air force junior rotc nj-20004 cadet handbook

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Air Force Junior ROTC NJ-20004

CADET HANDBOOK Updated 2015

Air Force Junior ROTC NJ-20004

CADET HANDBOOK Current as of: 17 Sept 2018

This Cadet Handbook belongs to…

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Table of Context

Chapter 1: General Information…………………………………………………………………................pg4

Section 1 History of AFJROTC……………………………………………………………pg4

Section 2 Mission Statement……………………………………………………………….pg4

Section 3 Mission Goals, Values and Objectives………………………………………..pg4

1.3.a AFJROTC Mission and Goals

1.3.b AFJROTC NJ-20004 Unit Goals

1.3.c Air Force Core Values

1.3.d AFJROTC NJ-20004 Core Values

Section 4 Admission, Transfer and Withdraw……………………………………….……pg6

Section 5 Benefits for Cadet…………………………………………………………………pg7

Chapter 2: Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………… …pg8

Section 1 Curriculum Overview ………………………………………………………..…pg8

Section 2 Course Credits…………………………………………………………… ……..pg8

Section 3 AFJROTC Certificates…..……………………………………………………..pg8

Section 4 Classroom Policy…………………………………………………………pg8

Section 5 Grading Policy……………………………………………………………pg9

Section 6 Wellness……………………………………………………………… pg9

Chapter 3: The Cadet Corps………………………………………………………………………………pg10

Section 1 Designation of Unit……………………………………………………………pg10

Section 2 Organization and Management……………………………………………...pg10

3.2.a Cadet Ranking

3.2.b Cadet Appointment and Rotation

3.2.c Cadet Boards

3.2.d Cadet Evaluations

3.2.e Rank, Staff, and Promotion

Section 3 Cadet Status…………………………………………………………………….pg17

3.3.a Active Status

3.3.b Reserve Status

3.3.c Inactive Status

Section 4 Cadet Staff………………………………………………………………………pg18

3.4.a Cadet Oath to Office

3.4.b Cadet Staff Position Description

3.4.c Chain of Command/Organizational Chart

3.4.d Relived Staff

Chapter 4: Cadet Conduct………………………………………………………………….…………….pg24

Section 1 Importance of Cadet Standards…………………………………………pg24

Section 2 Military Bearing and Behavior……………………………………………...pg24

Section 3 Cadet Honor Code…………………………………………………………….pg25

Section 4 Unsatisfactory Behavior……………………………………………………..pg25

Section 5 Prohibition on Physical Discipline and Hazing……………………….pg26

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Chapter 5: AFJROTC Uniform…………………………………………………………………………pg27

Section 1 Uniform Policy………………………………………………………………pg27

5.1.a Uniform Accountability

5.1.b Do’s and Don’ts in Uniform

Section 2 Uniform Wear Guidelines…………………………………………………pg29

5.2.a Drill Team, Color Guard, and Exhibition Uniforms

5.2.b Cadet Uniform Diagrams

5.2.c Dress and Appearance Standards

5.2.d Rank, Insignia, Badges and Patches

Section 3 Ribbons and Medals…………………………………………………………pg58

5.3.a Ribbon Chart

5.3.b Description/Qualifications for Ribbons

Chapter 6: AFJROTC Co-Curricular Activities…………………………………………………….pg74

Section 1 Kitty Hawk Air Society……………………………………………………pg74

Section 2 Drill Team and Color Guard……………………………………………..pg74

Section 3 Military Ball Committee………………………………………………….pg74

Section 4 Model Rocketry……………………………………………………………pg75

Section 5 CPAT………………………………………………………………..pg75

Chapter 7: Basic Drill Knowledge…………………………………………………………………..pg76

Section 1 Saluting……………………………………………………………………..pg76

Section 2 Entry/Reporting/Departing (ERD) ……………………………………..pg76

Section 3 38 Basic Commands……………………………………………………...pg77

7.3.a Attention

7.3.b Parade Rest

7.3.c At Ease

7.3.d Fall Out

7.3.e Right/Left Face

7.3.f About Face

7.3.g Present Arms & Order Arms

Section 4 The U.S. Flag Code……………………………………………………….pg80

7.4.a Time and Occasion for Display

7.4.b Position and Manner of Display

7.4.c Respect for the Flag

Section 5 Flag Detail………………………………………………………………….pg82

Attachment 1: Current Unit Goals

Attachment 2: Health and Wellness/Photo Consent Form

Attachment 3: NJ-20004 Organizational Chart and Current Staff

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Chapter 1: General Information

Section 1: History of AFJROTC

The Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs, as it exists today, originated

from Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1911. Army Lieutenant Edgar R. Steevers came up with the idea of a non-

compulsory cadet corps in high schools that aimed to teach good citizenship. The National Defense Act of

1916 authorized a junior course for non-college military schools, high schools and other preparatory

schools. In the 1960s, Congress directed each of the military services to establish and maintain JROTC

units at public and private secondary schools which applied and met eligibility requirements. The first Air

Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) programs were established in 1966. In 1966 AFJROTC began with only

20 units and has now grown to be worldwide with 869 units.

Section 2: Mission Statement

Welcome on a journey that will change your life with Air Force Junior Reserved Officer Training

Corps NJ-20004 (AFJROTC NJ-20004). This is your Cadet Handbook, this will be a guiding tool for you

to use on your journey as an AFJROTC cadet by informing you of your responsibility as well as all the

opportunities AFJROTC can offer you. It is your responsibility as an AFJROTC cadet to take ownership

of this program and utilize it to your advantage. It is only through your sense of ownership of this

program that you, as a cadet, can become who you wish and dream that will take this unit to the next

level. This handbook will give you a better insight and knowledge of AFJROTC, our Cadet Corps, our

uniform standards, our co-curricular activities and overall how you can maintain an active role in ensuring

the continued success of AFJROTC NJ-20004 and most important you as a cadet, student and citizen. It is

encouraged you keep this Cadet Handbook as a reference and a valuable tool. Indiana Jones always has

his whip on his adventures and utilizes it to his advantage, so use this Cadet Handbook as your trusty

whip on your AFJROTC adventure!

The AFJROTC program has its own basic mission, Building citizens of character dedicated

towards serving their nation and community, and AFJROTC NJ-20004 is dedicated to this cause and as a

cadet so are you. We hope that after you re-read our mission, that it inspires you to take the bull by the

horns and give yourself a chance in this program to learn what it takes to be successful as well as all the

advice and all you learned from your parents, your teachers and your peers and use it to your advantage to

test your knowledge and become successful.

Section 3: Mission Goals, Values and Objectives

1.3.a AFJROTC Mission and Goals

The overall mission of AFJROTC is to “Build better citizens for America” for our cadets to be

informed, involved citizens now and in the future. The goals of AFJROTC are to instill the following

values in AFJROTC cadets: Citizenship, Leadership, Character Education, Personal Responsibility, Sense

of Accomplishment and Service before self.

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The objectives of AFJROTC are to instill in our Cadets:

A desire to complete and continue their education.

Self-confidence, responsibility and integrity.

The values of self discipline, teamwork and respect for authority.

Habits of orderliness and precision.

Patriotism and appreciation of service for one’s community and nation.

A broad-based knowledge of aerospace subjects and career opportunities.

1.3.b AFJROTC NJ-20004 Unit Goals

The overall goal for AFJROTC NJ-20004 is for our unit and our cadets to be successful. To push

our unit and cadets to be successful and grow. Every year the cadet staff gathers and lists goals for the next

school year based on the previous year’s statistics. These goals will consist of: Cadet Impact Goals School

Impact Goals and Community Impact Goals. (For current AFJROTC unit goals, see ATTACHMENT 1)

1.3.c Air Force Core Values

Importance of Values: Our value system consists of ideals, benefits and interests, likes and dislikes

we use every day to make decisions. The importance of maintaining personal values revolves around the

aspect of trust and integrity. The more you stick to your own values, the more people can trust your

judgment and responsibility. Your values should set the bar for your own behavior and you should strive

to reach that point in your life where you give nothing but your absolute best and choose to give of yourself

so others can benefit. It’s for these reasons that the Air Force has adopted the following core values:

INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF & EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO!

Integrity First: The willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. Honesty is your word; it

is your bond. Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Service Before Self: Your cadet duties take precedence over personal desires. Helping your class become

successful as well as helping your school.

Excellence in All We Do: Enthusiastically strive to be your best personally, academically, mentally and

physically. Work together to successfully achieve common goals set. Respect all individuals regardless

of race, ethnicity, economic status or gender. The operation is excellence. Your commitment to the team

effort will benefit the corps, the school and community. Cadet excellence…Be the best you can be.

Motivate your classmates to get involved and succeed in AFJROTC.

1.3.d AFJROTC NJ-20004 Core Values

The core values that have been established for AFJROTC NJ-20004 are as follows:

Integrity, Courtesy And Knowledge Guide Us As Valor, Loyalty And Passion Drive Us!

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Integrity: The willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. Honesty is your word; it is

your bond. Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Courtesy: Politeness and respect in one's attitude and behavior toward others.

Knowledge: Awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.

Valor: Great courage and bravery

Loyalty: Support or allegiance

Passion: An amorous feeling or desire for something.

Section 4: Admission, Transfer and Withdraw

To be eligible for enrollment and continued membership of AFJROTC NJ-20004, the student

must be:

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Enrolled in shared-time AFJROTC shop or in a full time shop at the Salem County

Career and Technical High School (SCVTS).

In 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

Approved by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) and Aerospace Science

Instructor (ASI).

Transfer students from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or any other Air Force Junior

ROTC units are authorized full credit for training received, documentation should be provided.

Each cadet is expected to dedicate themselves to meeting the high standards and expectations of

the Air Force Junior ROTC. A cadet who fails to maintain acceptable standards hurts not only him/herself

but also the unit. Cadets in this category will be counseled and given every opportunity to correct their

deficiencies. Disenrollment will be considered as a last resort, and it is at the discretion of the Senior

Aerospace Science Instructor.

A cadet may be removed from the AFJROTC program for:

Failure to maintain acceptable standards

Inaptitude or indifference in training

Disciplinary reasons

Undesirable character traits

Failure to remain enrolled in school

Individual request

Any other reason deemed appropriate by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

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Section 5: Benefits for Cadet

The AFJROTC program offers students a positive educational experience that will benefit them

in any career path they may choose. The AFJROTC program provides positive role models and a place to

belong, excel and be rewarded. Cadets develop traits of character and learn leadership skills that will

ensure their future success.

There is NO military obligation for participating in AFJROTC, but if a cadet considers a military

career AFJROTC offers real advantages:

Accelerated Enlistment: Cadets who completed at least 3 years of AFJROTC and enlist in

the Air Force after graduation will be three pay grades higher than their peers (E3).

AFJROTC graduates are also eligible for advanced enlistment (E2) in other military

services.

Senior ROTC Credit: Cadets who go to a ROTC college get credit for one year of senior-

level ROTC.

Scholarships: Cadets who complete at least 3 years of AFJROTC can compete for the

10% of scholarships in Senior-Level ROTC that are reserved just for JROTC cadets. To

be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must achieve an SAT composite of 1180

(math and critical reading portions only) or ACT composite of 26 and attain a cumulative

GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarship Types

Data Type 1 Type 2 Type 7

SAT 1356 1362 1304

ACT 31.2 31.1 29.6

GPA 3.83 3.83 3.76

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Chapter 2: Curriculum

\ Section 1: Curriculum Overview

The Air Force Junior ROTC program is designed to make students better citizens. It utilizes a two

semester curriculum that is a balance of aerospace studies and leadership training. In addition, cadets

participate in physical training activities. The aerospace studies portion will normally be taught on

Monday and Thursday, and the leadership portion on Tuesday and Friday. Wednesday will normally be

dedicated to health and physical education training. This weekly schedule is dependent upon SCVTS

scheduling of required health classes and driver’s education. AFOATS-provided curriculum materials are

used for all courses listed.

To the maximum extent possible, leadership skills training is taught based on grade level. Freshmen

take Leadership I, Sophomores take Leadership II, Juniors take Leadership III, and Seniors take a

Leadership IV course that is solely based around the operation of the Cadet Corps. These Leadership

Education courses are based around the development of leadership skills that acquaint students with the

practical application of life skills. The Leadership Education curriculum emphasizes discipline,

responsibility, leadership, followership, citizenship, customs and courtesies, cadet corps activities, study

habits, time management, communication skills, and drill and ceremonies.

Section 2: Course Credits AFJROTC counts as an elective credit. Students receive five credits toward graduation for each

semester of AFJROTC successfully completed.

Section 3: AFJROTC Certificates Cadets who successfully complete two years of AFJROTC will be awarded an AF Form 1256,

Certificate of Training.

Cadets who successfully complete three or four years of AFJROTC will be awarded an AFJROTC

Form 310, Certificate of Completion.

Section 4: Classroom Procedures

Cadets are expected to report to class well in advance of the late bell, prepared to learn (with

textbook, notebook, pen/pencil). Upon arrival in the classroom, every Cadet will stow their books and

book-bags and sit quietly in their assigned seat. At the ringing of the late bell:

The Element Leader (assigned weekly by the SASI or ASI) will call the roll.

The Element Leader will, salute the instructor and report “Sir/Ma’am, “All present and accounted

for” or “Sir/Ma’am, (total number and names) absent.”

Upon direction from the Instructor, the Element Leader will read any Cadet announcements or

conduct any Class business.

When announcements and Class business is concluded the instruction of the day begins.

If the Instructor is delayed, the Element Leader will direct the class to read or study quietly.

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Section 5: Grading Policy

Cadets will receive one report card grade for AF JROTC which is composed of both the

aerospace and leadership portions of the class. Grades will indicate a student’s progress as follows:

A (93-100) Excellent Progress

B (86-92) Above Average Progress

C (76-85) Average Progress

D (69-75) Substandard Progress (Passing)

F (0-68) Unsatisfactory Progress

Students must receive a grade of “D” or better to receive credit for the course and to enroll in

AFJROTC for a succeeding semester.

Grades for all AFJROTC courses will be weighted as follows:

Tests 40%

Participation 40%

Quizzes 20%

Section 6: Wellness

All cadets are required to complete, sign and obtain a parent or guardian’s signature on the

“WELLNESS PROGRAM CADET PARTICIPATION CONSENT FORM”. All able bodied cadets are

required to participate in a physical fitness assessment within 45 calendar days of the start of the new

semester. Cadets will also be required to participate in Physical Training (PT) once a week on a day to be

determined by the instructor. Cadets will be given the opportunity to lead and demonstrate various

exercises and activities. Cadets will be graded on preparation (including the wear of the appropriate fitness

attire) and active participation in scheduled events. Students will only be excused from PT participation

with a note from a parent/guardian or from a medical professional.

Wellness training serves to motive AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond

program requirements and into their adult lives. The program will provide individualized training programs

based on national standards by age and gender and will identify areas of improvement and incorporate a

physical training program to assist cadets with reaching their goals.

Chapter 3: The Cadet Corps

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Section 1: Designation of Unit

The designation of the AFJROTC program at the Salem County Career and Technical High

School is “AFJROTC Unit NJ-20004”. The primary purpose of our Cadet Corps is to provide a vehicle

for cadets to put into practice the leadership and organizational skills they learn in AFJROTC. Our cadets

will largely determine their own policies and procedures to insure that the unit runs efficiently and meets

its goals. In so doing, our cadets will discover the necessity of personal responsibility, teamwork,

effective communications, and discipline.

Section 2: Organization and Management

Our AFJROTC unit has grown in the past years and is now characterized as a Group. Our Group

will consist of two squadrons; each squadron will consist of at least two flights. All cadets that will be

enrolled in an AFJROTC class during the first Semester and/or second Semester of the SCVTS school

year will be included in one of the flights within one of squadrons by their last name. As each school year

approaches every cadet will be moved to the next Flight, allowing a Flight for the new cadets of each year

and fill the absence of the graduating cadets.

3.2.a Cadet Ranking

The rank insignia you wear is evidence of your position within the Cadet Corps. There are two

types of rankings within the Cadet Corps; permanent and temporary. In the condition of transfer student

from other JROTC unit, the cadet may retain the rank held in the previous unit, provided they meet all the

promotion criteria for the equivalent rank in this unit but he/she is not exempted to a reduction of rank at

the discretion of the SASI and ASI.

Permanent ranks are awarded at the beginning of each semester. For a cadet who is meeting the

requirements of the program, the permanent ranks for each semester of a Cadet’s enrollment are as

follows:

1st Semester 1st Year: Cadet Airman Basic

2nd Semester 1st Year: Cadet Airman

2nd Semester 2nd Year: Cadet Airman First Class

2nd Semester 3rd Year: Cadet Senior Airman

2nd Semester 4th Year: Cadet Staff Sergeant

Temporary ranks are awarded to cadets who are selected to fill staff positions in the Cadet Corps

and may be awarded to cadets that excel in meeting the AFJROTC requirements. For the cadets to be

promoted to temporary ranks, they will be judged on three key factors: demonstration performance,

attitude, and the potential to assume greater responsibility and expectations. The promotion to the

temporary rank is an indication of a cadet’s maturity, ability and willingness to accept responsibility. If a

cadet fails to honor the trust of maintaining the highest standards of behavior and performance, and to set

the example for their fellow cadets, it may lead to reduction of rank at the discretion of the SASI and ASI.

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Examples of actions that warrant consideration for demotion include:

Unsatisfactory Academic Performance: Failure to maintain at least a “C” average in AFJROTC

classes, and at least a “C” average in all other classes.

Poor Attendance: More than three unexcused absences in a Semester.

Honor Code Violations: Lying, Cheating, Stealing.

Consistent failure to meet AFJROTC dress and appearance standards.

Unacceptable Personal Conduct: Disrespectful behavior, gross insubordination, indifference to

training, or any other conduct that brings dishonor to the unit or the school.

**All rank changes will be announced on special orders. The SASI is the final approving

authority for all promotions and promotion retention issues**

3.2.b Cadet Appointment and Rotation

During the month of January every school year, the SASI and the ASI will review applications

for staff positions for the new year and conduct interviews for the top staff positions (Commander, Vice

Commander, Operations Officer and Command Chief Master Sergeant) for the new year with a Cadet

Promotion Board consisting of other active or retired military personnel, and /or faculty members of

SCVTS. A different faculty member should be considered every year, to keep a vested interest and

support in the program by all of the SCVTS staff. Those Cadets interested in applying for staff positions

should submit their Application for Cadet Staff Positions to the SASI and/or ASI by the given deadline.

After the cadet turns in their application, it will be reviewed and if the cadet is applying for a top staff

position then he/she will be scheduled for an interview. The Board will then chose the cadets it deems

responsible enough to fulfill positions and they shall be appointed by the SASI. In all circumstances the

SASI has the final say. The SASI may decide to only appoint certain positions, such as Senior Staff only.

He/she may then allow these newly appointed Staff members to choose and recommend Cadets for the

rest of the Staff positions, with final approval of the SASI.

The announcement of the positions of Commander and Vice Commander will be scheduled by

the SASI. Staff positions will normally be filled for one year (two semesters).

3.2.c Cadet Boards

The SASI may appoint and convene a board of Cadet Officers when necessary to accomplish

special personnel actions, to include by not limited to:

Cadet temporary promotions nominations.

Staff assignment nominations.

Special Award Nominations.

Honor code violations/Reductions of rank..

The ASI/SASI will be present during Cadet Boards to offer advice and assure that proper procedures

are followed.

**Board actions are advisory only; the SASI and ASI reserve the right to accept, revise, or reject board

recommendations, and they alone have implementation authority. **

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3.2.d Cadet Evaluations

Instructors Counseling: At least once a semester, the SASI and/or ASI will individually

counsel each cadet on their progress. They will keep some kind of record on file of each cadet’s

evaluation.

Cadet Leadership rating: At least once each semester, cadets in senior leadership

positions will rate their subordinates for possible promotion of rank or for a staff position. All

evaluations will be indorsed by the next higher official above the rater, and will be reviewed by

the SASI/ASI. The Cadet Group Commander will be rated by the SASI/ASI.

3.2.e Rank, Staff, and Promotions

As a cadet, understanding how rank, staff positions, and promotions work is a vital part to gauging

your progress and the progress of others. While being a cadet, you will notice that the program goal is to

make you a better citizen and to instill leadership. Your progress is measured and awarded by the ranks you

will earn, the staff positions you hold, and the awards (ribbons, medals, badges, etc…) you posess. It should

be a personal goal to improve yourself and your fellow cadets so that you have a greater chance at being

promoted, and receiving awards and staff positions.

What is rank? The technical definition is “a position held in the hierarchy of the armed forces (in this case,

armed forces is AFJROTC).” It is the placement of you compared to others in your field. If you are a very

good cook, you will probably be a “Head Chef” or “Executive Chef” (running the kitchen, organizing the

supply orders and logistics of the kitchen). You’ve earned the respect of others for the work you do, and you

have been awarded more authority, and with authority comes greater responsibility. If you are slacking, or

are just starting out as a chef, you will probably be a “Commis Chef,” or a chef that does the basic work.

Your authority is limited, and your responsibility is low. In the case of AFJROTC, Cadet Group

Commander, (the highest staff position, which holds the rank of Cadet Colonel, the highest rank) is our

“Executive Chef,” and Element Leaders and Flight NCO’s are our “Commis Chef’s.”

It should be every cadets goal to strive for Cadet Group Commander (abbreviated CC/GC), but

getting there will not be easy. You must climb the ladder from the lowest rung first. Everyone starts out at

the same point, an “Airman Basic” (the lowest rank in AFJROTC, it holds no staff position), and they can

either climb the ladder, or waste time. In order to achieve this goal, you must put effort into the corps, and

improve not only yourself, but those around you. Your impact on the corps and its cadets should be

noticeable when it comes time for you to apply for CC/GC.

Part of rank comes respect. Because you have a greater authority over cadets because of your

rank compared to theirs, you have a greater responsibility. As a sign of earning this, you will be awarded

higher rank, and newer customs and courtesies will apply to you. For example, if you become an officer,

when you are walking outside past lower ranking cadets, they will salute you as a sign of respect, or if you

walk into a classroom full of lower ranking cadets, they will call the room to attention for you.

Respect for rank and respect for person are two different things. Cadets are required to respect

your rank, however, if you abuse your power that is provided by your rank and/or staff position, you will

lose respect for your person from other cadets. Therefore it is essential you use your authority only to

complete your task of taking care of your responsibilities.

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Rank structure is used to determine who falls where in the operation of the corps. It determines

who has more time in operation to hold more responsibility. There is a Chain of Command that follows with

Rank and Staff Positions combined.

It is important to remember that everyone was once an Airman Basic, and it is essential that you

start out as one so you can learn to follow before you lead. Airman Basics, and the junior enlisted, are the

working force of the corps as well, so there is no shame in being the lowest.

What is Staff? The technical definition is “a group of officers assisting an officer in command of an army formation

or administration headquarters.” In our case, a group of officers assisting the Group Commander of the unit

NJ-20004 of an AFJROTC administration that has the goal of improving everyone within the corps.

Staff is literally as simple as it sounds. Staff are the responsible cadets that organize and run the

operations of the corps. These cadets are the behind the scenes people that plan the events and trips. They

get to make decisions for the corps future as a result of their position (and rank).

Staff positions are far and wide ranging from Support Staff (Public Affairs cadets, Personnel

cadets that record cadet functions), to Line Staff (Squadron Commanders and Flight Sergeants). There is a

staff position for everyone’s forte, and every one of the positions is reopened once every year. You compete

against your peers to get the position you want, reinforcing the idea of improving yourself and others.

Staff in our unit is held for one entire calendar year. Some positions require different

qualifications to obtain, while others are on an as needed basis. Regardless, you will need to put in work to

get where your goal is.

Staff and rank go together to make the corps staff positions; with certain staff positions comes

certain ranks. This way of organizing rank (the hierarchy of cadets), and staff positions creates our Chain of

Command, or “COC” for short (Pronounced “see-oh-see”). The COC is the direct line of people in your

command above and below you. For example, in school the student falls under the teacher, the teacher falls

under the principal, the principal under the superintendent and so on. This is the COC for a school, notice

how janitor is not mentioned in that list, that is because your “command” above you (since there is no one

below student) as a student does not involve the janitor. Your only concern is the teachers and the principal.

However, the principal has the janitor below their command because they are responsible for the whole

school, which includes the janitors. Above the principal’s command is the superintendent, who has not only

your school to take care of, but another school too. Notice the other school does not fall under the

principal’s command.

Why do we have this COC? The Chain of Command is used because the Group Commander has

higher responsibility and cannot take questions like “How do I wear my belt correctly in uniform” on a daily

basis. Their duties require a team to complete, hence why we have the staff positions available, and the

Group Commander gives the staff commands that go from the Group Commander all the way down the

chain from your flight Sergeant’s mouth to your ears.

Your direct COC as an Airman Basic is your Flight Sergeant first, any questions, concerns, or

comments from you will go to your Flight Sergeant. Your Flight Commander is next in the line, just above

your Flight Sergeant. Your Squadron NCO is next in line, Squadron Commander next, then Operations

NCO, then Operations Officer, then Vice-Commander, then Group Commander. It’s a direct line from you

to the Group Commander up the chain. However, most questions should and can be answered at the lowest

level of the chain of command.

How do I promote? Promoting in AFJROTC is simple. Complete your assigned tests for the next rank, or position

you are applying for, and get selected over any competition from peers for that staff position. (If not a staff

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position, just pass the test and evaluation) Promotion will happen over time, you cannot become a Cadet

Colonel in one week because you studied hard. Rank must be earned, therefore time in “grade” must be

achieved for you to gain experience, which in return makes you a better leader and citizen. Requirements for

each rank are listed below in the chart.

Cadet Enlisted

Pay Grade

Equivalent

Rank Time in Grade

Before Next

Promotion

Is a Staff

Position

Required

# of

Tests/Evals to

Pass

E-1 C/Airman Basic 4 weeks No 2

E-2 C/Airman 4 weeks No 2

E-3 C/Airman First

Class

6 weeks No 2

E-4 C/Senior

Airman

8 weeks No 3

E-5 C/Staff Sergeant 8 weeks Yes (If you’re

an AS IV, no)

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E-6 C/Technical

Sergeant

8 weeks Yes 4

E-7 C/Master

Sergeant

8 weeks Yes 4

E-8 C/Senior Master

Sergeant

n/a Yes SASI

Determined

E-9 C/Chief Master

Sergeant

n/a Yes Selected Staff

Position

Cadet Officer

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Pay Grade

Equivalent

Rank Time in Grade

Before Next

Promotion

Is a Staff

Position

Required

# of

Tests/Evals to

Pass

O-1 C/2nd

Lieutenant

12 weeks Yes 4

O-2 C/1st

Lieutenant

12 weeks Yes 4

O-3 C/Captain 12 weeks Yes 4

O-4 C/Major n/a Yes 4

O-5 C/Lieutenant

Colonel

n/a Yes SASI

Determined

O-6 C/Colonel n/a Yes Selected Staff

Position

*Review Board for Master Sergeant and above

*Must pass all promotion tests of lower ranks before promoting to higher rank

*Officers must have a 3.0 minimum GPA in order to promote higher (does not disqualify you from passing

lower promotion tests)

*Enlisted must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to promote (does not disqualify you from passing lower

promotion tests)

Types of tests- Physical Drill Test, Written Leadership+Knowledge Test, Oral or Written

Position Test, Cadet Evaluations

Testing Resources- Basic knowledge packets, LE-100 textbook, LE-200 textbook.

Highest Achievable Ranks The SASI may make exceptions to these rules based on unit status*

AS-1 AS-2 AS-3 AS-4

C/Technical Sergeant C/1st Lieutenant C/Major C/Colonel

Note: You may apply for and be in a staff position without passing any promotion tests, however, if you want to

promote while in a staff position, you must pass the promotion tests.

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Promotion Requirements

C/AB None

C/Airman LE-100 Ch.1 Ls. 1-4, Basic Drill Test,

C/A1C LE-100 Ch.1 Ls. 5, Ch.1 Review Test, Basic Drill Test,

C/SrA LE-100 Ch.2 Ls.1-5, Basic Drill Test,

C/SSgt LE-100 Ch.2 Review Test, LE-200 Ch.1 Ls.1-3, Basic Drill Review Test, Position

Test(Unless AS-4)

C/TSgt LE-200 Ch.4 Ls. 1-3, Flight Drill & Ceremony Test, Position Test

C/MSgt LE-100 Ch. Ls. 1-3, LE-200 Ch. 8 Ls. 3, Squadron Drill and Ceremony Test,

Position Test, Review Board

C/SMSgt LE-100 Ch.4 Ls. 1-2, LE-200 Ch.2 Ls. 1-3, Ch.3 Ls. 1-3 Group Drill and

Ceremony Test, Position Test, Review Board

C/CMSgt (Selected Staff Position)(Leadership School Recommended) All Enlisted Courses

Review and O-2 courses.

C/2nd Lt None

C/1st Lt LE-200 Ch.5 Ls. 2, Ch.7 Ls. 1-3, Basic and Flight Drill Review Test, Position

Test, Review Board

C/Capt LE-100 Ch.5 Ls.1-3, LE-200 Ch.8 Ls. 1-2, Squadron Drill Review Test, Position

Test, Review Board

C/Major LE-100 Ch.6 Ls. 1-3. LE-200 Ch.6 Ls. 1-3, Group Drill Review Test, Position

Test, Review Board

C/Lt Col (Selected Staff Position)(Leadership School Recommended)(SASI Determined)

LE-100 Ch.6 Ls. 4-6, LE-200 Ch.5 Ls. 1&3, Review Board, Position Test, Drill

Review

C/Col (Selected Staff Position)(Leadership School Recommended) All Prior Courses

Section 3: Cadet Status

Due to the Salem County Career and Technical High School’s block style of scheduling,

AFJROTC NJ-20004 runs into some particular problems most AFJROTC units would not. Some cadets

of AFJROTC NJ-20004 may be enrolled in an AFJROTC for only one of the two semesters in school

year. Due to this we have different classifications of cadet statuses that cadets may assume: Active,

Reserve or Inactive Status. If and when a cadet is only enrolled in an AFJROTC class for one semester,

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the cadet may choose the status either be Inactive Cadet Status or Reserve Cadet Status for the semester

he/she does not have an AFJROTC.

3.3.a Active Status

An active cadet is a cadet who is currently enrolled in an AFJROTC class (example: having an

AFJROTC class during your second block in your current semester). As an active cadet your duties are

to:

PROPERLY wear the AFJROTC uniform on uniform days, every Thursday, and when

commanded to by SASI and ASI.

Attend the monthly Commander’s Call and Flight meetings.

Participate in AFJROTC events, activities and fundraisers.

As an active cadet there are benefits. As an active cadet you have the benefit of:

Attending AFJROTC trips

Be a member of the Drill team

Be a member of Color Guard

Attend the annual Field Day

Attend special events

3.3.b Reserved Status

A reserved cadet is a cadet that is not currently enrolled in an AFJROTC class (example: having

an AFJROTC class in Semester 1 but not in Semester 2). We encourage ALL cadets to be a reserve cadet.

As a reserve cadet you have the same duties and benefits as an active cadet. As a reserve cadet your duties

are to:

PROPERLY wear the AFJROTC uniform on uniform days, every Thursday, and when

commanded to by SASI and ASI.

Attend the monthly Commander’s Call and Flight meetings.

Participate in AFJROTC events, activities and fundraisers.

As a reserve cadet you have the same benefits as an active cadet. As a reserve cadet you have the

benefit of:

Attending AFJROTC trips

Be a member of the Drill team

Be a member of Color Guard

Attend the annual Field Day

Attend special events

3.3.c Inactive Status

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An inactive cadet is a cadet that is not currently enrolled in an AFJROTC class (example: having

an AFJROTC class in Semester 1 but not in Semester 2). As an inactive cadet you are NOT responsible

for the duties of an Active/Reserved cadet.

** If a reserve cadet fails to complete their duties that come with their status, the cadet’s status

will be changed to inactive status**

3.3.c.a

If you are on cadet staff, or part of any extracurricular activity held by AFJROTC, you MAY

NOT go to “inactive status.” It is required that you do your duties. Failure to do so will result in removal

from your cadet staff position, and a status change to inactive.

As an “inactive status” cadet, you do not receive the benefits of reserve and active status cadets.

(Ex: attending military ball for that semester, going on AFJROTC field trips, being a member of

extracurricular activities within the corps such as drill and kitty hawk, etc…)

Section 4: Cadet Staff

In AFJROTC we encourage and push all cadets to take ownership of this program and utilize it to

their advantage and to gain leadership skills. Cadets may gain more leadership, teamwork and

responsibility if they chose to be in our Cadet Staff. The cadet staff manages everything that keeps

AFJROTC NJ-20004 running perfectly under the supervision of the SASI and ASI.

3.4.a Cadet Oath to Office

I, (state your full name), having been selected to become an officer or noncommissioned

officer in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, do willingly and freely accept

this position of trust. Further, I do declare that:

· I will wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform with pride and at such times and places as

authorized or directed by my Aerospace Science Instructors.

· I will be ever mindful that my uniform represents the finest of traditions, having been

established by dedicated men and women in a free society.

· I will assure that those under my supervision do the same.

· I will support the cadet officers appointed over me.

· I will use good manners and judgment in dealing with others, both in and outside the cadet

corps.

· I will ensure that my personal appearance remains consistent with both AFJROTC and

SCVTS policy.

· I will strive to develop better habits of orderliness, precision, self-reliance, self-discipline,

and above all, Honor.

3.4.c Cadet Staff Position Description

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CADET GROUP COMMANDER (CG/CC)

The accomplishment of the mission and objectives of the cadet corps.

The appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of all cadets.

Ensuring that all cadets have the opportunity to develop leadership commensurate with their

individual skills.

Administering cadet corps activities according to AFJROTC principles and procedures.

Scheduling and conducting group staff meetings on a regular basis.

Coordinate with the SASI/ASI on Cadet issues and activities

Handling Outer/Inter-Corps Relations

CADET VICE GROUP COMMANDER (CG/CV)

Assist Group Commander in decision-making process.

Supporting and ensuring the Group Commander completes all duties/tasks for success and

management of the cadet corps.

Commanding the cadet corps in the absence of the Group Commander.

Assuming any duties as directed by the Group Commander.

Recommending Project Officers to Group Commander

Handling Inter-Corps Relations

CADET SPECIAL ASSISTANT (CG/SA)

Perform duties as assigned by the SASI/ASI.

Provide advice and assistance to the Cadet Group Commander when requested.

Act as a liaison for the SASI/ASI to Cadet Staff meetings.

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CADET SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR (CG/CCC)

Conduct periodic NCO staff meetings for inputs to give to Commander.

Attend Group Staff meetings and prepare meeting room.

Ensure the Cadet First Sergeant carries out his duties.

Act as a liaison for NCOs and enlisted personnel to Cadet Staff meetings.

Encourage Group “Esprit de corps" and ensure total corps participation in Group activities.

Keep the Cadet Group Commander informed about any issues within the enlisted ranks.

CADET FIRST SERGEANT (CG/FS)

Assist the Cadet Senior Enlisted Advisor and Cadet Squadron Commanders in the maintenance

of unit standards of discipline and appearance.

Counsel Cadets who fail to meet AFJROTC standards of conduct and performance, and make

recommendations to the Cadet Squadron Commander.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cadet Squadron Commander.

CADET OPERATIONS OFFICER (CG/DO)

Oversee the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all Cadet co-curricular and

special activities.

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Insure that after-action reports are prepared following Cadet activities and forwarded to the Cadet

Group Commander and SASI/ASI.

Attend Cadet Group Commander Staff meetings; keeping the Cadet Group Commander and staff

informed of current activities and issues.

Conduct Operations staff meetings.

Brief Cadet Flight Commanders regularly to insure that required information is passed to all

Cadets.

CADET LOGISTICS OFFICER (CG/LG)

Ensure that all activities that support the operation of the unit are conducted in accordance with

current directives, policies, and procedures.

Know the basic responsibilities and procedures of each functional area of the unit support.


informed of issues and current support activities.

Conduct Logistics staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cadet Group Commander.

CADET SUPPORT OFFICER (CG/SO)

Ensure that all cadets, the cadets’ information and cadets’ activities are accounted for.

Know the basic responsibilities and procedures of each functional area of the unit support.


informed of issues and current.

Conduct Support staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cadet Group Commander.

CADET DRILL TEAM COMMANDER (CG/DT)

Interview and screen Drill Team candidates.

Provide training and supervision of Drill Team members during all training and drill

performances.

Create competition and demonstration drill routines.

Select and schedule Drill Team members for drill events.

Assist in the planning and coordination of Drill Team events as necessary.

Attend Cadet Group and Operations Staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cadet Operations Officer.

CADET DRILL TEAM CO-COMMANDER (CG/DTC)

Assist Drill Team Commander in decision-making process of the drill team.

Supporting and ensuring the Drill Team Commander completes all duties/tasks for success and


Commanding the drill team in the absence of the Drill Team Commander.

Recommend ideas for the better of the Drill Team.


Assuming any duties as directed by the Drill Team Commander.

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CADET COLOR GUARD-COMMANDER (CG/CG)

Interview and screen Color Guard candidates.

Provide training and supervision of Color Guard members during all training and Color Guard

performances.

Select and schedule Color Guard members for Color Guard events.

Assist in the planning of coordination of Color Guard events as necessary.

Attend Cadet Group and Operation Staff Meetings.

Perform other duties assigned by the cadet Operations Officer.

CADET COLOR GUARD CO COMMANDER (CG/CGC)

Assist Color Guard Commander in decision-making process of the drill team.

Supporting and ensuring the Color Guard Commander completes all duties/tasks for success and


Commanding the drill team in the absence of the Color Guard Commander.

Recommend ideas for the better of Color Guard.


Assuming any duties as directed by the Color Guard Commander.

CADET PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (CG/PA)

Provide photo/video documentation of Cadet activities.

Submit news releases to school and local media relating to Cadet activities.

Maintain a narrative unit history.

Prepare and publish a unit memory book each school year.

Assist the Recruiting officer with graphic support.

Give informational briefings to groups about the AFJROTC program.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Cadet Logistics Officer.

CADET SQUADRON COMMANDERS (CG/SC)

Maintain the appearance, discipline, efficiency, and conduct of the squadron.

Keep squadron members informed of Cadet Corps activities and issues.

Organize squadron events and maintain squadron comradery.

Perform an evaluation of each flight commander in their Squadron to be kept on record and

approved by superiors.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Operations Staff meetings.

CADET FLIGHT COMMANDERS (CG/FC)

Maintain the appearance, discipline, efficiency, and conduct of the flight.

Keep flight members informed of Cadet Corps activities and issues through daily briefings.

Solicit volunteers for AFJROTC activities and projects.

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Counsel volunteers for AFJROTC activities and projects.

Perform an evaluation of each individual Cadet in their flight to be kept on record and approved

by superiors.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Operations Staff meetings.

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CADET PERSONNEL OFFICER (CG/DP)

Establish and maintain individual Cadet Personnel records.

Maintain the unit organizational chart.

Publish a Cadet directory.

Complete and distribute Cadet ID Cards, course completion certificates, etc.

Maintain unit records for awards and decorations, promotions, staff assignments, activity

participation, training, course completion, etc.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics Staff Meetings.

CADET SUPPLY OFFICER (CG/RM)

Maintain an inventory of on-hand unit equipment and supplies.

Assist the ASI in the inventory, issue, and maintenance of Cadet Uniforms.

Act as point-of-contact for Cadets needing initial issue or replacement uniform items.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics Meetings.


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CADET FINANCE OFFICER (CG/FO)

Control all cadet financial transactions.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.

Maintain the unit checking account register, and reconcile it to monthly bank statements.

Write Checks payable from unit funds for the SASI’s signature.

Assist in planning of all unit fundraisers.

Present audit reports to the Cadet Group Commander and Staff.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics Staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned by Cadet Logistics Officer.

CADET ATHLETICS OFFICER (CG/AO)

Create the criteria for and administer the Cadet athletic program.

Select and train athletic assistants from each Element.

Lead Cadets in warm-up, calisthenics, and team sports during the weekly physical training day.

Supervise any extra-curricular unit athletic program created.

Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics Staff meetings.


CADET NCIOCs (CG/NCIOC)

Assist the officer that you are under command at all their duties.

Complete all task assisted.

When the officer is absent, fill the position and the duties of the officer.

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Attend Cadet Group and Cadet Logistics/Cadet Support/Cadet Operations Staff meetings.

3.4.c Chain of Command/Organizational Chart (Example only: For actual NJ-20004

organizational chart, see separate ATTACHMENT 3)

Though not listed on the flow chart, Drill Commander and Squadron Commander are of the same

Authority, one does not have command over the other. (Unless drill commander is not commanding drill,

their respective squadron commander would have authority) Color Guard Commander falls under drill.

Squadron commander is not listed on the flow chart. It would fall in between Flight Commander and

Operations Officer.

First Sergeant is a Squadron Position, both Squadrons will have a First Sergeant.

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3.4.d Relived Cadet Staff

Following relinquishment of cadet staff positions, cadets that have completed their respective

tours and are relieved in good standing will retain their most current cadet rank for the remainder of the

school year. (Relieved staff members returning to the corps the following school year will surrender their

staff rank and will assume the rank of cadet SSgt or the rank commensurate with their next position

held.) Cadets relieved of their staff positions for cause, by either the SASI, ASI or cadet commander

will surrender their current rank and will be assigned new rank as determined by the SASI.

Chapter 4: Cadet Conduct

Section 1: Importance of Cadet Standards

Importance of Standards: The nature of the JROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within

the school and community, requires its members to adhere to higher standards than might normally be

found among the student population.

Cadets are to follow the cadet uniform wear policy to its fullest extent. Cadets that fail to follow

the uniform wear policy will not be considered for earning ribbon awards. Cadets that fail to follow the

uniform wear policy will also not be considered for promotion, or movement to a higher status within the

corps.

Section 2: Military Bearing and Behavior

By volunteering for the Air Force Junior ROTC, you have taken the first steps toward becoming a

leader. Individuals become leaders by exhibiting qualities of intelligence, good judgment, responsibility,

and initiative. They inspire others to follow them by setting examples of confidence and maturity. In order

to realize your highest potential, you must maintain high standards of self discipline, integrity, respect and

appearance. As an AFJROTC Cadet, your bearing and behavior will be under close and constant

observation by your friends, teachers, parents, and community at large. They will expect a higher standard

of you, in or out of uniform. The reputation and success of NJ-20004 will depend to a great extent on your

individual behavior. We have great faith in your ability to meet the challenge. You should exhibit

common courtesy and respect for others at all times. A type of respect that is integral to military

organizations is respect for authority. To be a good leader, you must also be a good follower. You must

show respect in your interactions with Cadets who outrank you. When in uniform, you should address

other Cadets by their rank, and address Cadet Officers as “sir” or “Ma’am” at all times.

Section 3: Cadet Honor Code

The Cadet Honor Code is the basis of our unit. It is the same code used by Cadets at the United

States Air Force Academy.

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“I WILL NOT LIE, STEAL, OR CHEAT, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO”

These simple words bind us together as a unit. If you cannot be trusted by your instructors,

teachers, and fellow Cadets, how can you ever be an effective leader? Your reputation, your honor, your

word; these are precious commodities that you should guard zealously with complete integrity in word

and deed. The Cadet Honor Code is meant to transcend AFJROTC training. Make it your own personal

code of ethics, and it can sustain you for the rest of your life.

Section 4: Unsatisfactory Behavior

Cadets who display unsatisfactory conduct, appearance or attitude will be counseled to afford

them the opportunity to correct their deficiencies. Continued infractions can result in the issuance of a

Letter of Reprimand, or the convening of a Cadet Board to consider more drastic action such as reduction

in rank or dismissal from the program.

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, fighting, disparaging remarks, insubordination, disrespect, verbal

threats, and physical attack. Such behavior could result in the Cadet’s removal

from the Cadet Staff or the AFJROTC Program.

● Hazing is strictly forbidden! It 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.

● Requiring your fellow subordinate Cadet 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 while

under the supervision of the SASI or ASI.

● Harassment, such as improper or abusive language, and coercion of lower class

Cadets for personal gain, is strictly forbidden. Misuse of Cadet Authority will not

be condoned or tolerated.

● Vulgar conduct and language are not acceptable. For such conduct, all cadets risk

undermining their effectiveness as leaders.

“You are citizens of character dedicated towards serving your nation and community!”

Section 5: Prohibition on Physical Discipline and Hazing

Any form of hazing, whether verbal or physical, will not be tolerated within any AFJROTC unit

or activity. In addition, requiring cadets, individually or as a group, to perform any physical action as a

reprimand, punishment, or for failure to perform will also not be tolerated. Cadets will not condone or

encourage any type of hazing or initiation rituals.

Examples of prohibited physical activities include, but are not limited to:

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push- ups, running laps, or any inappropriate physical contact such as shoving, pulling or

grabbing

Any form of verbal abuse, teasing, public rebuke or any attempt to otherwise humiliate a

cadet is prohibited.

This prohibition is applicable to all AFJROTC unit activities, and includes instructors,

cadets and any personnel involved with or participating in an AFJROTC unit or activity.

Unauthorized Clubs. No unit may encourage, facilitate, or otherwise condone secret

societies or private clubs as part of the AFJROTC program.

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Chapter 5: AFJROTC Uniform

Section 1: Uniform Policy

The Air Force Junior ROTC uniform is, with the exception of the insignia, the same as

that worn by active duty USAF personnel. It is distinctive dress of a proud organization and an

honorable profession. When you wear it, you will be representing the United States Air Force.

Cadets are to not wear earphones, or have any loose cords hanging off the uniform. This is

unprofessional looking, and an insult to the airmen past and present who serve in the uniform.

The uniform will be provided to you free-of-charge. Your responsibility is to keep it clean and in

good repair, and to wear it properly and proudly. It is mandatory to wear it every Thursday (our

designated uniform day), during military ceremonies and functions, and during AFJROTC class

trips. On uniform day you are expected to wear the uniform for the entire school day. If another

SCVTS class requires a special uniform or protective wear, you are authorized to wear protective

garb over your uniform or change out of your uniform for that class to prevent spoiling or

damage, however you must change back into it after that class. You are also authorized to wear

your uniform during any other day of the school week, but Thursdays are MANDATORY!

5.1.a Uniform Accountability

With the exception of the socks, shoes, undershirt, and flight cap, all of your uniform

items are loaned to you by the United States Air Force. These items remain government

property, and will be returned at the end of the school year. Any Ribbons or badges you have

earned should be removed from the uniform and held for wear the following year.

You will be required to sign a receipt for those items issued to you, and you become

monetarily responsible for them at that point. If you lose or willfully or negligently damage or

destroy an item, you will be required to pay for it. The cost for each item will be the cost in

effect at the time your account is cleared. Failure to return a professionally dry-cleaned,

laundered uniform will result in a withholding of your grades and/or diploma.

You will be issued a clean uniform when you open your supply account. You are

expected to return it in the same condition. Any item that becomes worn or damaged through

normal use, will be replaced without charge.

Here are some tips to keep your uniform in good shape and secure:

Label the inside of all clothing items with your name on a piece of masking tape. Do not

write directly onto the uniform with ink or marker!

Do not leave your uniform crammed into a locker, especially an unlocked one.

Do not leave your uniform unattended in other places at school.

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Take precautions to protect your uniform when involved in other classes or lab activities

that could spoil or damage the uniform.

The only uniform items that can be washed are the shirt, t-shirt and socks. All other items

(jacket, skirt, pants, tie/neck tab), must be dry cleaned when necessary.

Do not lend any uniform items or insignia to others.

Do not “horseplay” in uniform or wear your uniform at home as normal clothing.

At home, keep your uniform on a hanger, preferably with a cover. This will minimize dry

cleaning/pressing expenses.

Get in the habit of checking over your uniform a day or two prior to uniform day. This

will give you a chance to discover any discrepancies in time to correct them for uniform

day.

The uniform is your responsibility, not your parent’s. “My mom forgot to get it out of the

cleaners” is not an acceptable excuse!

5.1.b Do’s and Don’ts in Uniform

Cadets will wear the uniform as prescribed by AFJROTCI 36-2001.

Do not mix uniform items with civilian clothing.

The uniform should only be worn while attending SCVTS and other AFJROTC activities

as specified. Do not wear at home as normal clothing.

Cadet will NOT wear the uniform while participating in public protests or

demonstrations, or while engaging in any other inappropriate activity. To do so would

imply Air Force support for such activity.

Articles such as pens/pencils, combs, handkerchiefs, watch chains, etc., will not be worn

or carried exposed on the uniform. Book bags may be carried or worn while in uniform,

provided they carry no offensive or inappropriate graphics. Personal portable electronics,

such as iPods or tablets, will not be worn or used while in uniform.

During cold or inclement weather, it is permissible to wear a civilian coat or raincoat over

your uniform until entering school. You can also submit a request to the Cadet Supply

Officer for appropriate cold weather uniform items if available.

In AFJROTC class, cadets are authorized to remove their uniform jacket after uniform

inspections are completed when directed by the instructor. Cadets must wear the jacket

when changing classes, but are permitted to remove it once in class with permission from

the teacher. Ties will NOT be loosened.

Conservative sunglasses may be worn with the uniform, but not in military formation or

indoors.

The flight cap will be worn whenever outdoors and not under cover. (Unless operating in

a designated no hat area)

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Section 2: Uniform Guidelines

Proper Wear of the Flight Cap: For males, cap is worn squarely on the head, with the front crease directly

above the nose, and the bottom edge of the cap positioned two finger widths above the bridge of the nose.

Hair may NOT protrude from the front of the cap. For females, same positioning, except cap may be tilted

slightly to the right, and hair may protrude from the front.

Proper Fit of the Service Jacket: With your arms hanging naturally, the jacket sleeve should fall between

the wrist bone and approximately two inches above the knuckles. When buttoned, the jacket should not be

tight around the body.

Proper Fit of the Trousers: The bottom of the trousers should rest on the front of the shoes, with a slight

break in the crease. The back of the trouser leg should extend 7/8 inch longer than the front. The waist

should fit so that when you buckle your belt the front of the trousers presents a flat, trim appearance.

Proper Fit of the Belt: The belt should fit snugly without bunching the fabric. The metal belt tip should

just protrude beyond, but not touch, the metal of the belt buckle. When you wear the belt for the first time,

adjust it so that about 3 inches goes beyond the back of the buckle. After you have worn it several times,

cut the excess beyond the back of the buckle off about 1 inch beyond the clamp.

Shoes: Should be worn with laces tied and tucked into the shoe so they are not visible.

Socks: Should be black dress socks that reach mid shin.

Undershirt: Should be v-neck T-shirt worn like a regular t-shirt.

5.2.a Drill Team, Color Guard, and Exhibition Uniforms - these uniforms WILL NOT be

worn on regular uniform days. It is important that AFJROTC cadets properly represent the Air

Force during events and competitions. All drill team, color guard and exhibition uniforms must

be a distinctive Air Force dress uniform. This means 1) a combination of the normal Air Force

blue pants/skirts, light blue shirt, blue service dress coat, or light weight blue jacket or, 2) the

Airman Battle Uniform (ABU). Blue pants may be modified to have a ¾ inch stripe (braid) on

the outside length of the pants, silver, dark blue, or black only. Service Dress Jacket may be

modified to have a ½-inch braid, silver, dark blue, or black only sewn 3 inches from bottom of

sleeve.

Wear of Color Guard and Saber harnesses, i.e., Sam Brown belt with shoulder strap is

authorized only when performing color guards or commanding during a drill segment. Harness

and color guard web/parade belts may be black, dark blue, white and black/white clarino (high

gloss). USAF Honor Guard Ceremonial Belt (Hap Arnold insignia may also be worn). Harness

and web/parade/ceremonial belts must be removed when not performing a color guard or a

segment of drill and cannot be worn during awards ceremonies.

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Units may wear the USAF Honor Guard Ceremonial Belt, with the Hap Arnold Wings

during color guard performances only.

Service Caps (wheel and bucket hats) may be worn. Females are authorized to wear the

male Service Cap. Silver braid headband straps may only be worn on the Service Cap while the

cadet is performing in a color guard or drill team competition ONLY. Cadets will wear the black

headband strap during regular uniform days. Service Caps (wheel and bucket hats) will be a solid

color and free of any embroidery. No waiver will be granted to change the color or authorize the

use of embroidery on the Service Cap. Service Cap insignia. Cadet officers may wear the highly

polished/chrome Hap Arnold Wings or the large highly polished/chrome Cadet Officer insignia

on the Service Cap (wheel and bucket hats). Enlisted cadets may only wear the highly

polished/chrome Hap Arnold Wings. No embroidery is allowed on the service caps. (ie: thunder

and lightning)

Ascots. Solid color ascots may be worn (units may embroider a logo/team name/mascot

or place a unit patch on the ascot), colors may be locally-determined, but must be one solid color,

conservative, and in good taste, and defined in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operations Instruction.

Ascots will not be worn on regular uniform days.

Gloves may be worn. Colors may be solid but, no more than two colors. Colors will be

locally-determined, but must be conservative and in good taste, and defined in the Cadet Guide

or Unit Operations Instruction. Gloves will not be worn on regular uniform days.

Shoulder cord. One “infantry” style shoulder cord may be worn. Cords will be worn on

the left shoulder, grounded to the shoulder seam, with no metal tips, and no wider than 1-inch.

Colors are locally-determined (does not have to be a solid color, may be multi-color), must be

conservative, in good taste, and defined in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operations Instruction.

Shoulder cord may be worn on regular uniform days.

Belts for trousers must be blue in color only. No waiver will be granted for wear of any

other color.

Airman Battle Uniform (ABU)

ABUs may be worn as Drill Team, Color Guard, and Exhibition Uniform. Berets, shoulder

cords, ascots and gloves will not be worn with the ABU uniform, waivers will not be authorized.

Cadets may wear a Unit T-Shirt with the ABU uniform. The Unit T-Shirt will be standardized

and a solid color. Unit T-Shirt may be worn without ABU Blouse during any Cadet Leadership

Course (CLC), Raiders Team or Sports/Fitness Competition.

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ABUs will be worn only with the garrison ABU cap and sage green boots. ABU pants must

always be properly bloused over the sage green boots. NO berets, shoulder cords, ascots and

gloves will be worn with the ABU uniform.

Semi-Formal Dress Uniform.

Semi-formal dress uniform is worn for social functions of a semi-formal or official nature as

prescribed by the SASI. When in semi-formal dress, saluting is not required. Semi-formal dress

uniform is to be worn only during special events as determined by the SASI and not during

regular weekly uniform days.

The semi-formal dress uniform coat is the service dress uniform coat without a name tag

or headgear.

Medals. Cadets may wear medals with the semi-formal uniform at events such as dining

ins/outs, military ball, awards ceremonies, picture day or other formal events as specified by the

SASI. Large medals will be worn on the semi-formal uniform coat ½ inch below the top of the

welt of the pocket, centered on the pocket. Additionally, AFJROTC ribbons may be worn on the

semi-formal uniform, however, if medals are worn, ribbons will not be worn (no mixing).

Shirt. Cadets may wear either the blue or white Long-Sleeve Shirt. The blue or white

long-sleeve shirt will be plain, knit or woven, commercial type with a short or medium point

collar, with button or French cuffs. Shirts will be tucked into the trousers. Female cadets may

wear a white long-sleeved blouse similar in style to the men’s white long-sleeve shirt.

Tie/Tab. Either a blue polyester or silk, herringbone twill tie/tab or may be worn with

either the blue or white long-sleeved shirt. Men may wear a plain black or dark blue bow tie

with the long-sleeve white shirt, with the semi-formal dress uniform only.

Trousers or skirts. The semi-formal dress uniform trousers or skirt are the same as the

service dress uniform trousers or skirt. No stripes (braiding) on the outside length of the

trousers is authorized for wear on the semi-formal dress uniform.

Belt and Buckle. The semi-formal dress uniform belt and buckle are the same as the

service dress belt and buckle.

Headgear. Cadets will not wear headgear with the semi-formal dress uniform.

Physical Training Gear (PTG) and Physical Fitness Training (PFT) gear

Physical Training Gear (PTG). PTG refers to the Air Force Physical Training Uniform

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Units may locally design and purchase Physical Fitness Training (PFT) gear that is customized

for esprit-de-corps within a unit (usually school colors). Air Force PTG may not be mixed with

local purchased PFT gear within a unit.

Short-sleeved PTG/PFT shirt. The short-sleeve shirt will be tucked into shorts at all

times. Do not remove or cut sleeves. PTG undershirts, short and long-sleeved form fitting

undershirts, (i.e. Spandex, Lycra™ or elastic material) may be worn and visible under the short-

sleeved PTG shirt. Undershirt must be tucked in. There is no color restriction on the form fitting

undershirt; undershirt may have visible small trademark logo.

Shorts. The PTG/PFT shorts waistband will rest at or within two inches of the natural

waistline. The lining in the PTG shorts may be removed.

Footwear. Cadets must wear appropriate footwear while engaging in physical fitness

activities.

Headgear. The SASI may authorize wear of an optional solid color, that is conservative

and in good taste, baseball/sport cap with the PTG/PFT uniform. If authorized, caps are to be

worn outdoors only and cadet officer rank will be worn. Enlisted cadets will not have any rank

on their headgear.

Bandanas and other similar head-scarves/headgear are not authorized.

5.2.b Cadet Uniform Diagrams

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5.2.c Dress and Appearance Standards

The dress and appearance standards for Cadets are prescribed in AFI 36-2903, and are

summarized here for your convenience:

Grooming Standards-Males:

Men’s Hair. Keep your hair clean, neat, and trimmed. It must not contain large amounts

of grooming aids such as greasy creams, oils, and sprays that remain visible in the hair. Men’s

Hair will be tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without

headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the member's

hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point

without eccentric directional flow, twists or spiking. A block-cut is permitted with tapered

appearance. Hair will not exceed 1¼ inch in bulk, regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural

termination point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck to touch the

collar. Hair will not touch the ears or protrude under the front band of headgear. Cleanly shaven

heads, military high-and-tight or flat-top cuts are authorized. Prohibited examples (not all

inclusive) are Mohawk, mullet, cornrows, dreadlocks or etched design. Men are not authorized

hair extensions.

Sideburns. If worn, sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), and will not

extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end in a cleanshaven

horizontal line. See Figure 3-1, orifice of the ear opening is at reference point A.

Mustaches. Male cadets may have mustaches; however they will be conservative

(moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and will not extend

downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn

upward from both corners of the mouth. See Figure 3-1, reference points B, C, and D.

Beards. Beards are not authorized unless for medical reasons, when authorized by a

SASI on the advice of a medical official. SASI will submit waiver request in WINGS for review

by HQ AFJROTC Waiver Review board. Members will keep all facial hair trimmed not to

exceed ¼ inch in length. Individuals granted a shaving waiver will not shave or trim any facial

hair in such a manner as to give a sculptured appearance.

Fingernails. Male cadets are not authorized to wear nail polish.

Earrings. Male cadets in uniform may not wear earrings or any other type of facial

piercings.

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Grooming Standards-Female:

Hair-Female. Figure 3.2. There is no minimum hair length, to a maximum bulk of 3 ½

inches from scalp and allows proper wear of headgear. Hair will end above the bottom edge of

collar and will not extend below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground, both front to back

and side to side. Bangs, or sideswiped hair will not touch either eyebrow, to include an invisible

line drawn across eyebrows and parallel to the ground. See Figure 3.4. When in doubt, assess

correct length of hair with Cadet standing in the position of attention. Exception: While wearing

the Physical Training Uniform (PTU), long hair will be secured but may have loose ends and

may extend below the bottom edge of the collar.

Hair color, highlights, lowlights, and frosting will not be faddish or extreme and will be

natural looking hair color, similar to the individual’s hair color (e.g. black, brunette, blond,

natural red, and grey).

Hair accessories. If worn, black hair accessories (e.g., fabric scrunchies, hairpins, combs,

clips, headbands, elastic bands, barrettes, etc.) are authorized regardless of hair color.

Headbands or fabric scrunchies will not exceed one-inch in width. Ornaments are not authorized

(i.e., ribbons, beads, jeweled pins). See Figure 3.4 (photo of scrunchie)

Locs, braids, twists, micro-braids, french braids, dutch braids and cornrows are

authorized. Locs are defined as portions of hair that have been intentionally or unintentionally

fused together to form a loc or locs. A braid or twist is two or more portions of interwoven hair.

If adding additional hair, it must be a natural-looking color, similar to the individual's hair color.

It must be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and

not present a faddish appearance. Hair must not exceed bulk and length standards and must not

extend below the bottom of the collar (see figure 3.2). Headgear must fit properly.

All locs braids/twists, when worn will be of uniform dimension, no wider than one inch,

with natural spacing between the locs, braids/twists and must be tightly interwoven to present a

neat, professional and well-groomed appearance. When worn, multiple locs/braids shall be of

uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. ¼ inches), show no more than ¼ inch of scalp

between the braids and must be tightly fused/interwoven to present a neat, professional

appearance. A loc, braid/twist must continue to the end of the hair without design and following

the contour of the head, and may be worn loose or in a secured style within hair standards in

paragraph 7.9.3 above. Exception: Micro-braids or twists are not required to continue to the end

of the hair.

Unauthorized: Mohawk, mullet or etched design. See Figure 3.5 (photos of unauthorized

female hair styles)

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Fingernails. Fingernail polish, if worn by female cadets, will be a single color that does

not distinctly contrast with the female cadet’s complexion, detract from the uniform, or be

extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors included, but are not limited to, purple, gold,

blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescent colors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply

two-tone or multi-tone colors. However, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails

must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well

groomed.

Skirts. The length of your skirt may not vary beyond the top and bottom of the kneecap.

Your skirt will fit smoothly, hang naturally, and must not be excessively tight. You must wear

hosiery with the skirt. Choose a sheer nylon in a neutral dark brown, black, off-black, or dark

blue shade that complements the uniform and your skin tone.

Earrings. Female cadets may wear small round or square white diamond, gold, white

pearl, or silver earrings. If member has multiple holes, only one set of earrings are authorized to

be worn in uniform and will be worn in the lower earlobes. Earrings will match and fit tightly

without extending below the earlobe unless the piece extending is the connecting band on clip

earrings.

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Example of Authorized Scrunchie

Unauthorized Female Hairstyles

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If a question arises regarding personal appearance, grooming or uniform wear that is not covered

by the guidance, the requirements of AFI 36-2903 will apply. The SASI/ASI reserves the right to

interpret questionable issues and their decision is FINAL!.

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5.2.d Rank, Insignia, Badges and Patches

The authorized AFJROTC insignia and badges are shown. These are issue items that will be

furnished to Cadets who qualify for them.

Name tags are authorized but not required. If name tags are issued, they will be worn by all

Cadets.

Wear of the AFJROTC shoulder patch is mandatory on the service jacket and the short and long-

sleeved blue shirts. It will be worn on the left shoulder. The NJ-20004 unit patch, if issued, will

be worn as well on the right shoulder of the Service Jacket, the short and long-sleeved blue

shirts, and the flight jacket. Shoulder patches will be sewn 1 inch below the shoulder seam and

centered.

The criteria for wearing badges can be found in the applicable policy guidance for each badge.

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5.2.c.1 Insignia and Badges Diagrams

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Section 3: Ribbons and Medals

The AFJROTC-authorized Ribbons are shown in AFJROTC VA 36-4, Ribbons are a

visible record of a cadet’s accomplishments and awards. They are positioned on the uniform as

depicted in 4-2-1. There is a set of order or precedence in which Ribbons are worn, with the

highest precedence Ribbon positioned uppermost and to the left as viewed. The Ribbon chart

depicts the proper order of precedence.

Additional awards of a particular Ribbon will be indicated by the addition of bronze oak

leaf clusters, up to a maximum of four. The bronze devices will be replaced by a silver oak leaf

cluster after the fifth award.

AFJROTC Cadets are authorized to wear Ribbons earned while enrolled in other

service’s JROTC programs, prior service awards (limited), and certain Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

Ribbons can be worn. AFJROTC, then cap ribbons are worn before those of other services, with

the exception of valor awards, which always take precedence.

MEDALS:

- Medals are not to be worn with ribbons at the same time EVER.

- Medals are to be worn during special events only. (ie: Military ball, Honor Guard, etc..

any events specified by SASI qualify)

- Only medals specified in this guide may be worn

Description and criteria for awards are as follows

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5.3.a Ribbon Chart

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5.3.b Description/Qualifications for Ribbons

SPECIAL AWARDS

AWARD CADET REQUIREMENTS ELEMENT(s)

(Eligibility)

Valor Award (Gold)

(All Cadets) Recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a

cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

*Medal, Ribbon, Certificate*

Valor Award (Silver)

(All Cadets) Awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk‐of‐life

requirements of the Gold Valor


Cadet Humanitarian Award

(All Cadets) It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary

event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship

on their fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day‐to‐day service in the community.

*Ribbon, Certificate*

Siler Star Community Service with Excellence Award

(All Cadets) The Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award will be an honor that emphasizes

the value of community service, and establishes a greater sense of pride within the corps. The award will

be given to cadets in the Top 5% of units (approximately 45 units) who have the highest "per cadet

average” community service hours. Instructors at the Top 5% units will determine which of their cadets

have contributed to the unit earning the new award.


Community Service with Excellence Award

(All Cadets) Recognizes 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.


NATIONAL AWARDS

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AWARD CADET REQUIREMENTS ELEMENT(S)

(Eligibility)

Air Force Association Award (AS‐III)

Top 1% of the cadets in a unit in the following areas, academics, leadership, and professionalism.

Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).

Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).

Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence. Courteous

demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).

*Medal, Ribbon*

Daedalian Award (All Cadets)

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the

nation.

Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.

Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.

Rank in the top 20% of their school class.

*Medal, Ribbon*

American Legion Scholastic Award (AS‐III or IV)

Rank in the top 10% of the high school class.

Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.

Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Actively participate in student activities

*Medal, Ribbon*

American Legion General Military Excellence Award (AS‐III or IV)

Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class.

Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

*Medal, Ribbon*

American Veterans Award

(All Cadets).

A positive attitude toward AFJROTC programs and service in the Air Force.

Personal appearance (wearing of the uniform, posture, and grooming, but not physical

characteristics per se).

Personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self‐confidence).

Officer potential (capacity for responsibility, adaptability, and maintenance of high personal

standards).

Obtained a grade of “A” in their AS class.

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Be in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection and at the time of

presentation.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Reserve Officers Association Award (AS‐IV)

Be in the top 10% in the AFJROTC program.

Be in the top 25% in academic grades.

Be recognized for having contributed the most to advancing the objectives of the AFJROTC

program, which include outstanding dedication to citizenship, knowledge of civic responsibility,

military orientation, self-discipline and a sound work ethic.


Military Order of World Wars Award (AS‐I, II, III).

Committed to continue the aerospace science program the following school year.

Outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit.


Military Officers Association Award (AS-III)

Be a member of the junior class.

Be in good academic standing.

Be of high moral character.

Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country.

Show exceptional potential for military leadership.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Veterans of Foreign Wars Award (AS‐III or IV)

Positive attitude toward the AFJROTC program

Must be enrolled as a 10th-12th grade AFJROTC student

Must maintain a “B” average in AFJROTC curriculum and a “C” average in all remaining

subjects with no failing grades in the previous semester

Active in at least one other student extracurricular activity (music, athletics, government, etc.)

Not a previous recipient of this award.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Military Order of the Purple Heart Award (AS-I, II, III),

Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country.

Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps.

Be active in school and community affairs.

Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous ‐semester.

Not have been a previous recipient of this award.


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Air Force Sergeant Association Award (AS‐III or IV)

Be in the top 10% of the AFJROTC class.

Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated AFJROTC Cadet Award (AS‐I, II, III)

(2 cadets)

Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.

Be in good academic standing.

Actively participate in cadet corps activities.

Participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs.


The Retired Enlisted Association Award

(Any Enlisted Cadets)

Outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school year.


The Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award (All Cadets)

Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming)

Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment and self-confidence

Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience and respect for customs)

Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity and adaptability to change)

Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions

Shows the potential and desire to pursue a military career

Rank in the top 5% in his/her AS class with a grade average of A or numerical equivalent

Rank in the top 15 % of his/her academic class

Demonstrates a positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school)


Air Commando Association Award

Complete a one page essay based on a historical AF Special Operations Mission possessing the thirteen

critical attributes of success: integrity, self‐motivation, intelligence, self‐discipline, perseverance,

adaptability, maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership, skilled, physical fitness and family strength.


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AFJROTC AWARDS

AWARD CADET REQUIREMENT: ELEMENT(S)

(Eligibility) (Frequency)

Distinguished Unit With Merit Award

Unit receives a HQ AFJROTC evaluation with an overall rating of Exceeds Standards

The unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA.

*Ribbon*

Distinguished Unit Award

Unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA

*Ribbon*

Outstanding Organization Award

Unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OOA

*Ribbon*

Outstanding Flight Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded each academic term to members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined by the SASI.

(Each Semester)

*Ribbon*

Top Performer Award

(All Cadets).

Top 2% of cadets.

Consideration given to those not previously recognized

Leadership and Job Performance in key areas:

Primary Duty, especially in preparing for annual assessment

Involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities

Good academic standing in all courses

Significant self‐improvement

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Community involvement

Presented Only During Evaluation Year by Regional Director

*Certificate, Ribbon*

The Outstanding Cadet Ribbon

(One Cadet each AS I‐ IV)

Have high moral character,

Demonstrate positive personal attributes

Display outstanding military potential,

Attain academic and military excellence.

(Annual‐2nd Semester)

*Ribbon*

Leadership Ribbon

(All Cadets).

Outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training

activities.

Consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.


*Ribbon*

Achievement Ribbon

(All Cadets, Limit 1/year))

Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI.

(Each semester, as required)

*Ribbon*

Superior Performance Ribbon.

(All Cadets)

Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion to no more than 10% of the corps for outstanding achievement

or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the Ribbon for a single or

sustained performance of a superior nature. Ensure award is presented in recognition of achievements and

services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to achievements and

accomplishments of other cadets. (Annual‐2nd Semester)

*Ribbon*

Academic Ribbon

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(All Cadets)

Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at least “B”

for one academic term, in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC. (Each Semester)

*Ribbon*

Cadet Leadership Course Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days in duration. For

each additional CLC completion an additional bronze star will be awarded. (Annual‐1st Semester)

*Ribbon*

Special Teams Competition

(All Cadets)

Awarded to team members for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Air Force or Joint Service Competition to

include Drill Teams, Color Guard Teams, Marksmanship Rifle Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl

Teams, CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers etc. (Each Semester, as required)

*Ribbon*

Joint/All-Service National Competition Award

(All Cadets)

Awarded to team members who competed at a Joint/All Service national-level competition to include

Drill Teams, Color Guard Teams, Marksmanship Rifle Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams,

CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers etc.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Air Force Nationals Competition Award

(All Cadets)

Awarded to team members who competed at an Air Force only national-level competition to include Drill

Teams, Color Guard Teams, Marksmanship Rifle Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams,

CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers etc.

*Medal, Ribbon*

Orienteering Ribbon

(All Cadets)

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Awarded to team members for completing unit specific Orienteering Program as part of unit curriculum.

(Each Semester, as required)

*Ribbon*

Leadership Development Requirement Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for leadership in AFJROTC Leadership Development Requirement

activities (such as but not limited to PT team commander, orienteering team commander, drill team

commander, color guard team commander, dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). (Each

Semester, as required)

Must be a member of a Leadership Development Requirement activity and must have a leadership role in

that activity.

*Ribbon*

Drill Team Ribbon

(All Cadets)

(Awarded every SY of qualifying performance)

Must have membership on team for full SY

Must have attended 50% or more of scheduled practices

Must have attended at least 3 competitions, or 3 events on the drill performance team. (Ex: Being

in the drill detail at a parade, a joint event with APT also counts as long as a performance)

In order to apply and keep membership Must have 90% or higher on uniform inspections

Must have good conduct

Must have passing grades in all classes (C or above)

(Annual-2nd semester)

*Ribbon*

Color Guard Ribbon

(All Cadets)

(Awarded every SY of qualifying membership, initial award may be awarded during the end of first

semester, further awards are on the SY basis)

Must have membership on team for full SY

Must have attended 50% or more of scheduled practices

Must have attended 5 or more events on the performance team(Ex: Marching at a parade, a joint

event with APT also counts as long as a performance of some kind is held)

In order to apply and keep membership Must have 90% or higher on uniform inspections

Must have good conduct

Must have passing grades in all classes

Saber Team Ribbon

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(All Cadets)

Must perform in at least 3 Saber Team performances

Must know Saber Manual of Arms (Tested by Senior cadets)

*Ribbon*

Marksmanship Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Cadets must be on the marksmanship team for an entire year/season to be eligible to qualify and must

have competed in at least 1 marksmanship competition event (cumulative). (Annual‐2nd Semester)

*Ribbon*

Good Conduct Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Cadets must not have received a referral (this includes no ISS/OSS) and not missed more than 5 days of

school (unexcused absences) for an entire school year to be eligible to qualify for this award.

No expulsions, suspensions, referrals, Letters of Reprimand, Letters of Counseling, or adverse reports

from any teacher or member of the administration.

No adverse reports from chain of command at or after AFJROTC events (Verified by SASI and ASI)


*Ribbon*

Service Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded 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. (NOTE: Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Teams or Color Guard Teams alone does not

qualify for the Service Ribbon (see above criteria for these other ribbons) unless community service hours

are also awarded. (Awarded each semester, or on the spot by SASI)

*Ribbon*

Health & Wellness

(All Cadets)

Must pass National level fitness test at a minimum

Must have an “A” on all PT days

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Awarded for participation in the unit health and wellness physical fitness program. All cadets who

participate in the unit’s wellness program MAY receive the Health and Wellness Ribbon. Subsequent

yearly award of the Health and Wellness Ribbon will be denoted by the addition of a Bronze Oak Leaf

cluster to the ribbon for each additional year of award.

Cadets who score in the Physical Fitness Test’s

75-84% will receive a Bronze Star device;

85-95% will receive a Silver Star device

96-100% will receive a Gold Star device.

These cadets, if already wearing the ribbon with oak leaf cluster(s), will receive and wear an additional

Health and Wellness Ribbon with the highest-level Star Device(s) affixed. Duplicate awards of the

Bronze, Silver or Gold percentile will be denoted by the addition of another star on this ribbon. Should a

cadet subsequently score in a higher percentile, only the star representing the higher percentile will be

worn. In no case will a cadet mix different color stars, or star(s) and oak leaf cluster(s) on the same

ribbon.


*Ribbon*

Recruiting Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Enroll at least 2 new cadets. (Non-prior status in JROTC)

The new recruit must stay for at least 1 entire semester before award is given

The recruit must enroll before 1 month into the semester is achieved

The recruitment form must be filled out prior to enrollment, and the form must be present when

claiming recruit in order to get credit


*Ribbon*

Activities Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded for participation in Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) activities other than those that

qualify for the Color Guard, Drill Team, and Special Teams Competition ribbons.

These include:

Model Rocketry Team

Kitty Hawk Air Society

Orienteering Team

PT/Raider Team

Awareness Presentation Team

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Academic Team

Academy of Model Aeronautics


*Ribbon*

Attendance Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Must be enrolled entire semester.

No more than 3 excused absences

No unexcused absences

Two tardies equals one excused absence.


*Ribbon*

Dress and Appearance Ribbon

(All Cadets)

100% on all uniform days

Must have uniform issued for at least 8 inspections

Must have uniform within first month of enrolling


*Ribbon*

Longevity Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded for completion of 1 semester of AFJROTC class.

*Ribbon*

Bataan Death March Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded to honor and remember the sacrifices of the victims and survivors of World War II’s Bataan

Death March, AFJROTC units may conduct an optional 14-mile Bataan Death March Memorial Hike.

This event must be accomplished on a locally determined 14-mile course (trails, road courses, tracks,

etc.,). Units may complete the full hike in a span of one to no more than 3- days. Cadet safety must be

monitored at all times and advanced planning for any first aid/medical attention is paramount. Cadets

who fully complete the 14-mile hike are authorized to wear the ribbon

*Ribbon*

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Patriotic Flag Ribbon

(All Cadets)

Awarded for participation in non-color guard events specifically designed to honor our nation’s flag.

Such events include flag raising ceremonies, flag retirement ceremonies, flag folding ceremonies, and

historical flag demonstrations. In order to receive this award, cadets must have participated in a minimum

of 5 flag events. (Flag laying ceremonies count)

*Ribbon*

Awareness Presentation Team Badge

(Certain exceptions apply. SASI is final approval authority)

Must have name on sign up sheet for that year

Must be an acting member of the team to wear badge(It is not a permanent award, unless you are

a senior with at least 1 year and a half years of prior APT service without any infractions of the

criteria)

Must attend 50% or more of the scheduled meetings

Must complete your assigned tasks

Must attend at least 2 APT events on the APT detail.(If you are a member of the APT team and

the drill or color guard team, and a joint event is being held between APT and drill/color guard,

then you may perform for both)

In order to apply and keep membership Must have proper and consistent uniform wear

Must have passing grades in all classes

Drill Team Cord- (White Box Cord)

(Awarded every semester of qualifying membership)

Must pass criteria of Drill Team ribbon for at least 1 semester, after semester is completed, cadet

may wear it for the next semester

Cadet may only wear cord during active membership of the team

Cadet may wear cord over the summer into the next drill season, however, cadet must apply to

the drill team again, and pass the drill tests at the beginning of each season in order to continue

wearing the cord for the year.

Cadet must pass a written and physical exam on drill.

Cadet must surrender cord upon resignation, or failure to meet standards, from the team

(On the service dress coat, the cord will be grounded to the left shoulder seam and pinned to the

shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord. On the blue shirt, the cord will be under the

epaulet, grounded to the left shoulder seam and pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden

beneath the cord.)

Color Guard Cord- (Light Blue Cord)

(Awarded every semester of qualifying membership)

Must pass criteria of Color Guard ribbon for at least 1 semester, after semester is completed,

cadet may wear it for the next semester

Cadet may only wear cord during active membership of the team

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Cadet may wear cord over the summer into the next school year, however, cadet must apply to

the color guard team again, and pass the color guard tests at the beginning of each year in order to

continue wearing the cord for the year.

Cadet must pass a written and physical exam on Color Guard.

Cadet must surrender cord upon resignation, or failure to maintain standards, from the team

(On the service dress coat, the cord will be grounded to the left shoulder seam and pinned to the shoulder

with the pin hidden beneath the cord. On the blue shirt, the cord will be under the epaulet, grounded to

the left shoulder seam and pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord.)

Model Rocketry Badge

Awarded for completion of Exploration of Space and successful launch, and landing, of student

made model rocket 3 times. (Third time with payload separation)

Once it is earned, the cadet may wear it forever.

Kitty Hawk Air Society (Badge and Blue Box Cord)

Awarded for current membership in Kitty Hawk Air Society.

AMA Wings

Awarded for current membership in AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)

Must show successful model flight piloting to senior AMA members. (Pass physical flight test)

Flight Certificate/Flight Solo Badge

Flight solo badge will be worn when a cadet has successfully flown a solo flight in a powered or

nonpowered (Glider) aircraft. Cadet must provide proper certification.

Flight certificate badge will be awarded when a cadet has earned their pilot certificate for either

powered or nonpowered aircraft.. When a cadet earns their flight certificate badge, they can

no longer wear the flight solo badge.

Ground School Wings

Awarded for successful completion of an FAA approved flight ground school. Cadet must show

proper certification.

AEF (Aerospace Education Foundation) Badge

Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an

overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” on their transcript. The individuals must

be recommended by the SASI.

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Marksmanship Badges

Marksmanship competition awards/badges may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. Males wear

the badges under the ribbons on the left pocket flap of the light blue shirt or below the ribbons on

the service dress uniform. Females wear the badges above the ribbons on both uniforms.

Marksmanship badges are earned by qualifying on air rifle as either marksman, sharpshooter, or

expert, at an NRA recognized range. A state or federally recognized firearms instructor must sign

off on your scores. (See attachment 1 for further qualification info)

Marksmanship Badges are not worn with medals

AFJROTC Distinguished Cadet Badge

This annual award consists of a certificate and the Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award

recognizes one outstanding second- year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) selected at the end

of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC

program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display

outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence.

The SASI, in coordination with the ASI and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of

this award. The certificate is used to present with the badge. The recipient should hold the following

awards prior to selection:

Leadership Ribbon

Achievement Ribbon

Superior Performance Ribbon

Academic Ribbon

Leadership Development Requirement Ribbon

Service Ribbon

Chapter 6: AFJROTC Co-Curricular Activities

Section 1: Kitty Hawk Air Society

Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS) is the academic honor society of AFJROTC. Its purpose is to

promote high academic standards and achievement. KHAS also develops leadership abilities, recognizes

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academic excellence, and furthers members’ knowledge of the Air Force role in aerospace. AFJROTC

NJ-20004 has established the SCVTS Innovators Chapter. For more information refer to the “SCVTS

INNOVATORS CHAPTER BINDER”.

Section 2: Drill Team and Color Guard/Honor Guard

Drill Team and Color Guard/Honor Guard are authorized and encouraged as they support the

school and community while instilling esprit de corps.

Member Criteria for the Drill Team and Color Guard/Honor Guard are as follows:

Cades desiring participation in these activities must have a passing grade in each of their

academic courses.

Cadets will not be on the in-school (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) list for an entire

marking period.

Cadets must always comply with uniform and grooming procedures.

Cadets must have either Active or Reserve Cadet Status and wear the Cadet Uniform as required.

Cadets must be willing to stay after school for designated practice sessions. If a Cadet fails to

attend 2 designated practice sessions without a reasonable explanation, they will be put up to a

Cadet Board for evaluation. If a Cadet cannot make a practice session and they have a valid

excuse they must notify the Cadet Drill Team Commander or Cadet Color Guard Commander,

whichever is deemed appropriate.

***Any infraction of school rules may result in the loss of participation privileges***

Section 3: Military Ball Committee

Every year our corps has a Military Ball, AFJROTC’s prom-like celebration, to celebrate the in

the unit accomplishments and to boost espirit de corps. Military Ball is one of the biggest events that our

unit hosts and it takes weeks to months to plan. The Military Ball Committee is a group of cadets that

plans and coordinates our corps annual Military Ball. All AFJROTC cadets are invited to be apart of our

unit’s Military Ball Committee. For more information on the Military Committee refer to our

“MILITARY BALL COMMITTEE BINDER”.

Section 4: Model Rocketry

Model rocketry is the designing, building and flying of small rockets that are made of paper,

plastic, balsa wood, or any other lightweight material. Model rockets constructed in this manner are

approved for use by AFJROTC Cadets. Approval of school authorities must be obtained before

establishing a program.

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Model rocket engines are solid propellant engines made by commercial manufactures intended

for use in mode rockets of the construction indicated. The manufacturers furnish these “safe” engines

ready for use; there is no need for the user to mix potentially dangerous chemical ingredients.

Commercially produced engines are the only type approved for AFJROTC Cadets.

Units will develop a training plan for Cadets desiring to qualify for the Model Rocketry badge.

This plan will provide for completion of:

Operational Performance Requirements

Leadership Performance Requirements

Section 5: CPAT (PT Team)

PT (Physical Training) team is an athletic competition team that competes against other units in

events like push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5 mile runs, etc.. It includes after school training practices for at least 2

days out of the week during the competition season. It is planned, monitored, and executed by cadet

staff.

Cadet Physical Advancement Team, or “CPAT” for short, is the name of our units PT team.

Qualification requirements are available from supply labeled “CPAT Application Packet.” Application

requirements vary on gender and age.

CPAT hosts a 2-week indoctrination course for those cadets interested in joining. This course is

held afterschool, once during the fall season, and once during the spring season. Passing this course

qualifies you as a certified CPAT member. Those who do not pass the course are still allowed team

membership and competition ability, though selection for those who will compete will be given to those

who pass as a priority.

Chapter 7: Basic Drill Knowledge

Section 1: Saluting

One of the military’s most important and time-honored customs is the hand salute. In its simplest

form, the salute is a greeting exchange between military personnel. The salute is rendered willingly and

with pride. It is a signal of recognition and respect between comrades in an honorable profession. The

person of lowest rank renders the salute and holds it until it is returned by the person of higher rank. The

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practice of saluting is not meant to degrade anyone, and as indicated, it is a two-sided matter. Although

you may be self-conscious about saluting at first, with training and practice it will become natural. You

will receive detailed instruction on the technique and rules of saluting in your Leadership Skills class.

Some basic rules are reiterated here:

You always salute form a standing position; the position of attention if standing still, or a normal

pace if walking. Do not render salutes while seated or running.

Only officers are saluted, and they are saluted by all Cadets of lower grade. Junior officers salute

officers of higher grade. Cadet Airmen and Noncommissioned Officers (sergeants) do not salute

one another.

You salute anytime when you are outdoors in uniform. Salutes may be exchanged in civilian

clothes, but this is optional. The only time you salute indoors is when you are formally reporting.

When in uniform outdoors and the National Anthem is played and the US flag is presented, come

to attention and salute. If in uniform indoors, stand at attention and face the flag or the music, but

do not render a salute.

The command is "Present Arms" On the command "Salute," you raise the right hand smartly in the

most direct manner while at the same time extending and joining the fingers. Keep the palm flat and

facing the body. Place the thumb along the forefingers, keeping the palm flat and forming a straight line

between the fingertips and elbows. Tilt the palm slightly toward the face. Hold the upper arm horizontal,

slightly forward of the body and parallel to the ground. Ensure that the tip of the right forefinger touches

headgear to the right of the right eye. If wearing a nonbilled hat, ensure that the index finger touches the

outside corner of the right eyebrow or the front corner of glasses. The rest of the body will remain at the

position of attention.

Section 2: Entry/Reporting/Departure (ERD)

When a Cadet is instructed to formally report to the SASI, ASI, a Cadet Staff Officer, or a Cadet

Board the proper ERD procedure is:

Knock on door (once and only once).

Enter when so ordered.

Come to attention in front of the desk or highest ranking personnel, salute and say “Sir/Ma’am,

Cadet (Rank and Name) reporting as ordered.”

When the salute has been returned, drop your salute (only after the highest ranking personnel has

done so) and follow instructions (be seated, at ease, etc).

When dismissed; come to attention and salute. Hold your salute until it is returned, do an about

face, and depart.

Section 3: Basic Drill Commands

1. Fall In 20. Right Face

2. Hand Salute 21. Forward March

3. Report In 22. Left Oblique March

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4. Ready Two 23. Flight Halt

5. Dress Right Dress 24. Forward March

6. Ready Front 25. Right Oblique March

7. Right Step March 26. Flight Halt

8. Flight Halt 27. Forward March

9. Left Step March 28. To The Rear March

10. Flight Halt 29. Mark Time March

11. Mark Time March 30. Forward March

12 .Change Step March 31. To The Rear March

13. Flight Halt 32. Change Step March

14. Left Face 33. Flight Halt

15. Right Face 34. Left Face

16. About Face 35. Hand Salute

17. Parade Rest 36. Report Out

18. Attention 37. Ready Two

19. About Face 38. Flight Dismissed

7.3.a Attention

To come to the position of attention (see Figure 9-1), bring the heels together smartly (by moving the left

foot only) and on line. Place the heels as near each other as the conformation of the body permits and

ensure that the feet are turned out equally, forming a 45-degree angle. Keep the legs straight without

stiffening or locking the knees. The body is erect with hips level, chest lifted, back arched, and shoulders

square and even. Arms hang straight down alongside the body without stiffness, and the wrists are

straight with the forearms. Place thumbs, which are resting along the first joint of the forefinger, along the

seams of the trousers or sides of the skirt. Hands are cupped (but not clenched as a fist) with palms facing

the leg. The head is kept erect and held straight to the front with the chin drawn in slightly so that the axis

of the head and neck is vertical; eyes are to the front, with the line of sight parallel to the ground. The

weight of the body rests equally on the heels and balls of both feet, and silence and immobility are

required.

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7.3.b Parade Rest

This command can be given only when the formation is at the position of attention.

The Preparatory Command is "Parade," and the Command of Execution is "Rest." On the command

"Rest," the recruit will raise the left foot just enough to clear the ground and move it smartly to the left so

that the heels are 10 inches apart (shoulder width), as measured from the inside of the heels. Keep the legs

straight, but not stiff, and the heels on line. As the left foot moves, bring the arms, fully extended, to the

back of the body, uncupping the hands in the process, and extend and join the fingers, pointing them

toward the ground. The palms will face outward. Place the right hand in the palm of the left, right thumb

over the left, to form an X. Keep head and eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile.

7.3.c At Ease

The command is "At Ease." On the command, you may relax in a standing position, but you must keep

your right foot in place. Your position in the formation will not change, and silence will be maintained.

Your arms may be relaxed, but your thumbs must also stay interlaced.

7.3.d Fall out

The command is "Fall Out." On the command, you may relax in a standing position or break ranks (move

a few steps out of formation). You must remain in the immediate area, and return to the formation on the

command "Fall In." Moderate speech is permitted.

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7.3.e Right (or left) Face


The commands are "Right face" or "Left face." On the command "Face," raise the right (left) toe and left

(right) heel slightly and pivot 90 degrees to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right) foot and the heel

of the right (left) foot, assisted by slight pressure on the ball of the left (right) foot. Keep legs bent

naturally, not stiff. The upper portion of the body remains at attention. This completes count 1 of the

movement. Next, bring the left (right) foot smartly forward, ensuring that your heels are together and on

line. Feet should now be forming a 45-degree angle, which means the position of attention has been

resumed. This step completes count 2 of the movement.

7.3.f About face


The command is "About, face." On the command "Face," lift the right foot from the hip just enough to

clear the ground. While naturally bending the knees, place the ball of the right foot approximately half a

shoe length behind and slightly to the left of the heel. Distribute the weight of the body on the ball of the

right foot and the heel of the left foot. Keep both legs straight, but not stiff. The position of the foot has

not changed. This step completes the first part of the movement. Keeping the upper portion of the body at

the position of attention, pivot 180 degrees to the right on the ball of the right foot and heel of the left

foot, with a twisting motion from the hips. Suspend arm swing during the movement and remain as

though at attention. On completion of the pivot, heels should be together and in line and feet should form

a 45-degree angle. The entire body is now at the position of attention.

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7.3.g Present Arms & Order Arms

This procedure can be performed both during stationary drill and while marching.

When not under arms (carrying a rifle), the commands are "Present, arms" and "Order arms." On the

command "Present, arms," the individual executes the hand salute. Then the hand salute ends when given

the command, "Order arms." When under arms, to present arms, you bring your weapon up in front of

you with the trigger facing away from your body; order arms is executed by returning the weapon to your

side so that the butt is resting on the floor/ ground/deck next to your right foot.

Section 4: The US Flag Code

7.4.a Time and occasions for display

It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on

stationary flag staffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed

twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

The flag must be hoisted briskly and with all due ceremony regardless of weather condition

unless there is a threat to one’s life.

The flag must be lowered slowly and with all due ceremony regardless of weather condition

unless there is a threat to one’s life.

The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all

weather flag is displayed.

7.4.b Position and manner of display

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The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the

group when a number of flags of States or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and

displayed from staffs.

When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard

with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are

flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last.

No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States

flag's right.

When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the

same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the

display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.

When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle

from the window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the

peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.

When the flag is suspended over a sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to a pole at the

edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out, union first, from the building.

7.3.c Respect for Flag

No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be

dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional

flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.

The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in

instances of extreme danger to life or property.

The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or

merchandise.

The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.

The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be

festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be

easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.

The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.

The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark,

insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.

The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering

anything.

The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not

be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise

impressed on paper napkin or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard.

Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.

No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch

may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of

patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.

Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

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The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be

destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. (Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony)

Section 5: Flag Detail

Flag detail is noticeably needed when cadets are displaying the flag and lowering the flag, which

for AFJROTC-NJ 20004 is done before morning announcements and at the end of fourth block. For flag

detail for displaying and lowering the flag a minimum of four cadets is needed and the cadets should fall

in formation (one column, four rows).

Flag detail for displaying of the US Flag:

1. The leader of the flag shall call the cadets to attention, once the cadets are at attention the leader

should call the necessary commands for the cadets to be at the flag pole.

2. Once the cadets are at the flag pole two of the cadets should begin to pull the rope down from the

flag until the hooks are lowered while the other cadets stand at attention.

3. When the hook is lowered the cadets at attention should be begin to unfold the flag carefully,

once the flag is completely unwrapped the two cadets should hold up the flag to the other cadets

to hook it on the flag pole rope and after the flag is properly hooked on the rope the cadets should

return back to their places at attention.

4. Before the flag is raised the leader should call the presentation of arms, the cadets will continue

to salute until the flag is completely raised then the leader should call the order arms and the

cadets remain at attention.

5. The cadets that were raising the flag should salute each other before stepping away from the flag

pole.

6. Cadets should fall in formation, march back to entrance and dismissed back to class.

Flag detail for lowering of the US Flag:

1. The leader of the flag shall call the cadets to attention, once the cadets are at attention the leader

should call the necessary commands for the cadets to be at the flag pole.

2. Once the cadets are at the flag pole two of the cadets should begin to lower the flag while the

remaining cadets are saluting.

3. When the flag is completely lowered, the cadets order arms and help unhook the flag and once the

flag is unhooked the cadets should raise the ropes hooks to the top of the flag pole as the other

two cadets begin to fold the flag.

4. After the two cadets are done with the hooks they should salute each other before stepping away

from the flag pole and begin to assist the cadets with the folding of the flag (proper way of flag

folding is below).

5. After the folded properly the cadets should fall in formation, march back to the class and return

the flag in the proper place.

**In the formation for the displaying of the flag and returning back after lowering the flag, the cadet with

the flag should be in second row holding the flag with both hands crossed pressed on their chest and at

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no time should the cadet move their hands until the flag is at its proper location (the flag pole or the

classroom) **

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ATTACHMENT 1: NJ-20004 CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR UNIT GOALS

Cadet Impact Goals

Expand our peer-to-peer academic mentorship program 100% from 12 mentors to 24 by April 10, 2019.

Increase Kitty Hawk Membership 50% from 20 to 30 members by April 10, 2019.

School Impact Goals

Complete paving and landscaping of Salem County Vo-Tech flag pole access path by April 10, 2019.

Conduct 3 Recruiting and Retention presentations to the student body with the APT team by April 10, 2019.

Community Impact Goals

Volunteer to assist with maintenance and repair of the storm damaged trails in at least 3 local, state, or

national parks by April 10, 2019.

Dedicate 120 hours minimum to holiday adornment and beautification at the Salem County Veterans

Cemetery by April 10, 2019.

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ATTACHMENT 2: NJ-20004 WELLNESS PARTICIPATION CONSENT FORM

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