Promotions

There are special circumstances that arise from time to time that warrant promotions outside of the normal

promotion system.

In these situations, all aspects of the promotion will be decided by the Group Commander, ASI,

and SASI.

6.4 Promotion Tests

1. Promotion Tests. Once or twice a year a promotion test will be given to cadets. This examination may

include various JROTC topics such as: leadership education, aerospace science, drill and ceremony,

chain-of-command, and currents events. Cadets must pass the test with a 70% or higher. This test will

also count as part of your academic grade. To earn the promotion you must pass the test and be in good

academic standing (2.0 GPA, no failing grades, and no unsatisfactory citizenship report/issue). Other

factors that impact promotions are satisfactory evaluation report, recommendation from chain-of-

command, and overall attitude. Cadets are expected to be considerate and mature young men or ladies,

working toward becoming ―Better Citizens for America. Immaturity and irresponsibility are not

acceptable. Additionally, time spent in ISS/OSS/detention will be evaluated. All final decisions for

promotion rest in the hands of the SASI.

2. Quotas. The current Unit Manning Document (UMD) for GA-9511 specifies the ranks authorized for

the unit.

3. Spot Promotions. The spot promotion system promotes cadets who have earned significant

accomplishments. Spot promotions will be left to the discretion of the SASI. These are temporary ranks.

4. Appointed Rank. Cadets in staff positions temporarily hold appointed rank to correspond with the

position held. Each position carries with it a minimum appointed rank and a maximum appointed rank.

Cadets initially assigned to a staff position are appointed the minimum rank. When given a position, you

will be given the entry rank listed in the UMD. If you leave the position, you will revert to your

permanent rank. There is one promotion cycle per year. Each time a cadet earns promotion their

appointed/temporary rank will increase (unless the cadets’ rank has already reached the maximum rank

for that position as listed in the UMD). At the discretion of the SASI, graduating seniors may retain the

highest rank to which they have been promoted, regardless of course level.

5. Permanent rank is a rank that is earned because of your longevity and successful completion of the

course requirements. The number of stripes you receive will be the same as the number of years you have

in the corps.

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ASI/1st Year Cadet Airman

ASII/2nd Year Cadet Airman First Class

ASIII/3rd Year Cadet Sergeant

ASIV/4th Year Cadet Staff Sergeant

6. Temporary rank will normally be assigned as authorized to fill a specific UMD position. Since the

grade is temporary, you may not carry it from one year to the next. Temporary grades are assigned only

when they are higher than the permanent grade.

7. Officer ranks are awarded based on job performance in the enlisted ranks, attitude, and grades. A cadet

must attend a Cadet Leadership School (CLS), or be transferred into our unit from another unit as an

officer, before they will be awarded officer rank.

With few exceptions, officer ranks and Senior NCO ranks (MSgt and above) will normally be

reserved for Junior and Senior cadets. The SASI may selectively promote first and second year

cadets, who have demonstrated superior leadership qualities, to higher ranks when necessary to

provide required leadership for the Corps.

6.5 Promotion Criteria

1. As a rule, the best-qualified cadets will be selected for promotions. Criteria used are:

Attitude

Cadet records - cadets with a negative merit situation at the time of a promotion/selection board

will be automatically “passed over” for that particular promotion/selection. They will be

considered for all future promotions or selections, if eligible.

Citizenship traits

Compliance with appearance and behavior standards

Dependability

Experience

Grades (JROTC and School)

Involvement in AFJROTC activities

Initiative

Loyalty

Maturity

Potential for leadership growth

Promotion board interview

Willingness to try

Honesty

Objectivity

2. Cadets must also be available to participate, able to perform, and sincerely want the position and the

responsibility it entails.

3. Officer ranks will be filled by third and fourth year cadets, exceptions will be made by SASI for

certain positions. Cadets will first have to be a NCO before becoming an officer.

4. All cadets eligible for promotion to the grade of Senior Airman, Staff Sergeant, and Technical

Sergeant will meet a promotion board before they are promoted to the above grades. Selection of cadets

for the grade of Cadet Master Sergeant or higher is done by the SASI/ASI. These cadets may be

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recommended by the Special Assistant, Group Commander and Squadron Commanders. The SASI, ASI

and Flight Commanders will select cadets for promotion to Cadet Airman and Cadet Airman First Class.

Note: When necessary to fill group leadership positions, the SASI/ASI will select a small group of cadets

and place them in a Cadet Officer Training Program. Selection of these trainees is based on the total

person concept and their involvement and dedication to AFJROTC. Cadets successfully completing the

program will be eligible to become commissioned Cadet Second Lieutenants. Cadets who are selected for

the program will wear their current rank insignia, but will be called Cadet Officer Trainees.

5. The promotion board will be composed of ranking officers, Master Sergeants and Technical Sergeants

if needed. Each board member will meet the approval of the SASI and ASI. Each board member will

complete a promotion score sheet (attachment 8) on each cadet meeting the board.

6. Before each scheduled promotion board, the Flight Commander will review the cadet’s records before

recommending that cadet for the promotion board. This will ensure the cadet is eligible for promotion.

The following will be the minimum time-in-grade in months and the required months in AFJROTC for

consideration for the next higher grade:

GRADE TIME-IN-GRADE TIME-IN-JROTC

Airman 2 Months 4 Months

Airman First Class 2 Months 6 Months

Senior Airman 2 Months 8 Months

Staff Sergeant 2 Months 10 Months

Technical Sergeant 3 Months 12 Months

Master Sergeant 3 Months 14 Months

Senior Master Sergeant 2 Months 16 Months

Chief Master Sergeant 2 Months 18 Months

Second Lieutenant 3 Months 14 Months

First Lieutenant 3 Months 15 Months

Captain 3 Months 16 Months

Major 2 Months 20 Months

Lieutenant Colonel 2 Months 22 Months

Colonel 2 Months 26 Months

6.6 Cadet Evaluation Board

1. Cadet evaluation boards may be convened in accordance with AFJROTCI 36-2001 to submit

recommendations for discipline and demotions to the SASI/ASI. Membership of a Cadet Evaluation

Board will be limited to the Vice Group Commander and Group Staff Officers. The Vice Commander

will act as the Board President and the Personnel Officer will act as the Board Recorder. Minimum

membership for a Cadet Evaluation Board will be five officers.

2. Evaluation Board reports will be submitted in the following format:

Date and time of meeting.

Cadets present

Recommended actions.

Signature of Board President and Recorder.

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6.7 Demotions

Just as cadets can earn rank and respect by performing well as a student, they can also lose rank by not

meeting the corps standards. This is not taken lightly, and a cadet can return to their higher rank with

positive changes, at the discretion of the Group Commander, ASI, or SASI. Reasons for demotion

includes and will not be limited to:

Not wearing the prescribed uniform twice during a grading semester

Refusing to participate during physical training

Behavior that results in ISS/OSS, negative communication from other teachers, or multiple

conflicts within the corps that rise to the level that the instructors must repeatedly get involved.

The behaviors include but are not limited to fighting, verbal threats or disrespect, and repeatedly

refusing to comply with simple requests from instructors and student leaders.

Cadets have the option of going before the Cadet Evaluation Board before demotion, unless otherwise

decided by the ASI, SASI, or Group Commander. Applications for promotion are submitted, tracked and

approved using the checklist at Attachment 3. Every cadet has the opportunity to do well and be

recognized for their performance. Set your goals, make a plan on how you are going to meet them, and

get started. Our corps is run by the cadet leaders, and you can be one of them!

6.8 Demotions

All cadet officer demotions will be made by the SASI and ASI.

All other cadets recommended for demotion will appear before a cadet evaluation board headed

by the Group Commander or the Vice Group Commander. Cadets failing to appear before the

board will be considered guilty of the charged offense, and will automatically be reduced in grade

or removed from the AFJROTC program.

All cadets may be reduced in rank (demoted) due to misconduct (in JROTC or other classes),

attitude or demerits. Cadets with extensive disciplinary problems will receive a letter of warning

(called a Letter of Reprimand) from their Squadron Commander (or Group Commander if they

are a member of the Staff), outlining the unacceptable behavior. They will be put on probation

for a period of time (normally four weeks). If there is another discipline issue (or the same one

continues) during the probation period, the cadet will be reduced in rank as determined by the

SASI. For a severe offense, the SASI may remove the cadet from officer status. If enlisted, once

reduced in rank a cadet must wait for at least nine weeks before taking the test for promotion. If

the nine weeks is up between promotion cycles, the cadet must wait for the next promotion cycle.

Tests will not be given “out of cycle” for any reason, including sickness, field trips, or other

school activities.

Some offenses will not be considered for the board. The SASI/ASI will immediately handle

serious offenses at their discretion.

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Chapter 7

Co-Curricular & Community Service Activities

Co-Curricular activities provide opportunities for cadets to further develop their leadership skills. Co-

Curricular activities such as color guard, drill, and saber teams are available to all cadets enrolled in

JROTC. Cadets are encouraged to participate in activities of their choice. These teams are open to all

students enrolled in JROTC, which may include but limited to:

HONOR GUARD. The Honor Guard consists of three teams: Color Guard, Drill, and Saber

Teams. These teams enable cadets to develop their teamwork skills, confidence, discipline,

attention to detail, spirit de corps, and pride.

COLOR GUARD. This elite group has the honor of presenting and posting the national/ state/

school colors at important school and community events. Team members can expect to practice 2

or 3 times a week and more often as competition approaches. Distinctive uniform items are worn.

Considerable efforts are required to become a regular member of this group, but the honor more

than compensates for the effort. Cadets can earn a color guard ribbon and cord if they meet team

participation requirements.

DRILL TEAMS. The corps has three types of drill teams – unarmed, armed, and exhibition. All

three teams require a great deal of extra effort to be successful. Here is a chance to polish the

basic skills learned during drill and ceremony day. Drill team performs at selected games and

learns intense routines to perform at games and special events and competitions. After school

practice, extreme concentration, complete compliance with the drill team commander’s

commands, desire for public exhibition and recognition and a desire to compete are necessary.

Cadets can earn a drill team ribbon and cord if he/she meets team participation requirements.

SABER TEAM. One of the more popular honor guard teams is the saber team. The saber team

enables motivated cadets to polish their drill and ceremony movements while handling sabers and

performing various routines. They participate in special ceremonies, community, and school

activities such as National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, homecoming, school assemblies,

special military events, parades, and military ball celebration.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF. A cadet newsletter will be published as a means of keeping all

group members and the regular student body advised of corps activities. If you like to type, write

articles, draw cartoons, take photos, edit or are interested in journalistic activities and have an eye

and ear for what is going on, this activity will be rewarding and fun.

SPECIAL PROJECTS STAFF. The Dining Out/Military Ball committee, Open House, End of

Semester Picnics and the Commander’s Calls are social highlights of the school year. Cadets are

needed for design, mail invitations, decorating, arrangement, programs and many other details

associated with corps social activities and community service.

MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB. Constructing miniature or model airplanes provides the unique

opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of different types of aerospace vehicles. Aircraft

construction is very interesting and provides a unique educational experience. Meetings take

place once a week. You can earn a model rocketry badge if you meet the team participation

requirements.

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KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY. The Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) is the official honor

society of the AFJROTC program. AFJROTC Headquarters and the Air Force Association

officially sanctioned this program.

1). The objective of the KHAS are to promote higher academic standards, be of service to the school and

community, promote self-confidence and initiative, develop leadership abilities, and encourage academic

excellence and continued educational development in the post high school years.

2). All cadets enrolled in AFJROTC are considered for an invitation to join. Invitations are extended to

students of good character who have an overall GPA of 3.25 with no failing grades, and 4.0 average in

AFJROTC during the past semester. These standards must be maintained by the cadet to remain an active

member of the KHAS.

3). Induction ceremonies are usually planned for the fall and springs semesters. The induction is normally

held during a formal ceremony in which certificates of membership and pins are awarded to deserving

cadets.

AWARENESS PRESENTATION TEAM/RECRUITING. This team is designed to provide

positive role models for elementary, and middle school students. These cadets discuss the use of

alcohol and drugs in the community and middle schools. You can earn an Awareness Presentation

Team Badge if you meet the team participation requirements. The team will make public

presentations/skits, particularly during Red Ribbon Week. The recruiting team visits middle

schools and recruit incoming freshman to the JROTC program.

FLIGHT DRILL COMPETITION. Flight drill competitions are conducted during each

semester. Each flight will compete as well as an Element from each flight. Points earned will go

toward selecting the outstanding flight of the year.

PARADES/MARCH-ON. The corps will participate in the Veterans Day Parade as well as

several march-on at Tucker HS football games. Cadets will receive extra points for these

activities as well as a chance to earn the Activity Ribbon.

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CHAPTER 8 – DEMILITARIZED RIFLES AND SABERS

8.1 CADET BEHAVIOR CRITERIA FOR RIFLES AND SABERS: The ASI must approve

all cadets recommended by the drill team commander to handle rifles or sabers. Cadets approved

to handle rifles or sabers must meet stringent standards of conduct.

a. Cadet Behavior Requirements for Demilitarized Rifles:

1. All aggressive or threatening behavior with a rifle is strictly prohibited (pointing at

someone, acting like you are sighting at people/targets/etc).

2. Horseplay or irresponsible behavior with a rifle is strictly prohibited.

3. Cadets WILL NOT leave the supervision of AFJROTC staff when in possession of an

AFJROTC rifle.

4. Only authorized cadets may handle sabers and only when permitted and supervised by

the AFJROTC staff.

5. Cadets selected to be on the Rifle Drill Team component understand that any violation

of the behavior requirements (as covered in POLICY LETTER GOVERNING

DRILL TEAM) is cause for immediate dismissal from the drill team. Other

disciplinary actions may be taken depending on the severity of the infraction.

6. A rifle handled properly in a ceremony lends dignity and solemnity to an event. A

rifle handled improperly detracts from the goals of the AFJROTC program.

b. Cadet Behavior Requirements for Sabers:

1. All aggressive or threatening behavior with a saber is strictly prohibited.

2. Horseplay or irresponsible behavior with a saber is strictly prohibited.

3. Only authorized cadets may handle sabers and only when permitted and supervised by

the AFJROTC staff.

4. The sabers are to be maintained with the factory dull, rounded edges.

SHARPENING THE BLADE IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.

5. Cadets with sabers will be under constant supervision of the AFJROTC staff.

6. Only AFJROTC staff will have access to stored sabers.

7. Sabers will be used for ceremonial purposes only.

8. Cadets selected to handle sabers understand that any violation of safety or behavioral

standards is cause for immediate dismissal from the Saber Team (as covered in SABER

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TEAM POLICY LETTER). Other disciplinary actions may be taken depending on the

severity of the infraction.

9. A saber handled properly in ceremony lends dignity and solemnity to an event. A

saber handled improperly is unsafe and detracts from the goals of the AFJROTC

program.

8-2 CONTROL AND STORAGE OF DEMILITARIZED RIFLES AND SABERS

a. PHILOSOPHY: How well the corps manages its demilitarized rifles and sabers has a

direct impact on the credibility of the AFJROTC program at Towers High School. The

emotional aspect and cost associated with these devices can cause any incident to receive

a great deal of attention.

b. DEMILITARIZED RIFLES

1. Storage in under the direct supervision of the SASI/ASI. They are stored in an Air

Force approved storage cabinet; in a secure storage room within the storage room that

only the SASI or ASI can open. Each container and storage room will have a separate

and unique lock requiring three distinct keys to access these items.

2. Control of demilitarized rifles once removed from the storage cabinet will be the

direct responsibility of the ASI or SASI. The ASI/SASI is assisted by the cadet using

the rifle and the cadet’s drill team component commander. All parties must maintain

constant visual surveillance of the demilitarized rifles at all times until they are

returned to the storage cabinet. This requirement also applies to transportation of the

rifles.

3. Inventory is conducted at the beginning of each normal school day by a member of

the drill team and the ASI or SASI. The ASI or SASI will immediately notify the

Towers High School principal, district security and headquarters AFJROTC when any

shortages are detected.

c. SABERS

1. Storage is under the direct supervision of the ASI or SASI. They are stored in a

locking container; in the secure storage area within the unit supply room that only the

ASI or SASI can open.

2. Control of sabers once removed from the storage container will be the direct

responsibility of the ASI or SASI. The ASI/SASI is assisted by the cadet using the

saber and the cadet’s drill team component commander. All parties must maintain

visual control of the sabers at all times until they are returned to the storage container.

This requirement also applies to transportation of the sabers.

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3. Inventory is conducted at the end of each normal school day by a member of the drill

team and the ASI or SASI to ensure accountability. The ASI or SASI will

immediately notify the Towers High School principal and district security when any

shortages are detected.

NOTE: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CORPS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO

REPORT TO THE ASI OR SASI ANY INCIDENT INVOLVING THE LOSS OF

CONTROL OF DEMILITARIZED RIFLES OR SABERS OR ANY IRRESPONSIBLE

BEHAVIOR WITH THEM.

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CHAPTER 9 – PHYSICAL FITNESS (PT)

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE EVENTS

Physical Fitness is an integral part (i.e. 20%) of the AFJROTC curriculum. This means each

cadet must complete and/or make-up all PT assignments. Failure to do so will result in a one

letter grade reduction.

9.1. Sit-and-Reach: The sit and reach exercise is done in a specially constructed box with a

measuring scale marked in centimeters, with 23 centimeters at the level of the feet. Remove your

shoes and sit on floor with knees fully extended, feet shoulder-width apart, and soles of the feet

held flat against the end of the box. With hands on top of each other, palms down, and legs held

flat, reach along the measuring line as far as possible. After three practice reaches, the fourth

reach is held while the distance is recorded. Participants are most flexible after a warm-up run.

Best results may occur immediately after performing the endurance run. Legs must remain

straight, soles of feet against the box and fingertips of both hands should reach evenly along

measuring line. Scores are recorded to the nearest centimeter.

9.2. Push-Ups: Place your hands slightly wider than shoulders; keep torso straight and head

aligned with spine throughout the exercise. Lower yourself until your chest comes within 3-5

inches from the floor; (your upper arm should be parallel with the ground) Press back to starting

position. You may rest in the up position. Cadets must try to complete as many push-ups as

possible in 60 seconds.

9.3. One-mile Run: Conduct this event on a flat area that has a known measured distance of one

mile with a designated start and finish line. Give cadets a lightweight numbered device to carry

or wear in any manner that will not slow them down while running. (Note: Use of the numbered

device makes it possible to have many cadets run at one time by having them pair off before the

start of the event, then having one cadet from each pair run while the other cadets keep track of

the number of laps their partners complete as well as listening for their times as they cross the

finish line.) Start cadets at the standing position. At the command “ready, go,” start the cadets

running the one-mile distance. Although walking is permitted, encourage cadets to cover the

distance in the shortest time possible. Scoring should be to the nearest second.

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9.4. V-sit Reach: Conduct this event on a flat, clean floor. Use a yardstick and adhesive tape to

make a baseline that is two feet long. Make a measuring line perpendicular to the midpoint of

the baseline extending two feet out from either side of the baseline. Place one-inch and half-inch

marks along the measuring line with “0” where the baseline and measuring line intersect. Have

cadets remove their shoes and sit on the floor with the soles of their feet placed immediately

behind the baseline. The measuring line should be between their heels, which should be 8 to 12

inches apart. Cadets must clasp their thumbs so that their hands are together, palms down, and

place them on the floor between their legs. While their legs are held flat on the floor (feet

flexed) and slowly reach forward along the measuring line as far as possible, keeping the fingers

in contact with the floor. Cadets receive three practice tries for the v-sit reach. On the fourth

extension, cadets must hold their farthest reach for three seconds. Scores are recorded where

fingertips touch the floor to the nearest half-inch. Scores beyond the baseline are recorded as

plus scores, whereas those behind the baseline are recorded as minus scores.

9.5. Curl-Ups: Conduct curl-ups on a flat, clean surface, preferably with a mat. Start in a lying

position on your back with your knees bent so your feet are flat on the floor about 12 inches from

your buttocks. You should have your arms crossed with your hands placed on opposite

shoulders, and your elbows held close to the chest throughout the exercise. Have a partner hold

your feet at the instep. At the command, “ready, go,” raise the trunks of your body, curling up to

touch the elbows to the thighs, and then lower your back so your shoulder blades touch the

floor/mat. This constitutes one repetition of a curl-up. During each repetition, bouncing off the

floor/mat is not allowed and the fingers must touch the shoulders at all times. Complete as many

curl-ups as possible in 60 seconds.

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* Enlisted Ranks will have no

hat insignia on the flight cap

Note 1

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When using officer standard-size metal rank, center on

epaulet 5/8 inch from shoulder seam

* Enlisted Ranks will have no

hat insignia on the flight cap

Note 1

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When using officer standard-size metal rank, center on

epaulet 5/8 inch from shoulder seam

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1. (Officers only) When placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in

from shoulder seam.

2. Shoulder tabs are centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1” below shoulder seam.

3. Unit patch on right sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.

4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia.

5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole

sleeve and center horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam.

6. AFJROTC patch on left sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.

7. Jacket will be closed to at least the halfway point.

8. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar.

Note 7

Note 5

Note 6

Note 8

Outer

edge Outer edge

Note 4 Note 1

Note 2

Note 3

Inner edge Inner edge

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) badge: Center on welt pocket 3 inches below the top.

2. Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket

3. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.

4. Unit patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.

5. Shoulder tabs: Center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam.

6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.

7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it.

Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-chrome) will no longer be worn on the

lapels by Airmen Basics.)

9. AFJROTC Patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam, and centered.

10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.

11. Ground School Badge: see note 15.

12. Ribbons: Center, on but not over edge of pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some.

13. Academy of Model Aeronautic Wings: worn 1 inch below pocket.

14. Model Rocketry Badge: worn 2 inches below AMA Wings or 3 inches below pocket if no AMA Wings are worn.

15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch

above previous badge.

Note 5

Note 4

Note 1

Note 10

Note 11

Note 12 Note 3

Note 2

Note 6

Note 7

Note 9

Note 13

Note 14

Note 8

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Flight Solo or

Flight Certificate badge

Ground School badge

Academy of Model

Aeronautic (AMA) wings.

Model Rocketry badge

Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the

coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the

rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.

1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher

or lower than the first exposed button.

2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 15.

3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below

shoulder seam.

5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.

6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.

7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting

on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-

chrome) will no longer be worn on the lapels by Airmen Basics.)

9. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.

10. Ground School Badge: see note 15.

11. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15.

13. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 15.

14. Ribbons: center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all

or some.

15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered

horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

Note 1

Note 2

Note 3

Note 4

Note 5

Note 6 Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

Note 11

Note 12

Note 13

Note 14

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) and Model Rocketry Badge are centered on the pockets on the appropriate sides

as displayed above.

2. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be grounded and centered over wearer’s right pocket.

3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

4. Shoulder tab: center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then place 1 inch below shoulder seam.

5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15.

6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15.

7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom.

Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of

collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar.

9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as

possible to shoulder seam.

10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.

11. Ground School Badge: see note 15.

12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15.

13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

14. Ribbons: ground and center on pocket.

15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch

above previous badge.

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1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 16. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 16. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 16. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 16. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar. 9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 16. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 16. 12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 16. 13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 14. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 16. 15. Ribbons: Center, parallel with ground. Align with bottom of name tag. Or, if no name tag, align bottom of ribbons even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 16. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional

badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

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DECORATIONS/AWARDS

Unit Awards

_____ Outstanding Cadet Ribbon _____ Good Conduct Ribbon

_____ Leadership Ribbon _____ Dress & Appearance Ribbon

_____ Achievement Ribbon _____ Drill Team Badge

_____ Superior Performance Ribbon _____ Color Guard Badge

_____ Outstanding Unit Award _____ Saber Team Badge

_____ Excellence Unit Award _____ Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge

_____ Academic Ribbon _____ Awareness Presentation Team Badge

_____ Outstanding Flight Ribbon National Awards

_____ Leadership School Ribbon _____ Valor Ribbon

_____ Drill Competition _____ Humanitarian Ribbon

_____ Orienteering Competition _____ Air Force Association Ribbon

_____ Co-curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon _ ____ Daedalian Ribbon

_____ Drill Team Ribbon _____ American Legion Scholastic

_____ Color Guard Ribbon _____ American Legion Military

_____ Saber Team Ribbon _____ Daughters of the American Revolution

_____ Service Ribbon _____ American Veterans

_____ Longevity Ribbon _____ Reserve Officers

_____ E2C Physical Fitness Ribbon _____ Military Order of World Wars

_____ Recruiting Ribbon _____ The Retired Officers Association

_____ Activities Ribbon _____ Veterans of Foreign Wars

_____ Attendance Ribbon _____ National Sojourners

_____ Sons of the American Revolution

_____ Scottish Rite

_____ Military Order of the Purple Heart

_____ Air Force Sergeants Association Achievement

_____ Noncommissioned Officers Association

_____ Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet

_____Community Service with Excellence Award

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AFJROTC GA-9511 COUNSELING FORM

(A) In order to develop citizens of character, cadets must proudly comply with AFJROTC rules, regulations, and

standards which promote morale and discipline of the AFJROTC program. Cadets must also demonstrate “Excellence

In All We Do” through compliance with school and unit conduct policies, academic performance, physical fitness,

grooming and personal appearance (etc) to ensure the ultimate success of the unit.

(B) Regrettably, on the date of ______________________, Cadet ____________________________________ has failed to

demonstrate “Excellence In All We Do” as determined by his/her non-compliance with or failure to: (circle below).

1. Demonstrate appropriate respect by using “Sir/Ma’am” when addressing AFJROTC instructors, cadet corps staff/senior

ranking cadets.

2. Be on time. Cadet has repeatedly been tardy to class, scheduled events and/or practices, etc.

3. Be prepared for class instruction. Cadets should always bring required items to class (notebook, pen/pencil, textbook, etc.).

3. Wear the correct uniform on the designated uniform day as determined by the SASI and ASI.

4. Raise his/her hand before speaking. Cadet is being disrespectful and disruptive during class or other settings.

5. Listen respectively and attentively to the speaker/presenter. The student sleeps in class or demonstrates other acts of

disrespect toward the speaker/presenter.

6. Speak respectfully without using profanity, vulgar language, racial or ethnic slurs, and derogatory comments when

addressing instructors, teachers, and other cadets/students.

7. Get permission from the instructor or cadet leadership to leave his/her seat which has caused a major disruption or

distraction to the class.

8. Use the trashcan to dispose of trash. If you see trash on the floor, clean it up.

9. Cease from eating, drinking and/or chewing gum except where authorized.

10. Refrain from horseplay in the AFJROTC areas.

11. Maintain self-control and your self-respect at all times.

12. Comply with grooming and personal appearance standards:

- Maintain hair standards as according to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903

- Males are not allowed to wear earrings in the AFJROTC classroom at any time. Additionally, males are not allowed to wear

earrings while in uniform or at AFJROTC functions.

- Cadet has significant personal hygiene issues.

- Cadet wears hats and/or sunglasses indoors which is prohibited.

13. Respect instructors, higher-ranking cadet officers and NCOs.

14. Comply with cell phone policy—see the GA-9511 course syllabus

15. Display an acceptable attitude during class or other instructor/teacher/cadet/etc interaction.

- Student is adamant about not wanting to be in ROTC program and is promoting unacceptable attitude that goes against the

morale of the unit.

16. Submit forms within 3 days of receipt.

17. Other: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

(C) The cadet has been counseled on the above action(s), which must be corrected in _________ day(s) in order to

maintain the morale and discipline of the unit. (Zero “0” implies a request for immediate compliance.)

(D) The action(s) above is / is not (circle one) a repeat offense but warrants the attention of the SASI and/or ASI for

further review.

Cadet Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Cadet Leader Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________

(E) The SASI/ASI has determined parental and/or school administration (circle one or both) action is warranted due to

nature of cadet non-compliance concerns. SASI/ASI has requested a meeting with parent for further remediation or

discussion.

Key Points of Discussion and Recommendations (Use for cadet and/or parent remarks, as required):

Parent: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________

SASI/ASI: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________

Further action referred to School Administrator/Principal - yes / no (circle one): Explain. (Retain copy for records.)

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WEIGHT TABLES

Men: MAXIMUM

HEIGHT ALLOWABLE INTERPOLATED WEIGHT

(IN INCHES) WEIGHT (MAW) 1/2"

60 153 154

61 155 156 1/2

62 158 159

63 160 162

64 164 166 1/2

65 169 171 1/2

66 174 175 1/2

67 179 181 1/2

68 184 186 1/2

69 189 191 1/2

70 194 196 1/2

71 199 202

72 205 208

73 211 214 1/4

74 218 221

75 224 227

76 230 233

77 236 239

78 242 245

79 248 251

80 254 257 1/2

Women:

60 136 137

61 138 139 1/2

62 141 141 1/2

63 142 144

64 146 148

65 150 152 1/2

66 155 157

67 159 161 1/2

68 164 166

69 68 170 1/2

70 173 175

71 177 179 1/2

72 182 185

73 188 191

74 194 196 1/2

75 199 202

76 205 207 1/2

77 210 212 1/2

78 215 218

79 221 23 1/2

80 226 229

NOTE: For every inch under 60 inches, subtract 2 pounds from the MAW; for every inch

over 80 inches, add 6 pounds to the MAW (for men and women).

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FLIGHT DRILL SEQUENCE

1. Fall in 16. To the rear march

2. Open ranks march 17. To the rear march

3. Ready front 18. Column right march

4. Close rank march 19. Forward march

5. Present arms 20. Eyes right

6. Order arms 21. Ready Front

7. Parade rest 22. Column right march

8. Attention 23. Forward march

9. Left face 24. Change step march

10. About face 25. Column right march

11. Forward march 26. Forward march

12. Right flank march 27. Flight halt

13. Left flank march 28. Left face

14. Column right march 29. Right step march

15. Forward march 30. Flight halt

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Portrait

of a

LEADER

Creative A leader seeks new boundaries for the imagination.

Role Model A leader is an example of the rule, not an exception.

Supportive A leader praises efforts and celebrates achievements.

Competitive A leader never settles for second best.

Resilient A leader sees a “failure” as a lesson, Not a defeat--and marches on.

Daring A leader takes “intelligent risks.”

Attentive A leader listens, not just hears.

Inspirational

A leader fosters the best in others, Offering opportunity for a better future.

Adaptable

A leader embraces change And encourages innovation.

Optimistic

A leader faces every hurdle as a stepping stone.

Decisive

A leader evaluates a situation and makes A well-informed judgment—now!

Ethical A leader makes decisions founded On sound morals and fair judgment

Honest

A leader says what he thinks and does what he says.

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THE AIR FORCE SONG

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,

Climbing high into the sun;

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,

At ‘em boys giv’er the gun!

Down we dive spouting our flame from under,

Off with hell-uv-a-roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame,

Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,

Sent it high into the blue;

Hands of men blasted the world asunder,

How they lived God only knew!

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer,

Gave us wing, ever to soar,

With Scouts before and bombers galore,

Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

Here’s a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky,

To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly,

We drink to those who gave their all of old,

Then down we roar to score the rainbow’s pot of gold.

A toast to the host of men we boast, The US Air Force.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,

Keep the wings level and true!

If you’d live to be a gray-haired wonder,

Keep the nose out of the blue!

Flying men guarding our nation’s borders,

We’ll be there followed by more,

In echelon we carry on!

Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force.

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TYING A NECKIE

Single Windsor

1. Begin with the wide end on your right and extending about a foot below the

narrow end of your tie. (Pictures are mirror images, in other words images are

what you would see if you were looking in a mirror.)

2. Bring the wide end of the tie over the narrow (right side to left side).

3. Bring the wide end back underneath (left side to right side).

4. Bring the wide end of the tie through the middle of the loop (right side to left

side).

5. Bring the wide end around the front (left side to right side).

6. Bring the wide end of the tie through the back of the loop (right side to center).

7. Hold the front of the knot loose with your index finger; pass the wide end down

through loop (created in step 5) in the front.

8. Remove your finger and tighten the knot.

9. Hold the narrow end of the tie and slide the knot up to the collar.

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TYING A NECKTIE

Four-in-Hand Knot

1. Begin with the wide end on your right and extending about a foot below the narrow end

of your tie. (Pictures are mirror images, in other words images are what you would see if

you were looking in a mirror.)

2. Bring the wide end of the tie over the narrow (right side to left side).

3. Bring the wide end underneath the narrow end (left side to right side).

4. Bring the wide end of the tie over the narrow again (right side to left side).

5. Bring the wide end of the tie through the back of the loop (left side to center).

6. Hold the front of the knot loose with your index finger; pass the wide end down through

the loop (created in step 4) in front.

7. Remove your finger and tighten the knot.

8. Hold the narrow end of the tie and slide the knot up to the collar.

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Gold Bar

AIR FORCE ACTIVE DUTY RANK

(OFFICER)

Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain

2d Lt 0-1 1st Lt 0-2 Capt 0-3

Gold Leaf

Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel

Maj 0-4 Lt Col 0-5 Col 0-6

Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General

Brig Gen 0-7 Maj Gen 0-8 Lt Gen 0-9 Gen 0-10

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No Insignia

AIR FORCE ACTIVE DUTY RANK

(ENLISTED)Airman Basic Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman

AB E-1 Amn E-2 A1C E-3 SrA E-4

Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant

SSgt E-5 TSgt E-6

Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant

MSgt E-7 SMSgt E-8 CMSgt E-9

SPECIAL ENLISTED POSITIONS

First Sergeant* Command Chief Chief Master Sergeant

1 SGT E-8 Master Sergeant of the Air Force

CCM E-9 CMSAF E-9

*NOTE: A first sergeant is a position that may be held by a Master Sergeant, Senior Master

Sergeant or Chief Master Sergeant.

Phonetic Alphabet

A: ALPHA

B: BRAVO

C: CHARLIE

D: DELTA

E: ECHO

F: FOXTROT

G: GOLF

H: HOTEL

I: INDIA

J: JULIET

K: KILO

L: LIMA

M: MIKE

N: NOVEMBER

O: OSCAR

P: PAPA

Q: QUEBEC

R: ROMEO

S: SIERRA

T: TANGO

U: UNIFORM

V: VICTOR

W: WHISKEY

X: XRAY

Y: YANKEY

Z: ZULU

CADET CREED

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who serve their

community and nation with patriotism.

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service

Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of

Cadets, community, and to myself.

My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for

my actions and deeds.

I will hold others accountable for their actions as well.

I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who

will come after me.

I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and

lead.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

“No One Comes Close”