Bellbrook High School
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps Program
(AFJROTC)
Making Better Citizens for America
CADET GUIDE
Academic Year 2010-2011
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WELCOME FROM THE SENIOR AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (SASI)
Welcome to Junior Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Unit OH-20061! Our mission is to mold
our country’s finest (you!) into leaders of tomorrow and into better citizens for America. Our overall goals are to
help you succeed academically and to prepare you to assume positions of increasing responsibility and importance
as a citizen of United States. As JROTC Cadets you will be expected to adhere to three fundamental ideas that the
Air Force calls its core values: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do.
This guide provides information essential to completing the JROTC program successfully and is yours to keep. So
read it, digest it and refer to it often! Your knowledge of its contents will be tested periodically. A great deal of
what you read on the following pages will be useful to you no matter what you pursue after high school.
Please note that this is not an official publication. Official Air Force instructions, manuals and publications take
precedence. It is a product of Unit OH-20061 and is a “living document” – meaning it may be amended or
supplemented as necessary. Your corps leadership and instructors will brief you on any needed revisions to this
guide throughout the academic year. The utility of this document depends on the feedback we receive from you,
the cadet corps. As you read through this guide, if any questions you have go unanswered or if you have any ideas
about how to better communicate the material, please direct your comments up through your cadet chain of
command. This will ensure that we’re giving you the best possible resource we can.
Do not stop here – read on and have a great year! We look forward to helping you realize your goals, gain a greater
sense of accomplishment and self-confidence, and further develop your talents. Individually, you are impressive
and I salute you for your willingness to step forward to better develop the skills necessary to be a better citizen in
our great nation. Collectively, you represent awesome potential – “America’s Finest – No One Comes Close!”
EUGENE A. LONGO, Lt Col (ret), USAF
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
TONY CHITWOOD, MSgt (ret), USAF
Aerospace Science Instructor
AFJROTC Unit OH-20061
Bellbrook High School
3737 Upper Bellbrook Road
Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Phone: (937) 848-3737 ext 12952
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INDEX
CHAPTER 1: THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM
1. Program Overview……………………………………………………………………………. 6
2. Program Expectations…………………………………………………………………………… 6
CHAPTER 2: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Admission of Students…………………………………………………………………………… 7
Disenrollments…………………………………………………………………………………….7
Transfers………………………………..………………………………………………………… 8
Basic Leadership Principals…………………………………………………………………….. 8
CHAPTER 3: CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Relations with Subordinates………………………………………………………….…………. 9
Titles of Address………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Saluting……………………………………………………………………………………….… .9
The Flag, National Anthem and To the Colors………………………..………………………….10
Other Rules of Behavior and Military Decorum…………………………….……………………10-11
Punctuality……………………………………………………………...…………………………11
Suspenses, Appointment and Commitments………………………...……………………………11
CHAPTER 4: THE UNIFORM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
General………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
How to Wear of the Uniform…………………………………………………………………….12
Unauthorized Wear of the Uniform…………………………………………………………….. 12
How to Wear the Service Dress Uniform………………………….…………………………12
Slacks/Skirts……………………..……………………………………………………….………12-13
Shirt………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Footwear……………………………………………………………………….…………………13
Headgear……………………………………………………………………………………….13
Outer Garments………………………………………………………………………………..13-14
Mess Dress and Semiformal Dress……………………………………..………………………..14
CHAPTER 5: APPEARANCE STANDARDS (GENERAL)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Personal Grooming and Accessory Standards..………………………………………………... 15
Religious Items…………………………………………………………………………….….15
Special Team Uniforms………………………………………………………………………15
Hair Standards…………………………………………………………………………………15-16
Insignia Placement …………………………………………………….….…………………..16
Badges…………………………………………………………………………………………....16-17
Name Tags..……………………………………………………………………………………....17
Patches…………………………………………………………………………..……………..17
Shoulder Cords…………………………………………………………………………………...17
Shoulder Tabs …………………………………………………………………………………17-18
Physical Training Uniforms……………………………………………………………………....18
Battle Dress Uniform……………………………..……………………………………………18
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Optional Items……………………………………….……………………………………………..…18
JROTC Badges………………………………………………………………………….……….....19
JROTC Insignia……………………………………………………………………………………..20
Cadet Male Headgear…………………………………………………………………………...…..21
Cadet Female Headgear………………………………………………………………………….....22
Cadet Battle Dress Uniform………………………………………………………………………..23
Cadet Lightweight Blue Jacket……………………………………………………………………..24
Cadet Male 1620 Service Dress…………………………………………………………………….25
Cadet Female 1620 Service Dress………………………………………………………………....26
Cadet Male Blue Shirt……………………………………………………………………………....27
Cadet Female Blue Shirt……………………………………………………………………………..28
CHAPTER 6: CADET RIBBONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Outstanding Cadet………………………………………………………...………………………..29
Leadership…………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Achievement……………………………………………………..….……………………………..29
Superior Performance………………………………………………….…………………..…….…29
Distinguished Unit Award……………………………………………….…………………………29
Aerospace and Technology Honors Camp…………………………………..………...….………..29
Top Performer ………………………………………………………………..……………..…….29
Academic…………………………………………………………………..……………….……...30
Outstanding Flight………………………………………………………………..……….……….30
Leadership School………………………………………………………………..………….….…30
Cocurricular Activities Leadership………………………………………………….……….…….30
Color Guard…………………………………………………………………….…………….……..30
Service……………………………………………………………………………………….……..31
Extreme Excellence Challenge……………………………………………………………………..31
Recruiting…………………………………………………………………….……………………..31
Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………31
Attendance………………………………………………………………………………….……….31
Good Conduct………………………………………………………………………………….…..31
Dress and Appearance……………………………………………………………………….……..31
Longevity………………………………………………………...…………………………….……31
CHAPTER 7: CADET AWARDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Gold Valor…………………………………………………………………………………………32
Silver Valor………………………………………………………………………………………..32
Cadet Humanitarian……………………………………………………………………………..…32
Community Service with Excellence………………………………………………………………32
Air Force Association……………………………………………..………………………………..33
Daedalian………………………………………...…………………………………………………33
American Legion Scholastic……………………………………………………………..…………34
American Legion General Military Excellence…………………………………………….……...34
Daughters of the American Revolution………………………………………………………….…34
American Veterans………………………………………………………………………….….…..34
Reserve Officers Association……………………………………………………….……................35
Military Order of World Wars………………………………………………………………….…..35
Military Officers Association of America………………………………………………………….35
Veterans of Foreign Wars………………………………………………………………….….…….36
National Sojourners………………………………………………………………………………...36
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17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Sons of the American Revolution……………………………………………….………………….36
Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction………………………………………………………………...37
Military Order of the Purple Heart…………………………………………………………………..37
Air Force Sergeants Association…………………………………………………………………….37
Sons of Union Veteran of the Civil War……………………………………………………………37
Tuskegee Airmen……………………………………………………………………………………37-38
The Retired Enlisted Association….………………………………………………………………..38
CHAPTER 8: CADET HONOR CODE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
The Purpose of the Honor Code……………………………………………………………….. 39
Honor as a Military Officer…………………………………………………………………….. 39
Elements of the Honor Code………………………………………………………………….…39-41
Offenses……………………………………………………………………………………….41
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….41
CHAPTER 9: SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Color Guard........................................................................................................................................42
2. Community Service……………………………………………………………………………...….42
3. Field Trips……………………………………………………………………………….……......42
4. Model Club……………..………………………………………………………………….……..42
5. Wellness Club……….……………………………………………………………………………42
CHAPTER 10: CADET CORPS ORGANIZATION
1. Organization....................................................................................................................................43
2. Cadet Rank, Promotion, and Rotation………………………...…………………………………..43-44
3. Unit Manning Document……………….………………….……………………………………...44
4. Job Descriptions…………………...……………………………………………………………... 44
5. Unit Manning Document……………………………………………………………………….45
6. Job Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………46-47
CHAPTER 11: WARRIOR KNOWLEDGE
1. Air Force Vision 2020.................................................................................................................. 48
2. Air Force Mission……………………………………………………………………………….. 48
3. AFOATS/Air Force JROTC Mission……………..…………………………………………..48
4. Air Force Core Values…………………………………………………………………………... 48
5. Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………. 48
6. Phonetic Alphabet………………………………………………………………………………. 48
7. The Star-Spangled Banner............................................................................................................. 48
8. America The Beautiful................................................................................................................... 49
9. Air Force Song...............................................................................................................................49-50
10. Air Force Hymn............................................................................................................................ 50
11. High Flight.................................................................................................................................... 50
12. One More Roll............................................................................................................................... 51
13. Oath of Office…………………………………………………………………………………... 51
14. Quotations......................................................................................................................................51-52
15. Air Power Significant Events in History......................................................................................53-54
16. JROTC Creed……………………………………………………………………………………54
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CHAPTER 1:
THE AIR FORCE
JUNIOR
RESERVE
OFFICER
TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM
2. Program Expectations. Cadets will:
Understand importance of patriotism in
our democratic society
1. Program Overview. The JROTC
mission is to "Develop citizens of
character dedicated to serving their nation
and community."
Develop morals, self-reliance, selfesteem, leadership, and communication
skills
The objectives of JROTC are to educate
and train high school cadets in
citizenship, promote community service,
instill responsibility, character, and selfdiscipline, and provide instruction in air
and space fundamentals.
Develop study skills, graduate from high
school, and pursue higher education or
vocational goals
Follow the rules of parents, school
administrators, teachers, and community
officials
The JROTC program is grounded in the
Air Force core values of integrity first,
service before self, and excellence in all
we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air
Force heritage and traditions, the
development of flight, applied flight
sciences, military aerospace policies, and
space exploration.
Participate in community service
activities
Develop social skills and values and
strive to adhere to the Cadet Code of
Conduct and Honor Code
Curriculum opportunities include:
 Academic studies

Character education

Life skills education

Leadership opportunities

Team-building experiences

Intramural competition

Field trips / training opportunities
Understand the need for the military and
its purpose in a democracy
Be familiar with aerospace history,
doctrine, and career opportunities
Be familiar with military customs,
courtesies, and traditions
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CHAPTER
2:
REQUIREMENTS
other means of correction have been
exhausted to maintain the morale and
discipline of the unit. Cadet may be
disenrolled for:
PROGRAM
1. Admission of Students. To be
eligible for membership and to continue
in the JROTC program, each cadet must
be:
 Failure to maintain acceptable
standards (including uniform wear
and grooming)
 Inaptitude or indifference to
training
1.1. Enrolled in and attending a regular
course of instruction at the host school.
Students from other schools may
participate if both school principals agree
and the course counts on the student’s
transcript for credit towards graduation.
 Disciplinary reasons
 Failure to remain enrolled in school
 Any other reason deemed
appropriate by the principal and the
SASI
1.2. Selected by the SASI in coordination
with the principal or a designated
representative to ensure enrolled students
meet acceptable standards. JROTC is a
voluntary program.
While JROTC
instills self-discipline, it is not to be used
as the remedy for chronic student body
disciplinary problems.
Below is a list of factors and their related
performance standards which can indicate
indifference to training. Failure to meet
standards in any single area is grounds for
disenrollment.
2.1. Duty Performance: successfully
completing assigned tasks in a timely
manner; demonstrating sound judgment,
self-discipline, and willingness to perform
1.3. Capable of participating in the
complete JROTC curriculum. NOTE:
Handicapped
students,
with
the
concurrence of the SASI and the
principal, may participate. The goal of
our unit is a representation of the entire
student body.
2.2. Leadership/Followership:
demonstrating a willingness to accept
leadership responsibility; displaying
decisiveness and initiative in problem
solving
1.4. Above the 8th grade. Students may
participate during the summer between
the 8th and 9th grades.
2.3. Adaptability to Military Training:
respecting
authority;
adhering
to
standards and training rules; exercising
self-discipline; functioning effectively
within the cadet corps environment
1.5. A citizen or national of the United
States or an alien admitted for permanent
residence.
2. Disenrollments. Disenrollment from
JROTC is recommended by the SASI and
approved by the principal. However, this
option will only be exercised when all
2.4. Professional Qualities: cooperative;
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something, don’t just tell them.
presenting a professional military
appearance;
demonstrating
proper
military bearing and presence, including
proper use of military customs and
courtesies
4.3.
Feedback.
Provide immediate
feedback, to the proper person. Feedback
should focus on the behavior, not the
individual. Feedback should be given for
both negative and positive behavior.
2.5. Adaptability to Stress: displaying an
even temperament in a wide range of
situations.
4.4. Consequences. This involves both
rewards and discipline. Administering
discipline as a consequence must be
immediate and consistent.
2.6. Communication: demonstrating
command of the English language and
communicating in a clear and concise
manner.
4.5. Growth. It’s important to show
growth. Establish goals and measure
performance towards meeting those goals.
2.7. Judgment and Decisions: facing
problems; appearing in control; accepting
and considering criticism; accepting own
part in problem areas; making decisions
4.6. Mutual Respect. All training will
be carried out with mutual respect. It is
inherent that subordinates should treat
their superiors with respect. It is also
necessary for the superiors to treat their
subordinates with similar respect. Use the
following guidelines for building mutual
respect.
1) Set the example—all the time. You
should portray the attitude, “Do as I
do.”
2) Avoid sarcasm. Sarcasm breaks
down self-esteem.
3) No profanity.
Besides being
unprofessional, profanity is a sign
of a weak vocabulary.
4) Corrections should be consistent.
5) No verbal or physical abuse—
including hazing—EVER!
6) Know the rules and regulations so
you can properly train or be
trained. This includes doing your
homework, studying and being
prepared for all of your classes.
2.8. Human Relations: demonstrating
empathy and sensitivity toward others;
demonstrating strong interpersonal skills;
effective team member when working in a
group.
3. Transfers. Students transferring from
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,
or other Air Force units are authorized
full credit for training received. Transfer
of rank held in another service program is
determined by the SASI.
4. Basic Leadership Principals.
4.1. Expectations. Clearly spell out
what is expected and/or required of the
people you work with.
4.2. Skills.
Acquire the knowledge
necessary to accomplish the task. Lead
by example. Show students how to do
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CHAPTER 3:
COURTESIES
CUSTOMS
correct salute and to render it with all due
respect and recognition. Cadets will be
taught how to salute properly as part of
their initial training. Cadets will salute all
commissioned officers regardless of
service. Cadets will salute cadets of
higher rank. It is not necessary for cadets
of the same rank to salute one another.
Salute when outdoors and in uniform. Do
not salute indoors except when formally
reporting to a commissioned officer or
when receiving military awards. The
official distance at which a salute is to be
rendered is when the ranking person is 612 paces from the lower ranking person.
In order to simplify this, the lower
ranking person will salute at a distance
from which a verbal greeting would be
appropriate. When rendering a verbal
greeting for a cadet, it is necessary to say
their full rank, not just cadet (i.e. “Good
evening, Cadet Colonel Jones”). If cadets
are in a group, but not in formation, the
group is called to attention and everyone
salutes or the highest-ranking person can
salute for the group. The salute is
rendered only once if the senior officer
remains in the immediate vicinity and no
conversation takes place. If conversation
does take place, the senior officer is
saluted upon departure.
In public
gatherings such as sports events,
meetings, or when a salute would be
inappropriate or impractical, salutes are
not to be rendered. Cadets should not
salute when carrying heavy or bulky
articles in both hands. They should not
shift articles to both hands to avoid
rendering a salute. Nodding and greeting
the other individual is appropriate if a
cadet is unable to return or render a
salute.
AND
1. Overview. As a cadet assigned to
JROTC, you represent your high school,
community and the United States Air
Force. High standards of conduct, both
social and military, are expected of you.
This chapter outlines the customs and
courtesies—the standards of decorum—
that are required and expected of you.
2. Relations with Subordinates. Cadets
are forbidden from using their rank or
position to take undue advantage of or
inflict cruelty upon subordinates,
including hazing, indignity, oppression,
abusive rights of passage, or deprivation
of any right or privilege to which legally
entitled.
3. Titles of Address. Cadets will
address all commissioned officers by their
rank (Lieutenant Colonel Longo, Major
Jones, Captain Smith) or by “Sir” or
“Ma’am”. Address Noncommissioned
Officers (NCOs) by their full rank or the
appropriate abbreviation (Master Sergeant
Chitwood, Staff Sergeant Miller—
Sergeant Miller; Airman First Class
Jones—Airman Jones). Always address a
Chief Master Sergeant as Chief (Chief
Williams). All cadets will address each
other by Cadet Rank (Cadet Major Smith)
while performing JROTC duties.
4. Saluting. Saluting is one of the oldest
military customs. It is rendered as a sign
of respect. A salute that is mechanical or
sloppy is not proper courtesy. Therefore,
it is important for a cadet to master the
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cadets should take the same actions as if
in uniform. However, instead of saluting,
place the right hand over the heart. If a
hat is worn, it should be removed with the
right hand and placed over the heart.
5. The Flag, National Anthem and To
The Colors. The flag is a symbol of the
United States and the principles for which
it stands. The National Anthem is the
declaration of reverence and loyalty to
our country with the flag as an emblem.
On certain occasions, such as during
inclement weather or when a band is not
present for retreat ceremony, “To the
Colors” is played instead of the National
Anthem. “To the Colors” is a bugle call
sounded as a salute to the flag and is
symbolic of the respect for the nation and
the flag. The flag and our country are
thought of as being one and the same.
Therefore, anytime the National Anthem
or “To the Colors” is played, the proper
courtesy as prescribed in the following
paragraphs must be rendered:
6.
Other Rules of Behavior and
Military Decorum. In addition to using
proper titles, saluting, reporting, and
paying respect to our flag and anthem,
cadets will ensure they adhere to the
following rules of behavior and military
decorum in or out of uniform. (NOTE:
The OH-20061 Unit is defined as all areas
of the classroom and storage area.)
6.1. The first cadet to see a commissioned
officer enter or leave the room will call
the room to attention. This does not apply
to the SASI. Call the room to attention if
a commissioned officer is already in the
room and a more senior officer
enters/leaves the room. Call the room to
attention if the Principal or an assistant
principle enters or departs the room. Do
not call the room to attention if a
commissioned officer is already in the
room and a more junior officer
enters/leaves the room. Do not call rooms
to attention for cadets regardless of rank.
5.1. When in uniform and in formation,
but not part of a ceremony, the
commander will give "Present Arms" as
the National Anthem or “To the Colors”
is sounded.
5.2. The general principle for cadets to
follow while at all outdoor occasions in
uniform but not in formation is to face the
flag, if visible, or the music if not, and
render a salute until either the flag is
grasped or the music has stopped.
6.2. Cadets will use one of the Seven
Responses when responding to a
commissioned officer non-commissioned
officer (NCO), the Principal, assistant
principles or senior cadet. The Seven
Responses are:
5.3. When indoors, in uniform, cadets
should stand at attention, without
rendering a salute. No action need be
taken when the National Anthem or “To
the Colors” is sounded on a radio or
television.
“Yes, sir/ma’am”
“No, sir/ma’am”
“No excuse, Sir/ma’am”
5.4. When in civilian or athletic clothing,
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“Sir/ma’am, I do not know”
“Sir/ma’am, I do not understand”
“Sir/ma’am, may I make a
statement?”
“Sir/ma’am, may I ask a question?”
not just a military courtesy, to be
punctual.
We take this VERY
SERIOUSLY in the military. When a
military function like JROTC class, or a
meeting is scheduled to begin at a
specified time it will start at that time--not
a second later. Tardiness will not be
tolerated.
6.3.
Stand
when
addressing
a
commissioned officer, NCO or senior
cadet.
8.
Suspenses, Appointments and
Commitments. There are only three
acceptable ways to handle suspenses,
appointments and commitments. (Note:
You have a commitment if you tell
someone you will do something, be
somewhere, participate in something, etc.)
a. Meet them!
b. If you cannot meet the suspense,
appointment and/or commitment,
renegotiate a new deadline, well
ahead of time. Ignoring suspenses,
or waiting until the last minute to
ask for an extension are poor ways
to conduct business.
c. Have an acceptable reason for not
meeting the suspense, appointment
and/or commitment. Excuses such
as being, “Too busy” will not be
accepted or tolerated.
6.4. Keep the classroom and storage area
neat and clean at all times. If you see a
mess, take the initiative to clean it up.
Don’t assume someone else will take care
of it.
6.5. Smoking is not permitted at any
JROTC function, regardless of where the
activity is held.
6.6. Alcohol is not permitted at any
JROTC function, regardless of where the
activity is held.
6.7. Be Professional.
Cadets must
conduct themselves as ladies/gentlemen at
all times. Behavior that adversely affects
the image of JROTC, the Air Force or
Bellbrook High School will not be
tolerated.
Examples of inappropriate
behavior are:
1)Attending
political
and/or
controversial public displays while
in uniform
2) Using profanity/obscenities in any
form
3) Sexual harassment
4) Jokes about race, gender, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, culture or
national origin
CHAPTER 4: THE UNIFORM
7. Punctuality. It is a common courtesy,
1.
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General.
This chapter establishes
policy and procedures governing the wear
of the JROTC cadet uniform. It has been
compiled from Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2903. Proper uniform wear
reflects on your professionalism, as well
as your pride in yourself and your service.
Always strive to set the example for
uniform wear and in doing so you will
meet our third core value of “Excellence
in All We Do.”
seam, resting on, but not over the
seam.
The rank insignia is
perpendicular to the ground.
2. All buttons on the jacket must be
fastened.
3. The nametag is worn on the right
side of the service dress jacket
with the bottom of the nametag
level with the bottom of the
ribbons.
4. On the service dress, males and
females both will center ribbons
over but not on top of the edge of
the welt pocket. The ribbons are
worn in order of precedence from
the wearer’s lower left to upper
right. The proper sequencing of
ribbons can be found on the chart
in the cadet classroom or in the
first year cadet book (pg. 32).
5. JROTC cadets are eligible for
several badges. Badges are
centered 1/2 inch above the top
row of ribbons (or the pocket if
no ribbons have been earned).
2. Wear of the Uniform. The JROTC
cadet uniform is, with certain exceptions,
the same as that worn by active duty
personnel. Cadets will be issued uniforms
at no expense to the cadet. They are
responsible for maintaining the uniform in
good order and wearing it neatly and
correctly. Cadets will wear the uniform
as directed by the SASI and ASI. The
SASI may waive the requirement to wear
the uniform in special cases where it
would be impractical or when the uniform
could be damaged.
3. Unauthorized Wear of the Uniform.
The JROTC uniform will not be worn to
any establishment or while participating
in any activity that may bring discredit
upon the Air Force or JROTC.
5. Slacks/Skirts
1. Males wear blue service slacks with
all uniform combinations.
The
bottom front of the slacks will rest on
the front of the shoe with a slight
break in the crease. The back of the
legs will be approximately 7/8 of an
inch longer than the front.
2. Both males and females wear the
blue belt with silver buckle. The
silver tip of the belt extends beyond
the buckle facing the wearer's left
(males) or right (females), with no
blue fabric showing.
4. The Service Dress Uniform. Service
Dress is the military equivalent of a
business suit. Women may wear pants or
a skirt when required to wear Service
Dress, but may only wear pants during
change of commands.
4.1. Service Dress Jacket
1. Rank insignia will be worn on the
collar placed halfway up the
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3. Females may wear the issued slacks
with belt loops (same length as
males), or the blue skirt. Skirt length
is no shorter than the top of the
kneecap and no longer than the
bottom of the kneecap.
4. Hosiery must be worn with skirts.
Hose will be sheer, nylon, in neutral,
dark brown, black, off-black, or dark
blue shades that complement the
uniform and the individual's skin
tone.
tie tabs are mandatory with the long
sleeve shirt. A tie clip or tie tack is
permissible. The design must be of
the Air Force crest or the new “wings
and star.”
7. Footwear.
1. Males wear black socks with slacks.
Females also wear black socks or
hose when wearing slacks.
2. Males wear black, low quarter
shoes. Females wear black low
quarters or proper black military
heals with slacks or skirts. Heals
must be plain, with no design or
ornamentation on them, and the heel
will not be higher than 2-1/2 inches.
Pumps may be patent leather or
leather.
6. Shirt.
1. All cadets wear the light blue shortsleeved or long-sleeved shirt. Rank
is worn on shoulder epaulets or shirt
collar. Nametags are worn on the
cadets’right side of the shirt or
blouse. For males they are grounded
to the top of the pocket and centered.
For females the nametag is centered
on the right side even with or 1 inch
above or below the first exposed
button and parallel to the ground.
Ribbon and badge locations are the
same as worn on the service dress
coat and are an optional wear item.
All light-blue shirts will be worn
tucked in, with the exception of the
optional female tailored version.
Females may opt to purchase (at
their own expense) and wear the untucked light blue shirt.
2. For standardization purposes ties and
tie tabs will not be worn with the
short sleeve blue shirt. Men wear a
V-neck undershirt when not wearing
a tie. Crew neck undershirts are not
permitted under the short sleeve
blues shirt, as they are visible at the
neck when no tie is worn. Ties and
8. Headgear. Cadet Officers will wear
the JROTC hat insignia with a reef
(officer) or no reef (enlisted.)
9. Outer Garments.
9.1. The all-weather coat is worn by
males and females and as an outer
garment only (must be taken off indoors).
9.2. The lightweight blue jacket is an
outer garment only, and must be zipped
up at least halfway.
9.3. All cadets will wear metallic rank on
the epaulets of the all-weather and
lightweight jackets.
Rank will be
centered on both epaulets 5/8ths-inch
from the shoulder seam.
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10. Mess Dress and Semiformal Dress.
Cadets will wear the mess dress or
semiformal dress uniform for official
JROTC formal social functions (dining
out, military ball, etc.). The semiformal
dress uniform is the same as the service
dress uniform with the following
exceptions:
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CHAPTER 5: APPEARANCE
STANDARDS (GENERAL)
cover must
headgear).
conceal
any
religious
1. Personal Grooming and Accessory
Standards. In accordance with current
active duty Air Force criteria outlined in
AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal
Appearance of Air Force Personnel,
cadets must use discretion when wearing
bracelets in uniform. The policy states
that the bracelets are to be "conservative
in color, and not faddish." Both rules
apply, so that brightly colored bracelets
that stand out from the uniform should not
be worn, regardless of what cause they
promote; likewise, bracelets that fit with
the uniform in color but are faddish and
are in support of a cause or organization
that would not reflect well on the Air
Force should not be worn. See AFI 362903 and AFOATSI 36-2008 for further
specific guidance.
3. Special Team Uniforms. With the
approval of HQ AFOATS/JROS, special
teams (color/honor guards, etc.) may wear
additional uniform items or wear a
distinctive yet conservative military
uniform. Specialized items or uniforms
are worn only when performing duty as a
member of the specialized group.
4. Hair Standards.
4.1. Overall Standard (Male &
Female). Hair will be clean, wellgroomed and neat. If dyed, hair will look
natural. Hair will not contain excessive
amount of grooming aids. Hair will not
be worn in an extreme or fad style on in
such a way that exceeds length or bulk
standards or violates safety requirements
(SASI has the final determination in what
constitutes a “FAD style”). Hair will not
touch eyebrows when groomed or
protrude below the front band of properly
worn headgear. EXCEPTION: Hair may
be visible in front of women’s flight cap.
2. Religious Items. Religious items will
not be worn with any JROTC uniform
unless written permission is granted by
the SASI, the school principal, and HQ
AFJROTC. A letter of approval must
also be obtained by the leader of the
cadet’s faith to ensure that apparel is in
keeping with doctrinal or traditional
observances of the cadet’s religion. No
item should be authorized that will have
an adverse affect on the student’s health,
safety, or performance of his/her duties.
4.2. Hair Standards (Male). Hair will
have a tapered appearance on both sides
and back, both with and without
headgear. A tapered appearance is one
that when viewed from any angle outlines
the individual’s hair so that it conforms to
the shape of the head, curving inward to
the natural termination point. A block cut
permitted with tapered appearance. Hair
will not touch the ears and only closely
cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck
may touch the collar. Hair will not exceed
1¼ inches in bulk, regardless of length
Religious Headgear.
Religious
headgear may be worn indoors upon the
approval of the SASI, school principal,
and HQ AFJROTC. Religious headgear
may be worn outdoors so long as it is not
visible (i.e. the standard issue Air Force
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and not exceed 1/4 inch at the natural
termination point. Hair will not contain
nor have any visible foreign items
attached to it.
for either powered or non-powered
aircraft.
6.3. Flight Certificate Badge. Awarded
to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA
pilot’s certificate for either powered or
non-powered aircraft.
4.3. Hair Standards (Female). Hair will
be styled to present a professional
appearance. Plain and conservative pins,
combs, headbands, elastic bands, and
barrettes similar to the individual’s hair
color permitted to keep hair in place. Hair
will not extend in length on all sides
below an invisible line drawn parallel to
the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt
collar at the back of the neck. Hair will
not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent
proper wear of headgear. Hair will not
include hair ornaments such as ribbons or
jeweled pins.
6.4.
Awareness Presentation Team
Badge. Awarded for participation on an
Awareness Presentation Team.
6.5. Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge.
Awarded to cadets who are members of
the Kitty Hawk Air Society.
6.6. American Modeling Association
(AMA) Wings. Awarded to cadets who
are members of a local AMA chartered
model airplane club. Contact the AMA
(list of award contacts is located on the
Cyber Campus Website) to obtain badge
for qualifying cadets.
5. Insignia Placement. Insignia on the
JROTC uniform will be worn according
to the figures contained in this guide. HQ
AFOATS/JROS is the review/approval
authority for waivers and for situations
not specifically addressed by this guide or
AFOATSI 36-2001.
6.7. Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet
Badge. This annual award consists of a
certificate
and
the
Distinguished
AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award
recognizes one outstanding cadet selected
at the end of each school year. This
allows the recipient to wear the award
throughout their final year in the
AFJROTC program. The recipient must
be of high moral character, demonstrate
positive personal attributes, display
outstanding military potential, and
maintain consistent academic and military
excellence. The recipient should hold the
following awards prior to selection:
6. Badges.
6.1. Ground School Badge. Awarded
for completion of the honors ground
school curriculum option or completion of
an aviation ground school program
prescribed by the FAA. Seniors may
wear the badge after the first grading
period if they are receiving a passing
grade.
6.2. Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any
cadet possessing a solo flight certificate
signed by a FAA certified flight instructor
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Leadership Ribbon
Achievement Ribbon
Superior Performance Ribbon
Academic Ribbon
Co curricular Activities Leadership
Ribbon
Service Ribbon
is mandatory on all uniforms except the
raincoat, overcoat, and all weather coat.
Cadets enrolled in Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
and AFJROTC who use the same uniform
for both activities may wear the CAP
wing patch on the right shoulder and the
AFJROTC patch on the left shoulder with
the AFJROTC shoulder patch taking
precedence.
The SASI, in coordination with the ASI
and with the concurrence of the principal,
selects the recipient of this award. The
AFOATS Form 308, Certificate of
Recognition, is used to present with the
badge. The unit must purchase the badge
from a vendor.
8.2.
Unit Shoulder Patch.
HQ
AFOATS/JROS is the approval authority
for all school shoulder patches. If a
school/unit patch is used, it will be worn
by all cadets. The overall dimensions of
the school patch will not exceed 3-inches
by 3 ¼-inches for rectangle and 3-inches
in diameter for round patches to include
any border material. The AFJROTC
emblem is for the exclusive use of
AFJROTC and should not be altered or
included in the design of school shoulder
patches. Wear the AFJROTC patch on
the left and the school patch on the right
sleeve ½ to 1 inch below the outer
shoulder seam.
6.8. Aerospace Education Foundation
(AEF)
Academic
Cadet
Badge.
Awarded to rising Junior and Senior
cadets for academic excellence as
signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade
point average with no grade below “C” on
their transcript. The individuals must be
recommended by the SASI.
6.9. Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded
to cadets who have fulfilled model
rocketry program requirements.
9.
Shoulder Cords.
Cadets are
authorized to wear one shoulder cord on
the left shoulder. The shoulder cord can
be worn on the short or long sleeve light
blue shirt and the service dress coat. The
SASI will designate criteria on who may
wear shoulder cords. Colors to denote
different honors may be used. On the
1620 service dress coat, cords should be
pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden
beneath the cord.
7. Nametags. Nametags are authorized,
but not required. If nametags are used, all
cadets must wear them. Air Force Metal
Nametags worn on the 1620 Service
Dress Coat. Two-line nametags are not
authorized.
The wear of multiple
nametags on any uniform item is also
prohibited.
8. Patches.
8.1. AFJROTC Shoulder Patch. Wear
of the AFJROTC official shoulder patch
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collar and on a plain BDU cap or baseball
cap without emblems or writing.
ALTERNATIVE UNIFORMS
11. AFJROTC Physical Training (PT)
Uniform.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
13. Service caps with plain visors may be
worn by cadet officers and others
designated by the SASI. Service caps are
not Table of Allowance (TA) items.
Purchases must be made from school or
private funds with no cost to the Air
Force.
11.1. Shirts will be tucked in.
11.2. Do not mix portions of the PT
uniform with any combination of the Air
Force uniform.
11.3. The PT uniform is not to be
substituted for the weekly uniform day.
Air Force sweaters are authorized
although they are not a Table of
Allowance (TA) item. Purchases must be
made from school or private funds with
no cost to the Air Force.
11.4. The PT uniform should only be
worn when there is a scheduled
AFJROTC event.
11.5. SASI will establish unit-specific
policies on PT uniform wear.
11.6. With SASI and principal approval,
units may substitute a unit-specific PT
uniform for the Air Force PT uniform.
Logos and emblems should be
conservative and in good taste, must
reflect affiliation with AFJROTC, and
may reflect affiliation with the school.
12. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU).
12.1. BDU wear is authorized on a
limited basis and BDUs will be obtained
and maintained at no expense to the Air
Force. BDUs may only be worn in school
once each month and must be approved
by the school principal. The SASI will
establish policy on when BDUs may be
worn outside of the normal school day
and the wear of optional items on the
BDU.
12.2. Safety is the major consideration
for BDU footwear. For example, athletic
shoes should be worn if the activity is
primarily a physical event; boots should
be worn if walking through heavy foliage.
12.3. If approved for wear, miniature
metal rank insignia may be worn on the
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When using officer standard-size metal rank, center on
epaulet 5/8 inch from shoulder seam
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Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on
both labels
AFJROTC patch on left sleeve ½ to
1 inch below shoulder seam and
centered
First badge ½ inch above the top row of
ribbons or edge of welt pocket if no
ribbons worn. Center additional badges
½ inch above first one.
Flight Solo or
Flight Certificate badge
Ground School badge
Center ribbons resting on but not over
edge of pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row.
Wear all or some.
Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA)
wings worn 1 inch below welt pocket.
Model Rocketry badge worn 2 inches
below AMA wings or 3 inches below
welt pocket if no AMA wings are worn.1
inch below welt pocket.
Center name tag on
right side between arm
seam and lapel, with
bottom edge parallel to
top of welt pocket.
Center Awareness Presentation Team (APT)
badge 3 inches below top of welt pocket.
Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or
only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If
they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they
remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.
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Airman Basic wear lapel insignia on
both labels
Flight Solo or
Flight Certificate badge
Ground School badge
Academy of Model
Aeronautic (AMA)
wings.
Model Rocketry badge
Center name tag on right side
between lapel and arm seam, 1 to
3 inches higher than top button.
Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or
only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If
they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they
remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.
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CHAPTER 6: CADET RIBBONS
achievements and accomplishments of
other cadets.
1.
Outstanding
Cadet
Ribbon.
Awarded annually at the SASI’s
discretion to the outstanding first-year,
second-year, third-year, and fourth-year
cadet. 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.
5. Distinguished Unit Award (DUA).
Awarded to cadets enrolled during the
academic year when a unit is selected by
HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA.
Units have to set and accomplish goals for
the year to attain this award. AFJROTC
Operations Support will post specific
criteria for this award annually in the
Cyber Campus HQ Library Distinguished
Unit Award folder.
2. Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the
SASI’s discretion for outstanding
performance in a position of leadership as
an AFJROTC cadet in corps training
activities. Limited to 5 percent of the
eligible group to ensure recognition of
cadets who have consistently displayed
outstanding leadership ability above and
beyond expected performance.
*5.1. If DUA is won by unit in
multiple years then consecutive awards
are denoted by single oak leaf clusters for
each additional award.
*5.2. If during a Unit
Evaluation the JROTC unit receives an
“Exceeds Standards” as the overall
evaluation and is identified by HQ
AFJROTC as a unit “with merit” then unit
is authorized the wear of a silver star on
ribbon.
3. Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for a
significant achievement as deemed
appropriate by the SASI. Limited to 5
percent of the cadet corps. Individuals
may not receive more than one ribbon
during a 1-year period.
6. Aerospace and Technology Honors
Camp Ribbon. Awarded for attendance
at Honors Camp. This award consists of a
Leadership School Ribbon with an “H”
device and will be provided by HQ
AFJROTC at the Honors Camp site.
4. Superior Performance Ribbon.
Awarded annually at the SASI’s
discretion for outstanding achievement or
meritorious service rendered specifically
on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the
ribbon for a single or sustained
performance of a superior nature.
Limited to 10 percent of the cadet corps
to ensure recognition of achievements and
services which are clearly outstanding and
exceptional
when
compared
to
7. Top Performer Award. The Cadet
Top Performer Award is a Headquarters,
AFJROTC award presented to a
maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet
corps
population
(unduplicated
headcount). All currently enrolled cadets
may
be
considered.
Specific
consideration should be given to cadets
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not previously recognized for superior
performance
9.
Outstanding
Flight
Ribbon.
Awarded each academic term to members
of the outstanding flight. The criteria to
determine the outstanding flight include:
7.1. The award will recognize a
cadet’s performance in the following key
areas: Leadership and job performance:
in primary duty and specifically in
preparation for the unit’s annual
assessment.
Leadership qualities:
involvement and positions held in
extracurricular activities.
Academic
performance: nominee must be in good
academic standing in all high school
course work.
Significant selfimprovement. Community involvement.
Other accomplishments.
- JROTC GPA
- Community service hours
- Number of cadets that completed
assigned tasks; i.e., bring food in for the
Annual Food Drive, turning in homework
assignments on time, turning in money
owed, etc
- Number of sign ups for recycling
- Uniform wear and inspections
- Flight Commanders accomplishing
assigned jobs & tasks
- Promotion test scores
7.2. A SASI may nominate
candidates to their respective Area
Administrator. Area Administrators will
present awards to nominees during their
visit unless personal observation of the
cadet warrants otherwise.
10.
Leadership
School
Ribbon.
Awarded for completion of an approved
leadership school program of at least 5
days duration. Add an “H” Device for
completion of an Air Force Honors Camp
(provided by HQ AFJROTC at camp
site). Add a silver star for outstanding
performance or leadership ability at a
Leadership School. Limit the star to 10
percent of the class. This ribbon may
only be earned once.
7.3. Ribbons will be available from
HQ AFJROTC and distributed to the Area
Administrators for presentation.
The
award consists of a certificate and a
ribbon, which may be presented by the
Area Administrator during the visit or the
SASI if the cadet(s) is unavailable due to
class scheduling conflict, etc. The ribbon
may be worn for the duration of a cadet’s
tenure in AFJROTC.
11. Cocurricular Activities Leadership
Ribbon.
Awarded at the SASI’s
discretion for leadership in AFJROTC
cocurricular activities (such as dining-in
chairperson, golf scramble, Air Force
Marathon, annual food drive, 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.
8. Academic Ribbon. Awarded for
academic excellence as signified by
attaining an overall grade point average of
at least “B” for one academic term, in
addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC.
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An oak leaf cluster should be added to
this ribbon for each additional award.
15. Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for
outstanding effort in support of unit
recruiting activities. The SASI awards
this ribbon for each member recruited into
the Corps by a current cadet.
12. Color Guard Ribbon. Awarded for
distinguished participation in at least 10
color guard events per academic year, or
20 color guard practices in an academic
year, whichever is lower. An oak leaf
cluster should be added to this ribbon for
each year of qualifying membership
beginning with the second year.
16. Activities Ribbon. Awarded for
participation in cocurricular activities
other than Color Guard. These include,
but are not limited to Model Club, fitness
Club, and AFJROTC academic teams.
An oak leaf cluster should be added to
this ribbon for each year of membership
beginning with the second year. The
SASI awards this ribbon to cadets that
average weekly participation in a club per
academic term.
13. Service Ribbon. Awarded at the
SASI’s
discretion
for
distinctive
performance in school, community, or
AFJROTC service projects. Limit to
members whose active participation in a
service project contributed significantly to
the
goals
of
the
organization.
Participation in Color Guard does not
qualify for the service ribbon.
17. Attendance Ribbon. Awarded each
academic term to cadets that are not
absent or tardy (any combination) more
than three times in the previous quarter.
Field trips are not counted as an absence.
18. Good Conduct Ribbon. Awarded to
cadets with no suspensions of any kind,
no adverse reports from other staff or
faculty in a semester, if approved by the
SASI.
14. Extreme Excellence Challenge
(E2C) Ribbon. Awarded by the SASI for
participation in the Extreme Excellence
Challenge
(E2C) physical
fitness
program. All cadets who participate in the
E2C 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
percentile in the E2C program. If a cadet
earns a percentile score of 90-99 they will
wear a Silver Star. If they receive a
perfect 100 percent they will wear the
Gold Star on the ribbon. The percentiles
are computed automatically under E2C
Assessment in Cyber Campus.
19. Dress and Appearance Ribbon.
Awarded for wearing uniform on all
designated uniform days and conforming
to all AFJROTC dress and appearance
standards. Cadets must average a 95% on
all uniform inspections per an academic
term.
20. Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for
completion of each AS year.
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proposed citation to accompany the
award. HQ AFOATS/JROS will forward
the valor award to AFOATS/JR for final
approval.
Upon approval, HQ
AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation,
medal, and ribbon for presentation.
CHAPTER 7: CADET AWARDS
1. Gold Valor Award. Awards consist
of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The
Gold Valor Award recognizes the most
outstanding voluntary acts of selfsacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet
involving conspicuous risk of life above
and beyond the call of duty.
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 dayto-day service in the community.
Forward recommendations for valor
awards through HQ AFOATS/JROS 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. AFOATS/JROS will forward the
valor award to AFOATS/JR for final
approval.
Upon approval, HQ
AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation,
medal, and ribbon for presentation.
Forward
recommendations
for
humanitarian
awards
to
HQ
AFOATS/JROS 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
AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation
and ribbon for presentation.
2. Silver Valor Award. Awards consist
of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The
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.
4. 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,
organizing, directing, and executing of a
major unit community service project that
greatly benefit the local community. This
is not an award given to participants but
to the key leader(s) of the project.
Forward recommendations for valor
awards through HQ AFOATS/JROS 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
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Forward
recommendations
for
Community Service with Excellence
Award to HQ AFOATS/JROS 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 (if available) describing the
outcome of the project, letters of
appreciation from civic leaders, or other
information deemed appropriate to
validate eligibility. In addition, submit a
proposed citation to accompany the
award.
Upon
approval,
HQ
AFOATS/JROS distributes the citation
and ribbon for presentation.
Possess the highest personal and ethical
standards and strong positive convictions.
Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.
6. 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 selfsacrifice 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 Daedalian
in the village of Lavadia, Greece and
depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus
fabricating their legendary wings of wax
and feathers. The award also includes a
ribbon.
5. 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 3-year program) or
third-year cadet (in a 4-year program).
5.1.
The
award recipient
must
possess/meet the following personal
characteristics and eligibility criteria:
6.1. This annual award recognizes one
outstanding third-year cadet at each unit
that meets the following criteria:
Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and
school).
Outstanding
personal
(uniform and grooming).
appearance
Demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of patriotism, love of
country, and service to the nation.
Display personal attributes such as
initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.
Courteous
demeanor
(promptness,
obedience, and respect for customs).
Growth
potential
(capacity
for
responsibility,
high
productivity,
adaptability to change).
Indicate the potential and desire to pursue
a military career.
Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.
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7. American Legion Scholastic Award.
This award consists of a bronze medal
accompanied by a ribbon with a
distinctive miniature attachment depicting
a scholastic scroll.
9. Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR) Award. This award
consists of a bronze medal and ribbon.
9.1. This award is presented annually to
one third-year (in a 3-year program) or
fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program)
that meets the following criteria:
7.1. This award is presented annually to
one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3year program) or a third- or fourth-year
cadet (in a year program) based on the
cadet’s overall scholastic achievements.
Each cadet must:
Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.
Rank in the top 25% of their high school
class.
Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.
Demonstrate qualities of dependability
and good character.
Demonstrate leadership qualities.
Actively participate in student activities.
Demonstrate
discipline.
8. American Legion General Military
Excellence Award. This award consists
of a bronze medal accompanied by a
ribbon with a distinctive miniature
attachment depicting a torch.
adherence
to
military
Possess leadership ability and a
fundamental and patriotic understanding
of the importance of JROTC training.
10. American Veterans (AMVETS)
Award. This award consists of a medal
pendant and ribbon.
8.1. This award is presented annually to
one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3year program) or a third- or fourth-year
cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the
cadet’s general military excellence. Each
cadet must:
10.1. This award is presented annually to
one qualified cadet that possesses
individual characteristics contributing to
leadership such as:
Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC
class.
A positive attitude toward Air Force
JROTC programs and service in the Air
Force.
Demonstrate outstanding qualities in
military leadership, discipline, character,
and citizenship.
Personal appearance (wearing of the
uniform, posture, and grooming, but not
physical characteristics per se).
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Personal
attributes
dependability, judgment,
confidence).
(initiative,
and self-
Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.
12. Military Order of World Wars
Award. This award consists of a bronze
medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon.
Officer
potential
(capacity
for
responsibility,
adaptability,
and
maintenance of high personal standards).
12.1. This award is presented annually to
an outstanding cadet who has committed
to continue the aerospace science program
the following school year. Selection is
based on outstanding accomplishments or
service to the AFJROTC unit.
Obtained a grade of “A” (or the numerical
equivalent) in their AS class.
Be in good scholastic standing in all
classes at the time of selection and at the
time of presentation.
13. Military Officers Association of
America (MOAA) Award. This award,
formerly known as The Retired Officers
Association Award, consists of a medal
pendant with ribbon.
11. Reserve Officers Association (ROA)
Award. This award consists of a bronze
medal, ribbon, and certificate.
11.1. This award is presented annually for
military and academic achievement to an
outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-year
cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient
must possess individual characteristics
contributing to leadership such as:
13.1. This award is presented annually to
an outstanding second-year cadet (thirdyear cadet in a 4-year program) who
shows exceptional potential for military
leadership. Each cadet must:
Be a member of the junior class.
- Positive attitude toward the AS
curriculum.
- Outstanding personal appearance (wear
of the uniform, posture, and grooming).
- Attributes of initiative, judgment, and
self-confidence.
- Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and
respect).
- Growth potential (capacity for
responsibility,
high
productivity,
adaptability to change).
- Demonstrate the highest personal and
ethical standards and strong positive
convictions.
Be in good academic standing.
Be of high moral character.
Show a high order of loyalty to the unit,
school, and country.
Show exceptional potential for military
leadership.
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15.1. This award is presented annually
recognizing an outstanding first- or
second-year cadet (second or third-year
cadet in a 4-year program) who
contributed the most to encourage and
demonstrate Americanism within the
corps of cadets and on campus. Each
cadet must:
14. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Award. This award consists of a medal
pendant with ribbon.
14.1. This award presented annually to an
outstanding second- or third-year cadet in
a 3-year program (third- or fourth-year
cadet in a 4-year program) who is actively
engaged in the AFJROTC program and
who possesses individual characteristics
contributing to leadership. Each cadet
must:
Have a positive
AFJROTC.
attitude
Be in the top 25% of their academic class.
Encourage and demonstrate ideals of
Americanism.
toward
Demonstrate potential for outstanding
leadership.
Have outstanding military bearing and
conduct.
Not have previously received the award.
Possess strong positive personal attributes
(such
as
courtesy,
dependability,
punctuality, respect, and cooperation).
16. Sons of the American Revolution
(SAR) Award. This award consists of a
bronze medal with ribbon.
Demonstrate patriotism (being a member
of the color guard or drill team) and
actively promote Americanism.
16.1. This award recognizes an
outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year
program or third-year cadet in a 4-year
program who is enrolled in the AFJROTC
program. The recipient must exhibit a
high degree of leadership, military
bearing, and all-around excellence in AS
studies and not have previously received
the award. Each cadet must:
Demonstrate leadership potential.
Attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC with
an overall average grade of “C” in all
subjects for the previous semester.
Be active in student activities.
Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC
program.
Not have been previous recipients of this
award.
Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC
class.
15. National Sojourners Award. This
award consists of a ribbon, medal
pendant, and certificate.
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17. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction
Award. This award consists of a medal,
ribbon, and certificate.
19. Air Force Sergeants Association
(AFSA) Award. This annual award
consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.
17.1. This award annually recognizes an
outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year
program or third-year cadet in a 4-year
program. Each cadet must:
19.1. This award recognizes an
outstanding second- or third-year cadet in
a three-year program (third- or fourthyear cadet in a 4-year program). The
recipient must demonstrate outstanding
qualities in military leadership, discipline,
character, and citizenship. Each cadet
must:
Contribute the most to encourage
Americanism
by
participation
in
extracurricular activities or community
projects.
Be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class.
Demonstrate
the
qualities
dependability, good character,
discipline,
good
citizenship
patriotism.
of
selfand
Demonstrate outstanding qualities in
military leadership, discipline, character,
and citizenship.
Not have been a previous recipient of this
award.
Not have been a previous recipient of this
award.
18. Military Order of the Purple Heart
Award. This award consists of a medal
pendant with a ribbon.
20. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil
War (SUVCW) Award. This award
consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.
18.1. This award annually recognizes an
outstanding second- or third-year cadet
(third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year
program) who is enrolled in the
AFJROTC program and demonstrates
leadership ability. Each cadet must:
20.1. This award recognizes one
deserving cadet annually (may be first,
second, third, or fourth year cadet). The
recipient must display a high degree of
patriotism and have demonstrated a high
degree of academic excellence and
leadership ability.
- Have a positive attitude toward
AFJROTC and country.
- Hold a leadership position in the cadet
corps.
- Be active in school and community
affairs.
- Not have been a previous recipient of
this award.
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that demonstrates outstanding leadership
in the Aerospace portion of the
AFJROTC Program.
21. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated
(TAI) Air Force JROTC Cadet Award.
This TAI sponsored award consists of a
ribbon and a certificate.
21.1. This award is presented annually to
two cadets. Cadets may be first-year,
second-year, or third-year cadets (in a 3or 4-year program) and must meet the
following criteria:
- Attain a grade of “B” or better in their
AS class.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Actively participate in cadet corps
activities.
- Participate in at least 50% of all unit
service programs.
22. The Retired Enlisted Association
(TREA) Award. Awarded annually, at
the SASI’s discretion, for exceptional
leadership to the most outstanding
AFJROTC cadet while serving in an
Enlisted Rank. The selected enlisted
cadet must have shown outstanding
leadership throughout the course of the
school year. This award consists of a
medal set with ribbon and a certificate
from TREA.
23. Air Force Association $500 ROTC
Scholarship. Awarded annually to one
cadet enrolled in an Air Force ROTC
college program. The cadet must be
accepted into the college and the ROTC
program. Additionally the cadet must be
in good standing at the high school and
the AFJROTC Program.
24. Freedom Foundation/Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University AFJROTC
Award. Awarded annually to the cadet
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The concept of integrity is stressed so
strongly, for a military officer, it carries
the additional weight of emphasis by
implication in Article 133, Uniform Code
of Military Justice, which reads in part:
"There are certain moral attributes
common to the ideal officer and the
perfect lady or gentleman, a lack of which
is indicated by acts of dishonesty and
unfair dealing, of indecency or
indecorum, or of lawlessness, injustice, or
cruelty. Not everyone is or can be
expected to meet ideal moral standards,
but there is a limit or toleration below
which the individual standards of an
officer, cadet, or midshipman cannot fall
without seriously compromising his/her
standing as an officer, cadet, or
midshipman or his/her character as a lad,
or gentleman."
CHAPTER 8: CADET HONOR CODE
1. Introduction. "We will not lie, steal,
or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone
who does." This is the Cadet Honor
Code.
In essence, it's very simple;
however, due to the unusual environment
in everyday life it can seem complicated.
This chapter is a primary source of
reference concerning the Honor Code.
2. The Purpose of the Honor Code.
What is Honor? Honor is a fine sense of
ethics, justice, and rightness with a
willingness to apply it to one's own
conduct. Its integrity and all it implies.
General John D. Ryan, former USAF
Chief of Staff once said, "Integrity is the
most
important
responsibility
of
command. Commanders are dependent
on the integrity of those reporting to them
in every decision they make. Integrity
can be ordered, but it can only be
achieved
by
encouragement
and
example." The ultimate purpose of the
code is to encourage officers to live
honorably so as they continue their career
as an officer they'll possess high standards
of individual honor and integrity. A
democratic society demands impeccable
integrity of character of its professional
community, especially of those who lead
its armed forces. The Honor Code is a
minimum standard of conduct. It's both
realistic and reasonable and should define
the basic standards expected of officers.
JROTC cadets should maintain a set of
personal values higher and broader than
those established by the code.
4. Elements of the Honor Code.
4.1. Lying. Lying may be defined as a
statement of untruth meant to deceive or
mislead.
The untruth need not be
presented orally, for it could be a written
statement or an action which is
misleading and meant to be so. You
should anticipate how your actions will be
received and avoid any attempted
deception which could lead to a lie. Most
people are brought up to tell the truth.
Perhaps, though, you feel there should be
some incentive for being truthful, even
though, in some cases it may bring
punishment. The greatest incentive is
that, in the majority of cases, your word
will benefit you, for it will not be
questioned.
3. Honor as a Cadet. A cadet is
expected to live by the code of honor.
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4.2. Quibbling.
Quibbling may be
defined as any statement or action that
attempts to evade or rationalize the point
in question.
More fully, it's the
intentional telling of a half-truth to
knowingly create a false impression. If,
during an inspection, the ASI asks
whether a student shaved that morning,
they should not reply in the affirmative if
they shaved just after midnight. The ASI
means the part of the morning
immediately following wake-up. You
should recognize and understand the
implications and intent of a question. It's
unnecessary to define all that you can or
can't do; if it feels wrong to you, don't do
it! Don't stop at a minimum standard; go
all the way and develop a truly high
standard of ethics.
concept functions not by the letter of the
Code, but by the spirit and intent of it.
Observing the Honor Code by not
cheating fosters the following objectives:
trust, self-reliance, responsibility, and
confidence in and between your fellow
cadets.
Classroom.
Cheating in the
classroom is illustrated by receiving
assistance on graded assignments or using
material obtained from a previous student.
Plagiarism. Plagiarism can be
defined as claiming another's work as
your own.
However, when the intent of any
activity, group or not, is to take unfair
advantage of another, or help others to
gain unfair advantage, it's cheating and
will not be tolerated.
A cadet should not place a fellow
officer in a position where they may make
an untruthful statement. If a cadet has
observed questionable actions by another
cadet, the observing individual should
state that they observed this deficiency
and then inquire about the other person's
awareness of the problem. A question
should not be posed in order to establish
the truthfulness of a person. There must
be some legitimate purpose behind it.
4.4. Stealing. Stealing is defined as
depriving someone else of their property
or use of their property without the
person's permission, or taking someone's
property with the intention of keeping it.
(1) Students have individual rights
to government property only when the use
of
that
property
is
authorized.
Government property must not be
willfully and/or permanently appropriated
for private use.
4.3. Cheating. Cheating, in essence, is
taking unfair advantage of another. It
violates the competitive sense of "fair
play." In the same respect as stealing or
lying, cheating reflects a compromise of
social morality.
Implicit here is the obligation to
return that property in like condition.
The intent of the Honor Code is
such that one will accept and absorb the
concept of moral right and wrong. This
4.5. Toleration. To tolerate means to
endure without complaint or to permit
without interference.
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(1)
The prohibition against
"toleration" is an exacting and demanding
standard.
A conflict may develop
between your desire not to inform on a
friend and the higher loyalty demanded
by the toleration clause of the Honor
Code. Such a violation as this would
undermine the standard of ethics and core
values you are now expected to uphold.
5. OFFENSES. Honor code violations
are major offenses. The resulting penalty
may be investigation for disenrollment
from the program.
6. CONCLUSION. The JROTC, like
any other professional segment of our
society, is obliged to conduct itself in an
exemplary fashion.
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CHAPTER 9: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES
build models in our classroom after the
school day has concluded. The models
will be used to decorate our classroom.
Our focus will be on the basics of the
program. We will offer opportunities to
be members of the Color Guard,
participate in Community Service
projects, field trips, model club, and
wellness club.
5. Wellness Club. After school activities
that promote better physical fitness will
be performed such as walk/jogging and
the use of the weight room.
1. Color Guard. The Cadet Color Guard
Commander will recruit, train, and
manage the color guard teams. All cadets
regardless of rank and grade level are
eligible.
.
2. Community Service. Throughout the
year community service projects and
opportunities will be offered. Community
service is just one way to take full
advantage of the JROTC program.
Community service projects will provide
an opportunity to hone leadership,
management, communication, and other
essential skills needed to be successful in
high school and beyond.
3. Field Trips. Throughout the year field
trips of various lengths (a few hours to a
few days) will be offered. To participate
on a field trip a cadet needs to be in good
standing within the JROTC program and
Bellbrook High School. The number of
cadets that can participate will be
dependant upon the field trip. Details on
field trips will be made available as the
school
year
progresses.
Any
recommendations for a field trip should
be provided to the SASI or the ASI.
4. Model Club. All cadets are welcome to
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CHAPTER 10:
ORGANIZATION
d. Must have credit for each uniform day
(one exception will be considered by the
ASI upon request)
e. Completed at least one hour of
community service other than recycling
(community service must be AFJROTCsponsored and approved)
f. Obtain a passing score on the
promotion test (see below)
g. Obtain written promotion
recommendation from you cadet flight
commander
CADET CORPS
1. Organization. Our cadet corps will be
designated as the OH-20061 Squadron.
A squadron is composed of two or more
flights. A flight is composed of two or
more elements. Elements are composed
of three or more cadets (including
element leader).
2. Cadet
Rotation.
Rank,
Promotion,
There are three promotion test given each
school year. The tests will be given
during the fifth week of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
quarters. Following is a summary of each
of the tests
Promotion to the grade of Cadet Airman:
Cadets must score 100% on the test. The
test will cover the AFJROTC enlisted
ranks only.
Promotion to the grade of Cadet Airman
First Class: Cadets must score 100%.
The test will cover the AFJROTC officer
ranks.
Promotion to the grade of Cadet Senior
Airman. Cadets must score at least 70%.
The test will cover the active duty enlisted
ranks.
Promotion to the NCO grade of Cadet
Staff Sergeant. Cadets must score at least
80%. The test will cover active duty
officer ranks
Promotion to the NCO grade of Cadet
Technical Sergeant. Cadets must score at
least 80%. The test will cover the flag.
Promotion to the NCO grade of Cadet
Master Sergeant: Cadets must score at
least 80%. The test will cover drugs and
alcohol.
and
There are two ways to earn cadet rank
(promotions) in the JROTC Program.
The first option is available to all cadets
below the rank of cadet first lieutenant.
The second option is normally reserved
for cadets that have at least completed
year in the JROTC Program and hold a
non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank.
However exceptions are made and all
promotions are based on the needs of the
Corps. All promotions are subject to final
approval by both the SASI and the ASI.
To be eligible to earn the cadet ranks of
Airman Basic through First Lieutenant a
cadets must meet the following criteria:
a. Eight weeks time in current grade
(rank)
b. Completed a recycling shift within the
promotion cycle
c. Have at least a grade of “C” for the
previous quarter in the JROTC class (first
year first quarter cadets will use their
current grade for the JROTC class)
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Promotion to the NCO grade of Cadet
Senior Master Sergeant: Cadets must
score at least 80%. The test will cover the
health care system.
Promotion to the NCO grade of Cadet
Chief Master Sergeant: Cadets must
score at least 80%. The test will cover
citizenship.
Promotion to the officer grades of Cadet
Second Lieutenant and Cadet First
Lieutenant. Cadets must score at least
75%. The test will cover all of the above.
keep them up to a one year period.
Cadets that successfully fulfill their
requirements will retain their rank at the
end of their assigned duties. If the
requirements were not met the cadet will
return to their previous rank.
Promotions to the cadet grades of
Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel,
and Colonel.
The grades of Captain, Major, Lieutenant
Colonel, and Colonel are officer positions
within the cadet corps that have jobs
assigned with them. To be considered for
the job/grade cadets must submit an
application. The application must include
all community service performed, current
class grades, overall GPA, and reasons
why the cadet wants the position and job.
An application form can be obtained from
the ASI upon request. Upon completion
of the form it will be turned in to the
Cadet Corps Commander who will in turn
review it and provide recommendations to
the ASI. The final approval will be made
by the SASI.
4. Job Descriptions. The job descriptions
are located at the end of this chapter. It is
also a living document and will be
continually updated as the program
matures.
3. Unit Manning Document. The unit
manning document is located at the end of
the chapter. It is a living document and
will be continually updated as the
program matures.
Following are the cadet jobs available:
Corps Commander, Vice Corps
Commander, Flight Commander,
Recycling, Uniform, Wellness, Website,
Fitness Club, Model Club, and Color
Guard.
Based on the need of the corps the cadets
selected for these jobs and grades may
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Unit Manning Document
POSITION
RANK
AUTHORIZED
Cadet Corps Commander
Cadet Vice Cadet Corps Commander
Cadet Flight Commander
Cadet Uniform Officer
Cadet Color Guard Commander
Cadet Webmaster Officer
Cadet Wellness Officer
Cadet Community Service Officer
Cadet Recycling Officer
Cadet Fitness Club Officer
Cadet Model Club Officer
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Major
Major
Captain
Captain
Major
Major
Captain
Captain
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*NOTE* The above listed ranks are the maximum possible; i.e., a cadet could be
assigned as the wellness officer and hold a lower rank. Ranks are based on the need
of the corps.
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Job Responsibilities
Cadet Corps Commander
- Send out Cadet Email every month
-- List topics and provide to SASI
-- Include pictures
-- Provide articles to SASI for review
- Provide Cadet of the Month recommendation to SASI no later than the last Wednesday of the month
-- Must contain inputs from all flight commanders
-- Must be in writing and list specific achievements
Cadet Vice Corps Commander
- Produce a Cadet Year Book
- Monthly inputs to SASI
-- Will include photographs
-- Will include short articles/stories
-- Will cover every activity of the corps
-- Will cover every JROTC class period
Cadet Flight Commander
- Take daily attendance without being asked or reminded
- Brief class on Thursday the activity for Wellness Class
- Run Wellness Class
- Obtain volunteers for JROTC activities
- Encourage and track cadets to complete various activities and suspenses; i.e., bring in food for the
Annual Food Drive, turn in money for field trips, recycling, etc
- Encourage and motivate all cadets to wear uniform and wear it properly
- Ensure classroom is put back in order or as found prior to the bell
- Keep community service hours updated
- Work with Community Service Officer to ensure every cadet has a cadet folder on file and it is current
Cadet Color Guard Commander
- Full knowledge and accountability for all color guard events, equipment, and personnel assigned
- Ability to have all transportation, equipment, and personnel required to successfully perform an event
within 24 hours of notification
- Create and maintain database of all requested and completed events as well as contact information for
those people who received the support, after the event occurs
- Adequate training conducted each week to keep all Color Guard members proficient and performing at a
level reflecting highly upon the Color Guard and the Bellbrook High School
Webmaster Officer
- Ensure site is 100% accurate and up to date
- Review web site on no later than the end of Tuesday and develop proposed updates/changes
-- Brief SASI on updates/changes for approval
- Make updates/changes no later than Thursday
- Communicate with other cadets within the group to provide up-to-date information on activities,
requirements, JROTC standards, appropriate links, and any other necessary information accessible from
the cadet website
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Wellness Officer
- Plan four weeks of wellness activities and get approval from SASI
- Keep four week plan updated weekly
- Weekly inventory and inspection of wellness equipment
- Brief SASI on any equipment needed
- Ensure all cadets have their Parental Permission Form in their cadet file and annotated in Cyber Campus
- Ensure all cadets have taken the Physical Fitness Test and the results are in Cyber Campus
Community Service Officer
- Ensure every cadet has a cadet folder on file
- Track, document, and report all community service hours
- Ensure cadet folders are updated with community service hours, ribbons, awards, promotions, cadet
jobs, and cadet Parental Permission Form for wellness
- Work with ASI on promotion identification, testing, and documentation
Uniform Officer
- Assist ASI in the issuing, inventory, and collection of uniform items
Recycling Officer
- Ensure all (paper, plastic, and cardboard) recycling is collected on a weekly basis
- Create a schedule and ensure all cadets participate in the program
- Provide weekly list of the names of the cadet recycling and their mentor teachers to SASI NLT
Wednesday
- Ensure disposable gloves and plastic bags are on hand for recycling
- Ensure all cadets are briefed on what to do before they recycle and debriefed upon completion of
recycling to ensure all areas were recycled
- During recycling walk around to oversee activities and solve any problems/issues
Fitness Club Officer
- Document cadets that participate in a log and maintain it in the JROTC classroom
- Devise activities with ASI/SASI approval for all Fitness sessions
- Devise system to document/track/monitor fitness
- Develop ways to motivate cadets to participate and to stay in the club
Model Club Officer
- Document cadets that participate in a log and maintain it in the JROTC classroom
- Devise activities with ASI/SASI approval for all Model Club sessions
- Develop ways to motivate cadets to participate and to stay in the club
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CHAPTER 11: WARRIOR KNOWLEDGE
1. Air Force Vision 2020. Global Vigilance, Reach and Power
2. Air Force Mission. To defend the United States and protect its interests through aerospace power.
3. AFOATS/Air Force JROTC Mission. Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and
community.
4. Air Force Core Values. Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
5. Code of Conduct.
Article I. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am
prepared to give my life in their defense.
Article II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members
of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article III. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to
escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article IV. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no
information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take
command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Article V. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service
number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral
or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Article VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions,
and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of
America.
6. Phonetic Alphabet.
A - ALPHA
B - BRAVO
C - CHARLIE
D - DELTA
E - ECHO
F - FOXTROT
G - GOLF
H – HOTEL
I – INDIA
J – JULIETT
K – KILO
L – LIMA
M – MIKE
N - NOVEMBER
O – OSCAR
P – PAPA
Q – QUEBEC
R – ROMEO
S – SIERRA
T – TANGO
7. The Star-Spangled Banner
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there
O say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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U - UNIFORM
V - VICTOR
W - WHISKEY
X - XRAY
Y - YANKEE
Z - ZULU
8. America The Beautiful.
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties,
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea.
O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress,
A thoroughfare for freedom beat,
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thy every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness,
And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream,
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!
9. Air Force Song.
Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em boys Give ‘er the gun! (Give ‘er the gun now!)
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one heck of a roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!
Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,
Sent it high into the blue;
Hands of men blasted the world asunder;
How they lived God only knew! (God only knew then!)
Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer
Gave us wings, ever to soar!
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With scouts before and bombers galore. Hey!
Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force!
Here's a toast to the host
Of those who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down 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 true;
If you'd live to be a gray-haired wonder
Keep your nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)
Flying men, guarding the nations border,
We'll be there followed by more!
In echelon we carry on. Hey!
Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!
10. Air Force Hymn.
Lord guard and guide the men who fly
Through the great spaces of the sky.
Be with them traversing the air
In darkening storms or sunshine fair.
Aloft in solitude’s of space
Uphold them with your saving grace.
Oh God protect the men who fly
Through lonely ways beneath the sky.
11. High Flight.
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.
Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wing-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle few
And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
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12. One More Roll.
We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the skies,
and were gently caught by God’s own hands to be with him on high.
To dwell among the soaring clouds they’ve known so well before,
from victory roll to tail chase at heavens very door.
And as we fly among them there we’re sure to hear their plea,
“Take care my friend, watch your six, and do one more roll for me.”
13. Oath of Office.
I, (name), having been appointed a (rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear
true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of
evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter.
SO HELP ME GOD.
14. Quotations.
Duty is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do
more. You should never wish to do less.
- General Robert E. Lee
If you can’t get them to salute when they should and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to
get them to die for their country?
- General George S. Patton, Jr.
On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days and other fields will bear the fruits of victory.
- General Douglas MacArthur
No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.
- William Penn
In the moment of action remember the value of silence and order.
- Phormio of Athens
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
- Winston Churchill
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
- Nathan Hale
Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
- John F. Kennedy
Cowards die many times before their death; the valiant never taste death but once.
- Shakespeare
Good order makes men bold, and confusion, cowards.
- Machiavelli
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A leader is a man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don’t want to do, and like it.
- Harry S. Truman
The greatest mistake you can make in this life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
- Elbert Hubbard
The man who lives by himself and for himself is apt to be corrupted by the company he keeps.
- Charles Henry Parkhurst
I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through--then follow through.
- Eddie Rickenbacker
When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as public property.
- Thomas Jefferson
Reason and judgment are qualities of a leader.
- Tactitus, “Histories” 116 AD
A goal is a dream with a deadline.
- Harvey MacKay (business author)
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.
Marcus Auerelius
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15. Air Power Significant Events In History
17 Dec 1903
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made the first sustained, controlled, powered flight from
Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This fourth and longest flight covered the distance of
852 feet in 59 seconds.
2 Aug 1909
The Wright Flyer was accepted by the US Army, becoming the world’s first military aircraft.
28 Sep 1924
The first around-the-world flight in aviation history was completed. Four Douglas Biplanes, under
the command of Major Frederick L. Martin, left on the 26,350-mile journey on 6 April. After 175
days, 363 hours flying time, two planes returned under the command of Lieutenant Lowell H.
Smith.
26 Mar 1926
Dr Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid fueled rocket in history. It flew 184 feet, and
started the age of Modern Rocketry.
18 Apr 1942
Led by Lt Colonel James H. Doolittle, 16 B-25s took off from their carrier Hornet in the first raid
on Tokyo. Although all 16 planes were lost, 14 crews came through alive. Lt. Colonel Doolittle
was awarded the Medal of Honor, and the other flyers received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
1 Oct 1942
The first jet flight by an American aircraft. The plane was the XP-59A built by Bell Aircraft
Corporation. During its first flight of 30 min., the plane approached 400 mph.
5 Aug 1943
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) were organized to release male pilots for combat
missions.
16 Jul 1945
The first atomic bomb was exploded over the desert in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
6 Aug 1945
A B-29 named the “Enola Gay” piloted by Colonel Paul Tibbets released an atomic bomb named
“Little Boy” over Hiroshima, Japan.
9 Aug 1945
“Bockscr” dropped the second Atomic Bomb of WWII on Nagasaki, Japan.
26 Jul 1947
President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 establishing the National Military
Establishment and a separate Air Force.
18 Sep 1947
The initiation of Executive Order 9877 defined the roles and mission of the Air Force. Although
the National Security Act was passed on 16 July, its effective date was 18 September when W.
Stuart Symington was sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force. On 26 September, General
Carl A. Spaatz was sworn in as the first Air Force Chief of Staff.
30 Jul 1948
Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowing women into regular
military duty.
12 May 1949
The Soviet blockade of Berlin was lifted, bringing to a close the Berlin Airlift and signifying a
great moral victory for the Western Powers. During the 462 days of “Operation Vittles” that
proceeded the end of the airlift on 30 Sep 1949, US planes had officially carried 1,783,826 tons of
supplies in 277,262 flights. The airlift demonstrated the importance of airpower as an instrument
of national policy.
10 Aug 1949
The National Military Establishment was redesignated the Department of Defense.
8 Nov 1950
The first all jet aerial combat took place. Lieutenant Russell J. Brown in an F-80 shot down a
Russian MiG-15 over North Korea.
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5 May 1961
Commander Alan B. Sheppard, Jr., USN, became the first US astronaut to enter space. His Project
Mercury capsule, “Freedom 7”, was boosted from Cape Canaveral, Florida, by a Mercury Redstone
(MR-3) rocket to a height of 115 miles. The flight lasted 14.8 minutes, traveled 302 miles, and
reached a maximum speed of 5000 mph.
12 Apr 1981
The first Space Shuttle Orbiter, OV-102 Columbia, manned by John Young (commander) and
Robert Crippen (pilot) was successfully launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral.
16. JROTC Creed
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 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.
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