EDMOND NORTH

OK-81, AF JROTC

CADET

HANDBOOK

Aug 2019

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Foreword August 16th, 2019

This Cadet Handbook will help you become a more successful cadet and aid the

Edmond North High School Air Force JROTC (Junior

Reserve Officer Training Corps) Wing to continue to be one of the best in the

United States. The guidance in this Handbook is the “JROTC Instruction” for

OK-81 and applies to all aspects of the program outside of academics.

The provisions of this handbook were not established arbitrarily. They come from

a number of sources: the U.S. Public Law authorizing and establishing the

AFJROTC Program; the agreement signed between Edmond High

School and the United States Air Force; directives published by the Air Force

JROTC Headquarters of the Air Education and Training Command; and from

experience gained from the operation of other units.

Although these provisions form the foundation for the operation of the Edmond

North High School AFJROTC Wing, each provision of this handbook was written

in consideration of other academic and development objectives of Edmond North

High School.

Your achievement in knowledge of aerospace, development as a leader, and

contribution to the reputation of Edmond North High School will depend upon you

and the spirit in which you abide by the provisions of this handbook.

I wish each of you, as a member of our Edmond North High School

AFJROTC Wing, success and personal satisfaction.

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Preface

This Cadet Handbook establishes the high standard of performance for the

Edmond North High School OK-81 AFJROTC Wing.

When followed, this standard will allow the entire Cadet Wing to work together

towards a common goal of proficiency that will earn pride in achievement and

make our unit the best in the United States.

This Cadet Handbook will be used as a reference for specific details to maintain a

high standard of performance. FOR EXAMPLE: proper wear of the uniform,

placement of insignia, promotions, awards, advancement from AS 100 to 200 to

300 and to 400, honor code, etc.

We believe most cadets will voluntarily work for the betterment of the Wing if

they are aware of the goals and mission of the unit. As a cadet, you are responsible

for obtaining a thorough understanding of the contents of this cadet handbook.

Only then can you maximize your experience in the AFJROTC program and apply

these standards to the benefit of yourself and OK-81.

Remember, effective LEADERSHIP starts with responsible FOLLOWERSHIP.

“BEFORE YOU CAN LEARN TO LEAD, YOU MUST LEARN TO FOLLOW!”

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Table of Contents

Page

1. Foreword 1

2. Preface 2

3. Table of Contents 3

4. Mission, Goals, and Creed 4

5. Honor Code and Core Values 5

6. Curriculum/Disenrollment Policy 6

7. Classroom Rules and Decorum 7

8. Leadership Development Requirements 7

9. Curriculum in Action Trips 9

10. Reserve Cadets 9

11. Post-Graduation Benefits 9

12. Wear of Air Force Uniform 10

13. Shoulder Chords/Tabs/Berets 18

14. Saluting 20

15. Corps Organization/Unit Manning Document 22

16. Cadet Promotions/Appointments 25

17. Awards/ Decorations 29

18. Badges 34

19. 30 Step Drill Sequence 37

Attachments

1. AF JROTC Ribbon Chart 39

2. Female Hair Standards 40

3. Male Hair Standards 42

4. Authorized JROTC Badges/Insignias 45

5. USAF and Cadet Ranks 45

6. Cadet Male Headgear 49

7. Cadet Female Headgear 50

8. Cadet ABU 51

9. Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket 52

10. Cadet Male Service Dress 53

11. Cadet Female Service Dress 54

12. Cadet Male Blue Shirt 55

13. Cadet Female Blue Shirt 56

14. Cadet Officer Promotion Recommendation Form 57

15. C/MSgt, C/SMSgt Promotion Board Rubric 58

16. Flight Sergeant Selection Process 59

17. Cadet Flight Sergeant Board Rubric 60

18. Flight of the Semester Criteria 61

19. Parent/Cadet Letter of Agreement 62

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Mission, Goals, Creed, and Honor Code

The mission of the Air Force Junior ROTC Program is to develop citizens of

character dedicated to serving their nation and community. It must be

understood that JROTC is not a recruiting tool for the military.

The goals of the program are to instill values of citizenship and service to the

United States, develop personal responsibility, and instill a sense of

accomplishment in high school students.

AF JROTC Cadet Creed: I AM AN AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC CADET

I AM CONNECTED AND FAITHFUL TO EVERY CORPS OF CADETS

WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY AND NATION WITH PATRIOTISM.

I EARN RESPECT WHEN I UPHOLD THE CORE VALUES OF

INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF, AND EXCELLENCE IN

ALL WE DO.

I WILL ALWAYS CONDUCT MYSELF TO BRING CREDIT TO MY

FAMILY, SCHOOL, CORPS OF CADETS, COMMUNITY, AND TO

MYSELF.

MY CHARACTER DEFINES ME. I WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL. I

AM ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY ACTIONS AND DEEDS.

I WILL UPHOLD OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AS

WELL.

I WILL HONOR THOSE I SERVE WITH, THOSE WHO HAVE GONE

BEFORE ME, AND THOSE WHO WILL COME AFTER ME.

I AM A PATRIOT, A LEADER, AND A WINGMAN DEVOTED TO THOSE

I FOLLOW, SERVE, AND LEAD.

I AM AN AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC CADET.

AND I WILL NOT FAIL!

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THE CADET HONOR CODE

"WE WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT OR STEAL,

NOR TOLERATE AMONG US ANYONE WHO DOES."

These simple words provide the basis for a personal code of ethics that is expected to not only be

observed, but also maintained by all cadets. This honor code is specific and clear. A Cadet is

expected to have complete integrity in both word and deed. The code belongs to the Cadets.

Maintaining its high standards of trustworthiness is the responsibility of each young man and

woman in the Edmond North Cadet Corps. This does require discipline and a conscious effort

at all times. Eventually, it becomes a habit and part of the Cadet's total ethical code and

lifestyle. The Honor Code -- by stressing that there can be no toleration of lying, cheating, or

stealing -- emphasizes that HONOR is a common standard of the Cadet Corps. Like all

aspects of the cadet program, cadets must hold each other accountable.

CORE VALUES

Integrity First: Integrity is a character trait. It is the willingness to do what is

right even when no one is looking. It is the “moral compass” – the inner voice; the voice

of self-control; the basis for the trust imperative in the leadership of OK-81.

Service Before Self: Tells us that professional duties of OK-81 take precedence

over personal desires. At the very least, it includes the following behaviors:

Rule following, Respect for others, Discipline and self-control, Faith in the system of

procedures that govern OK-81.

Excellence in all we do: Directs us to develop a sustained passion for continuous

improvements and innovations that will propel OK-81 into a long-term upward spiral of

accomplishments and performances.

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AFJROTC Curriculum

The AFJROTC Program is a four-year program for high school students. Each year is

divided into three categories; Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership Education (20%),

Drill (20%) and Wellness/Fitness (20%). Major topics in the Aerospace Science

curriculum include history, science, space, and optional studies. Major topics in the

Leadership Education curriculum include Air Force customs and courtesies, cadet corps

activities, time management, communication skills, life skills, leadership and

management studies, drill and ceremonies and wellness/physical training.

AS-1: Aviation History LE I: Air Force Customs and Tradition

AS-2: Science of Flight LE II: Communication, Awareness Leadership

AS-3: Cultural Studies LE III: Life skills and Career opportunities

AS-4: Corps Management LE IV: Principles of Management

Criteria for JROTC Course Advancement/Enrollment: AS-100: Enrollment into the class upon entering ENHS, be a US citizen.

AS-200: Attain the rank of C/A1C by end of AS100 year

AS-300: Attain the rank of C/SSgt by end of AS 200 year

AS-400: Attain the rank of C/MSgt or C/Officer by end of AS 300 year

Disenrollment Policy Cadets will adhere to HQ AFJROTC guidance, uniform/dress and appearance standards,

standards of conduct, and academic progress by passing all classes. If the student meets

the criteria for disenrollment in the fall semester, they will be removed from the program

at the end of the fall semester and before the start of the spring semester. Students will be

dis-enrolled for:

Failure of 2 classes in any semester or the same class over two semesters.

Placement in AISP more than 3 days in a school year. Exception: AS-100s

shall not exceed 3 days of AISP in a single semester.

Suspension from school.

Failure to meet promotion criteria.

Inability to fit/wear the uniform.

Unable/unwilling to meet the USAF uniform/dress and appearance

standards in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903.

An indifference to training (See NOTE below). After the school’s

“add/drop period,” only a school administrator may approve a student’s

withdrawal from JROTC. Students should expect their grade to be a

reflection of their ability/inability to maintain the standards in this

handbook. If your student is on a district transfer and drops or is

disenrolled from JROTC, Edmond Public School administrators (not

JROTC instructors) will determine if he/she remains at Edmond North HS.

NOTE: JROTC Instructors will use the following remedial actions to correct the cadet’s

behavior: 1. Verbal counseling 2. Written reprimand 3. Phone call/meeting with parent

documented in Infinite Campus 4. Meeting with principal for removal.

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Classroom Rules and Decorum

1. Each cadet will refer to the instructors by their rank and last name. Cadets will

respond to instructor’s questions with “yes, sir” or “no, sir.”

2. When reporting in to a cadre member’s office, cadets will stand at attention,

knock once, and wait for permission to enter.

3. Dress & Appearance standards will be strictly enforced (see AFI 36-2903).

4. No drinking, food or gum in the classroom, unless approved by an instructor.

5. Students shall be in the classroom before the tardy bell.

6. A cadet with three unexcused tardies in a 9-week period will be assigned before-

school detention. A cadet who fails to serve their detention will be given

additional consequences and a referral to the principal.

7. In accordance with EPS policy, cadets will not use cell phones without instructor

permission. To avoid student distraction, instructors may require students to use

the class’ designated cell phone holder.

8. Earbuds will be removed before entering the JROTC building and will not be

used/worn while in uniform. There are two exceptions to this rule. First, cadets

may use earbuds/headphones when required for classroom computer work.

Second, your AFJROTC instructor may approve cadets’ wear of

earbuds/headphones while performing PT.

9. Hazing, bullying, or physical punishment in any form, at any time, is strictly

forbidden in the JROTC program.

10. The bathrooms in JROTC are for faculty only.

Leadership Development Requirements (LDR)

The purpose of these activities is to promote interest in JROTC and provide the

opportunity to become more involved in the school and community. All of these activities

are conducted before/after school and are purely voluntary.

1. Honor Guard (HG) Group of select cadets, who present and post the Colors at formal

and informal events and participate in parades. The HG performs at all football/

basketball home games. The HG also has a sabre team for special events and flag corps

for raising/lowering and folding the schools flags each day.

2. Armed Drill (Blue Knights)/Unarmed Drill (Falcons)/Competition Color Guard:

Three separate groups of cadets join to polish and refine the complicated skills of military

drill. The teams attend drill meets, parades, competitions and other extra-curricular

activities in order to promote esprit de corps. Cadets on these teams will be held to the

same standards established for the Honor Guard or they will be dismissed from the

team.

3. Physical Training (PT) Team: PT Team members participate in demanding physical

exercises and may compete throughout the area in PT/Warrior Challenges.

4. Aeronautics Club: Members of this club will build/ launch model rockets to earn the

Rocketry Badge, fly simulators and RC aircraft. Cadets may also earn an orientation

flight with the Civil Air Patrol or a Federal Aviation Administration certified JROTC

instructor.

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5. CyberPatriot: Our cadets participate in the National Youth Cyber Defense

Competition (sponsored by the Air Force Association-AFA). The competition puts teams

of high school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with

managing the network of a small company. In the rounds of competition, teams are given

a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and are tasked with finding

cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the images and hardening the system while

maintaining critical services. Teams compete for the top placement within their state and

region, and the top teams in the nation earn all-expenses paid trip in April to Baltimore,

MD for the National Finals Competition, where they can earn national recognition and

scholarship money. For more details, see: https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/home

6. STELLARXPLORERS: Sponsored by the AFA, this challenging space system

design competition, with a spacecraft/payload focus, involves all aspects of system

development and operation. Cadets access the system simulation software online from

the team’s Windows based computer. Teams will provide their solutions to a typical

space design problem, such as: orbit determination, satellite component selection, and

launch vehicle planning. Each scenario is outlined with the system’s mission and

constraints. Practice Rounds precede three Qualification/Prestige Rounds in November,

December, and February. The results of the three rounds will determine who advances to

the Semi-Finals in March. The top 10 teams from the Semi-Finals earn an all-expense-

paid trip the Finals in Colorado in early April to compete for national honors and

educational grants. For more details, see: http://www.stellarxplorers.org/

7. JLAB: Joint Leadership Academic Bowl - A cadre-selected six member team (4

primary members and 2 alternates) of Juniors and Sophomores. There are three levels to

the competition: Level I: November, Level II: February and Level III: June (Washington,

D.C.) The team of cadets accomplish this national competition during school hours on a

school computer. The JLAB questions are a mix of JROTC curriculum, English, Math,

Science and current events (international relations, politics, business, and science). For

more details, see: https://www.cofcontests.com/

All LDR activities will require a signed contract, so each cadet understands the

requirements to remain an active member of the flight. The designated flight commander

will remove cadets failing to meet the standards.

Practices: The following are the set times/days for the various groups. With few

exceptions, these times/days will be set.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before

School

0630-

0730

Falcons (W-

501)

Competition

Color Guard

(W-500)

Falcons

(W-501)

Competition Color

Guard (W-500)

After

School

1535-

1630

Honor

Guard

(W-501)

PT Team

(Drill Pad)

Blue Knights

(W-501)

Cyber Patriot

(W-500)

Honor Guard

(W-501)

Aeronautics

(W-500)

PT Team

(Drill Pad)

Blue Knights

(W-501)

StellarXplorers (W-

500)

No

activities

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Curriculum in Action (CIA) Trips There will be multiple opportunities for cadets who meet standards to participate in out of

class trips each year.

Reserve Cadets This program does not allow the participation of reserve cadets.

Post-Graduation Benefits 1. Advanced Enlistment. In accordance with DODI 1205.13, JROTC cadets may be

eligible for enlistment at a higher grade. For specifics, refer to Air Force Recruiting

Service Instruction (AFRSI) 36-2001, Recruiting Procedures for the Air Force.

2. ROTC Course Credit. A student completing at least two years of JROTC may be

entitled to credit in the Senior ROTC program. See AFROTCI 36-2011, Cadet

Operations, for specifics. ROTC scholarships are Senior ROTC controlled. Inquiries on

scholarship eligibility, availability, and other scholarship-related issues should be made to

Holm Center/RRUC.

3. Service Academy Nominations. U.S.C. Title 10 sets aside up to 20 nominations per

Service Academy for “honor graduates of JROTC honor schools.” Holm Center

Operations Support will send a list of the AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award (DUA)

winners to all three Service Academies. The Service Academies will maintain a

Distinguished Unit Award list so cadets who apply to Academies online will get

additional consideration. Due to the level of competition for these limited appointments,

cadets are highly encouraged to pursue other nomination sources to increase their chances

of earning an appointment. Although OK-81 cadets will do their best to ensure the unit

earns the “DUA”, there is no guarantee will achieve that status each year.

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Wear of the Air Force Uniform Cadets will normally wear the uniform on Tuesdays.

1. Cadets must adhere to all grooming standards in accordance with AFI 36-2903.

You are wearing the uniform that represents our affiliation with the United States Air

Force. This uniform is not a “costume.” Partial uniform elements with the insignia or any

other devices will not be worn, because it dishonors the uniform and is a violation of the

rules. The military uniform represents one of the most respected traditions of our country.

It should be worn in a manner to honor the heritage, which it represents. The only way to

wear the uniform is proudly and properly.

2. Cadets must wear the uniform every uniform day. We inspect our cadets every

uniform day using guidance in accordance with AFI 36-2903 and AFJROTC

supplemental information. Cadets will only exchange uniform items for new sizes on

non-uniform days. NOTE: If the temperature drops below 32 degrees (including wind

chill), students are authorized to wear civilian attire over their uniforms (with head gear

and gloves) to and from school. Do not wear these civilian clothing items while at

school. They must be stowed in a backpack or locker

3. Cadets are responsible for dry-cleaning and laundering costs associated with the proper

care of your uniform. The service dress coat, hat, tie/tab, slacks, skirt and lightweight

blue jacket must be dry-cleaned from time to time. Do not wash these items! The light

blue shirt may be washed in a washing machine. There are to be NO creases down the

service coat sleeves or light weight jacket. Cadets will return all uniform items, when

they are no longer enrolled in AFJROTC.

4. Male Uniform Requirements:

a. Service Dress Uniform - Consists of service coat, trousers, blue shirt, tie, headgear,

shoes, black socks, and required accessories.

b. Trousers - Worn up on waist (no sagging). Bottom of trousers will rest on the front of

the shoe with a slight break in the crease. Back of trousers hem will be approximately 7/8

inch longer than the front.

c. Belt - Dark blue with silver tip. The silver tip end of the belt extends beyond the buckle

to the wearer’s left with no blue fabric showing between the silver tip and the buckle.

Excess belt material is cut off behind the buckle once belt is properly sized. The belt must

be worn with trousers.

d. Belt Buckle - Highly polished chrome finish; must not be dirty, smudged, or scratched.

e. Shirt - Sleeves will be creased. The shirt may be worn with or without a necktie, as

specified by the cadre. Jewelry must not be visible at the neckline.

f. Necktie - Tie is worn outside the shirt, never tucked inside the shirt. A necktie is

always worn with a buttoned collar. Cadet officers will wear a necktie.

g. Undershirt (T-shirt) - A plain V-neck white T-shirt, without writing or graphics will

be worn under the uniform shirt. Undershirts must not be visible at the neckline or

sleeves.

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h. Socks - Must be plain black with no design and at least calf high. Wear of socks is

mandatory.

i. Footwear- Plain black, standard issue shoes. Shoes will be clean and polished or

shined at all times. Cadets may purchase and wear Corfam shoes.

j. Headgear - The flight cap is worn slightly to the wearer’s right, with the vertical crease

of the cap in line with the center of the forehead and 1 inch above the eyebrows. The

crown is not crushed. No hair will be visible below the front of the cap.

k. Rank Insignia - Worn on service coat, lightweight blue jacket, and blue shirt for the

rank of Cadet Airman and above. Cadet officers will wear their insignia on their hat.

l. Name Tag - Ultramarine blue with white letters of the last name. It is worn centered,

over right breast pocket on blue shirt, resting on but not over the pocket line. It is never

worn on the service coat or jacket. The silver name tag will be worn on the service dress

jacket.

m. Badges - The wear of authorized badges is mandatory. Max of 3.

n. Ribbons – Cadets will wear all authorized ribbons. Cadets will wear the ribbons

centered over left breast pocket, resting on but not over the pocket line. Cadets will

replace missing, dirty, torn or frayed ribbons.

o. Tie – Cadet officers will wear their issued blue tie on uniform days. Every cadet will

wear their issued blue tie when wearing the Service Dress Uniform. The tip of the tie

must cover a portion of the belt buckle but cannot extend below the bottom of the belt

buckle. When worn with a tie clasp, the clasp will be the “wing and star” design and will

be centered between the bottom edge of the knot and bottom tip of the tie. Tie knots will

be either single or double Windsor knots.

p. Berets – Cadets will wear berets with the insignia over the left eye and the excess flap

over right side of head.

q. Gloves – only black gloves are authorized with the blue uniform.

5. Female Uniform Requirements:

a. Service Dress Uniform - Consists of service coat, slacks/skirt, blue blouse, tab,

headgear, shoes, and required accessories.

b. Slacks - Worn up on the waist (not on hips). Bottom of slacks will rest on the front of

the shoe with a slight break in the cease. Back of slacks hem will be approximately 7/8

inch longer than the front.

c. Skirts – Skirts hang naturally over the hips with a flare. The skirt will be no shorter

than the top of the knee and no longer than the bottom of the knee while standing at

attention. Cadets must wear hose.

d. Belt Buckle - Highly polished chrome finish; must not be dirty, smudged, or scratched.

e. Belt - The silver tip end of the belt extends beyond the buckle facing to the wearer’s

right with no blue fabric showing between the silver tip and the buckle. Excess belt

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material is cut off behind the buckle once belt is properly sized. Wear is required with

slacks and skirt.

f. Blouse - Sleeves will be creased. The blouse may be worn with or without a tab when

worn as an outer garment. When service coat is worn, the tab is required. Undergarments

and jewelry must not be visible at the neckline.

g. Hose - Nylons (neutral, black or dark blue) must be worn with the skirt and may be

worn with slacks. Patterned hosiery is prohibited. Must be full length (no knee-highs)

when worn with the skirt.

h. Socks - Must be plain black and at least calf high. No bare legs. Cadets must wear hose

or socks with slacks.

i. Footwear - Plain black, standard issue or purchased Corfam shoes. Shoes will be clean

and polished.

j. Headgear - The flight cap is worn slightly to the wearer’s right, with the vertical crease

of the cap in line with the center of the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows.

k. Rank Insignia - Worn on service coat, lightweight blue jacket, and blue shirt for the

rank of Cadet Airman and above. Cadet officers will wear their insignia on their hat.

l. Name Tag - The blue name tag is worn on the right side of the blouse centered

horizontally between the buttons and the arm seam and vertically 1 ½ inches above to 1

½ inches below the first exposed button. It is not worn on the service coat or jacket. The

silver name tag will be worn with the service dress jacket.

m. Badges - Cadets will wear all authorized badges, but no more than three.

n. Ribbons - Cadets will wear all authorized ribbons. On the service coat, female cadets

will wear the ribbons on the left side centered on but not over the pocket welt. On the

blouse, female cadets will wear the ribbons centered on the left side, parallel with the

ground, with the bottom of the ribbons even with the bottom of the nametag. Cadets will

replace missing, dirty, torn or frayed ribbons.

o. Tie Tab – Female cadet officers will wear of the tie tab with their blouse. All female

cadets will wear the tab while with the Service Dress Uniform

p. Berets- Cadets will wear berets with the insignia over the left eye and the excess flap

over right side of head.

q. Gloves – only black gloves are authorized with the blue uniform.

r. Purses - If carried, purses must be black or some dark color. Bright colors and

oversized handbags are prohibited while wearing the uniform.

7. General Uniform Wear Rules:

a. Tuesday of each week is a uniform wear day. If a cadet is absent on a uniform wear

day, they must wear the uniform on the first day back to school or they will receive a

uniform grade of zero. Cadets must wear the prescribed uniform all day. Exceptions

may be approved in advance by the SASI or ASI. Any issue preventing a cadet from

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wearing the uniform all day must be communicated to the JROTC instructor in advance

(in-person or via email). Cadets who fail to wear the uniform all day will also earn a

uniform grade of zero. Cadets who will miss their AFJROTC class are responsible for

ensuring their uniform is inspected before leaving school. Cadets may request a uniform

inspection before or after school or during lunch.

b. Only uniform items issued by the ASI will be worn. Authorized purchased items may

be worn with prior permission from the ASI.

c. Flight caps or other issued head coverings will be worn at all times outdoors (except in

no hat areas) and will be removed upon entering a building.

d. When the uniform of the day is service dress, cadets will wear the service dress coat

outside the classroom and between classes. Inside the classroom, cadets may remove the

service dress coat and carefully drape it over the back of your chair. Never wear an

unbuttoned service dress coat. After removing your service coat, do not remove or

loosen your necktie.

e. Glasses/sunglasses: Cadets may wear sunglasses in uniform, but not in a drill

formation. Exception: prescription transitions lenses are permitted in formation. Cadets

will wear sunglasses properly and will remove them when they come indoors. Improper

wear of glasses and sunglasses includes, but is not limited to: on top of the head, back of

the head/neck or exposed/ hanging from the uniform. Reflective or mirrored sunglass

lenses are not allowed in uniform.

f. Eyeglasses: will not be worn around the neck, on top of the head or exposed/ hanging

from the uniform.

g. The service dress coat, hat, tie/tab, slacks and lightweight blue jacket must be dry-

cleaned from time to time. DO NOT WASH! There are to be NO creases down the

service coat sleeves or light weight jacket.

h. The uniform shirt must be laundered and ironed to present a crisp, wrinkle free

appearance. The shirt will be worn with a military tuck to enhance professional

appearance. The only creases on the shirt or blouse are down the sleeves. Patches may

also be creased. Items will not be carried in the shirt pockets.

i. Hands will not be placed in uniform pockets. All shirt and trouser pockets will be kept

buttoned. Items will not be carried in shirt pockets. Items carried in trouser pockets will

not bulge or be excessively bulky.

j. Your “gig” line is formed by the edge of the shirt flap, the belt buckle, and the fly of

your trousers or the center of the skirt. These points should always be aligned. Check it

frequently during the day.

k. Shoes will be clean and shined to a high gloss at all times.

l. Replace missing buttons promptly. Replacement buttons are available from the ASI.

m. No objects will be placed under the epaulets of uniform coats, shirts, or blouses or

hung from the uniform.

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n. Public Displays of Affection (PDA) (hugging, kissing, etc.) while wearing the uniform

will not be tolerated.

o. Electronic devices (cell phones, etc.) will NOT be exposed or hanging from the

uniform. Earphones will not be worn in uniform unless required for class.

8. The Air Force Uniform: You are wearing the uniform that represents our affiliation

with the United States Air Force. This uniform is not a “costume.” Partial uniform

elements with the insignia or any other devices will not be worn because it dishonors the

uniform and is a violation of the rules. The military uniform represents one of the most

respected traditions of our country. It should be worn in a manner to honor the heritage,

which it represents. The only way to wear the uniform is proudly and properly.

9. The following information contains excerpts from AFI 36-2903, which establishes

policies, procedures, and standards governing the wear of the Air Force uniform. All

cadets must ensure they thoroughly understand of this AFI because our compliance is

mandatory. We must follow it to continue to be an Air Force program. Occasionally

AFIs are updated. If any information in this cadet handbook is inconsistent with the

governing AFI, the AFI will take precedence and OK-81 will update the handbook at the

next opportunity.

a. Body piercings and tattoos – Cadets will not attach, affix, or display objects, articles,

jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part

(except earrings). Tattoos anywhere on the body that are obscene or advocate sexual,

racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are not permitted in uniform. Tattoos that are of

a nature, which tends to bring discredit upon the Air Force, are not permitted in uniform.

b. Male Cadets, will comply with the following standards:

(1) UNIFORMS - Articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, watch chains, pins, jewelry,

handkerchiefs, combs, and sunglasses must not be worn or carried exposed on the service

uniform. The wearing of conservative wristwatches, identification bracelets (no more

than ½ inch wide) and no more than three rings is permitted. “Cause” bracelets will not

be worn; POW/MIA/KIA bracelets are allowed. Rings must be worn at the base of the

finger and will not be worn on the thumb. Earrings WILL NOT be worn.

(2) HAIR - Hair will have a tapered appearance on both sides and back, with and

without headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle

outlines the individual’s hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward

to the natural termination point. A block cut is permitted with tapered appearance. Hair

will not touch the ears and only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may

touch the collar. Hair will not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk, regardless of length and not

exceed 1/4 inch at the natural termination point. Hair will not contain nor have any

visible foreign items attached to it. Braided styles are not permitted. If dyed, must look

natural. Hair will not contain excessive grooming aids. Hair will not touch the

eyebrows or hang below the front of properly worn headgear. Military “high and tight”

haircuts and shaved heads are permitted.

(3) SIDEBURNS - Sideburns must be neatly trimmed in the same manner as the hair.

Sideburns must not extend beyond the bottom of the ear opening, must be straight and

even in width, and end with a clean- shaven horizontal line.

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(4) SHAVING - The face must be clean shaven except for mustaches. Neatly trimmed

mustaches must not extend downward past the lip line of the upper lip, and may not

extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth.

d. Female Cadets will comply with the following standards:

(1) UNIFORMS - Wear appropriate neutral colored undergarments to present a

conservative appearance. Pencils, pens, pins, handkerchiefs, jewelry and

sunglasses must not be worn or carried exposed on the uniform. Ankle and “cause”

bracelets are prohibited. POW/MIA/KIA bracelets are allowed. Conservative

wristwatches and identification bracelets (no more than ½ inch wide) may be worn.

Earrings will be small, spherical, conservative diamond, gold, and white pearl, or silver

and worn in both ears. If the cadet has multiple holes, only one set of earrings may be

worn in the lower earlobe. No more than three rings may be worn but none can be worn

on the thumb.

(2) HAIR - Hair will be styled to present a professional appearance. If worn, fabric

scrunchies, hairpins, combs, clips, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes must match the

hair color (i.e., blonde, brunette, natural red, black, and grey). Hair must still comply with

bulk and appearance standards. Headgear must fit properly. Headbands or fabric

scrunchies will not exceed one-inch in width. Ornaments are not authorized (i.e., ribbons,

beads, jeweled pins). Hair will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line

drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck.

Hair will not exceed 3 inches (back) or 2 inches on top in bulk or prevent proper wear of

headgear. If dyed, hair must look natural. Hair will not contain excessive grooming aids.

Hair may be worn in braids, micro-braids or cornrows.

(3) COSMETICS / NAILS - Male cadets are not authorized to wear cosmetics. Female

cadets may wear cosmetics; however, if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being

within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and in good taste. Female cadets will

not wear shades of lipstick that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract

from the uniform, or that are extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors include

but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent

colors. Cosmetics will not be worn during field conditions. Male cadets are not

authorized to wear nail polish. If worn by females, nail polish 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.

(4) PHYSICAL TRAINING (PT) UNIFORM – The PT uniform may be worn when

participating in the JROTC PT Program, field days, and during JROTC events, as

directed by the SASI or ASI. Uniform must be neat and clean, with no tears or fading,

and will not be defaced in any way. Physical punishment (push-ups, sit-ups, etc.) will

NEVER be used as a means of punishment by the Cadre or cadets.

e. UNAUTHORIZED WEAR OF THE UNIFORM:

(1) Cadet auxiliary societies may not create a special uniform, which includes any item of

the USAF uniform. This includes school faculty and sponsors other than the SASI and

ASI.

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(2) Cadets will not wear the uniform while participating in student demonstrations, for

crowd control, or in any other inappropriate activity that would reflect negatively on the

JROTC program.

(3) The uniform must not be worn when hitchhiking, working at a job, or participating in

an athletic event or activity. When authorized by the Cadre, cadets may wear assigned

ABUs and AFJROTC PT clothes at AFJROTC or school sponsored athletic events and

activities.

(4) Should a cadet notice another member of OK-81 violating any uniform guideline, the

cadet should report the matter to the ASI/SASI.

f. Airman Battle Dress (ABU) uniform: All AS-400 Cadets and Wing Staff members

are issued and authorized to wear the ABU uniform.

The cadet Wing Commander will designate 1 uniform day per month for

ABU’s/FDU’s*

Badges, ribbons, or cords are not authorized

ABU must be pressed or ironed. Starch is encouraged, but not mandatory

Only issued ABU items may be worn together (i.e. the lightweight blue coat is not

authorized for wear with the ABU)

When authorized by ASI/SASI, the Corp t-shirt may be worn with the ABU.

TheABU blouse will be worn at all times, unless waived by the ASI/SASI.

Undershirt

A desert sand (tan), short or long sleeved t-shirt will be worn under the ABU coat.

The Cadet Wing Commander may authorize a school colored t-shirt (blue or gray)

with the Corp Logo, no larger than 5” in diameter and located on the left breast of

the shirt under the ABU coat.

Neither unit designation emblems nor commercial logos will be visible when

wearing the ABU blouse.

Desert sand (tan) turtlenecks or thermal undergarments may also be worn; thermal

undergarments may be desert sand, and are authorized for wear as weather

conditions warrant. T-shirts and turtlenecks will not have pockets and all must be

tucked into the trousers.

ABU Blouse

Pockets will be secured and items stowed in pockets will not be visible except

pens stowed in the pen pocket on the sleeve. The top button of the ABU coat will

not be fastened; however, all other buttons will be secured at all times.

ABU Pants

Pockets will be secured and items stowed in pockets will not be visible except

pens stowed in the pen pocket. Tucking the ABU trouser into the boot is optional.

Whether tucked in or bloused, the trouser must be evenly bloused (gathered in and

draped loosely) over the top of the combat boot and must present a bloused

appearance.

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Belt. Desert Sand colored (Tan). A one piece rigger style, nylon, web belt (1 ¾

inch wide) will be worn with ABU trousers. The belt may extend past the buckle.

Headgear

Headgear. Headgear will be worn outdoors at all times, unless in a designated “no

hat” area.

The ABU patrol cap will rest squarely on the head with the bottom of the cap

parallel with the ground. The brim of the cap will face forward. Cap may not be

pushed, rolled, folded or tucked in (e.g. ranger fold).

Only cadet officers will wear their rank on the ABU cap.

Footwear

Sage green socks will be worn with the sage green boots. Plain white socks may

be worn under the sage green socks as long as the white socks are not visible.

Sage Green Boots will be worn with the ABU. Boots will be sage green, lace up

with plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without a perforated seam.

A zipper or elastic inserts may be worn.

*Cadets selected for, and graduating from, the CSAF Flight Academy are

authorized to wear the flight suit on the same day other cadets wear the ABU.

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SHOULDER CORDS: Shoulder Cords are worn by cadets who have earned

leadership positions. Cadets assigned to various positions of responsibility within

the cadet group will wear the appropriate shoulder cord corresponding to their

position. Cords will be worn on the left shoulder. Cadets will turn in their chords

when they no longer serve in that position. Cadets can only wear one cord.

a. Corps Commander: Gold

b. Vice Corps Commander: Silver

c. Inspector General: Red

d. Command Chief: Royal Blue

e. Group Commanders: Dark Blue

f. Wing Executive Officer: UN Blue

g. Squadron Commanders: Gray

h. Special Assistant to the SASI: Infantry Blue

*Cadets on competitive drill teams will only wear shoulder cords during

competitions.

SHOULDER TABS: Cadets may only wear the tab if they continue to meet all

of the requirements of the tab. Only one tab may be worn at a time.

a. ACADEMICS: Awarded annually at the December change of command

ceremony to AS 200 cadets who have achieved a weighted overall GPA of 4.0 or

higher. Cadets must return the tab if their weighted overall GPA goes below a 4.0.

b. HONOR GUARD: Awarded to active Honor Guard members who have

completed at least 3 events (flag detail or saber team) and met all of the

requirements of being on the Honor Guard.

c. DRILL TEAM: Awarded to active Falcons or Blue Knights cadets who have

completed at least 1 competition event and met all of the requirements of being on

their respective team.

d. PT TEAM: Awarded to active PT Team members who have completed at least

1 PT Challenge event and meet PT Team attendance requirements.

e. COLOR GUARD: Awarded to active Comp Color Guard members who have

completed at least 1 competition event and met all of the requirements of being on

the Comp Color Guard team.

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Air Force Junior ROTC Berets

Active cadets earn their beret by completing at least 3 events. To receive a beret,

the Flight Commander will sign an approval letter addressed to the ASI, stating the

following cadets have met the criteria necessary to wear the beret. Cadets will

wear berets during competitions. When a cadet is no longer an active member of

the team, the cadet must return their issued beret to the ASI.

a. Falcons: White

b. Blue Knights: Dark Blue

c. Comp Color Guard/Honor Guard: Black

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Saluting Rules

1. The salute, in its various forms, is a courteous exchange or greeting and is

considered a military greeting the world over. In many countries, as in our

country, it is a symbol of respect. American military personnel consider the salute

as a courteous and respectful greeting between members of an honorable

profession. It is one of the oldest traditions binding military professionals together.

You will be taught the proper manner of saluting and the rules governing its use

among military services.

2. A salute is required when a cadet is outside in uniform and encounters any

active-duty or retired officer who is also in uniform. When any Cadet Enlisted

encounters a Cadet Officer, they are required to salute. If both Cadets are Cadet

Officers, the lower ranking Officer will render a salute to the higher ranking

Officer. If both Officers are the same rank, no salute is required.

a. The salute is rendered indoors only when cadets are in formation, participating

in a ceremony, or reporting to the SASI. The proper sequence of reporting

includes the rendering of the salute and the statement “Sir/Ma’am, Cadet (last

name) reporting as ordered,” or other appropriate comment. The cadet holds the

salute until it is returned or otherwise acknowledged by the officer. When the

purpose of the report or meeting is completed, the cadet again salutes; the officer

will return the salute and the cadet will turn sharply to the most direct exit and

leave.

b. A salute is never given or returned while running. The cadet will come to quick

time (to a walk) and render the salute when approximately three paces from the

officer.

c. If a cadet in uniform observes the American Flag being raised or lowered from

any flagstaff, he or she will assume the position of attention facing the flag, render

the hand salute, and hold it until the flag has reached the summit or base of the

flag staff. If the cadet is in civilian clothes, he or she will assume the position of

attention facing the flag and place the right hand over the heart. If a cadet is

wearing civilian attire and is also wearing headgear, he or she will remove it and

hold the headgear to their left shoulder, so their right hand is over the heart.

d. When outdoors, cadets in uniform at Edmond North High School will render

the hand salute during flag raising ceremonies and public recitation of the Pledge

of Allegiance.

e. If the cadet is outdoors and the National Anthem or “To the Colors” is being

played, the cadet in uniform shall stand at attention, face the flag or music, and

render the hand salute until the music or call ends. If the cadet is indoors, they will

face the flag or music, and stand at the position of attention until the music or call

ends.

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f. When a cadet is late for formation, he or she will approach the cadet or person in

charge when the formation is at halt, salute, and request permission to fall-in.

g. Cadet officers and cadet non-commissioned officers will correct observed

saluting violations in a courteous and helpful manner. All cadets are expected to

accept these corrections as being constructive in nature.

h. The “no hat/salute area areas” (approved by the SASI), are the covered

walkways from the main school building to AFJROTC and the Freshman

Academy.

i. During a promotion board, cadets will salute the head administrator of the board,

state their rank, name, and what promotion board they are reporting to. Example:

“Sir/Ma’am, Cadet Tech Sergeant (Last name) reporting to the Cadet Master

Sergeant promotion board.” The board member will return the cadet’s salute and

the cadet will be asked to sit down. When the Board is over, the cadet will then

state their rank and last name, then report out. Example: “Sir/Ma’am, Cadet Staff

Sergeant (Last name) reporting out.”

Examples of a Salute

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Organization/UMD of the OK-81 AFJROTC Wing

1. The Unit Manning Document (UMD) on the following page reflects how the

OK-81 AFJROTC Wing is organized. This organization breaks down the

functions of the group into specialized tasks. The responsibilities associated with

these tasks are available in a separate document. Each cadet should study all of

the job descriptions as they relate to the organizational chart and UMD, to gain a

more complete understanding of how the various functions relate to the total

mission of the wing.

2. Examination of the organizational chart shows not everyone can be a leader at

the same time. A system exists (the promotion system) to ensure cadet leaders are

chosen carefully. Information relative to promotions is contained in a separate

chapter.

3. Closer examination of the organizational chart will show a “Chain-of-

Command” reflected by the black lines connecting the cadet functions or

positions. Information, guidance, and decisions should flow “down” the chain-of-

command in the form of orders, either oral or written, through all intermediate

levels of command. Information, advice, and recommendations should flow “up”

the chain-of-command through all intermediate levels of command. There is also a

lateral flow of information, such as between staff elements, in the classroom, and

in leadership laboratories. Unless there is this flow of information both “up” and

“down” the chain-of command, the organization will quickly become ineffective

and cease to function as a unit. If the Wing Commander is not present, the

command of the Corps falls to the Vice Commander.

4. The number of leadership positions authorized is shown in the UMD. To

progress up this chain-of-command, each cadet should strive to learn the duties

and responsibilities of each position on the chart. If you are selected for one of the

leadership positions, fulfill the position to the best of your ability and there will be

room for you to move “up” the chain-of-command. Remember… Service Before

Self.

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Unit Manning Document (UMD)

Function Symbol/Position Max Rank Auth Nr Auth Wing Staff Wing Commander C/Col 1

Vice Wing Commander C/Lt Col 1

Inspector General C/Lt Col 1

Executive Officer C/Maj 1

Command Chief C/CMSgt 1

Assistant to the SASI C/Col 1

Groups Group Commanders C/Lt Col 3

Senior Enlisted Advisors C/SMSgt 3

Squadrons Squadron Commanders C/Maj 9

Squadron First Sergeants C/SMSgt 9

Staff Officers Flight Commanders C/Capt 28

Assist Flight Commanders C/1Lt 10

Col – 2 Lt Col – 5 Major – 10 Captain –28 1Lt – 10

CMSgt – 1 SMSgt – 12

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Organization Chart Under Separate File Due to Formatting

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Promotions 1. Promotion opportunities challenge and motivate cadets. Earning a promotion is visible

evidence of progression and standing among fellow cadets. Promotion is also evidence of

maturity, the ability and willingness to accept additional responsibility, and a demonstrated

ability to direct others toward objectives resulting in an effective organization.

2. Promotions are based on academic performance, leadership potential and the other

requirements outlined in the cadet promotion criteria.

3. The promotion system is patterned after the active duty Air Force and will conform to

guidance provided by Headquarters AFJROTC.

a. There are 4 promotion cycles each academic year. Each cadet must earn their promotion to

the minimum course enrollment rank listed on page 6 or reached their max rank for their AS

year group to progress from one JROTC level to the next.

(1) Cadet Enlisted Members: Every AS 100 cadet begins as a Cadet Airman Basic (no

stripe). Cadets may earn a promotion up to 3 times a year. Exception: AS-100 cadets selected

as Flight Sergeants will be promoted to C/SSgt at the beginning of the fall semester of their

AS-200 year. AS 100 cadets must earn at least C/A1C to enroll as an AS 200. AS 200 cadets

must earn at least C/SSgt to enroll as an AS 300. AS 300 cadets must earn at least C/MSgt to

enroll as an AS 400.

Flight Sergeants: Any AS 100 cadet wishing to serve as a Flight Sergeant for their AS

200 year must meet the minimum criteria: Attain the rank of C/SrA, have a minimum

overall 3.0 GPA. The selection process will consist of 4 parts: 1.) a multiple choice test

with a 70% passing score; 2.) 30-step drill step execution; 3.) a uniform inspection and

4.) a board interview using a rubric (see attachment 16). Each part is worth 25 points.

The top scoring cadets will be selected as Flight Sergeants (see attachment 19). AS

300/400 Flight Sergeants are selected by the cadre.

(2) Cadet Officer Members: To become a Cadet Officer, cadets must attain the rank of

C/MSgt or higher, be currently passing ALL classes, and pass the Cadet Officer Qualification

Test (COQT) in the spring semester with a score of 70% or higher. Cadets who attain the rank

of C/MSgt or higher may take the COQT at the end of the year. Cadets who pass the COQT

will begin wearing the C/2Lt rank at the beginning of the following year.

NOTE: Cadet Officers may be promoted once per semester (exception is the Wing XO who

may be promoted 3 times in the academic year).

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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ENLISTED RANKS ACCORDING TO THEIR AFJROTC

ENROLLMENT:

C/Airman Basic – C/SRA (AFJROTC 100)

C/SSgt – C/MSgt (AFJROTC 200)

C/MSgt – C/CMSgt (AFJROTC 300 & 400)

CRITERIA FOR EACH PROMOTION ACCORDING TO RANK: The criteria below are for each

promotion cycle, not cumulative. All criteria must be met in Infinite Campus (IC) by Thursday the

week preceding the promotion. The required GPA is not weighted. The SASI/ASIs will check IC.

Requirements Met: ASI/SASI Approval:

C/Amn

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes _____________

2.0 GPA ___________

Passing JROTC class ___________ ___________

C/A1C No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes ___________

2.0 GPA ___________

“C” or higher in JROTC class ___________

No more than one zero uniform grade ___________ ___________

C/SrA

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes ___________

2.2 GPA _____________

“B” or higher in JROTC class ___________

No more than one zero uniform grade _____________ ___________

C/SSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes ___________

2.4 GPA _____________

“B” or higher in JROTC class ___________

No more than one zero uniform _____________

70% or higher on promotion test ___________ ____________

C/TSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes ___________

2.4 GPA ___________

“B” or higher in JROTC class ___________

Average of 75% or higher on uniform inspections _____________

75% or higher on promotion test ___________ _____________

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C/MSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes _____________

2.5 GPA ___________

“B” or higher in JROTC class ___________

Average of 80% or higher on uniform inspections _____________

75% or higher on promotion test ___________ *Participate in 1 extracurricular activity _____________

Pass the promotion board including the

30-step sequence, with no more than 3 errors _____________ _____________

C/SMSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension ___________

Passing all classes _____________

2.7 GPA ___________

“A” in JROTC class ___________

Average of 80% or higher on uniform inspections _____________

80% or higher on promotion test ___________ *Participate in 1 extracurricular activity _____________

Pass the promotion board

30-step sequence, no more than 3 errors _____________ _____________

C/CMSgt

Selected by the ASI/SASI & must

be currently assigned as the SEA __________ ___________

NOTE: See attachment 13 for all information concerning the C/MSgt and C/SMSgt promotion board

questions/rubric. The cadet promotion board will consist of any three members of the Wing staff.

Two members may be used if necessary.

*Extracurricular Activities: Active member of any JROTC LDR activity, cheer/pom-pom,

band/orchestra, a job, any North HS sport or club.

Officer Promotion Requirements:

a. Once a cadet becomes a cadet officer, the ability to get promoted beyond C/2Lt will include many

factors.

b. Cadets initially assigned to command and staff positions will not be awarded the highest rank

authorized for these positions. This will permit promotion to the authorized grade based upon actual

performance in that position. The UMD authorizes the maximum rank structure for the OK-81 Wing.

c. No cadet will hold a grade higher than that authorized for his/her current position. Exceptions may

be approved by the SASI.

d. Promotion consideration for all cadet officers beyond C/2 Lt will be based on job performance,

grades (minimum of a B in JROTC and passing all classes), conduct in and outside of school, and

recommendation by cadet staff members above their chain of command. Supervisors will use the

Cadet Officer Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) to rate every cadet officer during every

eligible promotion cycle. The ASI/SASI will approve/disapprove all PRF’s. Once a cadet has reached

their maximum rank for their position (per the UMD), PRFs are no longer required.

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e. Cadet officers will lose their rank and revert to their cadet enlisted rank should they: remain on the

eligibility (failing) roster more than 3 consecutive weeks or 6 total weeks in a semester; be assigned

AISP for more than 3 days; be suspended; fail to meet dress/appearance standards or fail to accomplish

their assigned duty following 1 verbal and 1 written reprimand. Cadets who lose their cadet officer

rank, will also be removed from their staff position and must re-test for cadet officer.

f. Cadet officers serving on a flight staff (Flt/CC or Assist Flt/CC) for any LDR (Blue Knights,

Falcons, Comp Color Guard, Honor Guard, Aeronautics, etc.) that are no longer actively participating

as members of that Flight will maintain their cadet officer rank, but will not be promoted for the

remainder of that year.

4. The following policies governing appointments apply to the ENHS AFJROTC program:

a. The SASI will select the Corps Commander. The Corps Commander and Cadre will approve

all other cadet staff positions.

b. Normally all cadets serving in a leadership position will perform those duties for one

complete academic year. The Wing Commander will be assigned for one semester.

c. Cadets selected for Wing leadership positions will be based on 1). Sustained dedication to

the Corps demonstrated by involvement in Corps activities outside the classroom such as: LDR

activities, tutoring, and community service and 2.) Academic success. Cadets cannot be expected to be

selected for higher-level Corps positions if they have not been involved in Corps events or programs

outside the classroom.

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AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

1. A number of distinctive and coveted awards are authorized by AFJROTC for presentation to

cadets based upon superior academic and leadership excellence or valor. There are two

categories of awards with accompanying medals, ribbons, and/or certificates.

a. National Awards

b. AFJROTC Awards

2. The presentation of the awards will be done at an appropriate ceremony. Advance publicity

will be arranged by the Public Affairs Officer (PAO), and the families of cadets will be invited

to attend.

3. Wear of Devices on Ribbons: Cadets will wear the ribbon for each award earned.

Additional awards of the same ribbon will be indicated by the wear of oak leaf clusters

(devices) on the ribbon. A maximum of four devices may be worn on a ribbon. Devices will be

worn tilted slightly downward to the wearer’s right, with the stem pointing to the wearer’s

right. If not all devices fit, (more than four) wear a second ribbon. When additional awards

reduce the devices to a single ribbon, remove the second ribbon.

4. Ribbons of Other Services: AFJROTC Cadets are authorized to wear ribbons earned while

enrolled in Army, Navy, and Marine Corps JROTC Programs. Cadets will wear AFJROTC

ribbons ahead of other service ribbons, or may exchange the ribbons from the other services.

5. The following are a list of national awards in order of precedence. The criteria for

each award can be found in the Air Force JROTC Guide: Gold Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Gold Valor Award

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.

Silver Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Silver Valor Award is

awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of

the Gold Valor Award.

Cadet Humanitarian Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. 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.

Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. Award consists of a ribbon with silver star

device and certificate. 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. "Countable" hours must be logged into

WINGS and be accomplished IAW published guidance (AFJROTCI 36-2001, Part 7) Countable

hours will be the period from 11 April (previous year) to 10 Apr (current year). HQ will use the last

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PSR cadet enrollment and the hours submitted in WINGS for that period to calculate the Top 5% units

and notify the units earning the Award. 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. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is

intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning,

organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly benefit the

local community. This is not an award given to participants but to the key leader(s) of the project.

Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This AFA-sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and

is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year (in a 3- year program) or third-year

cadet (in a 4-year program). The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal

characteristics and eligibility criteria: Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school). Outstanding

personal appearance (uniform and grooming). Display personal attributes such as initiative,

judgment, and self-confidence.

Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military

services. It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots

who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice

which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to

encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. The medal

is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Daedalian in the village of Lavadia,

Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and feathers.

The award also includes a ribbon. This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet at

each unit that meets the following criteria: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of

patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation. 9-5 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.

American Legion Scholastic Award. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon

with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a scholastic scroll. This award is presented annually

to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year

program) based on the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements. Each cadet must: 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.

American Legion General Military Excellence Award. This award consists of a bronze medal

accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a torch. This award is

presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year

cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the cadet’s general military excellence. Each cadet must: Rank

in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class. Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership,

discipline, character, and citizenship.

American Veterans (AMVETS) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon. This

award is presented annually to one qualified cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing

to leadership such as: A positive attitude toward Air Force JROTC 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

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standards). Obtained a grade of “A” (or the numerical equivalent) in their AS class. Be in good

scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection and at the time of presentation.

Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal, ribbon, and

certificate. This award is presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding

third-year cadet (fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must possess individual

characteristics contributing to leadership such as: Positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.

Outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture, and grooming). Attributes of

initiative, judgment, and self-confidence. Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and respect). Growth

potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change). Demonstrate the

highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions. 9-7 Rank in the top 10% of

their AS class.

Military Order of World Wars Award. This award consists of a bronze medal pendant, certificate,

and ribbon. This award is presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue

the aerospace science program the following school year. Selection is based on outstanding

accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award. This award is presented annually to an

outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4- year program) who shows exceptional potential

for military leadership. Each cadet must: 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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon. This

award presented annually to an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a 3-year program (third- or

fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program) who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who

possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Each cadet must: Have a positive

attitude toward AFJROTC. Have outstanding military bearing and conduct. Possess strong positive

personal attributes (such as courtesy, dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation).

Demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or drill team) and actively promote

Americanism. Demonstrate leadership potential. Attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC with an

overall average grade of “C” in all subjects for the previous semester. Be active in student activities.

Not have been previous recipients of this award.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.

This award annually recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet (third- or fourth-year cadet

in a 4-year program) who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program and demonstrates leadership ability.

Each cadet must: 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.

Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award. This annual award consists of a medal pendant

with a ribbon. This award recognizes an outstanding second or third-year cadet in a three-year program

(third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities

in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Each cadet must: Be in the top 25% of

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the AFJROTC class. Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character,

and citizenship. Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air Force JROTC Cadet Award. This TAI sponsored award

consists of a ribbon and a certificate. This award is presented annually to two cadets. Cadets may be

first-year, second-year, or third-year cadets (in a 3 or 4 year program) and must meet the following

criteria: 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 (TREA) Award. Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for

exceptional leadership to the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in an Enlisted Rank. The

selected enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school

year. This award consists of a medal set with ribbon and a certificate from TREA.

The Celebrate Freedom Foundation. Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for outstanding

performance in academics and cadets corps activities as a first or second year JROTC cadet. This

award consists of a ribbon and a certificate.

Air Commando Association Award. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for completing 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, physical fitness and family strength. This award consists

of a ribbon and certificate.

6. The following are ribbons and criteria that must be met in order to be awarded:

a. DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD WITH MERIT (DUAM): Awarded to cadet enrolled during

the same academic year in which OK-81 receives a HQ AFJROTC evaluation with an overall rating of

“Exceeds Standards” and the unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. Both criteria must

occur during the same academic year.

b. DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD (DUA): Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic

year when OK-81 is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA.

c. OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AWARD (OOA): Awarded to cadets enrolled during the

academic year when OK-81 is selected by HQ AFJROTC as the OOA.

d. OUTSTANDING FLIGHT RIBBON: Awarded each academic semester to members of the flight

who accumulated the most flight points. Points are awarded based on the following: Highest average

Saturday community service participation, highest average greenery sales (fall) and BALTO

contribution (spring), highest Wing Staff evaluation, fall/spring picnic competition, and highest

average PFT score. Flight points will be deducted each month for cadets failing classes.

e. TOP PERFORMER RIBBON: This is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a

maximum of 2% of the current cadet corps population. The individuals are selected by the Cadre.

f. OUTSTANDING CADET RIBBON: Awarded annually to one outstanding AS-I thru AS-IV cadet.

The recipient is selected by the ASI/SASI and must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive

personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence.

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g. LEADERSHIP RIBBON: Awarded annually for outstanding performance in a position of senior

leadership. Cadet squadron commanders and above will receive this ribbon.

h. ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON: Awarded annually for a significant achievement as deemed

appropriate in the judgment of the SASI and will be limited to the top 5% of each AS level.

i. SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RIBBON: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious

service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Presented for a single or sustained performance

of superior nature and selected by the ASI/SASI. Limited to the top 10% of each AS level. Cadets

who sell $700 in Greenery sales will receive this award,

j. ACADEMIC RIBBON: Awarded annually for academic excellence as signified by attaining an

overall GPA of at least a 3.0 and have an “A” in JROTC.

k. CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE RIBBON: Awarded for completion of an approved leadership

program (Youth Leadership Conference, Summer Leadership Encampment, Boys/Girls State, CAP

Encampment, or Military Academy Summer Seminars) of at least 5 days duration. This ribbon can

only be earned once.

l. SPECIAL TEAMS COMPETITION RIBBON: Awarded to drill team members for placing (1st,

2nd

, 3rd

) in an Air Force or Joint Service competition (Color Guard, Drill, Rifle, Academic Bowl,

CyberPatriot, etc.).

m. ALL-SERVICE NATIONAL COMPETITION RIBBON: 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.

n. AIR FORCE NATIONALS COMPETITION RIBBON. 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.

o. ORIENTEERING COMPETITION RIBBON: Awarded to team members for completing unit-

specific Orienteering Program as part of the unit curriculum or UCO’s ROTC Orienteering course.

p. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS RIBBON:

Awarded annually to cadets who serves as the commander of at least one of following: Aeronautics,

PT Club, Honor Guard, CyberPatriot, Blue Knights, Falcons, Competition Color Guard or

StellarXplorer/JLAB.

q. DRILL TEAM RIBBON: Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all Drill

Team events per academic year or 3 Drill Team events in an academic year, whichever is lower. An

oak leaf cluster will be given for each additional 3 events.

r. COLOR GUARD RIBBON: Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 5 Honor Guard

events for the academic school year. An oak leaf cluster will be given for each additional 5 events.

s. SABER TEAM RIBBON: Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 3 Saber Team

events. An oak leaf cluster will be given for each additional 3 events.

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t. MARKSMANSHIP RIBBON: Does not apply to OK-81 since there is no marksmanship program.

u. GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets who met the criteria for the

attendance, dress and appearance, and longevity ribbons.

v. SERVICE RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who have participated in at least two Saturday

community service events in the same year or sells at least $500 in Greenery sales.

w. HEALTH AND WELLNESS RIBBON: To earn this ribbon you must at least a 50% on their PFT

OR

Attend 1/2 of all after-school PT training. Attendance will be tracked by the Athletic Flt/CC and

provide a written approval form which will be turned in to the cadet’s flight staff.

x. RECRUITING RIBBON: Awarded to a cadet who has served on at least 1 recruiting event or

recruited at least 1 new cadet into JROTC. The recruiting flight commander approves this award.

y. ACTIVITIES RIBBON: Awarded annually for active participation (attend at least 75% of all

meetings) in one Leadership Development Requirement activity, (PT club, Aeronautics, CyberPatriot,

JLAB, StellarXplorers) other than drill and color guard/Honor Guard teams. Leaders of these LDR

activities will be responsible for tracking attendance and submitting member for this annual award.

z. ATTENDANCE RIBBON: Awarded annually to cadets with no more than 5 unexcused tardies, no

more than 10 total absences, and no time in AISP/suspensions.

aa. DRESS AND APPEARANCE RIBBON: Awarded annually to a cadet with an average grade of

80% on all inspections. An unexcused missed uniform/not wearing the uniform all day is a 0.

bb. LONGEVITY RIBBON: Awarded annually for successful completion (passing) of each

Aerospace Science course with a “C” or higher.

cc. BATAAN DEATH MARCH HIKE RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who participate and complete

the 14-mile Bataan Death March Memorial Hike. This can be completed in one to three days. Safety

and course selection are paramount. Completion of the annual Oklahoma City Memorial half-marathon

fulfills this requirement.

dd. PATRIOTIC FLAG RIBBON: Awarded to cadets who participate in the annual 4th

of July

parade or an OK-81 sponsored Veteran’s Day event.

7. LOCAL AWARDS: a. SHARPEST CADET: Awarded to a single cadet in each flight, each semester (Change of

Command, fall / Awards Banquet, spring) with the highest uniform inspection average.

b. FLIGHT COMMANDER’S AWARD: Selected by the flight commander and awarded to a single

cadet in each flight each semester based on the following criteria: inspection grade, Corps activities

involvement (LDR’s, community service, greenery sales), academic performance, and standard of

conduct within the flight.

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c. PRINCIPAL’S AWARD: This award is presented annually to one cadet based on his/her

combined military and scholastic excellence. The Cadet must have attained a 3.0 GPA average in all

other courses and attained a 4.0 average in AFJROTC. They must be involved in at least one LDR and

passing all classes.

d. SENIOR AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR AWARD: This award is presented annually

to one AS-300 or 400 cadet whose performance and behavior most nearly reflects those traits of

leadership and academic achievement desired in an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet. They must be

involved in at least one LDR and passing all classes.

e. AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR AWARD: This award is presented annually to one

AS-100 cadet and one AS-200 cadet who demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in performing all

duties. They are dependable, actively seek responsibility, and exhibit exemplary behavior. They must

be involved in at least one LDR and passing all classes.

f. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: This award is presented to AS-400 cadet officers who

have made significant contributions to the overall success of the Corps. This award is in appreciation

for all they have accomplished in their four years as a cadet. They must be passing all classes.

g. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD: This award is presented to AS-400 cadets who have

faithfully served the Cadet Corps. Cadets selected have conscientiously served through exceptional

service and are deserving of special recognition. They must be passing all classes.

h. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD: This award is presented to AS-300 cadets who

demonstrated sustained superior performance to the Corps. They must be involved in at least one LDR

and passing all classes.

i. COMMENDATION AWARD: This award is presented to select AS-100 cadets who have high

leadership and academic potential. They must be involved in at least one LDR and passing all classes.

j. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: This award is presented to AS-100 cadets who have demonstrated

enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards AFJROTC. They must be involved in at least one LDR

and passing all classes.

8. BADGES and criteria that must be met in order to be awarded:

a. DISTINGUISHED AFJROTC BADGE: Awarded annually to one AS-300 cadet for

outstanding moral courage and personal attributes, outstanding military potential, and military

and academic excellence.

b. AEROSPACE EDUCATION FOUNDATION BADGE: Awarded annually to AS 200

and AS 300 cadets who have an overall 3.3 GPA and no grade below a “C” on their transcript.

c. KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY: Awarded annually at the fall Change of Command to

AS 200 cadets and higher who have achieved an overall 3.3 GPA, an A in every JROTC class,

and no grade lower than a “C” on their transcript.

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d. GROUND SCHOOL BADGE: Awarded for completion of an FAA-approved ground

school.

e. FLIGHT SOLO BADGE: Awarded to any cadet who possesses a signed FAA-approved

solo flight certificate in either powered or non-powered aircraft.

f. FLIGHT CERTIFICATE BADGE: Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA

pilot’s certificate in either powered or non-powered aircraft.

g. MODEL ROCKETRY BADGE: Awarded to members of the Aeronautics Club who

build a model rocket and have two successful launches and recoveries.

h. ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SILVER WINGS: Awarded to members of

the Aeronautics Club who build and hang at least one airplane model in the classroom.

i. CYBER PATRIOT BADGE: Awarded to members of the OK-81 CyberPatriot Team who

compete in the annual nation-wide competition.

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30-COMMAND DRILL SEQUENCE

FALL-IN

OPEN RANKS, MARCH

READY, FRONT

CLOSE RANKS, MARCH

PRESENT, ARMS

ORDER, ARMS

PARADE, REST

FLIGHT, ATTENTION

LEFT, FACE

ABOUT, FACE

FORWARD, MARCH

**RIGHT FLANK, MARCH

*LEFT FLANK, MARCH

**COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH

FORWARD, MARCH

**TO THE REAR, MARCH

**TO THE REAR, MARCH

**COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH

FORWARD, MARCH

**EYES, RIGHT

*READY, FRONT

**COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH

FORWARD, MARCH

**CHANGE STEP, MARCH

**COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH

FORWARD, MARCH

FLIGHT, HALT

LEFT, FACE

RIGHT STEP, MARCH

*FLIGHT, HALT

*Called on Left foot

**Called on Right foot

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Attachment 1

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Attachment 2

Hair. Your hair will be no longer than the

bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck.

Your hairstyle must be conservative—no extreme or

faddish styles are allowed. Hair Weaves are

authorized as long as they adhere to the following

criteria. It should look professional and allow you to

wear uniform headgear in the proper manner; your

hair must not be too full or too high on the head. Hair

must be able to be placed in a 3” bun (maximum of 3

inches) In addition, your hairstyle shouldn’t need

many grooming aids. If you use pins, combs,

barrettes, elastic bands or similar items, they must be

plain, similar in color to your hair, and modest in size.

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Attachment 3

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Authorized Hair Cut

Not Authorized

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Attachment 4

Attachment 4

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Attachment 5

Attachment 5

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Attachment 6

Attachment 6

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Attachment 7

Attachment 7

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Attachment 8

ABU Headgear

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Attachment 9

Attachment 9

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Attachment 10

Attachment 10

Large medals may be worn on the Service Dress coat only, directly under

ribbon rack and only at the Military Ball, Dining Out, and Awards Banquet

(per OK-81 SASI). CAP, Boy Scout, or Boys/Girls State awards are not

authorized.

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Attachment 11

Large medals may be worn on the Service Dress coat only, directly under ribbon

rack and only at the Military Ball, Dining Out, and Awards Banquet (per OK-81

SASI). CAP, Boy Scout, or Boys/Girls State awards are not authorized.

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Attachment 12

Attachment 12

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Attachment 13

Attachment 13

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Attachment 14

I. Staff Position:

II. Key duties, tasks, and Responsibilities:

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III. Justification for Promotion:

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V. PERFORMANCE FACTORS: Meets standards / does not meet standards

A. Job Performance Has knowledge to perform duties effectively, met all

suspenses, and performed job exceptionally.

B. Leadership Skills

Sets and enforces standards. Works well with others.

Fosters team-work, displays initiative, self-confident.

C. Professional qualities

Exhibits loyalty, discipline, dedication, integrity, honesty,

and C/officer traits. Adheres to Air Force standards. Accepts

personal responsibility. Is fair and objective

D. Judgment and Decisions

Makes timely and accurate decisions, Emphasizes logic in

Decision Making, Retains composure in stressful situations,

Recognizes Opportunity, requires minimal supervision.

E. Organizational Skills Demonstrates ability to plan, coordinate, schedule effectively,

And uses resources effectively and efficiently. Meets

Suspenses

Recommend Promotion to C/_____________ Supervisor Signature_______________________

Squadron/Group Commander Initial: Recommend Promote_________ Do Not Promote________

Wing CC Initial: Promote/Do Not Promote______ ASI/SASI Concur/Non-Concur_____

OK-81 Cadet Officer Promotion Recommendation

Name: Date of Report: Cadet Rank

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Attachment 15

Promotion Board Instructions for C/MSgt - C/SMSgt Before a cadet can attempt to meet the promotion board, the cadet MUST ensure all requirements are met for

promotion to C/MSgt, C/SMSgt. Promotion times/dates will be posted at least one week prior to promotion. If a

cadet does not meet the initial requirements approved by the SASI/ASI, they will not be allowed to meet the board.

All promotion testing and board scheduling will be handled by the Promotion Flight Commander.

The Promotion board will consist of three members of the OK-81 Wing Staff. Two members may be used in

case of time crunch or overwhelming demand.

The cadet and 3 members (2 in dire situations) will step into an available classroom and begin the board.

The cadet must salute to the highest ranking board member and state their rank, name, and what promotion

board they are here for.

Example: “Sir/ma’am, Cadet Tech Sergeant John Doe reporting for Cadet MSgt promotion board!”

Instructions for board members

Step One: Cadets must state the 30-step drill sequence with no more than 3 errors or the cadet will fail the board.

Step Two; In what extracurricular activity are you involved? (Must be in 1 for C/MSgt, and C/SMSgt):

*Extracurricular Activities: Active member of a JROTC Activity (Honor Guard, Aeronautics, Drill Team, APT, Flag

Corps, etc.), band/orchestra, any North HS sport, or a job outside of school.

If a cadet cannot answer this question, the promotion board is automatically ended.

Step Three: The promotion board will ask the candidate four questions and evaluate five areas. Each area will be

subjectively graded based on the rubric below. To be promoted, the board average score for the combined five areas

(each member’s total score, add all scores together, then divide by number of members present) must meet the

following minimum: C/MSgt = 20 points C/SMSgt = 23 points

The following 3 questions are for promotion to C/MSgt: What is the meaning of Integrity First?

What is the meaning of Service Before Self?

What is the meaning of Excellence in All We Do?

The following 3 questions are for promotion to /SMSgt: If you were the Corps Commander, what would be the first thing you would do, and why?

How do you see yourself as a role model to the younger cadets?

How would you deal with a cadet in the program that is using social media to negatively influence other

cadets in the program?

Report Out: After the promotion board and drill, the cadet reports out, and closes the door behind them. Example:

“Sir/ma’am, Cadet Tech Sergeant Jane Doe reporting out!”

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C/MSgt, C/SMSgt PROMOTION BOARD RUBRIC

Poor Average Excellent

Reporting In

5 points

Cadet does not report in.

0-2 pts

Cadet reports in but

fails to give a

salute, state rank, or

promotion board

3-4 pts

Cadet reports in properly

with a crisp salute, name,

cadet rank, and promotion

board

5 pts

Question 1

5 points

(Mandatory)

Why do you feel you

should deserve to be

promoted?

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Question 2

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4 Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Question 3

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Question 4

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4 Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Total: 25 Points. The promotion board will consist of three members of the Wing Staff. Two members

may be used due to time shortage or scheduling conflicts.

Name: ______________________________

Date: ________________________

Promotion board for: C/________________

Points (total) :__________

C/MSgt = 20 points C/SMSgt = 23 points

Pass: Yes_____ No______

Senior Staff member signature:_________________________

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Attachment 16

Flight Sergeant Selection Process

Interested AS 100 cadets will compete for a select number of flight sergeant positions in

the spring semester of each year. Those selected will serve as the flight sergeant for AS

100 and AS 200 flights for the following year. Flight sergeants are one of the most

critical positions in the Cadet Corps and the process for selection is keen. The

following criteria will be used:

1. A multiple choice test consisting of drill and ceremony, dress and appearance

standards, and the Cadet Handbook.

Points are as follows:

Test score:

70-76 5 points

77-84 10 points

85-90 15 points

81-95 20 points

96-100 25 points

2. A graded uniform inspection: Maximum of 25 points with points subtracted for

each infraction

3. The 30 step drill sequence: Maximum of 25 points with a point subtracted for

each mistake

4. The Flight Sergeant board (see attachment 17): Maximum of 25 points based on

responses.

TOTAL: 100 points

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Attachment 17

Flight Sergeant Board

The following rubric will be used for all AS-100 cadets attempting to become a flight sergeant for their

AS 200 years.

Flight Sergeant board will be scheduled by the Personnel Flight Commander.

The board will consist of three members of the OK-81 Wing Staff. The board will use a

classroom and begin the board.

The cadet must salute to the highest ranking board member and state their rank, name, and

purpose.

Example: “Sir/ma’am, Cadet Senior Airman Jane Doe reporting for the flight sergeant

board!”

Instructions for board members

After the cadet reports in, every cadet will be asked a total of four responses. Each question will be

graded individually by each board member on a scale of 0 – 5.

The following four questions will be:

1. Why do you believe you deserve to be a flight sergeant?

2. What is your greatness weakness? Why? And what have you done to overcome that weakness?

3. How would you deal with a cadet who routinely disrupts the class and does not follow

instructions?

4. Please explain how you would instruct one of the following commands?

Left/right face

Present Arms

Parade Rest

Position of Attention

About face

After all four responses have been answered, the cadet will report out.

Example: “Sir/ma’am, Cadet Senior Airman Jane Doe reporting out!”

After the questions have been asked and answered, each board member will total their points. The

three members will than average their total. The cadets will then be rank ordered according to their

scores.

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FLIGHT SERGEANT BOARD RUBRIC

Poor Average Excellent

Reporting In/out

5 points

Cadet does not report

in/out.

0-2 pts

Cadet reports in/out but

fails to give a

salute, state rank, or

promotion board

3-4 pts

Cadet reports in/out

properly with a crisp

salute, name, cadet rank,

and promotion board

5 pts

Question 1

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Question 2

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4 Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Question 3

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Response 4

5 points

Cadet gives a simple

answer that is not thought

out or doesn’t answer

question completely

0-2 Pts

Cadet gives an average to

good answer but doesn’t

go into extra detail to

answer the question

3-4 Pts

Cadet gives a descriptive,

well thought out answer

and goes into extra detail

to answer the question

5 Pts

Total: 25 Points. The promotion board will consist of three members of the Wing Staff.

Name: ______________________________

Date: ________________________

Points (total) :__________

Senior Staff member signature:_________________________

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Attachment 18

Flight of the Semester Criteria

Outstanding Flight will be awarded to one AS-100 flight and one flight out of AS 200-400 that obtain the most flight points.

Physical Fitness

Test

Wing Staff Evaluation

Trivia

Bowl Sat Community

Service

(2 events)

Food Drive

LDR Member

Deducted Points

TOTAL

POINTS

AS-100 Flts

Bravo

Delta

Foxtrot

Hotel

AS-200- 400 Flts

Alpha

Charlie

Echo

Golf

India

Juliet

Ranking for individual events is at the discretion of those in command of the event. Each event will have a maximum of 25 earnable flight points. However, flight points for being an LDR member (JROTC affiliated clubs only) are earned by attending 75% of the club meetings and having the club officer’s signature as confirmation. Cadets will earn ½ point for every club they are a member of each semester. Deductions: Two weeks prior to the end of the semester the SASI/ASI will advise the WG/CC to deduct points from each flight for cadets failing a class. ½ point will be deducted for every class an individual fails in each flight. Ranking System Example: 1st Place- 25 points

2nd Place- 20 points

3rd Place- 15 points

4th Place- 10 Points

5th Place- 5 Points

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Attachment 19

EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

AIR FORCE JROTC/OK-81 215 W. DANFORTH EDMOND, OK 73003 (405) 726-7173

LT COL (RET) MICHAEL PENNING

MAJOR (RET) ERIC WEINGAERTNER

SMGT (RET) ROY MARTOS

______________________________________________________________________________

Air Force JROTC Uniform Policy, JROTC advancement criteria: Cadets are required to wear the Air Force issued JROTC uniform as part of the class. Uniforms will be worn every

Tuesday, with exception. By signing below, you and your parent/guardian agree to meet the uniform/grooming standards

established in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903 and meet all requirements listed to remain in JROTC. All of the

requirements of AFI 36-2903 requirements can be found on the internet at https://static.e-

publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2903/afi36-2903.pdf JROTC classes are one year in length so

students will be held accountable for meeting the standards for the entire school year.

Printed Student name:___________________________________

1. The student will practice military classroom procedures, military drill and ceremonies, military customs and

courtesies, respect for senior cadets, flag procedures, and leadership by example.

2. A cadet who is either removed from the program or does not wish to continue from one level to the next, will not

be allowed to return into the program in the future.

3. The student will wear the uniform with pride, keep it clean (shirts washed and ironed weekly), shave (males)

before wearing the uniform, and meet hair cut (males) or hair style (females) standards. Students will be

thoroughly briefed on all of the uniform, grooming standards, etc. before wearing the uniform and within the first

week of school.

4. If students do not meet weekly standards/refuses to wear the uniform each week or shows an indifference to the

JROTC training, it will have a major impact on their grade. The first incident stated above will result in a zero for

the week, the second violation will result in a phone call home with stated documentation in Infinite Campus, the

third violation will result in a principal referral requesting removal from JROTC.

5. If a student is absent on a uniform day, they must wear the uniform the first day they return to school. If there is a

situation where the uniform cannot be worn on uniform day, the parent/guardian must send a note with the student

or call the instructor with the reason. Having the uniform at the dry cleaner is not an excuse for missing a uniform

day. You are responsible for dry cleaning all uniform items before they are returned.

6. Twenty percent of JROTC is focused on wellness. A parent must grant approval by signing the JROTC PFT

(Presidential Fitness Test) form for the cadet to be in JROTC.

7. ADVANCEMENT/DIS-ENROLLMENT: Attached are the criteria to advance within JROTC from each AS

level. That sheet is for you to keep. By signing below, you agree to the established criteria in the attachment.

There are 4 promotion opportunities each school year. It is the cadet’s responsibility to know and meet the

promotion requirements during a promotion cycle. The promotion requirements are also in the OK-81Cadet

Handbook.

___________________________________ _______________________________ ___________

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

ADVANCEMENT: Although JROTC is an elective class, it is also a unique program designed to build citizens of

character. Cadets will have the opportunity to move from each AS level to the next but the requirements for academic

achievement and behavioral responsibility increase at the AS 300 and 400 levels. This is due to the requirement to lead by

example for the AS 100 and AS 200 cadets. It is up to each cadet to take personal responsibility for their grades, behavior,

and promotions. Criteria below are for that specific 7-week (approx.) promotion cycle, not cumulative. There will be four

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promotion cycles each year. Example; GPA and grades will be based on their current class grades. The instructor will

check Infinite Campus for current grades, AISP/suspension one week prior to promotion to determine eligibility.

To advance from AS 100 to AS 200: The cadet must get promoted to at least C/Airman First Class (twice in the year).

To advance from AS 200 to AS 300: The cadet must get promoted to at least C/Staff Sergeant.

To advance from AS 300 to AS 400: The cadet must be promoted to at least C/Master Sergeant or above.

Promotion Criteria:

C/Amn C/A1C C/SrA

No time in AISP/Suspension No time in AISP/Suspension No time in AISP/Suspension

Passing all class Passing all classes Passing all classes

2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA 2.2 GPA

Passing JROTC class “C” or higher in JROTC class “B” or higher in JROTC class

No more than one zero uniform grade No more than one zero uniform grade

C/SSgt C/TSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension No time in AISP/Suspension

Passing all classes Passing all classes

2.4 GPA 2.5 GPA

“B” or higher in JROTC class “B” or higher in JROTC class

No more than one zero uniform Average of 75% or higher on uniform inspections

70% or higher on promotion test 75% or higher on promotion test

C/MSgt C/SMSgt C/CMSgt

No time in AISP/Suspension No time in AISP/Suspension Selected as the

Passing all classes Passing all classes Command Chief

2.5 GPA 2.7 GPA

“B” or higher in JROTC class “A” in JROTC class

Average of 80% or higher on uniform inspections Average of 80% or higher on uniform inspections

75% or higher on promotion test 80% or higher on promotion test

*Participate in 1 extracurricular activity *Participate in 1 extracurricular activity

Pass the promotion board, 30-step sequence Pass the promotion board, 30-step sequence

Cadet Officer Promotion criteria can be found in the Cadet Handbook.

Dis-enrollment Policy Cadets will adhere to HQ AFJROTC guidance, uniform/dress and appearance standards, standards of conduct, and

academic progress by passing all classes. If the student meets the criteria for disenrollment in the fall semester, they will be

removed from the program at the end of the fall semester and before the start of the spring semester. Students will be dis-

enrolled for:

Failure of 2 classes in a semester or the same class over two semesters.

Placement in AISP > 3 days a school year. Exception: AS-100s shall not exceed 3 days a semester.

Suspension from school.

Failure to meet promotion criteria.

Inability to fit/wear the uniform.

Unable/unwilling to meet uniform/dress and appearance standards in accordance with AFI 36-2903.

Shows an indifference to training. After the school’s “add/drop period,” only a school administrator may

approve a student’s withdrawal from JROTC. Students should expect their grade to be a reflection of

their ability/inability to maintain the standards in this handbook. If your student is on a district transfer

and drops or is dis-enrolled from JROTC, Edmond Public School administrators (not JROTC instructors)

will determine if he/she remains at Edmond North HS.

JROTC Instructors will use the following remedial actions in an effort to correct a cadet’s behavior:

1. Verbal counseling 2. Written reprimand 3. Phone call/meeting with a parent or guardian (documented

in Infinite Campus) 4. Meeting with principal for removal.

//SIGNED// //SIGNED//

MICHAEL R. PENNING, LT COL (RET) DEBREON DAVIS

SENIOR AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR PRINCIPAL