DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

1 Aug 2014

MEMORANDUM FOR 765th AFROTC CADET WING POC MEMBERS

FROM: AFROTC DET 765/OFC

SUBJECT: Professional Officers Course (POC) Leadership Laboratory Syllabus – Fall 2014

1. ACADEMIC POLICIES/RESOURCES Academic Freedom/Academic Integrity: The free exchange of opinions and ideas is essential to the educational process and, to the greatest extent possible, faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to speak and write freely. Statements, disagreements, and other comments made by individuals or groups in the educational forum are safeguarded through the practice of non-attribution. However, academic freedom must be tempered by good judgment to refrain from making offensive remarks, unfounded opinions, or irresponsible statements either verbally or in writing. All cadets must adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. You are prohibited from engaging in plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, unprofessional relationships, or any other act constituting a lack of academic integrity. All individuals who violate this are subject to adverse administrative action including disenrollment, expulsion from school, and disciplinary action.

Students With Disabilities: If you need accommodations because of a disability, please inform your instructor immediately and contact Dr. Jane Warner in 103 Thompson Hall or call 843-953-1820 to schedule an appointment. Her office is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting academic accommodations, and for accommodations planning in cooperation with students and instructors, as needed and consistent with course requirements. If your request for accommodations has already been approved and you have your accommodation letter, please see the instructor as soon as possible during office hours.

Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center’s mission is to aid students in their transition to college life and help them achieve individual academic success culminating into graduation. Services are free to students and include academic advising, L.E.A.D program guidance, mandatory study program, math and writing labs, subject area tutoring, and supplemental instruction. For more information or assistance, contact 843-953-5305 or ascenter@citadel.edu

2. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to AERO450, AFROTC Detachment 765’s Leadership Laboratory (abbreviated as

LLAB, and usually called “Lead Lab”). The main focus of the POC Leadership Laboratory

program is to provide Intermediate Cadet Leaders (ICL) cadets returning from field training

sufficient opportunities to demonstrate and develop the leadership and management skills needed

to successfully function as active duty officers. For Senior Cadet Leaders (SCL) it is designed to

provide cadets to be commissioned additional opportunities to demonstrate and develop the

leadership and management skills needed to successfully function as an active duty officer and to

adequately prepare them to transition from the ROTC environment to active duty.

a. You will be assigned to positions of leadership and responsibility in the cadet wing to

meet the objectives of the LLAB training program. These jobs will require you to plan,

organize, direct, coordinate, and control. LLAB objectives that will be covered this year are

listed in Attachment 1.

b. A note about FTP cadet training: Field Training will require unique military decorum

rules such as squaring corners, coming to attention with heels to the wall, and using the

seven basic responses. However, for training purposes these requirements will only be

required of FTP cadets during LLAB hours (at the discretion of the flight commander) and

will not be used outside of these hours.

3. HOW TO SUCCEED IN LLAB:

You are expected to be actively engaged in your leadership development at Detachment 765. The

following behaviors are encouraged and expected for a passing grade in AERO450:

Show commitment to the Cadet Honor Code.

Strive for outstanding performance, have a positive attitude, and excellent military

bearing and appearance.

Practice effective time management and consistently meet suspenses established by

the detachment staff.

Attend all ROTC events… LLAB, PT, and ROTC Training Weekends.

Go above and beyond in your cadet duties.

Show no indifference to military training.

4. CLASS TIMES During the semester you are expected to attend all scheduled Professional Military Training

(PMT) sessions, which include LLAB, PT, and ROTC training weekends. For cadets on contract

it is mandatory that you attend all scheduled PMT sessions. If you are unable to attend regularly

scheduled PMT sessions you must attend the make-up sessions as scheduled. Typical PMT

sessions include LLAB, PT, and ROTC weekends.

a. Primary LLAB: Thursdays from 1600 – 1800 hrs

b. Makeup LLAB: Mondays from 1200 – 1250 hrs held in AS100 classroom

c. PT: Mondays from 1600 – 1700 and Wednesdays from 0540 – 0640 hrs; held in front of

the F-4 static display on Summerall Field

d. Makeup PT: Tuesdays from 1600 – 1700, same location as Mon/Wed

e. ROTC Training Weekends: 19 – 21 Sep and 31 Oct – 2 Nov

5. CADET RESPONSIBILITIES

Each cadet is part of the Air Force training organization where we accomplish, on a regular

basis, practical military training. As a participant in the Air Force ROTC program, you are

expected to adhere to both Air Force and Air Force ROTC standards. This applies to personal

appearance and grooming (AFI 36-2903 Air Force Dress & Appearance Standards), rendering

proper customs and courtesies, and acting in a professional manner.

a. ENROLLMENT You must be enrolled in AERO450-01 or AERO450-02 to receive credit for LLAB.

AERO450-02 is reserved for makeup LLAB cadets who can’t attend regular LLAB on

Thursday afternoons. To enroll in either class, meet with your academic advisor to do so

b. GRADING LLAB is graded on a PASS/FAIL system and will not affect your course grade in Aerospace

Studies classes. In accordance with AFROTCI 36-2011 and AFROTCI 36-2010, each cadet

must satisfy three requirements to receive a passing grade: (1) adhere to the attendance

requirements mentioned below, (2) attempt the physical fitness assessment (PFA), (3) not

show indifference to military training. You must pass LLAB to remain in AFROTC and to

be eligible for an Air Force officer commission.

c. ATTENDANCE There are a total of 12 LLABs and 21 PT sessions this semester. The expectation is 100%

attendance at all LLABs activities and PT sessions. At a minimum, you must attend at least

80% of PMT activities to pass LLAB, which means attending no fewer than 10 LLABs, 17

PT sessions, and both ROTC training weekends. Attendance will be taken at all regularly

scheduled and make-up PMT sessions. It is your responsibility to ensure that your presence

is accounted for and that as flight commanders you properly account for those cadets in your

flight. If you fail to meet to required 80% attendance minimum, you will be

dismissed/disenrolled from the AFROTC program.

Total Meetings 80% Attendance to Pass AERO450

LLABs & Makeup LLABs 12 Attend at least 10 LLABs

Mon/Wed PT Sessions 21 Attend at least 17 total PT sessions

Makeup Tues PT Sessions 9

d. FITNESS:

You will be required to attempt the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) this

semester in order to pass AERO450. This test includes a body composition component

(height/weight and waist tape measurements) and 3 muscular/cardio fitness components

(pushups in 1 minute, situps in 1 minute, and a 1.5 mile run). You are expected to maintain

all physical fitness and height/weight standards to remain in good standing in the program.

To view the minimum/maximum scores for the PFA, please visit:

http://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110804-054.pdf.

e. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & RELATIONSHIPS As a member of the 765th AFROTC Cadet Wing you will be given a rank and position.

While holding any position in the cadet wing and military you are required to adhere to the

rules and regulations governing proper relationships with subordinates.

i. The supervisor – subordinate relationship is based on mutual respect. Cadets are

specifically forbidden from using their rank or position to take, or be perceived as taking,

undue advantage of subordinates; prohibited from maltreating each other, including

discrimination, sexual or other types of harassment, hazing, disrespectful treatment or

language, oppression, abusive initiations or rites of passage, physical discipline, or

deprivation of any right or privilege to which they are legally entitled as cadets or

students. A merit/demerit system will not be used within the cadet wing.

ii. Cadets in the cadet chain of command should refrain from engaging in social

relationships (dating), with other cadets within the chain of command. This behavior has

the potential to undermine discipline and morale in the cadet wing by creating a

perception of favoritism and potentially becoming an unprofessional relationship.

iii. Social Networking: Remember that you are representing the Air Force at all times.

Be aware of this in online engagements in the public domain through social

networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google +, Tumblr, Vine, etc. Be

smart about what you post!

f. TIMELINESS

It is your responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. When you are scheduled to

meet with a staff member or a staff member makes appointment for you, it is your duty to

ensure you arrive at the appointment on time (meaning 5 minutes early) or reschedule prior

to appointment time. Appointments may be made verbally, written, by email or any other

form of communication. I expect you to notify your cadet flight commander of your

absence before the event or shortly after if unable to do so prior.

g. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extracurricular activities outside of PMT and AS course work, unless otherwise stated by

the OFC, are strictly voluntary. Voluntary extracurricular activities include, but are not

limited to cadet wing booster club fundraising events, unit socials, and cadet clubs – Arnold

Air Society (AAS), Silver Wings (SW), and Civil Air Patrol (CAP). If cadets participate in

voluntary activities, extracurricular clubs or hazardous/dangerous activities, they do so as

university students, any injuries could result in loss of AFROTC status and benefits, and the

Air Force is not liable for medical care in any way. Cadet activities are not sponsored by

AFROTC or Det 765 unless there is a signed/approved OPORD from a Det 765 cadre

member.

6. AFROTC is designed to develop the Air Force Leaders of tomorrow. You are those leaders!

Your last two years as a POC member are the most important to develop and fine tune your

leadership and management skills. As the leadership for the cadet wing and role models for

General Military Course (GMC) members I expect you to set the standard and lead by example

this semester. The goal of LLAB is to prepare you to be an effective Air Force officer. Do not

forget “…you are always on parade…” and we are evaluating you at all times.

//SIGNED/tls/1 Aug 2014//

TIMOTHY L. SLECHTA, Capt, USAF

Operations Flight Commander

Attachments:

1) LLAB Objectives

2) Fall LLAB & Makeup LLAB Schedule

3) Fall Regular & Makeup PT Schedule

4) Academic Freedom / Academic Integrity Definitions

Attachment 1: LLAB Objectives

(Excerpted from AFROTC T-508, Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) Curriculum Handbook; Cadet’s Guide to LLAB)

Attachment 2: Fall 2014 LLAB Schedule

DATE Thursday LLAB Schedule DATE Monday LLAB Schedule

Thurs, 4-Sep-14 Welcome Back - Commander's Call

Mon, 8-Sep-14 Welcome Back – CC Call

Thurs, 11-Sep-14 LLAB Mon, 15-Sep-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 18-Sep-14 LLAB Mon, 22-Sep-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 25-Sep-14 LLAB Mon, 29-Sep-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 2-Oct-14 LLAB Mon, 6-Oct-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 9-Oct-14 LLAB Mon, 13-Oct-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 16-Oct-14 NO LLAB - Midterm Exams Mon, 20-Oct-14 NO LLAB - Midterms

Thurs, 23-Oct-14 LLAB Mon, 27-Oct-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 30-Oct-14 LLAB Mon, 3-Nov-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 6-Nov-14 LLAB Mon, 10-Nov-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 13-Nov-14 LLAB Mon, 17-Nov-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 20-Nov-14 LLAB Mon, 24-Nov-14 NO LLAB – Fall Furlough

Thurs, 27-Nov-14 NO LLAB – Fall Furlough Mon, 1-Dec-14 Makeup LLAB

Thurs, 4-Dec-14 Final LLAB & Change of Command

Mon, 8-Dec-14 Final LLAB & Change of Command

Attachment 3: Fall 2014 Physical Training Schedule

Date Mon/Wed PT Schedule Date Tuesday Makeup PT Schedule

Mon, 1-Sep-14 Safety Brief, Height/Weight Measurements, Form 28s

Tues, 2-Sep-14

Safety Brief, Height/Weight Measurements, Form 28s

Wed, 3-Sep-14 PT Tues, 9-Sep-14 PT

Mon, 8-Sep-14 PT Tues, 16-Sep-14 NO PT – SCCC PFT

Wed, 10-Sep-14 PT Tues, 23-Sep-14 PFA (GMC height/weight)

Mon, 15-Sep-14 No PT - SCCC PFT Tues, 30-Sep-14 PFA (POC height/weight)

Wed, 17-Sep-14 No PT - SCCC PFT Tues, 7-Oct-14 PT

Mon, 22-Sep-14 PFA (GMC height/weight) Tues, 14-Oct-14 NO PT

Wed, 24-Sep-14 PFA (GMC pushups/situps/run) Tues, 21-Oct-14 NO PT

Mon, 29-Sep-14 PFA (POC height/weight) Tues, 28-Oct-14 PT

Wed, 1-Oct-14 PFA (POC pushups/situps/run) Tues, 4-Nov-14 NO PT – Election Day

Mon, 6-Oct-14 PT Tues, 11-Nov-14 Makeup PFA (height/weight)

Wed, 8-Oct-14 PT Tues, 18-Nov-14 PT

Mon, 13-Oct-14 PT Tues, 25-Nov-14 NO PT – Fall Furlough

Wed, 15-Oct-14 No PT - Midterm Exams Tues, 2-Dec-14 Final Makeup PT

Mon, 20-Oct-14 No PT - Midterm Exams

Wed, 22-Oct-14 No PT – Leadership Day

Mon, 27-Oct-14 PT

Wed, 29-Oct-14 PT

Mon, 3-Nov-14 PT

Wed, 5-Nov-14 PT

Mon, 10-Nov-14 PT & Makeup PFA (GMC & POC)

Wed, 12-Nov-14 PT & Makeup PFA (GMC & POC)

Mon, 17-Nov-14 PT

Wed, 19-Nov-14 PT

Mon, 24-Nov-14 No PT - Fall Furlough

Wed, 26-Nov-14 No PT - Fall Furlough

Mon, 1-Dec-14 PT

Wed, 3-Dec-14 Final PT Session

***NOTE: Semester PFA dates are highlighted, all cadets are required to attempt the PFA to pass AERO450

Attachment 4: Academic Freedom / Academic Integrity Definitions

Academic Freedom

Instructors are entitled to:

o Full freedom in research and publication of results

o Freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject but should be careful not to introduce

into their teaching controversial matter that has no relation to their subject.

Due to unique nature of the USAF, even in the academic setting the military mission requires limits

on some types of expressions:

o In accordance with the UCMJ commissioned officers, OT’s, and cadets may not use

dishonoring words towards

o President or Vice President

o Congress

o SECDEF or SECAF

o Military members may not make dishonoring remarks about superiors

In the spirit of academic freedom, free speech, and intellectual honesty, students are encouraged to

research and debate relevant issues in a professional manner. Unreasonably offensive or irresponsible

statements by any student or speaker in any Air University forum will not be tolerated. This is not

meant to restrict discussions of controversial subjects; however, good judgment and discretion must

be a guiding standard. Statements made by individuals that are clearly designed to incite riots,

advocate overthrow of the government, encourage intellectual dishonesty or the capricious and

arbitrary disregard of standards of professional conduct, also fall under the category of unreasonably

irresponsible statements.

It is acceptable to say “a previous speaker” made a particular statement, but the speaker’s identity

may not be divulged without permission.

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism

o The act of appropriating the literary composition of another, parts or passages of their

writings, or the ideas or language of the same, and intending to pass them off as the product

of one’s own mind.

Cheating

o The act of giving or receiving improper assistance such as, but not limited to, gaining

unauthorized access to faculty materials that have not been released for student use; copying

answers from another’s examination; using texts, notes, issue materials, or other references

not authorized for examinations or other assigned work; knowingly permitting another

student to copy one’s writing assignments, speech or briefing materials, or answers from an

examination paper; and collaborating with other persons on individual assignments except as

specifically authorized by the school.

Misrepresentation

o The act of making an assertion or omission to intentionally deceive or mislead.

Misrepresentation may be an oral or written statement that is misleading or deceiving and

meant to be so, for example, false reporting. A student may also commit misrepresentation by

omission, such as deliberately withholding material information. Students enrolled in a course

who previously took the same course (or a variant of it, for example, a nonresident version of

the same course) and attempt to resubmit research papers or other work in fulfillment of a

current school assignment, while disguising or failing to disclose the resubmission, would be

guilty of misrepresentation.