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HENRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
KY-20004 AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC GROUP
FOREWORD
Welcome to Henry County High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC)! Your choice to enroll in Air Force Junior
ROTC points to your interest in the general areas of military traditions, aviation,
aerospace, leadership, drill and ceremonies, and the Air Force. It is our goal to
provide a range of activities to develop and satisfy this interest. In the process, you
will learn about aviation and the Air Force, but more importantly, you will learn more
about yourself and will develop an appreciation for good citizenship and community
service.
We, your Junior ROTC Instructors, are retired Air Force personnel with over 42
years of active duty experience. Our backgrounds include extensive time in
operational flying, military, technical and professional education and leadership
positions. These backgrounds, when teamed with your initiative and dedication, will
provide the ingredients for a first-class Air Force Junior ROTC unit.
Cadet commissioned and noncommissioned officers lead our cadet group. The
experiences you gain in various positions afford you an excellent opportunity to
develop important skills and traits, such as integrity, self-reliance, self-esteem, and
how to lead and to follow -- all of which will benefit you later in whatever career you
pursue after high school.
This Cadet Guide contains policy guidance, direction, and standards of conduct for
all Henry County High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets. You are responsible
for studying this guide; you are tested on its contents during the course.
Remember, it is a GUIDE and not a substitute for initiative, common sense and
good judgment.
Again, welcome and congratulations on your decision to enroll in Air Force Junior
ROTC! We’re looking forward to working with you in the classroom, on the drill pad
and in our extracurricular activities. Good luck!
Your Junior ROTC Instructor Staff
JROTC MISSION STATEMENT:
To develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving nation and community
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THE AIR FORCE SONG
Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun.
Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em boys, give 'er the gun.
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one helluva roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame,
Hey! Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!
Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,
Sent it high into the blue;
Hands of men blasted the world a sunder,
How they lived, God only knew.
Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer,
Gave us wings ever to soar,
With scouts before and bombers galore,
Yea! Nothing'll stop the US 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 the nose out of the blue.
Flying men, guarding the nation's border,
We'll be there, followed by more,
In echelon, we carry on.
Yea! Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC MISSION & OBJECTIVES
2. ADMISSION, TRANSFER; (DIS)ENROLLMENT; RESERVE CADETS
3. CONDUCT & MILITARY COURTESY
4. HONOR & INTEGRITY
5. THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC CLASSROOM
6. COURSE GRADING POLICIES
7. PROJECTS
8. EXTRA-CURRICULAR / CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
9. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION AND TRAINING
10. CADET PROMOTIONS / DEMOTIONS / ROTATIONS
11. CADET OF THE MONTH BOARDS
12. GROUP ORGANIZATION/UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT
13. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS DESCRIPTIONS
14. CADET STAFF MEETINGS
15. FLIGHT COMPETITION
16. SALUTING RULES
17. AWARDS & DECORATIONS
18. APPEARANCE OF CADETS
19. WEARING THE UNIFORM
20. UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
21. BADGE/RANK GUIDANCE, BOOK RECEIPT
22. MEMORY WORK
23. RANK, UNIFORM WEAR GUIDES, WELLNESS POLICY LTR
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APPENDIX
 This is Version 10 of the Cadet Guide; updated 4 May 11.
(Previous primary editions: Version 1, Aug 00; Version 2, Nov 02; Version 3, 6 Feb 03;
Version 4, 24 Nov 03; Version 5, 1 Dec 04; Version 6, 1 Jul 05; Version 7, 21 Sep 06;
Version 8, 7 Sep 07; Version 9, 1 Sep 08).
Incorporates changes from the most recent revision of AFJROTCI 36-2001, AFI 36-2903, the Holm
Center Consolidated Guide (Apr 11) and the revised Uniform & Awards Guide (Sep 10). New changes
are shaded.
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CHAPTER ONE
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
1. The Air Force Junior ROTC Mission is to "Develop citizens of character,
dedicated to serving the nation and community.” (Note the footers on each
page of this Guide.)
2. The goals are to instill high school cadets with:
A. Values of citizenship.
B. Service to the United States.
C. Personal responsibility.
D. Sense of accomplishment.
3. The objectives are to educate and train high school students in citizenship;
promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self- discipline; and
provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
4. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets develop:
A. An appreciation of the basic elements and requirements for national
security.
B. Respect for, and an understanding of, the need for constituted authority in a
democratic society.
C. Patriotism and an understanding of each citizen's personal obligation to
contribute toward national goals and interests.
D. Habits of orderliness and attention to detail.
E. A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, self-discipline, and
leadership.
F. Broad-base knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace
doctrine.
G. Basic military skills.
H. A knowledge and appreciation for the traditions of the Air Force.
I. An interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals
or skills.
J. Understanding of aerospace & the military as a possible career path.
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CHAPTER TWO
ADMISSION, TRANSFER, (DIS)ENROLLMENT; RESERVE CADETS
1. To be eligible for enrollment in Air Force Junior ROTC, a student must be:
A. Enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction at Henry County High School.
B. Physically fit to participate in Air Force Junior ROTC training. Cadets are considered physically fit if
they are qualified for the regular school physical education program.
C. Able and willing to wear the uniform provided by the Air Force Junior ROTC.
D. Selected by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor with the approval of the school principal.
2. Transfer of students from other Junior ROTC units is permitted with the approval of the Senior
Aerospace Science Instructor and school counselor. If accepted, credit is given for training already
completed. However, no guarantees are made regarding a cadet’s temporary rank achieved in another
program since the cadet ranks in Henry County High School Air Force Junior ROTC are based on testing
and cadet position.
3. A cadet will be disenrolled for either of the following reasons:
A. Disciplinary actions resulting in expulsion or assignment to alternative school.
B. Refusal to wear the uniform provided by the Air Force Junior ROTC or failure to wear the uniform due
to medical or physical conditions.
4.a. A cadet may be disenrolled for any of the following reasons:
1. Failure to maintain acceptable appearance standards (proper uniform wear, haircut, grooming)
2. Inaptitude, indifference, failure to meet minimum performance standards, disciplinary reasons, or
reasons involving undesirable traits of character.
4.b. Disenrollment will occur after discussion between the Instructor Staff and the Principal and Guidance
Counselors. It will be considered a “last resort” and only after verbal and/or written counseling have
occurred with the affected cadet. Upon being approved by School Administrators, the Instructors will
recover any issued items and direct the former cadet to a replacement class. No credit will be given to a
disenrolled cadet.
5. Per AFJROTCI 36-2001, a cadet is considered a Reserve Cadet if s/he has completed the entire
JROTC Academic program or who will complete an AFJROTC course during one semester of a block
school year but not currently participating. The SASI may designate such cadets as “Reservists.” Reserve
Cadets may participate in all JROTC activities (e.g., Drill team, Honor Guard, Color Guards, etc). Time in
Reserve status does not count towards Completion certificates nor will it aid a unit’s Duplicated Head
Count for reporting purposes.
a. Cadets who’ve already completed the entire Academic program during a previous academic year
can’t count towards a unit’s unit funding or viability, and any uniforms issued to them must come from
excess stock at no cost to the USAF.
b. Reserve cadets who will complete a JROTC course during one semester of the block school year
but are not currently participating during this semester may be issued uniforms for the entire year.
c. Cadets meeting these definitions are urged to contact the SASI and be integrated into the unit’s
activities.
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CHAPTER THREE
CONDUCT AND MILITARY COURTESY
1. GENERAL: Cadets are expected to behave in a manner that
reflects credit upon themselves, their parents, Henry County High
School, Air Force Junior ROTC and the United States Air Force.
2. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Membership in this program is
a privilege, not a right. Cadets who misbehave, demonstrate
uncooperative attitudes or negative leadership, or display an
inability to adapt to expected discipline standards are counseled,
or their parents are notified. Additional problems with conduct
may result in removal. Cadets who do not follow school rules
and are assigned to alternative school are expelled and removed.
Air Force Junior ROTC is considered an honorary organization
at Henry County High School—cadets are responsible for
honorable citizenship and conduct. Remember, this is a
citizenship development program.
3. MILITARY COURTESY: The practice of saying “Yes,
sir/ma’am” and “No, sir/ma’am” to instructors and cadets senior in
rank to you is always observed. Such responses are long
established courtesies, which become habit if they are practiced
continually.
4. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: Classroom instruction begins
with cadets standing at PARADE REST behind their chairs
before the tardy bell. Since promptness is an objective of the Air
Force Junior ROTC, cadets are expected to be behind their seats
before the tardy bell rings. Unexcused tardiness is referred to
proper school authorities for discipline. The Flight Commander
positions him/herself at the front of the classroom, facing the
class. After the tardy bell rings the Flight Commander calls the
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flight to attention, leads the Pledge of Allegiance, and then takes
roll.
The Flight Commander calls for the Element Leaders to report.
Element Leaders report all the absent/tardy cadets in their
elements to the Flight Commander. The Flight Commander or the
Deputy Flight Commander reports attendance status to the
instructor. The Flight Commander then directs the flight to take
their seats. After “seats,” the flight commander briefs the cadets
of upcoming events and information of concern. After briefing, the
class is turned over to the instructor. The instructor will post all
tardies or absences, then begin class instruction.
5.
Cadets will follow these rules while in Air Force JROTC classes:
1) No chewing gum. Dispose of gum before entering the Air
Force Junior ROTC building.
2) Cadets are authorized to eat their breakfast and/or lunch (with
beverages) inside the building, provided (a) current school policy allows
eating out of the cafeteria and (b) the cadet polices up his/her area.
Continually messy eating areas will result in loss of this privilege.
3) Come to class prepared for instruction. Bring all proper
materials.
4) Be attentive while someone else is speaking.
5) Turn in all assignments/homework on time. Late work is penalized in
the “real world” and it’s also penalized in the Air Force Junior ROTC.
6) Do not sleep in class! If you can’t stay awake, stand in the rear of the
classroom.
7) Let the instructor know if you are ill. He will assign a corridor pass and
send you to the Nurse’s office.
8) Go to the rest room before you report to class. Don’t interrupt instructor
by asking to leave the classroom to use the latrine (rest room).
9) Cadets will not walk or stand with their hands in their pockets.
10) Cadets will not rock back and forth in their chair, or deface
tables or furniture at anytime.
11) No headphones or other non-issue items will be worn with the
uniform.
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CHAPTER FOUR
HONOR AND INTEGRITY
1. This chapter is the most important—it concerns honor and
integrity. The most important fundamental (basic principle) of
leadership is INTEGRITY. INTEGRITY is honesty; it involves
always doing the right thing, and being above reproach in your
personal affairs. It’s the rock-solid pillar upon which successful,
honorable careers in any walk of life are built. We expect our Air
Force Junior ROTC cadets to strive for and maintain the highest
standards of honesty and integrity.
2. The honor code of the United States Air Force Academy reads
as follows: “We will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate among us
those who do.”
3. This code goes beyond compelling individual cadets to be
honest in their everyday lives; it requires them to enforce the
code—to act positively if they observe or become aware of
other cadets violating the Honor Code. This Code is the
one we’ll structure our lives and activities around in Air
Force Junior ROTC.
4. Supervisors and commanders tolerate many mistakes and
weaknesses in their subordinates, but the one fault no one tolerates is
dishonesty. Dishonesty includes more than just blatant lies, stealing
or cheating. It includes “talking around the truth” (sometimes
referred to as “quibbling,”) withholding information, intentionally
providing misleading information, spreading gossip about someone or
unfairly taking advantage of someone or a situation. You can’t trust
someone who is dishonest. If you can’t be trusted, you’ll never be a
good follower and more importantly, you’ll never be a good leader.
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5. Thus, if you’re caught lying, cheating or stealing in Air Force
Junior ROTC, you may be removed from Air Force Junior ROTC.
You will most certainly be counseled and removed from leadership
positions, based on the severity of your actions. Special consideration
is given to cadets who self-identify themselves as being guilty of lying,
cheating or stealing. If you have trouble accepting this policy, or if you
know of some cadet who has violated this honor code, ask to see your
instructor in a private counseling session.
6. To report situations or infractions that require attention, use
your chain of command. If you suspect someone in your chain as
being guilty of a violation, report it directly to your instructor.
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CHAPTER FIVE
THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC CLASSROOM
1. The Air Force Junior ROTC area is open to all cadets
when one of the instructors is present for duty – generally from 0745 to 1540
hours (7:30 am to 3:40 p.m.) each school day. Cadets are not allowed in the
building when there are no instructors present.
2. The ROTC building is available to cadets who wish to study before
school. Cadets will respect other cadets’ right to study in peace and quiet.
3. Food and drinks are allowed in any part of the Air Force Junior ROTC building
as stated earlier. Cadets may eat breakfast or lunches in the front room if school
policy allows it. Snacks or home-brought beverages are also allowed; however,
messy areas will be reason to cancel this privilege.
4. Our “Open Door” policy means cadets are encouraged to visit the instructors’ office
for counseling or discussion of Air Force Junior ROTC activities; however, you must
stay in your classroom during your block of instruction. (The instructors will
ALWAYS schedule time for counseling, personal advice and/or feedback for you.
JROTC is a family; no one is ignored or left behind. But we’ll do it around class
time, not during.)
5. Under no circumstances are cadets allowed to enter the instructors’ office
or the Logistics (LG) areas without receiving permission. There is a bell on the
bookshelf going into, and out of, the Instructor hallway area. Airmen and NCOs
will knock and wait to hear “Enter” before entering. Officers are exempt from
knocking, but must still ask permission to enter. All instructor desks are “off
limits” to cadets. Other areas may be restricted as necessary to ensure
confidentiality of information or to safeguard equipment. If in doubt about what is
“off limits,” ask.
6. We need to take good care of our facilities—they must last us for a long time.
Any abuse of the facilities (such as writing on walls, desks, etc., sticking gum
under the tables or desks, defacing any equipment, etc.) is totally unacceptable.
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CHAPTER SIX
COURSE GRADING POLICIES
1. We’ve put together an interesting course—one you can do well in if
you pay attention in class, do the assigned work, and follow simple
rules and procedures. Your final course grade is based on a mixture
of your success in both the Aerospace Science (AS-) and Leadership
(LE-) portions.
a. Aerospace Science: This is what’s covered in the respective
Aerospace Science textbook(s). You are responsible for reading
the textbook chapters assigned, doing your assignments,
participating in class discussions, and demonstrating on tests and
quizzes that you have achieved the course objectives. Tests are
given each grading period plus unannounced quizzes. You will
do well if you study the assigned work and the class notes.
b. Leadership Studies: Your leadership grades are based on
lessons from your Leadership Education text, weekly uniform
inspections, written tests and quizzes, drill performance tests, and
classroom participation. Your Leadership grade is based largely
on how well you wear the uniform and how well you meet military
appearance and discipline standards. The rules for the uniform
grade are as follows:
2. You must wear the uniform on the day designated as Uniform Day,
unless excused by your instructor in advance. Currently the Uniform
Day is every Thursday.
a) If you are present for class and fail to wear the uniform,
you receive a negative score on the Uniform Chart. At the
end of the month, your grade rises or falls depending on
your uniform wear.
b) You must wear your uniform the entire day to receive
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credit for an inspection grade. If observed not in uniform, your
grade will be lowered accordingly. If you have a class that may
require you to get dirty or cause the uniform to become soiled,
you must get permission from the instructor staff to change out
earlier than the end of the day.
c) If you are absent from school on Uniform Day or are
on School Business, you must wear the uniform on the next
duty day. If you fail to wear the uniform on the first day back, you
receive a uniform inspection grade of “zero.”
3. If you fail to wear your uniform on a consistent basis, you’re
telling the Instructor staff that you’re not serious about your
responsibilities in the Corps. After a select number of “nowears,” you will be removed from the Corps, receive an “F” for
the semester grade, and be placed in an alternative setting for
the remainder of the semester.
4. The instructor staff is always available to talk to you if you need
help or have any questions about your grades. We will do anything
within our power to make you a successful cadet and student.
However, a very important concept we’re trying to teach is
responsibility for one’s actions. You are responsible for wearing the
uniform properly, getting your assignments in on time, and studying for
tests. Your grade reflects how well you carry out your responsibilities.
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CHAPTER SEVEN
PROJECTS
1. Projects may be assigned in Aerospace Science or Leadership Education.
Cadets are given the opportunity to work on projects of their choosing for extra
credit, subject to the approval of the instructor staff.
2. Projects may be turned in / presented at any time during the first eight weeks
of a nine-week grading period. There is a limit of two projects per term per
cadet. Points awarded for projects are in direct proportion to the effort
expended and the quality of the project.
3. The value of a project is most important since the points awarded are used to
improve a cadet’s academic grade during the grading period the project is
presented.
4. Projects may be accomplished on an individual basis. Written reports are a
minimum of 300 words; oral reports are a minimum of five minutes. Shorter
reports are graded lower proportional to length. You are encouraged to
complete a project that interests you; it should be one that you will enjoy
completing.
5. Suggested projects:
a. “Challenges” at the end of your textbook chapters.
b. Building an airplane series or models and presenting a briefing to the
class on the model(s).
c. Conducting a demonstration or experiment in class related to the
theories or principles of flight, weather or navigation.
d. Writing a report on a battle involving aviation, and how air power
influenced the battle/campaign.
e. Writing a report on a particular aircraft or rocket.
f. Researching and briefing the class on a job associated
with aerospace.
g. Any other project related to aerospace approved in advance by the
instructor staff
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6. Model aircraft, if constructed, must be medium or large in size
(i.e., 1/48th scale or larger--no miniatures or 1/72 scale unless the
model is comparatively large and meets SASI approval). Cadets are
encouraged to hang their aircraft models in the classroom for display
purposes. Student owners may remove such models at any time, or
they may be left on permanent display. Completion of an acceptable
model will earn the Cadet the American Modeling Association (AMA)
wings for their uniform.
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CHAPTER EIGHT
EXTRACURRICULAR / CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES add interest and prestige to the cadet
corps. We strongly encourage each of you to participate in at least one of them.
Participation in most extracurricular activities is contingent upon academic
eligibility, proper conduct, and personal commitment. This means cadets must
achieve passing grades in all courses each grading cycle and must follow
respective team rules.
a.
AWARENESS PRESENTATION TEAM: Members participate in
school/community anti-drug awareness programs and perform drug
awareness presentations at elementary and middle schools. Cadets meeting
established qualifications receive the Awareness Presentation Team Badge.
b. CHOIR: Members perform at corps, school and community activities.
Cadets who meet established qualifications are eligible for the activities
ribbon.
c. COLOR GUARD: This elite selection of qualified cadets presents the Colors
at a school and/or community functions. Distinctive uniform items (beret, ascot
belt and gloves) distinguish the Color Guard. Any cadet may volunteer for
participation, based on abilities, but only cadets who display the highest
standards of military bearing, appearance and dependability are generally
selected by the Color Guard Commander.
d. DRILL TEAM: Drill Team members learn basic drill maneuvers, as well as
specialized drill for participation in school activities (games, pep rallies,
assemblies, etc). In the future, if time and desire are present we will also
compete against other schools in drill, physical fitness, and color guard
competitions. Members are chosen by the instructors before the start of the
semester -- generally after discussion with the Counselors -- using the “wholeperson concept,” with emphasis in drill and dedication. Any cadet can join if
they meet basic competency standards.
e. KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY: This is an honor unit within the Air Force
Junior ROTC. Membership is limited to students achieving a 90 percent or
better average in Air Force Junior ROTC and 80 percent or better average in all
other classes with no failing grades. Members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society
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promote higher academic standards, provide service to the school and
community, promote self-confidence and initiative, develop leadership ability,
encourage academic excellence and further education development in the post
high school years. Members are authorized to wear the Kitty Hawk Air Society
Badge.
f. MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB: Members learn how to build model aircraft.
Cadets meeting established qualifications are eligible to wear the American
Model Association Wings.
g. ROCKETRY TEAM: Members learn how to build and launch model rockets.
Cadets who meet established operational qualifications (build and conduct two
successful launches of their rocket) and who demonstrate proper organizational
and leadership qualities (teamwork, adherence to deadlines, mentoring and
assistance, etc) are eligible to wear the Model Rocketry Badge. Rocket Club
cadets, as well as those in AS-3 (Space) are the two Cadet groups involved in
rocketry. Training plan includes time with the instructors for guidance and
advice, followed by individual or team-building of rockets and subsequent
launch.
h. WARGAME CLUB: Members will meet on a regular basis (during or after
school) to play military simulations and develop an understanding of diplomacy,
campaigning and the use of combined arms on a board setting. Informal
paintball may also be arranged.
i. ORIENTEERING TEAM: Members will develop land navigation skills by
learning to read terrain and properly use a map and compass. Cadets compete
against other schools in orienteering meets where individual and team trophies
are awarded. Cadets meeting established qualifications are eligible for the
Orienteering Competition Ribbon.
j. RECRUITING TEAM: Cadets chosen for this team make a Recruiting Video
and also plan an annual visit to the Middle School in early winter (Jan-Mar
timeframe), to assist in replenishing the Corps with incoming freshmen.
Members earn the Recruiting Ribbon for these (and other specialized)
activities.
k. SABER TEAM: Sabers were purchased with permission of the Principal in
Oct 03. (Ltr resides in the saber container.) “Saber Team” membership is
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amorphous. It is a rotating group chosen primarily from Drill Team members
and used only during special school or community events. Other cadets,
demonstrating proper maturity, leadership, and potential saber abilities, may be
chosen from outside the Drill team on a provisional basis. IAW AFJROTC
policy, sabers are kept in a locked container in the Instructor area, and only
accessed by the instructor staff.
2. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
a. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: The Spring Dining-Out, Awards Night, JROTC
dance, and our bi-annual Picnics and Sports Days are examples of
major social activities. Cadets have the opportunity to develop
leadership and planning skills by organizing functions.
b. COMMUNITY/SCHOOL SERVICE: Community and school service
activities (such as providing color/honor guards for home football
games, volunteering to work with nursing home residents, Bell-Ringing,
helping disadvantaged children, and organizing penny drives or food
drives) help cadets develop an appreciation for unselfish service,
obligation to community and patriotic values. We track
accomplishments by recording participation and awarding service
points (see Chapter 17). Cadets participating in service activities may
earn points toward the Service Ribbon or other appropriate ribbons.
c. FUND-RAISING: Fund-raisers are conducted to support cadet
activities. The success of these important projects depends on the
cadets in-charge of the effort, as well as the efforts of each and every
cadet. Cadets participating in these activities may earn points toward
the Service ribbon and many others.
d. FIELD TRIPS: are important co-curricular events within Junior ROTC
and are considered to be “Curriculum-In-Action” (CIA) activities. Trips
are planned to universities and Air Force bases as well as other
aerospace and military- related activities in Kentucky. Cadets must
gain the permission of all teachers for these trips scheduled on school
days; cadets must receive permission from their parents/guardian to
attend. The uniform is worn unless otherwise directed by instructor
staff. When the uniform is not worn on these trips, you must still meet
the Uniform Day requirement for that week. Remember, each cadet
must wear it at least once a week.
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CHAPTER NINE
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION AND TRAINING
1. Cadets completing specified times of study in JROTC are
recognized by certificates. The Certificate of Completion and
Certificate of Training are the two types of certificates awarded.
2. The Certificate of Completion is awarded to cadets who
satisfactorily complete three full years of Air Force Junior ROTC.
Cadets must have this certificate in their possession when enrolling in
college ROTC or upon enlisting in the armed forces to gain the
benefits offered by the successful completion of three years in Air
Force Junior ROTC.
a. With the Certificate of Completion, the cadet may be
excused from either year of the General Military Course
(first two years) of college Air Force Junior ROTC. This
privilege must be arranged with the Professor of
Aerospace Science at the time of enrollment in the
college or university.
b. If a cadet elects to enlist in one of the branches of armed
forces, the Certificate of Completion may authorize
promotion to pay E-3. Pay grade E-3 is the third pay
grade in all branches of the armed forces and is
equivalent to the rank of Airman First Class (two stripes)
in the Air Force. This promotion at the time of enlistment
provides an immediate monetary benefit (about
$4500/year more than those who never took JROTC). It
also makes the cadet senior to other personnel without
the certificate, thus making the cadet eligible for further
promotions earlier.
3. The Certificate of Training is awarded to cadets who
satisfactorily complete two full years of Air Force Junior
ROTC. With the Certificate of Training, a cadet may be
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excused from one academic term of the General Military
Course of college Air Force ROTC. This privilege must be
arranged with the Professor of Aerospace Science at the
time of enrollment in the college or university. Also, if
enlisting in the Air National Guard, the Certificate of Training
may authorize enlistment in the pay grade E-2.
4. Once cadets receive these certificates, they are responsible
for them and should keep them stored in a safe place along
with other important personal documents. Don’t lose them.
You will be charged a nominal fee for each replacement copy.
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CHAPTER TEN
CADET PROMOTIONS, DEMOTIONS AND ROTATIONS
1. Promotions provide constant challenges and motivation to Air
Force Junior ROTC members. The cadet’s rank insignia reflects
visible evidence of progression and standing among fellow
cadets. It should be noted that promotion is recognized as
growing maturity, the ability and willingness to accept additional
responsibility, and a demonstrated growth in leadership skills.
2. Air Force Junior ROTC promotions are based on
academic/leadership grades and demonstrated leadership
qualities. Cadets are tested for promotion, as well as evaluated
under the “whole person” concept. (Cadets may also undergo
a promotion board, chaired by the JROTC staff and High School
teachers, as part of their promotion testing process. This may
vary on an annual basis.) Each cadet must understand how
selections for various command and staff positions are made so
as to encourage an equal opportunity for qualification and
selection for these positions. The ranks authorized for these
positions are outlined in Chapter 12.
3. The promotion system conforms to the guidance provided by
AFJROTCI 36-2001, para 5.2. The following provisions apply:
a. There are two types of rank a cadet may hold; sometimes
both are held at the same time.
i. PERMANENT RANK: This rank is awarded based
on years of satisfactory service. The permanent
rank authorized for first-year cadets is Cadet
Airman; for second-year cadets, Cadet Airman
First Class; for third-year cadets, Cadet Senior
Airman; and for fourth-year cadet, Cadet Staff
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Sergeant. These ranks are assigned at the
beginning of each school year. If a higher
temporary rank hasn’t been assigned, the cadet’s
permanent rank insignia is worn. (See Para 7,
below, for additional information.)
ii. TEMPORARY RANK: This rank is awarded
based on the position to which a cadet is
assigned (based on the cadet’s performance and
future potential). Since the rank is temporary, it is
not carried over from one year to the next.
Temporary ranks are only assigned when they
are higher than the permanent rank of the cadet.
Cadets wear the insignia of their temporary rank
since it is higher than their permanent rank.
b. Third and fourth year cadets normally fill cadet officer
positions; second and third year cadets normally fill NCO
and/or Senior NCO positions.
c. Cadets initially assigned to command and staff positions
are not awarded the highest grade authorized for these
positions. This permits promotion based on demonstrated
performance in the position. The Unit Manning Document
(UMD) in Chapter 12 outlines the Group’s rank structure.
d. Cadets do not hold a temporary rank higher than the rank
authorized for their position. The Senior Aerospace Science
Instructor, based on special talents or experience that can
benefit Air Force Junior ROTC, may make exceptions for
fourth year cadets who are assigned to special functions or
advisory positions.
e. The UMD and Organization Chart (Chapter 12) reveal the
number of leadership positions authorized.
4. General promotion policies are:
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a. The instructor staff selects the Cadet Group Commander
and other key leadership positions. Other slots are filled
with advisement from senior Corps leaders. Selections and
promotion actions approved by the instructor staff are
finalized by special orders published by the Information
Management Officer. Meritorious promotions to two (2)
deserving cadets may also take place by the Instructor
staff during the year.
b.The promotion test is given in May of each year. The test
is composed of two parts:
1. The Physical Training (PT) test. Cadets
must pass either each category of the AF
USAF PT test (push-ups, sit-ups and the
1.5-mile run) or have satisfactorily
participated in the Presidential Physical
Fitness / Wellness program(s). Constant
improvement over the year in the
Fitness/Wellness program will enable
the cadet to be in the proper shape to
meet the USAF fitness test standards.
2. The Academic test: Cadets need a 90%
or better to be considered for promotion.
c. Cadets are tested on information from the cadet guide,
drill and ceremonies (30-count routine) and academics
taught in their current semester. To be eligible to test
they must have passing grades in their other classes.
Cadets may also undergo a promotion board, chaired
by the JROTC staff and High School teachers, as part
of their promotion testing process.
d.Cadets must pass both portions of their promotion test
to be eligible for promotion/retention of officer rank,
unless waived by the Instructor staff.
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5. Selections for leadership positions/promotions are based on
Air Force Core Values and the “whole person concept.” Cadet
personal folders, community/school service points, instructor
recommendations, and other available date are used when
assessing the following areas:
a. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP: How well is the cadet
performing in school? Is he/she frequently on the
academic ineligible list? Does the cadet turn in
assignments on time? Does he/she promote
excellence by doing the best in school?
b. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP: How does
he/she command respect, yet give proper consideration
to subordinates? How does he/she appear and conduct
himself/herself in and out of uniform?
c. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: How much
does the cadet participate? Dose his/her interest in Air
Force Junior ROTC extend beyond the classroom?
How involved in Junior ROTC is he/she (for example,
participation on a drill team, color guard, flag detail,
fund raising, etc)?
d. RESPONSIBILITY: How well does the
Cadet accept job assignments and responsibility?
Does the cadet volunteer for additional duties? Is the
cadet always on time? Is the cadet always prepared for
class? Does the cadet accept responsibility for proper
wear and wear and care of his/her uniform?
e. SERVICE: To what extent does the cadet unselfishly
serve his/her community and Air Force Junior ROTC?
f. PROMOTION TEST: Again, did the cadet pass both
the PT and the Academic portions of the test?
(Note: All examinations are made up the following
week if absent.)
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6. A few words about rank and promotions in Air Force
Junior ROTC: your cadet rank is awarded based on the
contributions you make to this group and the leadership
potential you demonstrate as a cadet. Ranks are based on
positions and as such are temporary. The respect of your
fellow cadets is also very important. Their respect for you
is based on what you do for the team and how you
perform as a teammate, not your rank.
7. a. As stated above, Promotions are effective for the
time periods indicated above (i.e., temporary rank on an adhoc basis; permanent rank — which carries over into future
courses/semesters). Permanent officer status will be
awarded to cadets holding officer positions for two or more
grading periods (approx six [6] months). Exceptions are
authorized at the direction of the SASI.
b. Demotions occur because of continued failure to
perform duties properly, indifference to training,
uncooperative attitude toward instructors or cadet
supervisors, failure to respond to counseling, or a serious
breach in discipline/conduct. To prevent a “one-mistake Air
Force” mentality, the Instructor Staff will always leave the
possibility of regaining rank based on improved
performance or renewed adherence to standards.
c. Many officer positions will rotate among Corps
members each semester, based on promotion test results
and personnel manning. This is done to expose as many
cadets as possible to leadership situations over the course
of the year.
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CHAPTER ELEVEN
CADET OF THE MONTH BOARDS
1. Cadet of the Month Boards (CoMBs) are held every school month
(except in Aug and May) to recognize superior performance. Boards are
generally held within the first two weeks of the month and on a Uniform
Day. The individual flight members secretly vote for their “best flight
representative” for that month to compete against the other three flights.
All nominations will be identified at least 1-2 weeks before the board.
Cadets can only be nominated as many times as their flight selects
them, but may only be chosen once per academic year. This is done
so others may compete as well.
2. The Group Vice-Group Commander is responsible for this program
and conducts monthly boards by selecting board members, and
participates as either the (non-voting) Observer or as the President (4th
member) of the board. All board members will be given from 2-4
questions, chosen by the Instructors, as well as appropriate score sheets
and rubrics. Questions will be broken down into 4 categories: Drill,
Uniform Wear, Memory Work, and an Opinion question. Questions will
come from the Drill and Ceremonies and/or Cadet Guides.
3. Upon completion of boards, board results are tallied in writing and
personally reviewed Vice-Commander who in turn delivers the selection to
the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, the final approving authority for
all board results.
4. One instructor observes each Cadet of the Month Board to offer advice
and ensure proper procedures are followed. Pertinent findings and
recommendations of a board, once approved by the Senior Aerospace
Science Instructor, are published as special orders by Information
Management Officer and become part of each winner’s personnel record.
The Cadet wears the CoMB rope for the entire month as an honor.
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CHAPTER TWELVE
GROUP ORGANIZATION / UNIT MANNING DOCUMENT
1. The organizational chart (also known as the Unit Manning
Document, or UMD) is a visual organizational chart that shows
the Corps’ leadership structure by position. It breaks down the
major functions of Henry County High School Air Force Junior
ROTC into specialized tasks. Responsibilities associated with
these tasks are found in the leadership position descriptions to
gain a more complete understanding of the total operations of Air
Force Junior ROTC at Henry County High School.
2. The UMD (posted on back wall in main classroom) reflects a
chain of command by the lines connecting the functions or
positions. Decisions, information and guidance flow vertically
down the chain of command in the form of verbal or written
instructions. Information and recommendations also flow
upward. In addition, horizontal coordination between lateral
functions is necessary for efficient staff action to take place. Free
communication flow throughout the organization is essential for
effective operations.
3. Authorized positions are shown on the Unit Manning
Document. This list shows the positions authorized and the
cadets occupying the positions. Rank authorized for each
position is listed in this Guide.
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RANK STRUCTURE
All personnel appointed to special or staff positions will assume the rank indicated. Promotion
eligibility is determined after successful completion of the Promotion and PT tests (May) and are
generally announced/assigned at the beginning of the next academic year (Aug). Any cadet
selected to fill a position higher than their current rank will immediately assume that rank upon
appointment. Any cadet not meeting standards will be removed from their position and lose that
assigned rank. If a cadet holds the temporary rank for a period longer than six (6) months, they
will assume that rank permanently.
GROUP COMMANDER (CC)
VICE COMMANDER (CV)
DRILL TEAM / CC
DRILL TEAM / CV
OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON (OSS)/CC
MISSION SUPPORT SQ (MSS) / CC
LOGISTICS OFFICER (LG)
ADMIN / PERSONNEL OFFICER (DP)
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER (IM)
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (PAO)
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER (SP)
MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION (MWR) / CC
FLIGHT COMMANDERS (FLT/CC)
* First-year cadets assume rank of SrA
DEPUTY FLIGHT COMMANDER (Flt/CV)
* First-year cadets assume rank of SrA
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER
C/COL
C/LT COL
C / 2Lt or SMSgt
C / MSgt
C/MAJ
C/MAJ
C/CAPT
C/2ND LT
C/2nd LT
C/2ND LT or MSgt
C /2ND LT or MSgt
C/2ND LT
C/2ND LT or MSgt
C/MSgt (or rank-specific)
CLUB OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE (OIC)
GROUP SUPERINTENDENT
FINANCE NCO
ELEMENT LEADERS
WEATHER NCO
C/TSGT OR ABOVE
C/SMSGT
C/TSGT
C/A1C
C/A1C or SrA
C/SSGT or above
C/2nd LT
NCO POSITIONS FOR THE ABOVE WILL VARY IN RANK DUE TO YEAR GROUP OF
CADET AND IMPORTANCE OF POSITION
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
LEADERSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
1. Responsibilities and duties increase with rank in Air Force
Junior ROTC. Each cadet is expected to prepare for assuming
additional responsibilities in order to accept higher positions. The
following descriptions outline the major duties of each leadership
position contained in the Unit Manning Document.
2. The GROUP COMMANDER supervises the Mission Support
Squadron (MSS) Commander, Operations Support Squadron
(OSS) Commander, Drill Team Commander, Color Guard
Commander and Group Superintendent. The Commander will be
responsible for:
a. Controlling the Group by using the staff and
subordinate commanders.
b. The appearance and training of the Group.
c. Assisting instructors in conditioning leadership
training.
d. Establishing goals to be achieved by the group.
e. Directing the Cadet Promotion System.
f. Convening special cadet boards as required.
g. Administering group activities according to Air Force
Junior ROTC principals and procedures.
h. Acting as the liaison between the corps of cadets and
the instructor staff.
3. The VICE COMMANDER is responsible for:
a. Assuming command of the Group in the absence of the
Commander.
b. Assisting the Commander as directed.
c. Coordinating and maintaining the Group calendar.
d. Presiding over Cadet of the Month Boards as required.
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e. Establishing special action committees as required and
monitoring their progress.
f. Keeping the Commander informed of all activities related
to his/her position.
4. The OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON COMMANDER
(OSS/CC) supervises the Flight Commanders, the Drill Team
(NC)OIC, and the Color Guard Commander and is responsible
for:
a. Assuming command of the Group in absence of the
Commander, and Vice-Commander.
b. Assisting the commander as directed.
c. Command and control of the Squadron, using subordinate
Commanders.
d. The appearance, discipline, and training of the Operations
Squadron.
e. Monitoring complete documentation of the Element Leader
books and the reporting of all absences or tardies to the
SASI/ASI.
f. Keeping the commander informed of all activities related to
his/her position.
g. Maintaining order and discipline.
h. Providing counseling and insuring correct behavior in and
out of class.
5. The Mission Support Squadron Commander (MSS/CC)
supervises the NCOs/OICs in charge of Finance/Commissary
(if used), Community Service, Information Management,
Instructor Support, Logistics, Personnel, Public Affairs,
Recruiting, the Superintendent, and anyone else not under the
OSS/CC chain. (S)He is responsible for assisting in:
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a. Command and control of the squadron, using staff and
subordinate commanders.
b. The appearance, discipline and training of the squadron.
c. Keeping the Group Commander informed of squadron
activities, both verbally and through written reports.
d. Acting as the liaison between the officers in charge and the
Commander.
e. Ensuring adequate controls are established for the accounting of
all group equipment, supplies and funds.
f. Ensuring proper maintenance of group administrative and
personnel files.
g. Establishing a training program to ensure all staff positions are
filled with knowledgeable and motivated individuals.
6. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Officer is responsible for:
a. Organizing and overseeing all details of the Fall and Spring Unit
picnics, to include reserving the pavilion, identifying flight
responsibilities and food requirements, and assisting the Instructor
Staff as required.
b. Any special projects in conjunction with other staff, as needed.
7. The Community Service NCO / Officer is responsible for:
a. Coordinating all community service activities with the Mission
Support Squadron Commander and instructor staff.
b. Maintaining accurate, descriptive and up-to-date records on
community service activities; briefing status at least once each month
at a Group staff meeting.
c. Maintaining an up-to-date log of all cadets participating in
community service activities.
8. The Finance NCO assists the instructor and cadet staff in planning,
organizing controlling, and coordinating fund raising activities. The
Comptroller is responsible for:
a. Maintaining accurate, descriptive and up-to-date records of the
cadet fund and briefing fund status at least once each month at a
group staff meeting, if required.
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b. Maintaining an up-to-date log of all cadets who owe
money to the Group, while making every effort to satisfy
these debts in a timely manner.
9. The Information Management Officer supervises the
Information Management NCOIC (if used) and is responsible for:
a. Authenticating, publishing, posting and filling all
group publications, special orders, regulations and duty
rosters.
b. Maintaining the cadet database, administration files,
special orders and the group policy letters.
c. Publishing and maintaining a Cadet Recall Roster.
10. The Instructor Support Officer is responsible for:
a. Assisting the instructor staff in daily tasks as
directed.
b. Maintaining documents and records as required by
the instructor staff.
11. The Logistics Officer supervises the Logistics NCOIC and
is responsible for:
a. Assisting the instructor staff in the receipt and issue
of uniform items, equipment and supplies.
b. Assisting the instructor staff in maintaining supply
records in accordance with Air Force Junior ROTC
directives.
c. Organizing and supervising the maintenance, repair
and cleaning of Air Force Junior ROTC facilities,
uniforms and equipment.
d. Assisting in inventories as requested.
e. Providing guidance to the Group Staff on proper
supply discipline.
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12. The Personnel Officer supervises the Personnel NCOIC
and is responsible for:
a. Administering the Cadet Performance Report
System, including distributing forms, ensuring forms are
completed on time, proofing them to be sure they are
completed correctly, and filing the forms in the cadet
personnel records.
b. Monitoring cadet participation in extracurricular and
co-curricular activities for award credit.
b. Maintaining cadet personnel records in the
computerized CIMS system.
d. Preparing special orders on personnel actions (i.e.
promotions, ribbons awarded).
e. Maintaining a record of cadet and Group awards
earned and available.
f. Soliciting and coordinating awards from national,
state, local and community/school organizations.
g. Maintaining the Unit Manning Document (UMD).
13. The Public Affairs Officer/Historian supervises the Public
Affairs NCOIC and is responsible for:
a. Coordinating all publicity concerning the Group and
its members with the commander and the instructor
staff.
b. Working with the school newspaper and yearbook
staffs to get appropriate recognition for Air Force Junior
ROTC.
c. Preparing appropriate news articles for local
newspaper(s) and the Headquarters Air Force ROTC
newsletter (in coordination with the instructor staff and
the school public affairs representative)
d. Maintaining the Group Scrapbook and documenting
the activities and accomplishments of the Group in the
History.
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e. Taking or arranging for photographs/videotapes
documenting cadet activities.
14. The Recruiting Officer supervises the Recruiting NCOIC
and is responsible for:
a. Planning, organizing and implementing a recruiting
program for qualified/motivated students from Henry
County High School and the feeder elementary and
middle schools.
b. Establishing a briefing team for recruiting at school
events and the three middle schools.
c. Preparing recruiting displays of Air Force Junior
ROTC activities.
d. Preparing and conducting surveys of students to find
out why they joined and stayed in Air Force Junior
ROTC.
e. Assisting in mailing of recruiting letters to middle
school students each year.
f. Planning and coordinating Group extracurricular and
co-curricular activities.
g. Short and long range planning of all scheduled
extracurricular activities.
h. Ensuring appropriate school policies are complied
with during scheduled cadet activities.
15. The Awareness Presentation Team Commander
supervises the Awareness Presentation Team Deputy
Commander / staff and is responsible for:
a. Coordinating with the Services Squadron
Commander on all Awareness Presentation Team
activities to include membership, training, attendance,
participation, equipment, presentations and team
member credit toward ribbons and the Awareness
Presentation Team Badge.
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b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
commanding team members.
c. Scheduling presentations at elementary and middle
schools.
d. Safeguarding Awareness Presentation Team
equipment when in use, ensuring equipment is used
properly and not damaged through carelessness, abuse
or neglect.
16. The Color Guard Commander supervises the Color Guard
Deputy Commander (if used) and team members, and is
responsible for:
a. Coordinating closely with the Services Squadron
Commander on all Color Guard activities to include
membership, training, attendance, participation,
equipment and team member credit toward ribbons and
other awards.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
commanding color guard team member credit toward
ribbons and other awards.
c. Providing color guard and/or flag details for all
military ceremonies (parades, retreats, reviews),
community activities, and school functions as required.
d. Ensuring proper safety precautions during all Color
Guard activities.
e. Exercising proper care, posting and display of the
Colors.
f. Safeguarding Color Guard equipment when in use,
ensuring equipment is used properly and not damaged
through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
17. The DRILL TEAM COMMANDER supervises the Drill Team
Deputy Commander and is responsible for:
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a. Membership, training, attendance, participation,
equipment, competitions and team member credit
toward ribbons and other awards.
b. Organizing, motivating, training and commanding
competitive interscholastic drill teams.
c. Providing exhibition/tandem teams for special events.
d. Ensuring proper safety precautions during all Drill
Team activities.
e. Safeguarding Drill Team equipment when in use;
ensuring equipment is used properly and not damaged
through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
18. The KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY COMMANDER (once
established) supervises the Kitty Hawk Air Society Deputy
Commander, society members and is responsible for:
a. Coordinating with the Mission Support Commander
on all society activities to include membership, training
attendance, participation, equipment and member credit
towards ribbons and other awards.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
leading Kitty Hawk Air Society members.
c. Ensuring proper safety precautions during all society
activities.
d. Safeguarding Kitty Hawk Air Society equipment when
in use, ensuring equipment is used properly and not
damaged through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
19. The MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB COMMANDER supervises
the Model Aircraft Club Deputy Commander and club members
and is responsible for:
a. Coordinating with the Mission Support Commander
on all team activities to include membership, training,
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attendance, participation, equipment and team member
credit toward the American Modeling Association
Wings.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
leading the Model Aircraft Club members.
c. Scheduling periodic model contests throughout the
school year so those members can attain the
requirements for the American Modeling Association
Wings.
d. Ensuring proper safety precautions during all Model
Aircraft Club activities.
e. Safeguarding Model Aircraft Club equipment when in
use; ensuring equipment is used properly and not
damaged through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
20. The MODEL ROCKETRY TEAM COMMANDER supervises
the Model Rocketry Team Deputy Commander, team members
and is responsible for:
a. Coordinating closely with the Mission Support
Commander on all team activities to include
membership, training, attendance, participation,
equipment and team member credit toward ribbons and
other awards.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
leading the Model Rocketry Team.
c. Scheduling periodic rocket launches throughout the
school year so those members can attain the
requirements for the Air Force Junior ROTC Model
Rocketry Badge.
d. Ensuring proper safety precautions during all Model
Rocketry Team activities.
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e. Safeguarding Model Rocketry Team equipment when
in use; ensuring equipment is used properly and not
damaged through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
21. The ORIENTEERING TEAM COMMANDER supervises the
Orienteering Deputy Commander, team members and is
responsible for:
a. Coordinating with the Services Squadron
Commander all team activities to include membership,
training, attendance, participation, equipment and team
member credit toward ribbons and other awards.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
leading the Orienteering Team.
c. Safeguarding Orienteering Team equipment when in
use; ensuring equipment is used properly and not
damaged through carelessness, abuse or neglect.
22. The WARGAME CLUB COMMANDER supervises the
Wargame Club NCOIC and team members, and is responsible
for:
a. Coordinating closely with the Mission Support
Commander on all team activities to include
membership, training, attendance, participation,
equipment and team member credit toward ribbons and
other awards.
b. Recruiting, organizing, motivating, training and
leading the Wargame Club.
c. Scheduling periodic tournaments throughout the
school year so those members can experience friendly
competition among their peers.
d. Encouraging research of historical events through
the experience of gaming..
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e. Safeguarding Wargame Club equipment when in
use; ensuring equipment is used properly and not
damaged through carelessness, abuse or neglect
23. The WEATHER NCO reports to the Mission Support
Squadron Commander and to the JROTC Instructor Staff.
His/her duties include:
a. Monitoring weather forecasts for the upcoming
week (via Internet at http://www.weather.com or
through use of the satellite system in the
Agriculture Department). The weather forecast
will be provided to the cadet staff and the
instructors no later than (NLT) Monday morning of
each week (or on Tuesdays if Monday is a
holiday).
b. Working with the instructor staff and cadet
staff to determine the best days for drill, launching
of model rockets, or other outdoor activities.
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CADET STAFF MEETINGS
1. The Instructor Staff will assist the Cadet Group Commander in
holding staff meetings at least twice a month, normally around
the first and third weeks of each month, or following the CoMB.
This provides the opportunity for face-to-face communication
between the commander and his/her staff members, which is the
best method for Group planning and problem solving.
2. The following procedures apply:
a. The commander conducts the meetings, submitting
and discussing topics to the Senior Aerospace Science
Instructor for approval at least one day before the
scheduled meeting.
b. If the instructors are not present, then one staff
officer will serve as the recorder and prepares a brief
report of each meeting detailing staff attendance, topics
discussed, decisions reached and actions to be taken.
The report is submitted through the Commander to the
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor within two days of
the meeting. The report is then posted on the Bulletin
Board by the Information Management Officer.
c. The Commander follows up to ensure that
responsible staff members accomplish actions directed
during the staff meeting.
3. Staff members normally involve those officers in the
designated Leadership Flight for that semester. If a mass
meeting is required, then the following ten staff members will
assemble: Group Commander, Vice Commander, Group
Superintendent, Squadron Commanders, Protocol Officer,
Logistics OIC, Personnel / Information Management OIC, Drill
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Team Commander, and Color Guard Commander. Others
may attend if invited or presenting a special item. (The
majority of these personnel ideally will be placed in the same
Leadership / senior-level “capstone” class, to streamline
operations.)
4. Cadet staff members must be well prepared to brief ongoing
activities in their areas of responsibility. Also, cadet
commanders and staff members are required to take accurate
notes on the proceedings so they may brief their subordinates
on the information covered in the meetings. Cadets who fail to
attend, (but have a good reason) will have their senior ranking
Subordinate attend the meeting in their place.
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN
HONOR FLIGHT COMPETITION
1. Each semester, all flights compete for “Honor Flight”
recognition. Honor Flight scoring is based 6 criteria
to selecting the best flight of the week:
a. The highest weekly academic percentage
average based on weekly tests and other
academic criteria.
b. Overall flight academic GPA for the entire
semester
c. Best in Drill recognition is awarded to the flight
with the highest drill score, graded by:
1) Personal Inspection (all flight members are
in an open ranks inspection).
2) Basic drill sequence performance
d. Uniform wear & gigs (write-ups for those not in
uniform; gigs for those wearing it)
e. Overall behavior (“PT clock” scale on board)
f. Morale and intangibles (winning boards, some
exceptional achievement for the flight, and/or
showing exceptional flight cohesion)
2. Flights winning the competition for each grading period
are awarded a distinctive streamer recognizing the
flight. Members of the Honor Flight of the Year also
receive the Outstanding Flight Ribbon in a recognition
ceremony at the annual Dining-Out.
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN
SALUTING RULES
1. Military personnel consider the salute as a courteous and
respectful greeting between members. The salute is one of the
oldest traditions binding military professionals together. You’ll be
taught how to salute and when the salute is appropriate.
2. When outdoors and in uniform, saluting is always required.
There are NO “No Salute areas” on campus. The salute in
initiated by the cadet enlisted airman, NCO, and senior NCO
when greeting a commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces
or cadet officers, and by cadets officers when greeting a
commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces or cadet officers
more senior in rank. Cadets not in uniform may salute as if they
wish.
3. Unless you’re part of a special detail or formation, you salute
indoors only (1) when you are formally reporting to cadet officers or
the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor or (2) as part of a special
detail. The proper sequence of reporting includes saluting and
stating, “Sir/ma’am, cadet (last name) reports as ordered.” You
hold the salute until it’s retuned or otherwise acknowledged by
the officer. When the purpose of the report or meeting is
completed, you again salute, and when excused, execute a
facing movement toward the most direct exit and leave.
4. A salute may be initiated while standing still or walking. You
never salute nor return a salute while running. Instead, you begin
walking; salute the officer(s) upon recognition (about six steps
away), cadet officers return salutes about the same distance.
5. The U.S. flag: If you’re in uniform and observe the U.S. flag
being raised or lowered from any flagstaff, you (1) stop; (2)
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come to attention; (3) face the flag (or music if no flag can be
seen) and (4) render a salute until the flag has reached the
summit or base of the flagstaff. If you’re in civilian clothes, you
come to attention and place your right hand over your heart. If a
male cadet is wearing civilian clothes including headgear, he
removes the headgear with his right hand and places it over the
left shoulder so that his right hand is over his heart.
6. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America:
a. When the pledge of allegiance is being recited
indoors and you are in uniform, you should stand at
attention, remain silent and face the flag. However, if
most of those present are in civilian clothes, you may
exercise the option of reciting the Pledge.
b. When the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited
outdoors and you are in uniform, you should stand at
attention, remain silent, face the flag and render a
salute.
c. When the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited
(either indoors or outdoors) and you are not in uniform,
you stand at attention with your right hand over your
heart, face the flag and recite the Pledge. Males
remove headgear as described in paragraph five.
7. The National Anthem:
a. When in uniform indoors: When the National Anthem is
played and you are in uniform indoors, you face the flag(or
music if the flag is not present), but do not salute unless under
arms ( part of a special detail ).
b. When in uniform outdoors: When the National Anthem is
played and you are in uniform outdoors, you stand at attention,
you face the flag (or music if the flag is not present) and salute.
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c. When in civilian clothes: When the National Anthem is
played and you are in civilian clothes (either indoors or
outdoors), you stand at attention, face the flag (or music) and
place the right hand over your heart. Males remove headgear
as described in paragraph five.
8. If you are late for a military formation, you approach the
cadet/person in charge of the formation when it is at halt,
salute and request permission to join the flight or formation.
9. Cadet officers and NCOs will correct saluting errors in a
courteous and helpful manner when cadets junior to them make
such errors. All cadets are expected to accept such corrections
properly and strive to learn from their mistakes.
The Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation,
under God, Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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AFJROTC RIBBON CHART
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
1. A number of distinctive awards are authorized for Air
Force Junior ROTC cadets to recognize outstanding
performance in academics, leadership, service activities,
physical fitness, or for a specific display of valor or
humanitarian service. (SEE PREVIOUS PAGE.) Medals,
ribbons, engraved plaques and/or certificates are awarded in
the following categories:
a. NATIONAL AWARDS: National awards are presented
to cadets selected by the instructor staff in accordance
with criteria established in Air Force ROTC directives.
These awards are sponsored by patriotic and service
organizations such as the Air Force Association, Order
of Daedalian, American Legion, Daughters of the
American Revolution, American Veterans (AMVETS),
Reserve Officer Association, Military Order of the
World Wars, Retired Officers Association, The Retired
Enlisted Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
National Sojourners, Sons of the American Revolution,
Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction), Military Order of
the Purple Heart, Air Force Sergeant Association,
Tuskegee Airmen Inc., and Sons of the Union Veterans
of the Civil War. Cadets may refer to specific eligibility
criteria in the Consolidated Guide, but generally these
awards are presented to cadets who have achieved
high academic standards and consistently display the
most positive attitudes and leadership in the Air Force
Junior ROTC program. (See also para 24, below.)
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b. Air Force Junior ROTC AWARDS: These awards are
also authorized by Air Force ROTC directives and are
presented to cadets selected by the instructor staff.
Individual awards that are recognized by a ribbon on
the uniform include, but are not limited to the following
RIBBONS: Outstanding Cadet (for each AS level),
Leadership, Achievement, Superior Performance,
Academic, Co-curricular Activities Leadership, Service,
and the Physical Fitness Award. In addition, ribbons
are awarded for active participation in interscholastic
competition such as drill team, color guard and
Orienteering ribbons. Ribbons are also awarded for
successful completion of each year of Air Force Junior
ROTC (Longevity Ribbon) and for successful
completion of Air Force Junior ROTC Leadership
School. Uniform badges are awarded for completion of
flying training (Flight Solo Badge and Fight Certificate
Badge), participation in the model aircraft and rocketry
programs and Awareness Presentation Team
activities. Group awards, which are recognized by
ribbons, include the Outstanding Flight award (Honor
Flight) for each year and the Outstanding and Excellent
Unit awards.
2. Most awards are presented toward the end of the school year
at Awards Night. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Appropriate ceremonies are held at other times throughout the
school year during which awards are presented. The Public
Affairs Officer arranges for proper publicity and photos.
3. A special Honor Cord is used to recognize the Outstanding
Cadets of the Month (September through April). Streamers and
“Honor Flight” ribbons are used to recognize the Honor Flight for
each grading period.
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4. Medals/ribbons are worn in order of precedence. A ribbon
chart of authorized Air Force Junior ROTC ribbons, AFROTC
Visual Aid 36-4, is located in each classroom. It shows the proper
sequence in which ribbons are worn. Cadets who earned ribbons
from Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs prior
to attending Henry County High School may wear them after the
authorized Civil Air Patrol ribbons.
Medals are authorized for wear on both the service coat
(Alphas) and short-sleeved shirt (Bravos) only for special events
or occasions as cited by the Group Commander. Medals are
worn with the top edge parallel to, and ½ inch below, the
bottom row of ribbons, centered on the shirt pocket.
5. Chapter 3 of the AFJROTC Consolidated Guide (Apr 11) lists
the names and requirements for the wear of AFJROTC ribbons
and national awards (medals, ribbons). Below are listed local
authorized ribbons and requirements to earn them.
1) OUTSTANDING CADET RIBBON. Awarded for 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.
This ribbon is initially awarded with one silver star.
2) LEADERSHIP RIBBON. Awarded for outstanding
performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in
corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the
eligible group to ensure recognition of cadets who have
consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and
beyond expected performance. This ribbon is initially awarded
with one bronze star.
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3) ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON. Awarded for a significant
achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this
ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps. Individuals may not
receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period. This ribbon
is initially awarded with one silver star.
4) SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AWARD. Awarded annually
for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered
specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a
single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this
ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of
achievements and services, which are clearly outstanding and
exceptional when compared to achievements and
accomplishments of other cadets. This ribbon is initially awarded
with one silver star.
5) OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD. Awarded to cadets enrolled
during the inspection when a unit’s “outstanding” rating is earned.
6) EXCELLENT UNIT AWARD. Awarded to cadets enrolled
during the HQ inspection when a unit’s “excellent” rating is
earned.
7) 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. This ribbon is initially awarded with one bronze star.
8) OUTSTANDING FLIGHT RIBBON. Awarded each academic
term to members of the outstanding flight under criteria
determined by the SASI.
9) LEADERSHIP SCHOOL RIBBON. Awarded for completion
of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days
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duration. 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.
10) DRILL COMPETITION RIBBON. Awarded to drill team
members for “placing” in an Air Force or Joint Service drill meet.
11) ORIENTEERING COMPETITION. Awarded to team
members for “placing” in an orienteering meet.
12) COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP RIBBON.
Awarded for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities (such
as Dining–in chair person, Picnic Coordinator, 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. This ribbon
is initially awarded with one silver star.
13) SERVICE RIBBON WITH DRILL TEAM BAR (BRONZE).
Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of
all scheduled drill team events. It is awarded once and worn on a
Service Ribbon.
14) SERVICE RIBBON WITH COLOR GUARD BAR
(BRONZE). Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75
percent of all scheduled color guard events. It is awarded once
and worn on a Service Ribbon.
15) SERVICE RIBBON with SABER TEAM BAR (BRONZE).
Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of
all scheduled saber events. It is awarded once and worn on a
Service Ribbon. The red “Saber Team” ribbon may also be worn.
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16) SERVICE RIBBON. Awarded 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. If a
cadet has qualified for the Drill Team, Color Guard, and Saber
Team bars, and qualifies for the service ribbon, the cadet may
wear a total of four Service ribbons in the appropriate order as
directed in AFJROTC VA 36-4, AFJROTC Ribbon Chart.
17) LONGEVITY RIBBON. Awarded for completion of each AS
year.
18) PHYSICAL FITNESS (formerly, EXTREME EXCELLENCE
CHALLENGE (E2C) or “PT”) RIBBON. Awarded by the SASI for
participation in the E2C program; all participating cadets receive
this ribbon once in their career. An OLC is awarded for
exceptional athletic performance “over and above” as determined
by the instructor staff or by standards established in the HQ data
base for PPF.
19) RECRUITING RIBBON. Awarded for outstanding effort in
support of unit recruiting activities. Limit to 10 percent of the
cadet corps each year under locally developed criteria.
20) ACTIVITIES RIBBON. Awarded for participation in co
curricular competitive activities (drill meets, color guard
competitions, parades, rocket meets, academic meets, etc.). The
SASI awards this ribbon using locally-developed criteria.
21) ATTENDANCE RIBBON. Awarded to cadets with no more
than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an
academic term.
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22) GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON. Awarded to cadets with no
suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports from other staff or
faculty in an academic term.
23) DRESS AND APPEARANCE RIBBON. Awarded for
wearing uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming
to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards. Limit this
ribbon to all cadets meeting standards, i.e., having “0” no-wears
or “+” wears for the semester.
24) NON-FUNDED NATIONAL AWARDS. Eligibility: Any
cadet is eligible for a non-funded national award (e.g., DAV,
NCOA, etc). Eligibility requirements include: demonstrated or
potential leadership abilities; involvement in at least 50% of
Corps annual activities (fundraising, bell-ringing, service work,
military-associated functions, etc). Cadets must have a sterling
conduct record and attain at least a “B” average in JROTC
academic work.
INSIGNIA PLACEMENT. The AFJROTC uniform will be worn
according to the figures contained in this instruction and in the
Consolidated Guide.
6. SERVICE POINTS: 40 service points must be earned for the
award of the Service Ribbon and then for each additional cluster.
The following events and others as determined by the instructor
staff qualify for the service points shown:
a. School Service Details………………………..Generally 10
Pre-registration
New Student Orientation
Open House
Football Detail
Drill Meets
Air Force Junior ROTC Open House
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Facility Cleanup
Graduation
Recruiting
b. Community Service……………………………10; examples:
 Operation Adopt- A- Highway (Cleanup)
 Operation Friendship (Retirement Home Visit during
Christmas)
 Operation Holiday Spirit (food/clothing donations for the
needy)
 KSP Canned Food Drive
c. Fundraiser…………………………………………10
d. Special Details……………………………………Will vary
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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
APPEARANCE OF CADETS
1. Because you wear the official uniform of the United States Air
Force, any questionable behavior in public can create an
unfavorable image of Air Force Junior ROTC and the Air Force.
Conversely, cadets who look and act sharp while in uniform
create a positive image of the Air Force, Junior ROTC, and Henry
County High School. Therefore, as an Air Force Junior ROTC
cadet, you must always strive to present a neat, clean, and wellgroomed appearance.
A. MALE CADETS: The face is shaven—mustaches are
permitted. Mustaches must be neatly trimmed, not extend
downward below the line of the upper lip, and not extend
sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of
the mouth. Beards and goatees are not permitted.
1) Hair is neatly cut, clean, trimmed and presents a
conservative, groomed appearance. The bulk of the hair
does not exceed one and one-forth inches on top of the
head and is tapered so it does not exceed one-forth of an
inch at the termination point on the back and sides of the
head. Hair is groomed to follow the contours of the head
and does not touch the ears or the collar. Hair in front is
groomed so that it does not fall below the eyebrows and
does not extend below the band of properly worn headgear.
(Heads MAY be cleanly shaved and a “high-and-tight”
hairstyle may also be worn. However, braided hairstyles,
ducktails, tails, Mohawks (including other partially shaved
styles such as lines cut or shaved in the hair) or any other
faddish hairstyles are not permitted.
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2) Sideburns are neatly trimmed, extend to a point somewhere
between the top and bottom of the ear opening, and end
with a clean horizontal line.
3) Male cadets do not wear earrings while in uniform, in the Air Force
Junior ROTC building, or at any Air Force Junior ROTC functions.
B. FEMALE CADETS: Hair is styled to permit proper wear of Air Force
headgear. Hair is clean, neatly arranged and styled to present a feminine
appearance. Hairstyles that allow the hair to extend below the bottom of
the collar of the uniform blouse, coat or jacket are not authorized. Hair is
groomed so that it does not touch the eyebrows or cover any portion of the
face. Hairstyles of excessive fullness/extreme heights (over three inches
in bulk) are not authorized. Long hair is pinned up in a bun/roll
arrangement so as to permit proper wear of the headgear and not allow
the hair to extend below the bottom of the collar.
1) Pins, combs, elastic bands, headbands or barrettes may be
worn if required to keep hair up. These items must be the
same color as the cadet’s hair. Hairnets and hair ornaments
such as ribbons or jeweled pins are not authorized.
SCRUNCHIES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
2) Earrings may be worn if small spherical, conservative,
diamond, gold, white pearl, black or silver, pierced or clipped.
Earrings must fit tightly and not extend below the earlobe UNLESS
they are clipped. Only one earring per earlobe is allowed. If
member has multiple holes, only one (1) set of earrings will be
worn in the lower earlobe.
C. MISCELLANEOUS FOR BOTH SEXES:
1. Cadets must wear the appropriate type of undergarments with their
uniform. Male cadets must wear a plain white V-neck T-shirt or plain
white “muscle shirt” under the uniform shirt (the T-shirt or “muscle
shirt” must not be seen when the uniform shirt collar is open). Do not
wear T-shirt with any logos/designs printed on them. Female cadets’
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undergarments must be white or natural color so they are not readily
visible or noticeable through the fabric of the light blue blouse.
2.
Bracelets are authorized as long as:
a. Only one is worn and it’s conservative;
b. It must not be wider than half (1/2”) an inch.
3. Colored bracelets that support a cause are not allowed.
4. Tattoos are not allowed if they are obscene or
advocate any type of discrimination. EXCESSIVE
tattoos (exceeding one quarter of the exposed body
part or above the collarbone and visible when
wearing a uniform) will not be exposed or visible.
5. While these grooming standards apply to cadets in uniform,
neatness and cleanliness always reflect a positive image of an
individual, his/her family, school and organization. Therefore,
cadets are always expected to present a neatly groomed
appearance.
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CHAPTER NINETEEN
WEARING THE UNIFORM
1. Since the uniform you wear is the same (except for few
modifications) as the active duty Air Force, you must take great
care to wear it properly. The importance of this particular
requirement cannot be overemphasized.
2. General Requirements:
a. One day each week (Thursday, unless otherwise indicated) is
designated as “Uniform Day.” All cadets are notified well in
advance of the day they are required to wear the uniform. The
Commander will post a UOD (Uniform of the Day) wear
requirement on the bulletin board prior to wear day. Failure to
wear the uniform (unless excused in advance by your
instructor) results in a failing grade (See chapter 6).
b. Only authorized uniform items are worn. Do not wear any
uniform item (including the lightweight jacket) with civilian
clothing.
c.
Wear authorized insignias as shown in Chapter 21.
d. Button all pockets. Cadets should never place their hands in
their pockets (pants/slacks or jackets). Trim (DO NOT PULL)
loose strings/cords form the uniform with scissors.
e. All cadets are required to wear hats while outdoors when in
uniform, including when walking to or from a car or bus to the
school while in uniform. Military headgear is never worn
indoors unless you’re part of a color guard or honor detail.
f.
Do not put bulky items in the pants, slacks, or jacket pockets
that would distort the neat, trim appearance of the uniform.
g. Wear only black, authorized shoes with the uniform. Lace
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polish. We prefer you do NOT burn polish (called “hot waxing”)
onto the shoes, as this degrades the leather over time. And do
not use a liquid polish on the shoes. Shoes welt edges are
kept black and free of dust/dirt/mud.
h. The bottom of the trouser/slacks legs should touch the
shoes so as to cause a slight break in the front crease. Generally
the pants touch between the first and second eyelets of the low
quarters and are 7/8” longer in the back. No cuffs are worn on
the trousers or slacks. You need not obtain permission to alter the
leg length and waist size of the skirts. Articles carried in the
pockets of the trousers/slacks (such as wallets, handkerchiefs,
combs, pens, etc.) must not be visible.
i. The service coat, trousers/slacks, skirt and lightweight
jacket must be professionally dry-cleaned. DO NOT MACHINE
WASH THESE ITEMS!!! To retain a wrinkle free appearance, the
service coat may be lightly pressed with a damp cloth and steam
iron between dry cleanings. Be very careful not to touch the fabric
with a hot iron.
j.
Ties/tabs and flight caps may be hand-washed. Shirts/
blouses are washed and ironed, or dry- cleaned, after each
wearing. If the water at your house tends to turn clothes
brown, recommend dry- cleaning or professional laundering to
avoid premature damage to these items. Use light or medium
starch to keep the shirts / blouses looking good throughout the
day.
k. The outside pocket of the service coat is for decoration only.
The two inside pockets are used to carry small, flat items. You may
remove your service coat during classes when it’s uncomfortably
warm. If you remove it, neatly drape it over the back of the classroom
chair. Do not remove or loosen your necktie/tab unless authorized.
You must put your service coat back on and button it before leaving
the classroom.
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l. Books and other items are hand-carried only in the left
hand when outdoors, to free up the right hand for saluting. Cadets
may carry bags and/or backpacks, but they must be worn over both
shoulders.
m. Replace missing buttons properly. Buttons on the service coat
are oxidized silver and not meant to be shined. Do not attempt to shine
buttons or insignia.
n. Do not place any articles under the shoulder straps of the
lightweight jacket or shirt/blouse.
o. Ribbons and nametags are worn as shown in Chapter 21.
Always wear the nametag on the shirt/blouse. It is recommended that
cadets cut a piece of cardboard (same size as the device) and place it
behind the name tag and ribbons when the devices are worn on a shirt or
blouse to help keep them flush with the material.
p. If a lightweight jacket is worn, it must be zipped up at least
halfway. Cadets must not turn up the jacket collar. All-weather
coats must be completely buttoned and secured by the belt if worn.
q. A conservative wrist watch, ID bracelet (no wider than ½”) and
rings (maximum of three) may be worn with the uniform.
Necklaces, pendants, ankle bracelets or other conspicuous
jewelry are prohibited, as are colored bracelets that support a
cause. Remember that the overall objective is to avoid wearing
anything that would detract from the neat and conservative
appearance of the uniform.
r. Conservative sunglasses may be worn except while in formation
(unless prescription). They must not have any ornaments on
the frames or lenses. Faddish or mirrored lenses are
prohibited. Plastic frames should be black or brown;
metallic frames should be either gold or silver.
s. Hitchhiking, engaging in sports activities, or performing hard labor
while wearing the uniform is prohibited.
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t. While wearing the uniform, cadets are to look professional and
“business-like,” which is impossible with a boyfriend or girlfriend hanging
all over you. Public Display of Affection (PDA) includes kissing,
hugging, holding hands or walking arm in arm. PDA is not allowed while
wearing the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, just as it is not
allowed at Henry County High School.
There have been questions by dating cadets about showing PDA if
in the classroom when not in uniform, etc. Generally, NO PDA should be
visible. The High School forbids it (uniform or not) and JROTC is part of
the high school curriculum and rules.
3. Requirements for MALE CADETS:
a. Wear the flight cap with the front crease toward the lower
center of the forehead (about one finger width above the right
eyebrow). When worn properly, the crest of the cap is fully
extended without a protruding tip at the back. When not
worn, the flight cap may be tucked under the belt on either
side, between the first and second belt loops, without the
flight cap protruding above the top edge of the belt. The flight
cap insignia must be seen.
b. Button the rear pocket button of the trousers at all times.
Thread the belt through the belt loops to your left. When
buckled, only the metal tip of the belt end should show. Use
the adjustable belt clamp to change the length of the belt for
proper fit.
c. Socks must be black. No other color is authorized.
d. Wear the short sleeve shirt with the collar open. If a tie is
worn, the tie knot must be centered and cover the buttoned
collar button. Refer to “How to Tie a Four-In-Hand and
Windsor Knot Tie” instructions on page 68. Tuck the shirttail
neatly into the trousers to make it form fitting. Use a “military
tuck” – no wrinkles in front. The only creases ironed in the
shirt are down the sides of the sleeves.
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e. The “gig” line is the line formed by the edge of the shirt, the
edge of the belt buckle, and the trouser fly. Check this “gig”
line often to make sure it is straight.
4. Requirements for FEMALE CADETS:
a. Wear the flight cap with the vertical crease of the cap at
the center of the forehead in a straight line with the nose
of the cap approximately one to one and one-half inches
above the eyebrows. Hair may protrude below the front
of the cap but must not touch the eyebrows. Braids,
micro-braids and cornrows are authorized. Hair
color/highlights/frosting will not be faddish and will
be natural-looking for human beings
(blonde/brunette/natural red/black/gray).
b. The blouse is worn tucked into the skirt or slacks. The
belt must be threaded through the belt loops to your
right. When buckled, only the metal tip of the belt end
should show. Use the adjustable belt clamp to change
the length of the belt for proper fit.
c. We will issue you leather, low quarter shoes. Female
cadets may wear black pumps as an optional uniform
item for school or social occasions (purchased at cadet’s
own expense). However, all cadets must wear their low
quarter shoes with their uniform when participating in
military formations and drill.
d. You must wear hose with the uniform skirt. Your hose
must be sheer nylon in a neutral, skin tone shade that
complements your skin color. You may not wear
patterned hose with the uniform. Hose or black socks
may be worn with the uniform slacks and oxford shoes.
Hose are worn with optional pumps.
e. When female cadets wear nail polish while in uniform, it
must be conservative, single color, in good taste and not
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contain any ornamentation. French manicures are
authorized.
f. NAMETAG AND RIBBON REQUIREMENT:
Nametags on female uniforms will be worn even with, or
1 to 1½” (higher or lower) than the first exposed button.
Ribbons will be aligned with the nametag, on the same
plane. In other words, the bottom of the ribbons will
parallel the bottom of the nametag.
6. Optional uniform items: Certain uniform items are considered
optional, such as patent leather shoes or black pumps. These
items are not mandatory, nor is a cadet’s grade in the course
influenced by whether he or she has purchased optional
uniform items. The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
designates which optional item cadets may wear. Therefore,
do not purchase optional uniform items without first checking
with the instructor staff. Metallic nametags are authorized as
an optional wear for wear on the service dress uniform (coat).
The blue (plastic) nametag is worn only the shirt. See the
appendix and/or the Consolidated Guide for proper nametag
placement of the metallic name tag on the service coat.
7. A maximum of one small, black, non-descriptive PDA,
pager or cellular phone may be worn on the uniform belt. It
must be covered in black, silver, dark blue or gray and must
be conservative. It may be clipped to the LEFT side of the
waist band or purse, or carried in the left hand. Members
will not walk in uniform while using cell phones, radios, or
similar devices.
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CHAPTER TWENTY
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
1. You are responsible for protecting the clothing and equipment
issued to you. This property belongs to either the United States Air
Force or Henry County School District and is loaned to you. It must
be accounted for all times, so keep an eye on your uniform and
equipment.
2. When we issue your uniform and equipment items, you are
required to sign a uniform issue certificate. Each item becomes your
personal responsibility. If you lose an item or damage an item out of
neglect, you are required to pay for it. The cost of replacement is
the cost of the item at the time the account is cleared.
3. We issue you one complete uniform with all accessories and
insignias. You must return all issued items at the end of the school
year or when you are disenrolled from the program. Losses or
damages must be paid for before the end of the school year, and this
money is non-refundable. Cadets who do not clear their uniform
account are reported to the School Administrator will be assessed a
fine by the school Bookkeeper, will receive a lower course grade, and
most likely will be denied entry back into the program.
4. To avoid unnecessary expenses or a delay of grades/diploma,
and to provide for the most efficient turn-in of uniforms and
equipment, we suggest the following:
a. Don’t leave uniform items unattended or in unlocked lockers.
b. Do not lend your uniform items to other people.
c. Do not let another cadet turn in your uniform items.
d. Be alert for uniform items lost by other cadets; turn in any found
items to your Air Force Junior ROTC instructor, not to the
school’s lost and found department.
e. Be careful with pens—they tend to find a way to get ink on
shirts. Be careful eating. Food tends to show up on shirts and
ties, especially during inspections. Don’t carry book bags over
your shoulder while in uniform—they tend to fray ribbons, break
nametags, and scratch insignias.
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5. Uniform items that become worn or unserviceable should be
turned into your instructor as soon as possible. If the unserviceable
condition is caused by normal wear, it is replaced at no cost to you.
Items of clothing that do not fit properly should be altered or
exchanged. At the beginning of each year, we are responsible for
hemming trousers/slacks during your initial fitting. Once you are
given a pair of properly hemmed trousers/slacks, then it is your
responsibility to keep them at the proper length. Remember, you do
not require permission to alter the waist or length of trousers/slacks,
or the waist of skirts. DO NOT CUT OFF EXCESS MATERIAL
WHEN SHORTENING UNIFORM ITEMS. No other alterations are
made without permission of your instructor.
6. When turning in or exchanging uniform/equipment items, deal
only with your instructor.
7. Once again, a reminder: The Air Force uniform is a symbol of a
proud and honorable service. Take care of your uniform; make sure it
fits and looks right; and wear it properly and with pride.
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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
UNIFORM / RANK / BADGE DIAGRAMS
1. The enclosed appendix (and the Consolidated Guide)
contain diagrams depicting the proper wear of your Air Force
Junior ROTC uniforms. If you have any questions
concerning the diagrams, ask one of the instructors.
2. Also included are diagrams of Air Force Junior
ROTC ranks and badges. A diagram of Air Force enlisted
and officer ranks is also included in the appendix and Guide.
NOTE: This Cadet Guide is the property of Henry
County High School Air Force Junior ROTC. It is
the responsibility of the Cadet Corps to maintain
each book in a serviceable condition and return
each copy to the JROTC Department after
completing or dropping AFJROTC. Upon issue of
this Cadet Guide each cadet will acknowledge
receipt and understanding below.
ISSUED TO: _______________
_________________
_________________
_________________
_________________
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Required Memory Work
Commander-In-Chief US Military_ HON Barack Obama
Vice-President United States_HON Joe Biden
Secretary of the Air Force __HON Michael B Donley
Secretary of State__HON Hillary Clinton
Secretary of Defense_HON Leon Panetta
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff_GEN Martin Dempsey, USA
Chief of Staff Air Force_ GEN Norton Schwartz
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force__CMSAF James Roy
Governor of the State of Kentucky_ HON Steve Beshear
Mayor of New Castle, Kentucky_____________________
Henry County School Superintendent__Mr Tim Abrams
Henry County High School Principal__Mr Jim Masters
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) _Lt Col Mark Fassio
Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI)__MSgt Larry McClure
KY-20004 Group Commander __C/Col Rachel Thorley
KY-20004 Vice-Group Commander_Wilson, Cox, Haberman_
KY-20004 Operations Support Commander C/Maj Kaycee Davis
KY-20004 Mission Support Commander_C/Maj Ashley Cox
Group Superintendent__________________________
Logistics Officer_______________________________
Public Affairs Officer_______________________________
Information Management / Personnel Officer_________________
Finance Officer__CDT/SMSgt Kaitlyn Bryant_
Special Projects Officer__________________________
Morale, Welfare, Recreation Officer___________________
Drill Team Commander___________________________
Color Guard Commander___________________________
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Appendix:
WELLNESS INFORMATION
“Wellness” has been known by many previous names:
Physical Training, Extreme Excellence Challenge (E2C), etc.
The important thing for you to understand is that Wellness is
an official part of the JROTC program, encompassing 20%
of the duty week (one day). It is an exercise program built
around the Presidential Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The
PFT consists of five exercises: Curl-Ups, push-ups, the mile
walk/run, pull-ups, and the shuttle run. Accomplishing the
PFT is intended to improving your individual base line scores
over a 36-week period and to try and achieve a national
standard of fitness based on your age and gender.
The KY-20004 Wellness program has three components:
 The PFT. You will accomplish the PFT at least twice
during an academic year: at the beginning of the year
(baseline results) and at the end of the year
(improvement check).
 Associated Text Lessons. These are in the ASI’s
textbooks (LE-100, -200 and -400) and are associated
with physical and mental issues dealing with Wellness,
such as managing stress, solving conflicts and
problems, mental and emotional health care, etc. They
will be covered throughout the year.
 Team Sports. JROTC instructors are free to include
other activities in addition to these items, and we
usually provide team sports that emphasize cardiovascular activity and enhancement of visual and motor
skills.
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