W. Charles Akins High School

AFJROTC TX-20025

Cadet Guide

AY 2014 - 2015

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Table of Contents

I. Introductiona. Mission Statementsb. Core Values

II. Welcoming Remarks III. AFJROTC Curriculum

a. Curriculum Planb. Academic Informationc. Grading Procedure d. Course Syllabi

IV. Organization of the Cadet Corps a. Job Diagram b. Organization /Job Descriptions

V. Promotions a. Requirements b. Leadership Position Selection Processc. P.E. (Promotional Exam)

VI. Conduct, Customs, Courtesies and Discipline

a. Conductb. Customsc. Courtesiesd. Discipline

VII. Extracurricular / Mandatory Activities a. Organizational Activitiesb. Mandatory Events

VIII. Cadet Recognition a. Monthly/Semester Awardsb. Varsity Letter Requirements c. Badges d. Ribbons

IX. Uniform Weara. Basic Conceptb. Standards of Personal Appearance c. Uniform Standards for Air Force JROTC

Cadets to Abide By d. Uniform Inspection

X. Extra a. AFJROTC Rank & Insignia/Devicesb. Uniform Examplesc. Air Force Songd. Appendix/Common Knowledgee. 30 Drill Commandsf. Air Force Grade/Insigniag. AFJROTC Ribbon Chart

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Introduction

Mission: Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

Mission of TX-20025

The mission of TX-20025 is to prepare better, more productive citizens through the application of the USAF Core Values; Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.

THE CORE VALUES OF THE AIR FORCE

INTEGRITY FIRSTIt is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the “moral compass”—the inner

voice; the voice of self-control; the basis for the trust imperative in today’s world.

SERVICE BEFORE SELFService before self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Take care of the

troops “first”.

EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO!Excellence in all we do directs us to develop a sustained passion for continuous improvement and innovation

that will propel TX-20025 into a long-term, upward spiral of accomplishments and performance.

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TX-20025 Cadets: Welcome/Welcome Back

Congratulations! We’re proud that you are part of the TX-20025 Air Force Junior Reserve

Officer Training Corps Cadet Group. Let’s make this another outstanding year.

Since you are a part of our organization, you are a valued person who will be challenged to the

utmost in helping us to achieve our goals for the year. As we strive for our goals you will learn

teamwork, leadership, responsibility, discipline, honor, pride, and a great deal about yourself. All this

may sound like we expect a lot from you, but all of these qualities are within your grasp.

What you are going to experience this year may be the toughest challenge you will ever face.

You must be ready to conform to standards, take orders, and learn new ways of doing things.

Everything you do is designed to make you the best you can be. Being the best often means changing

some old thinking and giving of you to others.

By following the guidelines in this handbook you can help prepare yourself for a more

rewarding future in the TX-20025 cadet corps. This handbook was designed to give you a better

understanding of what will be expected of you as a cadet. Please use it throughout the year, for it will

answer most of the questions you will have about the JROTC program.

If you are ready to accept the challenges that lie before you, then TX-20025 welcomes you with

open arms. We have a lot to offer, and hope that you will do your best to help us obtain our goals.

Again, we welcome you.

RONALD D. OLIVERIO, Col. USAF (Ret.)

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

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AFJROTC CurriculumCADETYEAR

2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018

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AS-100Journey into

AviationHistory

AS-100Journey

intoAviationHistory

AS-100Journey

intoAviationHistory

AS-100Journey

intoAviationHistory

AS-100Journey into

AviationHistory

AS-100Journey into

AviationHistory

AS-100Journey into

AviationHistory

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

LE-100 +Drill

Wellness

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AS-200Global

AwarenessAfrica

AS-300Global

AwarenessMiddle East

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters5,6Latin America, Europe

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters3,4 Africa,

Russia

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters1,2 Middle

East,Asia

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters5,6Latin America, Europe

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters

3,4Africa,Russia

LE-200 +Comm.

LeadershipDrill

Wellness

LE-300Life Skills/Careers +

Drill Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

LeadershipDrill

Wellness

LE-300Life Skills/Careers +

Drill Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

LeadershipDrill

Wellness

LE-300 +Life Skills/Careers +

DrillWellness

LE-200 +Comm.

Leadership+ Drill

Wellness

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AS-200GlobalStudiesAfrica

AS-300Global

AwarenessMiddle East

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters 5,6Latin America, Europe

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters

3,4Africa,Russia

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters

1,2Middle East,

Asia

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters5,6Latin America, Europe

AS-220Global

Awareness#Chapters

3,4Africa,Russia

LE-200 +Comm.

Leadership Drill

Wellness

LE-300Life Skills/Careers +

Drill Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

LeadershipDrill

Wellness

LE-300Life Skills/Careers +

Drill Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

Leadership Drill

Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

Leadership Drill

Wellness

LE-200 +Comm.

LeadershipDrill

Wellness

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

AS-400CorpsMan.

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4LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

LE-4 + Drill Wellness

References

Holm Center-provided materials used for all coursed listed.

1. LE and AS materials is blended within each course, along with Wellness being taught

one day per week, to provide a 40% / 40% / 20% mix (2 days AS, 2 days LE, and 1 day

Wellness per week).

2. Global Studies will be taught each academic year.

3. First year cadets are grouped together for LE-100/AS-100 classes.

4. Upper class cadets are grouped together for AS and LE courses listed in each block.

5. Selected upper class cadets are enrolled in AS-400: Management of the Cadet Corps,

instead of classes listed.

Course Syllabi:

Course Name: AFJROTC 1 (6013.ROO.A&B), AS-100, LE-100

First Year Course

Credit Hours – 1 (one) P.E. or Elective credit Instructor’s Names – Col. Oliverio and MSgt. RiosREQ’D TEXT – (AS-100) “Aerospace Science a Journey into Aviation History” V- 7025T,2007, (LE-1) Leadership Education “Citizenship, Character, & Air Force Traditions” V-7101T 2005, “Drill & Ceremonies” V-2627T 1996Course Description:

Aerospace Science: A Journey Into Aviation History: This is an aviation history course focusing on the development of fight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principles of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets.

Leadership Education I : Citizenship, Character and Tradition: The leadership studies relate directly to military traditions, core values and self control. Additionally, wear of the uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies, and basic drill skills are introduced. *Other items: Various ethnic military heritage items will be

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TX-20025 AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS AY 14-15

presented. A Literacy Plan will be implemented, for example reading and reporting on: “Flags of Our Fathers” and other literacy items contained in newspapers, “Early Bird”, etc.

WELLNESS: This program focuses on nutrition, exercise and physical activities.

Course Objectives:

Aerospace Science: 1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals and objectives 2. Know the major historical contributors to the development of flight 3. Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history 4. Know the key events of space exploration history 5. Understand the role of minorities in the defense of our nation.

Leadership: 1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives 2. Know military traditions and the importance of maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance 3. Know the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect, and why values and ethics are so important. 4. Know the importance of individual self-control and that an effective stress management program improves the quality of life. 5. Know why courtesies are rendered to the United States flag and the National Anthem. 6. Know why it is important to be a good democratic citizen and to be familiar with the different forms of governments. 7. Know the importance of keeping yourself well and helping others stay well. Drill and Ceremonies: Know the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremonies and be able to execute the 30-step drill sequence at the appropriate level commensurate with cadet experience.

Other: Support the Akins High School Literacy Action Plan and various Heritage programs and objectives.

Second/Third Year Course

Credit Hours – 1 (one) P.E. or Elective credit Instructor’s Names – Col. Oliverio and MSgt. RiosTEXT- Aerospace Science “ Global and Cultural Studies” none, instructor will provide handouts as necessary, “LE-II: Communication, Awareness, Leadership” V-7201T 2006/LE-III Life Skills & Career Opportunities V-7013T, 2013,“Drill and Ceremonies” V-2627T 1996( Note: this course will include second and third year cadets)

Course Description:

Aerospace Science: Global and Cultural Studies: This is a multidisciplinary course that introduces students to various regions of the world from geographic, historical, and cultural perspective. The course provides increased international awareness and insight into foreign affairs that permits a more educated understanding of other cultures and enhanced knowledge of America’s interest and role in the world. Geopolitical issues such as terrorism, economics, politics, military issues, religion, environmental concerns,

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TX-20025 AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS AY 14-15

human rights, diseases, over population, literacy, the migration of people, and other cultural issues will be examined. The regional areas are listed in the Curriculum Guide above.

Other items: Various ethnic military heritage items will be presented. A Literacy Plan will be implemented to include reading and reporting on novels and other literacy items contained in newspapers, “Early Bird”, Veterans National Education Program material, and will be used as needed and within JROTC contact guidelines to fulfill course objectives.

Leadership Education II: Communications, Awareness, and Leadership: This course places an emphasis on communications skills and cadet corps activities. Written reports and speeches compliment academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects. The wellness program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and physical activities. Additionally, wear of uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies, and basic drill skills are reviewed and reinforced.

Leadership Education III: Life Skills & Career Opportunities. This course places an emphasis on Cadet Corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility and in the planning and execution of corps projects. The wellness program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and physical activities. Additionally, wear of uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies, and basic drill skills are reviewed and reinforced.

Course Objective:

Aerospace Science: Know how cultural, geographic, and economic factors have shaped various regions of the world. This academic year will focus on Russia and Africa.

Leadership Education II: 1. How to communicate effectively. 2. How to understand groups and teams. 3. How to prepare for leadership. 4. Problem solving and conflict resolution. 5. How to improve individual personal development.

Leadership Education III: 1. Analyze the elements of successful financial management skills. 2. Create a plan for safeguard personal resources. 3. Analyze the different ways of pursuing a career path. 4. Analyze the requirements for applying to a college or university. 5. Analyze positive and negative impact of life in meeting career goals. 6. Evaluate the essential process for successfully pursuing desired career or job. 7. Evaluate the benefits of working for the Federal Government. 8. Create a plan for successful career development

Wellness: Motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.

Other: Support the Akins High School Literacy Action Plan by discussing world events and various Heritage programs and objectives.

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Fourth Year Course

Credit Hours – 1 (one) P.E. or Elective credit Instructor’s Names – Col. Oliverio and MSgt. RiosREQ’D TEXT- (LE-IV) Leadership Education “Principles of Management”, Revised Edition 1999,… “Drill and Ceremonies”

V-2627T 1996

Course Description:

Management of the Cadet Corps: Upper class cadets manage the entire corps under AFJROTC instructor supervision. This course is an AS option and practicum for those cadets to provide hands-on experience for the opportunity to put the theories of previous leadership courses into practice. All the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by the cadets, under the supervision of AFJROTC instructors. They practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills.

Leadership Education IV: Principles of Management: This fourth year course is a guide to understanding the fundamentals of management, managing yourself, and others. Emphasis is placed on allowing the student to see himself/herself as a manager. There are four building blocks of leadership considered in this text from the military and civilian perspective. Attention to these four areas will form a strong foundation for a capability to lead others- something that can be very valuable to you for the rest of your life. The four areas of Management are; Techniques, Management Decisions, Management Functions, and Managing Self and Others. This fourth year course is a guide to help students make informed decisions by providing information on financial management, safety concerns and significant life events. Additionally, senior cadets will help insure proper wear of the uniform, applications of Air Force customs and courtesies, and demonstration and instruction of basic drill movements.

WELLNESS: This program focuses on nutrition, exercise and physical activities.

Other items: various ethnic military heritage items will be presented. A Literacy Plan will be

implemented, to include reading and reporting on novels and other literacy items contained in newspapers,

“Early Bird”, and will be used as needed to fulfill course objectives.

Course Objective:

Aerospace Science: The course objectives are: 1. Apply the theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses. 2. Know how to develop leadership and management competency through participation. 3. Apply strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation. 4. Know how to develop confidence in conduct. 5. Apply Air Force standards, discipline, and conduct.

Leadership Education: 1. Comprehend the importance of management. 2. Comprehend the techniques and skills involved in making management decisions. 3. Comprehend the concepts and skills of problem

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solving, decision-making, and negotiating. 4. Comprehend the importance of managing yourself and others. 5. (Drill and Ceremonies) know drill terminology and demonstrate ability to perform and command the 30-step drill sequence. Wellness: Motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. Other: Support the Akins High School Literacy Plan and various Heritage programs and objectives.

Organization of the Cadet Corps

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Chain of Command

Maximum grade authorization for a cadet corps organized as a group are: (Note: see AFJROTC 36-2001 page 17, for cadet corps grade authorization for a “wing” structure)

Group Commander Cadet Col Deputy Commander Cadet Lt. ColDirector of Operations Cadet Lt. ColSenior Enlisted Advisor Cadet CMSgtFirst Sergeant Cadet MSgt

Squadron Commander Cadet Maj.Superintendent Cadet SMSgtFirst Sergeant Cadet MSgtGuidon Bearer Cadet TSgt

Flight Commander Cadet MajFlight Sergeant Cadet SSgtFlight Guide Cadet SrAElement Leader Cadet SSgtAssistant Element Leader Cadet Amn

Job Descriptions

1) Corps/Group Commander (CC) is Responsible For :a) Command and control of the cadet group using the members of his/her staff and subordinate

commanders. b) Representing the group at all public and corps related functions. c) The appearance, discipline, efficiency, training and conduct of the corps. d) Assisting the SASI and the ASI as necessary. Identifying and establishing goals to be attained by the

staff; subordinate commanders and members of the corps. e) Ensuring that all members of the group have the opportunity to develop leadership commensurate

with their individual abilities.

2) Vice Commander (CV) is Responsible For :a) Command and control of the cadet group in the absence of the Corps Commander. b) Review of submitted After Action Reports within 48 hours of receipt. c) Assist the Corps Commander as needed

3) Director of Operations (DO) is Responsible For :a) Assuming command of the corps in the absence of the Corps Commander and Vice-Commander. b) Coordinating and controlling the operations staff

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c) Establishing committees by assigning appropriate cadets, outlining committee duties, establishing committee suspense’s (timelines) and monitoring committee progress at regular intervals, as directed by CC.

d) Keeping the CC informed of all activities related to this staff position and especially on committee’s progress.

e) Tracking the corps calendar of events. Recommending cadets for awards and decorations. Review of submitted After Action Reports. Assisting the Vice- Commander as otherwise directed.

f) Assist the IG and Core as needed.

4) Inspector General is Responsible For: a) Reports directly to the Corps Commanderb) Responsible for Appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of squadronc) Acts as a liaison between Flt/CCs and command staff. Plans or approves all squadron activitiesd) Carries out other duties assigned by CCe) Oversees coordination of group operations

5) Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) is Responsible For :a) The SEA works directly for the corps commander and performs as necessary to facilitate the smooth

operation of the corps. b) Attends staff meeting to ensure that proper support is being given to the Corps and its commander. c) Forming all parades and other cadet group co-curricular activities related to drill and ceremonies. d) Rumor control. e) Performing other duties as assigned by the ASI and SASI.

6) Squadron Commanders are Responsible For :a) Reports directly to the Corps Commander b) Responsible for Appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of squadronc) Acts as a liaison between Flt/CCs and command staff. Plans or approves all squadron activitiesd) Carries out other duties assigned by CCe) Oversees coordination of group operations

SQUADRON 17) Administration Officer/Executive Officer (DA) is Responsible For :

(May be one or two officers depending on Corps Commander Needs)a) Authenticating, publishing, distributing, and filing all publications of the corps to include special orders,

regulations, forms and other directives. Maintaining cadet corps files. Preparation and maintenance of cadet personnel files.

b) Maintains the internal distribution system of the cadet group, including the posting of current directives, special orders and other notices on the unit bulletin board.

c) Taking down, typing publishing, distribution and posting minutes of cadet group staff meetings within 48 hours of the meeting.

d) Ensuring all public orders are posted promptly and properly into each cadet’s personnel file.e) Keeping the organizational chart current, posting changes in grade, rank and other changes.f) Maintaining attendance records for staff meeting and other meetings related to cadet corps activities.g) Tracking and filing of After Action Reports. Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and

responsibilities.h) Assisting Senior Staff as needed.

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8) Special Projects Director (DSP) is Responsible For :a) Any special project given by the Instructors or corps staff (with ASI’s approval). This includes all of our

major events (military ball, DOAB etc.)b) Reporting progress on the project at every staff meeting.c) Preparing suggested news releases for the particular project and passing this to the Public Affairs

Officer.d) Running the appropriate checklist for the event.e) Preparing permission slips for the specific activity.f) Preparing After Action Report (AAR) IA W local directives detailing the project. The AAR must be

completed and turned-in to the Administration Officer within two weeks of project completion.

9) Logistics Officer (LG)/Facilities Officer is Responsible For: (May be one or two officers depending on Corps Commander Needs)a) Assisting the ASI with the receipt, issue and accounting of all items of uniform, equipment and

supplies. Maintenance of the JROTC automated tracking system files may be required if the ASI concurs.

b) Assisting the ASI in maintaining supply records, as directed.c) Training of at least one cadet in each flight of proper procedures when filling out equipment hand

receipts.d) Organizing and supervising the maintenance, repairing, and cleaning of AFJROTC facilities, uniform

supplies and equipment. Assisting the ASI with inventories.e) Providing guidance to the cadet staff on proper supply discipline.f) Training at least one sophomore or junior cadet in the duties and responsibilities.

10) Finance Officer (FO) is responsible For: a) Preparing the group’s yearly budget and the monthly update of that budget at staff meetings.b) Assisting the Instructors in tracking cadet funds.c) Assisting the Instructors and Corps Commander in planning, organizing, controlling and coordination

unit fund drives.d) Keeping the Director of Operations informed of all activities related to this position.e) Ensure authorization for expenditures is incorporated in the staff meeting minutes.f) Training at least one sophomore or junior cadet in the duties and responsibilities.

11) Director of Data Automation is Responsible For: a) Directly Responsible to the Director of Operationsb) To complete tasks assigned by the Director of Operationsc) Maintaining the programs and software application on the corps computer network.d) To train all staff members in the use of the corps computers as needed

SQUADRON 212) Flight Commanders are Responsible For:

a) Acting as a role model. Calling the class to attention at the end of the tardy bell and prior to dismissal. Calling role under the direction of the instruction dismissing the flight with the permission of the instructor.

b) Appearance, discipline, efficiency and training of the flight and for conduct of flight members in the academic classroom. Controlling of the flight in the absence of the instructor.

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c) Keeping abreast of new information on the cadet bulletin board.d) Informing cadets of new information on the cadet bulletin board at the beginning of each class period.e) Ensuring the classroom is left in an orderly and clean condition at the end of each class period. If the

class is allowed to leave before cleanup, will ensure the classroom is clean prior to departure. Command Responsibly.

f) Inspection of the flight when authorized by the instructor.g) Effectively and accurately complete the “uniform inspection sheet” and turning it in to the instructor

(this mean computing the daily score)h) Leading and directing the flight at all Corps and flight functions.

13) Drill Team Commander/Exhibition Commander: (May be one or two officers depending on goal requirements)a) Directly responsible to the Director of Operations and ASIb) Maintains a high degree of esprit de corps and discipline within the team.c) Establish a training schedule. This schedule will be approved by ASI.d) Ensures that the team is prepared for local parades and drill competitions.e) Ensures drill team equipment is properly accounted for and kept ready for the next use (gloves white,

rifles in working order and degreased, berets clean and chords clean and accounted for; this is not all inclusive)

f) Completing drill team practices/debrief by 15:45 unless previously approved.g) Maintaining comprehensive folder describing and diagramming team routines. This folder will be

located in the cadet file cabinet.h) Prepares an After Action Reporti) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities.

14) Saber Team Commander(s) (Male Competition, Female Competition, and Special Events) is Responsible For:a) Directly responsible to the Director of Operations and the ASIb) Maintains a high degree of esprit de corps and discipline within the team.c) Ensures that the team is prepared for local parades, competitions, assemblies, sporting events, etc.d) Maintains saber and associated equipment.e) Prepare after Action Reports to the DO for review and action.f) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities.

15) Color Guard (CG) Commanders(s) (Male Competition, Female Competition, and Special Events) is Responsible For:a) Directly responsible to the Director of Operations and the ASIb) Maintains a high degree of esprit de corps and discipline within the team.c) Ensures that the team is prepared for local parades, competitions, assemblies, sporting events, etc.d) Maintain flags, guidons, gloves, rifles, and associated equipmente) Prepare after Action Reports to the DO for review and action.f) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities

16) Physical Fitness Commanders (Male and Female) is Responsible For: a) Directly responsible to the Director of Operationsb) Coordinating and controlling all athletic events.

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c) Coordinating with Akins High School athletic department to schedule available facilities for cadet use on physical training. Obtain the facilities schedule from the PE Department Head to ease scheduling.

d) Determining warm-up exercise for physical training and provide a memo describing these exercise. Organizing field day competition teams and establishing practice days/time.

e) Reserves training facilities with the vice-principal’s secretary and the athletic director.f) Determining which members will participate in activities. g) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities.

17) Spirit Team Commander is Responsible For: a) Make the corps a spirit force on campusb) Door decorations and other activities associated with school spirit events and organizationsc) Prepares yearly plan and uses POCDC to ensure unit is a spirit force on campus.

18) Academics/KHAS Officer is Responsible For: a) Any Kitty Hawk Air Society activities and eventsb) JROTC academicsc) Each flight’s academic Officer

SQUADRON 319) Public Affairs (PA) Officer is Responsible For:

a) Providing AFJROTC Headquarters with all matters of publicity related to the Akins High School AFJROTCb) Publishing the cadet newsletter at least once per semesterc) Coordinating with the school newspaper staff in preparing publicity items concerning the Cadet Corps.

There should be something about JROTC in each issued) Ensuring that appropriate publicity of Akins High School AFJROTC is directed to each of the following

important public segments. 1. The local public (local news media, radio and TV), 2. The School, the administration (the Principal, the Vice-Principles, Superintendant, School Board, and AFJROTC Headquarters). 3. The national public

e) Providing for a procedure for keeping all of the above informed on a recurring basis, a local information board, radio and TV announcements , and ensuring that all releases are cleared by the SASI

f) Maintaining the unit scrapbook and Walls of Honor, Training at least one junior or sophomore in your duties and responsibilities

g) Ensure space is reserved in the Akins High School Yearbook for the Cadet Corps.

20) Recruiting Officer/Awareness Presentation Team Commander is Responsible For: a) Forming an enthusiastic recruiting teamb) Maintaining a close liaison with the ASI to ensure that all recruiting assignments are conducted with

professionalismc) Manages the CTE-Day schedule and associated briefingsd) Briefing all feeder school on the advantages of AFJROTC prior to high school registration(coordinate

this with the ASI)e) Keeping the Director of Operations informed of all planned and forecasted activitiesf) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities. Prepares an After Action

Report

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21) Flag Detail Commander is Responsible For: a) Directly responsible to the Color Guard Commander and the ASI b) Plans and schedules cadets for flag detail dutyc) Assigns one upper class cadet and their Adopt-A-Cadet to a flag detail during each semesterd) Ensures that the Flag Detail schedule is posted NLT the Wednesday prior to the dutye) Ensures the assigned upperclassman is aware of their week of Flag Detail Duty. Upperclassmen are

responsible for contacting their Adopt-A-Cadets, training their cadets, arranging replacements and reporting successful completion (via memo) NLT the Tuesday following the assigned duty

f) Training upper-class cadets for “Flag Detail”g) Submits weekly status reports to the CG. The report will indicate assigned cadet’s performance and any

associated concerns. A copy of the reports will be maintained in the cadet file cabinet.h) Prepares an annual After Action Report due by the first staff meeting in May. Activities occurring after

the due date will be addressed as works in progressi) Training at least one sophomore or junior in the duties and responsibilities

22) Community Service Officer/Operation Shoe Box Office is Responsible For: (May be one or two officers depending on goal requirements)a) Tracks all community service projects and hoursb) Organizes teams to complete tasks and ensures cadets are aware of times and datesc) Coordinates said activities with host and cadet staffd) Collect goods as appropriate to send to troops oversees

23) Cultural Affairs is Responsible For: a) Responsible for cultural and heritage displays and events associated there withb) Plan events associated with ethnic celebration, Hispanic Heritage Moth, Black History Month etc.c) Ensure participation in appropriate main events: MLK march etc.

Promotions

RequirementsPromotions are probably one of the highlights of the year for all cadets. In order to be promoted your

performance will be reviewed by a three cadet panel consisting of the Corps Comm., Vice Comm., and Director of Operations officer. The cadet panel will take into consideration the cadet’s grades, attendance, and any disciplinary action taken against the cadet. (Any Suspensions or Referrals will immediately disbar them from promotion) In order to be considered for an officer rank, a cadet must attend LLA.

AS-IAS-I cadets will not receive rank for the duration of their first school year in JROTC. They will receive

rank at the end of the year, at this time they will receive the rank of Airmen.

AS-IIPromotions are based the same as for the AS-Is. Second year cadets are Airman First Class. AS-IIs will

be given their second stripe at the beginning of the second semester. Cadet staff members will also be evaluated at this time on the job performance to determine their promotion.

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AS-III and AS-IVAS-III and AS-IV cadets may be promoted at the beginning of the second semester, after the manning

document is finalized. Most cadets who attend LLA will be considered for cadet officer rank depending on their corps job. If a cadet does not attend LLA then the following applies: Third year cadets are Senior Airman. Fourth year cadets are Staff Sergeant. The basis for their promotion is the same as for the AS-II cadets with special evaluations for staff members.

Cadet Ranks: Do not confuse AFJROTC cadet ranks with USAF active duty designations. The word cadet or an abbreviation thereof must be a part of any written reference to a cadet rank.

All cadets are assigned a permanent grade commensurate with the number of AFJROTC years satisfactorily completed. Permanent grades are awarded during the second semester of each year.

Retention of permanent grades is contingent upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI. Permanent officer status will be awarded to cadets holding officer positions for two or more grading periods. Exceptions are authorized at the discretion of the SASI and in accordance with published unit guidance.

Cadets may be assigned a temporary grade based on a specific position. Use of a temporary-permanent grade pattern is optional and intended to serve as an administrative vehicle for rotation of responsibility and to avoid imbalances in grade structure.

Leadership Position Selection ProcessPersonnel Actions

Rotation o Here at AFJROTC TX-20025 we have two forms of rotation; by the six weeks grading period, and

by the semester grading period. 6 wks rotation policy

Flight sergeants o A new flight sergeant will be chosen by the current Flight Commander

based on the cadet’s:Overall merit in the JROTC programLeadership skillsAcademic standings

- All decisions must be concurred by the SASI/ASI

Semester rotational policy

o Upper Classmen Flight Commanders A new Flight commander will be chosen by the outgoing Flight commander based on:

Overall merit in the JROTC program Leadership skills Academic standing

o All decisions must be approved by the SASI

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o Corps Commander A new Corps Commander will be chosen by the SASI as well as the ASI based on the

following criteria: Overall merit in the JROTC program Exceptional leadership skills Must have attended the senior leadership school Must have been interviewed by the SASI and ASI for the position Academic standing Must be a graduating senior

Promotion Policy

o Enlisted ranks If an enlisted cadet performs well in class as well as in drill and ceremonies and passes

the promotional exam, they will receive a promotion to the next grade at the end of the semester grading period. The promotion will take effect at the beginning of the following semester.

o Officer ranks If a commissioned cadet performs their duties exceptionally they will receive a

promotion to the next grade at the end of the semester grading period. The promotion will take effect at the beginning of the following semester.

o Position-related promotions If a cadet, enlisted or commissioned, performs their duties according to standards,

exceeds those standards, and passes the promotional exam, the cadet will receive a grade promotion at the end of the semester grading period. The promotion will take effect at the beginning of the following semester.

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Conduct, Customs, Courtesies and Discipline

Conduct

1. General:

You represent a select group looked upon as the best of America’s youth. This means that you should always conduct yourself in a manner that is favorable to your school, TX-20025, and the United States AFJROTC. Conduct yourself in the appropriate manner while on any JROTC field trip whether in uniform or not.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE!! This also pertains to your personal appearance whenever you are in the JROTC classroom. While in class, regardless of whether or not it is a uniform wear day or not, you will adhere to the standards set forth in Air Force Instruction 36-2903 Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, as supplemented by Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Regulation is available upon request, body piercings that are visible are prohibited while in the classroom at any time, this includes tongue piercings.

When reporting to the SASI/ASI office you must first knock once on the door and await further instructions. Do not enter until told to do so. Once instructed to enter you will salute the Colonel and await his return of the salute. If told to stand at ease you will assume the position of parade, rest. If not, then remain at attention. When dismissed you salute once again. Same procedures apply when reporting to the ASI’s office with the exception of the salute. Do not interrupt when they are conducting business or are on the phone.

Treatment of ALL Cadets and Cadets of a Lower Rank:

NEVER, AT ANY TIME WILL HAZING BE ALLOWED AGAINST ANY CADET. Any hazing is to be reported to the flight commander of the cadet who was harassed and taken straight up the chain of command. Physical Discipline i.e. push-ups etc. will never be tolerated by any cadet nor is it condoned. This also pertains to physical punishment for any type of behavior or uniform infraction. “Voluntary” physical discipline is also prohibited. ANY HAZING ACT IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE THAT IS CONSIDERED CRIMINAL IN NATURE AND WILL BE REPORTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND AISD POLICE.

No cadet is to be embarrassed or degraded in any manner. This includes public reprimands, public punishment, joking about difference in rank, etc.

Public Display of Affection: No extreme public display of affection will be tolerated regardless of being in or out of uniform. None

what so ever this even includes, hand holding, kissing, hugging, males touching females and via versa, horse playing, no inappropriate display, etc.

Quibbling:When an officer gives an order, it can be considered to be an order from the Commander. This means

that orders should be followed. You have the right to disagree and present your ideas, if time permits, but the officer has the final word. If you feel that an officer is treating you unfairly, see your flight commander. Any problems can be worked out if it is done in an orderly fashion.

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CLASSROOM RULES“Mutual Respect is the Philosophy”

1. Be Preparedo Be on time for class; conduct rest room usage before classo Sharpen pencil(s)o Maintain personal appearance standards during the week and wear uniform on prescribed dayo Check bulletin board for assignment and notices

2. Be Courteouso Be an attentive listener, be considerate of otherso Address instructors by proper titles, e.g. “Colonel”, “Master Sergeant”, or “Sir”

3. Be Responsibleo Follow directions the first timeo Remain seated in classo Raise hand to be recognized before speakingo Coordinate make-up work and test with the instructoro Turn in assignments on due date

4. Be Respectfulo Sit up straight in your chair and keep your feet on the flooro Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourselfo Be somebody; allow others to be themselveso Announcements: be quiet as announcements are being presented!

Customs

Saluting:A salute is nothing more than a greeting. You are required to salute all cadet officers and the SASI. You are not required to salute cadets in the NCO ranks (Staff Sergeant-Chief Master Sergeant). These cadets exchange a verbal greeting only. All officers must render a salute to officers of a higher rank. Remember you only salute outside the building (uncovered).

Walking With Cadets and Military Personnel of a Higher Rank:When walking with a person of higher rank, always walk on his/her left and in step with him/her. When passing a person of higher rank, pass on his/her left if possible. When passing through a doorway, the person of lower rank holds the door and allows the person of higher rank to proceed through the doorway first. When boarding and leaving a vehicle, the person of lower rank gets in first and gets out last.

Calling Rooms to Attention:When the United States flag, SASI, ASI, Principal/Assistant Principal, distinguished visitor, Group Commander, Vice Commander, or military officer enters the room, the room is called to attention. The occupants of the room remain at attention until the person entering says, “At ease”, “As you were”, etc.

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- Classrooms, sports events, gymnasiums, cafeterias, etc. will not be called to attention when there is a large mixture of cadets and non-cadets in the room

Courtesies

Addressing Other Cadets:A cadet officer is addressed by cadets of lower rank by his/her rank followed by his/her last name. (Example: Cadet Smith) OR, a cadet officer may be addressed as “Sir” or “Ma’am”. Never address a cadet officer in uniform by his/her first name unless he/she asks you to.

Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired Military Personnel:Military personnel are addressed by their rank, followed by their last name, followed by “Sir” or “Ma’am”.

Courtesies Rendered To Non-Cadets:Faculty members and adults are addressed as “Mr.”/ “Ms.” (last name) unless they ask or permit you to address them in other forms. In conversation, unless otherwise directed, they are answered “Yes sir/ma’am” AND NOT “yeah”, “nope” etc. These procedures will not be used when they will disrupt a working family relationship.

Reasons for Strictness If a military unit is to function in a smooth manner, then there must be procedures for everyone to follow. There must be discipline to carry out a unit’s everyday functions. Faculty members look upon AFJROTC as a group of students that sit on a higher level than other students. They expect us to be clean-cut, role model American citizens. We must live not only to meet, but also exceed these expectations.

Discipline (Service Test, Report Problems and Recommendations of the New 341 Procedure to Operations) A discipline board will be established. Recommend it consist of a designated Flight Commander, Flight

Sergeant, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Inspector General, Operations Officer. Board findings and recommendations will be forwarded to the Vice Commander and Inspector General, who in turn will forward recommendations to the Cadet Corps Commander/ASI. Board will meet the first school day in the month and review all disciplinary actions taken the previous month. A summary of the review will be presented to the Operations Officer at the 1st staff meeting following the Board’s review. Recommendations for further actions by the ASI/SASI will be included in the summary.

A four (4) tiered disciplinary system will be in effect:

1. The first disciplinary action taken on a cadet for serious misbehavior, failure to comply with verbal or written directives, improper uniform wear or disrespect will be a verbally counseled in an effort to modify or correct the problem. This counseling may be made by the Flight Sergeant, First Sergeant, Flight Commander, or any cadet officer. The verbal counseling/ correction will be documented by letter providing the date and brief description of the incident. The letter will be given to the Flight Sergeant by the cadet writing the incident.

2. When a cadet has a write-up, the Flight Sergeant will write and sign a Letter of Counseling (LOC). The LOC will then be signed by the Flight Commander and sent through the chain of command for Corps Commander approval. An approved LOC will result in automatic ineligibility for promotion for that promotion cycle and the

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cadet will not be permitted to go on any scheduled AFJROTC field trip for the remainder of the promotion cycle.

3. In the event of a fourth incident, a repeat incident or an incident that in the opinion of the CCM warrants, a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) will be written by the CCM. When a LOR is written, the Disciplinary Review Board will be called to review the incident and circumstances surrounding the incident. If, after review, it is confirmed that the incident occurred, the offending cadet will be counseled, ask to acknowledge receipt of the LOR by signing it, and told that his/her parents will be notified. The SASI/ASI will call the parents and inform them of the incident and forward a copy of the LOR upon request. An approved LOR will result in automatic ineligibility for promotion for the remainder of the semester and the cadet will not be permitted to go on any scheduled AFJROTC field trip for the remainder of the semester.

4. In the event that a cadet fails to maintain acceptable standards, immediate disenrollment from the AFJROTC program IAW AFJROTC 36-2001, para 3.5.3 will be considered or disenrollment at the end of the semester. Disenrollment will be coordinated between the school Principal and the SASI, and should be considered a last resort preceded by substantiated documentation and corrective counseling.

Note: When the cadet that commits the offence is an officer, the person observing the offense will report the incident to the Operations Officer or Vice Commander

Extracurricular/Mandatory Activities Organizational Activities

To participate in AFJROTC activities, you must receive permission to participate from your parents and from the SASI. Permission forms will be distributed to participants at least one day before the expected activity.

Without a completed permission form, no cadet will be permitted to participate.

Drill Team: The purpose of the Drill Team is to provide morale to the unit. You will drill in regulation style competitions, as well as drilling with weapons, and finally in fancy drill with weapons. As an elite part of the group, the Drill Team has a strict set of regulations outlined by the Drill Team Commander. To participate, you must have agreed to conform to these regulations. For more information, see the Drill Team Commander. To be eligible for the Drill Team, a cadet must have completed the first year of AFJROTC and completed a tryout for the Drill Team.

Drill Meets: Drill meets are times when JROTC units from all over the area meet at the high school and compete in various categories of drill. To participate in drill meets, you must be associated with our drill team and passing your classes IAW UIL standards. For more information see drill team commander.

Color Guard: The Color Guard is very similar to the Drill Team. Its purpose is to present the colors at the start of public gatherings at school and in the community. For more information, see the Color Guard Commander.

Saber Team: See Saber Team commander for details

Physical Fitness Team: The purpose of the team is to promote a well balanced and fit life concentrating on physical fitness and nutrition. Teams can also compete for awards against other JROTC teams at local drill competitions and must be passing their classes IAW UIL standards. See Physical Fitness Commander for more details.

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Spirit Team: Show support for the school and its organizations. For more information see Spirit Team Commander.

Awareness Presentation Team: The Awareness Presentation Team (APT) is designed to provide positive role models for elementary and middle school students. They work hand in hand with the recruiting efforts.

Cadet Staff: The cadet staff works with the Group Commander and meets once each week to plan, organize and implement cadet activities throughout the school year. Experienced cadets may apply to the Group Commander for positions in the cadet staff.

Field Trip: This one-day field trip is taken to another JROTC unit for a Field Day or visit to a local Army/Air Force base.

Leadership Lab Activity (LLA): Each summer cadets may apply to attend a “high adventure” leadership lab activity conducted in conjunction with other JROTC units from across the state. The camp has included participation in group leadership exercises, classroom instruction on leadership principles, drill and ceremonies and physical fitness training. Cadets who are interested in applying must be returning the next year and interested in a leadership (staff) position. If you do not attend LLA, you cannot be an officer in the corps.

Mandatory Events

Veterans Day Parade: The annual Veterans Day Parade held on Congress Ave is a chance for the unit to show its support for our troops past and present.

Military Ball: This is the main social event of the year. Male cadets wear their service dress uniforms or tuxedos and female cadets wear their service dress uniform or evening dresses. In the past years, it has been an evening to be remembered. It is probably one of the most enjoyable evenings that JROTC can offer. This is a spring semester activity.

Annual Awards Assembly: This is a highly attended family social event of the year. It is the most exciting night of the school year for a cadet. Community leaders, parents and family members gather to watch cadets receive local and national awards. The event concludes with a reception to congratulate the award winners. All cadets participating in AFJROTC during the spring semester are required to attend. This is normally in the spring semester.

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Cadet Recognition

Note: (National Awards will be given at the end of the school year. This information will be covered in class but examples are: Air Force Association Award, American Legion Award etc.) Other awards are listed.

Monthly/Semester Awards

Cadet of the Month/Semester/Year: Recommendation from the Flight Commander with approval of SASI.

Spirit Warrior of the Month/Semester/Year: Recommendation from the Flight Commander with approval of SASI.

Eagle Pride of the Month/Semester/Year: Recommendation from the Flight Commander with approval of SASI.

Varsity Letter Requirements:

Varsity Letter: Must complete Leadership Lab Activity (waivers are approved by the SASI). Senior cadets must have 100 hours of community service. All others must have a proportional amount: (Juniors 75, Soph. 50, Fresh. 25) Every event attended is worth 25 points (i.e. MLK march, Veterans Day Parade, Highway cleanup etc.). Cadets must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have completed 1 year of AFJROTC, consistent leadership performance, and uniform wear, exemplary behavior (school wide), must have a key leadership position or be an active member of a JROTC committee, 98% or higher attendance, and a nominee for JROTC national award. Must submit letter, requesting award, listing all activities they have participated in and list the above requirements to their fight commander. Must be typed when submitted, must go up the chain of command and be approved by the Corps Commander and SASI

Badges

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 received a passing grade. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

Flight Solo Badge: Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed by a FAA certified flight instructor for either powered or non-powered air craft. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

Flight Certificate Badge: Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered or non-powered aircraft. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

Awareness Presentation Team Badge: Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Criteria for becoming a member of the team should be published in the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge: Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. The Kitty Hawk charter should spell out the requirements for entry into the society. Any questions, refer to charter.

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Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings: Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA chartered model airplane club. Contact the AMA (list of award contacts is located on the Cyber Campus HQ Library under the Cadet Awards folder) to obtain badge for qualifying cadets.

Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge: This annual award consists of a certificate and the Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award recognizes one outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) selected at the end of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence. The SASI, in coordination with the ASI and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of this award.

Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge: Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” on their transcript. The individuals must be recommended by the SASI. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROS.

Model Rocketry Badge: Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements. Program requirements are listed in the Model Rocketry Handbook available in the Cyber Campus HQ Library in the Guide and Handbooks folder. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

Other Badges: Wearing badges from other services beyond their intended purpose, badges from the regular Air Force, or other organizations on the AFJROTC uniform is prohibited. Example: Unit cannot designate Army Signal Corps or Infantry badges to signify membership in the unit color guard or drill team. However, badges earned by cadets enrolled in a sister service JROTC program may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform in the location specified by the sister service. The AFJROTC badge location will always take precedence over the sister service badge.

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. Medals and ribbons may be worn simultaneously for formal, semiformal, and/or special occasions of a limited nature (as specified by the SASI). Place medals on the mounting rack in the proper order of precedence. The top row of medals should be positioned ½ inch below bottom row of ribbons. AFJROTC cadets are authorized to wear ribbons earned while enrolled in United States Army, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps JROTC. AFJROTC cadets will wear AFJROTC ribbons above and to the left of other service JROTC ribbons and awards. Group ribbons according to service with other order of precedence determined by the regulations of each service’ ribbons are grouped by service in the following order; Army, Navy, Marine Corps.

Ribbons

Distinguished Unit Award (DUA): Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. 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 in the Cyber Campus HQ Library Distinguished Unit Award folder. If DUA is won by unit in multiple years then consecutive awards are denoted by single oak leaf clusters for each additional award. If during a Unit Evaluation the JROTC unit receives an “Exceeds Standards” as the overall evaluation and is identified by HQ AFJROTC as a unit “with merit” then unit is authorized the wear of a silver star on ribbon.

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Top Performer Award: The Cadet Top Performer Award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps population (unduplicated headcount). All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. Specific consideration should be given to cadets not previously recognized for superior performance.

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 annual assessment. Leadership qualities: involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities. Academic performance: nominee must be in good academic standing in all high school course work. Significant self-improvement, community involvement, and other accomplishments.

The SASI may nominate candidate to their respective Area Administrator. Area Administrators will present awards to nominees during their visit unless personal observation of the cadet warrants otherwise. The award consists of a certificate and a ribbon, which may be presented by the Area Administrator during the visit or the SASI if the cadet(s) is unavailable due to class scheduling conflict, etc. The ribbon may be worn for the duration of a cadet’s tenure in AFJROTC

Outstanding Cadet Ribbon: Awarded annually to the outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet. The recipients form each class must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain and military excellence.

Leadership Ribbon: Awarded for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the eligible leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.

Achievement Ribbon: Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps. Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period.

Superior Performance Ribbon: Awarded annually 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. Limit this ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of achievements and accomplishments of other cadets.

Academic Ribbon: Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at least “B” for one academic term, in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC.

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Uniform Wear

Wear of the Uniform….. New Standards

First Year and All Cadets: Only first year cadets will wear the blue JROTC T-shirt as their standard issued uniform and will not be issued a blue uniform. First year cadets WILL ABIDE BY THE UNIFORM WEAR STANDARDS ON UNIFORM WEAR DAYS AS IF THEY WERE WEARING THE ACTUAL BLUE UNIFORM. They must adhere to the basic uniform wear concept and adhere to everyday class standards. The JROTC T-shirt will be worn tucked in with a belt, khaki slacks, and shoes/boots. The wearing of shorts/skirts on the scheduled uniform wear day is not allowed. Slacks will not be ripped or torn. All upper and underclass cadets will wear a blue uniform/JROTC T-Shirt as designated by the SASI/ASI once a week depending on the A/B schedule. Cadets have mandatory functions they will attend throughout the year, such as special ceremonies i.e. Veterans Day Parade, Military Ball, and Annual Awards Presentation and the uniform is required for these events. The JROTC T-shirt will be worn tucked in, with a belt and with appropriate slacks. No shorts/skirts will be authorized with this combo. This uniform combo will also apply on all designated Curriculum in Action Field Trips or during special circumstances of the school year.

Uniform Makeup: Cadets returning from any absence are required to wear their uniform on the day of return. If a cadet fails to wear the uniform on the day assigned, the cadet must make up uniform wear before the next uniform wear day of the following week or their grade will result in an automatic zero. Cadets lose points for every day they wait until it is made up.

Basic Concept

The Air Force Junior ROTC cadet uniform is with certain exceptions the same as worn by active duty personnel. This uniform is the distinctive dress of a proud and honorable profession. Each cadet must consistently be aware of his/her responsibility for maintaining his/her uniform in good order and wearing it correctly. Except as authorized in this regulation, Air Force JROTC cadets will wear the standard service uniform prescribed in AFI 36-2903 Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel, as supplemented by Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Regulation is available upon request. The only area designated as a “NO HAT AREA”, as approved by the Principal and the SASI, is the center courtyard confines of Akins High School.

All uniforms will be returned at the end of the school year DRY CLEANED…….(Exception: Cadets attending LLA)

Blue coats, zipper jackets, and pants must NOT be machine washed (DRY CLEAN ONLY). These uniform items are made with wool and machine washing will damage the material.

Standards of Personal Appearance

Each member of the Air Force JROTC program must maintain high standards of dress and personal appearance. It is imperative that all members present a well-groomed appearance to their fellow citizens. Further, the need for personal cleanliness, safety, and proper wear of the uniform on the part of all members requires that certain minimum standards be established. Uniforms must be kept clean, neat, correct in design and specification, and in good condition. Uniforms will be kept buttoned, including pockets, and shoes will be shined and in good repair. Badges, insignia, belt buckles, and other metallic devices must be maintained in

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proper luster and condition. Corfam (permanently shined) shows are authorized but must be purchased by the cadet. Do not alter the uniform in any manner. Shirts will be tucked in at all times and pants will be worn with the issued belt.

ALL CADETS WILL ADHERE TO THE AIR FORCE PRESCRIBED STANDARDS LISTED HERE:

Hair-male and female: Will be clean, well-groomed, present a professionalappearance, allow proper wear of headgear, helmet or chemical mask and conform to safetyrequirements. Will not contain excessive amounts of grooming aids (e.g. gel, mousse,pomade, moisturizer), appear lopsided, touch either eyebrow, or end below an imaginary lineacross the forehead at the top of the eyebrows that is parallel to the ground. If applied, dyes,tints, bleaches and frostings must result in natural, human hair colors. The hair color mustcomplement the member’s complexion and skin tone. Examples of natural human hair colorsare brown, blonde, brunette, natural red, black or grey. Prohibited examples (not all inclusive) are burgundy, purple, orange, fluorescent or neon colors. Hair color, highlights, lowlights, and frosting will not be faddish or extreme and will be natural looking hair color, similar to the individual’s hair color (e.g. black, brunette, blond, natural red, and grey).

Wigs/Hairpieces/Extensions. Will meet the same standard required for naturalhair and will be of good quality, fit properly, and comply with safety, functionality andprofessionalism. Synthetic hair or other materials are not authorized when prohibited bysafety and mission requirements.

Hair-Male. Tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with andwithout headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines themember's hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the naturaltermination point without eccentric directional flow, twists or spiking. A block-cut ispermitted with tapered appearance. Hair will not exceed 1¼ inch in bulk, regardless of lengthand ¼ inch at natural termination point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the backof the neck to touch the collar. Hair will not touch the ears or protrude under the front bandof headgear. Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight or flat-top cuts are authorized. Prohibited examples (not all inclusive) are Mohawk, mullet, cornrows, dreadlocks or etcheddesign. Men are not authorized hair extensions.

Sideburns. If worn, sideburns will be straight and even width (not flared), andwill not extend below the bottom of the orifice of the ear opening. Sideburns will end ina clean-shaven horizontal line.

Mustaches. Male Airmen may have mustaches; however they will beconservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) andwill not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyonda vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth.

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Hair-Female. Minimum length is one inch unless approved by the SASI uponrecommendation from a treatment facility for medical reasons, to a maximum bulkof three inches from scalp. Hair may begin to gradually taper from one inch in length to ¼inch in length approximately three inches from the hairline (no shaved heads, flat tops, etc.).Hair will end above the bottom edge of collar and any side of an invisible line drawn parallelto the ground. Hair will not touch either eyebrow, to include an invisible line drawn across eyebrows and parallel to the ground. If worn, hairpins, combs, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes must match the haircolor (i.e., blonde, brunette, natural red, black, grey), but hair must still comply with bulk andappearance standards. Ornaments are not authorized (i.e., ribbons, beads, jeweled pins). The intent is for pinned-up hair to be styled in a manner that prevents loose ends from extending upward on the head. For example, when using a clip or hairpins, hair will not present the appearance of a “rooster tail”; when hair is in a bun, all loose ends must be tucked in and secured; when hair is in a pony tail, it must be pulled all the way through the elastic band and may hang naturally downward and not extending below the bottomof the collar. As with all hairstyles, a neat and professional image is essential.

Braids, micro-braids and cornrows are authorized. However, they must be a natural looking color for human beings similar to the individual's hair color; conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and not present a faddish appearance. A braid is three or more portions/strands of interwoven hair. When worn, multiple braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx ¼ inches), show no more than ¼ inch of scalp between the braids and must be tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional and well-groomed appearance. Braids must continue to the end of the hair in one direction, in a straight line, and may be worn loose or a secured style within hair standards.

Dreadlocks, (defined as long strands of hair that have been twisted closely from the scalp down to the tips; heavy matted coils of hair which form by themselves, eventually fusing together to form single dread; or unkempt, twisted, matted individual parts of hair), shaved head, flattops and military high-and-tight cuts are not authorized hairstyles for female Cadets. Hair color, highlights, and frosting will not be faddish and will be natural looking hair color for human beings, similar to the individual’s hair color (e.g. black, brunette, blond, natural red, and grey). Exception: Micro-braids or twists are not required to continue to the end of the hair. Shaved heads are defined as complete removal of all hair to the skin on the head or portions of the head.

FEMALE HAIR GROOMING STANDARDS EXAMPLES:

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SOME ACCEPTABLE HAIR STYLES:

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SOME UNACCEPTABLE HAIR STYLES: Locs/Dreadlocs…..Shaved heads

Body Hair. Female Cadets will remove leg hair that is visibly protruding beyond theappropriate hosiery or causes a visibly uneven texture under hosiery.

Fingernails. Male Cadets are not authorized to wear nail polish. If worn by females, nailpolish will be a single color that does not distinctly contrast with the female Cadet’scomplexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colorsincluded, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescentcolors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tipFrench manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip ofthe finger and must be clean and well-groomed.

Cosmetics. Male Cadets are not authorized to wear cosmetics. Female Cadets may wearcosmetics; however, if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonablelimits; not excessive or extreme) and in good taste. Female Cadets will not wear shades oflipstick that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract from the uniform, or that areextreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors include but are not limited to, purple, gold,blue, black, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent colors.

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Tattoos/Brands/Body Markings. For purposes of this instruction, a tattoo is defined as a picture, design, or marking made on the skin or other areas of the body by staining it with an indelible dye, or by any other method, including pictures, designs, or markings only detectible or visible under certain conditions (such as ultraviolet or invisible ink tattoos). A brand is defined as a picture, design, or other marking that is burned into the skin or other areas of the body. Body markings are pictures, designs, or other markings as a result of using means other than burning to permanently scar or mark the skin. The SASI may exercise discretion if a new cadet arrives with a tattoo that may not be in full compliance with the above guidance. The tattoo may be covered up with a skin-colored bandage while in uniform and still participate in the program.

Tattoos/Brands/Body Markings. (Unauthorized content). Tattoos/brands/bodymarkings anywhere on the body that are obscene, commonly associated with gangs,extremist, and/or supremacist organizations, or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, orreligious discrimination are prohibited in and out of uniform. Tattoos/brands/body markingswith unauthorized content that are prejudicial to good order and discipline or the content is ofa nature that tends to bring discredit upon the Air Force are prohibited both in and out ofuniform. Members who have or receive unauthorized content tattoos/brands/bodymarkings WILL BE DISMISSED FROM THE AFJROTC COURSE. Any tattoos/brands above the collarbone, i.e. on the neck, head, face, tongue, lips, and/or scalp, are prohibited. For example, a tattoo/brand that can be seen on the neck while wearing an open collar, front-fastening, blue or utility uniformis prohibited.

Body Piercing/Ornamentation. In uniform, IN CLASS OR ON UNIFORM WEAR DAY: All cadets are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, eye brows, lips, or any exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform). Dental ornamentation: Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneered, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc. The use of yellow gold, white gold, or platinum caps (permanent or temporary) merely to add ornamentation to the teeth and not required by dental/medical necessity is prohibited.

Body Alteration/Modification. Intentional alterations and/or modifications to a cadets’body that result in a visible, physical effect that disfigures, deforms or otherwise detracts from aprofessional military image are prohibited. Examples of prohibited conduct include (but are notlimited to) tongue splitting or forking, tooth filing, acquiring visible, disfiguring skin implants,and gouging (piercing holes large enough to permit light to shine through.)

CADETS IN CIVILIAN CLOTHING: The following general standards apply to both male and female cadets while on field trips and in the classroom.

a. Hair: Must be clean, well groomed, neat, and within standards.b. Hair Styles: Must be a natural occurring color (no faddish hair styles/colors),

and all one color. NO DESIGNS MAY BE TRIMMED/RAZORED INTO THE HAIR. NO MOHAWKS ETC.

c. Males must be clean shaven.d. School dress code will be enforced as per the AISD Student Handbook.e. Cosmetics/Nails: Cosmetics will be conservative and in good taste. Nail polish

will be conservative without ornamentation attached to the nails. Only one color is permitted on each nail. Females will not wear shades of nail polish that distinctly contrast with their complexion, or that are extreme. Some examples are gold, black, blue, bright (fire engine red and florescent colors).

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Nail length will not exceed ¼ from fingertip. French manicures are allowed. Black nail polish is prohibited.

f. Males will not wear nail polish

Jewelry: Earrings for women will be small spherical, conservative diamond, gold, and white pearl, or silver with any uniform combination and worn as a set. If member has multiple holes only one set of earrings will be worn in the lower earlobe. NO GAUGES ARE ALLOWED WHILE ASSIGNED TO JROTC. A maximum of three rings may be worn with only two rings on one hand at a time. Rings will not be worn on the thumb. Wedding sets count as one ring. No rubber bracelets will be worn while in uniform.

Pumps (Senior Females): Will only be worn with the skirt. Low cut, rounded throat shoe, with a raised heel no higher than 2 ½ inches (measured from the inside sole of shoe to the end of heel lift), without fastening. Tip of heel cannot be less than ½ inch and no larger than the body of the shoe. Wear must be plain, black, smooth, scotch-grained leather or man-made material, patent or high gloss finish, commercial design without ornamentation such as buckles, bows, straps. Faddish styles will not be worn (extreme toes—pointed or squared or extreme heel shapes).

Miscellaneous:

Blue Service Coat Nametag (Mandatory). The name tag is metal engraved, brushed satin silver finish with the last name engraved in blue lettering. The name tag will be centered on the wearer’s right between the sleeve seam and lapel and the bottom of name tag will be parallel with bottom of ribbons.

Blue Shirt Plastic Blue Nametag (Male): The name tag will be blue plastic with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, resting on, but not over the edge of the pleated pocket on the wearer’s right. (Female) The name tag will be blue plastic with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button on the wearer’s right.

Religious Apparel. “Religious apparel” is defined as apparel worn as part of the observance of a religious faith practiced by a Cadet. Religious items and apparel, other than head covering, may only be worn visibly during religious services. Plain, dark blue or black religious head coverings may be worn, indoors if approved by the SASI. Plain, dark blue, or black religious head coverings may be worn, concealed under the uniform/headgear, outdoors if approved by the SASI. Religious apparel will not be worn during parades, ceremonial details, ceremonial functions, or in official photos.

Hosiery. Hosiery will be worn with the service dress uniform (skirt). Hosiery will be plain commercial, sheer, nylon in neutral, dark brown, black or off-black, or dark blue shades that complement the uniformand the Cadet’s skin tone. Patterned hosiery is not authorized to be worn with any uniform. Hosiery must be worn with the skirt and are optional with slacks; however, if not wearing hosiery with slacks, plain (not patterned) black socks must be worn.

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Undergarments: Males/Females. Appropriate undergarments are required to be worn with all uniforcombinations. Wear undershirt and underpants with all uniforms. Wear the white Vneck style undershirt when wearing opened collar service uniforms. Members may wear the white V-neck, athletic or crew-neck style undershirt when wearing closed collar, service dress, and service uniforms.

Flight Cap: (Male and Female) . The flight cap will be worn slightly to the wearer's right with vertical creases of the cap in line with the center of the forehead and in a straight line with the nose. The cap extends approximately 1 inch from the eyebrows in the front and the opening of cap is to the rear. If not worn, tuck under the belt on wearer’s left side, between the first and second belt loops (cap will not fold over belt or be visible below service coat).

Bronze and Silver Oak Leaf Clusters.The bronze oak leaf cluster represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards. The silveroak leaf cluster represents sixth, 11th, etc., entitlements of in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters.Silver oak leaf clusters are worn to the wearer’s right of any bronze oak leaf clusters on the sameribbon.

Placement of Devices on Ribbons. There is no space between the rows of ribbons. Place clusters horizontally and tilt slightly downward to the wearer’s right to allow maximum number of clusters and other devices on the ribbon. Tilt all or none. Replace the bronze cluster with a silver cluster after receipt of the fifth cluster device.

Example with single and multiple clusters.

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Other Info:

1. Removal of Coats:The SASI may authorize cadets to remove their uniform coats in school classrooms. He will establish his policy as to where and when this may be done.

2. Distinctive Gear: Color Guards, Spirit Team, and Drill Team may wear additional uniform items, insignia, and devices. With the exception of shoulder cords, a cadet will not wear the above nonstandard items unless performing duty as a member of such a group.

3. Shoulder Cords:Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord on the left shoulder. Wear the shoulder cord only on the short or long sleeve light blue shirt and the service dress coat. Colors designated are as follows:

a. Corps Commander: Silver Luminette with Hap Arnold tipb. Former Corps Commander: Whitec. Drill Team: Blue & Gold with double knot (active member)d. Saber Team: Dark Red & White double knot (active member)e. Flight Commander: Blue (active member)f. Flight Sergeant: Yellow (active Flt Sgt)g. Kitty Hawk Air Society: Metallic White (see charter for criteria)h. Color Guard: Blue & Gold with silver tip (active member)

Permanent Award Criteria: For permanent award of the color guard/saber cord you must complete a minimum of 5 events in an academic year. See ASI for list of events.

Cell Phones: Not bulging in pocket and when cased must be of a conservative nature. May be clipped to the left or right side of waist band or purse or carried in left hand. Only one may be worn on the uniform belt. Members will not walk in uniform while using cell phones, radios, hands-free headsets unless required to in the performance of their duties.

Uniform Inspection

A uniform inspection will be conducted each week. Uniform wear day is every Wednesday and Thursday depending on Block scheduling, unless otherwise posted, and you must wear the uniform the entire school day in order to receive a grade. If you miss a uniform wear day it is your responsibility to ensure that you make arrangements with the ASI to make this missed assignment up. Changes to uniform wear day may be made depending on upcoming events or ceremonies. You may also be required to wear the JROTC issued T-shirt, this is worn in the same manner as a uniform wear day. Initially, the ASI will instruct you in the proper wear of the uniform and then inspect/critique you using the system of demerits as deductions from a perfect score for wear of the uniform. Your fight commander, will perform the inspections on the items listed.

Hat Missing Tie/Tab/Ascot Missing Coat/Trousers/Skirt/Slacks Dirty/Lint Belt/Buckle Missing

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Rank Missing Name Tag Missing Collar/Hat Insignia Missing Accouterments misaligned Shoes Not Shined Socks/House-Missing/Wrong Color Haircut/Shave needed Ribbons Missing AFJROTC Patch Missing Gig line off Strings around button holes Failure to wear uniforms the entire school day or not at all

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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.4. AFJROTC patch worn on the left pocket and centered

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

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1. (officers only) When placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in from shoulder seam.

2. Shoulder tabs are centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1” below shoulder seam.

3. Unit patch on right sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered.4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar

insignia.5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins

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 154. Unit patch: placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered 5. Shoulder tab: Center between unit patch shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder

seam. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see not 157. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 158. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn ob both lapels. Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on both

lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground.

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

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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 154. Unit patch: placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered 5. Shoulder tab: Center between unit patch shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder

seam. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see not 157. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 158. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn ob both lapels. Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on both

lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground.

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

1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on the right side, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.

2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 153. Unit patch: centered 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 156. Aerospace Education Foundation: (AEF) Badge: see note 157. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 158. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted ) worn on both lapels. Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on both

lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal to the ground.

9. Flight Solo or Flight Certification Badge: see note 1510. Ground School Badge: see note 1511. AFJROTC patch: see note 1512. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 1513. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 1514. Ribbons: center ribbons on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear some or all, 3 in a row 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.

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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

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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

1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.

2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 163. 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

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1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button.

2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 163. 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

Four-in-Hand Knot

Start with the wide end of the tie on the right side then cross the wide end over in back and to the left; bring it completely around the front to your right: bring it back and up through the center; pass it through the loop in front, tighten the know neatly,

Windsor Knot

With the wide end of the tie about 12 inches longer than the narrow end, make a loop as shown. Bring the wide end around and behind the narrow end in the position illustrated: turn the wide end up and put it through the loop and around in front of the narrow end; bring it through the loop of the

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, Give ‘er the gun! (Give ‘er the gun now!)

Down we dive, spouting our flame form under,Off with one hell of a roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!Nothing can 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! (God only knew then!)

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquerGave us wings, ever to soar!

With scouts before and bomber galore. Hey!Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Bridge: “A Toast to the Host”

Here’s a toast to the hostOf those who love the vastness of the sky,

To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.We drink to those who gave their all of old,

Then down they soared to score the rainbow’s pot of gold.A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

Zoom!

Off we go into the wild sky yonder,Keep the wings level and true;

If you’d live to be a grey-haired wonderKeep the nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)

Flying men, guarding the nation’s border,We’ll be there, followed by more!

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Four-in-Hand Knot

Start with the wide end of the tie on the right side then cross the wide end over in back and to the left; bring it completely around the front to your right: bring it back and up through the center; pass it through the loop in front, tighten the know neatly,

Windsor Knot

With the wide end of the tie about 12 inches longer than the narrow end, make a loop as shown. Bring the wide end around and behind the narrow end in the position illustrated: turn the wide end up and put it through the loop and around in front of the narrow end; bring it through the loop of the

Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Appendix

Common Knowledge

Phonetic Alphabet

A – ALPHAB – BRAVOC – CHARLIED – DELTA E – ECHO F – FOXTROT G – GULF H –HOTEL I – INDIA J – JULIET K – KILO L – LIMA M – MIKE N – NOVEMBER O – OSCAR P – PAPA Q – QUEBEC R – ROMEO S – SIERRA T – TANGO U – UNIFORM V – VICTOR W – WHISKEY X – X-RAY Y – YANKEE Z – ZULU

Military Time

2400/0000 = 12:00 MIDNIGHT0001 = 12:01 AM0100 = 1:00 AM0200 = 2:00 AM0300 = 3:00 AM0400 = 4:00 AM0500 = 5:00 AM0600 = 6:00 AM0700 = 7:00 AM0800 = 8:00 AM0900 = 9:00 AM1000 = 10:00 AM1100 = 11:00 AM1200 = 12:00 PM1300 = 1:00 PM1400 = 2:00 PM1500 = 3:00 PM1600 = 4:00 PM1700 = 5:00 PM1800 = 6:00 PM1900 = 7:00 PM2000 = 8:00 PM2100 = 9:00PM2200 = 10:00 PM2300 = 11:00 PM

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Military time is written using only 4 numerals, no colon and no AM or PM and the minutes are the same. For example, 12:15AM is 0015 and 1:30PM is 1330.

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30 BASIC COMMANDS DRILL EVAL Fall In Open Ranks Ready Front Close Ranks March Present Arms Order Arms Parade Rest Attention Left Face About Face Forward March Right Flank March Left Flank March Column Right March Forward March To the Rear March To the Rear March Column Right March Forward March Eyes Right Ready Front Column Right March Forward March Change Step March Column Right March Forward March Flight Halt Left Face Right Step March Flight Halt Report Out

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