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“Citizens Serving Communities”
ADULTS LEADING CADETSADULTS LEADING CADETSTHE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATETHE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATE
CURT LAFONDCURT LAFONDCHIEF, CADET PROGRAMSCHIEF, CADET PROGRAMS
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OverviewOverview
New ProductsNew Products
In DevelopmentIn Development
Discussion:Discussion: Improving the NCC programImproving the NCC program
Moving to an online testing systemMoving to an online testing system
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New Products: C/Staff HandbookNew Products: C/Staff Handbook
Detailed job descriptionsDetailed job descriptions
Scalable organizational chartsScalable organizational charts
Practical tools:Practical tools:
Inspection scorecardInspection scorecard
Meeting schedule templateMeeting schedule template
Drill teaching sequenceDrill teaching sequence
Formations cheat sheetFormations cheat sheet
How to design a cadet staffHow to design a cadet staff
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New Products: Drill VideoNew Products: Drill Video
AFJROTC Drill Instruction VideoAFJROTC Drill Instruction Video
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New Products: Cadet Great StartNew Products: Cadet Great Start
Advocates for a “pipeline” vs. “trickle in”Advocates for a “pipeline” vs. “trickle in”
Detailed, recipe-like lesson plansDetailed, recipe-like lesson plans
To be run by cadet NCOs & officersTo be run by cadet NCOs & officers
Comprehensive intro to cadet lifeComprehensive intro to cadet life
Pre-event training for cadet staffPre-event training for cadet staff
Parents orientationParents orientation
From open house to C/Amn in 5 weeksFrom open house to C/Amn in 5 weeks
Concludes with an O-FlightConcludes with an O-Flight
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cap.gov / cadet radio
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In Development: Leadership CurriculumIn Development: Leadership Curriculum
DeliverablesDeliverables
Textbook in 4 modulesTextbook in 4 modules
Activity BookActivity Book
Curriculum GuideCurriculum Guide
Cadet Staff HandbookCadet Staff Handbook
Drill Instruction DVDDrill Instruction DVD
PodcastsPodcasts
Online Quizzes & TestsOnline Quizzes & Tests
Supplemental Readings Supplemental Readings (SEP cadets)(SEP cadets)
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In Development: Online RecordsIn Development: Online Records
Goal:Goal:
Bring cadet records into 21st century with online Cadet Master RecordBring cadet records into 21st century with online Cadet Master Record
Makes 5 paper forms obsolete for tech-savvy squadrons Makes 5 paper forms obsolete for tech-savvy squadrons
No more waiting for Mitchell Awards to clear NHQNo more waiting for Mitchell Awards to clear NHQ
Reduces hassle in transferring records if cadet transfers unitReduces hassle in transferring records if cadet transfers unit
Error-trapping ensures 52-16 requirements are always metError-trapping ensures 52-16 requirements are always met
Records’ accuracy improves as cadets get access to their fileRecords’ accuracy improves as cadets get access to their file
CCs alerted when cadets become eligible for promotionCCs alerted when cadets become eligible for promotion
National and wing leaders get visibility into cadet advancementNational and wing leaders get visibility into cadet advancement
Optional system; paper records still okay Optional system; paper records still okay
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DiscussionsDiscussions
The following ideas are offered for the sake of The following ideas are offered for the sake of discussiondiscussion..Tell us what you think! Tell us what you think!
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Discussion: Online TestsDiscussion: Online Tests
Goal:Goal: Boost cadet retention by making it easier for cadets to advance, Boost cadet retention by making it easier for cadets to advance, without lowering standardswithout lowering standards
Proposal:Proposal: Online Testing Online Testing
Stop presenting cadets with the dilemma of “Study for school or CAP?”Stop presenting cadets with the dilemma of “Study for school or CAP?” Cadets test at their convenienceCadets test at their convenience
Cadets test at homeCadets test at home
Achievement tests become open bookAchievement tests become open book
Milestone exams remain closed-book, controlled by the squadronMilestone exams remain closed-book, controlled by the squadron
Promotion focus changes from test scores to leadership performance.Promotion focus changes from test scores to leadership performance.
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Discussion: Online TestsDiscussion: Online Tests
CURRENT SYSTEMCURRENT SYSTEM
1.1. Squadron controls testing scheduleSquadron controls testing schedule
2.2. Squadron keeps test inventorySquadron keeps test inventory
3.3. Testing officer corrects tests & updates Testing officer corrects tests & updates cadet recordscadet records
4.4. Costly & time-consuming to updateCostly & time-consuming to update
5.5. Only one version of each test; easy to Only one version of each test; easy to game systemgame system
6.6. Knowledge-level test; low academic Knowledge-level test; low academic standardstandard
7.7. Closed book, no time limitClosed book, no time limit
8.8. Re-ordering tests is a painRe-ordering tests is a pain
9.9. Requires about 1 hr of squadron timeRequires about 1 hr of squadron time
10.10. We’ve always done it this wayWe’ve always done it this way
PROPOSED ONLINE SYSTEMPROPOSED ONLINE SYSTEM
1.1. Cadet tests at their convenienceCadet tests at their convenience
2.2. NHQ website hosts testsNHQ website hosts tests
3.3. Computer instantly corrects test and Computer instantly corrects test and automatically updates recordsautomatically updates records
4.4. Easy to update; tests always currentEasy to update; tests always current
5.5. Questions generated at random; Questions generated at random; harder to game systemharder to game system
6.6. Comprehension-level test; higher Comprehension-level test; higher academic standardacademic standard
7.7. Open book, but with time limitOpen book, but with time limit
8.8. No need for units to re-order testsNo need for units to re-order tests
9.9. Frees-up about 1 hr per monthFrees-up about 1 hr per month
10.10. Takes advantage of technologyTakes advantage of technology
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Discussion: NCCDiscussion: NCC
What should a cadet competition be?What should a cadet competition be? A contest involving all facets of the Cadet ProgramA contest involving all facets of the Cadet Program Team experience centered around local squadronTeam experience centered around local squadron One of many activities cadets participate inOne of many activities cadets participate in
How many cadets participate in the NCC How many cadets participate in the NCC program?program?Why don’t more Why don’t more squadronssquadrons develop cadet competition develop cadet competition teams now?teams now?
Not enough cadetsNot enough cadets Not enough timeNot enough time Not enough moneyNot enough money Not enough chance of winningNot enough chance of winning
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Discussion: NCCDiscussion: NCC
Not enough cadets:Not enough cadets: Comprise team of 9 cadets (8+1)Comprise team of 9 cadets (8+1) Most cadet units have fewer than 15 Most cadet units have fewer than 15
active cadetsactive cadets
Not enough time:Not enough time: Team practices are logistical nightmaresTeam practices are logistical nightmares Eliminate innovative drill, volleyballEliminate innovative drill, volleyball
Not enough money:Not enough money: Take the money out of the inspectionTake the money out of the inspection
No chance of winning:No chance of winning: All cadets to hail from a single squadron All cadets to hail from a single squadron No wing-level super teamsNo wing-level super teams Teams have chance to win “national” honors in each Teams have chance to win “national” honors in each
event. (JROTC regional model)event. (JROTC regional model)
NCC Events
Standard Drill
Indoor Posting
Outdoor Posting
Inspection
Team Leadership Problems
CPFT
Quiz Bowl