CADET HANDBOOK2019-2020

Delaware CountyAIR FORCE JUNIORROTC unit oh-012

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PREFACEThis Cadet Handbook was prepared to establish a standard of performance for you, the Cadets of the high schools of Delaware County and the Delaware Area Career Center. It provides a reference for the many details that permit high standards of performance in the classroom, in school conduct, in wearing the uniform and overall behavior wherever you are. The objective of the guide is to help you learn, therefore:

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE!

You will learn how to work, serve and play as a team and how to follow and lead, and still retain your individuality. You will also learn when it is necessary to sacrifice a little of your individual desires and opinions for the success and well-being of the entire team. We need people who can handle complex tasks, follow instructions, and gracefully and courageously face life’s challenges. Our philosophy is:

“ To be a good leader, you need to be a good follower.”

AFJROTC Cadet CreedI am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who served their community and nation with patriotismI earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of

Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community, and to myself.

My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat or steal. I am accountable for my actions and deeds.I will hold others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone

before me, and those who will come after me.I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

CADET HONOR CODEOn my honor, I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do. I will not quibble; use evasive statements, or technicalities to shield guilt. I will abide by cadet regulations and follow the orders and directions of those

officers over me according to the rules and discipline of the corps.

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCETO THE FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

THE CADET CORPS

What is it all about? There is a great deal more to AFJROTC than just going to class and learning leadership. There are activities, both during and after school, which enhance learning and increase enjoyment. This handbook provides you with important information regarding the AFJROTC program. Cadets are expected to understand and comply with everything in this handbook. Ignorance of the contents of the handbook will not be accepted as an excuse for failure to comply. If a cadet does not understand the meaning of any part of the handbook, he/she must ask for assistance. Any circumstances not covered by this handbook require the cadet to use good judgment and common knowledge. Cadets will conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times.

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History: Public Law 88-647, commonly known as the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, directed Secretaries of each military service to establish and maintain Junior ROTC units at public and private secondary schools that apply and are eligible according to the regulations established by each Secretary. With a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966 (one of which was OH-012 in Delaware, Ohio), Air Force JROTC has grown to over 850 units throughout the world, with an enrollment of almost 102,000 Cadets. Of the original 20 units, 10 remain active, making OH-012 one of the 11 oldest in the world. Only males were originally allowed as Cadets in 1966; however, in 1973, 2,170 females were admitted, making up 9 percent of the Cadet Corps. Since then the number of females has increased to over 44 percent of the Cadet population.

Mission and Objectives: The mission of the AFJROTC program is to"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community."

The OH-012 Mission: Maintain an environment where Cadets can develop their citizenship and leadership potential, maximize their academic abilities, and exercise the Air Force Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all We Do.

The Core Values guide our conduct and the choices we make. Regardless of what is currently popular or accepted in society, regardless of whether “everyone else is doing it,” we choose to live by a higher standard of

duty and honor.

The OH-012 AFJROTC unit provides leadership and understanding of the military command structure, the need for discipline and knowledge of military drill and ceremonies. The underlying objective is to help the high school student become tomorrow's aerospace age citizen. The Cadet Corps accomplishes its mission through a four-year curriculum composed of academic courses, leadership education, and co-curricular activities. Inherent in the mission is the following broad objectives:

1. Gain a personal sense of responsibility to include a high degree of honor, self-reliance, self-discipline, leadership and accomplishment.2. Values of citizenship, patriotism, and integrity-in other words, good character.3. Promote habits of orderliness and precision.4. The knowledge and appreciation for the traditions of the Air Force and its role in the world.5. Help cadets develop respect for constituted authority.6. Help cadets develop the ability to perform basic military skills associated with drill and ceremony.7. Work to promote teamwork and companionship.

Membership: To be an eligible student for the AFJROTC program and to continue in the program in Unit OH-012 you must be:

1. Enrolled in high school and attending a regular course of instruction in Delaware City Schools or inthe Delaware Area Career Center, or in a high school within Delaware County, or in home school and with the approval of the District Director of Student Services.2. Enrolled in grades above eighth grade.3. Selected by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor with the approval of the Principal.4. Reasonably physically fit. Cadets must be capable or qualified to participate in the Delaware cityand county schools' standard physical education program. Additional qualifications in the Air ForceJunior ROTC Health and Wellness Program apply. Allowances for disabilities can be made.

Transfer: Students transferring from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or other Air Force JROTC units are authorized full credit for training received. A transcript from the former high school showing enrollment in the program must be provided, as well as a document from the former unit’s senior instructor stating the highest Cadet rank held and decorations earned. Transfer of rank is determined by the SASI and the

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Principal. Decorations earned at the former unit that are common to the Junior ROTC programs of all military branches, and that are authorized by the AFJROTCI Reference Guide, may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. Ribbons from a different military branch are worn beneath AFJROTC ribbons.

Reserve Cadet: A student must have been a cadet for at least one academic year prior to being considered a Reserve Cadet. A Reserve Cadet is 1) who completed the entire AFJROTC Academic Program or 2) in a traditional schedule unit where the cadet cannot participate in the AFJROTC academic program for that particular year may be designated, with SASI concurrence, as a Reserve Cadet. Reserve Cadets may participate in all AFJROTC activities (community service, drill team, honor guard, etc.). Time in reserve status does not count towards the Certificate of Completion, nor do Reserve Cadets count toward minimum unit enrollment or unit funding. Reserve Cadets may retain their uniform for the entire academic year.

Disenrollment: Cadets may be disenrolled from the program by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and the Principal in accordance with AFJROTCI 36-2001, paragraph 2.4.1.1. Reasons for disenrollment include:

1. Failure to maintain acceptable standards and compliance with Air Force grooming and appearance standards while in any uniform.2. Inaptitude or indifference to training3. Disciplinary reasons4. Any other reason deemed appropriate by the Principal and the SASI

AEROSPACE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

We will use current titles of the textbooks and current designations (i.e. 100, 200, etc.) for approved curriculum materials, but the local titles of the courses themselves are at our discretion. Current titles of the textbooks and the corresponding 3-number designations are specified in each syllabus. As textbook titles change (about every 3 to 5 years), the syllabuses can be updated by changing the titles of the courses.

The curriculum consists of four course levels, with each course level lasting one year. Every year the AS-1 and AS-2 are taught on two alternating subject areas (The History of Flight or The Science of Flight), while AS-3 and AS-4 courses are taught on three alternative subject areas (Exploring Space, Survival, or Global Studies). AFJROTC courses are described in the Curriculum Guides or Handbooks of all participating Delaware County high schools. The courses are structured so that the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) teaches the academic portion of the course 40% of the course time, and the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) teaches Leadership Education 40% and Wellness Program 20% of the course time. All after-school activities such as drill team, model rocketry club, color guard, marksmanship, community service, and unit operations build upon the leadership principles and techniques you’ll learn throughout the curriculum.

Depending on the year in which you enter the program, you will be in Aerospace Science 1 or 2:

Aerospace Science 1 (The Science of Flight) is an elective course that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science related courses and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards, the Math Standards and Expectations, and ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students. The Leadership component of this course is Leadership Education 100: Citizenship, Character, & Air Force Tradition. The LE-100 textbook introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.

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Aerospace Science 2 (The History of Flight): This is an elective course designed to acquaint you with an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight 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. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. The Leadership component of this course is Leadership Education 200: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership: Leadership Education 200 stresses communications skills and cadet corps activities. Much information is provided on communicating effectively, understanding groups and teams, preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems, and personal development. Written reports and speeches compliment the academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects.

Depending on what year is your third Cadet year, you will take Aerospace Science 3 or 4:

Aerospace Science 3 and 4: These are elective courses. Cadet consensus determines whether Aerospace content will focus on Exploring Space, Global Studies, or Survival Skills with the stipulation and focused on one of the other two options different from the preceding years’ option. Exploring Space is a science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space. Global Studies is a customized course about the world’s cultures. The course is specifically created for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands-on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Survival Skills is a synthesis of the basic survival information found in Air Force Regulation 64-4 Survival Training. The survival instruction will provide training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. Survival also presents “good to know” information that would be useful in any situation. The information is just as useful to an individual lost hunting or stranded in a snowstorm.

One of the Leadership components of Aerospace 3 and/or 4 is Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities: Second Edition provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students. This course it is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the high-tech, globally oriented, and diverse workplace of the 21st century. Students will learn how to become a more confident financial planner and to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how to avoid the credit trap. They will learn about real-life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, warranties, legal notices, personal bills, practical and money-saving strategies for grocery shopping, apartment selection, and life with roommates. The Holland Interest Inventory and other self-assessments will help them to reveal their attitudes, aptitudes, and personal skills. This self-understanding will allow them to explore career paths and understand requirements

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that they will need to be successful at work and in life. To help students increase their potential for success through education, they will learn how to select a school that is right for them; how to apply for admission to a vocational or technical school, community college, or college/university; and how to succeed in these learning environments. Information is provided on how to conduct the job search for students who wish to enter the workforce right after high school or after additional education and training. They will learn how to prepare a winning résumé, and how to develop effective interviewing skills. Students will become more skilled at using the Internet for career research and learn how to network safely using social media. The text also provides information on working for the federal government to include careers in the military, aerospace industry, and public service. Finally, students will consider the most important elements of life skills for all Americans: civic

responsibilities, such as volunteering, registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration. Another of the Leadership components of Aerospace 3 and/or 4 is Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management: This is the fourth textbook in the Leadership Education series. This course provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.

Wellness Program: Wellness is an official and integral part of ALL the courses described above and of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. The objective of the Wellness Program is to motivate cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. Cadets in all participating high schools in Delaware County who complete two full years of the AFJROTC program can apply to their schools for Physical Education waiver.

The President’s Fitness Challenge: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on October 7, 2008. The comprehensive, science-based guidelines were developed to inform policymakers and health providers about the amounts, types, andintensity of physical activity needed to help Americans aged 6 and older, and of all abilities, improve their health and reduce their risk of chronic diseases. Regular physical activity in adolescents promotes health and fitness. Compared to those who are inactive, physically active youth have higher levels of cardio respiratory fitness and stronger muscles. Their bones are stronger, and they may have reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Youth who are regularly active also have a better chance of a healthy adulthood. They also typically have a lower Body Mass Index (BMI). With higher BMI’s, an increased risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers may develop. Adolescents don't usually develop chronic diseases; however, risk factors for these diseases can begin to develop early in life. Regular physical activity makes it less likely that these risk factors will develop and more likely that adolescents will remain healthy as adults.

Key Guidelines for Adolescents:• Adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity daily.• Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity.• Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes physical activity, adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity.• Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes physical activity, adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity.

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• It is important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety.

Key Exercises for AdolescentsThe Physical Fitness Test recognizes students for their level of physical fitness in five activities:• Curl-ups (or partial curl-ups)• Shuttle run• Endurance run/walk• Pull-ups (or right angle push-ups or flexed-arm hang)• V-sit reach (or sit and reach)

AFJROTC Wellness Program Exercises: This program is comprised of 19 exercises which can be conducted with minimal space and with minimal climate dependency (e.g., the 1-mile run). The exercises develop all muscle groups and provide sufficient anaerobic and aerobic intensity. They require no equipment and use only body weight and common objects (e.g., chairs).

The 19 exercises are: V-Sit Reach, Lunges, Bent-Knee Push-ups, Arm Extended Lunges, Feet Elevated Push-ups, Reverse Extended Lunges, Hindu Push-ups, Mountain Climbers, Plank, Hindu Squats,Left Arm and Right Arm Planks, Body Builders, Sit-Ups, Squat Leaps, Extended Side Push-ups, Side Lateral Jumps, Flutter Kicks, One-Mile Run, Push-upsDescriptions for these exercises are located in WINGS.

A typical exercise class may go as follows:• Warm-up/Stretch• Pick 6 or more exercises to perform depending on time• Ensure proper form and technique• Students will strive to complete the number of repetitions indicated on their personal workout plan• Cool/down/StretchDuring the next class periods, students should perform 6 different exercises.

Cadet Fitness Assessments: The Presidential Fitness Challenge Program is a yearlong program designed to establish a baseline for each cadet and when required, provide a program of improvement throughout a 36-week school year. Instructors should conduct periodic assessments throughout the school year and provide feedback to cadets concerning improvement. This feedback will allow cadets and instructors to modify fitness programs to meet individual needs that provide progressive improvement towards a healthy, active lifestyle.

Overview of AFJROTC Four-Year Academic Program

FIRST AND SECOND YEARS:

AS-100: A Journey into Aviation History● Unit One: The Heritage of Flight ● Unit Two: Development of Air Power● Unit Three: Toward Military Aerospace ● Unit Four: Contemporary Aviation

AS-210: The Science of Flight● Unit One: The Aerospace Environment ● Unit Two: Human Requirements of Flight● Unit Three: Principles of Aircraft Flight ● Unit Four: Principles of Navigation

LE 100: Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship● Chapter One:Introduction to JROTC Programs ● Chapter Two: Personal Behavior● Chapter Three: Be Health Smart ● Chapter Four: Making Safe, Drug-free Decisions● Chapter Five: The Foundations of United States Citizenship

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LE 200: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership● Chapter One:Learning and Communication ● Chapter Two: Communicating Effectively ● Chapter Three: Understanding Your Attitude ● Chapter Four: Understanding Your Actions● Chapter Five: Developing Vision and Teams ● Chapter Six: Solving Conflicts and Problems ● Chapter Seven: Understanding Your Attitude ● Chapter Eight: Adaptive Leadership

THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS:

AS-220: Cultural Studies● Chapter One: The Middle East ● Chapter Two: Asia● Chapter Three: Africa ● Chapter Four: Russia● Chapter Five: Latin America ● Chapter Six: Europe

OR:AS-300: Exploring Space

● Unit One: The Space Environment ● Unit Two: Exploring Space● Unit Three: Manned and Unmanned Spaceflight ● Unit Four: Space Technology

OR:AS-410: Survival: Survive • Return

● Unit One: The Elements of Surviving ● Unit Two: Personal Protection● Unit Three: Necessities to Maintain Life ● Unit Four: Orientation and Traveling

AS-400: Management of the Cadet Corps

LE 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities● Chapter One:Charting Your Financial Course ● Chapter Two: Managing Your Resources● Chapter Three: Career Opportunities ● Chapter Four: Aiming Toward a College Degree● Chapter Five: Charting Your Course ● Chapter Six: Applying for Jobs● Chapter Seven: Working for the Federal Government ●Chapter Eight: Developing Your Career Skills

LE 400: Principles of Management● Unit One: Introduction to Management ● Unit Two: Planning● Unit Three: Organizing ● Unit Four: Leading

FUNDAMENTALS OF DRILL COURSE, AND PARTIALLY INTEGRATED INTO ALL COURSES:

LE 500: Drill and Ceremonies● Chapter One: Intro. to Drill and Ceremonies ● Chapter Two: Commands & the Command Voice● Chapter Three: Individual Instruction ● Chapter Four: Drill of the Flight● Chapter Five: Drill of the Squadron ● Chapter Six: Group and Wing Formations● Chapter Seven: Ceremonies

Conduct and Military Courtesy

Proper conduct facilitates learning and is a reflection of your attitude toward yourself, your unit, your school, and your community. Abide by the classroom rules listed for the sake of the mission, the flight and you!There are several things that are unique about this class. First, the students are called cadets.

They have a flight commander, flight sergeant, and element leaders. These positions make up the CHAIN of COMMAND. The flight commander and flight sergeant are seated next to the exit door. The element leaders sit in the first desk of each row closest to the flight commander and flight sergeants. The following procedure should take about 2 minutes.

Classroom Conduct:

1. When the tardy bell rings, or when the period begins the Flight Commander/Sergeant will call the room to attention and will lead the class in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Cadet Honor Code.

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2. After this is accomplished the Flight Sergeant will command “ELEMENTS REPORT”. The elementleaders will in succession respond with “SIR/MA’AM _________ ELEMENT (#) ALL PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR EXCEPT CADET ________”. 3. The Flight Sergeant will in-turn report to the Flight Commander with “SIR/MA’AM ( ) FLIGHT ALLPRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR EXCEPT CADET _________. 4. The Flight Commander will report to the SASI/ASI, “SIR/MA’AM ( ) FLIGHT ALL PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR EXCEPT CADET _________. 5. Once this is complete the Flight Commander will command “SEATS”. 6. Class will begin when SASI/ASI or SUBSTITUTE states “AT EASE”. 7. Accomplish attendance procedures with seating chart per each flight/block and enter information into Power School.8. Cadets are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times, on campus and in all classrooms. 9. Cadets must enter and depart the classroom quietly. When proceeding between the classroom and gyms, weight rooms, and drill pad, do so quietly so that other classes are not disturbed. 10. At the beginning of each period, cadets will enter the classroom, take out of their book bags all required classroom material, i.e. book, workbook, pencil, paper, etc., and place them on their desks. 11. At the end of the class period, the Flight Commander will dismiss the class. 12. If cadets need to leave the classroom they will need to report out to the Flight Sergeant requesting permission to leave. When reentering the class they need to report in to the Flight Sergeant.

OH-012’s Classroom Rules:

1. DO(a) Act mature.(b) Treat each other with dignity, respect, and courtesy.(c) Be a good leader and a good follower.(d) Find ways to enjoy the corps.(e) BRING ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS TO CLASS EVERY DAY, INCLUDING WRITING PENCIL OR PEN, AND PAPER.(f) Always sit in your assigned seat. (g) Request permission before leaving your seat during class.(h) Use proper protocol when interacting with other cadets, asking SASI/ASI questions, etc.(i) Look at leadership class days and the academic class days as an opportunity to grow.(j) Comply with Hayes High School rules of conduct.

2. DO NOT (Unless specifically authorized by SASI/ASI)(a) BLOW BUBBLES OR CRACK GUM OR EAT IN THE CLASSROOM!!! (b) BRING BEVERAGES INTO THE CLASSROOM!!! (However, H2O IS OK.)(c) Wear hats in the classroom.(d) Leave your assigned seat without permission!!!(e) Use cell phones, pagers, radios, CD players, headsets, or other electronic devices during class. All such devices are to be out of sight and secured in your pockets, book bag, etc. (They will be confiscated and turned in to the office in accordance with Hayes policy.)(f) Disrupt the class (talk, make noise, whistle, etc.). Raise your hand to be recognized; open and unsolicited discussion interferes with others’ contributions.(g) Sit on tables, desktops or backs of chairs.(h) Place feet on tables or chairs.(i) Tilt chairs backwards or on rear legs. Keep four legs on the floor.(j) Use vulgar, obscene or profane language.

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(k) Make improper gestures.(l) Address instructors with "yeah" or “nope."(m)Throw or launch things around the classroom.(n) Engage in horseplay, argue or fight.(o) Make racial slurs or sexist comments.(p) Sleep in class.(q) Use any Corps assets without SASI or ASI approval.(r) Disturb pictures, bulletin board items, flight boxes, or displays.(s) Write on the boards without SASI/ASI approval.(t) Cheat, lie, or violate academic integrity.

Prohibition on Physical Discipline and Hazing: Any form of hazing, whether verbal or physical will not be tolerated within any AFJROTC unit or activity. Requiring cadets to perform any physical action as a reprimand, punishment, or for failure to perform, will not be tolerated within any AFJROTC unit or activity.

1. Examples of prohibited physical activities include, but are not limited to push ups, running laps, or any inappropriate physical contact such as shoving, pulling or grabbing. 2. Any form of verbal abuse, teasing, public rebuke or any attempt to otherwise humiliate a cadet is prohibited. 3. This prohibition is applicable to all AFJROTC unit activities including instructors, cadets and any personnel involved with or participating in an AFJROTC unit or activity. 4. Unauthorized Clubs. No unit may encourage, facilitate, or otherwise condone secret societies or private clubs as part of the AFJROTC program. 5. Instructors will publish this prohibition in the unit’s Cadet Handbook or operating instruction.

Saluting: The salute is a courteous exchange of military greeting. Military personnel consider the salute a courteous and respectful greeting between members and it is one of the oldest traditions binding military professionals together. Although rendering the salute is always appreciated, it is most important to salute when you are in uniform. You will be taught the proper manner of saluting and the rules governing its use among military services. A salute is required when a cadet is outside in uniform and encounters any active duty or retired officer or a cadet officer of higher rank, who is in uniform. The specific rules governing the salute and saluting areas are:

1. Salute officers and cadet officers, when outside in uniform2. The salute is rendered indoors only when cadets are in formation, participating in ceremonies, reporting to cadet officers, or reporting to the SASI/ASI. The proper sequence of reporting includes the rendering of the salute and the statement “SIR/Ma’am, Cadet (last name) reporting as ordered,” or other appropriate comment. The cadet holds the salute until it is returned or otherwise acknowledged by the officer. When the purpose of the report or meeting is completed, the cadet again salutes, the officer will return the salute or otherwise acknowledge it and the cadet will turn sharply to the most direct exit and leave.3. If a cadet is in uniform and the American Flag is being raised or lowered from the flagstaff, he or she will assume the position of attention facing the flag, render the salute, and hold it until the flag has reached the summit or the base of the flag staff. If a cadet is in civilian clothes, he or she will assume the position of attention facing the flag and place the right hand over the heart. If a male cadet wearing civilian attire is also wearing headgear, he will remove it and hold headgear to his left shoulder so that the right hand is over the heart.4. If you are late for a formation, approach the cadet in charge, salute, and request permission to fall in. 5. Salute when reporting to an officer, a board, or a panel.6. Cadet officers and cadet noncommissioned officers will correct observed saluting errors in a courteous and helpful manner when subordinate cadets make such errors. All cadets are expected to

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accept these corrections as being constructive in nature. Repeated violations of the saluting requirements will result in demerit action.7. A salute is never given or returned while running. The cadet will come to quick time (to a walk) and render the salute when approximately three paces from the officer.8. Cadets not in uniform may salute as if they were in uniform.9. A cadet of junior grade will salute a cadet officer of higher grade first and hold the salute until it is properly returned or otherwise acknowledged.10. When outdoors, cadets in uniform at Hayes High School will render the hand salute during flag raising ceremonies and public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.11. Cadets will also salute all Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, officers of foreign nations, and the President of the United States.

Military Image and Uniform Wear

The standard for wearing the uniform consists of four elements: Neatness, Cleanliness, Safety, and Military Image. Although the first three are absolute, Military Image is also very important. People, both military and civilian, draw conclusions as to military effectiveness and the Air Force when they see you. The key element of this image is the appearance in uniform of members of the Air Force. Wear your uniform properly and proudly. Proper uniform wear is essential since the uniform represents the United States Air Force. It is known worldwide and is respected. The uniform you wear is a symbol of that reputation. It is a genuine U.S. Air Force uniform – it is not a replica or an imitation. When military service members and veterans living in your community see you wearing the uniform, they will recognize it as a real uniform and they will not tolerate any conduct that dishonors the uniform or detracts from its appearance. All references to uniform wear in this guide refer to the 1620 style uniform.

As an AFJROTC Cadet, you must constantly strive to present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Details regarding the placement of items on the uniform are attached. AFJROTCI 36-2001 has additional information. All of your uniform and items of equipment are loaned to you by the United States Air Force. These items remain the property of the Air Force. You must account for each item. At the time you are issued your uniform and equipment items, you will sign a Uniform Issue Receipt and initial each line for the individual items. Each item then becomes your personal responsibility. If you lose it or cannot account for it, due to willful destruction or neglect, you will be required to pay for it. You will store your uniform in a safe and clean place at home when you are not wearing it. At the time of issue, you will be advised of the cost of each item. During the school year, turn in any unserviceable items to the ASI as soon as possible. If the condition is due to normal use, it will be replaced at no cost. In addition, no item of the U.S. Air Force uniform may be worn by members of groups that sponsor the AFJROTC. Cadet auxiliary societies, for example, may not create a special uniform that includes any item of the U.S. Air Force uniform. This includes school faculty and sponsors other than the SASI or ASI.

AFJROTC cadets will adhere to standard uniform requirements, fitting standards, wear instructions, and personal grooming standards IAW AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of the Air Force Personnel. Air Force Junior ROTC units have published information on the cadet uniform and how to wear it. They base these directives, handbooks, guides, or regulations on AFI 36-2903, and on AFJROTCI 36-2001, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. These publications provide complete details on fitting standards and wearing instructions for the uniform and personal grooming requirements for AFJROTC cadets. The attachments in this guide include diagrams of uniforms for both female and male cadets. It is the cadet’s responsibility to maintain all uniform items in a clean and serviceable condition during the school year and when the uniform is turned in. Just as the person on active duty, cadets are also obligated to wear the uniform properly and proudly. In doing so, cadets uphold the dignity of the Air Force, their unit, fellow cadets, and themselves. With practice and attention to detail, all the dos and don’ts about the proper wear and care of the uniform and personal appearance will become almost automatic. Cadets should be proud

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of the uniform and the way it looks. A smart appearance is important, not only in drill, but also in performing various other duties and attending military functions.

Cadets are required to wear the uniform all day on uniform day. Cadets may change to appropriate clothing for shop and other classes where the uniform may become soiled or damaged. Cadets who wish to change out of the uniform must have notified the SASI or ASI about their situation prior to the uniform wear day. The JROTC facilities will not be used as dressing rooms or for temporary storage. If you have any questions present them to the SASI/ASI.

WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK IS UNIFORM DAY. Pay attention to the daily announcements for any changes in schedule. If you are absent from school on Uniform Day, the day you return to school becomes your Uniform Day for that week. If there is no school on a Wednesday due to a snow day or other reasons, the next day classes are held becomes Uniform Day. IF YOU FAIL TO WEAR YOUR UNIFORM ON THE PRESCRIBED UNIFORM DAY, YOU WILL LOSE 100 POINTS THAT DAY. If you make up a missed Uniform Day, you will recover partial points based on the following scale:

Next Day (usually a Thursday): 89 PointsSecond Day (usually Friday): 79 Points

Third Day (usually Monday): 69 PointsNO POINTS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE THIRD DAY!

General Uniform Guidelines and Appearance Standards

1. The uniform is never worn under circumstances that would bring discredit upon it, the cadet, the school, or the Air Force.2. Cadets must wear the uniform correctly all day on uniform wear day unless excused by the SASI/ASI.3. Cadets must keep the uniform clean, neat, and presentable. (Dry clean the dark blue uniform items) A "uniform at the cleaners" is not an acceptable excuse for not wearing the uniform.4. Cadets must keep all buttons and belts are to be fastened. Excess belt length will be trimmed. The top button should not be buttoned when not wearing tie/tab.5. Articles such as pencils, pen, combs, etc. will not protrude from the uniforms.6. No uniform item will be worn by unauthorized people.7. The uniform will not be worn while taking part in sports activities.8. If another coat or jacket is worn over the Air Force lightweight jacket, such as during severe weather, it will be removed once entering the school and carried by the cadet to their locker. You are not authorized to wear anything over your uniform while in school.9. Only black socks (for males or females) will be worn with the uniform. Hosiery will be worn by female cadets with the formal dress, mess dress, semiformal dress, and service dress uniform. Hosiery will be plain commercial, sheer, nylon in neutral, dark brown, black or off-black, or dark blue shades that complement the uniform and the cadet’s skin tone.10. Cadets must keep shoes shined, including the heels and edge of the shoes.11. Cadets must keep all metal uniform devices such as belt buckles, badges, or insignias clean.12. If the uniform does not fit properly, see an instructor. Do not wear the waist band on your hips.13. You may carry your flight cap to and from school if you ride the bus, but must wear the flight cap outside when not under cover.14. We will wear service dress uniforms on all field trips or anytime we are away from school, unless otherwise specifically announced.15. Wear only issued items, and don't mix one type uniform with another type or older style uniform. Also, don't wear or mix civilian clothes or jackets with the uniform. Male cadets will wear a white V-

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neck T-shirt under the light blue uniform shirt. Female Cadets will wear white undergarments under the light blue uniform blouse, and if they choose to wear a T-shirt it will be a white V-neck.16. Wear insignia properly and wear only the authorized insignia. Any additional distinctive items to identify color guards or drill teams may be authorized only by the SASI/ASI and documented on special orders. 17. Avoid bulky items in the trouser and shirt pockets. While in uniform, your hands are inserted into the pockets only to put in or take out items such as keys, change, etc. By keeping your hands out of the pockets you'll be able to keep the shape and press of the uniform.18. The line formed by the shirt buttons, the belt buckle, and the zipper line on the trousers should be kept in line. This is the gig line.19. Trim loose strings and threads ("cords") from the uniform. This is particularly important after the shirt is washed or when you are issued a new shirt.20. Necklaces, pendants, or other conspicuous adornments must not be visible when you're in uniform. Female cadets in uniform cannot wear more than one pair of conservative, post-type earrings (one earring in each ear lobe) (in accordance with AFJROTCI 36-2001) and kept within sensible limits. For example, you may wear one small spherical (diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver) pierced or clip earring on each earlobe. The earring worn in each earlobe must match. Earrings should fit tightly without extending below the earlobes, unless they are clip earrings. Male cadets in uniform may not wear earrings. No other visible body piercing jewelry is permitted while in uniform. 21. Fingernails: Male cadets are not authorized to wear nail polish while in uniform. If worn by females, nail polish will be a single color that does not distinctly contrast with the female cadet’s complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors included, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescent colors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tones colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well-groomed. 22. Cosmetics: Male cadets are not authorized to wear cosmetics while in uniform. Female cadets may wear cosmetics; however if worn, they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and in good taste. Female cadets will not wear shades of lipstick that distinctly contrast with the female cadet’s complexion, detract from the uniform, or are extreme colors. Some examples of extreme colors included, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescent colors.23. Jewelry. While in uniform, you may wear a wristwatch and rings, but no more than three rings at any one time. You may wear one bracelet if it is neat and conservative. However, the bracelet must not detract from military image, must not be wider than one-half inch, and must not subject anyone to potential injury. You may not wear ornaments on your head or around your neck. Thumb rings are not allowed in uniform. Colored bracelets that support a cause are also not allowed. 24. Eyeglasses or Sunglasses. If you wear glasses, they must not have any ornaments on the frames or lenses. Eyeglass lenses that are conservative, clear, slightly tinted, or have photosensitive lenses may be worn in uniform while indoors or while in military formation. When outdoors and in uniform, sunglasses and eyeglasses must have lenses and frames that are conservative; faddish or mirrored lenses are prohibited. Sunglasses are not allowed while in a military formation. Neither eyeglasses nor sunglasses can be worn around the neck while in uniform.25. Body Piercing. Cadets in uniform are not allowed to attach or display objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (including anything that might be visible through the uniform).26. Cadets will not participate in demonstrations, strikes, protests, or political meetings while in uniform. Cadets desiring to wear the uniform to other events, outside of AFJROTC events, must obtain the permission of the SASI to do so.

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27. Once issued the uniform, there is no option to remain enrolled in AFJROTC while refusing to wear the uniform, even if the student indicates he/she will accept a failing grade at the end of the course. Disenrollment proceedings in accordance with AFJROTCI 36-2001, paragraph 2.4.1.1. will begin for any Cadet as described above who refuses to wear the uniform.28. Failing to wear the uniform three out of four scheduled uniform wear days will be considered a first incident of refusal to wear the uniform and a Disenrollment Warning Letter will be issued to the Cadet, with copies to the Principal, Guidance Counselor, and parent(s). The only exception to this would be a situation that made wearing the uniform impossible during that period. A Cadet must inform the ASI or SASI immediately when the condition of a uniform item makes it impossible to wear. They cannot wait for weeks to do so and use it as an excuse for not wearing the uniform.

The uniform can be worn in many different combinations. Particular events require that a certain combination may be worn. With any combination, the females may wear slacks, unless otherwise specified. For both males and females, any undergarment (V-neck T-shirt, bra, etc.), that is faintly visible through the fabric of the light blue uniform shirt, must be WHITE. The list of uniform combinations is:

Male Service Dress The male blue service dress coat is worn over either shirt. The tie MUST be worn with the service coat.

Male Light Blue The long sleeve shirt is worn without the service coat. The tie MUST be worn with the Shirt (Long Sleeve) long sleeve shirt.

Male Light Blue The short sleeve shirt may be worn with or without the tie. Without the tie, the collar Shirt (Short Sleeve) button MUST remain unbuttoned. The t-shirt worn under the light blue shirt must be a

v-neck. Sleeves of the t-shirt cannot extend out of the sleeves of the light blue shirt.

Female Service The female blue service dress coat is worn over either shirt. Dress The tie tab MUST be worn with the service coat.

Female Light Blue The short sleeve shirt is worn with or without the tie tab.Blouse (Short Sleeve)The collar MUST remain unbuttoned if a tie-tab is not worn. If a t-shirt is worn under

the light blue blouse, it must be v-neck. The sleeves of the t-shirt cannot extend out of the sleeves of the light blue blouse.

Female Light Blue The long sleeve shirt is worn without the service coat. Blouse (Long Sleeve)The tie tab MUST be worn with the long sleeve blouse. Note: When a uniform combination is not specified, always wear the lightweight jacket with the short sleeve shirt and tie because you can remove the jacket and tie if necessary.

Military Image

Cadets will meet and maintain the personal grooming standards established by the Air Force. They will pay particular attention to military hair cut standards, facial hair, body piercing, tattoos, and body jewelry, as described in the AFJROTC Cadet Manual and AFROTCI 36-2001.

Male Cadets: You must have a clean-shaven face and neck, have a tapered haircut, and trim your hair so as not to touch the ears or the collar. Sideburns may be worn, but may not extend below the opening of the ear. In no case shall the hair bulk interfere with the wearing of the headgear. We will not permit "unnatural" shades of hair. Mustaches are permitted, but must be neatly trimmed and cannot extend beyond the corners of

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the mouth or below the upper lip line. Cadets' hair will not fall below the eyebrows and will not protrude below the band of properly worn headgear. Beards are not allowed.

Female Cadets: Ensure your hair is clean, neatly arranged, and styled to present an attractive feminine appearance. Hair will not extend below the bottom of the uniform collar. Cadets' hair will not fall below the eyebrows and will not protrude below the band of properly worn headgear. Hairstyles will not interfere with the proper wearing of the uniform, and may therefore protrude no more than 3 inches from the scalp. All hairpins and other accessories will be inconspicuous and match the shade of the hair as closely as possible. We will not permit "unnatural" shades of hair. Hairpieces must conform to the same regulations governing natural hairstyles. Hairpieces must be acceptable in appearance and color.

Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) and Other Camouflage Clothing

OH-012 is not yet funded to issue the ABU to all Cadets. Individual Cadets may purchase phased-out Air Force camouflage uniforms or other camouflage uniforms at their own expense and wear them on Thursdays, but such camouflage uniforms will not have any official military or AFJROTC insignia or cloth tapes attached. BDUs are no longer an approved official AFJROTC uniform. Cadets cannot wear AFJROTC insignia on the camouflage pattern uniforms of other branches of armed service.

OH-012 will issue a limited quantity of ABU uniforms and associated official insignia to Cadets who meet certain qualifications. Other Cadets may purchase ABUs at their own expense and can request the necessary insignia to make them “official” AFJROTC uniforms (See attachments at the end of handbook for placement of insignia-when consulting the diagram titled “Cadet Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)”, substitute “Cadet Airman Battle Uniform (ABU)”). Such uniforms, although “official”, will not be worn in place of the blue uniform, except on one specified uniform wear day per month, and otherwise can only be worn on Thursdays or at special events approved by the SASI/ASI.

Uniformed Community Service

Cadets who perform uniformed community service can receive Gradebook credit for a Wednesday uniform inspection if they request to do so in advance of that Wednesday. This may be done only once a month. You will have to have uniformed community service events totaling 8 hours to request this Wednesday credit.

Surplus uniform points (over and above points earned during uniformed community service that are credited to one Wednesday inspection per month), will be “stacked” in a “Bonus Uniform Points” column in Gradebook at the end of each respective semester and will count toward that semester grade. They will not be carried over from the first semester into the second semester. For uniform visibility within the Corps, all Cadets, even if they are carrying surplus uniform points as described above, will still wear the uniform for Wednesday inspections at least three times month, and will receive Gradebook points for doing so.

ORGANIZATION OF THE CADET CORPS

All AFJROTC Cadets in Delaware County High Schools and the Delaware Area Career Center are members of the Corps of Cadets. The Corps is organized as a Group designated as the Ohio 12th AFJROTC (OH-012). The commander of the Corps of Cadets, also known as the Group Commander, is the senior Cadet and is assisted by the other group and squadron staff members.

Each Aerospace Science class period will be a flight, composed of two to five elements. Flight Commanders, Flight Sergeants and Element Leaders will be designated by the SASI/ASI. The classroom leadership positions will be rotated periodically to ensure the maximum number of Cadets experience a leadership position.

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Various staff positions will be filled by Cadets and will be rotated second semester. Normally a Cadet who assumes a position will do so at their currently earned rank. All promotions are performance based regardless of position held.

The OH-012 Group Staff meetings will be held on Wednesdays as needed during class unless otherwise stated by the Cadet Corps Commander or the SASI/ASI. Any and all excused absences from staff meetings must be written and turned in to the Vice Group Commander 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Chain of Command

To make cadet assignments meaningful and to enhance leadership opportunities, the cadet's positions in the chain of command will be followed within the Corps of Cadets. All cadets will become familiar with the organizational structure of the corps and corps job descriptions. This regulation does not prohibit cadets from having direct contact with the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor or Aerospace Science Instructor concerning academics and leadership training matters of dialogue relating to other routine corps activities. However, the chain of command for cadets is as follows: SASI, ASI, Corps, (Group) Commander, Vice Group Commander, Squadron Commander, Flight Commander, and Flight Sergeant.

In addition, authority comes first from a job’s position in the chain of command, then from grade. For example, the NCOIC of Support has greater authority in the organizational chain of command than the OIC for Awards & Decorations.

Cadet Group Commander Responsibilities (CGp/CC)

1. Command and control of the group, and establishment and maintenance of a high degree of esprit de corps, using members of his/her staff and subordinate commanders. 2. Ensuring all cadet group activities are conducted in accordance with current regulations,directives, policies, and procedures.3. Ensure professional appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the group.4. Monitors the activities of the Operation, Support, Logistic, and Squadron Commanders to ensure they are in compliance with standards.5. Evaluates the staff’s performance at least quarterly.6. Ensures smooth operation of the group.7. Recommends all staff appointments to the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and/or the Aerospace Science Instructor.8. Coordinates all VIP visits.9. Ensures proper execution of cadet corps activities.10. Identify and establishes the goals and metrics, training standards, and disciplinary standards of the group.11. Ensures group personnel are recognized with appropriate awards/ceremonies.12. Ensures all members of the group are given the opportunity to participate in corps activities.13. Provides unit briefing as needed.14. Coordinates with the SASI and ASI.15. WINGS inputs as required.16. Maintain the Group Commanders continuity folder17. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Cadet Vice Group Commander Responsibilities (CGp/VC)

1. Commands the group during absence of the group commander.

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2. Supervises the group staff.3. Exercises oversight of group as group inspector.4. Ensures the group is ready for inspection.5. Assists the SASI/ASI in the inspection of cadet appearance.6. Ensures group personnel are recognized with appropriate awards/ceremonies.7. Evaluates the staff and subordinate commanders.8. Assists the group commander in the administration of group activities.9. Assists group personnel to resolve problems that cannot be resolved within the squadron.10. Coordinates with the SASI and ASI.11. Provides unit briefing as needed.12. Wings inputs as required.13. Maintain the Vice Group Commanders continuity folder14. Such other tasks as may be directed.

The Inspector General Responsibilities (CCg/IG)

1. Preparing new inspection sheets each week, posting them to the clipboards in the classroom, and filing the used inspection sheets.2. Keeping an accumulated result of each Cadets “gigs”.3. Provides unit briefing as needed.4. Wings inputs as required.5. Maintaining the Inspector General continuity folder.6. Serving as focal point for the preparation of the Corps for the inspection.7. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Group Command Chief Master Sergeant Responsibilities (CGp/CCMSGT)

1. Transfers information between the Group Commanders and the cadets.2. Assumes command in the absence of group commanders.3. Develops operational plans for all scheduled unit activities to include the agenda, transportation request, permission forms etc… 4. Distributes operational plans to the staff agency responsible for program implementation.5. Develops and maintains master calendar/schedule of events.6. Serves as chief of staff and promotes coordination and correlation between staff members.7. Provides briefings as needed.8. WINGS inputs as required.9. Maintain the Group Command Chiefs continuity folder10. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Operations Squadron Commander Responsibilities (COSq/CC)

1. Ensuring all cadet operations group activities are conducted in accordance with current Air Force, AETC, AFJROTC, and corps instructions, directive policies, and procedures.

2. Overseeing operations of the Drill Team, Color Guards, Kitty Hawk, Moral, Welfare, Recreation (MWR), Disaster Preparedness, Health and Wellness, and Public Affairs.3. Overseeing training, standardization, and drill and ceremonies are conducted properly.4. Preparing weekly operations orders.5. Preparing cadet group master operations plan.6. Ensures training goals are met by each cadet.7. Provides unit briefings as needed.8. Planning and coordinating extracurricular and co-curricular activities with other school organizations,

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as well as planning and executing of the Veterans’ Day Assemblies, the Drill Meet, and both awards banquets.9. WINGS inputs as required.10. Maintain the Operations Squadron Commanders continuity folder.11. Such other tasks as may be needed.

Drill Team Commander Responsibilities (COSq/DT)

1. Develops advanced drill routines for drill competition.2. Supervises Color Guard Commander.3. Supervises the flag detail team.4. Provides unit briefings as needed.5. Maintains the Drill Team Commanders continuity folder6. Performs such other tasks as may be directed.7. Assists the ASI in conducting all drill events and practices, including the maintenance of accurate attendance records.8. Assists the Operations Squadron Commander and others in planning drill meets.9. Maintains accurate drill team award eligibility records and advising the ASI on the selection ofdrill team members for ribbons, awards, and varsity letters.

Kitty Hawk Commander Responsibilities (COSq/KHCC) (When the unit has a Kitty Hawk Chapter)

1. Recruits eligible cadets who meet OH-012 and JROTC academic requirements.2. Provides unit briefings as needed.3. Wings inputs as required.4. Maintain the Kitty Hawk Commanders continuity folder5. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Moral, Welfare and Recreation/Service Officer Responsibilities(COSq/MWR)

1. Plans and coordinates social/community activities, sporting events and the group physical training program.2. Assists the SASI and ASI in executing co-curricular program events.3. Assists commanders with VIP visits.4. Provides unit briefings on all MWR/S events/activities.5. WINGS inputs as required.6. Maintain the MWR/Services Officers continuity folder7. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Disaster Preparedness Officer Responsibilities (COSq/DP)

1. Educates and trains members relative to terms, teams, objectives, procedures, and requirements.2. Provide for the care and maintenance of team equipment.3. Provides unit briefings as needed.4. WINGS inputs as required.5. Maintain the Disaster Preparedness Officers continuity folder6. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Health and Wellness Officer Responsibilities (COSq/HW)

1. Plans and coordinates social/community activities, sporting events and the squadron physical training program.

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2. Supervises all physical fitness activities.3. Manages the Wellness program for the Group.4. Provides unit briefings as needed.5. WINGS inputs as required.6. Maintain the Wellness Officers continuity folder7. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Public Affairs Officer Responsibilities (COSq/PA)

1. Assists the commanders and the SASI/ASI and the cadet corps to publicize program objectives and activities.2. Conducts cadet corps public relations.3. Publishes the cadet newsletter.4. Provides newsworthy items about cadets and activities to school and local newspaper.5. Maintains the cadet photo album (scrapbook) current.6. Provides unit briefings as needed.7. WINGS inputs as required.8. Maintain the Public Affairs Officer continuity folder9. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Mission Support Squadron Commander Responsibilities (CMSSq/CC)

1. Ensuring all cadet support group activities are conducted in accordance with current regulations,directives, policies, and procedures.2. Overseeing operations of the Chaplain, Cadet Personnel, Administration, Promotionsand Awards and Decorations.3. Ensuring the appearance, discipline, effectiveness, training, and conduct of the cadet support group.4. Provides unit briefings as needed.5. WINGS inputs as required.6. Maintain the Mission Support Squadron Commanders continuity folder7. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Chaplain Responsibilities (CMSSq/CH)

1. Overseeing the morale and welfare of the cadet corp.2. Assists the group commander in the administration of group activities.3. Assists group personnel to resolve problems that cannot be resolved within the squadron.4. Coordinates with the SASI and ASI.5. Provides unit briefing as needed.6. WINGS inputs as required.7. Maintain the Chaplain continuity folder8. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Personnel Officer Responsibilities (CMSSq/PE)

1. Conducts promotion boards as required.2. Reviews corps personnel records and makes sure they are current.3. Post personnel records for all cadet achievements.4. Publishes all unit orders, including posting and filing.5. Ensures Unit Operating Instructions (UOI) are current.6. Ensures standardization of cadet personnel folders.

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7. Provides briefings as needed.8. Makes sure cadets get credit for their work.9. WINGS inputs as required.10. Maintain the Personnel Officer continuity folder 11. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Information Management Officer Responsibilities (CMSSq/IM)

1. Authentication, publishing, distributing, and filing all administrative publications of the unit.2. Keeps minutes of staff meetings. (Minutes are to be completed, written three days after the staff meeting).3. Assists with office publications and files.4. Maintains attendance records for leadership training, and special functions.5. Provides briefings as needed.6. Maintains unit bulletin boards.7. WINGS inputs as required.8. Maintain the Personnel Officer continuity folder9. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Awards and Decorations Officer Responsibilities (CMSSq/AD)

1. Maintains record of unit and cadet awards.2. Solicits awards from national and state civic organizations3. Organizes awards presentations and assists the Operations Squadron Commander with the autumn and spring awards banquets.4. Ensures award documentation is provided to the unit Personnel Officer.5. Maintains a record of cadet activities, accomplishments and events.6. Provides unit briefings as needed.7. WINGS inputs as required.8. Maintain the Awards and Decorations Officer continuity folder9. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Promotions Officer Responsibilities (CMSSq/PO)

1. Maintains record of unit promotions.2. Organizes promotions boards and promotion orders.3. Ensures promotion documentation is provided to the unit Personnel Officer.4. Maintains a record of cadet activities, accomplishments and events.5. Provides unit briefings as needed.6. WINGS inputs as required.7. Maintain the Promotions Officer continuity folder8. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Logistics Squadron Commander Responsibilities (CLSq/CC)

1. Ensuring all cadet logistics group activities are conducted in accordance with current regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.2. Overseeing operations of Supply, Finance, and Computers.

3. Assist the military property custodian (MPC) in their duties.4. Issuance/return, and safeguarding of all accountable JROTC property.5. Keeps accurate records and current inventory of accountable property to include uniforms,

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textbooks, computers, etc…6. Assist ASI in maintenance of records in preparation for the annual air force inspection (bycategorizing and validating uniform and equipment inventories).7. Cleanliness of supply room.8. Provides briefings as needed.9. WINGS inputs as required.10. Maintain the Logistics Squadron Commanders continuity folder11. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Supply Officer Responsibilities (CLSq/SO)

1. Issuance/return, and safeguarding of all accountable JROTC property.2. Keeps accurate records and current inventory of accountable property to include uniforms, textbooks, computers, etc…3. Assist ASI in maintenance of records in preparation for the annual air force inspection (by categorizing and validating uniform and equipment inventories).4. Cleanliness of supply room.5. Provides briefings as needed.6. WINGS inputs as required.7. Maintain the Supply Officer continuity folder8. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Finance Management Responsibilities (CLSq/FM)

1. Controlling all cadet financial transactions2. Ensuring adequate controls are established for proper accounting of all corps money.3. Maintaining accurate, descriptive, and up-to-date records of all financial transactions. 4. Provides briefings as needed.5. Maintain Finance Officer continuity folder6. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Information Technology Officer Responsibilities (CLSq/IT)

1. Ensuring adequate controls are established for proper operations of the corps computers.2. Ensuring all computer cadets activities are conducted in accordance with current regulations,directives, policies, and procedures.3. Maintaining all computers for ready status.4. Maintaining a list of all computer related items.5. Maintaining accurate, descriptive, and up-to-date records of on-hand inventory, all transactionsinvolving the corps computers.6. Provides briefings as needed.7. WINGS inputs as required.8. Maintain the Information Technology Officer continuity folder9. Such other tasks as may be directed

Armorer Responsibilities (CLSq/Arm)

1. Ensuring adequate controls are established for proper operations of the corps Replica Rifles, Air Rifles and sabers.2. Ensuring all armorer activities are conducted in accordance with current regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.

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3. Maintaining all Replica Rifles, Air Rifles and sabers for ready status to include Inspection, inventory,cleaning, and maintenance of Replica Rifles, Air Rifles and Sabers 4. Maintaining a list of all Replica Rifles, Air Rifles and Saber related items.5. Maintaining accurate, descriptive, and up-to-date records of on-hand inventory, all transactions involving the corps Replica Rifles, Air Rifles and sabers.6. Provides briefings as needed.7. WINGS inputs as required.8. Maintain the Armorer continuity folder9. Such other tasks as may be directed 10. Under the Marksmanship Coach’s supervision, assisting with actions unique to Air Rifles.11. Identifying defects and supply needs to the Drill Team/Marksmanship Coach.

Squadron Commander Responsibilities (CGp/BSq) (CGp/OSq)

1. Monitors the appearance, discipline, efficiency, training, and conduct of the squadron.2. Monitors the activities of Flight Commanders to ensure they are in compliance with group instructions.3. Evaluates the staff's performance at least once a quarter.4. Ensures the smooth operation of the squadron.5. Makes all staff appointments with the concurrence of the SASI and ASI.6. Assists in execution of cadet corps activities.7. Helps establish the goals, training standards, and discipline standards of the squadron.8. Ensures squadron personnel are recognized with appropriate orders and/or ceremonies.9. Assists the SASI and the ASI in the inspection of the cadet's uniform or appearance.10. Ensures all members of the squadron are given the opportunity to participate in corps activities.11. Provides unit briefings as needed.12. WINGS inputs as required.13. Maintain the Squadron Commanders continuity folder14. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Squadron First Sergeant Responsibilities (CBSq/CCF) (COSq/CCF)

1. Transfers information between the two Squadron Commanders.2. Assumes command in the absence of squadron commanders.3. Develops operational plans for all scheduled unit activities to include the agenda, transportation request, permission forms etc… 4. Distributes operational plans to the staff agency responsible for program implementation.5. Develops and maintains master calendar/schedule of events.6. Serves as chief of staff and promotes coordination and correlation between staff members.7. Provides briefings as needed.8. WINGS inputs as required.9. Maintain the First Sergeant continuity folder10. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Flight Commander Responsibilities

1. Maintains discipline in the flight.2. Inspects cadets to ensure that the uniform standards set by the AFJROTC are maintained.3. Conducts leadership training to ensure that every cadet in the flight has the opportunity todevelop leadership commensurate with their individual abilities.4. Holds meetings with the flight as ordered by the Squadron Commander.

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5. Holds meetings with the flight as necessary to ensure flight members are properly informed of squadron/unit activities.6. Motivates and participates.7. Maintains activity records, making sure everyone receives credit for their work.8. Provides data to the Personnel NCO for timely publication of service awards.9. When directed, keeps attendance records for co-curricular activities. Ensures information isprovided to the Personnel Officer for posting to the individual's records.10. Serves on boards as directed.11. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Flight Sergeant Responsibilities

1. Assists the Flight Commander in the performance of their duties.2. Assumes the command of the flight in the absence of the Flight Commander.3. Forms the flight for drill and ceremonies.4. Takes roll call and reports absent and tardy cadets to the Flight Commander.5. Such other tasks as may be directed.

Element Leader Responsibilities

1. Supervises element members and daily element attendance reports.2. Maintains classroom in exemplary condition.3. Responsible for the condition of his/her element area prior to leaving for the next class.4. Assumes role of Flight Sergeant in their absence if so directed by the Flight Commander.

Flight Guide Responsibilities

1. Receives instructions from the Flight Sergeant. When the flight forms in-line inspections, the Guide assumes a position that will place the first element three paces from the Flight Sergeant.2. Knows the procedures of flight drill and the position of the Guide for flight and squadron drill.3. Accomplishes the duties of the Guide/Guidon as described in AFM 36-2203, “Drill and Ceremonies."

Drill and Marksmanship Teams: Membership on either of these teams is a privilege and a responsibility. These are teams that represent Delaware County Air Force Junior ROTC at competition events throughout the region and beyond. Membership criteria are as follows:

1. Be currently enrolled in an AFJROTC course, or be an approved Reserve Cadet.2. Meet the school’s academic standards for eligibility to compete in interscholastic sports.3. Attend all practices unless a valid excuse is communicated to the coach.4. For Marksmanship Team membership, score 100% on the Civilian Marksmanship Program Test.

Promotions and Cadet Rank

Promotion within AFJROTC provides a constant challenge and motivation to Cadets. Promotion to a higher rank reflects visible evidence of growing maturity, the ability and willingness to accept additional responsibility, and a demonstrated growth of leadership. It also shows an ability to work with others as a team and a capacity to help direct the team toward the unit goals of becoming better citizens. The basis for promotion is attitude and performance. Both are reflected in appearance, interest, initiative, and academic performance.

Permanent Grade: All eligible cadets receive a permanent grade commensurate with the number of years of AFJROTC satisfactorily completed and will receive this permanent grade the second semester of each year, providing they have made satisfactory progress. The retention of permanent grade in the Cadet Corps is conditional upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI and ASI.

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1. First year - Cadet Airman2. Second year - Cadet Airman First Class3. Third year - Cadet Senior Airman4. Fourth year – Cadet Staff Sergeant

Temporary Grade: This grade is awarded based upon the performance and on the position to which the cadet has been assigned within the Cadet Corps. The retention of Temporary Grade in the Cadet Corps is conditional upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI and ASI. Effective 2016-17, Summer Leadership School is a requirement to be promoted to E-8, E-9 and all officer positions. Once selected for a position in the Cadet Corps, other than an Officer’s position, the following is a normal promotion sequence:

Rank Time FrameAirman End of First QuarterAirman First Class End of First SemesterSenior Airman End of Third QuarterStaff Sergeant End of Second SemesterTechnical Sergeant End of First Quarter (Second Year)Master Sergeant End of First Semester (Second Year)Senior Master Sergeant End of Third Quarter (Second Year) (graduated SLS)Chief Master Sergeant End of Second Semester (Second Year) (graduated SLS)

Cadets in their third year or fourth year of JROTC, or who have completed one year of JROTC and are at least a high school junior, can earn an officer’s commission. There will be two officer grade promotion cycles per school year for commissioned Cadets; at the semester break and at the end of the year.

Requirements for Enlisted Promotions

Cadets in the enlisted ranks of JROTC have an opportunity for promotion each nine weeks (school academic quarter) based on five criteria that must be met in the academic quarter for which the promotion is given: a grade of C or better in their Aerospace Science class, a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 (C average) in all classes, 100% uniform wear in accordance with the uniform guidelines appearing earlier in this Cadet Guide, a minimum of five (5) community service hours, and no major disciplinary occurrences (defined as ISI/ISS/OSS/SAP). “100% uniform wear” for purposes of promotion means all uniform wear is ON-TIME. The only exception to this is one missed but made-up Uniform Day (“1st year freebie”) during a Cadet’s first year. In addition the Cadet must have the endorsement of the SASI/ASI for each promotion. To be promoted to Senior or Chief Master Sergeant, the cadet has to have graduated SLS.

Exceptional Performance Stripes—Each Flight Commander can nominate one cadet from their flight (Per Semester) for an extra stripe. The routing for the nomination package goes from the Flight Commander to the Squadron Commander to the Vice Group Commander. Then all nominations are turned over to the Group Commander for final selections before the nominations are turned over to the SASI/ASI for reference. As a Cadet Chief Master Sergeant you will have reached the highest rank you can attain unless you are selected for an officer position. We will still continue to do this for Flight Sergeants on completion of their quarter, drill team enlisted members who compete in 100% of all meets in a season, and graduates SLS School.

Requirements for Officer Promotions

Cadet officers (normally third and fourth year Cadets) represent the squadron leadership and therefore must meet higher standards. On rare occasions, second year Cadets with exceptional demonstrated leadership

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potential are elevated to officer grade. Below is the list of the criteria the Cadet must have accomplished in order to earn officer promotions:

1. Have demonstrated leadership potential to the satisfaction of the SASI/ASI.2. Have completed at least one full year of the AFJROTC program and be at least a Junior in high school.3. Attain at least a composite score of 70% on the two-part Cadet Officer Qualification Test (COQT).4. Complete the 30 Commands Evaluation with no more than two errors, or have previously commanded a routine in an interscholastic drill team competition.5. Have graduated SLS. 6. Minimum of 2.0 GPA and no failing grades for the semester.

ITEMS 7-11 ARE CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO 1 st LIEUTENANT AND ABOVE

7. “B” in their Aerospace Science class and successful completion of staff duty assignment. 8. No major disciplinary occurrences (ALC/ISI/ISS/OSS/SAP).9. 100% uniform wear in accordance with the uniform guidelines appearing earlier in this Cadet Guide as well as 100% ON-TIME.10. A minimum of 10 hours community service per semester.11. Endorsement of the SASI/ASI for each promotion.

On rare occasions, second year Cadets with exceptional demonstrated leadership potential are commissioned as Cadet 2nd Lieutenants by the SASI/ASI. They are not eligible for promotion to 1st Lieutenant until the end of the first semester of their third year.

Group Staff Positions (TOP FOUR) Selection and Rotation

Command positions will be selected from our very top cadets. Our commanders must have high standards for other to follow. The following list of qualifications is just a small part of what we expect from our leaders. Cadets selected for Group Staff (Top Four) positions do not automatically become officers. Group Staff Cadets who do not earn commissions continue to be eligible for enlisted promotion each academic quarter.

1. Minimum of 3.0 GPA and no failing grades for the semester. (Effective 2016)2. “A” in their Aerospace Science class and successful completion of staff duty assignment. 3. Graduated SLS 4. No major disciplinary occurrences (ALC/ISI/ISS/OSS/SAP).5. 100% uniform wear in accordance with the uniform guidelines appearing earlier in this CadetHandbook as well as 100% ON-TIME.6. A minimum of 10 hours community service per semester.7. Endorsement of the SASI/ASI for each promotion.8. Proven leadership ability9. Personality (able to get along with others)10. Corps structure knowledge (Chain of Command)11. Drill Knowledge12. Participation in corps activities (bleed JROTC blue)

The Group Commander and Vice Commander are normally selected from our Squadron Commanders. This decision is based on their performance as Squadron Commanders. Squadron Commanders are normally selected from our sophomore class. The cadets selected have distinguished themselves from all other cadets. Operations, Logistics, and Support Commanders are normally seniors who have filled the worker positions in the Corps and have obtained the knowledge of what it takes to get the job done. Flight Commanders and Flight Sergeants are selected by the SASI and ASI’s based on the same criterion above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have distinguished themselves in the Corps hold these positions.

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The Group and Vice Commanders take command during their junior year during the second semester. They hold this position until the second semester in their senior year. Our Squadron Commanders take command during their sophomore year during the second semester. They hold this position until they move up to Group or Vice Commander. Operations, Logistics, Support, Flight Commanders, and a Flight Sergeant are identified at the end of the school year just prior to summer vacation. They hold these positions for a full school year. With the Group, Vice Group, and Squadron Commanders changing during the second semester, this allows OH-012 to undergo as smooth a transition as possible.

1. Selection : Applicants for the Corps Commander, Vice Commander, Inspector General, OperationsOfficer (“Top Four”), Drill Team Commander, and Assistant Drill Team Commander must becommissioned officers. They are interviewed and selected for these positions by the SASI/ASI.Applicants for other Group Staff positions indicate their preferences and are also selected by the SASI/ASI.2. Ranks Conferred on Assumption of Positions: If the Corps has fewer than 150 Cadets, the

Corps Commander will assume the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and the Vice Commander, Inspector General, and the Operations Officer will assume the rank of Cadet Major. If the Corps has

150 or more Cadets, the Corp Commander will assume the rank of Cadet Colonel and the ViceCommander, Inspector General, and the Operations Officer will assume the rank of Cadet LieutenantColonel. The Drill Team Commander and his/her Assistant will assume the rank of Cadet Captain. Officers receiving these conferred ranks will hold these ranks until the end of the first semester of theirfollowing year. No Cadet can be promoted to the rank of Cadet Colonel unless the Corps numbers atleast 150 Cadets.3. Rotation: Generally, 3rd and 4th year Cadets will be assigned their positions at the beginning of a semester and hold these positions through the semester. The exceptions are the Drill Team Commander and Assistant Drill Team Commander who normally hold their positions throughout the entire year. At the beginning of the 2nd semester, new Top Four officers, having been selected by the SASI/ASI, assume their positions. Cadets in positions other than Top Four can indicate their preferences for new positions or can request to remain in the position they held during 1st semester. If a Unit Evaluation is scheduled early in the 2nd semester, the 2nd semester position changes will not become effective until after the evaluation.

Reasons for Demotion

Cadets can be reduced in rank by the SASI and officers can also be decommissioned. Reasons for demotion include, but are not limited to, the following. These offenses may also result in additional disciplinary actions by school officials.

Insubordination, Disrespect, or Inappropriate Behavior: Refusal or failure to comply with directives and reasonable requests of the SASI, the ASI, or any other member of school faculty or employees.

Not maintaining OH-12 standards for position held.

Breach of Integrity: Lying about, fabricating, distorting, or misrepresenting in verbal or written form, any information given to the SASI, ASI, or any other member of school faculty or employees. Forging the writing of another person or falsely using the name of another person, or falsifying times, dates, or other data on school or Cadet Corps forms or in school- or Cadet Corps-related correspondence.

Repeat Offense of Cheating, Plagiarizing, or Breach of Academic Integrity: Presenting someone else’s (author, critic, or peer) material as one’s own in order to obtain a grade or credit. This includes, but is not limited to, copying other’s assignments, quiz or test answers, and plagiarism. It also includes providing

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one’s own work to another student to copy. A first offense will result in zero credit for the assignments, tests, or work for credit involved. A repeated offense will result in demotion.

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AFJROTC, National Awards and Badges

If a cadet earns a national award and wishes to wear it on uniform day, the cadet can only wear the medal, no ribbons. If ribbons are worn, no medal may be worn.

Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge: Junior or third-year cadet of high moral character, positive personal attributes, and consistent military and academic excellence

Rocketry Badge: Five successful launches of a rocket you built or co-built

National Awards (Listed in order of superiority)

1. JROTC Gold Valor Award : Recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

2. JROTC Silver Valor Award : Is awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award.

3. Cadet Humanitarian Award : Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in the community. Forward recommendations for humanitarian awards to HQ-Ops Support@afjrotc.com for review and approval within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. Upon approval HQ-Ops Support distributes the citation and ribbon for presentation.

4. Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. Award consists of a ribbon with silver star device and certificate. The Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award will be an honor that emphasizes the value of community service, and establishes a greater sense of pride within the Corps.

The award will be given to cadets in the top 5% of units (approximately 45units) who have the highest “per cadet average” community service hours.

“Countable” hours must be logged into WINGS and be accomplished IAW published guidance (AFJROTCI 36-2001, Part 7)

Countable hours will be the period from 11 April (previous year) to 10 April (current year). HQ will use the last PSR cadet enrollment and the hours submitted in WINGS for that period to calculate the Top 5% units and notify the units earning the Award.

Instructors at the Top 5% units will determine which of their cadets have contributed to the unit earning the new award.

5. Community Service with Excellence Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning,

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organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly benefits the local community. This is not an award given to participants but to the key leader(s) of the project.

Forward recommendations for Community Service with Excellence Award to HQ-OpsSupport@afjrotc.com for review and approval within 6 months of completion of the project. Include a detailed description of the contributions of the individual(s) along with newspaper clippings (is available) describing the outcome of the project, letters of appreciation from civic leaders, or other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. Ribbon must be purchased from a local vendor using MilPer funds.

6. Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This AFA-sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year (in a third-year program) or third-year cadet (in a fourth-year program) (*).

The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:

Positive Attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).

Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming)

Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence. Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).

7. Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military services. It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. The medal is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Deadalian in the village Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and feathers. The award also includes a ribbon. This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet at each unit that meets the following criteria (*):

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation.

Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.

Rank in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.

Rank in the top 20% of their school class.

8. American Legion Scholastic Award: Outstanding AS-II, AS-III cadet, e.g. leadership, active participation in activities - top 25% JROTC. *

9. American Legion General Military Excellence Award: E.g. leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship - upper 25% JROTC.

10. Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Award: Outstanding AS-III cadet demonstrating leadership, dependability, character, discipline, patriotism - upper 25% JROTC. *

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11. American Veterans (AMVETS) Award: To one qualified cadet at each unit possessing leadership characteristics e.g. attitude, appearance, officer potential, etc. -- "A" in JROTC.

12. Reserve Officer Association (ROA) Award: Outstanding AS-III cadet in military and academic achievement - top 10% of AS class. *

13. Military Order of World Wars (MOWW): Outstanding AS-III cadet e.g. militarily and scholastics, extra curricular activities and commitment to continue in Aerospace Science. *

14. Military Officers Association of America Award: Recognizes an outstanding AS-II cadet for exceptional potential in military leadership e.g. good academic standing. *

15. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award: Outstanding AS-II or AS-III cadet who is actively engaged in the program and demonstrates leadership characteristics e.g. "B" or better in JROTC overall. *

16. National Sojourners Award: Outstanding AS-I or AS-II cadet who contributed most to Americanism in Corps and school. *

17. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award: All-around excellence in AS studies. First year cadet e.g. excellence in leadership, military bearing, etc. *

18. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award: Recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3- year program or third-year in a 4-year program e.g. participation in extracurricular activities or community projects.

19. Military Order of the Purple Heart Award: Outstanding AS-II or AS-III cadet for demonstrated leadership ability e.g. hold leadership position, positive attitude, school community affairs, etc. *

20. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Achievement Award: Outstanding AS-II or AS-III cadet e.g. leadership, discipline, character and citizenship. *

21. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Award: Recipient must display a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrates a high degree of academic excellence and leadership ability.

22. Sons of Confederate Veterans Hunley Award: Usually a second year cadet for honor, courage and commitment to his/her unit.

23. Tuskegee Airman Incorporated AFJROTC Award: Good academic standing and actively participate in the corps activities.

24. The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Award: Most outstanding cadet annually while Serving in the Enlisted Rank.

25. Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award: Usually AS-I or AS-II cadet with positive attitude and highest personal attributes and standards.

26. National Society United States Daughters 1812 Award: Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits. This award consists of a ribbon, medal and certificate.

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27. Air Commando Association Award: Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for completing a one page essay based on a historical AF Special Operations Mission possessing the thirteen critical attributes of success: integrity, self-motivation, intelligence, self-discipline, perseverance, adaptability, maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership, skilled, physical fitness and family strength.

27. Non-Funded National Awards. (i.e., NCOA, National Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, etc.) (Organization must be submitted to and approved by HQ AFJROTC: award criteria must be published in Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instruction)

Air Force JROTC-Sponsored Awards A committee will be appointed annually by the SASI or the ASI. It will be the responsibility of these cadets to review the criteria for each award and to determine which cadets have earned each. They are to consider each cadet’s qualifications without discrimination. The SASI and the ASI will determine the cadets that receive each award from the list made by the awards committee.

1. Distinguished Unit Award (DUA) : Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. AFJROTC Operations Support will post criteria for this award annually in WINGS.

2. Outstanding Organization Award : Awarded to cadets enrolled during the school year in which a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OOA.

3. Outstanding Flight Ribbon : Best overall Flight of the designated academic term. Awarded eachacademic term to the Top Flight. The following items make the flight ineligible for that term: One unexcused uniform wear, one ISS or OSS or three detentions in a flight. Power School will be used to determine best flight.

4. 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.

5. Outstanding Cadet Ribbon : Awarded annually to the outstanding AS-1, AS-II, AS-III, and AS-IVcadets. The recipient from each class must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence.

6. Leadership Ribbon: Awarded for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 10% of the eligible

group to ensure recognition of cadets who have displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.

7. Achievement Ribbon: Awarded for significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 10% of the cadet corps. Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period.

8. Superior Performance Ribbon: Awarded annually for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a single sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this ribbon to 10% of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to similar achievements and accomplishments of other cadets.

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9. Academic Ribbon : Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA) of at least “B”, with no “F’s” for the year. Recipients must have an “A” (95%) each quarter they are in the AFJROTC during the period covering the award. To add a cluster the Cadet must maintain the 3.0 overall of at least a “B”(85%), or at least a “C” (75%) in an Honors/AP course (each Semester). They must still have an “A” (95%) each quarter in the AFJROTC.

10. Leadership Course Ribbon: Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days duration. Leadership ribbon as well as the Bronze Star can be ordered through EMALL. For each additional Leadership School completion an additional bronze star will be awarded. Silver Star will be awarded for outstanding performance or leadership ability at a Leadership School instead of the Bronze Star. Limit the Silver Star to 10 percent of the class.

11. Special Teams Competition Ribbon: Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Air Force or Joint Service competition such as drill, academic bowl, marksmanship, etc..

12. All-Service Nationals Competition Ribbon: Awarded to team members who competed at a Joint/All Service national-level competition to include Drill Teams, Color Guard Teams, Marksmanship Rifle Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams, CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers etc. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.

13. Air Force Nationals Competition Ribbon: Awarded to team members who competed at an Air Force only national-level competition to include Drill Teams, Color Guard Teams, Marksmanship Rifle Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams, CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers etc. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster

14. Orienteering Ribbon: Awarded to team members for “placing” in an orienteering meet

15. Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) Leadership Ribbon: Awarded for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities (such as dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others. This award may be earned a maximum of four times. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each additional award.

16. Drill Team Ribbon: Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75% of all drill team events per academic year, or 10 drill team events in an academic year, whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of active membership beginning with the second year.

17. Color Guard Ribbon: Awarded for distinguished participation in color guard events per academic year. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of active membership beginning with the second year. Due to the fact the number of color guard events varies every year and that the proportion of the Corps that participates varies, the SASI and ASI will adjust the percentage required for award in response to improved proportions of participation.

18. Saber Team Ribbon: Awarded for participation in two Saber Team events within a single school year.

19. Marksmanship Ribbon: Awarded for earned membership on the match team by scoring high in the pre-season shoot-off.

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20. Good Conduct Ribbon: Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports from other staff or faculty in an academic term.

21. Service Ribbon: Awarded for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects. Accumulate at least 10 community service hours that contribute significantly to the goals of the organization. Participation in Drill Team does not qualify for the service ribbon. 22. Health and Wellness Ribbon: Awarded by the SASI for participation in physical fitness program. All cadets who participate in the Health and Wellness program will receive the Physical Fitness Ribbon. The Bronze Star device will be awarded and worn on the ribbon to any cadet scoring in the 80-89 % in the Health and Wellness program. If a cadet earns a % score of 90-99 they will wear a Silver Star. If they receive a perfect 100% they will wear the Gold Star on the ribbon. The percentiles are computed automatically under Wings.

23. Recruiting Ribbon: Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. The SASI awards this ribbon based on locally developed criteria: Recruit new cadet, or participate in two recruiting events since the last awards banquets. These include, but are not limited to: Awareness Presentation Teams, marching in the homecoming parade with the JROTC, open houses, and other events the SASI deems appropriate.

24. Activities Ribbon: Awarded for participation in co-curricular activities other than Color Guard, Drill Team, and Special Teams Competition ribbons. These include, but are not limited to orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs, AFJROTC academic teams, and AFJROTC sports teams “and other events the SASI deems appropriate”. An oak leaf cluster should be added

to this ribbon for each year of membership beginning with the second year. At OH-012 it is awarded by the SASI for active and consistent participation in the teams listed above. It is also award by the SASI to members of teams who participated in a special first-time event which require the development of new methods for successful execution.

25. Attendance Ribbon: Criteria for the Attendance ribbon was established by the SASI and is as follows: Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an academic term.

26. Dress and Appearance Ribbon: Criteria for the Dress and Appearance ribbon was established by the SASI and is as follows: Awarded for wearing the uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards, with a minimum score of 94%, during actual open ranks inspections. No more than 25% of the cadet corps.

27. Longevity Ribbon: Awarded for completion of each AS year.

28. Bataan Death March Memorial Hike Ribbon. To honor and remember the sacrifices of the victims and survivors of World War II’s Bataan Death March, AFJROTC units may conduct an optional 14-mile Bataan Death March Memorial Hike. This event must be accomplished on a locally determined 14 mile course (trails, road courses, tracks, etc). Units may complete the full hike in a spam of one to no more than three days. Cadet safety must be monitored at all times and advanced planning for any first aid/medical attention is paramount. Cadets who fully complete the 14 mile hike are authorized to wear the ribbon.

Additionally, no fees can be charged to participate in the Memorial March. However, units are encouraged to collect donations which will be given to reputable organizations that benefit disabled

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veterans such as The Air Force Association’s Wounded Airman Program, the Wounded Warrior Project, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, etc.

29. Patriotic Flag Ribbon. May be awarded for participation in two non-color guard events specifically designed to honor our nation’s flag. At OH-012 such events include formal flag raising ceremonies integral to a patriotic event, flag retirement ceremonies, flag folding ceremonies, historical flag demonstrations, and other flag-honoring events the SASI deems appropriate.

30. CAP Awards: Only five CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaats Award, General Ira C. Eaker Award, Amelia Earhart Award, General Billy Mitchell Award, and the General J.F. Curry Achievement Award) may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform.

* In years when no Cadets in a specified year group are deemed truly deserving of the award by the SASI and ASI, the award may be authorized to a member of a different year group.

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