KY-941 AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

CADET GUIDE SCOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

REVISED 1 SEPTEMBER, 2013

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Welcome to the KY-941 Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Corps: By choosing this elective course, you will continue to build the reputation of the Cadet Group and establish it as an integral part of the curriculum at Scott County High School. This is a program for all students…JROTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status.

This year your goal should be to enhance your knowledge of aerospace (air & space) and become effective, productive and proud members of the Scott County High School Cadet Corps. Each of you will learn about aerospace science, develop your leadership skills and participate in our Wellness program. These accomplishments should help you to become better citizens in our community. This cadet guide is designed to enable every cadet to obtain and maintain the high standards that will prepare each of you for a position of leadership. It stresses habits of orderliness, self-reliance, self-discipline and pride. This guide pertains to all cadets in the KY-941 Cadet Corps, whether a cadet officer, a cadet non- commissioned officer, or a cadet airman. This is your cadet guide. Read it and know its content. It only touches the surface of things to know and do.

Working together, we will share a prosperous and exciting year full of opportunities for growth. Use your imagination to develop ideas that will improve the cadet corps. Anytime you have a suggestion for a change or improvement, do something about it…write it down and put it in the suggestion box, or discuss it with a staff member. Let’s put good ideas into action!

For a better Cadet Corps, STEPHEN R. GARCIA, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) ROBERT E. STORY JR., MSgt, USAF (Ret) Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Aerospace Science Instructor

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Title Page

1 AFJROTC Cadet Creed 4

2 Mission and Goal of AFJROTC 5

3 Admission, Transfer, Disenrollment 6

4 Conduct and Military Courtesy 7

5 Cheating 9

6 Dress and Appearance 10

7 Clothing and Equipment Account 17

8 Saluting/Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem 18

9 Special Programs and Activities 20

10 Communications 22

11 Organization of the Cadet Corps 23

12 Unit Manning Document 24

13 Job Descriptions 25

14 Promotions 37

15 Cadet Evaluations 39

16 Awards and Decorations 40

17 School JROTC Letter Criteria 48

18 The Air Force Song 49

19 High Flight 50

20 Terms and Abbreviations 50

21 Illustrations of Cadet Uniforms, Attachments 54

from AFJROTC Guide, dated 22 June 2011

Attachment 1- Merit/Demerit system

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CHAPTER ONE

AFJROTC CADET CREED

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who served their community and nation with patriotism.

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before

Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of cadets, community, and to myself.

My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for my

actions and deeds. I will hold others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will come after me.

I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

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CHAPTER TWO

MISSION and GOAL of the AFJROTC PROGRAM 1. The mission of the Air Force Junior ROTC program is to “develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community.” The goal of the AFJROTC program is to instill in high school cadets the values of: citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. 2. AFJROTC cadets should develop:

a. An appreciation of the basic elements of national security. b. Respect for, and an understanding of, the need for constituted authority in a democratic society. c. Patriotism and an understanding of their personal obligation to contribute toward national security. d. Habits of orderliness and personal responsibility.

e. A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, and leadership.

f. Broad-based knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine. g. Basic military skills.

h. A knowledge of and appreciation for, the traditions of the Air Force.

i. Understand and follow the three Air Force Core Values of:

Integrity First,

Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.

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CHAPTER THREE

ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND DISENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS

1. To be eligible for membership in the AFJROTC program, a student must be:

a. enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction at Scott County High School. b. a citizen or national of the United States or a foreign student admitted for permanent residence, or a Foreign Cadet. c. Above the 8th grade. Students may participate during the summer between the 8th and 9th grades.

2. A cadet may be disenrolled for any of the following reasons: a. Failure to maintain acceptable course standards (haircut, grooming, uniform wear, etc.)

b. Inaptitude or indifference to training, or disciplinary reasons involving undesirable traits of character.

c. Failure to remain enrolled in school. d. Individual request for release, consistent with the current Scott County High School drop/add policy.

3. Transfer of students from other AFJROTC units, and all other services, may be enrolled with full academic credit given for training already received. No guarantees can be made, however, with respect to a student retaining temporary rank made in another unit prior to transferring to the KY-941 Cadet Group. Temporary rank and cadet jobs are tied together, as are permanent rank and the cadet's year in JROTC. 4. Completion. All cadets will be awarded a Certificate of Training for successful completion of 2 years of AFJROTC. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded for successful completion of 3 years. An updated Certificate of Completion will be awarded for successfully completing 4 years. These certificates may allow the cadet to enlist at a higher rank if joining a branch of the military. 5. Cadet Responsibilities: Each cadet will agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Aerospace Science Department and to accept responsibility for the proper care and maintenance of their uniform, textbooks, and other equipment. Failure to do so will prevent further continuation in the program.

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CHAPTER FOUR

CONDUCT AND MILITARY COURTESY 1. Importance of Standards. The nature of the JROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within the school and community, requires its members to adhere to higher standards than might normally be found among the student population. 2. General: Cadets are expected to observe correct military conduct at all times. Such behavior will reflect credit upon themselves, their families, the Cadet Group, Scott County High School, and the United States Air Force.

3. Classroom Procedures: When the tardy bell rings, all cadets will be standing behind their desks at the position of parade rest. The Flight Commander will call the role and mark absentees on the attendance sheet. After calling the role, the Flight CC will call the room to Attention and report to the Instructor, by saying "Sir, class is ready for instruction". If the Flight Commander is absent, the Flight Sergeant will replace him or her.

a. Classroom instruction will not begin until all cadets are standing at attention behind their chairs. After the Flight Commander has reported to the instructor, the instructor will command, "Take your seats" or words to that effect. Promptness is an objective of the program and cadets are expected to be in place behind their chairs before the late bell rings. b. In the event the instructor is delayed, the Flight Commander may seat the flight.

c. Cadets who enter the class after the tardy bell has rung will stand at the back of the room until the instructor has received the class report. At that time, the tardy cadet will report to the Flight CC and request permission to join the class. Any excuse slip will be presented at that time.

d. All cadets are expected to obey the following rules while in the AFJROTC classroom: 1. Remove headgear before coming indoors and do not place it back on your head until after you are outdoors. 2. Comply with the instructions given to you by the flight commander, or cadet in charge, when the instructor is not present. 3. Bring to class the materials needed for that class. Do not bring other materials or personal possessions that may cause a distraction in the classroom. 4. Always be attentive when someone else is speaking. There is no talking allowed when an instructor or another student is addressing the group. 5. Turn in all homework assignments on time.

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6. Do not sleep in class. If you are unable to stay awake, move to the side or rear of the classroom and stand up.

7. Let the instructor know if you are ill. If you feel like vomiting, go to the restroom immediately.

8. Do not eat in the classroom (clear water bottles are permitted). This includes sodas or food purchased in the cafeteria between classes. Chewing gum is allowed, however there will be no popping or blowing bubbles. 9. Act appropriately in class. Do not sit on the tables or put feet on tables or chairs. Do not engage in “horseplay”, throw anything, tilt chairs, or write on tables or chairs. Place all trash in the trash containers. Do not throw trash on the floor! 10. Do not talk while the instructor is teaching or work on non-JROTC materials.

11. Do not shut the door if entering the instructor’s office. Counseling will never occur behind closed doors.

3. Military Courtesy: The practice of saying "Yes Sir/Ma'am" or “No Sir/Ma’am" to instructors is always observed in the cadet program. Such responses reflect long-established military courtesies that will soon become a habit, even though you may not be accustomed to this at first. The instructors will enforce strict military courtesy throughout the course of instruction, during both classroom and drill pad instruction periods.

4. Title of addresses: Civilians visiting the class are to be addressed as "Mr., Mrs., Ms. (last name)", or as “Sir/Ma’am”. Military personnel are to be addressed by their rank or as "Sir/Ma'am". 5. Inappropriate Behavior. Inappropriate behavior, in or out of uniform, is prohibited while participating in AFJROTC. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, consuming alcohol, drub abuse, tobacco use, verbal threats, and physical attacks. 6. Hazing is strictly forbidden. Hazing is the practice of directing someone of lesser rank to perform a humiliating act which entails the surrender of dignity and self-respect or a hazardous act which exposes one to physical danger or bodily harm.

7. Harassment, such as improper or abusive language, and coercion of fellow class cadets for personal gain, is strictly forbidden. Misuse of authority will not be condoned nor tolerated. Harassing behavior extends to the telephone, internet, and cyber-texting. Report any incidents of harassment to the instructors immediately so they can help end this behavior.

8. Requiring cadets to perform push-ups or any other physical activity as punishment is strictly forbidden. These activities may only be performed as part of the unit’s regular physical training/wellness program.

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CHAPTER FIVE

CHEATING

1. Cheating is taking unfair advantage of a situation or of fellow classmates in order to obtain higher grades or some other tangible gain. Cheating is usually, but not always, accomplished by using or copying from another person's work. It often takes the form of some last moment action that is done without thinking. If you take advantage of an opportunity that gives you an unfair advantage over a classmate, you are guilty of cheating. Recognizing a tendency among humans to do such things on occasion, it is therefore possible to avoid cheating when the opportunity arises by deciding in advance to avoid it. 2. CHEATING IS NOT PERMITTED IN AFJROTC AT SCOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. It is important that each cadet understands this basic requirement and makes every effort to follow it. Cadets who cheat identify themselves as people not worthy of holding cadet rank, of being promoted, or of receiving favorable recommendations, scholarships, awards, or other special recognition in the future. Anyone who would accept such honors with full knowledge that they did not earn them, but instead acted unfairly and improperly to gain such honors is guilty of cheating. That person has also completely failed to achieve the aims, goals, and objectives of the AFJROTC course of instruction. Such individuals have demonstrated that they have no regard for their fellow cadets. 3. Cadets who cheat and are not caught likely hurt themselves more than those who are caught. Cadets who have not made a commitment to avoid cheating will often fall into the trap of cheating whenever the opportunity arises because they have not made an effort to do otherwise.

4. Individuals who either passively (but knowingly) or purposely allows others to copy their work are just as guilty of cheating as the active cheater is. They are willing participants and have endorsed by their action an act of dishonesty. They will be dealt with exactly the same as the active cheater.

5. While instances of cheating will be dealt with on an individual basis, these guidelines are intended to inform, in advance, all cadets of the seriousness such activities are viewed by Scott County High JROTC instructors. The honesty, integrity, and reputation of the cadet corps are up to you.

6. Cadets who find these guidelines offensive or who believe them to be impossible to follow should talk with an AFJROTC instructor immediately about leaving the corps.

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CHAPTER SIX

DRESS AND APPEARANCE

Because you wear the official uniform of the United States Air Force, any objectionable behavior in public can create an unfavorable reaction toward the AFJROTC program and the Air Force. Proper conduct, actions, and attitudes will create and sustain a favorable public reaction that will enhance the image of the Cadet Corps. Therefore, as an AFJROTC cadet, you must constantly strive to present a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

Without question, the way you wear your uniform affects public opinion. Your appearance in uniform, wherever you are, is a reflection of your school, unit, community, and your pride in your personal appearance. All cadets should be aware of this anytime they wear the uniform in public. Buttoned pockets, well-pressed shirts, and shined shoes mark the cadet who pays attention to details.

1. UNIFORM EXEMPTION FOR FIRST-YEAR CADETS (AS 1). a. First-year cadets (AS1 only) may be exempt from the AF blue uniform

requirements. Exempt first-year cadets will not be issued the AF blue uniform until ready to fully comply with AF blue uniform requirements.

b. The AF blue uniform is mandatory for all official military functions such as color/honor guards, or other official events the SASI deems appropriate. First- year cadets exempt from uniform requirements cannot participate in those official military functions or events.

c. Exempted first-year cadets can participate in any unit activity not requiring a

uniform (raising and lowering school flag, picnics, orienteering, camp-outs, etc.). However, cadet formations cannot comprise a mix of uniform wearing and nonuniform wearing cadets.

d. Exempted first-year cadets may elect at any time during the school year to receive an AF blue uniform. After full uniform issue, they will comply with all AFJROTC and KY-941 uniform wear requirements and grooming standards.

e. All first-year cadets who choose not to be “exempt” will be issued an AFJROTC blue uniform. They will follow the general rules for wearing the uniform

2. GENERAL RULES FOR WEARING THE UNIFORM

a. The designated uniform day is WEDNESDAY of each week. Each cadet will wear the uniform designated by the instructors on that day. Cadets (any year group) may wear the blue uniform only to their JROTC class if desired. Cadets who choose this option must make provisions to store their uniform in a safe location. Any cadet who does not wear

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the uniform to JROTC class on the designated day should wear the uniform on the next day back to school (except PT Thursday’s). If the absence was excused, full uniform credit is available. If the day missed was an unexcused absence, the maximum grade allowed is 80%. A cadet who fails to make up the wear as directed by the instructors will be given a uniform grade of zero for that week. Two zeros in the same nine-week period will result in the cadet being placed on Corps probation. Three zeroes in a semester will lead to a class transfer if open classes are available.

b. Cadets may wear the uniform to church, weddings, funerals or special events when approved in advance by the SASI/ASI.

c. Cadets may not wear the uniform when participating in political rallies, marches, or other public demonstrations that would bring discredit to the school, community, the United States Air Force, or the United States government. d. Only authorized uniform items will be worn. Do not mix any uniform items (except the blue zip jacket) with civilian clothes. In case of extremely cold weather, the SASI/ASI will authorize the wear of civilian coats, hats/gloves. However, these items must be removed as soon as possible after your arrive at school.

e. Wear authorized insignia as shown in the uniform appendix at the end of this guide. f. Hands should be kept out of uniform pockets, and pockets buttoned at all times.

g. Keep shirttails tucked in.

h. Keep fingernails short and clean. i. Trim loose strings and frayed seams.

j. Have a high-gloss shoeshine. Always use canned paste wax. Do not use liquid shoe polish…it will crack the shoe leather. Do not put black edge dressing on the soles of your shoes; these products put unnecessary marks on the floors and walls.

k. Carry books and other items in the left hand, leaving the right hand free to salute. l. Avoid carrying bulky items in the pockets that will distract from the appearance of the uniform. m. Jewelry. While in uniform, cadets may wear a wristwatch and rings, but no more than three rings at a time. You may wear one bracelet if it is neat and conservative. Bracelets must not detract from military image, must not be wider than one-half inch, and must not subject anyone to personal injury. Cadets may not wear ornaments on their head or around their neck. Thumb rings are not allowed in uniform. Colored wrist-bracelets that support a cause are also not allowed.

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n. Nametags: On the male shirt, the blue nametag is worn over the right breast pocket parallel with, and centered above, the top seam of the pocket. On the female blouse, it is worn on the right side, centered, even with to 1.5 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. The silver nametag may only be worn on the service dress coat. Placement of the nametag on the uniform is shown in Attachment 7 for males and Attachment 8 for females.

o. All insignia are fastened with metal clutches (frogs). If you lose one, see your flight commander or ASI for a replacement.

p. Hitchhiking, performing hard labor, engaging in sports activities, etc., while wearing the uniform are not permitted.

q. Cadets are not allowed to use tobacco products while in uniform. r. The lightweight blue jacket may be worn indoors or outdoors and must be zipped at least half-way. This jacket may be worn with civilian clothes when insignia is removed. The AF Symbol is optional. It may be embroidered on the front left side at members cost and is not authorized to be worn with civilian clothes. Women may wear the male version of the lightweight blue jacket.

s. Cadets must avoid any public displays of affection when in uniform.

t. The blue coat, trousers, lightweight jacket and flight cap must be dry-cleaned. The bottom of the trouser legs will touch the shoes in such a manner as to cause a slight break in the front trouser crease. No cuffs are worn on military uniform trousers. You need to obtain permission to alter the leg length and waist size of the trousers. The rear pocket will be buttoned at all times. Articles carried in the pocket will not be visible. The zipper tab will be pressed down to permit the fly to be neatly closed. Sunglasses cases will not be worn on the belt. Hats and gloves are not tucked under epaulets of any uniform at any time. Sunglasses are not "worn" on the body (partly in, partly out of pockets, or tucked in belts). Gloves are not tucked in belts. A well-groomed cadet observes all of these small details.

u. The outside pockets of the service dress coat are for decoration only. Nothing should be carried in them. Use the inside pocket for carrying small, flat items. All outside pockets and snaps will be secure at all times. The coat may be removed in the classroom when it becomes uncomfortably warm. v. Your "GIG" line is the line formed by the edge of the shirt, the edge of the belt buckle, and fly of the trousers. The "GIG" line should always be kept straight. Check it frequently.

w. Shoulder Cords. Some cadet group staff and drill team members may wear shoulder cords. Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord on the left shoulder of the light blue shirt or service dress coat. On the service dress coat, cords should be pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the coat. The following group staff/drill team

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positions may wear cords:

1. Command section (CC, CD, and SEA) …Silver 2. Operations Squadron (CC, Flight CC’s, …Solid Blue 3. Operations Squadron OIC’s & NCOIC’s…Blue and White 4. Mission Support Squadron CC …Solid Red 5. Mission Support Squadron OIC’s & NCOIC’s…Red and White 6. Drill Team Exhibition members during a meet…Maroon 7. Honor Guard, Color Guard, and Saber Team during the event only…White

x. AFJROTC Physical Training (PT) Uniform. The PT uniform is a multi-purpose uniform worn by cadets.

1. PT-shirts must be tucked in except when performing actual PT…they will always be tucked in when wearing civilian clothes. 2. Portions of the PT uniform may not be mixed with any combination of the Air Force uniform. 3. The PT uniform is not to be substituted for the weekly uniform day and will only be worn during AFJROTC events.

y. Eyeglasses and Sunglasses. If you wear glasses, they must not have any ornaments on the frames or lenses. Eyeglass lenses that are conservative, clear, slightly tinted, or have photosensitive lenses may be worn in uniform while indoors or while in military formation. Sunglasses are not allowed while in a military formation. Neither eyeglasses nor sunglasses can be worn around the neck while in uniform.

z. Tattoos and Body Piercing. Excessive tattoos will not be exposed or visible while wearing the uniform. Cadets are counseled that tattoos and brands may preclude them from serving in the military. Cadets in uniform are not allowed to attach or display objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part.

3. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR MALE CADETS a. The face will be clean-shaven. Mustaches are permitted. If worn, mustaches will be neatly trimmed, must not extend downward beyond the line of the upper lip and may not extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. Beards or goatees are not permitted.

b. Hair will be neatly cut, clean, trimmed, and present a groomed appearance. The bulk of the hair will not exceed 1.25 inches on the top of the head and will not exceed 1.25 inch at the termination point on the back of the head. Hair will be groomed to follow the contours of the head and will not touch the ears or collar. Hair in front will be groomed so that it does not fall below the eyebrows and will not protrude below the band of properly worn headgear. Male cadets whose hair is not in accordance with the above rules will have points deducted from their uniform grade. Braided hairstyles, Mohawks, ducktails, bowl cuts, cornrows, or fad haircuts are not authorized. Such hairstyles will

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result in a zero grade during uniform inspection. c. If an individual chooses to wear sideburns, they will be neatly trimmed. Sideburns will not extend beyond the bottom of the lowest part of the exterior ear opening, and will end with a clean-shaven, horizontal line.

d. Male cadets are not allowed to wear necklaces or earrings while in uniform. e. The flight cap is worn with the front crease towards the lower center of the forehead in a straight line with the nose, approximately one inch or one finger width above the right eyebrow and two finger widths above the right ear. When worn in this manner, the vertical crease of the cap will be fully extended without a protruding tip at the back. If your cap does not fit in this manner, it is either too large or too small. See the ASI for a trade. Headgear is always removed indoors unless you are a member of a color guard or sabre team. The male flight cap, when not worn, should be tucked under the belt on the left-side of the belt buckle with the insignia to the outside.

1. The SCHS campus is designated a “No Hat” area for normal uniform wear.

2. Hats or cover are required for all uniformed activities (color guards, parades, etc.) both on and off campus.

f. The belt is threaded through the loops to your left. When buckled, only the metal tip of the belt should show. The adjustable belt clamp is used to change the length of the belt for a proper fit.

g. The shoes will be laced to the top and shined to a high gloss at all times. Corfam shoes are optional personal expense items for all cadets.

h. The socks must be black. No other colors are authorized. i. Short-sleeve blue shirts/blouses with a white V-neck T-shirt are the usual uniform for weekly inspections (unless SASI designates “ties and tabs”). The shirttail is pulled down into the trousers tightly and tucked at the sides to make it nearly form fitting. The only creases on the shirt are down the sides of the sleeves. No items will be carried in the shirt pockets.

4. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEMALE CADETS

a. Hair must be styled to permit the proper wear of Air Force headgear. Hair should always be clean, neatly arranged, and styled so that it does not touch the eyebrows or cover any portion of the face. Cornrows, pigtails, and other hairstyles that allow the hair to extend below the bottom of the collar or over the blouse or jacket are not authorized.

b. Hair ornaments, such as ribbons, will not be worn. Pins, combs, or barrettes similar in color to the individual's hair color may be worn. Hairnets are not authorized.

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c. Earrings are allowed if they are small, conservative, pearl white, gold, or silver, diamond/diamond looking and spherical. Clip-on earrings must fit tightly and may not extend below the earlobe. Only one earring per ear is allowed, and it must be worn in the lobe portion of the ear.

d. The flight cap is worn with the vertical crease of the cap at the center of the forehead in a straight line with the nose and approximately 1 to 1.5 inches above the eyebrows. Hair may protrude below the front of the cap but must not touch the eyebrows.

e. Leather low quarter shoes will be issued. They will be worn during leadership training. Black pumps may be worn as an optional personal expense item. Female cadets will wear black socks or neutral color hose/stockings with the shoes.

f. The flight cap, coat, skirt, lightweight jacket, and slacks must be dry-cleaned. Blouses should be laundered after each wearing. Light to medium starch may be used to keep blouses crisp and looking their best.

g. Female cadets may wear nail polish while in uniform. It should be conservative in color and in good taste. It must not contain any ornamentation, and cannot contain more than one color. h. The skirt will be hemmed to the middle of the knee. If it is a new skirt and you are the first to be issued it, you should allow at least one inch of extra length because the skirt is single knit and will shrink when first dry-cleaned. When worn properly, the zipper will be on the left side, and the small pocket will be over the right front hip. The belt is threaded through the loops to your right. When buckled, only the metal tip of the belt should show. i. Pregnant cadets. Female cadets are exempt from the uniform wear requirements

when a pregnancy progresses to a point where it is not possible to wear the standard blouse or slacks/skirt.

5. Uniform Inspections: All cadets will be inspected and graded on their personal appearance and wear of the uniform. Cadets will receive a grade of 0-100 points, depending on their compliance with the uniform and personal appearance standards listed in Air Force Junior ROTC Guide (dated 22 Jun 2011) and this Cadet Guide. If a cadet continually has the same uniform violations and makes no attempt to correct them week after week, instructors will recommend them to the principal for disenrollment from the Aerospace Science program.

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Uniform Inspection Criteria:

Not maintaining Posture/Military Bearing (-20) Chewing Gum/Talking (-15) Hair - Minor Infraction (-10) Major (-30) Ear Rings Wrong Style (-10) Shaving - Minor Infraction (-10) Major (-30) Mustache Out of regulation (-10) Undershirt - Dirty (-5) Not Worn or Wrong Color (-50) Insignia - Improper (-5) Not Worn (-10) Name Tag - Improper (-5) Not Worn (-15) Ribbons Improper (-5) Buttons - Unbuttoned (-5) Missing (-10) Belt/Tie/Tab - Improper (-5) Not Worn (-10) Gig Line Not Straight (-5) Nail Polish Wrong Color (-10) Unauthorized Jewelry (-15) Shirt/Blouse/Trousers/Skirt - Dirty (-10) Wrinkled (-10) Socks/Nylons Wrong Color (-50) Shoes: Not Shined (-10) Wrong Style (-20) Strings (-2) Each

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CHAPTER SEVEN

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT 1. Protecting government property is each cadet's responsibility. All uniform items (with the exception of PT clothes, white T-shirts, shoes and socks), AFJROTC textbooks, compasses, canteens, etc., are equipment items loaned to you by the Air Force. Other items of equipment belong to or are the responsibility of Scott County High School. Each item of the uniform and equipment must be accounted for at all times.

2. At the time you receive your uniform; you will sign a Custody Receipt form and place your initials on each line for individual items of uniform and equipment. You are then responsible for each item you receive. If you lose an item or willfully or negligently destroy it, you will be required to pay for it. At the time you receive your uniforms, you will be told how much each item costs. The cost of replacement, however, will be the replacement cost of the uniform when it is lost or destroyed. 3. Each cadet will receive one complete uniform with all accessories and insignia. You must understand that all items of issue must be returned or paid for before the end of the school year. You are responsible for returning uniforms cleaned, pressed, and on a hanger. No certificate of training or course completion will be awarded until you return all uniform items. 4. To prevent unnecessary expenses, you should follow these guidelines concerning care of Air Force equipment.

a. Immediately report any item that is lost, stolen, or damaged to the ASI.

b. Cadets who purchase optional uniform items should maintain them in the same manner as issued items.

c. AFJROTC uniforms are to be worn only at prescribed times for AFJROTC activities. d. Do not leave uniform items in unlocked lockers or unattended in other places in the school. e. Do not lend uniform items/insignia to other cadets or persons.

f. Do not permit another cadet to turn in your uniform or equipment items or place your uniform in care of others.

g. Be alert for uniform or equipment items left or misplaced by another cadet. Turn in such items to the SASI/ASI.

4. The supply storage area is strictly OFF LIMITS to all cadets unless they are with the SASI/ASI or cadet staff member assisting with equipment/supplies.

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CHAPTER EIGHT

SALUTING/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/NATIONAL ANTHEM RULES 1. The salute is a friendly military exchange of greeting practiced the world over. Military personnel consider the salute a courteous and respectful greeting among members. It is one of the oldest traditions binding military professionals together. 2. You will be taught the proper manner of saluting and the rules that govern its uses among the military services. There are special rules at Scott County High School governing the salute and saluting areas which you must become familiar.

3. When outdoors and in uniform at Scott County High School, saluting of instructors is always required. Salute when you recognize the person as an SASI/ASI and eye contact is made with them within a reasonable distance.

4. A salute is never given or returned while running. The cadet will instead come to quick time (a walk) and render the salute when approximately three paces from the instructor.

5. Saluting outdoors when in civilian clothes is not required.

6. If a cadet observes the American flag being raised or lowered from any outdoor flagstaff, he or she will assume the position of attention, render the hand salute (if in uniform) and hold it until the flag has reached the summit or base of the flagstaff. If the cadet is in civilian clothes, they will assume the position of attention and place the right hand over their heart. If a male cadet is wearing civilian attire including a hat, he will remove the headgear and hold it to his left shoulder so the right hand is over the heart.

7. If the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and a cadet is in uniform indoors, the cadet should stand at attention, remain silent, and face the flag. If most of those present are in civilian clothes, however, the cadet may exercise the option of standing at attention, placing the right hand over the heart, and joining with the others in reciting the pledge. 8. If the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and a cadet is in uniform outdoors, the cadet should stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag and render a hand salute. 9. If the Pledge of Allegiance is recited and a cadet is not in uniform, either indoors or out, the cadet should stand at attention, face the flag, and recite the pledge. The right hand is over the heart and males will hold hats, if worn, as described in paragraph 6 above.

10. If the National Anthem is being played indoors and a cadet is in uniform, the cadet should face the flag (if present), stand at attention, but not salute unless carrying a rifle or saber. Cadets not in uniform should stand at attention and face the flag (or music, if a flag is not visible). 11. If the National Anthem is being played outdoors, a cadet in uniform should stand at

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attention, face the flag (if visible, or the music if it is not) and salute. If no flag is visible and the music is recorded, the cadet should simply face straight ahead while saluting. Cadets not in uniform should stand at attention, face the flag, and place the right hand over the heart. Male cadets will remove their hats and hold them as described in paragraph 6 above. 12. Cadet Officers and cadet NCOs should correct saluting errors in a courteous and helpful manner when cadets junior to them commit such errors. All cadets are expected to accept such corrections properly.

REPLICA WEAPONS and SABERS

KY-941 owns replica weapons (wooden rifles) and sabers. These are used in the performance of Color Guards, Honor Guards, and Drill Meet competitions. Safe handling of these weapons is the cadet’s responsibility and top priority.

A. All weapons will be stored in locked cabinets or lockable carrying cases. B. Replica weapons and sabers will only be issued by the instructors or the commanders of Drill Team, Color Guard, or Honor Guard. Flight commanders may issue the practice rifles for training in their flights. These weapons must be returned to unit storage daily.

C. Cadets will handle these weapons in a proper manner. Cadets will not point the rifle barrel at anyone, play with the bolt or action, or otherwise misuse the weapon. Use extreme care with the sabers…Sabers will not be used for “sword fighting” or to poke anyone. D. While transported, these items may not be openly displayed and must be under the care of an instructor. Once at the place of drill meet/ceremony, they must be under the control of an instructor or cadet at all times. If remaining overnight away from campus, these items must be stored in an instructor’s hotel room. At no time will these items be left unattended.

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CHAPTER NINE

SPECIAL PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES

1. COLOR GUARD. The Color Guard has the honor of presenting the national, state, Air Force, and POW flags at school and community events. Distinctive uniform items such as berets, ascots, and gloves may be worn by the Color Guard. Each cadet will have an opportunity to train for Color Guard duty during AS1 Leadership. Cadets who display competency after training may volunteer for color guards. Competition Color Guard is part of the drill team and members are selected on a best-qualified basis.

2. DRILL TEAM. The Drill Team will represent Scott County High School in drill competitions and at ceremonial functions. Membership is open to all AFJROTC cadets. Team members are selected on a best-qualified basis. Practices will be held before school on days/times selected by the instructors. 3. HONOR GUARD and SABER TEAM. These activities support the school and community while instilling esprit de corps. Selection for both activities is based on military bearing, appearance, and demonstrated ability to perform the duty. Rifles and sabers handled properly in a ceremony lend dignity and solemnity to the event.

a. Saber Team. While handling sabers, Safety of cadets is paramount and all team members will comply with safe handling procedures. Unless an exception is made by the instructors, only AS 2-4 cadets will perform saber team duty.

b. Completion of the saber team training program is required to perform this activity. 4. AWARENESS PRESENTATION TEAM (APT). APT is an academic endeavor designed to provide role models for elementary and middle school students. It also provides a practical application of the skills learned in the leadership portion of the curriculum.

a. An APT team is composed of cadets selected by the AFJROTC instructors based on their demeanor, verbal abilities, and professional appearance. The teams are responsible for selecting topics, conducting research, writing, and presenting the material.

b. APT members should be prepared to deliver brief presentations on a topic of interest that can include, but is not limited to, staying in school or drug use/abuse. All APT presentations must be approved by the high school principal. 4. KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY (KHAS). KHAS is the academic honor society of AFJROTC. Its purpose is to promote high academic standards and achievement. AS 2-4 students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for membership.

5. SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (SLS). SLS is a one-week school attended by various AFJROTC units throughout the state. Cadets have the opportunity to earn individual and team awards. Completion of SLS entitles the cadet to a one rank promotion (if enlisted), and

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selection to the grade of C/2Lt at the beginning of their AS 3 year. Instructors will select cadets to attend SLS based on:

a. Participation in Corps activities. b. Behavior and attendance c. Minimum grade of “C” in JROTC. d. Completion of a physical fitness test.

Cadets selected for SLS will participate in a pre-school training program conducted by cadets who

have previously attended the school. Attendance at these training sessions is required to remain a primary candidate for the school.

6. MODEL AIRPLANE/ROCKETRY. Model airplane/rocket club is for cadets who enjoy building airplanes and model rockets. No experience is necessary…all cadets are eligible for membership. Advanced Rocketry is available to AS 2-4 cadets. Cadets may earn the model rocketry badge for completing the requirements in the Model Rocketry Handbook that include passing a safety test, building their own model rocket, and successfully launching it.

7. Curriculum-in-Action Trips (CIA). The cadet group will take periodic field trips to nearby military installations, airfields, military museums, etc. All cadets who participate must have parent/guardian approval, passing grades in all core classes, and the permission of other teachers in accordance with school policy. SASI will determine uniform requirements for these trips. 8. FUND RAISING. Various fund raising activities are conducted to support the cadet corps. The success of any fund raising activity depends upon the support of each cadet. Fund raising activities are necessary to support field trips, drill team competitions, and other events such as picnic/field days, military ball, and campouts.

9. ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY. Near the end of the school year, an awards ceremony is held to recognize outstanding cadets and present AFJROTC unit and national awards. Family members are encouraged to attend this prestigious event.

10. PHYSICAL TRAINING/WELLNESS PROGRAM. Conducted one day per week (usually on Thursday) to promote and improve physical fitness and overall wellness. Cadet safety is the primary consideration for all aspects of this program. Students must inform the instructors if they are unable to perform the day’s physical activity due to sickness, injury, etc. Successful completion of the program will satisfy the high school graduation requirement for Physical Education. - Grading for the PT program is similar to other PE programs in the school. Cadets must “dress-out” wearing tennis shoes and shorts/sweat pants. Students who do not dress-out will perform an alternate assignment directed by the SASI. Students may pass JROTC but fail the PT portion of the course. These students will not receive PE credit for high school graduation.

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CHAPTER 10

COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bulletin boards will be used for posting official notices, detail listings, formation notices, current items on scholarships, staff positions, and other pertinent corps data. The public affairs staff will keep the board current at all times. 2. Bulletin board procedures:

a. Posting of communications. Cadets wishing to post a notice on the bulletin board must submit it to the public affairs staff. All notices must be in final form prior to submission and must be submitted a minimum of two days prior to the date the notice concerns. This procedure does not apply to any notice prepared by the staff officers. b. Each cadet must read the bulletin board to check applicable notices each day. If a cadet's name appears on notices placed on the boards, they will neatly place their initials next to their name indicating they have read the correspondence. Do not change notices or assignments without first coordinating with the SASI/ASI.

3. Information flyers are used extensively to communicate to cadets and parents/guardians. Coordinate these flyers with the Administration or Public Affairs officer prior to posting or distribution. 2. The Corps will publish newsletters throughout the year. Cadets are encouraged to submit news articles and pictures for inclusion in these newsletters. The newsletters are distributed to the school principals, counselors, and should be taken home for parents/guardians to see.

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CHAPTER 11

ORGANIZATION OF THE CADET CORPS 1. Purpose: All AFJROTC cadets at SCHS are members of the KY-941 Cadet Corps. This indicates we started this unit in 1994 and were the 1st unit in Kentucky that year. The instructors will act in an advisory capacity to the commander of the AFJROTC corps, also known as the Cadet Corps Commander.

2.Procedures: The organization of the corps is designed for a Group with staff indicated for their numerical size.

200 or less Group 201-250 Group/Wing 251+ Wing

a. The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of a system of rotation of the cadet command and staff assignments to ensure the most equitable spread of leadership development experience. b. Cadets will be expected to fill various positions in the Group. The job descriptions are outlined in the handbook. Only those cadets who prove they know what is expected for a specific job will be eligible for that job.

3. KY-941 is a Cadet Group.

a. A Group is comprised of two or more squadrons. There are two squadrons in our Group; Operations Squadron and Mission Support Squadron.

b. A Squadron is comprised of two or more flights.

1. The Operations Squadron is comprised of Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo flights. Additionally, the cadet Drill Team. 2. The Mission Support Squadron is comprised of Administration, Chaplain, Color Guard/Honor Guard, Comptroller, Cyber/Technology, Kitty Hawk, Logistics, Maintenance, Personnel, PT/Wellness, Public Affairs, Recruiting, and Saber Team.

4. The word “cadet” or an abbreviation must me part of all references to cadet ranks.

Example speaking: Cadet Major Smith Example written: Cadet Major Smith or C/Major Smith

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CHAPTER 12

UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT

Function Position Title Max Grade Auth #

Command (CC)

Operations (DO) Flight

Element Guidon Bearer Drill Team

Mission Support (MS) Administration (DA)

Chaplain (HC) Color Guard Comptroller (AC)

Cyber Technology

Honor Guard

Logistics (LG)

Maintenance (MA)

Personnel (DP)

PT/Wellness

Public Affairs (PA)

Rocket/Airplane Division

Recruiting

Saber Team

Group Commander C/Col (1) Deputy Commander C/Lt Col (1) Senior Enlisted Advisor C/CMSgt (1) Operations Squadron Commander C/Lt Col (1) Flight Commander C/Captain (5) Flight Sgt C/MSgt (5) Element Leader C/Sgt (4) Guidon Bearer C/Sra (5) Drill Team OIC C/Major (1) Drill Team AOIC C/Capt (1) Drill Team NCOIC C/TSgt (1) Mission Support Squadron Commander C/Lt Col (1) OIC of Administration C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Staff C/SSgt (4) Chaplain C/Major (1) Color Guard OIC C/Major (1) Comptroller C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) OIC C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Honor Guard OIC C/Major (1) Honor Guard NCOIC C/TSgt (1) OIC of Logistics C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Staff C/SSgt (2) OIC of Maintenance C/Captain (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Staff C/SSgt (2) OIC of Personnel C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Athletics Officer C/Major (1) AOIC C/Capt (1)Rocket/Airplane OIC of Public OIC of Public Affairs C/Major (1) NCOIC C/MSgt (1) Staff C/SSgt (3) C/Captain (1) NCOIC C/TSgt (1) OIC of Recruiting C/Capt (1) NCOIC C/TSgt (1) Staff C/SSgt (2) Saber Team OIC C/Major (1) Saber Team NCOIC C/TSgt (1)

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CHAPTER 13

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

CORPS COMMANDER

It is the first and foremost duty of the Corps Commander to lead, both by deed and by example. It is the primary responsibility of the Commander to plan and direct all activities of the Cadet Corps. To do this, he/she must be available to supervise and to represent the unit at all military and social functions. To be a good Commander and have a successful program, they should attend to the following:

A. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: The Corps Commander must not become engrossed with the details that can best be handled by his/her staff. They must not attempt to make all the decisions, large and small. The Commander should issue general policy statements to the staff as to what is expected of them, and then allow them to make their own decisions within these guidelines. This will give the Commander time to make more frequent follow-up inspections and to plan Corps activities more thoroughly.

B. MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS: The Corps Commander will set the pace, the tone, and the standards they expect from everyone. If the Commander expects less than the best, that is exactly what they will get. In this respect, the Commander will hold uniform inspection personally at least once a month for the group staff. High standards are not limited to uniforms and personal appearance. The Commander should demand the same quality from every activity, whether it is a parade, the Military Ball, or another school functions.

C. MORALE AND DISCIPLINE: No unit can function satisfactorily without good morale and proper discipline. It is the responsibility of the Commander to praise in public and criticize in private. In this respect, they will establish and head a promotion/demotion board that will make recommendations to the SASI and ASI. He/she will schedule flag raising ceremonies in front of the school once a month, weather permitting, and will recognize outstanding cadets publicly. He/she will take every possible opportunity to see that the good cadet is rewarded. Recommendations made by the Commander in regard to awarding of ribbons to deserving cadets will be given the utmost consideration.

D. STAFF UTILIZATION: It is the responsibility of the Commander to properly utilize his/her staff officers and technicians, to see that they are performing their duties in a satisfactory manner and to make recommendations for changes in staff positions if a person is found derelict in their duty. The Commander will hold staff meetings, establish the agenda, solicit ideas, and plan the coming week’s events. Minutes will be maintained.

DEPUTY COMMANDER

The primary function of the Deputy Commander (CD) is to assist the unit Commander in all matters pertaining to the unit and to act as Commander in the absence of the Commander. Primary responsibilities:

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A. STAFF MEETINGS: The CD is a member of the Commander's staff and is expected to attend all staff meetings. In the event the Commander cannot make the regularly scheduled meeting, the Deputy Commander will assume the position of the Commander and will preside over the meeting. He/she will make notes of the proceedings and will inform the Commander upon their return.

B. MILITARY FUNCTION: The Deputy Commander will fill in for the Commander on all social and/or military functions where the Commander's presence is required and he/she is unable to attend. C. DECISION MAKING: It is not within the command responsibility or prerogative of the Deputy Commander to make policy decisions or changes in policy while acting as Commander in the absence of the regularly appointed Commander. Such matters will be deferred until the Commander returns. Emergency situations where a decision must be made will be referred to the SASI/ASI.

D. PROMOTION: The Deputy Commander, although the second highest ranking cadet, will not be automatically selected to become the Unit Commander upon retirement of the Commander after the semester is ended. The Deputy Commander must earn the position of Commander by outstanding action and attention to duty. How he/she assists the Commander and is able to perform in the absence of the Commander, will determine their qualification to lead and subsequent selection/non-selection. E. SPECIAL PROJECTS: The Deputy Commander will be assigned, on occasion, special projects that require outstanding performance to improve Cadet Corps activities. The CD will maintain a suggestion box and will solicit new ideas from all corps members. Every effort will be made to expand activities and improve in areas necessary after evaluation.

SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR

The primary function of the Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) is to advise the Group Commander on all issues pertaining to enlisted members. As the senior enlisted member of the group, he/she must continually assist the Commander in insuring the proper esprit de corps of the unit is maintained. Duties include:

A. MAINTENANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS: It is the responsibility of the SEA to set the pace, tone, and standards that are expected of the group cadets. He/she must strive for excellence at all times. He/she will assist the Group Commander with inspections on uniform day.

B. MORALE AND DISCIPLINE: The Senior Enlisted Advisor will monitor the morale and discipline of the Group and will advise the Commander. If necessary, they will counsel enlisted members as necessary to ensure smooth operations. C. MILITARY FUNCTIONS: The Senior Enlisted Advisor must be prepared to attend all

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unit functions and if necessary, will provide membership on working committees. D. STAFF MEETINGS: The Senior Enlisted Advisor will attend all staff meetings and will provide assistance as necessary to ensure meetings are held on time. Additionally, if enlisted members are interviewed during special meetings/boards, the Senior Enlisted Advisor will be present to brief the enlisted members on what to expect, how to report, and how to conduct themselves.

OPERATIONS SQUADRON COMMANDER

It is the first and foremost duty of the Operations Squadron Commander (DO) to lead, both by deed and by example. It is the responsibility of the DO to plan and direct all activities of their squadron and to be responsive to the Group Commander and staff. To do this, they must be available to supervise and represent the squadron at all military and social events. The DO is like an orchestra leader who blends the efforts of all to produce an acceptable product. The DO is responsible for the Flights, Drill Team, Color Guard/Honor Guard, Rocket/Airplane and PT/Wellness departments. The primary duties of the DO are:

A. Enforcing Air Force Junior ROTC standards.

B. Holding squadron staff meetings if required.

C. Directing the activities of assigned flights. D. Sitting on promotion boards and other boards as assigned by the Group Commander.

E. Working with the group staff to ensure maximum utilization of assigned personnel.

F. Attending group staff meetings as required. G. COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: The DO must coordinate the efforts of all staff agencies and cadet members to see that the unit mission, as directed by the Corps Commander, is accomplished. He/she is responsible to ensure everyone has been briefed on the who, what, when, where, and how of any operation or project. It is their direct responsibility to see that everyone does the job assigned. H. SCHEDULING: The DO will schedule events so they do not conflict with other unit, school, or community activities. The DO will maintain a schedule of events or chart to reflect the major corps events. All approved events will be reported to the Operations Officer for entry onto the log.

I. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The DO is responsible for the SCHS Drill Meet. All activities will be scheduled, planned, coordinated and executed by the Operations Officer with the assistance of other staff members. The Operations Officer will ensure proper committees are formed and adequate manpower is available for every endeavor. J. SPECIAL PROJECTS: When an unscheduled requirement arises, the project will be

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given to the DO who will supervise the accomplishment of it. In order to have a successful program, each cadet is encouraged to offer their suggestions for new ideas, as well as improving the tried and true.

FLIGHT COMMANDER

The primary function of the Flight Commander is to assist the Unit Commander in all matters pertaining to their flight, to assist the SASI/ASI in controlling the flight in the classroom and in other assigned activities:

A. Conduct roll call.

B. Assist in drill and ceremonies. C. Assist during inspection of the flight on uniform day.

D. Attend all staff meetings called by the Group Commander. E. Compile flight member statistics on attendance, behavior, and uniform wear. Submit uniform wear information to the Personnel Department for inclusion in the cadet participation matrix.

F. Lead the flight during PT. FLIGHT SERGEANT

The primary function of the Flight Sergeant is to assist the Flight Commander in all matters pertaining to the flight, to assist the SASI/ASI in controlling the flight in the classroom and in all other activities. Duties include:

A. Assist in roll call.

B. Assist in drill and ceremonies and PT.

C. Assist in inspecting the flight on uniform day. D. Attend all staff meetings called by the Unit Commander.

F. Responsible for the duties of the Flight Commander in their absence. FLIGHT GUIDE

When appointed, the primary function of the Flight Guide is to regulate the direction and rate of the march. Additionally, when designated by their Flight Commander, each Flight Guide will carry the flight guidon and must be prepared to accomplish the manual of the guidon. The senior guide of the corps will be the guidon carrier for the corps. Duties of the Flight Guide:

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A. Maintain proper direction and rate of the march as directed by the Flight Commander. B. Carry the Flight/Squadron guidon when directed.

C. Accomplish manual of the guidon during ceremonies and when carrying the guidon.

D. Assist with roll call and other duties in the event the Flight Sergeant is absent. ELEMENT LEADER

The primary function of the Element Leader is to assist the Flight Commander in all matters pertaining to the flight, to assist the SASI/ASI in controlling the flight in the classroom. Duties include:

A. Roll call in his/her element.

B. Keep order in his/her element. C. Assist the Flight Commander in all functions.

CADET AIRMAN

The primary function of the Cadet Airman is to participate in classroom activities and follow the directions of the Instructors and Flight Commander in all matters pertaining to the flight. Duties include:

A. Maintain and wear their uniform at AFJROTC functions and on uniform day.

B. Maintain proper grooming standards. C. Observe all rules, orders, regulations, and policies passed to him/her.

D. Remember that learning is a participation sport; get in the game…don’t sit on the sideline!

DRILL TEAM OIC

The Drill Team OIC will lead the drill team and make all decisions necessary to ensure a smooth, efficient unit that will bring credit to the Cadet Corps. Duties include:

A. MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING: The Drill Team OIC will select drill team members with the concurrence of the SASI and ASI. He/she is responsible to see that members are well trained and will ensure the training of proper replacements.

B. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT: The Drill Team OIC is responsible for the care, maintenance, and security of all drill team equipment. Only the Drill Team OIC

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or NCOIC, with the assistance of the ASI, will issue drill team equipment to the team. He/she will issue equipment, and will ensure every precaution is taken to safe guard and preserve it.

C. AWARDS AND PROMOTIONS: The Drill Team OIC will maintain a log of events to ensure all members receive proper credit for participation. He/she will recommend to the SASI/ASI those individuals they feel should be awarded ribbons and promotions. Team members who participate in at least 75% of all drill meets per year will earn the drill team ribbon.

NCOIC OF THE DRILL TEAM

Will assist the Drill Team Commander with all assigned duties and special projects. He/she will direct the team if the Commander if not available.

COLOR GUARD, HONOR GUARD, SABER TEAM OIC

The OIC’s of these departments will ensure all events requiring a respective team will be scheduled and present for performance of the duty. They will lead their departments in all areas to ensure a smooth, efficient unit that will bring credit to the Cadet Corps.

A. SCHEDULING. OIC’s will ensure all varsities athletic and school events are scheduled and posted to the bulletin board for presentations. Additionally, community service events and special requests will be scheduled. OIC’s will ensure members are well trained in their duties and suitable replacements are found if necessary.

B. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT: OIC’s are responsible for the maintenance and security of their respective equipment. They will issue equipment, and will ensure that every precaution is taken to safeguard and preserve it.

C. STANDARDS: OIC’s will ensure each team member maintains the proper standards of appearance and decorum. Further, they will ensure scheduled events are carried out on time as directed, and in the designated place.

NCOIC OF COLOR GUARD, HONOR GUARD, SABER TEAM

Will assist the OIC’s in all assigned duties and special projects.

ROCKET/AIRPLANE CLUB OIC

The OIC of these departments will ensure: 1. Cadet safety is the primary consideration in all activities. 2. All required training materials are up-to-date and available for cadet use.

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3. All cadets participating in the activity are properly trained. 4. Meetings are scheduled and planned to accomplish desired outcomes 5. All items necessary for the departments are on-hand and stored in proper locations.

NCOIC of ROCKET/AIRPLANE CLUB

Will assist the OIC’s in all assigned duties and special projects. ATHLETICS/ WELLNESS OFFICER

The primary responsibility of the Athletics Officer is to schedule all athletic and intramural activities of the group. The Athletics Officer will organize and administer the Presidential Physical Fitness Test in the Fall and Spring. They will record all PFT scores established in the baseline and end-of-year, and ensure they are entered into WINGS. They will report to the Group CC all cadets who qualify for the Gold, Silver, or Bronze device for the Wellness ribbon.

Mission Support Squadron Commander The Mission Support Squadron Commander (MS) will coordinate and direct the activities of the Personnel, Comptroller, Administration, Public Affairs, Recruiting, Logistics, Maintenance, Cyber Technology, and Chaplain flights. Like the DO, the first and foremost duty of the MS is to lead, both by deed and by example. It is the responsibility of the MS to plan and direct all activities of their squadron and to be responsive to the Group Commander and staff. To do this, they must be available to supervise and represent the squadron at all military and social events. The primary duties of the MS are:

A. Enforcing Air Force Junior ROTC standards. B. Holding squadron staff meetings if required.

C. Directing the activities of assigned flights. D. Sitting on promotion boards and other boards as assigned by the Group Commander.

E. Working with the group staff to ensure maximum utilization of assigned personnel.

F. Attending group staff meetings as required. G. COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: The MS must coordinate the efforts of all staff agencies and flight members to see that the unit mission, as directed by the Corps Commander, is accomplished. MS is responsible to ensure everyone has been briefed on the “who, what, when, where, and how” of any operation or project. It is their direct responsibility to see that everyone does the job assigned. H. SCHEDULING: The MS will schedule events so they do not conflict with other unit, school, or community activities. The MS will maintain a schedule of events or chart to reflect the major corps events. All approved events will be reported to the Administration

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flight for entry onto the master schedule.

OIC OF PERSONNEL

The major areas of responsibility of the Personnel Officer are maintenance of personnel records, issuing of promotion and decoration orders, and the maintenance of other cadet-related records. The Personnel Officer will ensure special records are properly kept. The major duties include:

A. PERSONNEL RECORDS: Will ensure complete records are maintained on each cadet, to include personal data such as address and emergency phone numbers. The Personnel Officer will devise, distribute and file in the personnel folder all documents as needed. The Participation Matrix will be updated and posted every 2-3 weeks. B. PROMOTION AND DECORATION ORDERS: All orders pertaining to promotions, demotions, or the awarding of ribbons will be published by the personnel officer. Special orders will be listed in numerical order and a file of all such orders will be maintained. C. SPECIAL BOARDS: A special board for the purpose of evaluating cadet performance for promotion, to set standards of appearance prior to a trip, or for some other valid reason, may be called by the SASI or ASI. When this occurs, the Personnel Officer will ensure the board is properly constituted, members notified, and records kept. In all cases, special orders convening such a board will be published.

NCOIC OF PERSONNEL

Will assist the Personnel Officer in all assigned duties and projects.

COMPTROLLER

The primary function of the Comptroller is to monitor and advise the Unit Commander on financial matters. Duties include:

A. FINANCE RECORDS: The Comptroller will maintain a log of the cadet activity account to include income, disbursements, and amounts remaining.

B. STAFF MEETINGS: The Comptroller will provide the status of this account at least once each month.

C. FUND RAISING: The Comptroller is responsible for establishing fund raising activities as coordinated with the SASI and ASI. Comptroller will assume a leadership role, along with the Command section and squadron commanders, to ensure participation by all cadets in fund raising activities. Comptroller will ensure adequate procedures are established for collection of monies.

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COMPTROLLER NCOIC:

Will assist the Comptroller with all assigned duties.

ADMINISTRATION OIC

The Administrative OIC is responsible for ensuring the administrative section of the unit runs efficiently. Specific responsibilities and duties include the following.

A. CORRESPONDENCE: The Administrative OIC will maintain a file of all unit correspondence. All outgoing letters will be on JROTC/school stationary. Every effort will be made to ensure that only top quality typing will be accepted. He/she is responsible for staff meeting minutes and will ensure minutes are complete and disbursed not later than two (2) working days after the staff meeting. No correspondence will be sent outside AFJROTC without the coordination of the SASI/ASI.

B. ACTIVITIES BOARD and CALENDAR: The Administrative OIC is responsible for keeping the activities status board in the hallway properly updated. Additionally, they will maintain the corps 3-month calendar and composite yearly calendar of corps activities and ensure all information and data are current and accurate C. CADET HANDBOOK: Publish the cadet handbook when directed by the SASI. Maintain the master copy of the cadet handbook on the schools network “AFJROTC save space”. Make changes to the handbook as directed by HQ/AFOATS guidance or when directed by the SASI.

D. AEROSPACE LIBRARY: The Administrative OIC is in charge of all textbooks and the unit library. They will ensure the unit maintains a full classroom set of all textbooks.

E. Make slide presentations for visitors or for Group Staff meetings as required. NCOIC OF ADMINISTRATION

Will assist the Administration Officer in all assigned duties and projects.

LOGISTICS OIC

The Logistics Officer is responsible for all equipment and supplies in the cadet corps and will assist the ASI in all matters pertaining to logistics. These logistic matters include:

A. Keeping supply and accounting procedures and equipment inventories current and accurate.

B. Establishing procedures for issuing equipment to cadets.

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C. Briefing current status of equipment on order/due in at the regular corps staff meetings.

D. Accomplishing a self-inspection checklist within 45 days of assuming initial duties. NCOIC OF LOGISTICS

Will assist the Logistics Officer and ASI in all matters pertaining to supply and equipment and other duties as assigned.

OIC OF MAINTENANCE

The Chief of Maintenance will maintain all equipment and facilities belonging to or used by the corps. Such duties will include:

A. Ensuring all damaged and/or broken equipment is repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Equipment will include chairs, tables, lights, projectors, TV, model airplanes, etc.) B. Establishing a tracking system for all equipment that is sent outside the corps for repair. Will make inquiries as required to expedite repair and follow up on happenings. C. Establishing work details, as required, to maintain high standards on cleanliness for all facilities assigned or used by the corps. For special occasions, e.g., Military Ball, assemblies, dining-out, he/she will ensure the area is clean and presents an acceptable appearance prior to departure.

D. During field trips, will assign a detail to clean and inspect the vehicle to make certain it is in the same condition as when the corps received it.

E. Attending all staff meetings and providing a status report on equipment and facilities.

F. At the end of each day, make certain the white boards are cleaned except for designated information.

NCOIC OF MAINTENANCE

Will assist the Maintenance Officer in all assigned duties and projects as required.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OIC

The Public Affairs Officer will disseminate information to the cadet corps, the school, and the community and to publicize the activities of the corps. The major duties are:

A. BULLETIN BOARD: The bulletin board is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Officer. It is their duty to ensure the board is kept current with pictures of recent cadet activity and that timely and newsworthy articles are posted.

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B. UNIT HISTORY: The Public Affairs Officer will ensure a unit history and picture album are properly maintained and kept current. All news articles printed about the corps or members of the corps will be collected and placed in a scrapbook along with a semiannual report of activities completed.

C. NEWS MEDIA: The Public Affairs Officer will coordinate with the school newspaper and yearbook staffs to provide news of the corps as soon as possible after an event. Information will be in the best possible written form and include printable photographs, whenever possible. All news releases must be coordinated with the SASI/ASI. D. Produce the corps newsletter “The Eagle” on a monthly to bi-monthly basis.

NCOIC OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Will assist the Public Affairs Officer in all assigned duties and other projects as required.

OIC OF RECRUITING The OIC of Recruiting will ensure programs are in place to actively recruit new cadets to the program. These efforts should include recruiting both 8th Graders and current 9th-11th grade students for enrollment as AS 1’s. Recruiting activities should include visits to the Middle Schools, 9th Grade school, and to any youth groups that may have candidates for the program.

The OIC will coordinate recruiting activities with current cadets who can personally contact individual students. One-on-one interaction is the best way to encourage students to enroll in JROTC.

This flight is also concerned with retention of quality cadets in the current program. OIC and staff will develop programs that contribute to morale building activities that encourage cadets to remain in the JROTC program.

NCOIC OF RECRUITING

Will assist the OIC in all assigned duties and projects as required.

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

The primary function of the Chaplain is to look after the well being of the members of the Cadet Corps. Duties include:

A. STUDENT ABSENCES: If a cadet is absent for an extended period of time due to illness, he or she will prepare a get well card for the Corps Commander to sign. If necessary, they will make arrangements for a visit to check on the student. Be the focal point and assist in planning all special events with the appropriate squadron. i.e. Scott County Drill Meet, Lock-ins, etc.

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B. STAFF MEETING: Coordinator will attend all group staff meetings.

CYBER TECHNOLOGY The primary function of the Cyber Technology OIC and staff is to maintain the corps’ technology. This will include:

A. computers, software, digital cameras, and other electronic devices.

B. Maintain information on CyberPatriot, but can delegate this duty to someone who is keenly interested in the program.

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PROMOTIONS

1. The most important factor in cadet promotions is participation in the AFJROTC program. To be eligible for promotions, cadets must maintain a positive attitude and an acceptable level of academic performance. Cadets will increase their promotion potential by participating in extracurricular activities. No cadet should expect automatic promotions just for attending class.

2. The following standards will govern cadet promotions: a. Academic standards: each cadet is expected to do the best work he/she is capable of doing. A cadet must attain a “C” or better in AFJROTC to be promoted. You are responsible for what you learn. Initiative, enthusiasm, and cooperation will result in your development and improvement.

b. Attendance: any cadet with more than one unexcused absence in a semester will not be promoted or allowed to maintain their present cadet rank. c. Behavior: a cadet will be a considerate, mature young man or lady working up to a leadership role. Immaturity and irresponsibility are not acceptable, and will not be rewarded with promotions. Cadets with excessive detentions or any out-of-school suspensions will not be promoted.

d. Corps participation: 500 points per semester are required to be promoted.

3. Promotion to the next higher grade may be either temporary or permanent, as follows: a. TEMPORARY means a cadet is promoted to a specific grade for a specific time. Temporary promotions are normally based on Corps semi-annual promotions or the staff position held by the cadet. b. PERMANENT is the grade given to cadets according to the number of years in the corps. The grade for the first year is cadet airman; cadet airman first-class for the second year; cadet senior airman for the third year; and cadet staff sergeant for the fourth year. Seniors and third-year students may wear the highest rank they have achieved in a position during their senior/third year.

4. Officers and Non-commissioned officers (NCO’s) are subject to reduction in rank at any time for failure to carryout responsibilities. Promotions, demotions, and assignments will be documented by publishing written special orders. 5. Cadets assigned to Officer and NCO positions will not be initially appointed to the highest rank authorized for those positions. This will allow for future promotion based on actual performance. Rank is not to be confused or interchanged with U.S. Air Force rank. The

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word "cadet" will be part of any written reference to a specific cadet rank. 6. Frequency of promotions:

a. Cadets will have the opportunity for promotion at the end of each semester. b. Special promotions may be made at any time by the SASI/ASI to recognize

outstanding individual merit and/or to fill an organizational need of the group. 7. The current UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT (UMD) for the KY-941 Cadet Group specifies the various grades authorized for the unit. 8. Procedures for regular promotions:

a. The cadet promotion board will meet when required and/or at the call of the Group Commander and SASI.

b. Flight Commanders will submit recommendations for promotions by a date set by the Group Commander or SASI/ASI. Recommendations will be in writing to the Chief of Personnel.

c. The SASI or the ASI will review academic performance for the previous grading period for all cadets recommended for promotion.

d. The personnel staff will publish all promotion orders with the assistance of the administration staff.

e. The public affairs staff will submit a news release to the local and school newspapers.

f. The Group Commander will announce the official results of the promotion boards. 9. To meet the needs of the cadet organization and to provide leadership experience to a larger number of cadets, the SASI may rotate staff positions at his discretion and adjust temporary rank accordingly.

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CHAPTER 15

CADET EVALUATION

1. The AFJROTC program is cadet centered. Cadet learning is the objective and goal. Evaluation and grading of individual cadets will be according to school policy for each grading period. Determination of grades and numerical values will be a result of continuous evaluation by the SASI/ASI.

2. Cadets will be allowed to make up work in accordance with school policy. Any cadet who has an excused absence must ask the SASI/ASI for any assignments missed on the day of their return to class. It is the SASI’s decision whether cadets will be allowed to make up work missed with an unexcused absence.

3. Considering all factors of evaluation, all cadets must achieve a minimum passing grade to be eligible for retention in the corps. Each cadet must satisfactorily complete all assignments in Aerospace and Leadership academic areas. Academic evaluation will be determined from written testing plus demonstration and performance tasks such as: workbooks, oral presentations, and reports. Leadership grades are determined by your compliance with corps policies, uniform wear, Leadership education quizzes and workbook exercises, and drill and ceremonies. Achievements will be consolidated and posted to the individual cadet's record. Results will be applied toward individual and flight competition. 4. CADET EVALUATION BOARD. The use of cadet boards is not required, but can serve as a tool for cadet involvement and leadership training.

a. SASI/ASI will select the members of the board and provide written operating

procedures. An instructor will be present during the cadet boards to offer advice and ensure proper procedures are followed.

b. The AFJROTC instructor is the approval/review authority for all findings and recommendations of cadet evaluation boards.

c. Evaluation boards will provide cadets an opportunity to appeal decisions of the board. d. Typical duties of cadet boards may include, but are not limited to:

1. Determine failure to meet standards of good conduct and behavior. 2. Select and screen cadets for recommended promotions with AFJROTC instructor concurrence. 3. Recognize cadets for outstanding accomplishments and achievements (awards and decorations).

5. Corps Probation. Cadets who fail to meet standards of good conduct and behavior may be placed on corps probation by the instructors. Not wearing the cadet uniform two weeks in a quarter will place a cadet on corps probation. A cadet on corps probation:

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a. May not attend or perform in any JROTC activity. No participation points will be awarded while on cadet probation. b. Will not wear the JROTC uniform to school or in the community. c. Will return to normal cadet status when directed by an AFJROTC instructor.

6. ACADEMIC GRADES in JROTC will follow the school grading system:

A 92 - 100 D 68 - 75 B 84 - 91 F 67 - 0 C 76 - 83

Curriculum during the year will be presented as 40% Academics, 40% Leadership, and 20% Wellness. Grading is in the following manner:

25% Academics 25% Leadership 33% Uniform Wear 17% PT/Wellness

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AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

1. The Cadet Awards and Decorations Program fosters morale, esprit de corps, and recognizes achievements of AFJROTC cadets. A number of distinctive awards are authorized for AFJROTC cadets to recognize outstanding academic and leadership performance or for a specific display of valor. Medals, ribbons, and certificates are awarded in the Special, National, AFJROTC, and CAP categories. Only Awards and Decorations approved by HQ AFOATS/JR and listed in this guide may be worn. Units may not create local awards for wear on the uniform. Cadets with three unexcused absences in the year or attendance below 90% jeopardize their eligibility for awards, as well as their potential to earn promotions. 2. Medals and ribbons may be worn simultaneously for formal, semiformal, and/or special occasions of a limited nature as specified by the SASI. Examples of these occasions include (but are not limited to) the Military Ball, Awards Night, Photo Composite, special Color Guards, and Drill Team activities. The top row of medals should be positioned ½ inch below bottom row of ribbons. The routine wear of both medals and ribbons on the uniform is prohibited.

3. Order of Precedence for awards is:

A. Special Awards. National awards are presented to cadets selected by the SASI and approved by the principal. The AFJROTC Program Guide authorizes these awards. Cadets may refer to

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eligibility criteria in the subject guide upon request. 1. 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. HQ AFOATS/JR is the approval authority for this award. Submit within 6 months of the incident. 2. Silver Valor Award. Awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award. HQ AFOATS/JR is the approval authority for this award. Submit within 6 months of the incident. 3. Cadet Humanitarian Award. 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. HQ AFOATS/JROS is the approval authority for this award. Submit within 6 months of the incident.

4. Community Service with Excellence Award. Intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in 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. HQ AFOATS/JROS is the approval authority for this award.

B. National Awards:

5. AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD. Medal and Ribbon. Presented annually to the outstanding Aerospace Science III cadet who possesses such characteristics as positive attitude, outstanding personal appearance, initiative, judgment, and self- confidence, courtesy, and a high degree of growth potential. The winner of this award must also rank in the top 5% of their AS class, and achieve overall academic standing in the top 10% of their school academic class.

6. DAEDALIAN AWARD. Medal and Ribbon presented to an AS III cadet who has demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation. He/she should possess the potential and desire to pursue a military career and must rank in the top 10% of their AS class and in the top 20% of their high school class. 7. AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLASTIC AWARD. Presented annually to an AS III or IV cadet who is in the top 10% of their high school class and in the top 25% of their AS class, who demonstrates qualities of leadership, and who actively participates in constructive student activities, such as student organizations or athletics.

8. AMERICAN LEGION GENERAL MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD.

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Presented annually to an Aerospace Science III or IV cadet who is in the top 25% of their AS class in academic standing and overall participation, and who demonstrates outstanding qualities of military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

9. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD. Presented to an AS IV cadet in the top 25% of their AS and high school class, who has demonstrated qualities of dependability, good character, military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training. 10. AMERICAN VETERANS (AMVETS) AWARD. Presented to a cadet who possesses a positive attitude toward AFJROTC programs and service in the Air Force. The cadet must obtain a grade of "A" in Aerospace Science, be a JROTC potential officer candidate and be in good standing in all scholastic grades at the time of selection.

11. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (ROA) AWARD. Presented for military and academic achievement to an outstanding AS IV cadet who possesses outstanding personal appearance, attributes of initiative, judgment, and self-confidence, courtesy, growth potential, and ranks in the top 10% of their AS class. 12. MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD. Presented to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue the AFJROTC program for the next year. Selection is based on outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit. 13. THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION of AMERICA (MOAA) AWARD. Presented to an AS III cadet in good academic standing who shows exceptional potential for military leadership, who is of high moral character, and who shows a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country. 14. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS LEADERSHIP AWARD. Presented to an AS III or IV cadet actively engaged in the AFJROTC program who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Additionally, the cadet must have a positive attitude towards AFJROTC, possess outstanding military bearing and conduct, possess strong positive personal attributes, demonstrate patriotism, demonstrate leadership potential, attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC and an overall grade of “C” in all subjects for the previous semester, be active in student activities, and not previously received this award.

15. NATIONAL SOJOURNERS AWARD. Presented to an outstanding AS II or III cadet who had contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on the campus. He/she must also be in the top 25% of their academic class, encourage and demonstrate the ideals of Americanism by deed and conduct, demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership, and not previous received this award.

16. SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD. Presented to an AS III

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cadet in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership qualities, military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and activities. Cadet must be in top 10% of their AS class and in top 25% of their overall high school class.

17. SCOTTISH RITE, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION AWARD. Presented to an outstanding AS III cadet who contributes the most to encourage Americanism by participating in extracurricular activities or community projects. Cadet will demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of their class. Demonstrates the qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship, and patriotism.

18. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARD. Recognizes an outstanding AS III or IV cadet who has a "B" average or better in all subjects the first semester, who has a positive attitude, and demonstrates leadership ability. Recipient will be active in school and community affairs 19. AIR FORCE SERGEANTS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD. Presented to an AS III, or IV cadet who demonstrates outstanding qualities in leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. The recipient must be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class and must not have previously received the award. 20. SONS of UNION VETERANS of the CIVIL WAR (SUVCW) AWARD. This award recognizes one deserving cadet (can be AS 1, 2, 3, or 4). The recipient must display a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrated a high degree of academic excellence and leadership ability.

21. SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS HUNLEY AWARD. This award should go to an AS2 who demonstrates qualities of Honor, Courage, and Commitment to their unit throughout the school year.

22. TUSKEGEE AIRMAN INCORPORATED AFJROTC CADET AWARD. Presented annually to two (2) cadets in either AS I, II, or III who attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class. Additionally, these cadets have actively participated in corps activities and in 50% of all unit service programs.

23. The RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (TREA) AWARD. Awarded for exceptional leadership to the most outstanding cadet serving in an Enlisted Rank. Must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the school year. 24. CELEBRATE FREEDOM FOUNDATION/EMBRY RIDDLE

AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY AWARD. Presented annually to the outstanding AS 1 or 2 cadet that displays: a. Positive attitude toward AFJROTC and school b. Outstanding personal appearance c. Displays initiative, good judgment, and self-confidence d. Rank in the top 5% of AS class with a grade average of “A” in JROTC e. Rank in top 15% of their academic class

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25. NONFUNDED NATIONAL AWARDS. Any award that is not funded by the JROTC program. Unit will provide criteria if any awards are selected.

C. AFJROTC AWARDS. These awards are also authorized by AFJROTC Program Guide and are presented to cadets selected by the ASI and approved by the principal. The awards and criteria are as follows:

26. Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. Awarded annually to one outstanding AS I, II, III, and IV cadet who display high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential and attain academic and military excellence.

27. Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding performance in a position of leadership in corps training activities. Ensure recognition of cadets who have consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance. 28. Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for significant achievement as deemed appropriate in the judgment of the SASI. Individuals may not receive more than one award during a 1-year period. 29. Superior Performance Ribbon. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Award is presented in recognition of achievements and service that are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to similar achievements and accomplishments of other cadets.

30. Distinguished Unit Award. Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC. Units have to set and accomplish goals for the year to attain this award. AFJROTC Operations Support will post specific criteria for this award annually.

31. Outstanding Organization Award. Unit must submit final Unit Goals by 10 October. SASI must nominate their unit before 10 April. 32. Top Performer Award. The Cadet Top Performer Award is a HQ AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps population. The award will recognize a cadet’s performance in the following key areas: Leadership and job performance in primary duty and specifically in preparation for the unit’s evaluation. Nominee must be in good academic standing in all high school coursework.

33. Academic Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who attain an overall school average of at least a "B" for one academic term with an "A" average in AFJROTC. 34. Outstanding Flight Ribbon. Awarded each academic term to members of the

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outstanding flight under criteria determined by the SASI. The combination of academics, participation, uniform scores, attendance, and behavior compose the criteria. 35. Leadership School Ribbon. Awarded for completion of an approved AFJROTC Summer Leadership School of at least 5 days duration. Add a silver star for outstanding performance or leadership ability at the school. This ribbon may only be earned once. 36. Special Teams Competition Ribbon. Awarded to team members for placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Air Force or Joint Service Competition to include Color Guard Teams, Drill Teams, Academic Bowl Teams, CyberPatriot, etc. 37. Orienteering Ribbon. Awarded to team members for completing a unit specific Orienteering Program as part of unit curriculum. 38. Co-curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon. This award is given to cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership attributes in achieving objectives through coordinated efforts of others in co-curricular activities (such as Drill Team, Military Ball, Picnic/Field Day Chairperson, Awards Ceremony, AS 1 Orientation, Survival Weekend, etc.). An oak leaf cluster will be added to this ribbon for each additional award.

39. Drill Team Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who participate in at least three drill team meets during a school year. An oak leaf cluster will be added for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year.

40. Color Guard Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who participate in at least five CG events. An oak leaf cluster will be added for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year. 41. Saber Team Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who participate in at least three saber team events. An oak leaf cluster will be added for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year. 42. Marksmanship Ribbon. Our unit does not currently participate in marksmanship. 43. Good Conduct Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no suspensions or detentions of any kind, and no adverse reports from other faculty or staff in a semester.

44. Service Ribbon. Awarded to cadets who perform three school, community, or AFJROTC service projects that contribute significantly to the goals of the organization.

45. Health and Wellness Ribbon. Awarded by the SASI for participation in the health and wellness program. All cadets who participate in the wellness program will receive the Physical Fitness Ribbon. All cadets who participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program throughout the entire year will receive the Physical Fitness Ribbon.

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Cadets scoring in the following percentiles on the Presidential Physical Fitness Test

will receive a special colored star on the Wellness ribbon:

75-84 % Bronze Star 85-94 % Silver Star 96-100 % Gold Star

42. Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded to cadets for outstanding efforts in support of unit recruiting activities. Some examples of outstanding efforts that may qualify cadets are: active participation in 8th grade recruiting efforts at any of the Scott County Middle Schools; recruiting a student who signs up for AFJROTC during registration and stays in the Corps past Oct 1st; and developing unit recruiting brochures or displays.

43. Activities Ribbon. This award is given to cadets who have participated in a minimum of three AFJROTC activities throughout the year and did not receive a higher award for their participation. This does not include participation on Color Guard, Drill Team, and Special Teams Competition. Examples include Orienteering, fundraising, formations at sporting events, carnivals at elementary/middle schools, attendance at Military Ball, and any miscellaneous service to the Corps. 44. Attendance Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences during the school semester.

45. Dress & Appearance Ribbon. Awarded for wearing the uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards for the school year. Uniform inspection criteria is found on page 16.

45. Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for completion of each AS year.

D. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Ribbons: 46. General Carl Spaatz Award 47. General Ira C. Eaker Award 48. Amelia Earhart Award 49. General Billy Mitchell Award 50. General J.F.Curry Achievement Award

e. Badges and Other Awards: 1. Ground School Badge. Awarded for completion of the AFJROTC aviation honors ground school curriculum or completion of another aviation ground school program prescribed by the FAA. Cadets may wear the badge after the first grading period if they receive a passing grade.

2. Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed

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by a FFA certified flight instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft. 3. Flight Certificate Badge. Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FFA pilots certificate for either powered or non-powered aircraft.

4. Awareness Presentation Team Badge. Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Any cadet with a cumulative 3.0 GPA is eligible for this team.

5. Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge. Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. Cadets with a cumulative 3.0 GPA are eligible for this team and must complete the service requirements of the KHAS.

6. Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings. Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA chaptered model airplane club. 7. Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge. This annual award recognizes one outstanding AS 3 selected at the end of each school year. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence. Recipient should hold the following awards prior to selection:

Leadership Ribbon Achievement Ribbon Superior Performance Ribbon Academic Ribbon Co-curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon Service Ribbon

8. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge. Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average. Also, the cadet cannot have received any grade below a "C" on their transcript. Awarded to AS III and IV cadets who meet the criterion.

9. Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded for successfully building and launching a model rocket and complying with requirements in the Model Rocketry Handbook.

4. Most awards are presented at the annual Awards Ceremony; however, appropriate ceremonies may be held at other times to present awards. The Cadet Public Affairs Officer will arrange proper advance publicity. Families of recipients are invited and encouraged to attend presentation ceremonies whenever possible. 5. Ribbons are worn on the male uniform centered above the left pocket. Female cadets wear their ribbons on the left side of the blouse, centered and across from their nametag. 6. AFJROTC cadets are authorized to wear ribbons and awards earned while enrolled in Army, Navy, or Marine Corps JROTC, as well as those earned in the Civil Air Patrol. AFJROTC badge

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location will always take precedence over the sister service badge. 7. Marksmanship Awards. Marksmanship competition awards/badges may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform under the ribbons on the left pocket flap of the light blue shirt or below the ribbons on the service dress uniform.

8. Medals and Ribbon wear. Medals and ribbons may be worn simultaneously for formal, semi- formal, and/or special occasions of a limited nature (as determined by the SASI). Medals will be centered one-half inch below the bottom row of ribbons. The order of precedence is the same as for ribbons. The routine wear of both ribbons and medals on the service dress coat is prohibited.

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SCHOOL JROTC LETTER CRITERIA To be eligible for a school letter in JROTC, each cadet must be in good academic and discipline standing within the school and must have a grade average of "C" or better in JROTC. Excessive unexcused absences will jeopardize a cadet from receiving this award. A cadet must accumulate a total of 1500 points by participation or achievement in the following activities to earn a letter:

POINTS 1. Raise the American flag in the morning 5 2. Each drill team and color guard practice 5 3. Wearing uniform on weekly uniform day 10 4. Clean-up School Grounds 10 5. Member of Kitty Hawk Air Society 75 6. Each color guard performance (including parades) 75 7. Each drill team competition 100 8. AFJROTC community service projects 100 9. Member of Flight of the Semester 100 10. Dining-In/Out, Corps Picnic, Parades, etc. 100 11. Attend Military Ball. (Mandatory to receive letter) 100 12. Work at AFJROTC fundraiser (or 2 pt/$ profit earned) 100 13. Academic Ribbon 200 14. Attendance Ribbon 200 15. Entry in Freedoms Foundation Essay Contest (submitted to Valley Forge) 200 16. Entry in any other Aerospace Education Essay Contest 200 17. Completion of Summer Leadership School 300 18. Flight Badge for earning a civilian pilots license 300

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CHAPTER 18

THE AIR FORCE SONG

Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun. Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, giv'er the gun! Down we dive spouting our flame from under, Off with one hell-uv-a-roar! We live in fame or go down in flame, Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue. Hands of men blasted the world asunder, How they lived God only knew! Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer Gave us wings, ever to soar. With scouts before and bombers galore, Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force! Here's a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky, To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly. We drink to those who gave their all of old, Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold. A toast to the host of those who boast, The U.S. Air Force.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Keep the wings level and true! If you'd live to be a gray-haired wonder, Keep your nose out of the blue! Flying men guarding our nation's borders, We'll be there followed by more. In echelon we carry on! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

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CHAPTER 19

HIGH FLIGHT

by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds--and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of--wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along And flung my eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AAFES Army and Air Force Exchange Service AAS Arnold Air Society Abort (v) to discontinue, abandon (n) an abandoned mission AF Air Force

AFA Air Force Association or Air Force Academy AFB Air Force Base AFI Air Force Instruction AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology AFR Air Force Regulation AFROTC Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps AFSC Air Force Specialty Code Annapolis (n) US Navy Academy (Navy version of Air Force Academy) AROTC Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps AS Aerospace Studies

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AS 1 First Year Cadets AS 2 Second Year Cadets AS 3 Third Year Cadets AS 4 Fourth Year Cadets ASAP As Soon As Possible ATA Actual Time of Arrival AETC Air Education & Training Command At Ease Verbal command in the class room telling students they re being too loud. ASI Aerospace Science Instructor ATD Actual Time of Departure Attaboy (n) a kind, encouraging word from a superior or peer AWOL Absent Without Official Leave Bandit (n) an unfriendly aircraft Bird (jargon) anything that flies Bogey (n) an unidentified flying object or radar blip BX Base Exchange Cables (n) short (usually) threads sticking out of seams, buttonholes, buttons, etc. CC Commander CD Deputy Commander Cover (n) a common term for headgear CONUS Continental United States Crash (n) a landing usually causing structural damage to the aircraft; (n) going

into a deep sleep especially after exams. DA Cadet Administration Directorate DAF Department of the Air Force Det Detachment DO Cadet Deputy Commander for Operations DOD Department Of Defense DP Cadet Personnel Directorate ECM Electronic Counter Measures ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETD Estimated Time of Departure EWO Electronic Warfare Officer or Emergency War Order FAC Forward Air Controller Flt Flight FT Field Training. In college ROTC, a four week encampment with a very

carefully controlled and planned routine where leadership and managerial potential are examined.

GI Government Issue GIB Guy In Back. The aircrew member who occupies the rear seat of a two

seat fighter type aircraft. Grade (n) pay grade such as E-1 for Airman Basic, E-4 for Sergeant, E-9 for

Chief, O-3 for Captain, and 0-6 for Colonel Grounded (n) touching the edges of a seam or drawer; (adj) describes a nonflying

person or aircraft; this status is usually due to accident or injury. Hardcore (n, adj) Someone who lives, eats, and sleeps military. Hot (Adj or n) fast or good

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Hot Stick (n) a good pilot HQ Head Quarters ID Identification IG Inspector General JCS Joint Chiefs of Staff

LOX Liquid Oxygen

Magic (n, adj) The guiding force that makes aircraft fly and cadets graduate. MAJCOM Major Command Midshipman (n, adj) A student member of Naval ROTC or Annapolis. NCO Noncommissioned Officer (Sergeant and above) NCOIC Noncommissioned Officer In Charge NLT No Later Than NROTC Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps

OI Operating Instruction OIC Officer in Charge Operations Orders Posted on the Cadet Bulletin Board stating the assigned readings, uniform

of the day, and other information on the upcoming Leadership Laboratory. OPR Office of Primary Responsibility Ops Orders See Operations Orders Orienteering Finding landmarks called “controls” by using map and compass OTS Officer Training School. Where individuals with a four-year college

degree may work for a commission. The program is three months long.

PAS Professor of Aerospace Studies at a college ROTC unit PCS Permanent Change of Station. A move from one active duty assignment to

another. PDA Public Display of Affection PJ U.S. Air Force Para rescue member PME Professional Military Education Port (n) left (Navy talk) PR College ROTC Pershing Rifles member or Public Relations Prior Service (n) having served as an Enlisted member prior to becoming an Officer Rank (n) relative standing in the command hierarchy Rappel To descend from a tower or side of a mountain using rope and harness Reg Regulation RHIP Rank Has Its Privileges (Rank also has its Responsibilities!) RON Remain Over Night ROTC Reserve Officers' Training Corps

SAR Search And Rescue SASI Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Scramble (v) To get an aircraft combat ready in the shortest possible time. SLS Summer Leadership School Slug (n) A term of endearment referring to cadets.

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SOP Standard Operating Procedures Sqdn Squadron SSAN Social Security Account Number Starboard (n) right (Navy talk)

TDY Temporary Duty. A short Air Force business trip opposed to a PCS which is a complete change of station.

TLC Tender Loving Care TLF Temporary Lodging Facility Turn Around (n) The time it takes to ready an aircraft for combat.

UCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice UMD Unit Manning Document UPT Undergraduate Pilot Training UPT-H Undergraduate Pilot Training - Helicopter US United States USAF United States Air Force USAFE United States Air Force Europe VA Veterans Administration Vol Volume Warm Fuzzy See Attaboy West Point The Army's version of the Air Force Academy. Wheel Hat A round hat with a front bill. Zoomie (n) Term of endearment for a cadet at the Air Force Academy.

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Attachment 6-1 AFJROTC Badges

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Attachment 6-2 AFJROTC Insignia

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Attachment 6-3 Cadet Male Headgear * Enlisted Ranks will have no hat insignia on the flight cap

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Attachment 6-4 Cadet Female Headgear

* Enlisted Ranks will have no hat insignia on the flight cap

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Attachment 6-5 Cadet BDU

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1. Unit patch worn on right pocket and centered. 2. Tapes grounded and centered on pockets. 3. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) is worn on both left and right collars, centered on collar and parallel with bottom of collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia.

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Attachment 6-6 Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket Note 1

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LIGHTWEIGHT BLUE JACKET

Outer edge

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Inner edge Inner edge

1. (Officers only) When placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in from shoulder seam. 2. Shoulder tabs are centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1‖ below shoulder seam. 3. Unit patch on right sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia. 5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole sleeve and center horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam.

6. AFJROTC patch on left sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 7. Jacket will be closed to at least the halfway point.

8. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar.

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Attachment 6-7 Cadet Male 1620 Service Dress Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) badge: Center on welt pocket 3 inches below the top. 2. Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket

3. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 4. Unit patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 5. Shoulder tabs: Center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam.

6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-chrome) will no longer be worn on the lapels by Airmen Basics.)

9. AFJROTC Patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam, and centered. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.

11. Ground School Badge: see note 15. 12. Ribbons: Center, on but not over edge of pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some. 13. Academy of Model Aeronautic Wings: worn 1 inch below pocket. 14. Model Rocketry Badge: worn 2 inches below AMA Wings or 3 inches below pocket if no AMA Wings are worn. 15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

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Attachment 6-8 Cadet Female 1620 Service Dress

Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.

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Note 14 1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 15. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-chrome) will no longer be worn on the lapels by Airmen Basics.)

9. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15.

10. Ground School Badge: see note 15. 11. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15. 13. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 15.

14. Ribbons: center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some. 15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

Attachment 6-9 Cadet Male Blue Shirt

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) and Model Rocketry Badge are centered on the pockets on the appropriate sides as displayed above. 2. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be grounded and centered over wearer‘s right pocket. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 4. Shoulder tab: center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then place 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank‘s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar. 9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 15.

12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15. 13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

14. Ribbons: ground and center on pocket.

15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

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Attachment 6-10 Cadet Female Blue Shirt

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Note 15 1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 16. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam.

4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 16. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 16. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 16.

8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank‘s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar. 9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 16. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 16. 12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 16.

13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 14. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 16. 15. Ribbons: Center, parallel with ground. Align with bottom of name tag. Or, if no name tag, align bottom of ribbons even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.

16. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.

Attachment 1

MERIT/DEMERIT SYSTEM AND SERVICE POINTS

5.1. Merit/ Points Demerit and Service 5.2. Recording Merits/Demerits 5.3. Merits 5.4. Demerits 5.5. Award of Service Points Table 5.1. Merits Table 5.2. Demerits Section 5A-- Overview

1.1. Merit/Demerit and Service Points

1.1.1. A Merit/ Demerit System will be used by this corps. It will be used to provide information to the Group commander, Operations Squadron Commander, and the SASI/ASI on areas of dress and appearance, military deportment that may require emphasis, education, corrective action, and counseling. The system will also be used in the evaluation of cadets for promotions to staff positions and other honors. 1.1.2. Service points may be awarded for activities done in support of corps functions such as: community service activities, school functions where cadet participation is requested, or any other event deemed appropriate by the SASI/ASI.

Section 1B—Merits/Demerits

1.2. Recording Merits/Demerits

1.2.1. Each cadet will carry at least two copies of AETC Form 341, Excellence/Discrepancy Report, with the headings completed.

1.2.2. When a violation is committed or a commendation is noted; an AETC Form 341 will be collected from the cadet. A staff officer or flight commander may collect an AETC Form 341 from both officers and enlisted personnel. The Senior Enlisted Advisor may collect an AETC Form 341 from enlisted personnel. The person collecting the form will complete the remaining spaces on the form, sign it in the proper space and enter the number of merits/demerits.

1.2.3. The AETC Form 341 for all personnel shall then be placed in the appropriate Flight CC distribution box.

1.2.4. The Flight Commander will make all cadets aware of the merits/demerits. If the cadet disagrees, he/she must provide a written statement of the reason for disagreement that gets routed from the Flight CC to the Group or Deputy CC for consideration.

1.2.5. The AETC Form 341 for enlisted cadets shall then be placed in the SEA’s box for approval of the number of merits/demerits. The SEA will place the 341 in the Group or Deputy CC’s mailbox for review.

1.2.6. The AETC Form 341 for officers shall be placed in the Group or Deputy CC’s mail box. The Group or Deputy CC will initiate necessary action.

1.2.7. Merts/Demerits will be tracked on the Matrix and reviewed each week by Group CC and before promotion cycles for accuracy by the SASI/ ASI. 1.2.8. As demerits are accrued by enlisted cadets on a semester basis; the Group Commander shall take action as follows:

1.2.8.1. 20 Demerits: Cadet receives a warning.

1.2.8.2. 30 Demerits: Cadet is restricted from all non-required activities. However, the cadet must attend all required activities.

1.2.8.3. 50 Demerits: Cadet meets a Disciplinary Board. The Board will make a recommendation to the SASI as to action to be taken against the cadet. These recommendations may range from a letter of reprimand to dismissal from the Corps.

1.2.9. For cadet officers demerits may be given for improper wear of uniform, appearance of uniform, or grooming. If demerits for these infractions exceed 15 points per semester, the next officer in the chain of command will give a letter of reprimand which may lead to removal. If an officer is given demerits for leadership or misconduct, the next officer in the chain of command will give a letter of reprimand which may lead to removal. Officers are expected to set the standards and therefore, disciplinary action is different and tougher than that of an enlisted cadet.

1.2.10. If a cadet continually receives demerits for the same offense, additional demerits may be levied by the SASI/ASI after counseling the cadet.

1.2.11. Appeals on a decision or a Board recommendation may be made to the SASI/ASI for final determination. If the cadet is still not convinced of his or her transgressions, an appeal may be made through the chain-of-command to the SASI/ASI.

1.3. Merits: Will be awarded as a just reward for outstanding efficiency, exceptional performance of duty or noteworthy achievement. Types of behavior for which merit points may be given are listed in Table 1.1.

ACTION MERITS

Cadet of the Semester 25

Most Improved Cadet of the Year 20

Most Improved Cadet of Semester 15

Cadet of the Month (authorized to wear maroon & black cord) 15

Special Achievement 10

Sharp Looker Award (authorized to wear maroon cord) 5

Perfect Test Score 5

Merit Projects (merits per hour or prorated for part of an hour) SASI/ASI discretion 5

Perfect Quiz Score 2

Posted Grade of “A” on Progress Report or Report Card 2

Exceptional Military Bearing 2

Early Turn in of Homework and/or Assignments 2

TABLE 1.2. Demerits

ACTION DEMERITS

Leadership

Conduct Unbecoming a Cadet 20

Abuse of Authority NCO/Officer 10

Failure to Perform Duties 10

Lack of Military Courtesy 5

Missing a Meeting or Formation 5

Talking without Permission 5

Failure to Turn-in Homework (once per assignment) 5

Failure to Salute 3

Misconduct

Serious Misconduct (cheating, fighting, stealing) 50

Deliberate or Careless Misuse of Government or School Property 15

Disrespect to Cadet Officers/NCOs or Other Cadets 10

Public Display of Affection (In Uniform) 10

Subsequent Violations 20

Food or Drink (except water) Consumed in the ROTC Classroom or Cadet Offices 10

Subsequent Violations 20

Disruptive Classroom Behavior 5

Profanity 5

Sleeping in Class 3

Chewing Gum in Class/Formation 2

Failure to Bring Required Book or Assignment to Class 10

No AETC Form 341 1

Improperly Filled Out AETC Form 341 1

Note: Demerit values increase dramatically for back to back violations . . . e.g. first violation 1 demerit, 10 for the second, 20 for the third and so on.