8 th Period Drill Class 2017-2018

8 th Period Drill and Ceremonies Class The class is voluntary; however, those students wanting to participate

must enroll in the class. Students will be provided elective credit for each semester they participate. The class is designed to provide students a better understanding of drill and ceremonies used in both military and civilian functions and events. From this class, we form our Unarmed, Armed, and Color Guard Competition drill teams. This is a serious commitment to a team. If you have questions about this, talk to one of the instructors or a cadet who had been part of this team.

All students participating in this class must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in AFJROTC. Any student not maintain a 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in AFJROTC at the next grading period will be dis-enrolled.

The class schedule will be Monday- Thursday from 1430-1545

Each student will be graded like all other classes on a 6 week/semester grading period using the A-f grading scale. Student evaluation will consist of the following criteria:50% Drill Knowledge Tests

30% Participation 20% Attendance (4 or more excused/unexcused

absences in a six week grading period will effect a student’s grade)

Proper dress is required to include closed toe or tennis shoes. Any students not appropriately dressed will not be permitted to participate in the class.

"You must inspect what you expect, always. If you expect to be early on time to school, you should inspect your school belongings and make sure you have everything. If you expect to be great at

drill, you inspect marching as a team. If you expect to be a leader, you must inspect the qualities you demonstrate to all of your peers.

I expect nothing less of drill cadets putting in 100% effort in this year's drill teams, therefore your commanders will inspect...to

achieve."

Triniti HigueraGroup Commander

8th Period Drill Commander

Drill Knowledge SheetThe Essentials:

-Know your cadet rank and name-Memorize all your ribbons along with how you earned each one-Honor Code and Core Values

Drill Commander: Triniti HigueraArmed Commander: Anson NguyenColor Guard Commander: Jacob MonzonUnarmed Commander: Opening Statement:

Good Morning/Afternoon Sir/Ma’am Cadet Rank, Last Name, Ready for Inspection

Sir/Ma’am Closing Statement:

Good Morning/Afternoon Sir/Ma’am The Three Phases of Drill:

Inspection: Grading of the uniform and bearing of each cadet on the drill teamRegulation: Restricted to SOP standards of a specific routineExhibition: Free style marching with routine created from respective drill commanders

Phonetic Alphabet:*Used when spelling out anything the DI may ask, such as your last nameAlpha Hotel Oscar VictorBravo India Papa WhiskeyCharlie Juliet Quebec X-RayDelta Kilo Romeo YankeeEcho Lima Sierra ZuluFoxtrot Mike TangoGolf November Uniform

Enlisted Ranks: Officer Ranks:Airman Basic 2nd LieutenantAirman 1st LieutenantAirman First Class CaptainSenior Airman Major

Staff Sergeant Lieutenant ColonelTechnical Sergeant ColonelMaster SergeantSenior Master SergeantChief Master Sergeant

*Torch on the rank symbolizes: Liberty and Enlightenment

The Three Branches of the Military:Army / Navy / Air ForceThe Marine Corps is NOT a branch, but a department of the U.S Navy

Patch Symbols:Lamp: KnowledgeBlue: SkyRed: Blood of LifeYellow: The SunWhite: Daylight

Colors of the Flag:- 7 red stripes / 6 white stripes

White: Purity and InnocenceRed: Hardiness and ValorBlue: Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice

The AFJROTC MissionTo build better citizens for America

Definition of a Team:A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal

The Position of Attention● Stand up straight● Chin up● Chest out● Eyes front● Thumbs fixed at the seam of the pants● Heels together● Feet at a forty-five degree angle

MISC. Knowledge:Air Force Mascot: The FalconAir Force Birthday: September 18, 1947USAF Mission: To fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspaceAir Force Colors: Ultramarine Blue and Golden YellowAFI 36-2903: Governs the wear of the AFJROTC uniform

Drill Meet Preparation● Before a drill meet is competed in, you must have everything packed and

ready to go in a garment bag● The following list is what you MUST check before going to a drill meet, these

items must come with you to the drill meet, NO EXCUSES● EVERYTHING already centered on your uniform (nametag, ribbons, ranks, and

chords) Uniform: Dress shoesBlack dress socksBlues slacksShirt staysBlues shirt (long AND short sleeve)White V-neckRespective Drill ChordBlues CoverDrill Beret

Supply List:Deodorant Lint RollerShoe Polish / Cotton Balls / ClothBobby PinsHair Products / Gel Shampoo, Conditioner, Towel (showers available)Nail ClippersMoney (food available)Water

Specific Female Cadet Guidelines:-Hair should be no longer than the bottom of the collar edge at the back of the neck

-Hairstyle must be conservative (must be of natural color)-hairstyle should look professional and allow you to wear uniform

headgear in the proper manner-Hair must not be too full or high on the head, bun must not exceed and bulk of 3 inches-Hair must not touch the ears or eyebrows-Pins, Combs, Barrettes, and similar items must be of natural color

Specific Male Cadet Guidelines:-Hair must be kept clean, neat, and trimmed; it must not contain large amounts of grooming aids that remain visible in the hair

-Hair should not touch the ears or eyebrows, only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck should touch the collar-Hair should not exceed 1.25 inches in bulk regardless of the length; bulk is the distance the hair projects from the scalp when groomed (as opposed to length of hair)

National Chain of CommandNational:

Commander in Chief: The Honorable Donald J. TrumpVice President: The Honorable Mike PenceSecretary of Defense: The Honorable James MattisChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Gen. Joseph Dunford

Air Force:Chief of Staff of the Air Force: General David L. GoldfeinSecretary of the Air Force: Honorable Heather WilsonCMSGT of the Air Force: CMsgt. Kaleth O. WrightCommander, Air Education and Training: Lt. Gen. Darryl RobersonCommander, Air University: Lt. Gen. Steven L. KwastCommander, Holm Center: Brigadier Gen. Steven D. Garland Commander, AFROTC: Col. Sherry L. Stearns-BolesDirector of AFROTC: Col. Frank B. Cambell?Director of AFJROTC: Col. Bobby C Woods Jr.Air Force Academy: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Army:Secretary of the Army: Honorable Robert M. SpeerArmy Chief of Staff: Gen. George W. Casey, Jr.Sergeant Major of the Army: SMA Raymond F. Chandler IIITRADOC Commander: Gen. David G. PerkinsTRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) CSM:CSM David S. Davenport, Sr.Commanding General of U.S Army Cadet Command: Maj. Gen. Peggy CombsCSM of U.S Army Cadet Command:CSM Kenneth J. KrausMilitary Academy: West Point, New York

Navy:Secretary of the Navy: The Honorable Sean J. StackleyChief of Naval Operations: Admiral John M. RichardsonMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON): MCPON Steven GiordanoNaval Academy: Annapolis, Maryland

Marine Corps:Commandant of the Marine Corps: Gen. Robert B. Neller

Cadet Knowledge-you must know ALL the cadets’ rank and name on your respective drill team-you must know who your element leader is-you must understand you are a key component to your team, you should strive to always be ready for a competition and practice with 100% effortThe Honor Code:

I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those among us who doThe Core Values:

-must not be mistaken as general ordersIntegrity FirstService Before ‘SelfExcellence in all we do

The Cadet Creed:I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

I am connected and faithful to every corps of cadets who serve their community and nation with patriotism

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do

I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my Family, School, Corps of Cadets, Community, and to Myself

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

I will hold others accountable for their actions as wellI will Honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will

come after meI Am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman Devoted to Those I Follow, Serve, and Lead

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet

Air Force Song:Off we go into the wild blue yonder,Climbing high into the sunHere they come zooming to meet our thunderAt 'em boys, Give 'er the gun!Down we dive, spouting our flame from underOff with one helluva roar!We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunderSent it high into the blueHands of men blasted the world a-sunderHow they lived God only knew!Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquerGave us wings, ever to soar!With scouts before And bombers galore.Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force!

Here's a toast to the hostOf those who love the vastness of the sky,To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.We drink to those who gave their all of oldThen down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold.A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

Off we go into the wild sky yonder,Keep the wings level and trueIf you'd live to be a grey-haired wonderKeep the nose out of the blue!Flying men, guarding the nation's border,we'll be there followed by more!In echelon we carry onOh, nothing'll stop the Air Force!Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

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